CASSANDRA
SEASON2
Episode 5
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
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The look my cousin and sister gave me as I walked into the apartment really made me very uncomfortable, nevertheless I forced out a smile, trying my best to appear calm.
‘’good evening dear brother, I never knew you were coming in today. I thought you told everyone that you will be coming over tomorrow?’’ I joyfully asked my cousin, sitting by his side. The frown on his face kind of increased, making me shift uneasily as I waited for him to say something.
‘’Nora tell me the reason you abandoned your baby to go after that silly man once again?. I guess what he did to you in the past didn’t teach you enough lesson huh?. By the way, why do you even want me to help him?” he asked angrily while my sister nodded in support. I shifted nervously once again, throwing a quick look at my sister for support which wasn’t forthcoming.
‘’David is innocent. I don’t have the mind to let him suffer for what he didn’t do. I have a conscience’’ I breathed slowly.
‘’A guy used you like a toy, dumped you, disrespected you, and disrespected your family. And you are here talking about conscience. What makes you think that he didn’t even commit the crime he is being accused of? Believe me, a guy like him can do anything to a lady’’ he said seriously, forcing me to hold his hand.
‘’why are you saying all these brother?, I thought you already promised to help?’’ I asked passionately.
‘’oh yes I’m going to help that b-----d but I’m just letting you know on time what you are getting into. That guy is just using you again like he always does’’ he said angrily. I looked down, unable to say a word.
I just wished that moment that he could feel how my heart throbbed quickly; I just wished he could have the slightest taste of how strongly I still felt for David notwithstanding all he did to me. Yes I knew some could term it foolish love or something much more, but then it was just as if David’s blood was on me. It was as if we shared a bond stronger than love.
I look a quick look at my little son who was sleeping peacefully on my sister’s laps. He was just the carbon copy of his father and I couldn’t help but pray that he doesn’t follow his father’s footsteps.
‘’dear sister, you really need to consider your feelings for this David. He used you when he wanted to satisfy his lust and disappeared afterwards. Now he needs you again and I bet he will disappear once he needs you no more’’ my sister quickly added.
‘’I’m helping him for my son’s sake and not because he deserved it. I’m not helping him because I want him back in my life. One day you will be a mother and you will understand’’ I replied my sister as my mind drifted back to the night David and I made love without any protection..
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David’s side of the story;
As narrated by David
Sitting on a very wet corner of the crowed cell, I had time to think of my life, my mistakes and where fate led me. It dawned on me that love could mean many things. That love could never be fully defined.
Every individual has his own definition of love and following it the wrong way could lead one to an early grave, or end up in a condition similar to mine. I had Nora, a lady who loved me with all her body and soul but I chose to be greedier, I chose to go where my hand wasn’t supposed to be and ended up getting burnt.
Love has many faces, just like our destiny. It’s left for us to shape it;
Supposing I had focused all my attention and desires on Nora, I would have been the happiest man on earth, but I was deceived by fake beauty, fake charms, and fake sophistication.
‘’dear lord, I’m ready to make amends. Please I want to get out of here’’ I prayed.
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Early the next day, Nora’s cousin showed up like he promised, I was led out of the cell to see him and I couldn’t help but be hopeful as I saw the young man, who stared at me with a faint smile on his face. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking that moment and yes I really was ashamed to meet him under my present condition but i really had no choice than to accept his help.
‘’Mr. David before I start, just know that I’m helping you against my wish. My cousin just forced me into it and just like I told you in the past, she is like a sister to me.’’ He said quickly, avoiding my eyes.
‘’now I have talked to the officer in charge of this case and I’m very sorry to tell you that he refused letting you go on bail’’ he said quickly. My heart instantly froze.
‘’so that means, I will be here till who knows when?’’ I breathed with great fear.
‘’yes this is a very serious case but then the police are still confused on the charge to throw on you. The girl’s body hasn’t been found and so they are just keeping you against any eventuality. For now she is still declared missing. You know our country?. I don’t think the police are even willing to conduct a proper investigation because they don’t have the means to do so, even though they told me they are on it. You couldn’t have been here if not for the strong evidence Cassandra’s father tendered against you. I’m really surprised that they are yet to torture you into accepting being responsible for the girl’s disappearance’’ he said slowly.
‘’I get it, I’m not getting out’’ I breathed with resignation.
‘’There is still a way to get out of here. I spoke to the most superior officer in this station and he asked for three hundred thousand naira and an assurance that you will be reporting to the station first thing every morning. Secondly your properties will be searched and you must give them every necessary support they require when investigating the case’’ he slowly added
‘’what? Three hundred thousand naira!’’, I exclaimed with great shock. I was yet to pay my house rent, my shop rents and every other bills that needed paying every January. My account equally was on all time low at the end of the previous year. I just couldn’t help but realize that the two paths now before me was either heading to prison for a crime I knew nothing about or leaving the police station as a penniless man.
Nevertheless what I needed the most was my freedom and I was ready to pay any price for it.
Episode 6
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
It was already few minutes past ten in the morning when I was able to round up things and get set to visit David at the police station. My cousin however showed up the minute I was about leaving the house.
‘’hmmm, I see you prepared a delicious meal for your David?’’ he joked, eyeing the food flask with me. I breathed deeply and smiled.
‘’yes but I guess, I’m already late. I had to first take care of my little baby before heading to his apartment to pick up some of his belongings. That kind of delayed me’’ I explained as if he needed the explanation. He smiled and shrugged.
‘’you shouldn’t have to worry that much. Your David will be free very soon’’ he muttered softly, leaving me as curious as ever.
‘’really!, tell me is there any new development?’’ I asked.
‘’Yes the police are yet to build up a case against him, and so with my skills, I negotiated his freedom though it will cost him three hundred thousand naira’’ he explained with a smile, turning my excitement into a big frown with his words. I stared at him suspiciously
‘’what do you mean you secured his freedom with such a staggering amount? Come on I thought you were helping me, but I can’t help but feel that you only offered to help out of your own personal gain. Don’t tell me the police will simply take such an amount from a lawyer like you simply to free an innocent man?” I asked pointedly. This time around it was his turn to frown.
‘’listen sister, I don’t know what you are trying to prove with your words but mind how you speak to me. You are simply his baby mama and nothing more, so cut the serious look. You asked for my help in freeing the man and I just negotiated his freedom. He didn’t even complain about money?. If you no longer need my help, I can leave this moment. He can rot in jail for all I care’’ he said with a raised tune, leaving me with no choice than to shrug with resignation.
‘’I’m sorry. I have to leave now. My sister will attend to you. She prepared your favorite meal’’ I softly stammered before leaving with a fake smile.
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David was very happy to see me when I arrived at the police station and he wasted no time in telling how my cousin was securing his freedom. Even though I felt my cousin was trying to cheat him, I couldn’t get myself to tell him about my suspicion, instead I listened to him without saying anything.
‘’My two ATM cards are inside the wallet I left with you yesterday, Simply head to the bank and withdraw three hundred and ten thousand naira for me. Please be fast with it and return with your cousin to secure my freedom. I can’t wait to get out of here. I barely survived the night’’ he poured out excitedly, equally giving me his card pin numbers plus more directives..
‘’but can I be able to withdraw such an amount with just two ATM cards?. I thought there is a limit to what one can withdraw?” I quickly asked while his face fell.
‘’I really don’t know how to ask you this, but don’t be mad at me. Help me raise the money if you can’t get it from my account. I will refund you once I’m out of here’’ he pleaded solemnly. I silently stared at him for some seconds before shrugging in resignation.
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By 2:45pm I had the required money with me, and I headed back to the police station with my annoying cousin who insisted on meeting his police friend alone.
‘’this is a very delicate matter, so you have to stay out of this dear sister. Simply wait for me outside while I go inside to complete the deal’’ he said with a cunning smile, taking the money from me. I gave him a look of disdain, hissed and drew back. I felt like smashing his head that moment and I just couldn’t help but realize that all lawyers were just the same. They never act in the interest of anyone without anything to gain from it even when it looks otherwise. Though I knew he never had even a little bit of likeness for David.
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David’s side of the story;
As narrated by David.
It really was a long wait, as I eagerly waited for Nora to return with the money for my freedom. It was just as if the day refused to run as it was running prior to that moment. I was as nervous as ever as I prayed deep down in my heart.
Few hours later, I was dragged out of my cell to meet Nora and her good cousin who smiled at me, giving me hope that finally my freedom was near. The inspector who led my arrest soon showed up with a dry smile on his face.
‘’my friend, you are very lucky that orders from above just came for your release. Nevertheless my men and I will still search your house as part of the investigation. Just pray that we find nothing there’’ he said, leading me to an office where I signed some papers.
Few minutes later I arrived at my apartment in company of the inspector and his men who ransacked my entire apartment but found nothing.
‘’I hope you know this isn’t personal? I’m merely doing my job. You are now free but remember to report at the station every morning and whenever you want to leave town make sure you inform me. Lastly you have a big job of convincing the girl’s father that you are innocent. You have a duty to him’’ he said as he shook hands with me.
‘’I promise to find Cassandra. I must get to the root of this case. Trust me’’ I promised. He smiled and left with his men.
‘’thank God you are now free’’ Nora breathed, turning my attention to her. I stared at her with great joy, with great gratitude, with great admiration. I rushed forward and lifted her up with surging emotions.
‘’I’m now free, thanks to you. Please take me back into your life. Let us become the Couple that we were supposed to be’’ I begged passionately. She stared at me with eyes filled with great passion and want, giving me great hope that my proposal would be accepted but surprisingly she pushed me backwards with great strength, shaking her head.
‘’I didn’t help you for us to be together. You are already a closed chapter in my life. We can never be a couple’’ she breathed, shocking me with the painful words.
‘’oh Nora’’ I breathed.
Episode 7
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
Seeing David get very affectionate with me, of course my head swelled with great desire to hold him tightly and to feel his kisses but then I had to push him away because I felt he merely wanted to get back with me because he had no choice than to do it.
Even though I badly wanted him by my side, I wasn’t ready to cheapen myself to him like I did in the past. He had to prove his love. He had to fight to prove himself worthy of me. I already survived long difficult months without him and I had the strength of living without him for the rest of my life.
The look on his face clearly showed how much my action shocked him. I couldn’t believe he was expecting me to kiss him with great happiness because of his sudden display of affection. I breathed deeply and headed towards the door.
‘’I have to leave now. Some of your belongings are in my house, you can come pick them up later’’ I added softly, grabbing the door knob.
‘’please Nora wait. I’m very sorry for being very disrespectful. I was carried away by my emotions. However you should know that I said those words from the bottom of my heart. The terrible night I spent in the cell gave me the opportunity to see things clearly. I’m the most foolish man on earth. I threw away the gift God gave me to pursue shadows. I understand how you feel but please just promise to think things through’’ he begged, drawing close to hold my hands. His touch made me tremble within me. I had to bring out my whole strength to look brave and deviant. I tried to say something but couldn’t. I was only saved by my phone which rang that very moment. I quickly took a step backwards, fetched the ringing phone from my handbag and checked who was calling. To my surprise it was no other person than his sister; A girl very dear to me.
‘’hey sweetheart what’s up?’’ she greeted with great excitement.
‘’can you believe I just dropped a baby boy?. I gave birth to a baby boy this morning’’ she announced happily while I jumped with great joy.
‘’congrats dear, I will surely visit you tomorrow’’ I promised excitedly.
‘’my brother’s phone hasn’t been reachable since yesterday, I know I shouldn’t be telling you this but I kind of feel uneasy about it’’ she added slowly.
‘’I’m with your brother right now and his is fine. I think he switched off his phones on purpose’’ I lied giving David my phone.
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‘’let’s visit my sister together tomorrow?’’ David asked as he returned my phone after speaking with his sister. I stared at him suspiciously, unable to mutter a reply.
‘’please just say yes’’ he pushed on. I smiled breathed deeply, gave him a long look before heading out of his apartment. I couldn’t help but smile to myself as I came to the conclusion that the little shake up Cassandra’s father gave to him really got him on the right track.
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David’s side of the story;
As narrated by David
I really meant every word when I asked Nora to take me back. I didn’t do it out of appreciation for her help or out of desperation. I simply wanted to be with her that moment. I simply wanted to start a new life with her. I simply wanted to refocus my life but unfortunately she misunderstood me. Perhaps she felt I was trying to use her once again. I really saw the suspicion in her eyes and it made me weep deep inside.
My sister’s phone call however changed the tension in the room. It equally brought me back to the problem at hand which was finding Cassandra.
Yes I know it kind of sounds strange for a man like me planning to find Cassandra, but then that was the only way I could prove my innocence and be free. That was the only way I could get my conscience to be at rest.
My first plan was to get the contact of one of Cassandra’s friends from my sister, possibly the contact of the girl who told her everything about the doctor. I felt it could be the lead; I badly needed to unravel the mystery surrounding Cassandra’s disappearance.
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The rest of the evening really was uneventful as I spent all my time inside my apartment, checking my accounts and preparing my budget for the year. There wasn’t any doubt that the first six months of the year would be a very difficult one for me.
Early the next day, I reported to the police station, had a little chat with the inspector before heading to Nora’s apartment. She was already set to head to my sister’s place when I arrived. She was very surprised to see me and never tried to hide her surprise.
‘’I wasn’t expecting you this morning?’’ she kind of asked with a smile. I smiled back at her, walking into the apartment.
‘’I was about leaving for your sister’s house when you walked in’’ she added softly. I walked towards the couch where my little son was sleeping peaceful and stared at him for some seconds.
‘’and you plan taking a public transport to her house with my little son?’’ I asked accusingly.
‘’hmmmm when did you start caring, moreover it isn’t as if it is our first or second time taking a public transport’’ she answered quickly. I slowly carried my son and faced her.
‘’we are going together whether you like it or not’’ I offered a little authoritatively while she shrugged with a smile.
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Nora and I arrived at my sister’s apartment to meet my mother and dear sister extremely stunned to see us together. Yes it was the first time they were seeing us together in such manner. They just couldn’t hide the joy they felt.
‘’wait a minute!!, are you guys finally together?’’ my sister asked without any reservation while my heart pounded furiously as I opened my mouth to give a slightly positive response but unfortunately Nora was the first to respond.
‘’no we are not together as a couple. He merely gave me a lift’’ she quickly responded, leaving me to ponder over the true state of her mind
SEASON2
Episode 5
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
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The look my cousin and sister gave me as I walked into the apartment really made me very uncomfortable, nevertheless I forced out a smile, trying my best to appear calm.
‘’good evening dear brother, I never knew you were coming in today. I thought you told everyone that you will be coming over tomorrow?’’ I joyfully asked my cousin, sitting by his side. The frown on his face kind of increased, making me shift uneasily as I waited for him to say something.
‘’Nora tell me the reason you abandoned your baby to go after that silly man once again?. I guess what he did to you in the past didn’t teach you enough lesson huh?. By the way, why do you even want me to help him?” he asked angrily while my sister nodded in support. I shifted nervously once again, throwing a quick look at my sister for support which wasn’t forthcoming.
‘’David is innocent. I don’t have the mind to let him suffer for what he didn’t do. I have a conscience’’ I breathed slowly.
‘’A guy used you like a toy, dumped you, disrespected you, and disrespected your family. And you are here talking about conscience. What makes you think that he didn’t even commit the crime he is being accused of? Believe me, a guy like him can do anything to a lady’’ he said seriously, forcing me to hold his hand.
‘’why are you saying all these brother?, I thought you already promised to help?’’ I asked passionately.
‘’oh yes I’m going to help that b-----d but I’m just letting you know on time what you are getting into. That guy is just using you again like he always does’’ he said angrily. I looked down, unable to say a word.
I just wished that moment that he could feel how my heart throbbed quickly; I just wished he could have the slightest taste of how strongly I still felt for David notwithstanding all he did to me. Yes I knew some could term it foolish love or something much more, but then it was just as if David’s blood was on me. It was as if we shared a bond stronger than love.
I look a quick look at my little son who was sleeping peacefully on my sister’s laps. He was just the carbon copy of his father and I couldn’t help but pray that he doesn’t follow his father’s footsteps.
‘’dear sister, you really need to consider your feelings for this David. He used you when he wanted to satisfy his lust and disappeared afterwards. Now he needs you again and I bet he will disappear once he needs you no more’’ my sister quickly added.
‘’I’m helping him for my son’s sake and not because he deserved it. I’m not helping him because I want him back in my life. One day you will be a mother and you will understand’’ I replied my sister as my mind drifted back to the night David and I made love without any protection..
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David’s side of the story;
As narrated by David
Sitting on a very wet corner of the crowed cell, I had time to think of my life, my mistakes and where fate led me. It dawned on me that love could mean many things. That love could never be fully defined.
Every individual has his own definition of love and following it the wrong way could lead one to an early grave, or end up in a condition similar to mine. I had Nora, a lady who loved me with all her body and soul but I chose to be greedier, I chose to go where my hand wasn’t supposed to be and ended up getting burnt.
Love has many faces, just like our destiny. It’s left for us to shape it;
Supposing I had focused all my attention and desires on Nora, I would have been the happiest man on earth, but I was deceived by fake beauty, fake charms, and fake sophistication.
‘’dear lord, I’m ready to make amends. Please I want to get out of here’’ I prayed.
———————-
Early the next day, Nora’s cousin showed up like he promised, I was led out of the cell to see him and I couldn’t help but be hopeful as I saw the young man, who stared at me with a faint smile on his face. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking that moment and yes I really was ashamed to meet him under my present condition but i really had no choice than to accept his help.
‘’Mr. David before I start, just know that I’m helping you against my wish. My cousin just forced me into it and just like I told you in the past, she is like a sister to me.’’ He said quickly, avoiding my eyes.
‘’now I have talked to the officer in charge of this case and I’m very sorry to tell you that he refused letting you go on bail’’ he said quickly. My heart instantly froze.
‘’so that means, I will be here till who knows when?’’ I breathed with great fear.
‘’yes this is a very serious case but then the police are still confused on the charge to throw on you. The girl’s body hasn’t been found and so they are just keeping you against any eventuality. For now she is still declared missing. You know our country?. I don’t think the police are even willing to conduct a proper investigation because they don’t have the means to do so, even though they told me they are on it. You couldn’t have been here if not for the strong evidence Cassandra’s father tendered against you. I’m really surprised that they are yet to torture you into accepting being responsible for the girl’s disappearance’’ he said slowly.
‘’I get it, I’m not getting out’’ I breathed with resignation.
‘’There is still a way to get out of here. I spoke to the most superior officer in this station and he asked for three hundred thousand naira and an assurance that you will be reporting to the station first thing every morning. Secondly your properties will be searched and you must give them every necessary support they require when investigating the case’’ he slowly added
‘’what? Three hundred thousand naira!’’, I exclaimed with great shock. I was yet to pay my house rent, my shop rents and every other bills that needed paying every January. My account equally was on all time low at the end of the previous year. I just couldn’t help but realize that the two paths now before me was either heading to prison for a crime I knew nothing about or leaving the police station as a penniless man.
Nevertheless what I needed the most was my freedom and I was ready to pay any price for it.
Episode 6
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
It was already few minutes past ten in the morning when I was able to round up things and get set to visit David at the police station. My cousin however showed up the minute I was about leaving the house.
‘’hmmm, I see you prepared a delicious meal for your David?’’ he joked, eyeing the food flask with me. I breathed deeply and smiled.
‘’yes but I guess, I’m already late. I had to first take care of my little baby before heading to his apartment to pick up some of his belongings. That kind of delayed me’’ I explained as if he needed the explanation. He smiled and shrugged.
‘’you shouldn’t have to worry that much. Your David will be free very soon’’ he muttered softly, leaving me as curious as ever.
‘’really!, tell me is there any new development?’’ I asked.
‘’Yes the police are yet to build up a case against him, and so with my skills, I negotiated his freedom though it will cost him three hundred thousand naira’’ he explained with a smile, turning my excitement into a big frown with his words. I stared at him suspiciously
‘’what do you mean you secured his freedom with such a staggering amount? Come on I thought you were helping me, but I can’t help but feel that you only offered to help out of your own personal gain. Don’t tell me the police will simply take such an amount from a lawyer like you simply to free an innocent man?” I asked pointedly. This time around it was his turn to frown.
‘’listen sister, I don’t know what you are trying to prove with your words but mind how you speak to me. You are simply his baby mama and nothing more, so cut the serious look. You asked for my help in freeing the man and I just negotiated his freedom. He didn’t even complain about money?. If you no longer need my help, I can leave this moment. He can rot in jail for all I care’’ he said with a raised tune, leaving me with no choice than to shrug with resignation.
‘’I’m sorry. I have to leave now. My sister will attend to you. She prepared your favorite meal’’ I softly stammered before leaving with a fake smile.
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David was very happy to see me when I arrived at the police station and he wasted no time in telling how my cousin was securing his freedom. Even though I felt my cousin was trying to cheat him, I couldn’t get myself to tell him about my suspicion, instead I listened to him without saying anything.
‘’My two ATM cards are inside the wallet I left with you yesterday, Simply head to the bank and withdraw three hundred and ten thousand naira for me. Please be fast with it and return with your cousin to secure my freedom. I can’t wait to get out of here. I barely survived the night’’ he poured out excitedly, equally giving me his card pin numbers plus more directives..
‘’but can I be able to withdraw such an amount with just two ATM cards?. I thought there is a limit to what one can withdraw?” I quickly asked while his face fell.
‘’I really don’t know how to ask you this, but don’t be mad at me. Help me raise the money if you can’t get it from my account. I will refund you once I’m out of here’’ he pleaded solemnly. I silently stared at him for some seconds before shrugging in resignation.
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By 2:45pm I had the required money with me, and I headed back to the police station with my annoying cousin who insisted on meeting his police friend alone.
‘’this is a very delicate matter, so you have to stay out of this dear sister. Simply wait for me outside while I go inside to complete the deal’’ he said with a cunning smile, taking the money from me. I gave him a look of disdain, hissed and drew back. I felt like smashing his head that moment and I just couldn’t help but realize that all lawyers were just the same. They never act in the interest of anyone without anything to gain from it even when it looks otherwise. Though I knew he never had even a little bit of likeness for David.
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David’s side of the story;
As narrated by David.
It really was a long wait, as I eagerly waited for Nora to return with the money for my freedom. It was just as if the day refused to run as it was running prior to that moment. I was as nervous as ever as I prayed deep down in my heart.
Few hours later, I was dragged out of my cell to meet Nora and her good cousin who smiled at me, giving me hope that finally my freedom was near. The inspector who led my arrest soon showed up with a dry smile on his face.
‘’my friend, you are very lucky that orders from above just came for your release. Nevertheless my men and I will still search your house as part of the investigation. Just pray that we find nothing there’’ he said, leading me to an office where I signed some papers.
Few minutes later I arrived at my apartment in company of the inspector and his men who ransacked my entire apartment but found nothing.
‘’I hope you know this isn’t personal? I’m merely doing my job. You are now free but remember to report at the station every morning and whenever you want to leave town make sure you inform me. Lastly you have a big job of convincing the girl’s father that you are innocent. You have a duty to him’’ he said as he shook hands with me.
‘’I promise to find Cassandra. I must get to the root of this case. Trust me’’ I promised. He smiled and left with his men.
‘’thank God you are now free’’ Nora breathed, turning my attention to her. I stared at her with great joy, with great gratitude, with great admiration. I rushed forward and lifted her up with surging emotions.
‘’I’m now free, thanks to you. Please take me back into your life. Let us become the Couple that we were supposed to be’’ I begged passionately. She stared at me with eyes filled with great passion and want, giving me great hope that my proposal would be accepted but surprisingly she pushed me backwards with great strength, shaking her head.
‘’I didn’t help you for us to be together. You are already a closed chapter in my life. We can never be a couple’’ she breathed, shocking me with the painful words.
‘’oh Nora’’ I breathed.
Episode 7
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
Seeing David get very affectionate with me, of course my head swelled with great desire to hold him tightly and to feel his kisses but then I had to push him away because I felt he merely wanted to get back with me because he had no choice than to do it.
Even though I badly wanted him by my side, I wasn’t ready to cheapen myself to him like I did in the past. He had to prove his love. He had to fight to prove himself worthy of me. I already survived long difficult months without him and I had the strength of living without him for the rest of my life.
The look on his face clearly showed how much my action shocked him. I couldn’t believe he was expecting me to kiss him with great happiness because of his sudden display of affection. I breathed deeply and headed towards the door.
‘’I have to leave now. Some of your belongings are in my house, you can come pick them up later’’ I added softly, grabbing the door knob.
‘’please Nora wait. I’m very sorry for being very disrespectful. I was carried away by my emotions. However you should know that I said those words from the bottom of my heart. The terrible night I spent in the cell gave me the opportunity to see things clearly. I’m the most foolish man on earth. I threw away the gift God gave me to pursue shadows. I understand how you feel but please just promise to think things through’’ he begged, drawing close to hold my hands. His touch made me tremble within me. I had to bring out my whole strength to look brave and deviant. I tried to say something but couldn’t. I was only saved by my phone which rang that very moment. I quickly took a step backwards, fetched the ringing phone from my handbag and checked who was calling. To my surprise it was no other person than his sister; A girl very dear to me.
‘’hey sweetheart what’s up?’’ she greeted with great excitement.
‘’can you believe I just dropped a baby boy?. I gave birth to a baby boy this morning’’ she announced happily while I jumped with great joy.
‘’congrats dear, I will surely visit you tomorrow’’ I promised excitedly.
‘’my brother’s phone hasn’t been reachable since yesterday, I know I shouldn’t be telling you this but I kind of feel uneasy about it’’ she added slowly.
‘’I’m with your brother right now and his is fine. I think he switched off his phones on purpose’’ I lied giving David my phone.
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‘’let’s visit my sister together tomorrow?’’ David asked as he returned my phone after speaking with his sister. I stared at him suspiciously, unable to mutter a reply.
‘’please just say yes’’ he pushed on. I smiled breathed deeply, gave him a long look before heading out of his apartment. I couldn’t help but smile to myself as I came to the conclusion that the little shake up Cassandra’s father gave to him really got him on the right track.
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David’s side of the story;
As narrated by David
I really meant every word when I asked Nora to take me back. I didn’t do it out of appreciation for her help or out of desperation. I simply wanted to be with her that moment. I simply wanted to start a new life with her. I simply wanted to refocus my life but unfortunately she misunderstood me. Perhaps she felt I was trying to use her once again. I really saw the suspicion in her eyes and it made me weep deep inside.
My sister’s phone call however changed the tension in the room. It equally brought me back to the problem at hand which was finding Cassandra.
Yes I know it kind of sounds strange for a man like me planning to find Cassandra, but then that was the only way I could prove my innocence and be free. That was the only way I could get my conscience to be at rest.
My first plan was to get the contact of one of Cassandra’s friends from my sister, possibly the contact of the girl who told her everything about the doctor. I felt it could be the lead; I badly needed to unravel the mystery surrounding Cassandra’s disappearance.
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The rest of the evening really was uneventful as I spent all my time inside my apartment, checking my accounts and preparing my budget for the year. There wasn’t any doubt that the first six months of the year would be a very difficult one for me.
Early the next day, I reported to the police station, had a little chat with the inspector before heading to Nora’s apartment. She was already set to head to my sister’s place when I arrived. She was very surprised to see me and never tried to hide her surprise.
‘’I wasn’t expecting you this morning?’’ she kind of asked with a smile. I smiled back at her, walking into the apartment.
‘’I was about leaving for your sister’s house when you walked in’’ she added softly. I walked towards the couch where my little son was sleeping peaceful and stared at him for some seconds.
‘’and you plan taking a public transport to her house with my little son?’’ I asked accusingly.
‘’hmmmm when did you start caring, moreover it isn’t as if it is our first or second time taking a public transport’’ she answered quickly. I slowly carried my son and faced her.
‘’we are going together whether you like it or not’’ I offered a little authoritatively while she shrugged with a smile.
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Nora and I arrived at my sister’s apartment to meet my mother and dear sister extremely stunned to see us together. Yes it was the first time they were seeing us together in such manner. They just couldn’t hide the joy they felt.
‘’wait a minute!!, are you guys finally together?’’ my sister asked without any reservation while my heart pounded furiously as I opened my mouth to give a slightly positive response but unfortunately Nora was the first to respond.
‘’no we are not together as a couple. He merely gave me a lift’’ she quickly responded, leaving me to ponder over the true state of her mind
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