The fill-in wife - Episode 25

See all episodes here »

 
Do you want to Study Abroad? Get all the necessary information here »

Rose: "Stop the car Nelson! Damn you!"

The car only pick up speed.

The fear of where he's taking me kicks me into action.

Suddenly, I'm flying off my seat and grabbing onto the steering wheel.

We're both screaming at each other as we fight for control over the steering wheel.

I sink my teeth into his shoulder and with a loud cry, nelson lets go of the steering wheel only to connect his elbow to my stomach.

The pain force me to let go of the steering wheel as well.

The car loses control at this moment as we go off the road in lightening speed.

"Step on the brake!"

I yell in panic even though I can obviously see him stepping on it continuously to no avail.

The car doesn't stop until it crashes into a huge fence.

Glasses fly everywhere.

The force of the crash propel me forward as pain shoot up my arm which is grabbing unto the driver's seat for balance.

"Arrrrggggggghhh" My scream sounds both distant and near.

I feel my body thrash around.

"Rose? Rose?! Hey, wake up!"

I hear the faint voice laced with panic and feel hands shaking me but I can't seem to open my eyes.

"Rose! Damn it, open your eyes!"

The voice gets louder and clearer as I feel my body get lifted up and the shakes become more violent.

"Rose!"

My eyes fly open.

White everywhere.

White curtains, chair, bedsheets, walls, clothes.

Wait, I'm dressed in white. How? Where did the car and Nelson go?

"Rose? Baby? Can you see me?"

The voice from earlier says again and I recognise it almost immediately.

Mother.

I blink twice before letting my eyes focus on her.

"Are you okay? It's your mother

All episodes of this story can be found here >> https://www.ebonystory.com/story/the-fill-in-wife

. You were in an accident, remember? Nelson? Your husband. "

she ramble on and my brain finally clicks on where I am.

An hospital obviously.

I didn't die.

"Rose? please tell me you have not lost your memories like those cheesy movie characters. I can't take care of a mental patient."

My mother mumble under her breath but I catch it and I roll my eyes.

Always so selfish.

"Can you hear me Rose? Hey! Hello?!"

She start snapping her fingers in my face like I'm some kind of mental patient.

"Stop it mother!"

I yell and try to swat her hand away but I realize that my right hand hurts like hell and I curse under my breath.

"You don't have to curse at me. I've been taking care of your limp body for four days now even after you insulted me at the funeral."

She says snottily and I can feel an headache coming on.

"Why are you here anyways. I don't need your help and I sure as hell don't need your b*tching."

Her face turns from hurt to anger but I don't care.

She got me into this situation after all.

"I won't have you speak to me in that manner."

"Just leave me alone mom."

"Whatever. Hope you enjoy being alone in this hell."

She snicker. What a b*tch.

"Get out."

I grind out and she hiss at me.

"I said get out!"

I yell when she doesn't move fast enough.

The door flies open at this moment and Derrick walks in carrying a bouquet of roses.

"Rose! You are awake. Oh my God. You got us all worried."

He's by my side in seconds and holding the hand which isn't in bandages.

A familiar feeling shoot up my chest and I sigh.

When was the last time he held me like this.

Derrick just keeps beaming up at me like he's truly happy I'm alive.

"I'll take my leave now."

My mother says acidly, breaking the moment and I feel like strangling the annoying woman as she walks out.

"Is she okay?"

Derrick asks and I nod.

"Just upset that I almost died."

I say.

"We were all worried."

He says and I wonder who are the people he keeps referring to as we.

I can't imagine Nelson is one of them though.

Did he survive? God, how I hope he died in the accident.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Derrick's soft voice brings me out of my thoughts and I furrow my brows in confusion.

"Tell you what?"

"Don't try to lie Rose. I saw all your bruises. How long has he been hurting you?"

The pity in his eyes doesn't settle well with me but I would take any feelings he gives me that isn't hate or disgust.

"Am sorry."

Is all I can say.

"No. Don't be sorry. A man shouldn't do that to a woman. I get that you were scared but you should have said something to someone. If not me then to your mother. She said she was also oblivious to all this."

He says and I try not to roll my eyes.

Of course she'll deny knowing anything.

"Did he threaten you?"

He asks and I bring my eyes up to his.

His are full of pity and something akin to guilt.

"Don't be afraid. He can't hurt you anymore. He's in a coma anyways and the doctors don't know if he'll ever wake up."

Derrick tells me and a feeling of untapped joy rush through me.

Did my life just get better?

"You seem happy by this news."

Derrick muse and I wince.

I can't have him see me as an heartless b*tch so I summon the waterworks.

It always worked.

"Shhh. I shouldn't have said that. Don't cry please."

"I'm sorry. It's just, I--I can't help but feel relieved. He hurt me Derry."

I use the name I used to call him as he pat my arm.

"No more okay?"

He says.

"There's something else you must know."

I say quietly.

"I know I should have told you this a long time ago but Nelson threatened my mom's and my life."

I drop the bomb amidst sniffs and fake sobs.

"What?!"

He seem to be debating if he should believe me.

"He said he would kill the both of us if I didn't marry him."

"Oh my God."

"I was so scared Derry but you were not here to protect me. I am not trying to blame you though. You needed your degree. It was important to you but when you came back to the country, I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted to tell you everything but you kept pushing me away. I wanted so bad to tell you I love you more than life itself. That I didn't mean to betray you. I was willing to die for you to know the truth but you shut me out."

I hiccup a bit for effect then sob more into my palms.

A small smile touch my lips as I feel strong arms envelope me.

"Shhhh.

Read " Set me free " by the same author ( Ameh juliet )

. I'm sorry."

He breathes into my hair as I shake in his arms.

"Derrick, it's time for the ultrasound. The doct--"

I see that Maya of a woman walk in and falter in her steps when she sees Derrick hugging me.

I wrap my own arms around Derrick and caress his back.

"Hey, you are awake now."

She says loudly this time and Derrick startle.

He quickly pulls away from me and I feel murderous.

"Maya."

He says and scratch his head awkwardly.

"Thank God you made it alive Miss Rose. Derrick and I have been worried sick."

She says without emotion and I fake a smile.

"Thank you so much Mara."

I say.

"It's Maya."

She correct

"Sorry honey. Thanks for your well wishes Maya."

I say and look towards Derrick who's fiddling with the flowers he brought in earlier.

"Get better soon. I was going to drag this one with me for our first ultrasound but it seems you are busy so--- I'll just come back later. Maybe I'll just do it alone. No big deal."

She laughs awkwardly and starts to leave when Derrick grab unto her hand.

They share a look and the jealousy within me grows beyond bounds.

The light in the room catches on her wedding ring and I bite my teeth.

Those rings should be mine. I should be the one carrying his baby.

He's mine.

"We are not busy."

I hear Derrick whisper to her.

"Yea. We are done here. But Maya, can you help me to the bathroom please? I've been pressed for some time now."

I say sweetly. Of course she can't disagree.

She nods and I smile.

It's time we have a heart to heart.

Wants to study in Canada? Checkout this ongoing scholarships in Canada

Do you want to Study Abroad? Get all the necessary information here »

Ebonystory.com
  • Views (11887)
  • Likes (13)
  • Comments (16)
  • Rating (4.56)
  • Zichat Gwazah picture
    Zichat Gwazah
    Hmmmmmm Rose leave this people alone. I just hope she won't try anything stupid this time. Greedy bitch
  • Uwem Udoh picture
    Uwem Udoh
    I just hope she wont try anything stupid, thanks for the update Jules, trust you are well now and nice profile pic...
  • Pamela cube picture
    Pamela cube
    She's a bitch...why didn't she bite her tung during the accident she's talking nonsense!
  • Debby Treasure picture
    Debby Treasure
    Nothing should happen to my Maya o
  • Olusegun Peter picture
    Olusegun Peter
    This stupid Rose will complicate issue now, she is going to tell Maya lies about her and Derrick being together thereby poison Maya's mind against Derrick.
  • Loveth Dennis picture
    Loveth Dennis
    If Maya is stupid and fall her trap is her budiness
  • Oke Olabisi picture
    Oke Olabisi
    this Rose is a bitch why dont she die in that accident i pray God should protect Maya from her
  • Abena Asima picture
    Abena Asima
    Derick is not being wise
  • Abena Asima picture
    Abena Asima
    Derick is not being wise
  • Opeoluwa picture
    Opeoluwa
    Juliet I can't read the one u just uploaded and the episode is 26 and not 25
  • Hamzat Hormothorla picture
    Hamzat Hormothorla
    Unable to read the one you just uploaded
  • Priscy Ohene picture
    Priscy Ohene
    Ameh I can't read what u just posted it keeps loading episode 25 for me
  • Nkinzi jane picture
    Nkinzi jane
    Cant read wat u have uploaded,,the new episode,,,,
  • sachisco picture
    sachisco
    Have been corrected
  • Ameh juliet picture
    Ameh juliet
    It has been rectified guys. Sorry for d confusion
  • Orji Christiana picture
    Orji Christiana
    Derrick is an ingrate
Comments motivate writers to write more. Please kindly drop one

Other Episodes of The fill-in wife

Latest Story Episodes ↓

0 Ebonites currently online

African Story Community

EbonyStory.com is the best place to read and share fresh interesting African stories online. Starting from Romance stories, Adventure stories, Action stories, Spiritual stories, Horror stories and many more. All our stories are free and no signup required to start reading. We have wonderful writers that are ever ready to give you the latest interesting stories with moral lessons to keep you smiling all day.

The quality of our stories together with the simplicity of our platform makes us one of the best in Africa. Our stories are written inform of Story Book ( Novels ), Short Story and Poem

You can subscribe for our story update via: Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, Instagram

If you have any complain email [email protected] or call +2349021037057