The pain of a lovely heart episode 19 – 21

THE PAINS OF A LONELY HEART

Episode 19
O.D Oluwasegun

Before she could think of finishing the whole meal, her tummy began grumbling. She was in severe pain. She shouted for help that got attention of the nurses. A white foamy substance was coming out of her mouth which seemed Juliet had been poisoned.

Her condition looked critical while the pupil of her eyes were disappearing. Her life was in God’s hand now. The Doctor c@m£ in after being prompted about Juliet’scondition.

Daniel’s instinct told him that something was wrong with Juliet. In no time he c@m£ to the hospital but was prevented from seeing Juliet until the Doctor had finished attending to her. Daniel sat down at the OPD and silently prayed. He knew there was something wrong with Juliet.

James c@m£ to the hospital to find Daniel sitting there. He joined him and asked how Juliet was faring. “I really don’t know but I learnt the doctor is attending to her at the moment. Where is your mother ?” Daniel asked.

“Off to see Ben”, he answered.

Daniel felt this was the right moment to find from James if he really reported his brother to the police so He c@m£ up with a trick. “James, how could your brother do such a thing to Juliet?” Daniel said.

“I really don’t know what c@m£ over him. I always do my best as a brother to advise him but I just don’t know why he went to that extreme,” James said. “Such is life. Whoever reported the issue to the police really did well. Juliet will be so happy to hear her ra-pist has been caught” Daniel said.

As childish as James was, he revealed that he was the one who reported the case. “Actually, I did. I can’t afford to see Juliet go throu-gh that pains at the expense of my brother’s freedom. Justice cannot be tampered with mercy”, said James.

“So you actually placed your brother behind bars, I see. When he actually stood up and defended you when you got involved in drug issues back in the states. He pleaded with your late dad to come to your aid even when your father didn’t want to. I must say, your freedom today is practically by Ben’s effort, yet this is how you repay him” Daniel said James was frightened by the words of Daniel.

“I see, Ben has been talking to you a lot” James told Daniel. “Not at all, but James, I know everything that’s going on” Daniel said. This frightened him the more as he kept talking. James excused himself. He couldn’t take it anymore. He walked out and left his pres£nce.

As soon as he stepped out of the hospital, he had a call from Alice. “I told you not to call me anymore,” James said as soon as he answered. ” …and do you think I want to? I’m going to make sure you really suffer for what you have caused me, I have alre-ady struck and am sure you are going to hear a bad news soon.

This is not the end, you will crawl and beg for my mercy”, Alice threatened him. As much as he was scared and worried about her threats, he didn’t make it obvious for her to see. “You can’t do anything to me Alice, I have you at my f!ngerti-ps. You obey and listen to me. You belong to me and I choose to do whatever I want with you”, James told her. She laughed and said, “we shall see” and she hanged up on him. James nee-ded to be vigilant and alert for what Alice may be planning to do.

Mrs. Johnson had returned to the hospital and was together with Daniel waiting for the doctor. Due to the confrontation from Daniel, she ha-rd ly spoke a word to him. She watched him head to toe from where she was sitting with anger and fear at the same time.

Finally, the Doctor c@m£ out. He was actually looking down and worked up. It seemed something had gone wrong. Daniel rushed to him as the Doctor approached Mrs. Johnson.

“Doctor any good news?” Asked Mrs. Johnson. The doctor responded, “Its rather unfortunate, we tried all that we could…..

Episode 20
By O.D Oluwasegun

“Its rather unfortunate, we tried all that we could, but Juliet can’t be able to walk again, it will take a miracle to make her walk” The Doctor said.

“Oh no my daughter, God will surely answer my prayers” Mrs. Johnson said. “He will indeed answer, Juliet will walk again. Doctor can we see her now? Daniel asked.

“Now about that, did any of you serve Juliet with breakfast today?” The Doctor asked. Daniel and Mrs. Johnson looked surprised with that question. “Am afraid no, what is it” Mrs. Johnson asked.

“Can I see you in my office Mrs. Johnson” The Doctor asked. “Yeah sure” Answered Mrs. Johnson. She then followed the Doctor to the office. From the question the Doctor gave, Daniel knew that it has to do with food poisoning. He wanted to see Juliet at all cost. Since he knew her ward, without the notice of anyone, he slowly entered the ward of Juliet. There she was, lying in her be-d, looking up to the ceiling. She was lost in thought. She knew she has been poisoned and that got her thinking. Who could have done such a thing to her? What wrong has she done to anyone to be treated like this? And who really s£nt that young Paulina girl who claimed that she was s£nt by Mrs Johnson.

This were the only few questions among many which run throu-gh her mind as she la-id in her sick be-d. She had no idea that she couldn’t walk. When Daniel walked in, she didn’t even notice because, she was so lost in thought.

Even though she couldn’t feel her legs move, amazingly she felt a cold t©uçh on her toes. That distracted her from her thoughts, she quic-kly checked to see who it was. It was Daniel. She smiled as she saw him. Her smile was so beautiful that it also got Daniel smiling.

He c@m£ closer to her, looked into her eyes. Juliet called out his name softly ” Daniel”

Daniel however, placed his f!nger on herl-ips, shushing her. He slowly bend his head down and k!$$£d her fore head. “Juliet, you are well” Daniel said. “I know My God will heal me Daniel” Juliet said.

” Don’t talk my dear, just pray and thank God.” Daniel said. He took out a complementary card from his pocket and gave it Juliet.

“As soon as you get out of here, go to this address” Daniel said. “For what Daniel, why are you acting strange” Juliet said.

She was worried about the attitude of Daniel. He was acting really strange and to some extent it scared Juliet. “I will be right back, let me check on something will be back then we can talk” Daniel said with a smiling face.

“where are you going to Daniel? Juliet asked. ” Don’t worry, I will be back. Close that beautiful eyes of yours and pray my dear” Daniel said this and walked out of the ward.

Ben was at the police station, still praying and asking God for forgiveness. He felt alone and sad. He thought he had been rejected by his family. Ever since he was arrested. Ap@rt from Daniel and his mother’s lawyer, no one had come to visit him, not even James or his own mother.

He felt neglected for his actions. Even though he had not been convicted yet, alre-ady he felt he has been isolated.

His only comfort was in prayer. As much as he always prayed to God for forgiveness, he felt inspired and strengthened after each prayer.

During that morning, one of the policemen c@m£ and called him out. To his surprise, the policeman told him that he was a free man. He couldn’t believe his ears. That was impossible, who could be behind this, he dressed up in the shi-t he wore when he got arrested. As he walked to the counter he saw Daniel there waiting for him.

“Daniel, how did you do it?” Ben asked. Daniel smiled at him and said, “Just get yourself re-ady, I will be waiting for you outside” Daniel said and went out.

Ben was given some papers to sign and as soon as he was done, he went out to meet Daniel. He got out and Daniel was no where to be found, he looked around everywhere but couldn’t find him anywhere.

“where could he be? Ben asked himself. He waited for awhile to see if he will show up but he didn’t. He had no option than to go. The first thing that c@m£ to his mind was to go and see Juliet at the hospital. He quic-kly left the police station.

Back at the Doctor’s office, the Doctor had a lengthy discussion concerning the food poisoning of Juliet that almost made her lost her life.

He advised that ap@rt from Mrs. Johnson and any other person who she will recommend, no one will have the privilege to visit Juliet until she is finally discharged for precautionary measures. Mrs. Johnson agreed to what the doctor had said and recommended only Jax and James. Ap@rt from them, no one will be allowed to see Juliet.

Right after their discussion Mrs. Johnson asked if she could see Juliet briefly. The Doctor gave her the go ahead and together they c@m£ out of the office.

“Mum” Ben called her from behind as soon as they got out of the office. He had arrived at the hospital. His mother was so surprised to see him.

“Ben, I was about to come and see you” Mrs. Johnson said.

Ben shock his head and said “Am here now, how is Juliet? Ben asked. “We are about going to see her, meet the Doctor. he is the one taking care of Juliet, Doctor this my son Ben”

They shook hands but was interrupted when someone called Ben from the back. It c@m£ from Juliet’s ward. They turned and to their surprise, there stood Juliet on her two legs standing in front of the ward. She looked healthy and was able to walk.

“what, this can’t be? The Doctor said with amazement…

Episode 21
By O.D Oluwasegun
“what? this can’t be. The Doctor said with amazement. “Doctor, I’m feeling very well. It’s as if nothing had happened to me” Juliet said Ben jumped into her and hvgged her so ti-ght.
“Aww Ben, I miss you so much” Juliet said. “Juliet, plea-se forgive me, forgive me plea-se” Ben kept on saying.

“What are you saying Ben? What have you done that you nee-d forgiveness” Juliet asked.

Mrs. Johnson just stood there. She was completely lost of words. It was like a dream to her. “Doctor, kindly run some test on her to be sure she’s really alright. Who knows? “Mrs. Johnson said.
“She looks fine to me but I will surely do that. Its amazing. Her spinal cord was totally damaged. This is really a miracle. Juliet kindly follow me, I nee-d to run some test on
you” the doctor said and went into the ward with her.

Mrs. Johnson was left with Ben at the OPD. She was still speechless, completely speechless.
Ben noticed that his mum was not in a happy mood. ” Mum, you seem not be happy about Juliet’s condition? Ben asked her.

” Look, there are a lot of things on my mind now so don’t start. In fact, don’t!” Mrs. Johnson said.

“Oh yeah, I see that Mum. A lot of things on your mind that you even forgot to visit your own son when he was arrested”, Ben told her.

“How dare you talk to me like that? I thought I told you that I was getting re-ady to come there” Mrs. Johnson said angrily.

Meanwhile James was on his way to see Alice. He knew that if he didn’t do something about it, she will end up doing something worse that he may probably not be able to
handle. He got to her place, knocked the door severally until she opened.
She was very surprised to see him there.

“So you finally decided to show up” said Alice. “Can you plea-se let me enter so we talk” James pleaded with her. “I see. I never knew you could be this sober. You may come
in” Alice said and left him behind the door. James followed up to her room and sat on the nearest sofa he could find. It was his plan to manipulate Alice into siding with him, then eventually he will pay her off.
” Yes, what brings you here? I don’t have much time on my side” Alice said.
James stood up from his chair and went straight to where she was sitting and knelt down before her.
Alice had never seen that side of James before. Somehow his actions t©uçhed her but she was determined to remain difficult.
Anytime she thinks of what James had done to her, she gets filled up with hatred and anger. “Alice, I’m really sorry about what ever is going on. I know what I have done to your health and life but give me the chance to take care of you” James begged her. ” Its amazing how James will beg for my forgiveness. I suppose you are doing this because of Juliet’s condition” Alice said.

“What has Juliet got to do with this? James asked. From the way Alice spoke, it was obvious that she had something to do with that food poisoning. James however didn’t know but knew that she was up to something.

“Oh so that girl still survived. How interesting? I see” Alice said. “Survived what? What are you talking about? James asked with anxiety. “Anyway, how then do you intend to care for me when you can’t erase that deadly sickness you have given me” Alice
said. “Just ask for anything and it will be granted. Just ask me. ” James proposed.

Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Ben was with his mother waiting on the doctor.
Mrs. Johnson had a phone call so excused herself from where Ben was sitting.
On Phone…..
Caller: “Mrs. Johnson, I have been waiting for you for so long and up till now, you are still not here.”

Mrs. Johnson: “I’m at the hospital. look, it seems Juliet is back on her feet. She was looking very healthy when I got here”

Caller: “Are you sure about this?”

Mrs. Johnson: ” You can come and see for yourself.”

Caller: “Mrs. Johnson, that does not change anything. You
still nee-d to pay me for what I did.”

Mrs. Johnson: “Look girl, as far as I’m concerned, things
are not going as planned. You nee-d to hold on with the
payment.”

Caller: ” No no, that was not the agreement. I nee-d my
money now or I will b!ow you out.”
Mrs. Johnson got very angry with the statement from the
caller.

Mrs. Johnson: ” Are you threatening me? You must be out
of your mind. Don’t forget your place.”

Caller: “Mrs. Johnson, I’m not joking. You can call it a threat
or whatever, I nee-d my money within the next 48hours.”
The caller said and hanged up on Mrs. Johnson.

“I can’t believe it. Look at this one too, threatening me.” Mrs.
Johnson said and went back into the hospital. Fortunately, as soon as she got to the OPD, the doctor was coming back from the ward with Juliet. Juliet’s face was covered with smiles as she was coming back with the doctor.

“Mrs. Johnson, this is really a miracle. Nothing seems to be wrong with Juliet now ap@rt from the miscarriage she had.
However, I can’t confirm as some of the result are not yet in” the doctor said.
“Doctor, so can I plea-se go home now” Juliet asked. “No, you must stay till all the results are in” Mrs. Johnson said.

“Well honestly, I don’t think there will be a problem with that. I don’t know why I should keep her. She is fine and free to go home” the doctor declared and left them to his office.
Mrs. Johnson was so not happy about it.

“Where is Daniel? Juliet asked. “I’m looking for him as well. Ever since he c@m£ to the
police station to see to my bail, I have not set my eyes on him” Ben said.
” Are you saying Daniel was behind your re-lease?” Mrs. Johnson asked.
“What’s going on here? Ben, were you arrested? Juliet asked.

“Don’t worry, there is a lot to talk about when we get home”
Ben said. “Alright, if you say so but I think I know where to find him. He gave me an address this morning. I think he might be there, you guys should take the lead, I will be back with him to the house” Juliet said

“Fair enough, Ben lets get going” Mrs. Johnson said and left with Ben to their house.
Juliet boarded a cab and gave the address to the cab driver since she didn’t really know the place. Soon she arrived at the place. It was a hvge building made up of various offices. Juliet thought she was at the wrong place but the only way she could find out was to rectify if the address was indeed were she was currently.
She entered the building which seem to be a very busy place with all caliber of people walking up and down dressed in cooperate out fit.
She went straight to the front desk, gave the address to the the lady at the front desk. The lady looked at the card and made a phone call.

Receptionist: “Hello, someone is here to you see you”

Unknown person: “Who is that?

The receptionist asked of Juliet’s name and she answered
accordingly

Receptionist: “she is Juliet ”

Unknown: “Let her come in.”

The receptionist hanged up and directed Juliet to the office. All along she taught she was going to meet Daniel. When she got to the office, she knocked and entered.

To her surprise, it was an elderly yet elegant worthy woman who was busily working on some do¢v-ments.

“Good day madam” Juliet greeted.
“Yes, how may I help you? ” the woman asked. “My name is Juliet, I’m actually after Daniel. He gave me this address to come here,” Juliet said.
The woman immediately st©pped what she was doing and looked at Juliet’s face carefully.
“Excuse me, what did you say your name is? she asked again “Juliet, Madam” Juliet answered. “…and Daniel gave you my address” she asked. “Yes Madam,” Juliet said.

The woman quic-kly stood up from her chair, went straight to Juliet and embr@ced her with tears in her eyes.
“Oh my God, you have finally brou-ght my daughter to me,” The Woman said embr@cing Juliet so ti-ght with tears in her eyes….

To be continued…