Fate of love

Happy ending

Few weeks later, Ibukun could move her hands freely but still finds it difficult to walk or talk. She laid back on her bed and wallow in tears. Her memories were called back. Ma’am, what is the problem? The doctor walked in; Ibukun, how are you feeling today? Ibukun nodded positively but the inexorable tears rolling down her eyes won’t stop flowing. Ibukun, I got you a small note, you can express how you feel or want you want to say on it. Ibukun picked up a pen gradually moved it towards the small note as her hand moved wobbly on the note all she could spell was Taho instead of Tayo. It baffles the Doctor that he had to call for Mojisola’s attention

Mummy, do you know anybody that bares Taho, Tayo or something Ta? Ta…Ta… Haa, Tayo, Tayo, Tayo! Haa, he is, let me put it this way her life. What my daughter has today, it was because of him. Do we still need him to heal my daughter again? Something like that, so how can we get to him? She searched for him for a couple of years, later she found out he traveled out of country for some course. A nurse knocked and walked in; Doctor, the lady gets troubled whenever she sees something. What do you mean by that? That’s what I noticed today, she gets frightened when she sees something but I don’t know what that thing is. Then I have to see her. Mummy, I will be right back.

The flash of Tayo writing his name on her palm strikes her with some comfort making her smile wide. The doctor walked into her ward. At first, he was shocked to see her smiling, it wasn’t normal so he thought she had gone crazy. But with a second thought, he mustered up courage and walked closer to her; Ibukun, what is that thing you see that frightens you? And what is making you laugh in this manner? He asked. All Ibukun could write was Tayo, with a wide smile. This time she got the spelling correctly. What do you mean by Tayo? I mean what frightens you? She wrote down again Tayo, I saw him. Saw him? You mean you saw Tayo in this hospital building? Ibukun nodded positively. Ok I understand you. Don’t worry okay? To him Ibukun has gone crazy, he just needed some confirmation so he headed back to his office to meet Mojisola.

Mummy, please tell me the truth, because at this point, only the truth can help us. Mummy is that Tayo dead? Haa, that I don’t know oo! I told you she just found out that he travel oversea, after searching for him for a very long time. Mummy, we are still saying the same thing. Travel oversea is an idiom which means to die. Because now Ibukun said she sees him. Where? Mojisola was flabbergasted. Mummy, if truly that Tayo is not dead as claimed, we need to see that person, bring him to her so she can recover quickly, I fear at this junction we might even lose her if she keeps seeing him at distant. Haa! Where do I search for Tayo? Not only you ma, we are also in search for Tayo since she said she do see him here in the hospital. Thank you doctor, you home will not scatter.

On a faithful day, Ibukun was strolling on her wheelchair while she saw Tayo approaching her she felt at ease but when Tayo saw her he changed his direction. Ibukun hurry to catch up with him but she fell. She wouldn’t stop pointing at Tayo as tears rolled down her eyes. A nurse noticed her and quickly rushed to assist her; but Ma, do you know him somewhere? Ibukun nodded positively. But how come he does not even show up for a second, even just to say hi even if he is your acquaintance? But doctor Ife is not a person like that, he is very nice. If he actually knows you, he would spend his whole day here with you. She helped her get on the chair and pushed her. Ibukun smiled. The doctor walked by, oh that’s Ibukun he moved closer. Doctor, thank God you came at the right time. Doctor Ade, the person she is always pointing at is Doctor Ife, and she claim to knows him. Ibukun interfered by waving her hand. Okay, she said she knows him. Is that true? He looked at Ibukun. Ibukun nodded positively. Okay, don’t worry. I will help you talk to him.

Wow, Doctor Ade in my office. Glory be to the Almighty. Doctor Ife, the lady I am treating needs a little of your assistance. I am sure you will recognize her the moment you see her because she even claim to know you. And how is my attention needed? Moreover what is her name? Oh sorry, my bad, her name is Ibukun, she has Apraxia. I don’t know anyone by name Ibukun. Tayo thinks of a way to push the task off himself. How well is she doing? but I heard she respond to treat so fast why do you need me again? Yes she does respond to treatment but all thanks to you. I must admit, you are the reason for her fast improvement and that’s the more reason why I need you. Tayo couldn’t push out any further. He just had to admit he’ll take care of Ibukun. Ok don’t worry, I will check on her on Monday. Thank you Doctor Ife.

Wow, Ibukun, Doctor Ife said he does not know you, but you insist he is your Tayo. Ibukun nodded her head negatively as tears rolled down her eyes she felt curious and confused why Tayo denied her. Save your tears dear. I spoke to him already and he has agree to take care of you starting from Monday. Ibukun smiled but still curious.

Mummy, we serve a faithful God, no sinner will go unpunished. Esther was curious and trying to figure out what Tayo was driving at. And where does the road leads? Ibukun had an accident. Jeez, was that the sinner you were referring to that will not go unpunished? Ha, Tayo, how did you become this cold hearted? How is she now? She is fine, she got what she deserves and that’s all he went into his room. Ha, God please heal her completely.

Tayo resumed to Ibukun’s ward on Monday as he promised. Good morning ma’am, how are you feeling today, Tayo sounded formal. Ibukun dying of curiosity just stared at him. While Tayo was trying to introduce the conversation a nurse walked in. Doctor Ife, Doctor Ola asked that you see him in his office. Okay, I will join him soon. Ma, I will have to go now, it’s urgent. I will be back soon. Thank God, not as if I was planning to stay before he said to himself. Ibukun was bemused and wondering why Tayo was being so formal with her that he even called her Ma.

Sir, you sent for me. Tayo stood by the wall waiting to get a reply from Doctor Ola. Yes Ife, I need you to attend to the accidental Lady that was rushed in now. Ok sir, but in which of the ward sir. Oh yea, that should be ward 5. Tayo rushed into the ward but was surprised by what he saw. Ha, Jelila, how come, how did it happen he asked in surprise. Jelila tries to hide her face but her hiccups wouldn’t let her as she cries continuously. After a while he treated Jelila and put her to sleep, he went back to Ibukun’s ward. Tayo finally started the conversation by telling Ibukun his side of the story and how his father died all thanks to her betrayal. Ibukun figured out why he was so cold at her and the reason behind his formality. She felt his pain, and feels resentful as her eyes were clouded with tears. Why the tears of sympathy? Please I don’t need it. It all gone now, you can start your life forgetting all like you’ve already done. Ibukun nodded negatively as tears rolls down her cheek, she tries to make a sound but all effort was aborted. Oh, I understood it already, you not feeling remorseful, you only cried to sympathize for my loss. Well I don’t need that anymore. Save your tears you might need them some days. Your greediness seems to have increased. Tayo left in anger.

Jelila saw Tayo walking towards his office. She rushed to him with her crutches held firmly in her hand. Doctor! Doctor!! Doctor!!! She shouted. Ma, gently a nurse cautioned her. Tayo heard her then turned back and walk towards her. Doctor good afternoon, thank you very much. Jelila, you are not serious, why the formality, and why shouting doctor like you don’t know my name? Well, that’s not the case, how are you feeling now? My body don better pass before, all thanks to you. All thanks to God. How did the accident happen? E just happen. What do you mean it just happened? I no get house again na. What’s that suppose to mean, how about where you work. Wo, let’s leave that one one side, you don see that aunty wey say make I give you money? What does that has to do with this? O has o, Tayo o has. You don dee am? Na she fit read mean to my life again. Yes, I have seen her but what does that has to do with what’s on ground? Where she dey live? We must go together. She is in this hospital too, she also had an accident. Ha, Aye mi, she fell to the ground. What is it Jelila? Stop embarrassing me like this, let’s go to my office. No o, not office, na her side. What exactly is the problem Jelila.

After few minutes they both arrived at Ibukun’s ward. Aunty! Aunty!! Aunty!!! Jelila called out tapping Ibukun gently. Ibukun Raised her head from the bed pointed at Jelila and burst into tears. Please stop all this crocodile tears, she said she wanted to tell you something and that’s the only reason I am here. Tayo, no para for her, everything wey happen na my fault. And how is it your fault? Jelila tells her story. Ha! That’s too much of you. So you were the one that painted her black? So what did you do that made mummy Adeola chase you out? Them see camera wey see me when I carry the money. Good for you Ibukun spoke, Tayo looked at her, but doesn’t want to believe she actually said those words. I dey wandering around the street before motor knack me, make una just find space for una heart take forgive me abeg, Jelila knelt down begging for forgiveness. That’s the reward of the wicked you see evil beget evil Tayo said with lot of anger. Ye…yes ibukun made another sound. Tayo looked at her curiously; did you just talked, like you spoke. Ibukun nodded positively then replied; ye…yes. I am such a terrible person, I judged you without even listening to what you had to say. I am so sorry. A…a…a…actually, after I…i…I gave her the money I w…w…went back few m…m…months later., but when I got there th…th…the gate man said he does not know anyone named Tayo th…th…th…then she came out screaming at me ole, ole, ole ki ni e tun gbe wa? So I left but never gave up on se…se…searching for you. She rested for a while, the day I saw you, I…I…I r…r…rushed to ca…ca…ca…catch up with you b…b…but had an ac…ac…accident. It’s okay dear, I am so sorry he hugged her.

Overwhelmed with happiness, Tayo rush to tell Tosin the good news but unfortunate for him, Seun was there. What are you doing here? Oh, oh, oh, so you want to steal from my mum like you did to my friend right? That will not work, better take your leave or else I will call the police. Seun, what do you mean by that? He is not a thief. Ha, mummy, you don’t know this boy, I know him very well. This was the boy I told you stole from my friend Favor, thank God Favor noticed on time if not. Tayo’s eyes were clouded with tears and lightening of red stripes on his ball; mummy I am leaving already, I need to report some things at the hospital. You are going know where till she has apologized to you. Now Seunfunmi apologize. Apologize to a thief? What for? Mummy it’s ok. She has no reason to apologize. Yes, she has to. This is the same boy I told you saved my life when I got my asthma attack and couldn’t find my inhaler while driving. Sorry but that does not dispute the fact you stole from my friend. Did he take the money away? No he was caught. He is not a thief go and ask your friend again moreover he is a doctor. Doctor my foot. Thief, so that’s your plan, to build trust like you did before right? That won’t work here.

Favour, you won’t believe what I saw yesterday at mummy’s place. What is it again wonder woman? I saw that thief you said stole from you. You mean you saw Jelila, where? Jelila bawo, I mean Tayo that your gate man. Ehn, ehn, I need to meet with him. And mind you he is not a thief. What are you saying? Did he threaten you? Let get him arrested before he does anything harsh. Not at all, he did not threaten me, I have not even set my eyes on him. Arrested, that is never going to happen. He was innocent. It was Jelila who kept the money in his bag. Seriously, haa, I embarrassed him at mom’s place yesterday. You shouldn’t have, how can I get to him? I need to apologize and beg him to come back. Come where? Mum said he is now a doctor. Wow, it’s all making sense now. What do you mean by that? I mean Adeola has always been getting gift from an anonymous doctor she claims to have a strong feeling it was Tayo. Wow, their chemistry must be very strong then. Yes, it is. But how can I meet him? I can call mum to help you talk to him if you want to see him. But are you serious or joking? Joking about what exactly? That Tayo is now a doctor, you must be kidding. Have I ever told you that?

That same night, Honey, you won’t believe what I heard today. What is it that you heard again MRS hearer? Tayo is now a doctor. Really, his hard work helped him really much. Yes o, it did. But honey, I wronged him. When you traveled then, I accused him of stealing. You did what? How could you? You know him too well to accuse him of such. I know, but that is the more reason I need to find him and apologize for my wrong doing.

Few days later, Favor and Seun went visiting at Tosin’s house. Tayo I am so sorry for the way I treated you that day. Ma, you shouldn’t be doing this, if you had known then you wouldn’t have acted that way and probably I might not have being here today. Thank you so much dear. Tayo, I am also very sorry for harassing you. Aunty Seun what’s this now, you are now embarrassing me. Let them apologize, just like you too owe someone an apology, Tosin added. Haa, that reminds me, I have somewhere to be. Hmmm, my regards to her, Tosin sounded giving a devilish smile.

Jelila prayed with so much zeal seeking forgiveness from God while the pastor came into the church. Sister Jelila, you are still here? I am still here, Pastor, thank you very much, I have gone to apologize and I have seen difference in my life. Thank your creator. If you had not seen them, or you even eventually meet them and they didn’t forgive you, you will be poor like a church rat, and even suffered worst. Thank you Jesus, Jelila rolled on the ground.

Few weeks later, the embryonic of the love story was about to incipient. Tayo I told you never to be irrational, you see it wasn’t her fault like I told you. It was only fate that came between the both you. Love is meant to go through challenges, Ester encourages her son. In everything, trust your spouse. No one such will happen to, that won’t get irrational, in that calamity he lost his father. His future was in the dust feeling pessimistic. He put his own future at stake for your own future, what sacrifice is worth this? Mojisola also comforted him. What happened between your love is called fate. That is the fate of love. How do we plan this wedding now Tosin pondered, but don’t you worry, all bills for your cloths on me. Favor bill for drinks on me. Mojisola and Esther echoed; bill for food on us. Seun tripped in, I will take charge for the arrangement for the hall they All laughed. Tayo and Ibukun if you all will do all that, then what are we going to do? Esther, Tosin and Mojisola echoed, you will rest. You two have really been through a lot. Happiness was all that dwells in the house.

THE END.