The Puzzle - Episode 21

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DISCOVERY

"Yes Loveth, I am all ears," Dr Michael replied, his eyes glued on Loveth.

She shifted uneasily in her chair. She really hoped she made a good decision by wanting to inform the doctor about her secret. She opened her mouth and closed it again.

"Calm down Loveth, whatever it is, feel free to say it. I am more like a brother now okay?" Dr Michael assured her . His words put Loveth's mind at ease. 

"Thanks doctor, it is a secret I have carried around with me over the years, but my conscience would not let me rest. I need to tell someone about it. Even my husband is not aware of it."

"Oh really? You have made a good decision to open up to me and I appreciate that a lot. Your secret is safe with me."

"Hmmmmmm..." Loveth sighed and continued her speech. "Eight years ago, I worked with one Doctor Johnson who owned a private hospital at Akure, Ondo state. On a particular day, a woman  delivered a set of twins, two girls through Cesarean Section. Dr Johnson sold one of the twins to a certain woman that was said to have a damaged womb but still wanted to have a child at all cost. So, she feigned the pregnancy and came to the hospital as if in labour

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. The doctor sold one of the twins to her at a huge price. I was with the doctor in the theatre room that day. He instructed me to take one of the babies to the woman in the next ward. Against my wish and conscience,  I took the baby to her, I mean the fake mother.

The woman who was delivered of a set of twins back then was Mrs. Roseline Evans. That was why I was bent on knowing her surname when I came to you to inquire about her. Now, I am very sure she is the one."

"What? Are you really sure of what you are saying?" Dr Michael whispered as if he was afraid to speak.

"Yes doctor, please help me. Each time I remembered the scene, my conscience is troubled. The day I saw Mrs Evans walk into this hospital, I recognized her immediately. I am sure there is a reason why God brought our paths to meet again. I am determined to make this confession. I do not know how to go about it. I am really scared of being arrested or jailed. 

According to my findings, Dr Johnson is dead, meaning that I am the only person alive that knows about this secret. Do you think it is safe for me to confess or not? I really need your advice..."

By now, Loveth had burst into tears. The echoes of cries the baby let out immediately she gave her to the fake mother kept ringing in her memories, as if the baby knew that her mother had been switched...

The sound of a pen that dropped on the floor jolted her out of her reverie.

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. She looked up at the doctor who stared at her in total horror and shock. He didn't know when his pen dropped from his hands. 

Loveth was scared of Dr Michael's look, "I hope I haven't made a grave mistake by telling this man," she thought.

Michael started sweating profusely  despite the air conditioner in the office. He stood up from his chair and fell back again.
The events that took place earlier in the day flooded his mind. Debbie's perfect resemblance with Daniella his own daughter. The reality of what is about to happen started to unfold in his mind. 

He knew this is going to be hard but he is almost sure that Eliz was the woman who bought the child. He was so scared of coming in terms with the truth.
Eliz  had left home when the supposed pregnancy was 3months old. She told her husband that she felt so sick and she would prefer to go to her aunt who stays in the Eastern part of the country till her delivery date. Michael was working in a hospital in Abuja then, he came home only once in a month, which made him prefer the option his wife presented to him. He reasoned that it would not be safe for her to stay alone at home in case of any complaint or possible complications. 
Not knowing that his wife had another plan entirely.

"Noooooooo! It can't be. It can never be! Daniella is mine. She is coming back to me with her mother!" He screamed.

"What are you talking about doctor?" Loveth asked surprised about the doctor's reaction.

 Michael turned to her and asked, "if you see this woman that bought the baby, can you recognize her?"

"Very well doctor," she answered, wondering what the doctor was up to.

"Good, come with me then, quick!"

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It has happened oh! Loveth has caused trouble...

What do you advise Michael to do if you were in his shoes?

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  • daragoldy16@gmail.com picture
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    ummmm, he should confess but still have s claim over Danielle
  • Benedicta Osei Arhin picture
    Benedicta Osei Arhin
    tooooo short my dear, pls next episode
  • belladiva54@gmail.com picture
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    very interesting. please new episode oooo
  • Ayomide Huntress picture
    Ayomide Huntress
    Michael should better marry another wife
  • Oluwadare Mojisola picture
  • Oluwadare Mojisola picture
  • Afia Boahemaah picture
    Afia Boahemaah
    Came late and tooo short pleaseeeeee....
  • Otunba picture
    Otunba
    Just accept his fate, And send his wife away
  • Fabian Ibeh picture
    Fabian Ibeh
    My advice to Micheal is...Teniola pls make it longer. I need a longer read so as to advice Micheal better my dear.
  • Olaleye Adedamola picture
    Olaleye Adedamola
    Hmmmmn, He need to accept d fate and remarry another woman. Too short next
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    All of you have finished Eliz! Chai! So sorry for the short episode, was so busy at work
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    @ Fabian. Seems you know David better than Michael lol...
  • Emash picture
    Emash
    Dr Michael is not perfect too, infidelity is the reason his wife is staying away. He shd js find out her own version, she lied, true but..... Michael shd come clean, no matter wot he is stil Daniella's father. Eliz if ur hubby takes u back, trust God for ur own child, or js go for surrogacy, damaged womb doesn't mean her ovaries ain't functioning. Tobi over to you
  • chisom Julia picture
    chisom Julia
    This story is becoming tough but thanks for the confession.
  • Fabian Ibeh picture
    Fabian Ibeh
    Maybe, when I read David's part, I feel like I'm reading about myself ...but not the unromantic part. *smiles*
  • Adeoti Akindele picture
    Adeoti Akindele
    This is serious o! Double trouble, thump up @Moyosore
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Lol @ Fabian. Thanks @ Adeoti
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Hmmmmmm... nice advice @Emash
  • princess precious picture
    princess precious
    heeh!!!!! Wahala go shele.......
  • Aina Ayanfe Dave picture
    Aina Ayanfe Dave
    Accept his fate and give back the girl to Mr and Mrs Evans
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Haha.. serious trouble oo
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Haha.. serious trouble oo
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Haha.. serious trouble oo
  • Gwen Amara picture
    Gwen Amara
    Wow! So inspiring. God bless d writter
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