⌚THE TURN AROUND 15⌚
David looked back to see if there was someone else with them, then he replied “I’m not David my name is Michael”. The man was confused.
“What are u doing here? what happened to u? u can’t remember me? This Mr Fred. ur uncle has been so worried about u.” Mr Fred said. David turned to Sandra “I don’t know this man, but he keeps insisting that he knows me”. He said. By the look of things, Sandra could tell that the man knows David. She convinced him to listen to the man, she explained to him what had happened to David and Mr Fred was touched by the story. He cancelled his appointment and asked them to come into the house. He offered them something to eat.
Felisha walked in and screamed at the sight of David. She flew into his arms and hugged him. “Who are u?” David asked and pushed her a bit. “What’s wrong with u?” She hissed and left. “pls don’t mind her, that’s Felisha my daughter” Mrs Fred said. “I’ll be taking u to ur uncle as soon as u are ready” Mr Fred said. “well I’m ready now, there’s no time to waste”. David replied. “okay then we’ll leave, but u have to freshen up first”. said Mr Fred.
The journey took 5 hours, finally the arrived at Uncle Tim’s house. Uncle Tim was full of joy when he saw David even after he was told that he lost his memory. He was so grateful to Sandra and promised to reward her handsomely for taking care of David.
Later that same day, uncle Tim took David round the house, to see if he could remember anything. “David, do u remember this place?” he asked, showing David a spot in the house where they both used to chill out and take some wine on Fridays. But David said “No”. Uncle Tim showed him a family picture again. “how about this? This was taken in ur house.” Uncle Tim said, pointing to the picture. David could hear laughter coming from the picture. “Each time I try to remember, it skips from my head”. David replied. Uncle Tim sighed and kept showing him round the house but still, no progress. He asked David to follow him to his house, (David’s house) and Sandra too joined them. They got to the house and his house helps rushed to welcome him “Welcome sir…” they both said as they stood with excitement on their faces. He looked round the compound, he could see the beauty of the environment and his dog running and barking towards him. He shut his eyes and put his head down… “Are u okay?” Sandra asked David as she touched him on the shoulder.
“I remember…” he replied lifting up his head. “uncle Tim” he called. “my son is back!” uncle Tim laughed and embraced him. “it feels good to be back. Ruth, Rose…” he called, pointing at his 2 house helps. “yes sir” they nodded with a smile. “thank you guys, you’ve really done a great job”. David said and turned to Sandra “Sandra thank for all u do. I couldn’t have come this far without u” He wrapped his hands round her shoulders “Ruth, Rose meet my friend Sandra” David said. Uncle Tim looked at the both of them “David, is there something I need to know?” he asked. “uncle relax, we’ll talk better later” David laughed… “this calls for a celebration..” uncle Tim laughed too
To be continued…
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