Episode 6: Finding Hope in Despair – Meeting Doctor Fred
You’re supposed to be here by 1am Fred! What happened? Fred’s mother asked.
I am sorry mum! Fred responded.
What do you mean you’re sorry? We had an emergency and you were supposed to be here by 1am.
Mum,I almost k!lled someone, I needed to take her to my hospital , I couldn’t just leave her there to d!e!! I am sorry!! How’s your sister?
We later ordered a ride and took her to another hospital! She’s responding to treatment! How’s work?
Stressful for the past 6days!!! No break! Nothing ! If I am not there nothing will be done.
Fred , I know how long I prayed for you to be busy, being a doctor has always been your dream, you’re just 26 yet you’ve achieved a lot these past few years, we are all proud of you Fred!! Take a rest before going back to work’ there’s food in the kitchen!!
Thanks!!
I was already asleep when I had a dream, I saw my father and my grandmother! We were together talking, I asked them why they decided to leave me now that I need them, “we never asked to be de@d Eva! My late father said.
I am tired of running in circles! I responded.
Eva!, help is on its way! Grandma said.
I want to join both of you, there’s peace here! I said.
You’re not coming here Eva!! My grandma said and pushed me!
I heard the door open, so I opened my eyes with fear! I Slowly turned and saw a nurse.
You’re awake ma’am! I’ve calculated your bill and we can no longer continue your treatment unless you make a deposit ! I also think you should call someone in your family! She said.
How much is the bill? I asked.
It’s 50K!
Why? I didn’t take anything, I slowly said.
That’s why we cannot continue until you make half payment!’
I’ll pay later, let me just shower, thank you.
As soon as she left, I struggled to get up, I observed carefully before finding my way out, I do not know how God did it but no one saw me leave the hospital!
I came out and noticed I’ve left my phone! The thought of Sophia struck me, I continued walking to where I do not know! I was tired and hungry!! I walked up to a woman and begged her some money to eat! She was scared!
I met another person , luckily for me he bought me food! I ate, drank water, thanked him and continued my journey.
POV
Exactly 6pm, Fred arrived at the hospital, the first place he visited was my room!! He saw my phone, picked it up, called out for me, no answer, he went to the bathroom I wasn’t there!! Then he walked to the reception!
Have anyone seen Eva? He asked.
No Sir. ! They responded!
He called for a meeting, when the staffs gathered, he began!
I haven’t seen my patient! What happened?
All the patients you’re attending to are in their ward”.
I am talking about Eva!! He said.
Eva, I spoke with her hours ago sir,!
But she’s not there! What did you tell her?
I only told her about her estimated bill, I also told her unless she call someone and pay part of her bill we’ll not attend to her!
Sarah, I left with an instruction, I said no one should pressure Eva, I was literally going to clear up her bills myself, does she look like someone that has money?? Does she? Now you’ve scared her and she Is out there in the cold. I am disappointed in you Sarah.
Simple instruction you cannot adhere! I also told you to give her food , someone that almost k!lled herself! How did she manage to leave without no one seeing her?
Henry, check the cctv footage, I need to know the exact time she left!
Doc Fred! Why are you so concerned about Eva? She wasn’t assigned to you!! Doctor Clifford said.
I know! I almost k!lled her, so I took it upon myself to be her personal doctor! Is there anything wrong with it?
No Fred! I know you’re the best here, even though I’ve been in this field for years but what you’re doing now is unprofessional, Clifford said
You can tell the management Clifford!
Doc Fred, she left 3hours ago! Henry interupted!!
Doctor Steven,cover up for me! I am going to look for Eva!
Fred, maybe she ran away cause of the bill!!
No!! Something is not right!! I’ll be back!! Fred said , went outside and drove off!!
He unlocked my phone, went through my gallery and saw my picture and that of Sophia first, he scrolled down and saw the faces of the men that abused me! Not knowing who to call or what to do Fred went to my contact list and saw the name “ Baby sis”.
He called Sophia!
Hello sis! I’ve been waiting for your call! Sophia said.
It’s not your sister, is she home yet cause I’ve been looking for her!
Sophia began to cry!
Hey, hey, stop crying, have you seen Eva?
No, what are you doing with her phone? Did you take advantage of my sister? Why? Where’s she?
Calm down! Where are you?
I can’t tell you my location, call me when you see my sister you thief! Sophia said and hanged up!
It began to rain heavily, I saw an abandoned building and ran inside to take cover! I sat down for an hour without falling asleep, I heard footsteps, fear gripped me, “I am not prepared for another r@pe”, God please”. I didn’t make any noise, I waited till the person came, behold it was a little girl of 6 to 7 years!
“The rain is no longer falling auntie, ‘ she said.
Thank you but I’ll just stay here!! What are you doing here? What’s your name? Where’s your mother? I asked her.
I came in search of firewood, I think you should just step outside! It’s almost 9pm, go home! She boldly said.
Home? You’re just a little girl so you will not understand even if I try to explain to you! Well, I don’t have a home!
You have a home!! The rain has stopped.. she insisted.
I was becoming scared, I stood up and went outside, everywhere was dark, I turned but I didn’t see her ! I wanted to go back in but I heard a voice “ keep walking Eva”.
Keep walking? I don’t even know where to go from here! I responded to the voice!
I took the first four step and saw a car coming! The car stopped, I wanted to run away , I doubled my step , the car was slowly following me, I stopped and he parked in front of me!
I watched as he opened the door, my heart skipped cause I recognized his scent! “Fred, “ I whispered.
Eva, get in the car,
No, I don’t want to go back to the hospital!
You can’t wander around either! Get in, I won’t hurt you!
Were you planning to hurt me?
Eva, I know you’re scared , I have no idea what you’ve been through, just get in let me treat you please, you’re not even strong enough to walk! If you’re scared of the bills don’t worry I’ll settle it!
I am hungry! I slowly said.
There’s food in my car! Let’s go, please!
I had no choice than to get in his car! “Where’s the food? I asked.
There’s no food in my car, you don’t expect me to walk around with food! I’ll get you food on our way! I am sorry for lying!
I didn’t say anything, we drove to a restaurant where he bought varieties of food! I started eating in the car before we arrived at the hospital!
He did proper registration for me, I was admitted again!
Doctor Fred, you’re needed! Henry said.
By who? Fred asked.
The management!
He stood up “don’t leave, I’ll be back” he said and left!
After he left, I began craving for alcohol but there was no way I could get it!,
POV
I was told about what happened today Fred! The director said.
You’re the youngest doctor here and we employed you because you’re gifted, talented , most especially you’ve saved lots of lives here, your work here is perfect! but this stunt you pulled out today is uncalled for! Going in search of a woman that ran into your car, I was told you were scolding everyone including your seniors!
Someone ran away probably because she doesn’t want to pay her bills and you abandon your job in search for her? Why Fred? That is soo unprofessional! You have never acted like this!
First of all I am sorry for my actions, I am sorry for abandoning my duty and leaving my patients, I pleaded with doctor Steven to cover up for me! but ain’t we supposed to save lives? I went in search for her because I almost k!lled her, but let me say something, I think we should be concerned about the security here, cause how come she ran away without no one seeing her?
Where were the security men? The gate keepers? The doctors, nurses, cleaners? Did they abandon their job to focus on something else? Eva was visited once and she left without being noticed!
No one assigned her to you Fred!
I know! But I am responsible for her, I almost hit her, I brought her in, so I am supposed to look after her for security reasons, for my own safety, if anything happens to her her family may take it up! I said something before . , the earlier we have a tight security the better for everyone!
He is not sorry! Doctor Clifford said.
I just apologized, do you have any issues with me?i know you reported me! Fred said.
No, but you’re so full of yourself Fred, knowing too much has affected you! You’re just 26 yet you have no respect for anyone here!
No, being jealous of me for no reason has affected you doctor Clifford!!
Enough! We’re don’t with this meeting! Tender an apology letter Fred!!
What happens to Eva!! Doctor Clifford asked.
If Doctor Fred wants to be her personal doctor then let him have her! But she’s not leaving without clearing her bills! The director said!
I’ve already cleared the bills! If there’s any more bills to clear I’ll definitely pay the money too! Eva is my burden now, allow me carry it! If we’re done I think I need to go see my patient! Fred said!
Episode 7: Fred’s Concern – A Doctor’s Dedication to Eva’s Healing
Ring Ring…
Hello ! Fred answered.
I want to talk to my big sister, have you seen my sister ? Sophia said.
Yeah, she’s with me!
Please, don’t touch her, don’t r@pe her, don’t hurt her, don’t beat her! Where’s she?tell me please where’s Eva!
I don’t understand anything you’re saying,
Why are you still with her phone? Have you had your way with her? I need to speak to Eva.
You’ll speak with her, she’s just resting!
Resting?
Yeah, Eva almost k!lled herself so I brought her to the hospital for treatment!! I’ll call you later and you’ll speak to her, I promise I’ll never hurt Eva!! Bye…
I was asking myself why he came back for me but I never got any answer, I waited for him to come back so I could ask him about my phone but he didn’t , instead a doctor came!
I am doctor Clifford, how are you Eva? He asked squeezing his face!!
I didn’t answer him, he tried to come close to me, I told him to stop!
Do you tell doctor Fred to stop? He asked.
What do you want sir?
Nothing, just few questions! Do you know Fred frim anywhere? Well, Fred is my colleague and not to lie, he is really good at what he does, he is a specialist and since he started working here ‘ as God may have it we’ve not lost anyone.
I think I’ll be the first patient of Fred to d!e, I’ll change the narrative. I said staring at him.
Who are you? And what’s your plan? Why is Fred concerned about you?
I don’t have any plan, why are you questioning me?
I need to know why Fred left his duty post to look for you! You don’t even look healthy, whatever your plan is I’ll find out!
It surprises me that a doctor is talking like this,!
I feel you have another motive Eva, how come you sneaked out without our notice? Do you want this hospital to crash? Your action alone screams something else!
Door opens! It’s doctor Fred.
Seeing Fred and him I became scared,
What are you doing here? Fred asked Clifford!
Your patient is also my patient Fred, I came to check up on her,
Can’t you read her body signs? Please Leave , She’s scared!! Fred responded.
Fred, you’re just a worker here as me, I’ve been here for years Fred,be careful with your words!
Thank you Clifford, I enjoy working with you!! Can I have a moment with Eva? Please!
Clifford left!
How are you Eva? Stop shaking no one is hurting you! I’ll never hurt you okay, just let me be of help to you!
I didn’t know when I started crying’.
Hey, hey, stop crying! How are you feeling?
I need my phone, I just want to talk to my sister!
I’m sorry, I forgot to tell you that she called! Here’s your phone,
After taking my phone from Fred, I called s0phia,
Eva, I’ve been worried sick about you! What happened? Why did someone pick your call? Did he do anything to you? Sophia asked
No, nothing! Sophia, I am in the hospital and I am really tired.
Did you try to k!ll yourself?
We’ll talk about it later Sophia, how’s your brother?
We’re fine, if truly you tried to k!ll yourself again then I am convinced that you do not love me anymore,
I love you Sophia, I’ll not try to hurt myself again okay! I’ll talk to you later, let me have some rest! I said and hanged up.
I am not comfortable with you doctor Fred, please leave!!
I wanted to ask you some questions but I’ll just wait till you’re ready to talk! I’ll speak with the cleaner to bring something for you to eat and drink!! Your treatment still continues, and if you run away again I’ll still find you.
Fred Left!!
POV
Diana went to visit Sophia her daughter.
I was thinking you’d never come here to look for me ! Sophia said.
Sophia, I’m sorry, I’ve been busy with work and lots of things are bothering me!
What’s bothering you?? Sophia asked.
The stress at work, the stress at home and your brother , he is really stubborn!!
What type of a mother are you?
How?
Is The whereabouts of Eva not bothering you? The fact that I am here is actually because my own father tried to r@pe me, I am surprised that it’s still not bothering you mum!
Sophia, your father is a good man! He was just under a spell!!
A spell? Mum, if you have nothing to say just leave please.
Sophia. I know you want me out from my home but it’s not easy for me, what will people say? They’ll laugh at me.
What about me? Eva? You don’t even care about us.
Eva’s case was different, I saw drugs in her bag! And she’s an adult now, I know she’s fine.
Is marriage really a prison? Did anyone brainwash you? Seems your soul is tied to your husband and with what you’re saying now I think you do not have a brain! I don’t want to see you here again mum!! Tell your husband to stop calling me.
He is your father Sophia, you have to forgive him!
If you do not leave I’ll tell pastor everything!
Diana left!!
One week passed, my body was responding to treatment, Fred made sure I don’t lack anything, my thoughts were dealing with me, there was no how I could erase it, I thought of my mum and cried! She was never there for me , all she did was stress me , turned me into a slave, beat me and insult me!! I thought of my granny and my friend Mildred, I became more sad,
One of the cleaner opened the door, she brought food for me, she gave me the remaining balance of the money Fred gave her, on her way leaving I called her back, gave her some money and told her to get me alcohol! She was confused.
Please, if I don’t take it I will not be able to stop thinking and crying! Help me!
Feeling remorseful, she took the money, went out to get it and brought 3 sachet alcohol for me! I thanked her,!
I opened two, drank it and slept off.
I slept for two hours ! The moment I opened my eyes, the scene of how Samuel and his friends took turns on me struck me again, I reached for the last drink and drank it! I wanted more but no way!
Fred opened the door, he came to check my temperature!
Eva, you’ve not eaten this food!
I am not hungry!! I said.
Have you been crying? I could tell from your eyes, did you drink? Eva, did you take any alcohol? I can perceive it!
Yeah! I took it ,I was having trouble sleeping!!
And taking alcohol made you sleep? You’re on treatment and you do not need to drink any alcohol! Who gave you money? Who bought it?
It’s your money, I sent someone!
Who?
Don’t worry, telling you will only make you scold the person, I don’t want anyone to feel bad ! I am sorry,
It’s fine! Don’t do it again!! I think it’s time to go home! Your treatment is over,
If I have a home would you have found me outside?I don’t have anywhere to go!! I don’t have a home! I started crying again!!
Will you tell me everything if I give you a home?
You want to help me with condition attached to it?? I asked.
No, I just feel I need to know everything about you! It’s okay, whenever you’re ready to talk about anything I’ll listen! I’ll take you home today!
Your home? I asked.
Yeah, my house is big enough to contain you! He stood up and left!
Fred went to the director’s office and found Clifford there!
Have you discharged Eva? The director asked.
Yeah! I came to take permission from you sir! Fred said.
Go on!
I want to take Eva home!
Why? She’s an adult! Clifford interrupted.
I know, but from the look of things she doesn’t have any where to go! I believe her cause I saw her outside twice, and I noticed she doesn’t have anyone!
She has a phone, she’s probably running from home, or she’s hiding something! Clifford said.
I’ve been with her phone, and there’s no family related contact except her kid sister! Which I have spoken to!
So, which home do you say you want to take her to? The director asked.
Mine!! Fred answered.
I knew it! Clifford said hitting the table!
There’s something doctor Fred here is hiding! He added.
I never mentioned that I was taking her to your house doctor clifford, she’s staying with me!
But why? The director asked.
If I leave Eva, she’ll hurt herself!
Is she more important than the others here? You have a duty Fred!
I know sir, Eva needs my help, ! Please permit me to take her home today,
You still have things to do! Clifford said.
Fred looked at his wrist watch and said “ it’s past 5pm! My shift is over! I’ll see you in the morning doctor clifford!
Fred, I’ll not be held responsible if anything happens to Eva in the future!! The director said.
Thanks! Bye! 👋
Fred came back,
I am ready, let’s go home! Fred said.
Episode 8: A New Beginning? – Eva Moves In With Fred
When we arrived at Fred’s place he took me to my room and said ” let me know if you need anything I’ll be in my room”.
45 mins later I was in my room , I heard footsteps ,I quickly got up and lock the door,
Eva, please open the door, I’ve made dinner for you,you need to eat so you can take your drugs.. Fred said.
Just drop it at the doorstep! I’ll take it..
Are you scared of me Eva? Few minutes ago we were talking!
That’s in the hospital, I know you can’t hurt me there!!
Why did you follow me home if you know that I’d hurt you? Do I look like someone who’s gonna hurt you?? Anyways, goodnight!!
When I noticed he had left, I opened the door and dragged the food inside, I ate, freshend up and slept, I woke up in the middle of the night ,the urge to drink came again,I searched everywhere in my room but I found nothing, I slowly opened the door went to the kitchen, I saw a deep freezer there, I smiled, I opened it and saw different varieties of alcoholic wine, I opened one bottle,poured it into a glass cup and drank it all, I wasn’t satisfied I emptied the bottle before going to my room to continue sleeping, few minutes later I began to feel uneasy, I couldn’t see properly, I loved the feeling bit it was k!lling me slowly, I got up and fell, not being able to control myself I began to throw up,
Eva! Fred called.
Go away! How did you get in? I asked.
There’s no time for questions right now! He said ! He carried me to the bathroom, I never allowed him to remove my clothes, so he just left me in the bath tub leaving the shower on !
Eva,you have to take off your clothes,it’s already wet!
No, don’t. Please! Just leave me here!!
I spent the whole night in the shower feeling dizzy and throwing up countless times.
At 6am I gained consciousness, Fred gave me a towel to clean my body and his clothes to wear!!
I am not going to ask you anything Eva, but this should be the last time you’ll take any alcohol in my house!! After breakfast take your drugs and stay away from my fridge! I am already late for work!! See you in the evening.
Wait! Did you touch me? I asked.
If I did you’d have woken up in my room and not in the bathroom! I didn’t touch you!
I took a deep breath and whispered ” Thank God”.
Fred left.
He went to work, had a long day and decided to go visit his mother!
I was expecting you yesterday son! What happened? She asked.
I took Eva home!
Who’s Eva?
The girl I told you I almost k!lled, she’s homeless and I think something is wrong, mum she’s not giving me the chance to know anything! She drinks and she keeps having suicidal thoughts!
Have you contacted anyone close to her?
Just her kid sis, she’s not giving me any audience!!
Why are you helping a stranger? Don’t you think it’s dangerous?
I’ve never thought of that mum! I feel she’s a victim of something!!
Fred, be careful!! If there’s more to it I’ll still find out!! I think you should be at alert, leaving her at home alone is risky His mother said!
You’re right! I’ll just go home right away!!.
I was lost in thought while watching a movie when I heard the door open, the moment he entered I stood up and walked fast to my room,
Eva! Wait!! He double crossed me, my soul left my body the moment he dragged me out from my room!
Have you been drinking? Why are you running away from me? What is going on with you? What is eating you up? Did anyone molest you? What is haunting you, tell me! Please!!
Leave me alone please!
Can I just talk to anyone related to you? I want to help you, just let me do it, if I don’t know what you’re going through I’ll not be able to have a clue on how to help you! Talk to me Eva!
Everything is still fresh in my memory, I am going crazy Doctor Fred! I said crying.
What happened? Who hurt you? Who damaged you?
Ring ring!
It’s Clifford.
Fred, you’re needed right now!! We’re having an emergency! Hangs up.
I don’t want to leave you alone Eva, you’re coming with me to the hospital!
No, I am fine being alone! You’re needed! Go and save a life!
Without saying another word, Fred went to work again, while I continue to drown in my own thoughts.
Days passed and everything was becoming worse, my thoughts were haunting me so bad that I scream every night, I was going crazy, Fred skipped work so many times just to be with me at home, to ensure my safety but it wasn’t enough because I wasn’t talking to him,! He persuade me severally but I always say ” you’ll never believe me, no one believed me”.
The nightmare you’re always having is getting too much! He said.
I’m sorry, it just happens!
He called my sister and complained, s0phia said” I can’t tell you anything sir, Eva is in position to do that”.
After drinking,I dozed off and had a dream,I saw Samuel and his friends, they held me down and was about to have s*x with me, I woke up screaming again, this time it got worse that I went insane! I began hitting the television in my room with a mop stick , I was suicidal again,
Eva! Eva! Open the door! Fred shouted.
I wasn’t listening,I kept destroying his properties, he forced the door open, held me down,I was struggling with him thinking he was going to r@pe me, I bit his finger but he still carried me go his room, pineed me down and gave me an injection that made me fall asleep!
Ring ring! He called Sophia again.
Eva is losing it! Tell me what happened to her!
Where’s she? What happened?
Sophia, your sister is having nightmares, and she’s always suicidal, she drinks and she’s making me go crazy, I don’t want anything to happen to her and I can’t help her if I don’t know the origin of her problem!
Sophia started crying!!
Please tell me!!
My father and his friends r@ped her when she was barely 9, it continued that she got pregnant twice ! I can’t say anything anymore! Please help Eva!
Is your father still alive!?
Yes, why?
Nothing!! Call him and tell him that ” I said,if anything happens to Eva he is going to he!! With me!
What do you mean?
Nothing Sophia, just pass the message!
Episode 9: Eva’s Emotional Breakdown – Secrets Begin to Unravel
Hello mum!
Fred, how are you? You sound tensed!
I am tensed mum, I don’t know what’s happening, eva went crazy and she hasn’t woken up , it been four hours now.
What? Why? What happend?
It’s a long story, I can’t go to the office to get anything now, I’ll just call Sarah to help me, when she’s alright I’ll visit and tell you everything! Let me call Sarah!
Ring ring!
Doc Fred, are you on your way? Sarah asked.
No! I won’t be able to come today, I need you help Sarah, I’ll need some injections and some drugs, it’s urgent.
Why? What do you need it for? Sarah asked.
It’s for Eva, just help me please!!
Alright! I’ll help you, when I’ve gotten everything I’ll call you to meet me up!
Thanks!! hangs up
POV
Fred is supposed to be here but he is not, since he got acquainted with Eva he gives lame excuses , he no longer takes his work serious, he normally tells doctor steven to cover up for him! Clifford said to the director.
I think something is wrong, Fred hasn’t behaved like this before, his job is a stake , I have every right to fire him but I am just tryin to give Him another chance!!
Eva is a distraction, I think we need to find someone better than Fred so we can replace him! He’s feeling too special because there’s no one to occupy his position.
Knock knock!
Sarah what is it? Clifford asked.
I just want to talk with you about something!
“Clifford excused himself from the director”.
I can’t Aces the store room, Fred is in need of my help, and it’s about eva, the injections and drugs he’s asking for is the one used to calm the nerves down!
Is Eva going crazy? Clifford asked.
I don’t know! But he said he can’t leave her!
I said it, the moment I saw Eva, I knew she is mentally ill! Sarah, thank you very much! And I can’t give you the keys to the store room! I’m sorry!
Doctor Clifford please let’s help doctor Fred, I came to you because you can also help me to help him.
If he needed my help he would have contacted me, mind you, I was having a discussion with our director. Bye Sarah!
“Clifford went back to the directors office”.
You won’t believe what’s going on sir, Fred secretly told Sarah to help him with some medical stuffs!
What?
Yes, Sarah just told me, Fred is hiding something! Let’s go and tell him that we know his every move!
After confirming from Sarah, the director and Clifford went to Fred’s house!
Knock knock!
Fred opened and wasn’t surprised to see them, Sarah already told him they were coming.
Fred, where’s Eva? Clifford asked.
Coming to my house without my knowledge is not right!!! Fred responded.
calling Sarah and also telling her to bring drugs and others for you without our knowledge is not right too!! The director said.
Eva is mentally deranged, yu can’t keep hiding it.
I wasn’t hiding it Clifford, I choose not to call you because we do not get along and you don’t like Eva!
A woman who is mentally unstable should be taken to the psychiatric hospital for proper treatment ! The director said.
Eva is not m@d! She’s going through emotional trauma! I will never take her there.
It’s your burden Fred! Clifford said.
I know, Eva is going to be fine with or without your help!
Your work is on the line Fred, you’ve missed work lately and I think I can no longer deal with your excuses!!
Sir, I am sorry! My job is important to me, Eva is also important to me cause she’s under my care! I can’t leave her at this point!
Fred! Are you catching feelings for a stranger?
That question should be asked by my mother and not you!
Fred, for the last time, your job Or Eva?
Sarah wasn’t there when I was employed, you sacked Festus and employed Sarah, Henry came immediately you felt Vincent wasn’t serious with his job!
What are you trying to say? The director interrupted.
Well, in every organization, anyone can be replaced despite his/her effort! I also can be replaced in time to come when you find someone more better than me, but if Eva dies she can never be replaced by anyone! I am a professional doctor and I have the interest of my patients at heart! I gave excuses caus of Eva’s condition! I am sorry, I choose Eva, she needs all my attention! You can replace me!
Fred is so proud! Clifford said.
You’re my colleague yet you had the guts to come here with our boss to question me even after Sarah pleaded with you! He said to Clifford
As the director, you’re supposed to supply me what ever I asked for and question me later, not coming to my house to prove a point!
You can replace me Sir!
I’ll speak to your mother ! The director said.
My mother doesn’t make decision for me!
The fact that he is just 26 and he is acting like the world revolves around him is baffling me! Clifford interrupted.
Not just 26, an educated, a professional doctor not just a doctor, a surgeon too, you can’t beat that and that’s why you’re jealous of me!! don’t forget to add the title to my name Clifford , if the world doesn’t revolve around me you wouldn’t be here!!
I am not your mate so I urge you to address me with respect!
I left my respect in Eva’s room! I’ll pick it up when you’re gone!! Have a nice day! Fred said as he opened the door and led them out from his house!!
He came to the room and found me sitting on his bed!!
Eva! How long have you been awake?
From where your colleague adviced you to take me to the psychiatric center! What happened to me? Why would they say such?
I am not taking you there! You’ll stay with me till you’re okay! I am not leaving you!!
Tell me what happened Fred!
You went cr@zy and it wasn’t funny! You were screaming! There’s no need to hide anything! Sophia told me few things, will you tell me everything?
Wil you believe me?
Yes! I will , I believed sOphia so why won’t I believe you? I’m listening , just speak out.
You should be concerned about your job Fred.
I am more concerned about you! No one is going to hurt you on my watch, I guarantee your safety Eva!
Episode 10: Eva’s Painful Truth Revealed – The Weight of Abuse
You can tell me anything EVA, trust me.just say it, tell me what happened! Fred said holding my hand.
I couldn’t control my emotions, I began to tear up, “Promise me you won’t judge me! I said.
Cross my heart ❤️, I promise !
It all happened when my mother refused to believe anything I say, I was barely 9 years of age when my step father took me somewhere and him and his friends r@ped me countless times,they took turns on me,. He initiated the plan first ,he took my v!rginty together with his friends,i was bleeding but they didn’t stop, they locked me up for a day, he returned and continued,even at my weakest point,he ignored me,he didn’t care if I was gonna d!e !
My God! Fred exclaimed.
I continued,. “when I told my mother instead of her to take me to the hospital she beat me up and accused me of lying , she believed everything Samuel told her, ” he said my boyfriend did it”. At that age do I know what it means to have s*x? My granny knew and spoke with my mother to put her eyes on me but she taught I wanted her out from her marriage !
It didn’t end there, whenever my mum leaves for work, he’ll come again and again and again to take advantage of me, he threatened me with different sharp objects like knife and others, the abuse continued for years,. I got pregnant twice, dropped out from school,I had to run to my granny’s place, shortly, she died! My uncles kicked me out from my own father’s house, my mother never bothered! I met a guy and he assisted me, I mean,he said I can stay with him, he also r@ped me, ! I ran away again!
Then I met Mildred,she took me in and she was a victim of s*xual abuse too, I got a job and things weren’t going well , I was sacked, and mildred d!Ed, the frustration made me entered the road that night you almost hit me!
When you were pregnant, what did your mom do to her husband? Fred asked.
The first pregnancy or the second? I asked.
The first!!! Fred responded.
The first, she never believed me, she thought I was imagining things,
Wait!! Did she by chance caught you your step father in the act?
Yes, she saw him doing it, she was angry at first but to my surprise she said I drugged him because that was what he made her believe, my step father said I seduced him and I put something in his water to drink,. They later found an illegal drug in my bag, my mother accused me and told me no matter how hard I try I’d never separate her from her husband! That one passed.
Who terminated the first pregnancy?
My mom, she took me to the hospital…
And the second?
I ran away to my granny’s and we terminated it!!
Where’s Sophia?
She ran away because her father tried to sleep with her, my mum is still with him protecting her marriage!
Your drinking habit, when did it start?
Before my granny’s death, I found peace in drinking, it makes me forget lots of traumatizing events!!
Did anyone by chance report to the police?
Yes, my granny, my mother denied everything,
You went through a lot Eva, I now know why you wanted to take your own life, I understand the nightmares now and your addiction! I am sorry you had to go through this as a child growing up with no one to stand up for her, your mother is insane, I am sorry for using that word, but she’s really insane and she doesn’t deserve to have children, neglecting your girl child is the worse thing a mother can do!
In as much as both gender are equal, the girl child deserves protection, your mother failed you, the government failed you because they refused to believe you and your granny! I won’t fail you Eva.
What do you mean? What do you want to do? I asked.
Nothing! I’ll just wait, process everything, get my evidence and do nothing!
Fred, sorry, doc Fred! What’s your plan! ? What evidence?
We’ll visit where it happened, that’s if you still remember the place you were taken to! Do you remember where it happened?
Yes!! I think so!!
We’ll drive there tomorrow morning!! Eva, please take it easy on yourself,I am not reacting because of your mental health! I want you to heal from your past, anything that gives you happiness just tell me I’ll get it for you and I’ll give it to you!
I want to see Sophia and I want to visit my grandma’s gr@ve! I feel distant from my granny! I want the connection back, I also want to visit my late father’s gr@ve too!
Will that make you happy??
Yes!!
Ring Ring!
It’s my mother, “Fred said as he picked the call.
Mum, good day! How are you?
I want you here now Fred.
I can’t leave Eva!
Please !! She said and hanged up.
Please go! I said to Fred.
I can’t leave you Eva, I don’t want you to get hurt! You might also hurt yourself again.
I’ll be fine ! Thanks for listening and believing me! Go ahead and meet your mother!
I persuaded him and he left to his mums place.
POV
Your director came here immediately he left your house Fred! His mother said.
Is this the reason you dragged me from my house? You could have told me over the phone ! I had to leave Eva all alone at home just to be here!
I heard Eva has mental issues, why are you harboring her in your house, she’s dangerous Fred! Clifford said he has seen her gone cr@zy at the hospital.
I am not surprised, Clifford is a liar.
Fred, we’ve worked hard for this and you’ve gotten recognition and different awards, you just can’t let a woman make you quit your job, this is your future Fred, you’re playing with it! And I will not let it happen, not under my watch! Eva is mentally I’ll and you need to put her away!
If you’re concerned about my future then never speak ill of Eva again mum!
My colleague came here to say trash and you believed him? Eva is going through a lot because she was molested by her step father and friends when she was barely 10! Pregnant twice , r@ped countless times and you expect me to leave her alone in her world? That’s a lot of trauma for one person.
It doesn’t matter now Fred, your future is on the line.
Eva is part of my future.
Fred!
You heard me mum, if she’s not part of it God wouldn’t bring her to me! Forget about my job mum, I am helping Eva get justice.
What are you going to do Fred? Get her step father arrested?
laughs if I get him arrested he’ll be free and maybe, just maybe he’ll apologize to Eva and everything will be wept under the carpet, Me, Fred ! Arrest the people who r@ped Eva? Hell No!! I am not involving any police! Everyone failed Eva, the system is corrupt! I’ll just teach him a lesson when the time comes!
If anything happens to Eva now it will fasten his punishment, until then let him walk freely!!
I will not let any woman control you!
No woman is controlling me, the r@pist is free while his victim is going cr@xy!
Had it been Eva d!ed in the process her step father would have prayed to God for forgiveness and God being merciful will forgive him while Eva is already de@d and may be In hell !
What do you mean Fred?
Nothing! I want Eva to heal ! Sometimes forgiveness is hard! I h@te pedophile , many minors are victims of s*xual abuse, including boys!
Are you having feelings for Eva?? Why is her problem troubling her instead of your job ?
Her childhood and glory was forcefully taken away from her!
You didn’t answer my question Fred.
Your question doesn’t deserve an answer mum!
Take me to Eva Fred! I want to see the woman who made you lose your job.
I was just wondering why Fred didn’t react after listening to me when I heard his horn!
I rushed out to open the gate,
Eva! His mother called!
I greeted her!! She rushed to hug me!
Mum, why? Minutes ago you were scolding me! Fred said to her.
I am sorry fred, my body soul and spirit has accepted her! You’ll get a new job, I’ll support her during her healing process! She said.
What going on? I asked.
I think my mother likes you!
I don’t like her, I love her! I’ll make dinner , just go in and rest Eva!
Me being confused went in and sat down!!
She made dinner, dished it out to the dinnin and began to spoon feed me!
Fred will get all of them arrested! She said.
I am not arresting anyone mum!
What will you do? I asked.
Nothing Eva! Just eat then tomorrow we’ll start getting the pieces!
I had a great evening, Fred’s mum engaged me in a conversation, the moment i want to get distracted by my thoughts she’ll call me back! She read me bed time stories and I fell asleep!