THE PAINS OF ALONELY HEART-Episode 28
THE PAINS OF ALONELY HEART-Episode 28
O.D Oluwasegun
“I’m your mother, my son” she said.
Ben looked surprised as he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “What did you say? Am sure you are in the wrong house ” Ben asked. “I know where I am. I brought you here” She said.THE PAINS OF ALONELY HEART-Episode 28
This was getting weird for Ben. He looked more confused and offered her a seat.
As she sat, Ben asked her,” Madam, how do you mean you are my mother? Am sure you know who my family is Ben asked.
“My son, I can explain only if you give me the chance to” She asked. ” Ermm can you hold on, let my sister join us, perhaps she can understand you more than myself” Ben said and without waiting for her responds, called Juliet out.
Juliet, who was already upset with him came still looking angry. ” I beg of you, can you please join us” Ben asked. Without answering him, she greeted the woman and sat down.
“Thank you” Ben said thanking Juliet.
“Madam, you can now explain yourself ” Ben told her. ” I personally raised you up until you were a year old. Your father died when you were eight months old and after, things became very difficult for me. I couldn’t play the role of a mother. I barely had enough food to eat not to talk of feeding you……” She said but interrupted her
“Hold on there, you said my father died when I was eight months old? Ben asked.
“Yes, my son” She answered.
“Meaning you’re claiming that the late Mr. Johnson is not my father? Ben asked.
“Yes my son. Your biological father died of cancer” She said.
Juliet was completely lost by what was going on. She didn’t understand anything but she could tell from the demeanor of the woman that she was being truthful and sincere.
” What is she talking about, Who is this Ben? Juliet asked looking more concerned now.
“That’s exactly what I want to find out. She says she is my mother Juliet. ” Ben said
“What? Juliet said with shock.
“Let’s hear you madam” Ben said then she continued with her explanation. My only option was to leave you in the care of someone worthy. That was when I saw Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
They agreed to take care of you as their own, on the condition that I kept this adoption a secret. They sent you away to the state until I heard you had returned upon the death of your foster father.
Ben, you are my only son, I couldn’t abandon you just like that, I had to think of something. This was my only choice my son. Your name is Ben Austin and I am your mother.” She revealed.
“Stop it, stop it, I can’t take it anymore” Ben shouted. He left her and Juliet and ran into his room.
It was too much for him to bare. He couldn’t handle it. He was just confused as to whether she is telling the truth or not. Juliet went into Ben’s room and found him sitting on his bed.
She joined him and took his hand. She rubbed her thumbs on his hand. This made him feel more relaxed .
“Ben, I think you should take it easy now. Don’t draw any conclusions yet. Its amazing that I also went through the same thing ” Juliet said.
“What are you talking about, Juliet?” Ben asked.
Juliet brushed him off and said ” I think there is only one way to find out if she is telling the truth”
“How? How can we tell, by doing a DNA test I guess? Ben asked
” Nope, I think we should keep her here till Mrs. Johnson comes, then we can confront them both.” Juliet suggested.
Ben felt comfortable as long as he remained beside Juliet. Even with this situation and the news that he had heard today, he still felt guilty for what he had done to Juliet.
Juliet however harbored what she had saw at dawn thus Jax coming from his room.
“Juliet, there is something, I need to tell you” Ben said.
” I already know Ben” Juliet said. ” You do? Ben asked
“Yeah, I know you’re going out with Jax, I saw her coming out of your room this dawn” Juliet said.
“Oh that, Juliet is not what you think” Ben said.
” This is not the time for this, lets go back and keep the lady waiting until Mum returns” Juliet said and left Ben’s room to the living room. Ben had no option than to also follow.
Mrs. Johnson went to Jax’s house after trying severally to get in touch with her but to no avail. Fortunately, She met Jax at her apartment.
It was obvious that Jax didn’t want to see her. She didn’t give Mrs. Johnson a smiling face, however Mrs. Johnson was able to persuade her into getting into her car so they could talk.
“Jax, why this attitude? You left my house without telling me, your phone have been off all this while. What is wrong with you? If this, is about your money then take it” She said taking a bundle of 50GH¢.
To her surprise, Jax refused it.
“Mrs. Johnson, what do you even hope to achieve from this. I have done a lot and I can’t keep up with this anymore. Excuse me, I don’t want your money” Jax said.
“You must be joking right? This is a prank” Mrs. Johnson said.
“You think so? don’t ever contact me anymore, I’m done” Jax said and got down from the car banging the door right at Mrs. Johnson’s face.
She didn’t believe what just happened. It was like a dream to her.
” She must be upset about something, I know she will be back. ” Mrs. Johnson said to herself.
Mrs. Johnson went straight to the police station. She was not allowed to see her son James with a reason best known to the authorities.
She couldn’t bare it. She had to create a scene at the station for not allowing her to see her son. The only thing that restrained her from creating any more problems was the fact that she was threatened to stop her actions or will be arrested.
There was nothing more she could do. For the first time you could tell how frustrated Mrs. Johnson was.
She had no option than to go back home. Her day just went bad. Jax rejecting her and now the police disallowing her to see her son.
In no time she got back home. As soon as she opened the door leading to the living room, she was shocked upon seeing Ben, Juliet and the lady who claims that she is the biological mother of Ben
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