The Daughter Of A Mistress ๐ธ
Written By Christabel Nwoko
Episode 3
Like the holy book said ” No peace for the wicked”
That night Cynthia’s parents couldn’t sleep, Mrs. Felicia was genuinely worried about her daughter, even though she had disowned her in her mind but still part of her wants her daughter by her side.
While Cynthia’s Father was restless, his conscience dealt with him all night.
Even though the Couple was found in different bedrooms, they were wide awake all through the night, their thoughts run wild too.
“How could my daughter run away with a boy? but I don’t know, what to believe anymore, I thought my child was responsible, I thought she was a good girl, how could she do this?, oh Lord, I think it’s my fault, I am not a good mother, I failed in bringing up my only child in the right direction, first I let my husband and his daughter Amber maltreat my child and second I couldn’t teach her good values, I have no right to be upset with my child when I have failed her uncountably, I will have to look for my child, please Lord I hope it’s not too late to do what is right for my child” Cynthia’s mother thought in tears.
Cynthia’s father was also in thought as he remembered the way Amber’s mother died and he also thought about Cynthia as his conscience dealt with him, he tried to justify his actions, so he could feel better.
“I was beginning to fall in love with my late wife Sonia before her death, first I thought I loved Felicia but when I married Sonia, I realized that she was a lovely woman… Cynthia is my daughter and I love her but I feel It’s better this way, she won’t bother my Amber anymore, I wasn’t a better husband to Sonia, maybe I could be a better father to her daughter Amber, who is her replica,” The heartless man thought.
A few weeks later, Mrs. Felicia had Visited Grandpa thrice, she wanted to find out if the old man knew where she could find her daughter but sadly, she meet Grandpa’s absence all the time.
Ever since Cynthia left, the old man became seriously ill. He was hospitalized. He had told his doctor not to inform his heartless son.
On the Other hand, Life wasn’t too easy for Cynthia, even though, she was grateful for the people she meet in Port Harcourt, but still, most of the people treated her like a stranger that she was, some disliked her for no reason except for Sister Rosemary, who treated her like she was Family. Soon, Cynthia had developed a prayer life as she prayed with the nuns every day. She had decided to join the convent so she could become a nun, like others
But God has another plan for Cynthia.
One day, Some group of Actors and Actresses stormed the Church.
They needed to act some scenes at the church and the priest was aware as he had given his consent.
The middle-aged Reverend Father permitted them without hesitation because the producer was the Catechist’s daughter
They were so many popular television faces and the Priest was so happy to meet them in real life. In no time, Filming began, and soon one of their young actors felt unwell and was sent to the hospital for treatment and then the crew couldn’t continue with the shoot, the director told the producer that they can’t continue filming because the young actress that fell ill was the main character.
The producer walked straight into the church, to inform the priest about the latest development and how they wanted to reschedule the shoot for another time but as she walked into the cathedral, she noticed that there was someone who had been staring at her the whole time.
It was Sister Rosemary and she was familiar with her
The female producer greeted Sister Rosemary warmly, and then the nun said
“Are you people having some challenges, you all are already packing up?” Sister Rosemary said, and then the producer explained everything that had happened.
“Do you need a replacement for the role?” Sister Rosemary asked confidently.
And the producer replied” Yes” and she went further to say
“The role is not simple, we need
Someone younger, like a teenager”
The only person that came to the nun’s mind was Cynthia. Immediately she told the producer about Cynthia.
“Are you sure, she can act?” The producer asked in doubt
“Cynthia can act, last Christmas carol’s night, she played Mother Mary’s role so well, wait I will call her right away,” She said and ran to the quarters to bring Cynthia.
When Cynthia came, she was given the script and then the director allowed her to study the script for half an hour before she was called upon for a short rehearsal.
Cynthia was talented as she proved herself before everyone. “She was born to be an actress” The director exclaimed.
The producer was shocked as she wondered how Cynthia could get into character quickly. Everyone was impressed with Cynthia’s acting skills.
And from that day, Cynthia became an actress, in just one year she featured in 5 movies.
The movie directors always loved the way she could quickly become the character that she portrayed
Cynthia was a good actor and in one year, she didn’t only become popular, she became rich.
When she started acting professionally, The Reverend Father took her to the bank where she opened a savings account and in just one year, She became a millionaire as she worth over 5 million naira.
A few months later, Cynthia’s mother was shocked to see her daughter on television.
“Is that not my child, how did she become an actress?” Cynthia’s mother thought as she ran into her husband’s room to call him.
“Steve, come and see our daughter,” Cynthia’s mother said as she dragged her husband to the living room.
Cynthia’s father couldn’t believe his eyes as he saw her first daughter acting on TV.
She was all grown and she was looking very beautiful.
Amber heard Cynthia’s name being mentioned, so she walked into the living room, to find out why but she was shocked to see her stepsister on television.
She speechlessly typed her name on the Google search on her phone and she became envious to see how popular her step-sister had become on social media
“She even won the best newcomer actress last month” Amber unconsciously said, without realizing that Her father and stepmother heard what she had said
“She did?, wow I’m so proud of my daughter,” Mrs. Felicia said at once but when she remembered that she wasn’t there alone, she suddenly became quiet.
“How could you be so proud of your daughter, who ran away from home to live with a man, Cynthia is shameless and I think she is just like you, no wonder you dated my father, and you even bore him a child, when you know he was married to my late mother,” Amber said at once.
And Cynthia’s mother was shocked at her guts.
“Amber! Keep quiet now” Mr. Stephen said and Amber walked away triumphantly
“I’m sorry my love, Amber is only a child, please don’t take what she said to heart we both know what the truth is,” Mr. Stephen said.
“The truth? What’s the Truth? Because I don’t know what’s the truth anymore! You heard the way your daughter spoke to me, she was disrespectful and what did you do? Nothing, but I remember how you will beat up Cynthia only because Amber reported her to you, for once you never listened to our daughter’s side of the story, you only believed what Amber said and you will pounce on our child, On Amber’s request… it’s your fault that our daughter ran away in the first place, it’s all your fault, all you care about in this house is Amber and I’m sick and tired of it, I have been quite enough, this is not the first time she has disrespected me in your presence, and you are always quiet when it comes to Amber. But today she went overboard, She is not a child, she is 18 years old now, my Cynthia left this house when she was only 18, and she has been taking care of herself ever since when she has you and me, this is unfair, steve, how would you love one child more than the other, they are both your daughters, you should love them equally” Cynthia’s mother said and broke down in tears.
“Oh come off it, now you are blaming me, how is it my fault, is it because you saw Cynthia on television? Why didn’t you look for her all this time, why are you blaming me” Mr. Stephen entered at once
“Do you know how I searched everywhere for my child? Do you know how many times that I have been to your father’s house but no luck, you don’t know how many times I have cried myself to sleep, I feel happy now I know that she is okay”.Mrs. Felicia responded.
The woman had no idea that her husband was so frightened when she mentioned that she visited his father most times, Mr. Stephen knew his lies would be discovered if his wife confronts his father but he was relieved when he heard that they never meet.
“But on second thought, Mrs. Felicia asked
” where is your father?”
End Of Episode 4
To Be Continued
