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Their
stunned eyes captured Temidayo. Adebiyi sneaked out of the room. The emotions
overwhelmed the blood flowing through the bodies of the family of Bankole’s.
Tiwa rose up with tears flowing from her eyes. Her brother hiked towards her
and embraced her tightly. He was crying like a newborn baby. Mr. Banks stood on
his weak feet, ashamed and delighted to have his son in his presence once
again. He didn’t know how to expressed how he felt, but he was indeed a happy
man. Mrs. Bankole was weeping tears of unexplained joy. No words could explain
how thrilled she was. The stream of elation rushed inside her. What Adebiyi did
was a thing never, ever to forget.
Tiwa cried
in his left shoulder. “Why did you leave me?”
“I am very
sorry my baby. I am truly sorry and I am asking for your forgiveness.”
She looked
at his face and wiped off her tears. “I have forgiven you a long time ago and I
should be the one to apologize for focusing on myself instead of offering you
the support you deserve before you left.”
He cleaned
away his tears. “I know and I understand. I am proud of you.” Temidayo went
over to meet his mother and hugged her on the bed. “I miss you.” he began to
cry again and she joined him too.
“I am happy
to see you my son,” she said gently.
“Please forgive
me.”
“I have done
that a long time ago. I love you very much.”
“I love you
too mom.” He said and released himself from her. He looked at the direction of
his father and walked towards him.
Mr. Bankole
extended his hand but Temidayo chose to grab him closely and hugged him.
“I miss you
dad.”
The tears
fighting hard to flush from his eyes finally poured down his cheeks. “I am
asking for your forgiveness my son. I love you just the way you are.”
“I forgive
you and thank you for loving me.” He turned to Tiwa. “I am proud to call you my
sister. You have really done well for yourself.” Mr. Bankole moved to hold his
wife’s left hand.
“What are
you talking about?” She asked in a surprised tone.
“You think I
don’t know you’re quite popular.”
“I thought
you are always busy to focus on other things.”
“I might neglect other things but never my family.” He took
his wallet from his pocket and opened it. He brought out a page from a
newspaper he wrapped. He handed it over to her and she opened it. It was about
her and her photo was on the cover.
She smiled widely. “You know about this?”
“Of course,” Temidayo said. “You think and act smartly. You
chose the right profession.”
“And you did too. Music is meant for you.”
“Thank you.”
he sighed and looked at his parents. “I know I have been away and I couldn’t
stay back when Mr. Adebiyi told me about mother’s illness. It was childish of
me to have never called any of you while I was away and I am taking a break
from music to spend time with all of you.”
“Death can
take me away.” Mrs. Bankole said. “I will die a happy woman. I have fulfilled
my mission on earth.”
“You’re not
going to die!” Tiwa uttered and started to cry. Temidayo tried to console her
but he couldn’t stop her. He had to go inform Adebiyi to take her back to her
room.
“This is not
the end of the world.” Adebiyi said to her after petting Tiwa and placing her
back on her bed.
“Are you
saying I should accept she is going to die?”
“That is not
what I am saying.” he said to her sympathetically. “We are praying for her and
anything good can still happen. We are not going to give up. I have tried my
best to persuade the doctor to agree so that she can fly abroad but he said she
is still very weak for that. Please be happy and wear a cheerful face. It’s not
the end of the world. It hurts me that despite everything I am trying to do, I
am unable to make you smile.”
She sniffed
her nose and shook her head. She touched his arm. “You always put a smile on my
face whenever I am with you. You should know I am lucky to have you. I love you
Adebiyi and I am grateful for bringing my brother back to us.”
“Don’t thank
me. I am sure he would have come back.”
“But you
brought him at the right time.” She heaved a sigh. “I just don’t know how I
will be able to handle it when she is gone….” She covered her face as cried
again. “I don’t want her to die! I want her to be there for me. She is still
young! Why is this happening to her?”
“I don’t
have answers but prayers. We will continue to pray for her health.” Adebiyi
gestured towards her. “I will always be there for you whenever you need me.”
Tiwa peered
into his eyes. “Thank you my love. I wanted to locate Temidayo but I could not
come up with a better idea. How did you do it?”
“I think you
should rest.”
“No, I want
to know now.”
“Samson
informed me what you wanted to do,” he explained. “I thought of it and called
his sister. I told her she should invite him for an interview and talk about
his album and also about how he got the inspiration to write his new song.”
“You mean
Sade?”
“Yes. You
told me it was your mother’s name. Anyways, he agreed. He came and I was there
to tell him of what was going on with you and your mom.”
She
continued to gaze into him without uttering a single word.
“Are you not
going to tell me I am world’s best.” he joked.
She laughed.
“I can’t believe you made me laugh! If I had said anything, I would have
cried.”
“That tells
me you need to sleep.”
"Or we could make love." She said staring at him lustfully.
Adebiyi laughed. "It has crossed my mind but I don't want to break your fragile bones. You're still healing my love."
Tiwa smiled and rested
her head on the pillow. “If you say so. I should sleep now. Will you stay with me?”
Adebiyi
grinned and kissed her lips. “I will watch you sleep but I have to go check on
your mother first.”
“Thank you.”
“It’s
nothing.” He kissed her again, this time very deeply.
******
Damon
received the location of the hospital from his informant. He drove to a
clothing store and bought a suit to look presentable and friendly to the nurses
and doctors. He tucked a pistol behind his waist. It was meant to threaten Tiwa
and not to kill her. He wanted her to follow him and anytime he saw Adebiyi, he
would shoot him in his head.
He arrived
at the health center and approached the two nurses he saw at the reception.
“My name is
Temi and I am here to see my sister.”
“Is she a
patient here?” the male nurse asked him.
Damon
frowned and thought it was a useless question. He noticed other patients
waiting to see a doctor and if he showed his gun to intimidate the nurses, it
would create a scene. He didn’t want that. “Yes.”
“What is
your sister’s name?”
“Her name is
Tiwa Bankole.”
“Oh! The
agent.” He smiled.
“Yes.” he
offered a forged smile.
“I am sorry
but she has been transferred into another hospital.”
“What!!” he
exclaimed in shock. “What do you mean by that?!
The female
nurse explained. “Miss. Tiwa requested for a transfer sir.”
He tried to
act calm. “I really need to see her. Do you know the hospital she was
transferred to?”
The male
nurse tapped the other nurse on her lap and spoke. “We have no idea. It is only
the doctor that attended to her that can tell you that.”
“Can I see
him?”
“He is
unavailable until next two weeks.”
Damon
stamped his fist on the desk. His eyes were red. He would have shot them but it
was of no use, they were simply doing their job, he thought. He left to his car
and placed a call. The caller answered.
“How could
you give me a wrong information you this fool?” Damon asked angrily.
“Watch your
tongue!” the male voice stated. “I gave you the right address.”
“Yes but she
has been transferred.”
“I didn’t know!”
“How would
you know when you don’t know how to do your job diligently?!”
“You are
insane! You are beginning to upset me and the more you will continue to do that, I might cut off
our deal!”
“You will do
no such thing! Find out where Tiwa was taken to in five hours or I will rat
you out!”
“Is that a
threat?”
Damon ended
the call without replying.
******
“I really
want to thank you for bringing my son back to us.” Mr. Bamidele said to Adebiyi.
“I am indebted to you.”
“It’s
nothing sir and remember I still have to pay the balance of the money I owe you
and Tiwa.”
“You should
know Tiwa won’t accept it and I don’t need it too. Keep your money and I am sure
you need it for important things.” His phone beeped, he told Adebiyi to hold
while he received the call. “Hello agent Chigozie.”
“How are you
sir?”
“I am okay
and how is everything going on at the office?”
“Great. I
called to ask about Tiwa’s health. Is she better now?”
“Yes. Thanks
for asking.”
“We will
surely find time and see her at the hospital. We still have the address.”
“Oh, by the
way, you have a wrong address. Give me a sec.” He put the call on hold and
spoke to Adebiyi. “What is the name of this hospital and the address? I want to
give an employee of mine.”
“I don’t
think that is a good idea. It’s best if Tiwa receive visitors after the doc
discharge her. She is still going through a lot with her mother’s unfortunate
illness.”
“I think
you’re right.” He said and spoke to Chigozie. “Tiwa is not available for
visitation. You will see her when she is fit and ready.”
“But we…”
“There is
not but. I will call later and my regards to the others.” he ended the call and
looked at Adebiyi. “Thank you for everything.” They shook hands.
Adebiyi
prayed for Mrs. Bankole before going back to watch Tiwa sleep. After a while,
the doctor in charge came. Adebiyi had to leave. He called Popoola to meet him
at another hospital, he had to see someone there. Popoola met
him at the location and they had to wait for the doctor checking on the patient
they wanted to see.
After thirty
minutes, the doc gave them the permission to see her.
“How are you
doing?” Adebiyi asked her.
Joyce stared
at him with anger in her eyes. She was handcuffed to the handle of the bed.
“Not fine. They still treat me like a criminal!”
“I am glad
you are awake and I agree with them, you’re a criminal.”
“Get out of
my room!”
“You still
have the nerve to be rude?” Popoola asked her in a surprised tone. “Instead of you
to be sorry for what you did.”
“I didn’t
kill anyone!”
“But you
involved yourself in devilish act. You conspired with your late boss and the
heart-taker.”
Her eyes
widened. “Is Mr. Monday dead?”
“Asante
killed him.” Adebiyi replied.
“That’s a
lie! They are supposed to be best friends!”
“Well, he’s
dead. I came to see how you are doing. I hope you are ready to change. Tiwa
still believe you can be a better person.”
“It’s
because of her my boss is dead.” she exploded into tears. “I want her to die!!”
Both of them
looked at each other shocked and back at her.
“I thought I
could help you,” Adebiyi said. “But I can’t. You’re not willing to change and I
wish you good luck in prison and I am certain, it’s with hard labor.” He stared
at Popoola. “Let’s go.”
Joyce
stopped crying and called them back. “I…I am willing to change. I don’t want to
end up in a cell.”
Adebiyi turned
his back to face her. “I can no longer help you. You deserve where you are
going to.”
“I hate you
too! I wish you and Tiwa burn in hell!”
Adebiyi and
Popoola ran out of the room.
******
The following day, Tiwa and Temidayo went over to check on
their mom. She was awake and happy to see them. Tiwa was the first person that spoke to her. “Mum, there is
something Temi told me and he has a surprise for you.”
Her eyes brightened. “Really?”
“Yes mother.” Temidayo said. “Tiwa told me two of you heard
about the woman that claimed I impregnated her. Well, it’s a big lie but I have
been in a serious relationship for a while. She’s a nice person and I believe
you will like her.”
“She’s here?”
“Yes.” He left and went outside. He came back with a fair
complexion woman. She was average in height and beautiful. She was holding the
hand of a boy. Temidayo introduced them. “This is my fiancée and our three
years old son.”
“I have a grandchild?”
“Yes mom.”
She opened her arms for the woman and the boy. They hugged
her and tears of joy rained down their faces. Mr. Bankole was given the news
when he came and he was exhilarated and fulfilled.
******
“You cannot
tell me what to do. It has to be my decision.” The judge in charge of the
Heart-taker’s case told Adebiyi in his office. He was a sixty-year-old man with
a slim stature. they were having a short meeting.
“I am not
telling you what to do. I’m only advising you.” Adebiyi said.
“A life
imprisonment is also good deal.”
“He killed
innocent girls! Do you want him to live and always remember what he did? He
will surely be happy despite living in a prison!”
“I have not
come to a conclusion on his sentence.”
“I know but
I want you to think about how he tortured those girls. They could have been your
daughters, sisters or friends. Think about them when you look at his face in
court. My girlfriend was kidnapped too and don’t forget that. He does not
deserve mercy or a light sentence. It will hurt the families of the victims.
They are the ones that deserve justice!”
“I know Mr. Gold.”
Judge Gabriel said. “I know what to do.”
“Thank you.”
*******
Later in the
evening, Adebiyi drove to the hospital to see Tiwa. He bought some fruits and
they ate together. Tiwa informed him the good news.
“I will see
Temidayo later. I am very happy for your family.”
"I am an aunt!"
He grinned. "That's good to hear. Where is your brother now?"
“He should
be with my mom,” she said in a happy tone. “I think I am better now. I want to
leave this place.”
“The doctor
will decide that. Are your legs still paining you?”
“No.” she said,
as her mouth was jam-packed with pineapple.
“You better
don’t choke.” He said playfully and kissed her cheek. He stood up. “I’m coming,
let me check on….”
The door
suddenly opened. A male nurse requested his attention. Adebiyi left with him
and he saw Mr. Bankole and Temidayo sitting on the floor weeping hard.
“Please don’t
tell me she is dead?” Adebiyi said anxiously. He looked over at the room and saw a nurse
covering Mrs. Bankole with a white cloth.
“What’s going on?” a female nervous voice asked.
He turned his
back and saw Tiwa standing.
Adebiyi was
weak. He had no strength to hide how he felt. He burst into tears. “I am sorry
my love.”
Tiwa
screamed. She saw two nurses taking her mom away, she ran to meet them, to hold
her mother one more time and cry like never before.
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To be continued….. on Sunday... Plz
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