Episode 20
You’re breaking the deal? You brought me here for this??
Nooo, I wanted us to be husband and wife again, you’re pregnant for me!!
How are you sure it’s your baby??
I don’t need to be sure, I know it’s my child’ Annie please forgive me, I’ll never get tired of apologizing to you! Give me another chance!!
Derick, I still have two days to decide if I still want this marriage or not!! Turn on the lights, I want to go back to my room,
Should I kneel down?? Should I kneel in front of the world? Just tell me and I’ll do it Annie, I don’t want to lose you ‘ I am sorry’.
He was still talking when I got up, turn on the lights , wore his shirt and I fell asleep, he didn’t sleep’ he just stayed up all night regretting his actions , I wasn’t being too hard. I am trying to teach him a lesson , when I woke up he had already made breakfast and prepared for work!! I told him I wasn’t hungry but he insisted, I took the food and kept it,
It’s tomorrow derick, I want to go back home!!
He was speechless so Derick stayed for some minutes before going to work! ! All my time at home I ate, bath, watch tv and sleep, derick came back early with lots of things!
He gave them to me’ after thanking him I called his father asking him if the paper’s ready cause I am tired of seeing derick everytime, he told me it will be ready in the evening!! “Call ends”.
Derick knelt down again, I told him not to waste his time as it will not work, after telling him I left him there to my room!!
He called his father and his father said “ derick, if she doesn’t want you, sign the papers “
How can I? I love her!!
Seems she’s not ready to make peace with you!!
What should I do?? The day is almost over, she’s in her room..
Derick, I am in a meeting with your mother’.
Dad wait, I don’t have anyone to talk to right now, Annie is not giving me attention..
Stop disturbing me derick!!! *hangs up”.
I didn’t know when I got up , I was very hungry, I went to kitchen to eat, drank water and went to the sitting room to sleep, I couldn’t sleep, I woke up and began to watch a movie!!
Derick came and joined me, seeing him sitting close to me made me stand up..
Where are you going? He asked.
My room!!
You’re avoiding me? You saw me and decided to go to your room? Why are you heartless Annie??
I am not heartless, I want to sleep.
You don’t want to sleep,?if you want to sleep you shouldn’t have come to the sitting room!!
I don’t want to be close to you Derick!!
Really? Annie!!. He said as he stood up..
Don’t come close to me Derick!
Why? Are you scared of me??
No, I am not scared of you! Just don’t touch me!!
I am not touching you, you smell nice, you used the fragrance I bought for you?? He said as he pulled me close and k!ssed me’ you still want the divorce? He asked.
Yes! I still want it!! I responded.
Derick was silent for some seconds, he noticed I haven’t moved, so he k!ssed my cheek first, my nose and then a soft k!ss on my lips. Do you still want to sleep?? He asked.
Yeah!! I still want to sleep..
He ignored and continued k!ssing me, well’ I joined him and everything was going romantic , he removed my nightie, k!ssed me on my neck!! While his hand 🤚 grab my br***st.
Derick, stop! I said holding his hand.
He continued and carried me to his room..
I think this divorce will have to be some other time!! He said
The baby wants the father!
Our baby? He asked.
No, the other baby and your baby wants to meet!!
Episode 21
The way Derick was handling me was different, unlike the first few times we had sex! My eyes fell to the ground, it was more , more pleasure, none of my body parts were left untouched, he touched everywhere making me shiver like it was cold’ , he took charge and was on me for many minutes, I was never tired!! He handled me like a baby, it was like he’s trying to avoid me getting hurt, the more he was gentle the more I want him..
Finally, I c*me…
Do you still want the divorce? He asked.
Yes!! I wanna shower!! I said as I got up and went to the bathroom, he joined me an said” you want to still divorce someone you just made out with?
It doesn’t matter if we do anything! It’s just a normal thing everyone do!
Normal thing?? Come on Annie, just tell me you love me, stop all this okay!!
What are you even doing here?
I just came to shower, .. derick responded as turn on the shower, I didn’t know when my eyes went down his stuff again, I closed and opened my eyes.
Do you still want some more?? He asked laughing.
I didn’t give him any answer, I just signaled him and he understood,he joined me at the bath tub 🛀 and we started again, after having maximum satisfaction we went to bed together and slept off.
Waking up the next day, I quickly went to my room to freshen up, derick said he isn’t going to work!! He came to my room.
You’re dressed up? He asked.
Yeah,
Are you tired from yesterday ??
Derick, I am not tired!!
Your energy matches mine! He said as he tore my shirt nd grabbed me,, “ let’s do this in your room”” he added
Derick, derick, I called his name softly while mo@ning!!!
Isn’t it too early for this?? I asked.
No!! You’ve once came to the office to do this!! He responded as he bend me over and began pounding me so hard, it was so hard that I begged him to stop, He didn’t stop, I was enjoying it,
We were mo@ning and enjoying ourselves when we heard our door bell ring.
Who’s that spoiler? Derick said as he quickly put on his trouser and went to open the door, It was his father, his mother and his lawyer! I wore another gown and joined them.
I acted like nothing happened!
I am here with the papers! His father said.
There was silence, i and derick never said anything.
Annie, the papers are ready to be signed!! The lawyer said as he handed the papers to me!!
I want her to stay more three days before she decides !! Derick said.
“Loud 😂 laugh “. His father kept laughing and laughing, let’s go!! He said.
Why? His mother asked.
Just look at your son, look at dericks trouser, it’s unzipped, that means they were having fun when we knocked, can you just look at Annie’s hair? His father responded.
I began to look away!! Derick was laughing too!!
Dad, we’re no longer having this divorce! Derick said.
Derick is right, we’re expecting a baby soon , so we’ve decided to give our marriage a second chance!! I sAid
You’re really smart Annie, Kate wasn’t like this! Derick has learnt to be humble!! We’re leaving let your fun continue!!
They left and we really continued from we stopped.
We were sleeping when we heard our door bell ring again!! We were soo tired to get up so I tied his towel and went to open the door
Kate, Doris! What are you doing here? I asked.
We should be asking you what you’re doing here! They responded.
Who’s that? Derick asked.
It’s your ex wife and you ex girlfriend !!
He came and said, I don’t want to hear anything and I don’t want to jail both of you, just leave !!derck locked the door!!
There no time to listen to them Annie they’re not good people!!
It’s none of my business derck!! I have nothing against them!!
POV
Our marriage was going soo peacefu, derick treated me like a queen, always around and whenever he’s going to work he takes me with him!!, no arguements, just s*x every night and lots of food,
My mother was happy for me , dericks family made sure I never lacked anything even though I have my own wealth!!they visited almost everyday, his mother said she wants to be part of my baby’s growth!
I was soo heavy that I couldn’t go out anymore!! My baby bump’s soo big as if I am carrying twins, my mother came and she does everything at home!! I was just 8months pregnant when derick decided to travel.. I wasn’t happy about it cause I’ll b lonely, my mother stopped staying with us cause of her business’ derick left and it was just me, sometimes I am scared sometimes I am not!!
His parents Nd mine refused to come when I called them to tell them about the pains I was feeling in the morning.
In the evening!! I was feeling tense so I tried to reach my mother her number wasn’t connecting, I reached dericks parents, same thing!!
I called derick and begged him to come back, he said he’ll send someone to come over to look after me!!
I am almost due derick! Please come back!! It’s been two weeks, I think I wanna give birth!
Annie calm down, it’s 11pm and it will take me 7hours to get home! Can you drive?
I can’t drive!
I’ll call you back, I have a meeting to attend.
Derick, my water just broke, please I need help right now?!
He said he was going to come after the meeting, he told me to call his parents or Wilson but the call ended, I tried again but his number wasn’t going through!!!!, I tried everyone’s number I know but none was connecting!!
The pains increased and the next thing I saw was blood! I felt my baby’s head and became scared, I was screaming and shouting! I couldn’t hold my phone to call anyone,
I felt this force of pushing out my baby! I managed to hold my phone and the number I dialed was derick’s
Derick, the baby is coming out, I’m dying!!
I am already on my way! I’ll call Wilson, I am driving Annie!! I’ll be home in the next four hours
Derick, I can’t wait!
Episode 22
I was in pains , derick kept calling and calling to know if anyone has arrived to take me to the hospital’. None of our parents could come cause we still couldn’t reach them and derick was still far, I tried Isaac’s number and it went through I told him the situation of things, he rushed down to the house ,helped me packed my bag and drove me to the hospital, I was already tired when he came!!
When we got there they started shouting at him, asking him of derick,
Can you just attend to her first? She’s in labour doctor!! Isaac said.
They attended to me, did the necessary , I was asked to push, in other to save my child’s lie I used my last strength to bring my baby out before passing out!!
Her husband is calling, and she can’t talk now! Isaac picked the call
Where’s Annie? He asked.
What type of a husband are you derick?
How?? Where’s my wife??
She has given birth but she’s fighting for her life!!
How??? Where’s she?? What happened, where’s the doctor? Where’s my mum? Where’s her mum?
See how confused you are!! I wonder why Annie went back to you!! *hangs up **
55 minutes later I woke up, saw Isaac by my side! And my baby, she was sleeping!!
You have to breastfeed your baby! and by the way Derick called,, Isaac said.
Thank you Isaac, you helped save my life.
Why would derick leave you alone in this state.
It’s not his fault, he got an emergency call and told his mum to be With me, she came but sh left, my mum too!!
I know you’ll defend him Annie. !!
Phone ringing!!
It’s derick, take your phone!! Isaac handed over the phone to me and left!!
Annie!! How are you??? I am close!!
I don’t want to see you derick!
Why? What happened??
You left me all alone to d!e, I told you my water broke and you said you’re in a meeting!! What if Isaac hadn’t come? Your parents left me
Can we talk about this when I return?please don’t let your blood pressure high, you just gave birth!!
There’s no need!’
I am risking my life driving on this road by this time Annie!! Please let’s talk about this when I come back!!
I ended the call, managed to get up to go look at my baby!!
You’re lucky she didn’t die Annie!! The doctor said.
I carried her and breastfeed her!
Doctor, please don’t let my husband come in!!
Why??
I am tired already ,please when can I go home? I asked the doctor and he said as soon as I am strong enough!
An hour later derick arrived at the hospital, they refused to let him in , he was wondering why they’ll refused him from seeing his family
Your wife said we shouldn’t let you in! One of the nurse said.
This is an hospital for crying out loud! My wife just put to birth and she needs me.
Mr derick you have to leave!!
I am not leaving till I see my wife!!
He called me and I told him to leave!!
Leave?? Annie, I don’t know what I did to you but I am here now’ please let me in!! We can settle our misunderstanding.
Derick, just leave for now! I am not in the mood to talk to you! I am tired of this neglect, you and your family!! Don’t call me please!!
Knowing that he’s never getting in he went home by 5am , he woke his parents up.
Derick, you’re back? What about Annie?
Annie? Mum I told you to stay with her, I left her in your care and her mother’s, you left my pregnant wife who’s in labour!! Why?
Jesus!! I thought Annie was joking when she told me about the pains! It wasn’t intentional, I thought her mother was still with her! I am sorry!!
Now she has given birth without me or my family!
Omg! Annie has given birth? How? I never expected it soo soon, have you seen her? How’s the baby?
I wasn’t allowed to go in! I haven’t seen them! Annie is dealing with me, she wants me dead!!
You’re not saying anything!! Derick asked his father.
I have nothing to say! You went for a meeting without your pregnant wife!! Sooo!! Sort yourself out derick, I want to see my grand child.
Derick went back home, entered his room and saw how everything started, from the blood to the water , to everything, he cleaned them up, freshened up and went to my mothers place, my mother was in disbelief..
She told him she was tired and couldn’t leave her business as she thought I can take care of myself
Everyone is saying same thing!! Derick said.
Before they came again to the hospital I had already left with my baby!! I couldn’t stay cause I know they’ll be back!
It was difficult for me caring for the child alone!! But I had to manage,
My mother called and called, I never responded, derick called and tried to track me but he couldn’t!!
He called with a strange number, he said if I don’t allow him see me and our baby he will never be happy with me!! Well I just hanged up and he got scared!!
Four days without seeing us he was not himself..
POV
What is wrong with you derick!! His father asked.
I am not okay dad, it’s been days and I haven’t seen my child, Annie is making life difficult for me, I can’t think straight, what if she’s not okay? Who’s bathing my child? Who’s taking care of Annie?? What if she’s in pains? I miss my family and I am confused on what to do.
You love your wife?
Dad, I love Annie so much,
Why did you leave her?
I didn’t leave her, I wanted to surprise her I never knew she was due 😢 I secured 2 landed properties for her, I got her a car and a house! I wanted it to be a surprise!!! She has ghosted me and our baby!! I travelled for her sake!!!
Be a man derick, you’re my son! Stop crying for a woman.
I want to hold my baby! I want to hug Annie dad!! She has gone through a lot for my sake but she don’t understand how I feel about her
Derick, take, here’s the name of hotel she lodge, go and meet your wife!!!
How did you know where she is!?
I did it for you!!! She’s waiting for you,
You told her?
No, I didn’t!!!
Thank you dad!!
Episode 23
Derick came to the hotel where I am to look for me, he met the receptionist and told him he wants to see me, the receptionist called me and asked if I was expecting anyone, I told him I wasn’t expecting anyone, he told derick to leave.
My wife is here with my daughter and you’re telling me to leave? How much do you want?? He asked the receptionist
I’m sorry sir , I am only following orders!!
This is not part of the order, I need to see my wife, please just help me!!!
You can’t go in mr derick .. he said.
Please, just put yourself in my shoes, I haven’t seen my daughter since she was born!!
I am sorry sir, I don’t want to get involved in family matters!!! You may leave..
“ scratches head”” Annie is dealing with me, she’s toying with me, he said as he became angry!!
I am no longer begging you mr, is either you take me to my wife or I create a scene here and right now!!
I’ll call security sir!! The receptionist said!!
Hearing that derick got angry and broke two bottles of champagne 🍾, “ you want to call security for me?”
The noise was becoming too much, the manager came and told him to allow derick to see me!!!
He knocked and I opened.
Derick, what are you doing here? I thought I told that guy not to let you in!! I said.
I am not here for you, I am here for my daughter!! He said as he softly pushed me out of his way!!
You can’t touch my baby, you have no right to walk in here!
You opened the door Annie! What are you even feeling like?? A queen? Do you know I can take my daughter away from you? you ran away with my child, Why? What did I do to you?
You left me, I was due and you left!! Your mother gav me excuses even when I called her that I was in pains.
Do you know the risk I had to face coming back by that time??? What if I had died or had an accident???
What about me that was left alone? I was in labor derick, my daughter was about coming out from my vagin@. Isaac was the person who took me to the hospital, i gave birth without you or your family including my mother!!!
I left for your sake Annie!! I didn’t just tr AC el cause I want to!! How many times do you want me to apologise to you? Do you get angry for soo long??? Can’t you just listen to me or even ask questions, you just take decision on your own! Stop treating me like an option Annie!!
You’re an option derick!!!
I’ll pretend like I didn’t hear what you said!! We have a daughter to raise and I wouldn’t want her to grow in a noisy environment!! If you have issues with me , tell me let’s trash it so we don’t fight in front of our daughter!!
Why don’t you just leave us alone derick!!
You won’t be able to survive it Annie, I’ll fight you and take my daughter!!!
Leave my hotel room please!!
Not without my daughter Annie!! If you want to leave I’ll leave with my daughter right now and you will not be able to stop me!! I am exhausted! What kind of a woman are you?? I don’t even know why I love you soo much!! You’re adding to my stress and pains, I am sick and tired of your anger issue!!
You can’t live without me derick! You love me and you’re acting strange cause I avoided you
I can’t and I won’t deny the fact that I love you! I love you Annie, but I love her more
Who?
Our daughter!! Have you forgiven me??
No!!
Derick went close to his baby, carried her and k!ssed her!!
She’s soo beautiful and tiny” just look at her feet, her hair is blonde just like yours!! I hope she doesn’t take your attitude!! Have you named her yet?
No!! I am not talking to you!!
Knock knock!!
Who’s there?? I asked as I went to open the door, “ it’s your dad derick”.
I greeted him!
Don’t you get tired of running? He asked me.
Your son is annoying!! I responded!!
You want us to take the baby from you? Remember you didn’t sign the papers?!
I’m sorry!!
Annie, derick never left you alone, he went to secure your future! I know your father has left so many things for you but derick is trying to be a better person for your sake! Don’t run away again!! If you do, I’ll deal with you!! Don’t let my only son and child go through emotional pains again! He loves you and right now we’re leaving.
Dad, I want to spend time with my daughter.
She’s sleeping derick! You have enough time to spend with her at home! Pack your things Annie, the car is outside waiting!!
We packed my stuffs and we went home, when we got there we met lots of people outside dericks compound, my mother was there, his colleagues, Isaac and others!
Did you plan this?
No, I didn’t! My dad did!!
I wish your dad is your age, that man can love”” I said.
Derick laughed “ I am still trying my best”” my father has been of great help to me!!
He thanked Isaac for helping out, I settled my differences with his mum and mine, and we had a party!!
Doris and Kate d!ed in envy!!
Not too long , dericks father actually fell ill! I gues he was waiting to see his grand daughter before falling sick! On his sick bed he said “ I don’t love Annie, she’s not my type, I don’t love derick he’s too arrogant, “ just look at both of you! I am soo happy for you derick, you found love in Annie, your staff!!
After mocking us? Get well soon dad! I have soo many things for you
Don’t forget to sign all the documents derick, everything belongs to you and your family,!
What about mum??
Don’t worry about your mother! She already have enough!!
Isaac fell in love and got married!
I and derick love kept blooming, he handed over my properties to me, and my gifts..
It wasn’t just love, it was two hearts becoming one!!
The End
Last Words
Annie’s resilience and determination shone through, despite Derrick’s relentless arrogance and the emotional turmoil she faced. Their marriage, driven by his parents’ conditions and filled with tension, forced both Annie and Derrick to confront their deepest fears and insecurities. Yeah, it wasn’t easy, but Annie’s spirit remained unbroken. In the end, Annie and Derrick’s relationship evolved, marked by moments of conflict and unexpected understanding. They faced through the complexities of their arranged marriage, learning to coexist despite the odds. Annie found her strength, standing up to Derrick and carving out a space for herself.
Derrick, too, slowly began to unravel his emotional barriers, hinting at a possible transformation. Annie’s journey teaches us that even in the face of adversity, staying true to oneself and pushing forward can lead to surprising and transformative experiences. Ah, life, with all its twists and turns, always finds a way to keep us on our toes, doesn’t it?