A man to call my own. Episode 13 youre lying Henry yelled at her. dont flatter yourself Henry. Shes not for you Linda shouted how old is she? a year and five months Linda knew she cant lie to Henry about Daisys age. you were two months pregnant when you left Abuja. Did you have have other lovers apart from me? although, as far as he could tell, He was Lindas only lover before she left. yes Henry, i had lovers. What the hell will you do? Linda shouted. The two seemed to forget that Daisy had been wailing for attention. Their shouts had upset her. Neither Henry nor Linda seemed to care that the girl was crying her eyes out. They were all caught up in their anger. The anger that has been building within them for two years. Henry looked closely at Daisy. Deep in his heart, he knew she was his. He didnt know how but he was sure. Linda had been lying to him all this while. okay Linda, if you insist he told her quietly. but i wont leave my child in this shabby place. Look at you, you barely have enough money for her upkeep Linda laughed bitterly. i dont need your help Henry. Leave my house and never return i shall leave Linda, but im not leaving kogi state until i confirm that this baby is not mine. We are going for perternity test on monday Henry shouted at the top of his voice. Im not going anywhere with you Henry Linda shot back. Im not asking you to come. You might sit at home. Im taking the baby with me he replied. now listen carefully to me Linda, if after the test, Shes not mine, i will walk quietly out of your life. But so help you God, if shes mine. I will take her away from you and you wont even have the privilege of a visit you wont do that Linda told him in a shaky voice. Her voice betrayed her and confirmed Henrys suspicions but he masked all his emotions. Get her ready on monday morning. I will come pick her up He match out of the flat like a man set on fire to his hotel room. By the time im through with you Linda James, even you wont recognise yourself Henry thought out loud. * * * * as soon as he left, Linda manged to calm Daisy and put her to sleep. She didnt sleep, neither did she cry. She lay quietly on her bed staring at the room. What will she do now? Should she pack her things and run away? She thought and finally fell into a deep slumber with Daisy by her side. Daisys cry awoke Linda by 6am. mummy tea The girl cried. Linda quickly bath her before feeding her. She stayed in her flat and didnt leave. On monday morning, a knock came at her door. She refused to open the door. Damn you Linda, open the door Linda opened it two hours later. She had already spoilt Henrys cheerful mood. He didnt even tell her goodmorning. He went to the room and picked up Daisy who had been playing with her precious teddy bear. The girl, who had never seen Henry before burst into tears. She fought and kicked for Henry to put her down but he refused. When he got to the door, Linda words and tears stopped him. theres no need Henry, shes yours Linda shouted. you are very silly Linda. You ran away with my child and didnt even bother telling me. Its been two years Linda, how can you be so wicked? Linda kept mute. She didnt know when she had spoken the truth to Henry. Henry placed Daisy on her feet. The little girl ran as quickly as she could to her mother who picked her up and placed her on her hips. what did i do Linda to deserve this? henry, please go, i need to bath. Im going out oh i see, you want to meet with one of your lovers? Okay, kindly give me back my child. Pack her things, im taking her with me to Abuja Henry quietly told Linda. Linda, held firmly unto Daisy. only a wicked man will take a baby away from her mother she shouted in tears. see who is talking? A frying pan calling pot black. Stop shedding this crocodile tears for me because it piss me off. You are a very wicked woman for refusing to give me the first seventeen months of my daughters life. Infact get ready Linda. My lawyer will meet with you. I shall fight you dirty for the custody of her. We shall meet in court Henry angrilly stormed out of the flat. It wasnt until he boarded his car and was on his way to the hotel that he realised that he didnt even know his babys name. Episode 14 next
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