The Puzzle - Episode 20

IT'S A DREAM!

 A soft tap on David's shoulder woke him up. He opened his eyes and quickly sprang to his feet as soon as he remembered where he was. 

"What did you say happened doctor?" He shouted.

"I didn't say anything yet sir. I met you sleeping... Well I just came to tell you..."

"Nooooo, doctor! Don't break that news to me. It can never happen. My wife shall not die but live in Jesus name..."

"Amen!" The doctor replied baffled by David's strange reaction.
"Calm down Mr. David, your wife is fine now. She has been moved to the female private ward B. You can go and check on her now, though she is still asleep because of the medications I gave her..."

"Wait doctor, how about the poison, has it been flushed out?" David interrupted quickly.

"Poison? She took no poison. She only passed out as a result of too much physical and probably psychological stress which her present condition could not withstand. But she's fine now. Her foetus is okay too. No complications whatsoever."

"Oh thanks doctor. I am grateful." David replied excitedly when he realised that he had only been dreaming.
"Thanks doctor Michael, I am so grateful. And I am sorry about what happened earlier today

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. But how come my daughter resemble yours so much?"

"Well, I cannot explain either. It's such a mystery but let's talk about that later. Go and check on your wife now, I know you are dying to see her but don't disturb her sleep please, she needs to rest"

"Okay doctor, I promise not to. I will see you later in your office."

David went straight to ward B where Rose was placed. She was fast asleep. He moved slowly to her and felt her forehead.

"Rose, please get well soon. I promise to be a better and more available husband and father. As for the Romance you often complained about, I promise to adjust okay?"
He sat on a chair beside the bed and held her right hand firmly as if he would never let go...

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Meanwhile, Nurse Loveth had seen Roseline when she was wheeled into the hospital. Her heart pounded faster immediately she sighted her. "This woman again, what happened to her?" She thought. Since the time she saw her, Loveth had lost concentration. The scene where one of Rose's twin was sold to another woman kept coming back to her and she lost her peace.
Then, an idea struck her. She had been working with Dr Michael for sometime now and she was very sure that he is a very nice man. She could confide in him. She decided to tell him about her secret, peradventure he may have one or two ideas about how she could go about her confession to Mr and Mrs Evans.

She had made her findings about Dr Johnson, the doctor that sold one of the twins, she discovered that he had died about a year ago. Meaning that she is the only one alive that knows about this secret. Another thing is that Dr Johnson's death denotes that there is a very slim chance of getting the other twin to her parent except if fate can bring them back to each other.

She contemplated on whether to still confess or not since the person that might know the whereabouts of the other child is no more alive. But something within her tells her that she would still come in contact with the woman that bought the baby.

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. She sighed and determined to confess to regain her peace and rest her conscience.

She walked to the CMD's office and knocked on the door. She opened the door slowly.

"I want to see you doctor and it is very important sir."

"Yes, Loveth." Michael answered. He was still brooding over the resemblance between Daniella and Debbie. She was about to dial Eliz's number so as to speak with Daniella when Loveth knocked on his door.

"Nurse Loveth, I hope all is well? He inquired. He strongly hoped she was not planning to resign. Loveth is one of his best staff at Fountain hospital, he would really feel her absence if she eventually leaves him.

"Urmmmhgh!" Loveth cleared her throat. "There is something I really need to tell you doctor... " 

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So, Daragoldy was right when she said I was pulling your legs. Lol... We thank God for Mr&Mrs Evans. Thanks for everyone who showed much love to Roseline.

Now, Loveth is about to solve the puzzle, stay tuned.

Happy weekend to yo all!