Clifford called Rosita severally but there was no answer. He ran out of the house to find his wife. He was worried sick and didn't know where to find his wife.
Clifford : Where are you Rosie? ( worriedly)
He keeps trying his wife's number but still couldn't get through. He was distracted by wild screams. He turned to the direction where the screams was coming from and saw his wife in the middle of the road with a car approaching her.
Clifford (terrified ): Rosita..!
He ran to his wife and pulled her from the road. He hugged her tightly with tears in his eyes. He thought he had lost her forever.
Clifford : Sweetheart, are you okay?
Rosita stirred blankly at Clifford without saying a word. Shaken to the very core and terrified, she collapsed. Clifford held her tightly in his arms,
Clifford : Rosie.. Rosie..., please open your eyes.
He shook her to wake her up but to no avail. He screamed for help from the surrounded crowd.
Clifford (worriedly) : Please help me! Someone call the ambulance.
Soon, the ambulance arrive and Rosita was rushed in. Clifford also joined and she was quickly rushed to the hospital.
AT THE HOSPITAL
Rosita was rushed to the emergency for treatment. Clifford wanted to join them in the emergency room but she was stopped by the nurses.
Clifford : Please, let me join you.
Nurse : No, please you can't come in. You have to stay here and wait.
The door was closed and Clifford was left frustrated at the entrance. He paced to and fro at the entrance worriedly.
"Please, be alright. I can't afford to lose you". Clifford whispered to himself.
Clifford was startled by his phone, buzzing. He checked and it was a call from Lian
Clifford : Hello, Lian?
Lian ( worriedly) : Brother, did you find her? Is she alright? What about you?
Clifford : Yes, I did but we are at the hospital now.
Lian : What..!? What happened? Which hospital?
Clifford : Dew's Hospital.
Lian : Okay, we are coming there right now.
They hanged up and Lian and the rest of family with the exception of Mad. Flora left for the hospital.
Hours passed and the doctor came out of the emergency room. Clifford with the family rushed to meet the doctor.
Clifford : Doctor.., Is she alright?
Doctor (smiling ) : Mr. Hollands, calm down. Her condition is stable now and the baby is also doing well.
" Baby..! " Clifford and the family exclaimed.
Doctor : Yes, she is 2weeks pregnant. Congratulations, you will be a father soon. I will take my leave now.
The doctor smiled and left them.
Clifford (excitedly) : Lian.., did you hear that? Am going to be a father.
Lian (laughing) : Yes brother..
Lian and the rest of the family were so happy for Rosita and Clifford and couldn't hide their joy. They gave Clifford a big hug and congratulated him. Few minutes later, Rosita was transfered to another ward to be cared for. Clifford saw the Nurse passing by and approached her.
Clifford : Please, can I see my wife now?
Nurse : Yes you can, she is in ward 2.
The Nurse smiled and they parted ways. Clifford left for his wife's ward and met her sleeping peacefully. He sat beside her, took her hand, caressed and kissed it gently. He looked at his wife and smiled.
Clifford : I was so afraid dear, I thought I had lose you. But you know what, there is good news now. You are going to be a mother.
Clifford spoke to his unconscious wife for a while then drifted off to sleep.
"Clifford.. Clifford.."
He heard a voice calling him in his sleep. He opened his eyes and saw his wife awake. He smiled at his wife and gave her a peek on the cheeks. It was already morning and it was time for the Nurses to come around for check up
Nurse : Mrs. Hollands, how are you feeling today?
Rosita : Just a slight headache and some body pains.
Nurse : Drink lots of water and have more rest. It's good for the baby.
Rosita : Baby...?
She turned to look at her husband and they both smiled at each other.
Nurse : Yes Mrs. Hollands, you are 2 weeks pregnant.
She couldn't hold back her excitement and cried tears of joy. His husband hugged and kissed her cheeks again. The Nurse excused herself to go and check on other patients. Clifford sat beside Rosita on the hospital bed and had Rosita lean on his shoulder.
Clifford : Sweetheart, I have to go home and get you food and a change of cloth. I will also see the doctor on my way out.
Rosita : okay, dear. Take care of yourself, love you.
Clifford : Okay, love you too sweetheart
Clifford left to the Doctor's office to enquire on the discharging day of his wife.
knock.., knock..
Doctor : Please come in.
Clifford : Good morning Doctor, I want to enquire on the discharging day of my wife.
Doctor : She is responding to treatment very well. If she continues like that, she can be discharged tomorrow.
Clifford : Thank you, I will take my leave now.
Clifford left the hospital to the house to get Rosita change of cloths and food. He rushed to and fro in the house packing the things for his wife. He heard his phone ringing and and it was Nicholas calling.
Clifford : Hello...?
Nicholas : Cliff, we heard you are back from the hospital to get food and cloths for Rosie. What time will you be leaving to the hospital again?
Clifford : Yes, I will be leaving soon. Am almost done. Just don't know which food will be suitable for Rosita.
Nicholas : Then wait for us. We will pick you up then go together. For the food, forget about it. The ladies have prepared something for her.
Clifford : Okay, then see you.
They hanged up. Clifford went to freshen up and changed his cloth. 30mins later, he was all set and ready to go. Soon, he heard a horn outside.
Lian : Cliff!, we are here. Let's go!
Clifford rushed out and joined the family. They all set off to the hospital chatting happily. Within a flash, they were at the hospital. They all gathered around Rosita, giving her presents and cheering her on. They stayed with her for a while and then asked to take their leave since it was time for the kids to close from school.
Melissa : Rosie, we've got to ran now. The kids will be returning from school soon.
Leyla and Vanessa : Yes, Rosie..
Nicholas : Okay, ladies. Let's go.
They bid their fair well to Clifford and Rosita and then left to their various homes. Suddenly, Rosita sat quietly with her mind drifted afar.
Clifford : hey.. Rosie, what's wrong?
Rosita : It's about what happened yesterday at the family house.
Clifford : Let's not talk about it dear. You know am not going to give in to my mum. More importantly, you are pregnant now and that settles everything. Don't be worried about this dear, it's not good for the baby's health.
Rosita smiled and nodded.
Rosita : But have you informed mum about my condition yet?
Clifford : I will dear. I will visit her this evening to give her the news.
Rosita : Okay..
Rosita stayed up with her husband for a while then drifted off to sleep. She woke up to see a note on the table by her bed.
Note
Dear Rosie, I have left to see mum to inform her about your condition and also clear things up with her. Take care of yourself. love you.
Clifford.
Rosita smiled after reading the note and drifted off to sleep again.
Clifford was on his way to visit his mum. He tried to reach his mum on the phone but couldn't get through. He called the main house line and one of the workers picked."hello...? Sir Clifford ". The voice answered.Clifford : Is mum at home?" Yes sir". The voice replied.Clifford : I'm trying to get through to her line but am not reaching her. Is she okay?"Yes she is, sir. I think it's because she is not in the mood to talk with you."Clifford : Okay, just inform her that I'm coming to meet her."Okay sir." The voice repliedAnd they hanged up. It was an hour drive from the hospital to the Hollands' mansion. Soon, Clifford got to the house. He was welcomed with smiles from the workers.Clifford : Hello Aunt. Anastasia..He hugged and kissed the cheeks of his nanny.Aunt. Anastasia (worriedly) : Why are you here at this hour. You should be with Rosita.Clifford : Yes, aunt. I came to meet mum.
Clifford helped his mum to bed and bid her farewell. He kissed her forehead and turned off the light."See you tomorrow mum.""Okay, son."He closed the door gently and left. As he got to the hall, he met Nicole. Nicole approached him in a seductive manner.Nicole : Hi, handsome..Clifford : Nichole, what's the meaning of what you are doing?She advanced more strong towards Clifford, caressing his face and trying to kiss him.Clifford : Hey..., what are you doing?He held her hand and strongly pushed her away.&nbs
Rosita was in the kitchen having some water when Nichole stepped in with a pretentious smile." Rosie.." she calledRosita turned and smiled, welcoming her warmly, not knowing her true intentions.Nichole : Mmm...Rosie,She held her hands pretending to regret accepting Mad. Flora's proposal and coming over." I'm sorry for everything I have put you through. I didn't know Clifford was married. It's never my intention to destroy such a beautiful and happy family."Rosita : It's not your fault Nichole, I understand mum and I also know it wasn't your intention.Ni
It's a beautiful Monday morning, Clifford still asleep unaware of the time. He was startled by the ring of the alarm. He checked the time and it was past 6:00am, he was getting late for work. He jumped out from bed calling his wife."Rosie.., Rosie..""Yes..., Sweetheart." she responded from the kitchen."Why didn't you wake me up dear? I'm almost late for work now." His voice faded into the washroom."Sorry Sweetheart, I didn't want to be late for my appointment with Nichole so I woke up early. I thought it was too early to wake you then." she repliedShe set the table for breakfast and Clifford came rushing down.
Clifford returned home to an unusual silence. He called out to his wife but there was no answer."why this awkward atmosphere?" he said to himself.He went up to the bedroom but she wasn't there. He searched through the washroom and the entire house but couldn't find her.He tried contacting her but her phone was switched off."This is so unusual of her." He said to himself.He went out to their neighbours to enquire, if they have noticed his wife going out or heard any strange noises from his house but none of them could help.He rushed back to the house confused and frustrated. He sat back on the Sofa, thinking what to do. He suddenly remembered that he hasn't contacted his family.
Clifford returns downstairs worried and lost in thoughts. He didn't believe Nichole's words." She looks so suspicious. I remember Rosita telling me they will be going shopping today. If she didn't, then who did Rosita go with? " he thought to himselfMad.Flora was still at the hall waiting for his son. She saw him descending the stairs lost in his thoughts and called out to him."Clifford, Is everything alright? why did you want to talk to Nichole? she asked" Nothing mum, am just confused and worried now." he replied"Don't worry son, I know she is fine wherever she is and we will find her soon." her mother assuredHe stood sil
Nichole sat quietly in her room thinking about her encounter with Clifford."I know Clifford suspects me and I need to do something about this. And it's needs to be done fast to tame him." she said to herselfWeeks passed since Rosita disappeared and the search for her by the police seems to prove futile. Clifford tailing Nichole has also not yielded any fruits. He returned home exhausted, hurt and disappointed.THE HOLLAND'S MANSIONMad.Flora and all the workers have left off to bed. Nichole tiptoed from her room to the hall and when she was sure that nobody was around, she sneaked out to the car park. She
Clifford turned only to see Nichole. She advanced amorously towards him kissing and teasing him."Let me help you with this borner." she said to himClifford couldn't resist her advances anymore. He pushed her on the bed smooching and making out with her for awhile. Just when things were getting so intense, he suddenly stopped"No, I can't do this." he stood up, took his cloths and left the house.Nichole sat on the bed feeling happy and satisfied."Poor boy." she smirked, dressed up and went to remove the camera she set in the room and left the house.Clifford drove off to a quiet place and packed his car. He s