Episode 6: Freedom at a Cost
I couldn’t sleep, I waited for Laura to call back but she never did, I only have one joy, the joy of freedom,..
Emmanuel’s friend took us out to celebrate our freedom, I just ate little but didn’t drink at all, Emmanuel is way older than me, has lots of experience even before her went to prison.
After the party we went back home, slept that night and in the morning I tried calling Laura again, the phone rang, her Mum picked,,,,
Good morning! Can I talk to Laura?
No, you can’t .she’s busy. !! Hangs up*
I was surprised,I didn’t recognized her voice,
Emma tried to encourage me but his friend said maybe Laura is with her fiance.
She doesn’t have a fiance. !! I said.
Alfred, you were in prison for more than 10 years,do you expect your friend whom you knew be the same? She must have possibly be in a romantic relationship , you can’t tell me she waited for you all these years without getting entangled with any man, afterall there was no emotional relationship between you both, you guys were barely teenagers.
I just wish she’s not in a relationship with anyone!! Let me call my mother.
I called my mother, gave her the address, in less than 25minutes she arrived.
She saw me and hugged me, we were just crying together, she was in disbelief,she never knew I’d be out!! She thanked Emma and his friend for accommodating me and she took me home to meet my father and my brother..
I never expected them to be living in a small room, seems my absence made everything worse..
My father was sitted on his chair, he was just staring and smiling,he couldn’t talk,he touched my face and k!ssed me on my head. I never knew his condition was worse and my mum has been struggling..
My younger brother doesn’t know me, we got along quite well though.
The first thing that entered my heart was to start looking for a job to help my family bounce back!!
POV
Laura gain consciousness and asked for her phone!!
Someone called.
It’s ALFRED!! I need to call him back,give me the phone…
She took the phone and discovered I’ve called countless times, she scolded her mother for picking and not responding to him when he asked about me, she called Emmanuel.
Alfred has left, be left this morning to his parents house, why were you not picking his calls?
I am sorry, something came up, how can I get him??
I don’t know, I don’t have his mother’s number.
Please, help me, I need to explain to him what happened,it wasn’t intentional.
Laura, Alfred is gone! Bye! !!
Knock knock…
It’s Sandra!
I told you I don’t want to see Sandra here mum.
She’s your aunt Laura, stop this!
She’s not my aunt, I don’t want her close to me in any way, !
I am not here for you Laura, I hope you get better soon, by the way, Alfred has gained his freedom! He was released yesterday from prison
I know! Laura responded’ now you can leave, or you want to plan another thing to send him back to prison? I am in this condition because of you Sandra!!
I am innocent Laura, you’re just angry with with wrong person! Sandra said.
If I eventually d!e, my spirit will haunt you and k!ll you!!
Enough Laura!! Show some respect, remember what the doctor said! You have to rest, her mum said.
I’ll only rest if you sent Sandra out. ! And please tell her to avoid me.
Just imagine how you decided to show up because ALFRED has been set free, you think you’re God? I just hope you pay for everything you did to us!!
I opened my box and found the toy still intact, I locked it, went out in search for a job, it was difficult because people refused to employ me, some who saw me on the news recognized me, they said they don’t need someone like me who had a bad history, I can no longer explain myself so I continued my search, I saw one job vacancy, but it requires experience and educational qualifications, I have no education so I wasn’t given the opportuniy to get the job, I was tired and hungry, but I continued anyway!!
Luckily for me I got a job as a male Cleaner in one restaurant!! That wasn’t what I applied for but I had no choice..
I am not supposed to employ you but I know you just came out from prison and you need to earn a living.. the manager said
I thanked him and he asked me to start work immediately.
I started work immediately, honestly it was stressful cause I see myself cleaning every minute,,
News started spreading, I became known again as an ex convict ,still tagged as a murderer and a rapist,
A man who came to eat met me and gave me some money, when I asked why, he said my father once assisted and prayed for him years back!! I happily took the money.. after work I went home, splitted the money, I got a small phone and rented an apartment,
!! I continued my work !! I worked for a month and got paid, I began to assist my mom and also take care of my brother hoping to see Laura again
POV
It’s been years since we started dating and all I get is silly excuses, Nelson said to Laura
Excuses? I don’t understand !!
Laura ,you know what I mean, lately it’s been about Alfred.
Alfred is my friend and I haven’t seen him since he got out of prison. !
Is that what you’re worried about!? You don’t care about us?
We had a deal Laura, you asked me to wait until you’re no longer 18 before we can do anything partners do! Whats going on?
You know my condition, I am not ready for anything !
Can I atleast k!SS my girlfriend?
No Alfred, you can’t k!ss me!!
Alfred?? Laura you’re talking to Nelson, Alfred has clouded your thoughts.. it’s because of Alfred that You’re not giving me the attention that I need, you hardly visits but you were always going to see him in prison!! Tell me the truth, do you have feelings for Alfred??
No, I don’t have feelings for Alfred, I am sorry for upsetting you. ! Can I go to my room now??
I am not ready for this conversation Nelson!!
Nothing makes sense to me, I am trying to stay alive ,I don’t need stress please, I don’t need pressure,if you can’t cope with me then get someone else.. I don’t even think I need a man right now,
You’re not dying. !! I love you Laura.
Guess you don’t know what it means to have an internal bleeding and a racing heart!! Whenever I cough I bleed, sometimes when I pour our saliva it’s blood, I go every where with my medications and you think i am not tired?? I am scared of everything,I am scared of being attached to anyone.. not just anyone but someone.
What if we find another doctor, do another xray, scan, tests, they can come up with something!!
It’s same result, Nelson, I want to go upstairs! I’ll visit you tomorrow.
can I come pick you up this evening? We can go somewhere nice to eat !! Nelson said.
Laura agreed.
I was at work doing my normal job when.
Laura walked in to get ice cream, I saw her and called her..
Laura. !! She turned and stood there for a while.
Alfred. She responded after few seconds.
What are you doing here? She asked.
I work here, what happened the day i came out?
Alfred can we talk about this privately??
No,I want to know why you decided to ignore my calls and left me hanging!!
She was quite,
Talk to me Laura!!
Alfred this is a restaurant, you’re being loud!!
Being loud? Do you know how many times I called??
What took you so long Laura!? Someone said as he got close to her and held her waist.
I noticed she was trying to remove his hand..
Let’s go Nelson ,she said as she left with him!
I concluded that she doesn’t have my time!!
Is that Alfred?? Nelson asked.
Yes, it’s him!! Just drive me home please!!!
I called Emmanuel and told him what happened,he said ” don’t conclude yet, just observe, and she once called the day you left, sorry I didn’t tell you I was angry with her””.
I wanted to look for her but I have no idea where she stays, I called my mother but she said she doesn’t know where Laura lives!
POV
Laura, where are you going by this time, it’s 9pm!!
Alfred is dragging me again,, I am going to see him!
You know where he lives!! Her mother asked.
No, I know where he works, please don’t tell Dad,, I really need to see him..
Laura you know I don’t want to see you with him!
You won’t see me with me cause you’re not coming with me! Just cover up for me mum! I know you hate him!
What is it with Alfred Laura?
I can’t explain, it’s like a bond! Maybe a magnet..
Bye, see you later!!
I rounded up as the next cleaner took over from me!! I changed my clothes and went outside, I was taking a walk home when I heard my name!!
Alfred!
Laura, you came back. !!
She ran to me and said “” stop dragging me to you AlFRED🥺”
” I guess you should stop living in my head “” I responded as I hugged her!!
I promised to hug you for 10 hours , I miss you Laura!
I miss you too AlFRED…
Can we talk?? I asked.
I guess it will be tomorrow, I really need to go back home! I’ll come over and see you. !
I’ll be going to work in the morning, I’ll call you when I am done,I have my own place now, it’s not conducive but I’ll get a better place soon!!
I took her phone number, she ordered a cab and left!!
Episode 7 : Rekindling Hope
Immediately Laura left I felt something missing, it was as if something has been taken away from me! I called her if she could just come back but she was already close to her house!! She promised to come over the next day after my work!!
When she got home, she went to her room her mother followed her and began asking her questions about me.
Is AlFRED really innocent? She asked.
Yes, he is!! It’s something I no longer want to talk about , he has already suffered in prison so there’s no point!
Laura, why are you all over him?
Sh raised her brows, looked at her mum and responded to her question! “ it’s a difficult question!!
I went to work in the morning happy, the joy in my heart knowing that Laura is coming gave me peace, I called my colleague and pleaded with him to come quick as I am h an big a visitor!! He agreed,
Exactly 4pm I called Laura. , she said she’s already on her way coming to my place of work. !!
She arrived and waited for me outside till my shift was over!!
I went to her outside, hugged her again.
I want to see my family Laura, haven’t seen them in days. I said.
It’s fine, I’d love to see them too, it’s been ages!! She responded.
I boarded a cab took her to my parents place,,
When we got home, I opened the door, my mother was spoon feeding my father! Immediately he saw Laura he called her name
“Laura”.
Daddy! Laura answered as she began to cry!
You can talk? I asked surprisingly!
Laura went close to him and sat down, he looked at her, tears was pouring down his eyes!!
Had my parents visited ever since? Laura asked.
No! They never responded to our calls or even care to see us when everything happened! My mother responded.
I am so sorry for everything, I wish it never happened!! Please forgive them!
We lost everything Laura!
I know , everything will fall in place again! Alfred is already here.
He told us how you visited him in prison, thank you for keeping the friendship!!
My father gave us signal to leave, he said he wanted to talk to her privately!!
We left them both!
How’s your health? He faintly asked.
I am very fine ! Laura answered.
Tell AlFRED!
Tell him what??
About everything Laura! I’ll join you in praying too!! I knew you were coming with him today,
I can’t tell him, he needs to focus on his job an d his family!!
I’ve been praying to God, he was silent , I never knew he wanted me to see you again!! You’re my daughter Laura,
Stop making me cry!!
Immediately I saw you, I called you “ Laura” and that has been your name till now!! Please be very prayerful, your health is getting worse, we don’t want to lose you!!
Please Mr Gideon, promise me you’ll never to AlFRED about my health!! Please!!
I promise you!! But tell him soon!! Thanks for visiting.
Laura came out, and we went back in!! It was soo surprising to hear my father talk, my mother said Laura is just like her own daughter and afterall she was my father dedicated her!!
Isn’t God great? I think he’ll start walking very soon! I said and they all laughed!!
We stayed together with them, Laura assisted in preparing dinner, after eating I took her to my apartment!!
I hope you’re comfortable? I asked because of the way she was staring at everywhere.
I am okay, you’re walking hard!!
I’m doing this for my family and you! I want us to be comfortable again!!
Hmmm! I am fine AlFRED, focus on your family first, they need your help more than me.
Are you in a relationship? Who’s that guy I saw with you?
AlFRED, he, he is a friend!
Just tell me the truth, please! Please!
He’s a friend AlFRED, there’s nothing going on, even if there is , I am old enough to decide who to be with!! Right??
You’re right, it’s just that I can’t stop thinking of you! You’re always in my head, I know I spent soo many years in prison but I can understand everything! I learned a lot while in prison!
AlFRED, I don’t know what’s happening it I feel it’s because we’ve known each other for too long, we grew up as kids, and we missed a lot
It’s not the right time to talk about this AlFRED! It’s in the past now! I am here with you, I am here for you.
If you’re here for me then tell me why I keep seeing you? Tell me why your name is always in my head, why am I feeling too attached all these years!
AlFRED, in as much as you keep bringing me, dragging me close to you, I feel it’s because we’ are best friends!!
Why didn’t you come over the day I was set free?
I thought we’ve passed this?
I want to know what happened!! Tell me.
I… I… my mother was taken to the hospital and I had to be with her!!
Why do I feel you’re not being open to me??
I can’t lie to you!! She said as she began to cough!!
She covered her mouth and went to the bathroom, when she came back I asked her what is going on, she said nothing was wrong!
Laura sat on my bed and began to feel uneasy!
What’s wrong Laura?
I said I am fine! She shouted at me.
This is not the first time you’re coughing each time we are talking, you did it countless times a in prison!!
It’s just a cough!! Let’s stop arguing about anything please!! It’s making me crazy!!
Are you sleeping over? I asked.
No!! I think I want to go home!! AlFRED, I don’t want to argue with you anymore please, it’s affecting me!!
I’m sorry, I just feel I need to pour out whatever that is bothering me!!
I know,! !! She said.
What did my father tell you?
She rolled her eyes looki away pretending like she didn’t hear me.
Laura, what were you discusing with my father ?
Phone ringing.
Nelson? She whispered!!
Who’s calling?
My father, I think I have to leave now I’ll tell you what your father told me.
You want to leave? I asked, she said “yea””. I saw her off.
POV
Where have you been Laura? Nelson asked.
Is that why you came to my house by this time? It’s 8pm.
He has the right to come here anytime Laura! Her father said.
But he doesn’t have the right to question me, I am not his younger sister!!
Okay then, where are you coming from? Her father asked.
I went to see a friend.
Since when do you start having friends ,? Talk more of visiting them?
Dad, I am not like you who do not value friendship, when last did you hear from your best friend?
We’re going somewhere! You’ve been with AlFRED and his family! A family that caused me pain.
A family that never caused you pain but are in pain!!
Turning to Nelson she said, stop coming to my house unannounced, it’s right to call before coming!!
I called but your number was busy, I’ve been here for more than 2 hours!!
I’ll talk to you in the morning Laura!! Attend to your visitor!! Her father said as he left!!
Laura, if there’s anything I’ve done to you, forgive me please! Nelson said holding her hand.
My head aches Nelson!!
You want to avoid me again? Why? What did I do to you? Is it AlFRED?
It’s not anyone!! It’s not anyone! Tell me , what do you want from me?
I want you Laura! I waited for you! I want your attention!! Please just give me a chance to prove that I love you , I am begging you,
Laura got tired of talking, she told Nelson to go but he refused leaving, Nelson forcefully held her and k!ssed her…
Pushing him Laura said.. “don’t do that again Nelson”” I don’t like it.
I’m sorry, I couldn’t control it… can you just be free with me??
Nelson, I’ll see you tomorrow, Goodnight!
Nelson left!!!
Laura went to her room and met her father and her mother.
I was thinking you’re following Nelson home!! What happened Laura? Her father asked.
He wanted to leave! By the way what are you both doing in my room?
He never wanted to leave, you asked him to leave cause you’re tired of him.. if you never loved him why did you accept his proposal?
Dad, my relationship with anyone is actually none of your business.. what are we discusing about Nelson?
Cause the food he cooked is still on his table, and soon someone else will eat it.
how?
Laura , your mother told me you left to see AlFRED, same AlFRED I warned you about, same AlFRED who defiled you.. sometimes I wonder why you’re still friends with someone who did you dirty , ain’t you ashamed?
Ashamed? Of what? Of being friends with my best friend who was accused.
I am beginning to tell that you’ve been having s*x with AlFRED even before he was caught, you both have been practicing all the p@rn you watch together, because the word “R@pe “ is a stigma to the victim! How were you able to defend AlFRED ? Laura, what happened to you never for once affected you because if it does you will avoid AlFRED, you will wish him de@th!!
Honey, calm down! Her mother said.
No mum, don’t tell him to calm down, you already told him I went to see AlFRED.
I’m sorry Laura, I was scared for you!
You weren’t scared for me, you wanted him to insult me.
It will be a shame to the entire world if people who witnessed what happend see you and AlFRED together!
If AlFRED truly raped me do you think I’d still want to see him? Laura asked.
Makes me believe you were never a v!rgin at 7… I don’t want to see you and AlFRED together else it will be a fresh case, he was released by chance , Infact by mistake .. you keep denying Nelson love and affection! Even s*x!!
You are advising me to have s*x with Nelson? That’s fornication.
Fornication is just a mere word Laura, you have been sleeping with Alfred since you were a child, I was soo blind to have noticed!! I never knew I have a Prost!tute for a daughter who is sleeping in the arms of a murderer!!
Says the man who left his fiancé to marry her younger sister!!
That’s disrespectful Laura! Her mother said.
I don’t want to see you with AlFRED again Laura! It is either Nelson or no one.. you should also think about what you’re trying to do
I have nothing to prove to anyone!! Laura said as she took a step backward.
Where are you going?
Outside, I thought I heard AlFRED’S voice. , he’s calling me!!
Phone rings!!
It’s AlFRED! Laura said.
Hello, Laura! Are you outside? I heard your voice, are you calling me?
No AlFRED, I guess I am still living in your head!! I thought you are also calling me..
My heart wants you! I’ll see you tomorrow Laura,, goodnight!!
AlFRED has bewitched you Laura!!
Episode 8 : Unspoken Pain
Is anything wrong with you Sandra? Why have you been acting strange?? Mr John asked.
Since AlFRED left prison I haven’t seen him, and it’s all your fault, why didn’t you tell the other judge 👨⚖️ to check if Alfred’s names was there?
Sandra , how am I supposed to know? I travelled and I never knew the release was going to be soo soon, nobody told me anything, afterall his name has appeared soo many times to be free but because of you he spent soo many years there,, I have never called him out even if he’s among the lucky ones!! It’s been over a month and you’re still panicking.
To do a simple job, you never did!! Alfred wasn’t supposed to be out just like that, he k!lled brown, raped my niece!!
I guess God answered his prayers. !! Sandra I am sick and tired of your complains about AlFRED!!! You testify twice against him in court!!! Don’t you know I still feel this guilt to have put him in prison? He was just 9 and missed lots of life’s opportunities! Let it go!!
I can’t let it go!! My niece is suffering due to his wickedness,
Your niece?? Mr John asked.
Yes!!!
I heard she was with AlFRED yesterday , I’ve also seen them together once at night!!! If AlFRED commited the crime why is your niece still with him??
Laura is dumb!!! And don’t tell me you’re having doubts!! Don’t worry!! I know what to do,, I’ll pay them a visit.
I went to work, my boss called me and said he has increased my salary and he’s want me to change position from being a cleaner to a security as the pay is way higher too,, I thought of it and asked him if I’ll have a partner, he said No! That I’ll be working from morning till 10pm!! I told him I’d give him feedback the next day as I’d love to think about it!
He asked me to go home and rest, I was surprised cause he has never asked me to rest before, I thanked him, went home, changed my clothes and went to visit my parents..
My father was learning how to stand, I laughed when I saw him cause he acted like a baby!
Ain’t you supposed to be at work? He asked.
My boss said I should rest, he said he wants me to be the security!! I haven’t accepted yet.
I know why!! My father said.
Why? Tell me!! I said.
Because being a security requires dedication and lots of time, you go early and come back late, you won’t have time for Laura! It’s about Laura!!
How did you know dad?
Even after you were accused, you came out and the first person on your mind is Laura ! Why Laura?
I don’t know dad, she lives in me, she occupied my thoughts, atimes I feel I am not normal, I just want to see you every second, everyday!!
Do you love her? Have you told her anything??
I don’t know what love means, but if what I am feeling is Love then I don’t want it to stop!! I haven’t told her anything.
Does she feel same way??
I can’t tell, but there’s a connection and I don’t know where it’s coming from!! I hear her call my name when she’s not with me, same thing happens to her too!!
AlFRED, you have to choose between your future and a woman! I am not saying you can’t fall in love but.. Laura is wealthy and you’re not!! You’re struggling, for now you can’t take care of her!
Your father is right, this century women tends to love money more!! AlFRED, accept the job.
Dad, you don’t understand, I can’t stay without Laura, this feeling has been there from prison, not when I was a child though!! But the moment I saw her, I can’t take her off my mind!!
You’ve loved Laura even before now!
I stood up and was walking out!
AlFRED, the kitchen is that way!!
I’m not going to the kitchen mum! Laura is calling me!! I’m going home.
Your phone is not ringing AlFRED, stop scaring me!
I heard her voice, she’s dragging me to her!! Let me go home!!
AlFRED!! My mum called.
Let him go!! My father said.
I left!!
Do you think it’s what happened that year we had dinner at Laura’ father’s house that’s affecting him? You know Daniel said he wanted AlFRED to marry Laura so that they can keep our friendship and love going?? My mother asked.
I think something else happened! God is saying that they did something, I can’t get the picture of it,! I need to ask them both!!!
The only thing they did was to get intimate!! AlFRED broke her, maybe that’s it.
It’s stronger than that!!
Knock knock!!
Come in!
Laura, what are you doing here??
Good day ma, is AlFRED here?? Laura asked.
Did he tell you he’ll be coming here? My father asked.
No, I heard him call me, and My spirit led me here!
My God!! You mean AlFRED hasn’t called you?
My phone is down! I haven’t spoken with him today!
Laura! Did you and AlFRED do anything?? My father asked.
No, we didn’t do anything!! Why??
That thing dragging you to him is also dragging him to you!
I don’t understand what you’re saying sir!!
Phone rings!!
AlFRED is calling!!
Hello, AlFRED!!
Mum! Tell Laura I am home!! I know she’s there!!
AlFRED is home! She told Laura,
Laura left!
If AlFRED sleeps with Laura then it’s finished!! The connection is getting worse!!
AlFRED already broke Laura.
No, he hasn’t, he didn’t do it , he was forced!! If they both agree to have s*x again then the connection stays!! I need answers to what is happening to them!!
Then ask God!!
He’s not giving me any answer!!
POV
Laura didn’t knock on my door, she just opened it, seeing her gave me goosebumps!
How did you know I was there? She asked.
Same thing that told you to go there and look for me told me you were there!!
What do you call this connection?
God’s will! Or maybe because we’ve been friends since childhood!! I love you Laura!!
She smiled, hugged me , k!ssed my cheek and said “ friends forever “
Stop controlling it Laura!! Do you love me??
Erm!! Hmmmm!! No!! I like you! By the way I brought food!! What happened at work?
Got promoted to ther hardest department, I want to reject it and I will.
Why?
I need to spend everyday with you!
Accept it, you need money! You’ll see me everyday if you accept it please!!
I’ll think about it!! I have something to show you!
Mr browns toy? You stole it?
No, I didn’t! He gave it to me and told me to promise him not to tell anyone even his daughter!
But why? It’s just a toy.
I keep wondering what’s inside it that he doesn’t want anyone to have it.. don’t tell anyone please!
I won’t tell anyone!!
I reminded her to tell me what she discussed with my father but she avoided it!! I let it slide because I don’t want any issues,
We ate together, talked about our parents and our lives, the trauma, rejection and everything,
Laura began to cough, the moment I went to bring water she was already in the bathroom washing her face, I went outside to get drugs for her, before I came back she has already slept off! I wanted to wake her up to take the drugs but she was fast asleep, breathing heavily!! I noticed she used her bag as her pillow..
She slept till night I never knew she took drugs!!
I woke her up , asked her to tell me what happened to her, and why she’s always coughing and running to the bathroom, she said nothing!
I ignored her again and we went out to eat dinner!!
I prayed in my mind for her to just spend the night with me!! But she said she was leaving! We went back home to pick up her bag!!
I saw her off and went back home to shower.
Less then 10 minutes she came back “
Laura!
AlFRED.. I want to stay here!! I don’t want to go home!!
We hugged for minutes, her body was cold!!
I k!ssed her forehead and her nose!!
She went to the bathroom to shower!! I was already on my bed!!
She lay close to me and faced me! I touched her lips, robbed her back!! She looked at me and we communicated with our hearts..
Our lips locked and we both have goosebumps!! We were k!ssing slowly, Laura acted like a child, I felt her cold body getting warm,
AlFRED! She slowly called as she m0@ns softly.
Laura! I responded as I k!ssed her to shut her up!!
Episode 9 : Love Against All Odds
I kept k!ss!ng her, t0uching all over her b0dy gently, she grabbed my hand as she tighten her thighs..I slowly removed her p@nts and removed my short too, I took off her singlet and we were both n@ked!!
Is this love? Or it’s not, cause I have no idea what I am doing AlFRED!!
I know I love you!! I said as I gave her a soft k!ss on her back, she turned facing me !! I ran my hands through her b0dy , I caress her lips as I k!ssed them again, the way she looked at me made me know she loved it’. I was careful not to hurt her, she held my hand moving it from her stomach to her bre@stt, I felt her n!pple standing and a lil bit hard’. I k!ssed them , then gave her what she wanted, Laura was mo@ning for help , her voice filled my room turning me on over and over again, my bed got wet with her juice..
I noticed she couldn’t control herself, and if I continue, we may end up making l00ve , so I stopped playing with her body!!!
What happened ? She asked.
Laura, if we continue I may loose it and we may get intimate,
You’re right! Tell me how and where you learned to do what you did to me?
Being intimate doesn’t require any learning, it just happens! You communicate with every part of your body including the way you held me!!! I love it and I love you!! Do you love me Laura??
Without giving me any answer Laura just k!ssed me, and slept off!!
At midnight her body became cold again, I covered her but she was still cold, I wrapped my hands around her body and she was warm!!
I woke up early to meet up with work, I accepted the offer because Laura told me to, Laura also went back home!! Her father was already waiting for her including Sandra.
Laura!! Where are you coming from? Her father asked.
I went to see a friend!
A friend? Her father asked angrily giving Laura a slap on her cheek!!
For the first time in your miserable life you slept in Alfred’s house, you left this house without us knowing to go sleep in a man’s place? What type of a daughter are you? You keep saying AlFRED is calling you! What sort of connection or stup!d love is that?? Tell me! Going to meet a man who almost k!lled you!
Don’t hit Laura. Have you forgotten her condition? Sandra asked.
I think she’s okay now, cause if she’s not she wouldn’t go visit a man!
So, it’s true what’s going around the town! That you are in a relationship with Alfred.
What angers me most is the fact that she’s always with him!! She acts strange.
What they did is controlling her, Laura doesn’t love AlFRED!! Sandra said.
How do you mean??
Oh, my sister! I am sorry I didn’t tell you, Laura and AlFRED took a blood oath. I caught them! That’s even before AlFRED r@led her
Blood oath? How?
They both cut themselves, say words of love and promises before licking each other’s blood!! AlFRED masterminded it, I told you both that AlFRED is a very b@d boy, his father was just hiding under the church, using that title to deceive everyone including us..
You didn’t see us Sandra, we told you about it! Laura said.
Is it true Laura? Did you lick Alfred’s blood? My mother asked.
Yes! But… she didn’t complete her words , the next thing she felt was two hot slap on her cheek by her father!!
Can I just talk? She said crying.
Talk! Sandra responded smiling..
Laura went to her room and her mom followed her.
You always support your husband because he married you instead of Sandra, you watch him slap me not minding my health status, how am I even sure that You’re my mother?
Laura, where did you get all this information from? Who told you your father dated my sister?
They say nothing is hidden under the sun,
We’ll talk about it later Laura, tell me what happened…
Is there any point in saying anything? You already believed Sandra.
But you said it’s true…
I said it’s true doesn’t mean I understood what we did when we were kids..
Laura, consider your health status please.. I love you very much but this your affair with Alfred is getting out of hand.
Door opens.
The doctor said you skipped your appointment yesterday.. her father said.
I forgot!!
Why won’t you forget when you slept in Alfreds house!! He has nothing to offer.. now let’s talk about the oath.. what happened?
We were watching a movie and we did what they did!!
What movie !?
I don’t know the name of the movie, we just practiced what we saw.
Same way you both practiced the p0rn in Alfreds phone. !! Laura .. for now I don’t have your time because I am going out!! When I come back we’re going to talk about it.
Her father left.
Have you slept with Alfred? Her mother asked.
I can’t answer that question mum. What will happen If I’ve slept with him?
The connection will be worse!
She smiled.. do you believe everything Sandra said?
She’s my sister!!
You believe her more than me, it’s fine, I guess I want the connection to get worse since my own parents are refusing to believe me
Laura please, if this is true, then you have no idea of what you both have done!! Taking an oath as a child is what’s affecting you and Alfred,you don’t love him, the blood covenant is controlling both of you..
I love him!
No no..you don’t,,, you were still a kid practicing everything you see, you took that oath out of ignorance without knowing the gravity of it… I beg you in God’s name whatever you do, don’t make it worse.. it can be broken. Right now you’re tied to him and he is tied to you…
Mum, I don’t understand what you are saying…
Phone rings…
It’s the doctor…
Hello Laura..your test results is out.. come to the hospital.
I already know what it says.
I’ll go with you Laura.
If you haven’t slept with Alfred please don’t do it!! Blood ties is stronger than what you think.
Can we just go to the hospital?? Something we did years ago is nothing!! It doesn’t have any effect please…
They went to the hospital and Laura met with the doctor together with her mom in his office.
The doctor said she’s improving in her health and at same time it’s getting worse.
How can my health be improving and getting worse?
Laura, you don’t need to skip your appointment.
I forgot…
We’ve been managing you and if it gets more critical then I am afraid of what will happen to you..
Have you been able to trace where she’s bleeding from!?
No, I called an expert ,he said he’ll be coming to examine her ,I even forwarded the results and everything to him but he said he’ll do the X-ray himself anytime he comes..
Laura,,, are you listening? Laura,, Laura!!
She tapped her !
What! ?
What are you thinking? Haven’t you been listening??
ALFRED!!
Laura!!!
I need to go see Alfred mum.
Are you insane? Do you care about your health ?
What else do I do? I am dying and the doctor don’t want to say it cause I am here, I wasn’t listening cause I know and I got distracted cause Alfred just called me!!
You need to stop this drama of yours, it’s becoming annoying!!
How many more years do I have to live?? Just tell me. Don’t lie to me doctor!! Laura sais as she coughed , this time the blood was more that it splashed on her mum’s clothes.
She quickly held her face towel against her mouth!! She rushed to the restroom to wash up.
We need to increase her dosage!! Your daughter may not be able to make it…The doctor said.
I heard it! Laura said as she opened the door!! There’s no need to hide it from me!!
I need to talk to you personally Laura.. come back tomorrow… Take your drugs and make sure you don’t skip this appointment, you’ll be fine
Dad just made it worse, he pushed me cause of Sandra!! Let’s go!!
POV
I was working when Laura came ..
She waited till I finished , we went home together, she was pale, I noticed her cheek turned red, when I asked she told me what happened
I thought it was a normal thing, well,I don’t believe anything they’re saying..but if it’s true then I don’t want it broken!! I said.
What will be your greatest regret if I die today? She asked.
You’re not dying!! Stop saying that.
Just answer me Alfred!!
I’ll give you an answer if you tell me what’s going on!!
Nothing is going on, tomorrow is not promised!!
If you d!e I’ll k!ll Sandra and go go jail, Laura stop playing with my emotions.
She laughed.. do you know what will be my greatest regret if I d!e?
Tell me!
Do you love me Alfred?
With every thing in me, I love you more than I love myself!! It’s not the oath controlling us.. our hearts are One..
I never wanted to say it but I will.. I love you Alfred..
Hearing that I k!ssed her, we started our foreplay.
Let’s make l0ve!! We both said it together!!
If it’s the Oath that’s controlling us then I don’t want it to stop. !! I said as I took off her clothes ,
I carried and lay her on my bed!!
We started k!ssing again, I was driving her crazy, Laura was trying to control the way she mo@ns but she couldn’t, she spoke to me telling me to be easy as the feeling increased, she gave me a lil push on my shoulder,then she dragged me to her taking my hands down there to feel her flowing river, her body was ready, mine was ready too.. then it was time to penetrate.
Is it gonna hurt?? She asked breathing heavily.
I don’t know!!! We’ll find out!!!
Episode 10 : Facing Reality
Laura moved backward a little making it easy for me, I tried to thrust in but it was difficult,
You’ve not done anything Alfred. She said.
I think it’s gonna hurt,
I’ll manage!!! She responded as we made eye contact and k!ssed while I was forcing my way in gently,
It hurts! She said again.
Sorry!! Should I stop?
No, just break in.
I forced my way in and she screamed and tightened her legs, her eyes got red like she wanted to cry, she began to breathe,I stopped. “I’m sorry” I said to her.
It’s fine, just finish what you started. She said..
Laura is still very tight,guess I am the rightful owner of her.. I got in again and watched her scream and moan at same time, I was stroking her gently , when she began closing and opening her legs I know she was in pain…
Finally, I just stopped and told her to shower, she got up and went tl the bathroom while I was changing the sheets..
Alfred!!! She called out.
Laura. !! Are you alright!!
I’m bleeding again! Am i supposed to bleed again??
I went to her, she’s actually bleeding, I became sacred a lil, I didn’t know what to do so I told her go just relax , we showered together and went back to the room ,
It’s late and there’s no way we could get sanitary pad, we made use of the soft tissue but her flow was heavy that we exhausted all the tissues,
Are you sacred? She asked me.
Scared?? Of what? Prison?…No, I am not scared of anything, you’ll be fine..I no longer want to panic.. since there’s nothing to hold it allow it stain the sheets, I’ll wash them!!
I gave her painkillers, and she slept off.. I couldn’t sleep,I just watched her sleep ,I knew she was in pains..
My eyes were open till morning, I got up and prepared for work, I woke her up and told her to rest and wait for me.. she just nodded and slept back..
When I got to work my boss told me to go back home, I asked why , he said Mr Daniel came last night and was looking for his daughter
But his daughter is with me !!!
I know, Alfred, just go back home and decide if you still want to work here or not!! I am sorry but Daniel is threatening to report me to the police if I don’t provide his daughter!!
That’s foolish , Laura is with me not you, let him come for me! Well, thanks, if you need me just me..
Laura was already awake, she was preparing to leave when i arrived , she asked what happened and I told her what happened .. she was speechless, she sat down..
Are you still in pains?
No, I’m fine!! She said as she checked the time!! ” I’ll be back Alfred”.
Where are you going?
Home!!!!!
I allowed her, and she left!!
She got home and was questioned by her father, she ignored him and told him she’s going to the hospital!!
At the hospital!!
You’re late Laura! The doctor said
Atleast i am here!! You wanted to talk to me!!
Yeah, just a friendly advice, have a seat please,
Laura, this life is a gift and we must cherish that gift, everyday we live hoping to live again the next day, being a doctor doesn’t mean I can’t have fun or live my best life, there’s time for everything..
So, what are you trying to say doctor?
Are you in love with anyone??
Yes, Alfred..
The guy that was arrested years back?? He’s an ex convict, he raped you.. he k!lled someone,.. why him??
He didn’t do anything,, my aunt did everything,till now no one believes us, but I don’t care anymore!! Alfred is not a bad person, he is innocent and I’ll choose him over and over again !
Then live your life to the fullest with him every day!! Make yourself happy because you may regret not living your life when your condition gets worse, Laura, you’re dying slowly.. I am not supposed to tell you but I can’t keep it away from you.
I know doctor!! I know!! How long do I have left?? Cause this morning I was having this burning sensation on my chest, my back too!
It’s progressing, is he aware.
No!! I tried to tell him but I couldn’t open up… I’ll ask you again!! *” How long do I have left!?
4months, 1year, two..maybe more.. just keep taking your medicine and remember to live your life,live the rest of your days happy!! The other doctor will be available soon.. I’ll call you!! And also don’t forget to pray!
Laura went back home , Nelson was there too.
What did the doctor say?? Her mother asked.
He said what he has always wanted to say! She responded, turning to her father she asked “. Why did you go to Alfreds work place?
Cause Alfred wants to go to pr!son again if he doesn’t stay away from you!
And who are you to tell me what to do with my life??
Laura’ are you asking me such question?
I just asked you dad, who are you to dictate who I follow ,who I visit and who I am in a relationship with? You have no right whatsoever , and please I am not in a good mood, I want to make good use of my time.
Commiting sin and disobeying God and your parents leads to hell Laura.
Says the man who fornicated before he got married. If you really were born again why did you sleep with Sandra and left her for her sister? Did you meet my mother a v!rgin? You lived your life and decided to repent when Alfreds father became your friend, and when you were walking in God’s way ,your beloved ex Sandra came and took you back to the dev!l, you made Gideon lost everything, arrested his son, and now you’re still in sin, you can’t point a finger on an innocent person cause the rest w!ll be pointing at you. !
Laura! That’s too harsh!! Nelson said.
I think you should leave too Nelson… There’s no us, there’s no relationship, thanks for staying with me, but my heart doesn’t belong to you.. I belong to Alfred now, and this is a family issue,so you need to leave .. afterall you were planning to take me to bed too.
You think you’re in love with Alfred, but you’re not!! The blood covenant is at work, I’ll make sure AlFRED go back to Pr!son for what he did
Nelson angrily left!!
Laura,what happened last night? Her mother asked.
SAme thing you did when Dad came to meet you after dumping your sister, why didn’t you reject him? You accepted him, and accepting him made me like this.. you, Sandra and your husband made me sick..
You had s*x with Alfred?
Shocked? 😲 All of you have been accusing me of it, I didn’t sin against you, I sinned against God and I hope he’ll forgive me and Alfred too.. we’re in love and there’s nothing you both can do. !!
I think it’s time to visit Alfreds parents, the oath is really getting out of hand!!
I went to my parents house and told them what happened and why I didn’t go to work.. my father wasn’t happy as he told me before to face my work..
I’ll get another job!! I said.
Alfred! What happened last night when you were with Laura. ? My mother asked.
We had sx, I don’t want to lie. ! You didn’t raise me to lie. Why Alfred! You had s x with someone that isn’t your wife, that’s sin and God is not happy..
God! ? God is not happy cause I had s*x with Laura? Was he happy when I spent more than 11 years in prison!? Cause he didn’t do anything, is he happy now that I’ve lost my job? My only source of survival? Don’t bring God into this dad.
Alfred, remember your root,
I don’t have any root, isn’t God aware that you worked for him and he decided to frustrate you? Is this how you were?
God has plans for everything!
I guess so too, I need to go back, Laura is coming back.
What did you do? What did you and Laura do? There’s something going on.
We did nothing!!
I went back home and met Laura outside!!
I knew you are already here! Are you still bleeding?
No, I want you to do what you did again.. someone told me to be always happy and live my life to the fullest.
With that make you happy?
Yeah, I am sorry you lost your job!! I’ll be here till you get another job!! I just want to spend everyday with you! I love you Alfred!! Let’s go in.