ANGELA episode 12

ANGELA
episode
12
*******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,… Dont you think
they need to return to school? “Beatrice
asked her friend looking concerned ” My sister, i dont 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, ”
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^^^^^^^^^^^ 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, dont tell them where i am, i feel
my life is in danger,… Dont tell them about my whereabout yet ma, i’m scared,
….. Plsss”Angela begge….. 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”
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^^^^^^^^^^^ 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 n-------d forum front
page,…. Pls call this number fast”
Richard took the nmber 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 n-------d forum,…. ”
” Yes, what can i do for you” The old woman remembered Angela’s
pleas,
“I’m Ric………..”the woman didnt 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 dont 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
somethings 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 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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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 immedNancy 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 He angrily opened the door and asked
her to leave,…. She picked her handbag
reluctantly and left.
“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 supermarketa 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. ,.. Dont
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,………forever remain grateful to you,……… I
pray Angela returns soon,… I need 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.
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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 ” 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
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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 stomache
” 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 dont 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?,…..wh
ere do you get the money you’re
spending on me from,…. You’re old and feeble yet you seem strong,…. ”
” My daughter, dont worry about the
money i’m spending,.. My husband left
alot of money for me before his death,….
I dont 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
dont 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
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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……
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^^^^^^^^^^^ 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,…. Dont 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,