MEANT TO BE EPISODE 11

MEANT TO BE

EPISODE 11

*******Angela's mother have been finding it difficult to take care of her children,... Angela was no longer there to take up her responsibilities,.... She was forced to sit up and take care of her children, no one was ready to help her except Beatrice her friend who had become her saviour,.... There was no food in the house and she was about going to the market to buy food on credit when her friend arrived carrying foodstuffs,.. She was surprised to see her "Ahhh, ahhh, Beatrice,where're you taking all these things to? "she asked her friend who was smiling sheepishly at her " they're all yours,... I went to the market to buy things for my family, so i decided to buy yours too since you would be needing them,... " " That's very kind of you,.. Ever since the disappearance of my daughter, you've been helping my family financially,..... May God bless you " " what are friends for?, i'll do anything to put a smile on your face,........ " She called Eric and his siblings and they packed everything inside the house,.... They sat down outside to chat " Mama Angela, what are your plans for these children, they have been at home since their father died,... Don't you think they need to return to school? "Beatrice asked her friend looking concerned " My sister, i don't sleep at all, i've been thinking about them and their future, but i don't have money to send them to school, we can barely eat,..... If not for you, we would have died of hunger,..... I'm planning to send Eric to Warri to stay with my maternal uncle as an apprentice,.... " " God forbid! ,.... That will never happen,... You know what?, send Eric to the school close to the clinic let him make enquiries on their registration,... I'll pay for their registration fees" Mama Angela couldn't believe her ears,... "Did you get another job in Government house?, where will you get money to pay for their fees" She asked her friend "God has been good to me,... Just pray for me,... God has been so God to me" "He will bless you more,.... God bless you, " ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Angela was now conscious, she was staring at the walls of the hospital,..... She was wondering where she was,.... " Pls where am i? "she asked the nurse " you're in the hospital, you had an accident last week,.... You've been unconscious for more than one week,... " The nurse replied her "call in my mother, tell her that i'm now conscious" "You mean the old woman who have been taking care of you?" "Old woman?, have my mother grown old within one week?, "she thought to herself, as she was about asking the nurse another question,.. The door to her room opened and the old woman walked in,.... " Ooh, here comes your mother,.... " The old woman hugged her tight and pecked her,.... " Where's my mother? " "My daughter I don't know who you are, i picked you from an accident scene on my way back from the village,... I've already pasted your pictures on social media to help your people locate you,...." She held the woman so tight "pls ma, don't tell them where i am, i feel my life is in danger,... Don't tell them about my where about yet ma, i'm scared,..... Plsss"Angela begged her "But i've already pasted your pictures on social media, they will soon start calling me,... I didn't tell them where you are, i just pasted only your pictures "she explained to Angela who was now crying " Mama,. If anyone calls because of me, just ignore them, i' m scared, pls help me "Ok my daughter i'll do as you said" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Nancy rushed into Richard's office and showed him pictures of Angela lying down in a hospital bed,... "Is this not Angela? "she asked Richard " She's the one,!!!!!!!!!!!! Ohhhh my Goddd!!!!!!!, " He shouted excitedly " I saw this news on STORY STORY forum front page,.... Pls call this number fast" Richard took the number without wasting time and dialed it,...... It was ringing but no picking, after several attempts, the old woman picked "Hello, good day ma,"he greeted almost screaming on the phone "Hello, who am i speaking with?," "Ma, i called on behalf of Angela, the girl you posted on STORY STORY forum,.... " " Yes, what can i do for you" The old woman remembered Angela's pleas, "I'm Ric..........."the woman didn't allow him to end his last statement before cutting the phone, "God!!!!!, she cut the phone,... " ,..... Maybe it's network,..... Call the number again"Nancy told him He called more than twenty times but it was ringing no picking,... Then the phone was later switched off....... ***********"Someone claiming to know you called"the old woman told Angela who was eating her lunch,.... "Mama, pls don't answer their calls anymore until i get rid of the fear in me,..... Once i'm ok, i'll simply take a cab to my village to see my mother and siblings,.." "A cab?,... I forgot to also tell you where you are,.. My dear you're in Lagos,.... " " Lagos?, "she almost spat out the food in her mouth out of shock,... " mama, how come?, i'm supposed to be in my village, ogwashi ukwu in Delta state,..... "she asked with an astonishing look " My daughter, you were on your way to Lagos when you had an accident,.... All the passengers in that car died except you,....thank God you and your baby are saved,.... " " Baby?, i have a child,...? "she asked the old woman,.... "not yet, you're still pregnant,.... " " Pregnant?,,, am i married?,.... If i'm married where is my husband "she asked the old woman who was surprised at her questions. " I think something is wrong somewhere, why is she unable to remember something's about her life,... But She knows her family and where she's from,..... Why is she acting like this,.... I need to see the doctor,..... "the old woman thought to herself,.... " I have to see the doctor, i'll be back shortly "she exited from the ward ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Richard was pacing up and down in his office, he was sweating profusely not minding that the AC is on,.... " Why did they paste this information when they're not ready to contact anyone,.. Angela had an accident and she's in pains, she needs me,..... "he spoke almost in tears,.... " i'm still confused on why they refused picking their calls and now their phone is switched off,... The door to his office opened and Desmond walked into the office "Nancy told me what she saw on social media,.. So how far have you gone? "he asked settling down on a seat,. " Nothing yet, they refused picking their calls, their phone is now switched off"he lamented "You should be happy that she's alive,... That's a big relieve,... We wont relent in trying the number," They were still talking when the door opened and Mrs Johnson and the Secretary were seen dragging for the door,..... "Allow her inside pls, "Richard ordered his secretary Mrs Johnson looked from Desmond to Nancy,.... She then cleared her throat " Desmond, how're you? " He was shocked " fin.. e.. Ma.... "he stammered " How's your daddy?, heard he travelled to the states for medical check ups? " " Yes, he's doing great " Richard stood watching his step mother's drama,... He knew she was up to something She turned to Nancy, " I guess she's your fiancee? " " Yes, you're right,..... " Nancy greeted her immediately " How're you doing dear? " " i'm fine ma" "And you Richard,......" Desmond stood up and announced their departure "Richie, we got to be on our way now,... Mummy called to see us,... I'll call you later " They quietly left the office. Mrs Johnson sat down watching Richard for some seconds before she spoke up " My son,...... No matter what happened i'm still your mother, i nurtured you from birth till now,... I've deserted my evils ways, i'm now a changed person,..... "she knelt down begging him " So where's Angela? "he threw at her without looking at her face " I swear, i don't have a hand in her disappearance,.... I had plans of dealing with her, but my plans failed after hearing of her disappearance,... " Richard was now becoming angry at her pretence,.... " So you expect me to believe all you're saying,....... "he asked angrily " i'm a changed person,..... Pls give me another chance to make things right,.... " Richard angrily stood up " pls leave my office, i have works to do,.. "he said pointing to the door,.. " Richard, plss forgive me, i promise to take care of your dad,... " " it's too late,.. Pls get out!!! "he charged at her He angrily opened the door and asked her to leave,.... She picked her handbag reluctantly and left.