Falling for the enemy

His house... his rules..

Beep.. beep...

Her phone buzzed..

It was a credit alert

Thirty million naira..

Am I dreaming?

'Thank you ma'am' she said almost in tears.

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Nurse, I have the money..

Okay ma'am we'll proceed with the treatment..

.....

Ellie, how are you doing today?

Bestie, how are you?

I'm good and you?

How is your mom?

She's better..

They've started with treatment..

It's a long story..

Hmm, okay just be good dear..

I will.

Bye..

....

Mom, how are you feeling?

I'm sorry miss, she can't hear you.

We've placed her on anesthesia...

Oh, okay ma'am.

The doctor is here..

"Ma'am, we are very sorry to inform you but the amount paid earlier..is too small for the treatment.."

"You have two options.."

"Look for a donor or pay 1.2 million dollars.."

1.2 million dollars?

I'm sorry miss, you have three months duration.

Ellie's phone buzzed..

Eddie: Hey, you have too move in..

Please, I need you to move in today..

Ellie: Okay..

She dragged her leg lazily..

Bang bang...

Eddie came out..

Hey, you good?

She didn't reply...

She sank into the couch in the living room..

A tear dropped..

Then another..

She started crying..

What's the matter? he asked concerned.

'Nothing much'.

Afterall, she had collected money from his mom.It wasn't her fault though, the situation she found herself wasn't helping...

Okay, my room is by the right..

First turn..

'Emm, Eddie'. she called

'Sorry I didn't bring any clothes today..'

'It was impromptu'

It's fine..

'You can put on this shirt' he said handing over a baggy shirt to her..

Thanks..

'I will be in the living room'.

......

When she was done with the shower, she wore the shirt..

It had barely covered her laps..

Knock..knock..

Can I come in?

'Yeah'

Emmm, he said as his eyes hovered around her..

Soo, which side of the bed would you take?

'Yeah, anyone' he said stammering.

They both laid on the bed in silence..

Eddie tossed and tossed..

Is anything the matter? she asked innocently.

Nothing, just that I'm not feeling sleepy..

That reminds me, why were you crying earlier..

Nothing much, just my mom bills..

Ouch, I think I should send the money right away..

Okay thanks..

Emm, I was thinking since we are awake..

Why don't we...