EPISODE 58; PLEASANT MOMENTS
It’s completely a day now that we arrived in Nigeria. It wasn’t so easy cause the cops wanted to arrest mum thinking that she was her twin. But after a detailed check-up, they freed her. Dad when he heard about what was going on also called off everything and we entered successfully.
We got to the hospital and he has been stable since then and couldn’t stop thanking me for coming to see him. I really tried a lot not to sob but in the end did.
Dad was looking so thin but the doctor said that with the kind of joy he is feeling now that if he adds it with food that he will surely get back to his initial stature in no time.
The doctor also prescribed some drugs for him which have been already collected from the pharmaceutical office.
We’ve been quite alright cause I decided to forgive him after he couldn’t stop sobbing that I should forgive him.
Mum and Liam also joined to beg me to forgive him and even though he did a lot to me I couldn’t harden my heart as I thought I would and ended up forgiving him.
I guess forgiveness is a virtue every human must possess cause I don’t think we can live without it.
Having the spirit of forgiveness in oneself is so important as water and air are to man.
We all arrived home just this morning and I was amazed to see that it was our same old house. I had thought they would’ve been living in the government house but Dad said he decided to live in his house cause he wasn’t fond of the always security.
Well, I didn’t bother about that cause I too don’t like security. But I told him that if he wants me to stay then we will be changing this house cause I can’t stay in this dark memory-filled house. He willingly accepted and we are currently on our way to the new mansion he purchased just a few mins ago.
Since we walked into dad’s ward I’ve been catching him and mum exchanging glances and I’m just hoping it’s not what I’m thinking. Though I wouldn’t mind if it is.
“We are here Ali baby” Dad announced pulling me out of my thoughts and I stared at the mansion he was pointing at and a smile crept into my face. “It’s so beautiful Dad. I love it.” Calling him dad just brought back feelings that I felt I killed years ago but I guess some things can’t be destroyed.
“I know you will” he giggled like a teen and secretly took a peek at mum.
“You can just tell her you want her yunno” I whispered in his ears and he flushed and eyed me. I chuckled and stared away.
“And what are those gossipers gossiping about?” Mum asked with a raised brow as dad drove into the house and pulled over in the parking spot.
“They have always been like that. Dad and Alicia can gossip more than market women” Liam mumbled and Dad swatted his arm before tripping off the car.
“When did father and daughter’s gist turn to gossip?” I asked and rolled my eyes at mum.
“Don’t mind them Ali baby. They are both jealous.” We laughed at dad’s statement and got down from the car.
“This house is so beautiful more than some ladies” mum whispered smiling sheepishly.
I chuckled and joined my hands with hers and together we walked in.NôvelDrama.Org content rights.
“You all should relax while I go check out the kitchen and prepare something for us” mum mumbled immediately we got in and left my hands and Liam and dad turned to her.
“What did you just say, mum?”
“Mum?” Liam asked staring surprisingly at me.
I mutely nodded not feeling like talking.
“How?” He asked once more and ruffled his hair.
“She officially made me her mum. But it’s fine if you don’t want me as your mum.” Mum lowered her head in obvious sadness and Liam strolled to her. He took her hands into his and raised her face. “If Ali made you her mum then you’re my mum too.”
Mum’s face lightened and she hugged him tightly.
“Does that officially make her my wife too?” Dad asked and we burst out laughing.
Mum hid her face and me and Liam exchanged glances. “Do yours how it is done anytime you want” I mumbled and Liam nodded in agreement.
“So guys, can I go prepare what will we eat?”
We all exchanged glances before turning back to mum. “This is a new house mum. It hasn’t been stocked up with foodstuff. How in the world will you get what you gonna prepare?”
“Oh,” she mumbled and exhaled. “How then will we get what we gonna eat?”
“I’ll just place an order” Liam suggested.
“Nope son. We will be eating out as a big happy family. Everyone should shower so we can leave.”
“Not a bad idea” I giggled and rushed up the stairs so I can select a room for myself.
I heard them chuckle before shutting my door after making a choice. I stripped immediately and walked into the bathroom.
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It’s been a day filled with joy as we didn’t just eat but we also went to different places. We went to the cinema, playgrounds, more than three high-class restaurants and also to the airport just for sightseeing.
My stomach is currently heavy due to the so much meat I ate. All thanks to Liam and mum who kept saying eat Ali, eat Ali. They will surely pay for making me eat so much.
Dad on his part has kept on staring at mum that he almost fell. Luckily for him, I was watching him and I caught him.
He blamed it on the innocent walk path since he didn’t want mum to know and I smiled.
Mum too has been secretly checking him out and right now I don’t think it will be bad if they pair up.
We just got home and dad is currently parking in the parking spot.
“That was a great moment out there” he muttered and we got down from the car.
“It sure was” mum retorted and they smiled at each other.
We walked into the house and just as we settled down my phone vibrated in my pocket.
I brought it out and smiled seeing who was calling. I clicked on receive. “Hello, Declan.”
“Holla Mistress. How are you? And how is your old man?”
“Old man is alright and as for me, I feel like I want to burst.”
He chuckled and I also heard Dagrin chuckle meaning that the phone was on loudspeaker.
“Charlotte’s twin is currently with us now Mistress. What do we do?” He said after chuckling and I glanced at my mum.
“We will be leaving Nigeria early enough tomorrow morning so we will be with you guys tomorrow. Just feed her and keep her safe till we are back.”
“Ok Mistress.” The call ended and I glanced at Liam then at my dad.
“I don’t know what you do Ali baby. But you’re free to go. I’ll be fine. But promise me you will be visiting me once in a while.”
I strolled to him, cupped his cheek, and pecked it. “I promise dad. You will see me soon not even once in a while. He nodded and together we watched a movie. We all retired to bed at exactly 10 PM after wishing each other good night.
“Be ready. We leave as early as 5” I whispered to mum and she nodded before entering her room.
I glanced around before entering my room and at a quick pace flew into my bed and covered myself with a duvet as sleep took over me.