***SHADOWS FROM THE PAST*** EPISODE 13 –continuation– The journey back from office was a very boring one. As much as Mrs Cole tried to bring up a conversation, Tina was not interested in one as she was replying in monosyllabic words. “Tina, is there any problem?” she asked. Tina sighed before giving her the usual “Nothing” reply. “I don’t believe you. I don’t think its right if you hide things from me. We are friends and I believe sharing problems solves it halfway.” Mrs Cole preached. Tina nodded her head knowingly. “So tell me. What’s the matter?” “Its my mum. She’s sick and am not financially bouyant enough to pay the bills.” Tina explained. “How much are you asked to pay?” she asked. “Two hundred and fifty thousand naira. And at least fifty percent must be paid upfront.” She explained. “Are you in a hurry to go home now?” She asked. “Not really ma. Am actually headed for the hospital.” Tina replied. “If you’ll give me some minutes of your time. Lets go to the bank.” Tina thanked her as she pulled out of the road onto the popular bank road. “I’ll be back in a minute.” Mrs Cole said as she got out of the car and walked into the bank. Tina waited for her in the car and a few minutes later she re- emerged from within the bank. “Have it.” Mrs Cole said handing a small tied parcel to her. “Thank you very much ma.” “That’s two hundred and fifty thousand Naira. I’ll give you a hundred thousand tomorrow so you can balance up.” “I really appreciate your kind gesture ma.” “Its nothing. What are friends for?” Tina continued to thank her until she got to where she is supposed to drop near the hospital junction. Even though she didn’t hear Mrs Cole talk about her returning the money, she immediately put it at the back of her mind that first thing at the end of the month, she must return part of the money. She got to the hospital a few minutes later and first of all went to see the doctor, she settled the payment and urged the doctor to begin treatment in earnest. Then she proceeded to check on her mother in her ward but was suprised to see her kid sister, Gloria and her kid brother Francis with her mother. “What are you too doing here?” Tina asked. “Am here to see mama.” Francis replied. “You should have stayed back in school and let Gloria do the running around.” Tina said. “No aunty. I’ll leave very soon. I have tests tomorrow.” Francis replied. This time their mother had woken up. “Mama.” Tina said. “How are you my daughter?” she asked. “Am fine. Hope you are getting better now?” “We thank God. When did you arrive?” jsut then she started gasping for breath and losing it gradually. “Doctor.” Francis shouted as he ran out of the ward in search of the doctor. –to be continued–
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