MEANT TO BE EPISODE 12

MEANT TO BE

EPISODE 12

This woman is evil,.... I cant believe what she just acted here,.." Desmond said re entering Richard's office,... "She was actually crying,...she thinks she can deceive me,.." ...... He paused and looked at his friend,..." i thought you left me alone with that witch," "Nooo, i was around waiting for her to leave,. Nancy went to buy her toiletries in a nearby supermarket, " " So what's our next plan now? " " My head is blank,... I want to hear Angela's voice, i want her to tell me that she's ok,.... She wanted us to discuss something important before her disappearance......" " Don't you think they're doing the right thing,.. By not answering the call. ,.. Don't you think that the same people that wanted her dead might still be looking for her,..." "I think you have a point there,... Let me give them space,..... I'll try the number again next week," "Remember you have an appointment with aunty Beatrice,.... "Desmond reminded him " i almost forgot,.... I want to give her money to register Angela's siblings in a good school, i wish i could do more for her family,.... " " You're doing a good job,.... Angela will forever remain grateful to you,......... I pray Angela returns soon,... I need my man back to help me plan my wedding,.... "he said jokingly They left the office together,.... Desmond drove home to see his mother while Richie went to meet aunty Beatrice who was already waiting for him in an eatery. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Mrs Johnson sat down thinking of her next move,..... She thought she would've deceived Richard with her fake tears,....... She sipped her drink while thinking,.... She then remembered the parish priest,......... She knows how much Richard respects their Parish priest, she decided to pay him a visit, she felt like dancing at such a brilliant idea.........but it's been long she attended church service,..... She decided to try her luck...... She dialed the reverend's number and his secretary picked it,... "Good day, pls how may i help you? "the Secretary asked politely " This is mrs Benny Johnson on the line,... Can you book an appointment for me to meet the priest " " oooh, i'm sorry i cant, the Reverend is on leave, he will resume office next month,... " "Ok, i'll call you later,... Have a nice day,..." she cut the phone angrily ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The old woman returned to the ward without seeing the doctor, she was told he had retired for the day,.... She slightly opened the door to check if Angela was sleeping,. .... She met her awake "My daughter,... I thought you had slept off,... " " mama,.. I cant sleep,...... " The old woman sat beside her bed,.. " The doctor i went to see has gone home,...... Hope you're not having headaches,..... "she asked checking the bandage on her head " no mama,...... " After feeding her the food she brought,.... They started chatting " my daughter, you haven't told me your name,...... Tell me everything about you " I " My name is Angela,... I have three siblings,.... My father died many years ago,...... I've told you where i'm from,... " " What about your pregnancy,.... Who's the father of your baby? "she asked pointing at her stomach " I still cant believe i'm pregnant,....mama believe me, i'm not pregnant "she said almost swearing Mama decided to let sleeping dog lie,....... " So who were you coming to visit in Lagos before the accident?" "Mama, i don't remember what happened to me,.... i wish i can remember,.... "she said amidst tears " It's ok my daughter,. "she wiped her " Mama, you've not told me about yourself,what about your children?,.....where do you get the money you're spending on me from,.... You're old and feeble yet you seem strong,.... " " My daughter, don't worry about the money i'm spending,.. My husband left alot of money for me before his death,.... I don't want to talk about my children now,.... Get well fast and i'll tell you my life story" "Can i stay with you for sometime,... I don't know why I'm scared,... I feel something bad is about to happen to me,... I always feel save around you,.... Mama,... Thank you so much mama for saving my life,.... I'll forever remain indebted to you,.... " "Angela my dear,... My house is very big to accommodate you,... You're welcome to my home,.... You're now like a daughter to me,....." she hugged Angela and sobbed remembering her lost family ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The doctor arrived very early, Mama spent alot of time preparing something special for Angela,....... She arrived the hospital late,..... She had to queue up to see the doctor ************she finally entered the doctor's office to see him after a long wait,.... "Good day doctor "pls my son,. I noticed something unusual in Angela,..... .... There're some parts of her life she doesn't seem to remember,... For instance,.. She doesn't remember she is pregnant, though the pregnancy is still early, but i know it's three months or more than,.... Then she cant remember what she was coming to Lagos for,.... I suspect there're other events in her life she had forgotten also,.. "mama said with a concerned look " Thank God it's just this,i was afraid it would be something worse,... I need to check and examine her... " Mama thanked him and went to see Angela...... ^^^¬^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The doctor invited mama to his office,.... "Mama, Angela is suffering from what we call selective Amnesia" the doctor informed her "And what does that mean?, at least i have little knowledge of what amnesia means,... She asked him curiously "This is a type of amnesia in which the victim loses certain parts of his /her memory,.....and these events that might be forgotten include relationships, special talents, and traumatic events,.... It will take her time to remember those events,.... Don't force her to remember them, it might be dangerous,.... " " Thank you so much doctor,.... " " she will be discharged next tomorrow,... Pls take care of her until she regains herself and is fit to travel to her village ".. " i will doctor " She felt sorry for Angela,.... She opened the door to her ward to see her sleeping peacefully ,...... "Such a beauty,.... May God restore your memory my daughter "she prayed inwardly for her. CONTINUATION ONE MONTH LATER Mama's phone was ringing again,..... She checked the caller ID and it was the same number again,..she has received more than a thousand missed calls from that number,... She decided to tell Angela about the call...... Angela had started noticing the changes in her body,. She has now realised that she is pregnant,... Mama has been providing her with all she needs,... But she has been wondering how she became pregnant,.... She cant remember who the father of her unborn baby is,.... ........... She was lying down in her room when mama entered,... Mama noticed she was looking worried,.she sat down beside her .. "My daughter,.... What are you thinking about? " Angela sat up and sighed heavily " Mama, is it not a shame that i don't know the father of the baby in my womb,.... I wasn't pregnant when i was in the village,... How can i return home pregnant,... What will my parents do to me,... I cant face the shame,.... " Mama from her calculations knew she was pregnant before the accident, having known her mental condition,... She decided to change the topic " Angela,. There's something bothering me,..."she brought out her phone and showed Angela "This particular number have been calling me for the past one month,.... I refused picking the calls,... But something got me worried,... He started texting me that he's the love of your love,... "she then paused,.... "Love of my life?,,..."..... She asked looking surprised " Yes my daughter,.... He said his name is Richard,... " " Ri..... cha........ rd?,..... "The name came as a shock to her,.... She closed her eyes deeply and saw imagery of someone she couldn't recollect,... Imagery of a youngman filled her thoughts,.... She was trying so hard to recollect the image,.... She held her head with her two hands and let out a loud cry,..there was blackout ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Richard was at home in his sitting room relaxing,.... He decided to rest after another failed attempt to reach Angela,.... He switched on the television and focused his attention on it,.... He was staring at the television but his mind was with his girlfriend,... He just couldn't stop wondering what she must be passing through,... He had helped her family so much,...and He was ready to do more for them,.. He was still in his world of thought when his door,.... Father Emmanuel walked in,..he was shocked to see the rev. in his house,.. He got up immediately and went to greet him, "Good..... Day..... rev.,... " " Good day my son"the rev. responded hugging him "I'm so sorry I've been away from church for sometime, i've been having family issues,....... How did you manage to get my house address,... "he asked the rev. " it's very sad that i've not seen you for a long time,... I cant believe you 've been having serious issues and you didn't bother confiding in me,.. Have you forgotten i' m your god father? "the rev. asked " I'm sorry father,.. Pls sit down let me serve you something to drink " The rev. Sat down and he rushed in and served him soft drink,... They sat down and was discussing the church and it's politics,...... The entrance door to the sitting room opened and he was shocked to see Mrs Johnson walk in,... He now understood the reason for the rev.sudden visit,...... "who opened the gate for you!, "he threw at her not minding the rev's. Presence She knelt down immediately and started crying out loud " My son pls forgive me,..... I'm a changed person now,... Pls bring back my loving husband to me,.. I want to take care of him,... I'm missing my husband so much,.. I cant stay in this world without him,... You took away my happiness from me..... How can you separate a husband from his wife " Richard was so furious,... He was speechless at his step mother's drama,... He controlled his anger because of the rev. That was around,... The rev. felt sorry for her,... He went to her and held her " It's ok my daughter,.. It's well,.. I must settle everything today,... Get up my dear,.... "he helped her to her feet and she sat down Richard felt like slapping her hard on the face, he felt like spitting on her,... He was trying so hard to control his anger,... " Richard,... Why did you take away your sick father from his caring wife,.... A woman that has been doing her best to see that the family business doesn't collapse,... She trained you and your sister and made sure you lacked nothing in life,.. How can you encourage divorce,.... You have committed a big sin by separating your father and mother,.... Just take a good look at this poor woman,... She has been through a lot since you took her husband away without telling her,.... No matter the issue you're having now, you don't any right to separate a husband from his wife,..... "the rev.advised " Thank you rev. Pls did she tell you what actually happened?,.. Did she tell you why i took my father away from her?,..... " Mrs Johnson became restless,.. " I'm only here for peace,... I want you to make peace with your mother, and bring back her husband " " I'm sorry rev. I cant do that,... I want her to tell you why i took my daddy away from her,.... She also told me that she's not my......... "Richard's phone rang, Desmond was calling him "Hello Desmond,......" he greeted his bestie There was silence,... Then he screamed "What!?,. Ok.... I' ll be on my way,... Just wait for me,... "he cut the phone,.. " I'm so sorry rev. I received an urgent call right now,.... My presence is needed right now,.. Emmm...... I think we will reschedule this meeting,... I need to be on my way,.... "he apologized " I understand,... I'll call you later to know when we shall visit again,.. "they stood up to leave,... " Thank you for your understanding..... I'll pay you a visit, you know it's been long i visited,..... " " Thank you my son,.... And pls think about what we discussed,. " . He escorted them outside his gate and watched them drive away,... He heaved a sign of relieve,... " Thank God they're gone,... Adamu!!!!!!, Adamu!!!!!!, "he called out his security guard He ran to meet his oga,..... " Do you know that you're very stupid,... You are the biggest fool i've met in my life,...... How can you be so dumb as to open the gate for that woman,... " " But oga, na your mama,..... " " Shut up, you fool,..... Now listen, don't ever open my gate for her again,....! " " Yes sir!!!!! " His phone rang again and he picked it,.... " Hello guy" "What's wrong with you na,..why were you screaming on the phone,... I only asked if you can come over and play snooker with me,... You just screamed as if something bad happened "Desmond scolded him jokingly on the phone " guy you just saved me from that witch's trap right now,...she came to my house oo,.. In fact i'm on my way to your house, i'll tell you everything when i come,.... " He cut the phone, entered his house, dressed up and left for Desmond's house,..... He might sleep over since it's weekend,... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ " Mama i told you not to force her to remember what she forgot,.... Look at her case,.... If she continues like this, she might loose all her memories,..... Pls don't try such again,...." the doctor warned her " I'm so sorry doctor,.. I was only discussing with her, she just screamed and fainted,.... " " What exactly were you discussing with her? "the doctor asked her " I only told her about a particular number that has been calling since she was discharged from the hospital,..immediately i told her that the caller's name is Richard , she screamed out loud and lost consciousness"she further explained "That name is important in her life,.. I suggest you pick that guy's call and listen to what he has to say,.... If he's trusted then you can tell him about her where about,... But don't inform her of your plan..... "the doctor advised her " Thank you my son,.... I'll not disclose this to her,... My only prayer is that she recovers and goes back to her family,.. I cant stand watching her pass through all these,... My heart bleeds for her,.... She's pregnant and cant remember who impregnated her,..... "the old woman lamented Angela was discharged that night, the old woman and her driver took her home,.... She decided to pick Richard 's call when next he calls,..he might be needed in helping Angela regain her memory...... ..