Mother’s Love Episode 13
MOTHER’S LOVE – Episode 13
A story by Jochrine Kunda
I left Nancy and Mapalo’s back yard house where I had my supper and went back to the house, I went straight to my bedroom and threw myself on the bed and let sleep take over though it was difficult as I still thought of Florence and her sister until I got some shut eye
I was tied to a tree in a forest I recognized, the forest dad left me at some spot in search of Monica but what was I doing there? A woman I knew very well approached me, the one who chased me with a machete knife but how did she get to me because I didn’t remember getting tied up?
Me: please don’t ki*ll me Florence
Florence: I’ve long warned you to stay out of my way but you never listen and all you do is cause trouble and become a nuisance, you escaped the last time I almost killed you but there’s no running this time
She laughed out loud and I could feel my heart beat very fast then I couldn’t breath properly, it got worse by each step she took and when she got to me she lifted the knife up and I saw it’s edge shine then she stabbed my heart and I screamed. I woke up with a painful chest and had a blurred vision then I blinked a couple of times and saw Florence in my bedroom and the pains got severe as she approached me
Me: s…stay…away…fr…from..m..me….
It was lights out for me as I’d run short of breath…..
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I tried opening my eyes but they were heavy and light was very bright so I closed them and opened them again then I heard Florence shouting that I was awake and that someone needed to call a doctor, I looked at her as the events of what happened played in my mind and I got scared until dad walked in with a doctor and I glanced at the clock on the wall which showed that it was 3am. “So he still cares about me?” I asked myself
Dad: baby, how’re feeling?
He asked as he approached me then I just shrugged my shoulders coz I really didn’t know how I felt then the doctor came to me and asked me how I felt before I passed out and I explained to him how painful the chest pains were when I was traumatized
Doctor: how often do you experience fatigue?
Me: I’ve been experiencing it a lot recently
He noted it down then nodded his head
Doctor: do you experience dizziness, fainting or abnormal heart rhythms?
Me: I do experience dizziness and abnormal heart rhythms but fainting only occurred on mom’s burial
Doctor: Mr Mulenga, some tests have already been run on your daughter so can we talk in my office?
Me: No, just say it right here but send this woman away
I didn’t want Florence to be part of our discussion so the doctor told her to excuse us then she slowly walked away and turned to look at me with hurt all over her face before she went out
Doctor: according to the tests we’ve run, I’m sorry to announce to you that your daughter suffers from a congenital heart disease
Me: con…. What?
Doctor: congenital heart disease, it’s a heart abnormality present at birth and is passed on from one person to another which means your family has got a history of this disease, it runs in your family
Dad slowly nodded his head and I wasn’t hearing what the doctor was saying anymore coz I went numb
Dad: is it a serious problem doc?
Doctor: yes because the arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart and back out to the body do not function correctly and it reduces or blocks blood flow which may lead to various heart complications
Dad: so what’re you going to do?
Doctor: in the meantime I’ll prescribe drugs for her that will prevent blood clots from forming and control irregular heart beats which is dangerous but don’t worry she’ll be discharged soon we just want to monitor her progress and make sure she doesn’t stress when she’s home
Dad quickly nodded
Dad: no, she won’t stress
The doctor walked out and dad came to my bed where he sat
Dad: baby, what happened?
Me: I once dreamed of Florence trying to ki*ll me before you even married her, the day you first introduced her to us and today when you were away on a business trip i had the same dream but this time I was tied to a tree and she successfully stabbed me, i woke up screaming and found her in my bedroom approaching me then I passed out. The dream felt so real
I saw that dad was trying to digest what I’d told him then he held me closer to him
Me: she’s planning on killing me along with her relatives
Dad: Lucy, don’t involve other people
Me: I’m telling the truth dad coz I overheard her sister saying that if it were her she’d make sure that I don’t enjoy your wealth then this happens, I knew there was something weird about that woman
Dad: everything will be fine, sweetheart
He said as he brushed my back and I slowly got out of his arms
Me: dad, I dont want to find her in iyr house otherwise she’ll finish me off
Dad: shhh calm down.
Me: promise me I won’t and she shouldn’t go anywhere near Monica
Dad: you won’t….
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I woke up to someone brushing my hair then I opened my eyes only to find Austin with a huge smile on his face and I couldn’t help but smile back
Austin: you still look beautiful with your messed up hair and dry lips
Me: you’ll never stop being silly
Austin: I’m serious and I couldn’t even sleep a wink when I heard what happened
Me: why? You thought I’d die?
I joked
Austin: I knew you’d cheat death, you really wanna know how you’ll die?
Me: let me hear you lie
Austin: you’re too strong to die but you’ll die minutes later after I do
I laughed
Me: but why will I?
Austin: you’ll learn about my death and will also die because you’ll be left with no Austin to trouble and will feed on porridge
I laughed at him but he had a serious look on his face
Me: silly you
Austin: otherwise how’re you feeling?
Me: I’m okay now that you’re here
Austin: I told uncle that I’d move in with you until you’re fully recovered and he gladly accepted
Me: and aunt?
Austin: well, mom isn’t a problem coz I just told her that I’m going to live with you
Me: that’s the best thing you’ve ever done
I squealed
Austin: uncle will be here to fetch us anytime soon so get prepared
Me: does that mean you’re discharging me?
Austin: exactly
I went to the bathroom were I got changed and found him lying on my bed comfortably when I returned
Me: I just hope he’s sent that witch away
Austin: what really happened?
I explained everything to him and I could see that he was angry by the time I was done
Austin: for a moment I thought you were being unfair to the woman not knowing that she was on some mission
Me: that witch deceives people with her angelic look
We continued talking until dad walked in with the doctor and I was released to go home….on our way I couldn’t stop laughing because of Austin’s character, we got home and he helped me out and walked me out as I leaned on him for balance while dad carried the bag of stuff I used. We got in the house and found Florence playing snakes and ladders with Monica and Kelvin then our eyes bumped into each other and she got up with a smile on her face then she approached me. I got tongue tied coz dad promised me that I wouldn’t find her in the house
Florence: welcome home sweetie, how’re you feeling? Let’s go to the dining I’ve prepared you breakfast
Me: No
I managed to say
Florence: but Lucy, you’re taking your medication and have to ea…..
Me: Dad, what is she still doing here?
She looked at me surprised
Dad: Lucy, she can’t…….
Me: really dad? After she tries to ki*ll me which she did in my dream you still keep her here? I see where your loyalties lie so I’m going to pack and leave instead
Dad: you can’t go anywhere, Lucy you aren’t in the right state to live alone
Me: I’m also not ready to die prematurely
I attempted to leave but Florence spoke
Florence: I’ll leave
Dad looked at her in shock while Monica wore a pained face considering the relationship she had built with her and Kelvin but I didn’t care because it was for her wellbeing as well
Dad: No honey you don’t have to leave you……
Florence: I’ll give her space to heal since she can’t handle my presence, I love you wholeheartedly and want what’s best for you just like I do for Monica and Kelvin because you’re all my children so I’ll go back to my people so that you can heal but Lucy I want you to know that I have no idea of what you’re talking about because I was in my way to my bedroom when I heard you talking, screaming and panicking so I came to your bedroom and turned the lights on and you immediately woke up but you still weren’t looking so good so I came closer to you and you passed out. I went to the backyard and knocked on Nancy and Mapalo’s door but they never answered so I went to the taxi rank alone to get you transportation then I called your father so you saying that I’m responsible for what happened only hurts me to the core and I won’t lie
She took her son and walked away then dad followed her and she later came back with her bags which she wheeled out and Kelvin followed her while he shed tears looking at Monica and she did the same, dad was behind her trying to make her stay but it wasn’t worth it….
To be continued…