Jason
knew Diana was enraged with the way she barged out of the room. He grabbed
his car keys and followed her behind to hold her. She pushed his hand away from
her and came down to see Kemi setting food on the dining table.
“We
are not eating.” Diana told her. “My mom has been in an accident.”
The
glass up in her hand slipped on the table but it didn’t break. She gasped and
moved towards her in shock. “I am sorry. Is she okay?”
“We
don’t know yet.”
“Can
I come along?”
“I
don’t think it is necessary.” Jason quickly said. Diana turned to look at him.
Her eyes were still mad. “Why? She will be the only one in the house except you
want to stay with her so that she can babysit you.”
He
shifted his head backward and shrugged. “I assumed it wasn’t necessary because
our friends are already here.”
“They
are there for that idiot called Denzel!”
Kemi was shocked.
"Please, calm down." Jason begged.
Kemi was shocked.
"Please, calm down." Jason begged.
The extent of her eyes bloated that Jason felt she was going to jump on him. He
stepped backwards.
“Denzel
Diobi was also involved in an accident?” Kemi asked.
“Yes
and I wish he doesn’t survive it!” Diana spat out looking into Kemi stunned
eyes.
“Don’t
say words you don’t mean just because you are angry at him!” Jason shouted at
her.
“I
mean every word I said. How can you support him? Denzel is sleeping with my
mother!”
Kemi’s
mouth opened wide.
“Maybe
there might be a reason she was in his car. He might have seen her somewhere
and picked her up!”
“Nonsense!
Jason you are speaking nonsense. You are defending him!”
He
started walking towards the door and when he reached there and opened the door,
he swerved and asked them, “Are both of you not going again?”
Diana
walked majestically out of the door without looking back. She was eager to see
Denzel and exhibited the rage into him. Kemi took a quick look at Jason and
nodded. She got into the backseat of the car with Diana already seated at the
passenger seat waiting for Jason. They drove there quietly. No one said a word
to each other even when they arrived the hospital.
Diana ran into the emergency ward and met her elder sister, husband and close friends except Eromosele waiting at the reception. The expression on Rita’s face sent fear into her. She was crying uncontrollably. She worked in the same hospital but her area of specialization was different. Diana ran towards her, hugged and asked after their mother.
Diana ran into the emergency ward and met her elder sister, husband and close friends except Eromosele waiting at the reception. The expression on Rita’s face sent fear into her. She was crying uncontrollably. She worked in the same hospital but her area of specialization was different. Diana ran towards her, hugged and asked after their mother.
“I
don’t know!” Rita said with tears dropping on her face. “The doctors are not
saying anything. I heard it’s fatal, the car ran into a tree and it’s beyond
repair, I don’t really know.”
Diana
started to cry and Jason moved to touch her but she shifted back. He let her be
and went to meet Rume, Preye and Meredith. Kemi was already with her. Meredith appeared sad.
“I know you and Denzel are becoming close.” Kemi said to her quietly. “I am sorry.”
“I know you and Denzel are becoming close.” Kemi said to her quietly. “I am sorry.”
She
didn’t want to cry, not in front of everyone. She had become fond of Denzel and
she prayed deep inside her heart, he survived it. “Thank you. Although, Preye
has been praying, she just finished. Please pray for him and Diana’s mother.”
“I
did inside the car on our way here.”
"I'm glad you are here."
"Me too."
Jason stayed quiet. He wasn't a happy man. If truly Denzel was having an affair with Diana's mother, he was highly disappointed in both of them. They were adults and capable of dating anyone but Denzel was a married man. Infidelity was immoral.
“I saw how Diana treated you.” Preye said to him. “She is under stress at the moment.”
"I'm glad you are here."
"Me too."
Jason stayed quiet. He wasn't a happy man. If truly Denzel was having an affair with Diana's mother, he was highly disappointed in both of them. They were adults and capable of dating anyone but Denzel was a married man. Infidelity was immoral.
“I saw how Diana treated you.” Preye said to him. “She is under stress at the moment.”
“I understand.”
“Let’s
give her time,” Rume said. “I will talk to her.”
Jason
told him, “You don’t need to do that.”
“I
insist.”
“If
you say so,” He walked to stand by the other side of Meredith. “Where is Eromosele?”
“He
is not around.” She rubbed her nose and sniffed. “He called me to check up on Denzel.”
Jason flew out a frustrating sigh and rested his back on the wall. Kemi stared at him
with pity. She wanted to talk to him, pet him and whisper into his ear that
everything would be fine. She took her eyes off him the moment she detected
Rume’s lusting eyes on her. She excused herself to ask a nurse for the
restroom.
Hajiza sat down with a blank stare. No one could understand what she was thinking or feeling. To hear your husband was involved in an accident with his older girlfriend who happened to be her friend’s mother was unexplainable.
Her husband’s cousin, Jim stood beside her. Kalu entered and sauntered to meet them. He asked after the welfare of his boss. She gave him a silent answer. Jim told him nothing yet and he should take care of the reporters waiting for answers. He went there and saw four of them.
Hajiza sat down with a blank stare. No one could understand what she was thinking or feeling. To hear your husband was involved in an accident with his older girlfriend who happened to be her friend’s mother was unexplainable.
Her husband’s cousin, Jim stood beside her. Kalu entered and sauntered to meet them. He asked after the welfare of his boss. She gave him a silent answer. Jim told him nothing yet and he should take care of the reporters waiting for answers. He went there and saw four of them.
“What
is the outcome of Denzel Diobi?” A female asked.
“He
is dead?” Another one requested from him.
“Is
it true he is cheating on his wife?” The third, a man brought out a pad and
biro from his jacket.
Jim
appeared tired. “Denzel Diobi is not dead. His life is safe in the hands of the
doctors. We are waiting for the latest about his condition soon. I will advise
all of you to go home and sleep. Whatever the outcome is, I will inform the
media tomorrow morning.”
They
grumbled and still stayed. The last reporter, who had been quiet, stood from where
he was sitting from and he strolled with confidence as he approached Jim. “Can
you clarify if it is true?”
“Clarify
what?”
“The
woman in the car with Denzel Diobi,” he said and smiled lightly. “We know she is dating him but is she the mother of the actor's friend?"
Murmuring ensued among the other reporters.
Murmuring ensued among the other reporters.
“That’s
a rumor!” His voice became loud and angry. He pointed at him. “If I ever see or
hear it in the news or blogs without proof, I will sue you and who you work
for! I know you! Get lost!” He marched into the building to join Jim consoling
Hajiza. Black thick tears from her eyeliner had filled her face. The money in her bank account was small. If only she knew this would happened, she would have requested for a large amount of cash.
Kemi
had finished using the restroom but she passed another way outside to catch
some air. She prayed again for the patients and called Tina. She wasn’t picking
up her phones. She didn’t want to disturb Eniye because of the
kids. She thought again and dialed her number. She answered and Kemi narrated
what happened. She was shocked and sorry.
“How
is your madam doing?”
“Not good."
“Why
would he date a woman old enough to be his mother, I thought he loved his wife
and wasn’t cheating on her. He has no scandal and this will be his first.”
“I
don’t think they will allow such to come out. I am telling you this because I
trust you.”
“You
know me. I don’t even discuss such issues with my husband when he has other
things to think about. I was planning to call you tomorrow and tell you the
good and bad news.”
The
quick smile that arose on her lips ran off. “The bad news first.”
She
cleared her throat. “My husband has been sacked from work.”
“What!
After waiting for close to a year for his unpaid salaries. No way! He has to
sue!”
“Calm
down my upcoming barrister. You haven’t heard the good news.”
“What
is it?” Kemi asked curiously.
“He
has been paid!"
“Everything?”
“Everything
my friend.”
She
jumped on feet, feeling ecstatic, “I can’t hide my joy under this circumstances
we find ourselves. I am happy for you my friend, at last!”
“He
will be starting a business soon but he will still search for a job. He has
given me money to buy goods in my shop.”
She
smiled widely. So wide, she felt her lips could tear. “You married a good man.”
Eniye
spoke with happiness through her glossy voice. “I know. I will be taking the
kids out for ice cream and snacks on Sunday after church service.”
“You
alone with the kids? Nate can be handful at times.”
She
laughed. “If I can handle four of my children, I can handle another one with them.”
“Please
don’t get pregnant now that money has come.”
“Shut
up Kemi and check what’s happening.”
She
turned back to glimpse, “I don’t think the doctors are out. Any latest from
Tina?”
“Tina
told Chief she was coming to my place to spend the night. She left with her
step son to meet up with their third partner for whatever they call it. The
children are here with me, I can’t say it.”
“I
understand. I can’t believe she is still doing it. I will call you tomorrow to
give you an update. Kiss Nathaniel for me.”
“I will! Take care." Call ended.
Rume
left his wife, Jason and Meredith to talk to Diana. He took her aside for Jason
to think he wanted to console her. He took her hand and they took
another turn that led them outside. They approached a large space where people parked their cars.
“I
need a cigarette.” Diana said. The tears had dried off.
“Not
here. I know you are nervous but you can’t smoke.”
“Try
and get me one with a sweet or bubble gum. They won’t see me when I smoke.”
Kemi
was about to take a turn towards the ward but halted when she heard smoke. She
recognized the voice and hid behind a van. The tone of their voices reduced but
she took another silence step and paused to listen.
“Even
if you lick up to ten ‘tom tom’ it will be obvious.” Rume said.
“I
want to smoke.”
Kemi
did a double look. Smoke? She was sure Jason was unaware of it. Why does Rume
know and not her husband? Why is she so comfortable with him? A noise erupted
from inside, she had to wait for Diana and Rume to enter before she did.
Jason,
Rita and the rest were with a doctor. Diana and Rume joined them except Kemi who
stayed a bit behind.
“Please
who is the family of the woman?” The doc asked. “I have news for the two
patients.”
Diana
and Rita came forward.
“I
hope my mom is all right?” Diana asked.
“Is
she alive?” Rita asked, about to cry.
“No
doctor Rita but she lost a lot of blood but we managed to stop the bleeding,” He
said. “She has a broken leg and she would use crutches for a while.”
Rita
appeared relieved. “Ah! Thank God.”
They
were stunned to hear such from her especially Diana.
“What?
At least she won’t be gallivanting about and going to parties for some time.
Can we see her?”
“Not
now, tomorrow.” He turned his gaze to another way. “The other patient is Denzel
Diobi, right?”
“Yes,
yes!” Jim said rapidly. They paid attention to what he wanted to say.
“He
is lucky to be alive. We don’t know how he never had a scratch on his body
except few cuts on the back of his head.” Eyes widened, mouths unlocked. “We had to check
on him to see if he was bleeding internally but nothing like that. We will keep
him here for few days just to monitor him. He would need enough rest. You can see him now. I will send a nurse to take you
to him but only his family and one friend is enough for today. He also needs
provisions and personal items. It’s late but the things ought to be with him tomorrow
morning."
“Ok.
I am his cousin,” Jim said and pointed at Hajiza. “This is his wife.”
“That’s
good. Denzel should be the one to tell you which of his friend he wants to see for
now. Please, don’t ask many questions, he really needs to rest.”
“Thank
you doc.”
He
nodded and told them to wait for a nurse. He left them.
Diana
swerved to another direction looking angry. She was walking without looking at
where she was moving into. How could Denzel not die or be in the same condition of her mother. She needed to do something for him to bleed and wished he didn’t
have an affair with her mother. She wanted to take his neck
into her hands and squeeze it tight. She stared at her hands and dropped them
down. She felt a firm hand on her shoulder and she glanced at her back.
“What
do you want?”
“I
think we should go home,” Jason said and moved to stand in front of her. “You
heard what the doctor said. We can’t see her today.”
“What
makes you think I want to go home? Leave me alone J. I will not stop you if you
want to see Denzel, he is your friend.”
“I
will see him tomorrow.”
“Diana…”
“Back
off!” Her voice was harsh and her eyes ignited.
Rume
came behind and tapped Jason on his back. “You know she is going through a lot
now, just let her be. I will talk to her.”
“I
wonder what I have done to deserve this treatment. Her mom is alive, it should
be a thing of joy.”
“Nothing
happened to Denzel!” She raised her voice on him. She didn’t care who heard or
about to listen to what she had to say. “He was sleeping with my mother! He
caused an accident and nothing happened to him, not even a scratch on his body!”
Jason
peeped at Hajiza waiting for the nurse, She was looking at their direction with
an unreadable expression on her face, He didn’t know if she was angry or
unbothered. He stared at Rume trying to shut his wife from saying more. He watched as
he took her away from him. Kemi felt sorry him. She was tempted to follow Diana and Rume
but she stopped and went to meet Jason.
“I think you should sit down and relax until she is ready to go home.” She said to him.
“I think you should sit down and relax until she is ready to go home.” She said to him.
Her
voice melted the apprehension in him. He smiled, thanked her and united with Preye
on the bench she sat on. Hajiza and Tom had followed a nurse. Kemi went to sit
beside Meredith.
Denzel
shut his eyes and opened them when he saw his wife and cousin. Jim shook his
hand and congratulated him for escaping death. Hajiza only stared at him without
making a single noise.
“Who
would you like to see?” Jim asked Denzel. He explained what the doctor told
them.
“Who
is here?”
“Jason,
Rume, Preye, Kalu, Meredith…”
“Meredith
is here?”
“Yes.”
Hajiza
gave me a look but didn’t talk.
“What
about Eromosele?”
She continued, "Stupid fellow! How can God do this? You should have been paralzyed! Shameless goat! Imbecile!!”
“He couldn’t make it.”
“I will see Meredith instead. I have a message for her husband. Jason and I will talk tomorrow.”
He didn't know how he was going to face Jason and Diana.
He didn't know how he was going to face Jason and Diana.
Hajiza remained quiet until Jim left them. “You were sleeping with Mrs. Ojo! Take an ugly look at yourself! I thought you were going to die! Cow!"
Whatever she uttered didn't surprise him. He didn't care.
Whatever she uttered didn't surprise him. He didn't care.
She continued, "Stupid fellow! How can God do this? You should have been paralzyed! Shameless goat! Imbecile!!”
“How
is Bobby? Where is he?”
“Is
that what you are supposed to ask me? Useless man! Shame on you!"
Denzel
took a deep breath as Hajiza rained heavy curses at him. He shut his eyes and
thought of the accident and how it happened. He had gone to see Mrs. Ojo for
one thing. To end the affair. He refused to sleep with her and choose to take
her home.
They got into another argument as he drove. She pushed him and touched the wheel steering. She was screaming 'they rather die together'. She said he had to right to end their relationship. He tried to stop her but failed. Nothing could stop the car from hitting the tree he sighted in a flash. There were three things he thought about before he blacked out. He asked God for forgiveness. The second, he thought about his son. If he died he knew Hajiza won't shower their child with the love he deserved. And the third, Meredith. If he gave up the ghost, he won't’ see her beautiful face anymore. He was thrilled to be alive. He was going to live a good life and throw away his bad habits. Denzel opened his eyes and looked at Hajiza and said with no emotion in his voice.
They got into another argument as he drove. She pushed him and touched the wheel steering. She was screaming 'they rather die together'. She said he had to right to end their relationship. He tried to stop her but failed. Nothing could stop the car from hitting the tree he sighted in a flash. There were three things he thought about before he blacked out. He asked God for forgiveness. The second, he thought about his son. If he died he knew Hajiza won't shower their child with the love he deserved. And the third, Meredith. If he gave up the ghost, he won't’ see her beautiful face anymore. He was thrilled to be alive. He was going to live a good life and throw away his bad habits. Denzel opened his eyes and looked at Hajiza and said with no emotion in his voice.
“I
want a divorce.”
**********
To finish the story buy the Ebook.
Ghen ghen... This movie (ehn sorry I meant story.. Lol) is getting more interesting.
ReplyDeleteDenzel is better off with a divorce though.. But his latest obsession for Meredith might lead Eromosele to kill Meredith if he ever finds out.
Lovely episode as always.
Thanks Carina and Happy Easter.
We await the next episode next Wednesday (wink wink)
Lol
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Wow! Beautiful episode. Thank goodness nothing happened to Denzel! Jason should do and follow suit in the divorce dishing abeg, getting really tired of Diana jor!
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