PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
Written By Precious Boluwatife Kolade
? EPISODE 28 ?
?MUSIC PLAYING ?
?The world is spinning round and round in my head?
?I don’t understand what’s going on?
?Why do I feel this way when I hear your name
?Your breath has captured me?
?Your love is engraved in my heart.?
?Yet you keep pushing me away,you keep pushing me away?
?Ohh…baby,baby please…hold me close I wanna stay next to you, I wanna hold you tight ?
?Please baby baby don’t you ever leave me cos I wanna spend the rest of my life with you. ?
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
? VALERIE ?
Finally, we got to the place which I don’t even know.
I hopped down from the bike and removed the helmet from my head and gave it to him .
I looked around as the breeze blew .
I stepped further to the front and spread my hands up like I wanna fly.
“So, where are we going to precisely? I said facing him.
“My house? He landed.
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
?IAN?
I couldn’t think of any other place where I could take her too than my house.
Yeah, my mother is on a wheelchair and my younger sister takes care of her .
I watched her as she spread her arms into the air.
I wanted to hold her waist tight and tell her I love her.
“Where are we going to? She asked again
“My house”. I smiled stepping in front of a door.
The house was painted white and it has trees whose leaves are dried and brown .
The trees died probably because no one can wet it or take care of it.
The windows were very dirty and I hope she didn’t recognize it.
“Here we are,my home”. I opened the door as we both entered.
“Wow,you have a nice apartment”. She said scanning the room.
It was very silent and I wonder where Mom, Ivy and Molly went to.
Suddenly Molly barked as Ivy ran along with her.
“Molly, get back here… Molly…I’ll make sure I spank you,give me back my pencil Molly”. She groaned when she ran into Valerie as they both fell to the floor.
Molly dropped the pencil and ran towards my side as I lifted her up.
Wofff… woff!!
She barked licking my cheeks.
“I told you not to do that anymore”. I dropped her on the floor”. I said dropping her.
“I’m so sorry…never knew you were coming. Hello Ian”. Ivy said standing up as she offered her hand to Valerie who took it warmly.
“Is this your sister? Valerie said .
“Valerie,meet Ivy….Ivy meet Valerie”. I said .
Our room was quite messy as I picked up the litters that adorned our room .
“Is this your girlfriend? Ivy smiled winking at me.
“No! I and Valerie chorused. She avoided my eyes probably because she’s shy.
I blushed.
“I’m just a friend of his, we work in the same place Ivy”. Valerie smiled.
“Ohhh .. she’s the- ” Ivy wanted to talk as I moved close to her and covered her mouth.
“What’s that? She queried.
“Nothing”. I said sharply . I removed my hand from Ivy’s mouth and begged her not to say anything.
“Where’s Mom and Dad? She asked.
Would she like the sight of my Mom? Dad passed away already . How would she feel if she heard that .
“It’s a long story, I’ll get you water…sit down “. Ivy said.
Ohh that’s right! I didn’t even tell her to sit.
“Thanks Ivy”. Valerie said sitting down.
“Dad passed away and Mom is on a wheelchair…. she’s okay, but she’s always moody thinking about Dad. I dropped out of college because no one is willing to help us. So, I found a job at where we’re working currently and it has been helping me.
The only problem now is Mom and Ivy . Ivy stopped schooling too and she’s lagging behind. The last teacher I paid to take care of her tutorials almost rapped her”. I stated .
That day I knew something was wrong when I was at office.
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
? FLASHBACK ?
“Ian, what’s wrong with you ,you seem moody? Eva said walking up to the counter.
“It seems I’m ill…”
“Ohh… you should take the day off , don’t worry Dennis will stand in the gap for you. Treat yourself and make sure you get a lot of rest “. She patted my back and left me.
I changed my clothes and hopped on my bike as I rode home.
I didn’t bother to knock,it’s not my habit at all. I feel we’re the owner of the house and we can do as we like .
As I entered, I heard scattering of things.
The sitting room was scattered. I actually thought someone broke in.
But if someone did, the door shouldn’t be like this .
“Oh my gosh! Mom? Ivy? I ran towards the rooms as I wanted to knock Mom’s door I realized it was opened.
“Mom? I shouted. She was on the floor and her wheelchair was far away from her
Her room was scattered too.
What’s going on.
“Ian…Ivy? Ivy? She sobbed pointing towards the other room
I ran to the room and realized it was locked on the inside
“Ian? Someone help? I heard muffled sounds coming from it room and it sounded like Ivy .
“Ivy? Open this door? Who is there with you? I h!t the door fiercely and banged at it but it won’t budge.
She kept calling my name for help. I could hear someone struggling with her too. It sounded like a man
Who the h’ll is toying with my family.
I raced downstairs again and got what I can use to break the door down . I ran up back and broke the door down.
“Mr Lucas? I said opening my mouth.
“Ian, please save me”.. my 10 year old sister cried
He was already on top of Ivy. She was in tears and her clothes were torn . He tied her hands to the edge of the bed.
“Get out and stop invading my privacy”. He yelled standing up as he came towards me.
I gave him a pvnch as his mouth bIed. He can’t even fight me . I have this thuggish side of me actually .
I gave him the beating of his life as he floundered and I picked him back from the floor dragging him towards the stairs,by his hair.
“You’ll regret what you’ve done for the rest of your life”. I said dragging him again.
He pleaded .
“Go easy on him Ian”. Mom pleaded with the way I treated the man.
I called the cops and they came instantly. He was arrested.
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
_____PRESENT_____
“Oh my gosh Ian, I don’t know you went through a lot”. She held my hand and looked deep into my eyes.
I felt at ease instantly. My heart connected with hers.
“Yeah, it’s fine …. thanks,let me bring Mom so you can say hello to her”.
“Okay, or should I come and see her inside? She suggested.
“No…no…I’ll bring her now”. I stood up and went inside. I took her gently along the stairs to the sitting room.
“Mom? Valerie stood up and ran towards her like she has known her for many days .
“My dear…” Mom held her cheeks as she smiled.
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
? VALERIE ?
I got along well with Ian’s family and I forgot all my problems.
I forgot what happened between Harris and I.
Ivy is sigh a sweet little girl and I volunteered to teach her .
“Really? Ian said
“Yes, I’ll come here anytime I’m less busy so I’ll tutor her. Every child needs education and support. I feel Ivy needs it too”. I said as Ivy ran into my arms.
“Thanks Valerie, you’re the best. I can’t wait to know more about alphabet’. She said hugging me.
I ran my hands through her thick brown hair.
“It’s fine darling, you’re like a kid sister to me”. I kssed her.
His Mom too was nice to me, I really pitied the fact that she can’t walk . She smiled and we played too.
It was evening. I had to tuck Ivy to bed since she insists. I read her a Bible story.
“So you mean Jesus died for you and I? Those people are so wicked. He’s just a little baby? How would Mary and Joseph feel?
“Gosh, you ask so many questions. He was a man when he was crucified and not a little baby and yes he died for you and I”. I rubbed her hair .
“Will you tell me one more story please? She begged and held my hand
“Okay, just one more… it’s the story of Hosea an his wife who was an ha.rlot”
“Ha.rlot? What’s that?
“It’s like prostitution, you’ll get to understand better when you grow up”.
“So,her name is Gomer. She kept cheating on her husband even after having three kids with the name Jezreel,Lo – ammi and Lo – ruhamma.
Finally, after being rejected by her lovers , she came back to her husband Prophet Hosea who endured all just because of the love he has for his wife. He accepted her back into his arms because she repented . Do you know the lesson in this story?
I said waiting for a reply but she was asleep.
The door creaked open and Ian entered.
“Shushhhhhhhhh? I placed a finger on my lips after pouting.
He covered his mouth and tip-toed outside,still holding the handle of the door . I tiptoed with him too after covering her with her bedspread.
He was at my back and he was about to close the door and I was about to turn when we faced each other.
I stared into his black eye balls . My hands were on his broad chest and my head was now facing his lips .
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
??IAN ??
My heart beat skipped as I stared at her.
I stared at her lips. They look so soft and pink . I want it attached to mine .
We were silent.
I tilted my head forward still staring into her eyeballs when Mom came to us.
“Ohh…I’m sorry for intruding”. She smiled wheeling her wheelchair backwards.
“Mom, I’m leaving already,I tucked her in and she’s asleep. I’ll come another time “. Valerie left my front and went to her .
“It’s okay my dear, Ian will drive you home. God bless you my darling”. Mom said tears welling in her eyes.
“Mom, come on…. I’ll still come some other time”. Valerie hugged her again .
“I’ll take her home Mom, take care lock the door behind. When I come I’ll knock”. I said and escorted her out .
PREGNANT AND REJECTED : EPISODE 21 – 30
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