ANGELA episode 13

ANGELA
episode
13
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 dont Angela sat up and sighed heavily ” Mama, is it not a shame that i dont 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
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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 Emmawhen 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 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 divorcsister 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 dont 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 son 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,.. Infact 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,…
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” 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 dont
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,..imme
diately i told her that the caller’s name is
Richard , she screamed out loud and lost
consciousness”she further explaiconsciousness”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
whereabout,… But dont 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…… .. Richard returned the next day tired….,he
was exhausted from yesterday ‘s
clubbing,….. Desmond had suggested
they hang out to ease the stress he’s
been passing through for the past
months,…he refused at first but after much persuasion from Desmond, he
reluctantly followed him,…. He was
moody throughout his stay in the moody throughout his stay in the club…
He was busy gulping down drinks until he
became tipsy,… He remembered a club
girl coming to him but he shunned her away,…..
He thanked God it was Saturday,… He
had his breakfast bathed and slept off,….
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*********** Vanessa have been able to revive her dad ,…. He’s much better now,
he can now talk and interact with people,
…. she has been trying her brother’s
number but it hasnt been going through,
… She was scared that something bad
might have happened to him,…. She checked him on Skype but he wasn’t
online,…..
She went to her dad’s room to tell him of
her fears,…
She opened his door to meet him reading
his bible,…. Ever since he was saved from the claws of death, he has given his
life to Christ,….. He has now realized the
mistakes he did in the past and cant stop
asking God for forgiveness,….. He prayed
that the spirit of his wife will forgive him,
…….. Vanessa sat beside her daddy who was lost in his reading,…..
“dad,…….”she muttered
He looked up and stared at his daughter,
….
“Nessa dear,….. You look worried what’s
wrong with you,? “he asked her ” Daddy, i cant reach Richard,… I’m
scared”
Her smiled at her
“Is that why you’re almost crying? ”
” Dad, that witch can do anything to my
brother,…. I think i’ll visit Nigeria to check on him”
“So fast?,….ok.. If you dont talk to him
today,. Then you start making
arrangements on visiting Nigeria,…,.. arrangements on visiting Nigeria,…,.. ”
” Ok dad,… “she stood up to leave but her
father call her back and beckoned on her to sit bedside him
He closed his bible and closed his eyes
for seconds and held his daughter ‘s
hands,…
” Nessa dear,…. When i remember the
horrible things i did to your mother that caused her death, i feel like dying to go
and meet her and ask her for
forgiveness,..” ..
he covered his face with his
hands…..Nessa was surprised at what he
was talking about,……. She looked at him closely and saw traces of tears in his
eyes
” Daddy you’re crying,…”she asked
wondering what her dad is talking about
“You wont understand my daughter,
because you were still young when she died,… I lied about the cause of your
mother’s death,…”she shut him up by
putting her hand on his mouth,….
“Daddy pls you’re still recovering from
your illness, you dont need this right now,
….. You can talk about this anytime you’re ok,…. Just forget about mummy’s
death for now,….. ”
” ok my daughter,… But there’s
something important you and your
brother should know,… Especially you,
….. ” Vanessa looked at him, she just wanted
to leave the room before he reminds her
of her late mum,…….
” Nessa,….. I lied to you about your
grandmother’s death,…. She’s still
alive!!!!!!!, “he screamed letting out a cry, …
Vanessa stood up as if she was stung on
the buttocks,… She looked at her father
with so much hatred in her eyes,….. She
remembered clearly how everything
happened ************** first she was forced to
attend a boarding school at such a
tender age,.. She remembered crying and
begging her parents not to send her
away, her mother who was pregnant
cried the most,…. Her father dragged her to the car and drove away,….. Some
months later,…. She was called and
informed she had a new brother,….. She
was so excited but when she asked of
her mother,…. Her father couldn’t answer
her, it was later she was told her mother died immediately after delivery,…… After
her mother’s burial she was forced back
to the boarding school,…. She so much
wanted to take care of her little brother,
… But her father refused,…. Few months
later,… Her father visited her in school and introduced her mother’s best friend
as his new wife,….. She remembered
how shattered she was,….. She ran away
from school to her grandmother ‘s house,
….. She told her what her father did,….
She was so close to her grandmother that not even her father could separate
them,… Her grandmother fought so hard
to end the marriage but to no avail,……
She was bundled back to school,….. One
month later,…. Her father came to her
school crying and informed her of her grandmother ‘s death,… She was so
devastated,…. She wanted to join her
grandmother too,.. She begged her father
to take her home but he refused,… Her
dad told her that her grandmother’ s
burial will be in a week’s time and since it was during exams period, she wont be
allowed to leave the school,… She spent
days crying over her grandmother ‘s
death, she neither eat nor drink,…. She
remembered how she collasped in the
class and was rushed to the school clinic, …. The school management advised her
father to take her home,… He promised
to come and pick her up inTwo days time,
…. He came and picked her as promised,
but she was informed they had relocated
to Asaba,…. She left for asaba immediately,….. That was the last time
she stepped her foot in Lagos till she
grew up,.. .
Hot tears fell down from her eyes, but
one thing she couldn’t understand was
why her grandmother never searched for her since she was alive, how could she
abandon them….. She promised her of
taking them away from their father but
she never fulfilled those promises,….
How could her once loving grandmother
become so mean as to forget them for years,…. She looked at her father from
head to toe and sighed heavilhead to toe and sighed heavily,….
“I don’t know how many more
secretsyou’re keeping away from us, i
dont know how many lies you told us ….
“she said with a teary voice ” Many secrets my dear and lies,…. I’ve
decided to reveal them all and have
peace of mind, my conscience has been
pricking me,….. I’m paying for the evil
things i did to my wife in the past,…. God
was using Benny to pay me back,…. “he said amidst tears
“I cant stand this anymore,…. This is too
much for me,….” she turned.,........