Fighting Back: Episode 66 They contain documents …documents of sighed agreement among Dad, Mum and Him concerning you. Hester tapped her feet thoughtfully. Daddy get your cheque book, give his money back to him. I dont have to give him a cheque Sweetheart, I still have his money. He turned to his wife who hurried to their bedroom and came back with a case which she dropped beside Oladimeji. Who stared at the case like a child who lolly pop has just been snatched. Tear everyone of those papers. Hester told Agatha. Tear them all. She coughed and her eyes welled Once more. She watched as Agatha obliged her. I have my life back but it doesnt matter anymore to me. She advance towards her parents to hand over the guns. End my life. No …no …no honey please. Empress said shaking her head too. Please Hess …forgive us. Douglas bit his lower lips as the tears he had fought back for so long came rolling down. Its too late to apologize. Its too much to forgive for all. I beg of you Hess … Agatha knelt. Please … She swallowed hard. How do I go about it … how do I start? Do I forgive for the untimely death of Osagie or that of Ethelbert or is for the injuries other who stood by me suffered? She wheezed and coughed. Do I forgive you for the betrayal, the disappointment,lack of peace, all the bleeding …all the unconsciousness, all the surgery I had to undergo, all the emptiness, sleeplessness and all the suffering. Which …which do you think I should forgive you for? Silence prevailed until Douglas spoke. Forgive us for them all and live again, Princess please... There is nothing to live for again, he was ready to do everything for me but now he is no more. I havent forgiven myself their death, so I cant give you what I dont have. Oladimeji stared with a blank mind. Hester wheezed and bend over holding her abdomen THAT Ndoctors and nurses battled using all necessary equipment, expertise and experience to save the life of Hester. Her family paced along the corridor, wept and prayed for her. Regret could be seen on their foreheads. Oblivious to them, there was wailing somewhere else. Then, breaking news. A moment of gloom and darkness. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had been assassinated. TWO DAYS LATER, Oladimeji was arrested by an internyational agency against crime. Is this my angel …? Chris squinted peering at her. Oh look at you. He sobered before taking her into his arms. I desperately needed to see you. I needed someone I love to hold me. Is this what they have done to my baby? He took in the lean features of her face especially her sunken eyes and then the 1000mls of dextrose water infusion moving in drops to her vein and other attached to her. Yes. Hester blinked severally. Theyve killed me Uncle Chris, they have finished me. He took the palm that was free from cannula in his. I saw your parents outside looking like rumbled paper. She sighed and looked away. I refused to see them since I became conscious. He would probably have done worse in her shoes. Now was not a time to convince her otherwise. How is my wife and baby? She tried to smile but it ended up thinly. They are fine but not happy with everything that youve been through. I saw your car outside. Her voice was more of a whisper. I asked for it. I am leaving. Leaving! He gasped, eyes almost popping out of its socket. Leaving for Where? For Gods sake, youre in no state to leave for anywhere. She went on like she hadnt heard him. This is the last of you I will be seeing. She stared into space. I am leaving for a place Where I would be able to die quietly. Heaven forbid! Angel, I understand how you feel and I know its pretty difficult but … Dont go there boyfriend, there is nothing you will say that will make me change my mind. Im Sorry Uncle Chris, my life is meaningless. She stated simply with no display of emotion, like she knew her tear gland might had become a vestigial organ due to over production of tears. No Hester, it is not. He stated firmly and prayed in his mind that God will put the right words in his mouth to convince her otherwise. Because of fifty million naira, Osagie Osahon died. He loved and adored me and I would have love with him so with time but money took away that time. Ethelbert died for Same amount. They lost their lives in the course of protecting me. Uncle Chris …? Her voice trailed off. Yes baby. His eyes didnt leave her face, he saw her pains and he felt them . I love Ethel... Her voice shook and she trembled lightly. I knew the definition and sacrifice with him but now.. he is gone away from me... far away.
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