MEANT TO BE EPISODE 10

MEANT TO BE

EPISODE 10

**************Richard woke up the next morning feeling sick, . .... He dragged himself out of bed and had a warm shower,Desmond left late at night ..... He thought of how to inform Angela's mother about her daughter's disappearance and the outcome of the news,....... He wore a blue jeans and a polo,..he called Desmond and told him of his plans of going to Angela's village to inform her mother,.... He promised to accompany him,....... Immediately he dropped the call,.... He heard a knock on the door,.... He hurriedly rushed down thinking it was Angela,..... He opened the door without asking who it was,......... The taxi driver stood before him with bandage on his head,..... That was when the reality of what happened to Angela dawned on Richie,..... "Where's Angela?, "he asked the driver with fear written all over him " Oga,........ Some boys attacked us,.... They hit me on the head and drove off with her" "What?!!!!, you were attacked?,..... "Why didn't you call me,.... "Where did they take my Angel to?" Richard asked anxiously "Oga, i don't know,..... I pity that poor girl,..they took our phones from us" Richard walked back into the house and sat down,...... He remembered his step mother's threats,...... He never took her serious,.... It was all his fault, he couldn't protect his girlfriend even after eavesdropping on his step mother's phone call,...... He couldn't stop blaming himself,.... The taxi driver stood watching Richard,... He knows how much he loves Angela,.... He has been the one picking her from her house to Richard's house anytime she's visiting,....... The door opened and Desmond walked in with Nancy,.... He looked from the taxi driver to Richard, who was looking lost,...... "Richard,...... "he called out his name Richard looked up and saw his friend,.... " Guy, i'm in deep poo,..... I don't even know what happened to me,.... I should've acted fast, after listening to that witch's threats,. But i did nothing to protect my girlfriend,.... I was too carefree,.... Look at what has happened,...... "he lamented to his friend,..... ." Why are you speaking as if Angela is dead, ......... "Richard pointed to the driver who was still standing " the driver told me she was kidnapped,...... " " Jesus!!! " " Tell me, what will i tell her mother, a woman who is still mourning her husband, Do you think she's going to believe me?,...you know Angela has been the breadwinner of her family,.... How do you expect them to believe my story,... And i lied to her last night that Angela was bathing,.... I've complicated things,...... I just don't know where to start from,........ And you know what?,... After i left that witch's house, i had plans of rushing to Angela's village to keep her safe here with me,... But i forgot all that,... I just forgot,....... I knew quite well my girlfriend was in danger,... And i allowed her to leave the village alone,....... I believe that woman did something to me,...... God pls come to my rescue,..... I don't know how to tackle this matter especially with Angela's family,....... " Desmond was in short of words, he knows this type of problem is not easy to tackle,...... Especially Angela's family believing them,.... He must stand by his friend no matter what,...... Nancy sat down shedding tears,.... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ They all drove out later,...... Richard drove to his father's house first,...... He rushed inside and met his step mother all dressed up to leave,..... He came in clapping for her,..... She was startled "Thanks for a job well done,..... So you've finally carried out your threats,... You have done what pleased you, right?," he asked her walking around her . "If you don't have anything reasonable to say, pls as you can see, i'm on my way out,..... Excuse me,....." she said carrying her bag to leave Richard dragged her back and pushed her onto a seat,... "have you come to my house to beat me up again?,you should be worried about your girlfriend's where about than coming here to fight me,... "she threw at him "Oooooh,...... How come you knew she was kidnapped,..You must release her to me today or else, they will bury either you or me today,... " "I'm not yet ready to die,... If you are ready to die, there are many ways to commit suicide without feeling the pains,... And don't you ever lay your hands on me,......" she warned him pointing her fingers at him angrily "You're a joker,..... You think i'm not serious,... "he slapped her hard on the face,.... And was about hitting her when Pedro rushed in with a gun in his hands,..... " If you lay your hands on her, i'll shoot you,... "he warned Richard Richard turned and saw Pedro pointing a gun at him Mrs Johnson stood up instantly,.... She slapped Richard hard on the chic,.... " How dare you!!!!, you don't have respect for me anymore,..... Have you forgotten who i am in this state,....You think you're smart,... I knew you would plan to take her away before i could get her, i erased that from your thoughts fool,......... If i wanted to kill you, i would've have done that long time ago" "I'm not surprised, i know you did something to me,....but i promise you,... I'll find Angela, and your end is near,.... You'll end up dying a shameful and painful death just the way you killed her father ,.... " " Hahahahahahhaa, empty threats,.... You're too young to involve yourself in this,.... But you'll regret ever challenging me,... "she said straight to his face , ******** Desmond and Nancy were now worried about Richard,.... He has been inside the house for more than forty minutes,... They locked the car and went inside in search of him,..... They met him almost on his way out,.... " Richard what happened to your lips,..... "Nancy asked him " Let's get out of here!!!!!, "he ordered them Desmond didn't allow Richard drive the car, he knows how emotionally down he is,....Richie directed him to the station,...... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ On getting to the station,.... He requested to meet the DPO,. He introduced himself to the DPO, the DPO happens to be an old friend to the Johnsons,..... Richard narrated his ordeal to him,..... He told him that he wants his step mother arrested,.... "Sir, you wont believe she is not my biological mother, pls you need to arrest her and her bodyguards,... She needs to tell us where she hid my girlfriend,...." After listening to his story, the DPO cleared his throat and spoke to him "I'm sorry for what you've been passing through,.... I knew she's not your biological mother,.... Your father and mother were very kind to the poor,.... Your mother's death was a shock to everyone,.... I'm here today is your father's making,... I know how i started,..... I don't forget to pay homage to him,.... After your mother's death,.... He married her best friend within Six months,.... You were just a baby then,..... She stopped everyone from visiting your father,.. She controlled him,.... All of a sudden,... We heard Chief Johnson was sick,.... His sickness became worse and his wife took over everything,...... She controls all his businesses,........ Till today, we've not seen or heard anything about your dad,...... As for arresting her,.... I'm afraid we can't do that,.... Because you don't have evidence, ..... I'm more concerned about your visit to the girl's village,... It wouldn't be safe if you go there without security,... I'll release some of my boys to you, they will accompany you to her village,.... " " Thank you so much sir,. I do appreciate your kind gesture,... "Richard thanked him " It's ok, i'll do anything for my friend's son, we shall begin an underground investigation on your stepmother,... We have information that she's dealing in illegal business,.... Don't worry, the Lord is your strength,..... " " thank you sir" They drove straight to Angela's village with six armed police men in their vehicle,..Richard continued dialing Angela's number but it wasn't going through,........... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Mrs Johnson took a flight to Lagos,.... She was shocked to hear that her boys have not arrived, she became more scared after several attempts of calling them failed,.. She dialed their number two hours later and someone finally picked the call,... She heaved a sign of relieve, "Hello, pls give the phone to the owner "she ordered the person speaking " This is a mortuary attendant,..... The person you're calling died along with three other passengers in a car accident early this morning, the only survivor is a lady and she has been rushed to a hospital by a good Samaritan,... " She stood still, there was silence,....... " Eem,.... Pls.... Don't be angry, do you know the hospital she was taken to?, ", she asked " I don't know anything about a living body ,... I only have business with a dead body,.... Why should i know where she was taken to,..... "he answered rudely " Hmmmmm,.... I'm sorry, i think i dialed a wrong number, bye" She cut the phone immediately,.... She angrily threw the phone away,.... Richard couldn't believe his girlfriend will vanish into thin air without any trace,he had a sleepless night..... He was bailed the next morning by his friend Desmond,..... He was quiet throughout their drive to the hotel for a change of wears,.... He kept on dialing Angela's number but it wast going, ...... He returned to Angela's house to meet her relations waiting for him,..... They agreed that they don't want to accuse anyone yet,...the eldest man in her family told Richard that it is only God that knows exactly what happened,.. . They also agreed that at the end of six months and Angela is not found, they will then decide on what to do,...... Richard stood up to greet them,..... "I thank you all for your understanding,.... I promise you that i'll bring back your daughter back, hale and hearty,..... "he brought out some money from his pocket and gave to Angela's mother " Mama, pls i know that money cannot buy your daughter's life, pls take this money and take care of yourself and the children,.... "Angela's mother hissed aloud,... " I don't need your blood money,.. All i want is my daughter,.... You think you can bribe me just the way you bribed them,... "she thundered at him.. " Mama Angela stop talking like this,... "aunty Beatrice told her Richard allowed tears to flow freely from his eyes,... " My son, it's ok, wipe your tears, your Lord will fight your battle for you,... "aunty Beatrice consoled him She escorted them outside the compound, Richard gave her his number to call him anytime Angela's family lacks anything,.. She collected the money Angela's mother rejected, and promised to give the money to her,...... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Desmond dropped Richard and drove off to attend to official matters,..... Richard saw Tope standing outside his gate,... "Tope,... You didn't tell me you were coming,.... "Richard asked her " I heard what happened to my friend and i came to see you,.... Oooh my God,... What happened to you?,.... Why are you looking haggard?, "she asked , touching his face " I just returned from Angela's village,.....will you stand here asking me questions,.... Let's go inside,.... "Richard told her opening the front door,..... He took his time to explain to Tope all that transpired in Angela's village,. . " Ohhh my God,.... They accused you of using Angela for rituals,.. That's unfair,.... look at what they made you passed through,.... I can't believe this,..... Let me prepare breakfast for you quickly,.... "she stood up and meant to enter the kitchen,... " I'm sorry, but i have to leave for the office,...i want to quickly change my clothes and rush to the office, you can go to Angela's village and check on her mother,.. Don't forget to always dial her number,.. I'll call you if there's any development,.... "he stood up and climbed the staircase to his room,.. Tope knew Richard doesn't want to be disturbed,... She quietly picked her bag and left,...... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Richard returned home from the station tired,.... The police have been doing their best in their search for Angela,.....he now visits the station morning and night,...... He returned home in the evening to meet Tope waiting outside his gate,..... "Good day Richard," she greeted him "Good day, .. Why are you here at this time of the day? "he asked her bluntly " It's just 6.20pm,..it's not late to visit a friend,..... Anyway i came to prepare dinner for you,.... I noticed you've slimmed down these past days,... You need to eat good food and take care of yourself,.... Since my friend is not here to take care of you,... I can do it in her absence,..... " Richard was already getting irritated with her,.... He wants to get rid of her,...... An idea came to his mind,.. " You said you want to prepare dinner for me? "he asked her " Yes dear,... " " Just sit down in that shop, "he pointed at a shop opposite his house,..... " You can sit down there and wait for me while i rush down the street and get something"he instructed her She looked at him suspiciously, she reluctantly crossed to the other side of the street, and sat down,... She watched Richard reversed his car and drove off.,,,,, Richard drove to Desmond's house,.... His friend was about eating when he entered his sitting room,..... " Guy,.. Thought you said you were on your way to your house when i spoke to you on phone" he asked Richard looking surprised at his unannounced visit,... "I have a visitor i don't want to entertain,..... "he answered angrily " Hahahahaha,.. Don't tell me Tope visited again,... "he asked laughing at his friend " Yes, she did,.... She's actually waiting for me,... " " What do you mean?, waiting for you where? " " In front of the shop opposite my house,... As if Angela's problem is not enough to drive me crazy,... She's also adding to my problems,..... I even forgot to ask her if she visited Angela's mother " " You should know girls by now,.... They love making good use of any opportunity they have,... You need to be careful with that girl,.... Before you end up telling me stories that touches the heart,..... " " I know her plans,... She cant fool me, she has never visited me when Angela was around,...she's now being caring,... She'll wait till late at night or even till eternity,... I don't even have her time,... I have more pressing issues to attend to than paying attention to her.,.... " " Guy, it's not fair leaving her out in the dark,.... Just call her and cook up a lie,..... " " Will do that later,... " " I've you told Vanessa about Angela's disappearance? " " Nope,... Not now, she already has enough problems at hand,.. I will tell her that later,.... " "why don't we paste Angela's pictures on social media to enable us find her,.... We need to declare her missing, at least it will help us alot" Desmond advised him "I think you have a point,.. I cant just sit and do nothing,... First thing tomorrow morning we shall do that,.... " He checked his time and screamed "My God!, it's 10pm,...i need to call Tope, "he dialed her number and she picked immediately " pls i'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long,.. My friend called me up,..... I think i'll sleep over at his place, it's better you go back to your house " " i'm already at home,... After waiting for so long, i decided to leave" "That was very thoughtful of you,...good night" "Will you pick me up tomorrow? " Richard pretended he didn't hear what she said, he cut the phone on her,..... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ " Madam,... It's been one week the lady you brought here have been unconscious, i'm scared of her unborn child,... "The doctor at St Christopher hospital Ikeja told the old woman that has been taking care of Angela,.... " Oooh my God!, she's pregnant?,... I wish i can reach her family,... I know they must be worried about her where about,.. " " Have you pasted her pictures on social media,? " " Yes i did that this morning, i pray her family will contact me" A nurse rushed into the doctor's office,...... "Doctor!!!!, the lady in ward 6 is now conscious,....!!! "she announced to the doctor The doctor did a sign of the cross, and ran to the ward to see his patient,... The old woman was thankful too,.....