Duped

Trust

"doctor... How was it? How is my mum? Wife? Mummy?" They all bombarded the doctor with questions along those lines..

"She is out of arms way now. Congratulations. Although she won't be able to walk properly for now hence the need for a wheelchair. I suggest you hire a private nurse to help if you all might be too busy... She is still unconscious but might wake up soon but in the meantime, she will be moved to the general ward, you can't see her when she comes around"

"Thank you so much doctor, we really appreciate" Nat said to him. They were all able to smile now.

"It's no problem. It could have gotten worse but we thank God it didn't. Please she should be careful... She is aging and so the climbing of stairs shouldn't be needed. If it's possible then create a room for her on the ground floor so she doesn't have to climb the stairs too much"

"We will do just that, thank you once again. Please can she be discharged today?" David asked.

"Sure, when she regains consciousness, she will be checked again... If everything is fine then you can take her home"

"Alright doctor"

"Please someone should follow to the office, so I can prescribe drugs for her and to settle all necessary bills".

"I will follow you" David said. The doctor nods as they both walk off together.

After 45mins, bills have been settled and a wheelchair provided. Mrs omotola has been transferred. Everyone waited for her to come around.

"The patient on bed five has regained consciousness, you can see her now, I'll get the doctor" the nurse announced to them.

"Thank you" they said to her as they walked into the ward.

David rushed to his mom's side and holds her hand gently.

"Mom, how are you? You scared us... Please don't do that again"

Nat takes the other side caressing her hands. "Mom how are you feeling? The doctor will be here soon to run a check up"

Mrs omotola looks at her two sons weakly and formed a small smile. "I'm fine" She forced out. Her voice came out hoarse and tired. Bella fetches water from the bedside table and a pillow is placed at her back to make her sit up. She drinks some water.

"Don't stress yourself to talk ma, we understand" Bella says with a smile.

Mrs omotola nods in response, her head has been bandaged and her legs were placed on a fixed position. She was also under drip treatment.

The doctor and a nurse walks in and greets her, he checks her vitals while the nurse takes record. He asked a few questions like how she's feeling. He ministers an injection afterwards. When he was done, he turned to the others...

"She is fit to be discharged. She only has a headache which is very normal...I have given her doses to calm the ache. Sign the documents to discharge her at the reception and then you can take her home... She needs complete rest and please avoid the stairs. A date for the next check up will be given to you by the receptionist".

"Okay, no problem doctor"

The doctor turns to leave then remembers something "also David, you still hiring a nurse?"

While David thought about it Bella replied instead "no doctor. We will take care of her"

"Alright" The doctor leaves.

"Don't worry mum, we will be home soon" Nat reassured.

"But mum can I ask something? How did you fall?" David asked curious. He knows mistake happens but he will still like to hear what she has to say.

"David we can do this questioning later, let her rest, she is very...." Bella said but was interrupted by Mrs omotola who was trying to say something.

"I don't know" she started,her voice was small almost inaudible, "maybe I had a mis-step but It felt like I was pus...."

The sound of someone's feet walking to meet them stopped her. It was Mr. Omotola that had walked in. They were so caught up that they even forgot he was around.

"How are you feeling?" He ask concerned and he draws close to Mrs. Omotola bed.

He attempted to hold her hand but she withdraw and says I'm fine.

"I was very worried about you, I came immediately I heard what happened"

"Oh...you were worried? Let me ask where were you in the first place, drinking? Carrying women? Gambling? And now you come here and say you were worried" David rolls his eyes in irritation.

"David please, can we not do this here? We can talk at home, this is a public hospital" Bella scolds.

"No bella, let me answer him. I want to. David's father turns to him. I was not doing any of that, I have never had any affair with any woman or gambled for over 9 years now"

"Then where do you go out to? Sometimes you are seen at restaurants with a lady. And you come home drunk sometimes" Nat asked this time. He was just so calm about this.

"I have been going for therapy sessions to stop my drinking habit, and that's the real truth, if you still doubt me, I'll invite her to the house so you all can ask her".

Everywhere became silent, nobody knew what to say. But Mr. Omotola continue nonetheless.

"I have made many mistakes that doesn't deserve any forgiveness. I have accepted this past 10 years as punishment for my bad lifestyle and attitude towards my family. But I miss them and I want them back. I know I have hurt you all especially my wife but you still put a roof over my head, that alone shows you are much better person than I will ever be. My sons, I exposed you to life struggles at the age I was supposed to cater for you.. I'm an aged man, I want to grow old with my children...with my family. please...just one chance, I promise to make it up to you. Please I am very sorry" his eyes were already clouded in tears as he attempts to kneel down. Bella rushes to him and stops him from kneeling.

Mrs omotola eyes was already watered. She stretches her hands signalling him to come, he walks up to her and she gives him a light hug as she burst out crying.

"please don't cry, I will end of crying too" her husband says to her and they both laughed.

Mrs omotola takes David and Nat's hands and join them with their fathers.

"Please give him a chance for my sake.... please" she says as tears drops down her eyes.

Nat takes his hands and cleans her tears "we will mum...we will...just stop crying. I can bear to see you cry"

She smiles and turns to David who nods in approval. She cleans her eyes and stops crying.

Mr. Omotola reaches out and hugs Nat then David. Everyone was all smiles. He proceeded to hug Bella has well. He whispered a thank you as he hugged her.

P_an___ucessf___....

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They arrived home. No one was in the mood to eat but they ate nonetheless. David had already sent a message to the helps to relocate his mom things to the room on the ground floor and that the room should be cleaned and prepared for her. So when they got home, everything had been in order. Mrs. Omotola retired to bed early and Bella volunteered to stay with her.

Wheeling her into her room. Bella successfully lays David's mom on the bed. She grabs a chair and sits besides her.

"You room is quite big" Bella chuckled in an attempt to lighten up the atmosphere.

Mrs omotola smiled. "It is but you will be surprised to know my former room is twice this size"

"No way" her face contorted in surprise.

She took a glance round the room again. It was a really spacious room with a king sized bed and a walk in wardrobe as well. The bathroom attached to it was equally as big. She wondered how big Mrs omotola former room would be if this one was this size.

"Yes my dear, but they are replica of each other. The only difference would be the safe in my room"

"A Safe? I didn't know that safe are still used" she redirected her attention to her

"It is. I mean not everything should be kept in the bank, some need to be kept at home for emergency reasons"

"That's true. Well... I would like to see it, I have only seen them in movies"

"Sure, if not that my legs are not good now. I would have showed you..... God knows best"

"Mummy, you will be okay in no time, trust me"

Bella thought about what she just said....

TRUST....

"How are you feeling?" Bella asked her after a while...

"Tired,a little pain but happy, my wish might actually come to realisation. I never thought it was possible with all the hate and anger. You came and changed what I was trying to change for years now. I am grateful Bella....very grateful"

"I didn't do anything ma. It was God's timing. We should be more grateful to him"

"Off course but it is not arguable that he sent you to bring my family together. Through time, love have continuously proven that it could solve problems and melt the strongest of hearts"

"Love" she whispered softly

There was no doubt it was melting hers.

"There is this story my parents told me about. A funny love story...." Mrs omotola starts the story and Bella listened attentively. Their laughter echoed softly around the room.

Few moments later, they both drifted to sleep with Mrs omotola lying on the bed and Bella on the chair.

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Hello....

A new update..... Yayyyyy. I know I said a day space but mehh.... I surprised y'all... I promise to update often and that's what I'll do.

It's 3:55am here, and I am so tired. But I. Just. Have. To. Write.

What do you think about this chapter? What's on your mind.

#2 nigerian facts

There is no snow in Nigeria. You might already know this but anywho... Although we do have something similar called the harmattan. Everything are usually in excess during this period. At night and In the morning everywhere is extra cold and by afternoon, it's extra hot. The sun can melt your brains- exaggerating.

Everywhere is dry and no rain. A lot of chapped lips and white skins here and there. Body cream and lip balm becomes your best friend.

And the worst thing to have during this period is a running nose. You will feel like cutting your nose off.... And yes, I am a victim.

You can't even sleep because the cold weather is blocking your nose holes. You end up breathing with your mouth. Don't laugh.... it's not funny.

That will be all for today, I want to sleep. Next update won't actually be a fact but something I experienced weeks ago. It's funny to me and what's better than a good laugh?.

hint: A family friend was coming over for an exam. she was going to stay at my house for a few days but she chose somewhere else at the last minute, I didnot handle the disappointment well... it was a funny disaster.

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