ABUSED..
Episode 26
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I have been by Ella’s side praying for her recovery, it’s so refreshing praying and having the feeling that a mighty one is hearing. The connection you feel as you open your mind and soul to The Creator trusting Him for a miracle. I read scriptures to understand more about my new life. Some I didn’t quite understand but I kept holding on every promises trusting Him to be faithful.
Maxwell’s birthday was two days ago, he spent the whole day with me at the hospital. He bought me food, we prayed together, had conversions on different topics.
He spent his special day at the hospital with us😩😩, too bad my playful friend was lying helplessly, I know Ella would have made it memorable for him.
” This year is special. I got to celebrate with you in a hospital though I wish it weren’t so”
I smiled at him🥰, sang a birthday song for him and wished him well
” Thanks dear. You have a nice voice Ruth. Don’t worry next year would be splendid. When is your birthday?”
” I don’t know😔”
He was surprised by my response, I told him everything about me so he could understand better.
” It’s ok Ruth. Have you tried reaching out to her?”
” She denied me and she didn’t bother to reach out to me after I came out of jail besides my release was secured on the condition that I don’t live under her roof”
” Ruth, have you ever tried to know why she loathes you so much?”
” No. She just keeps blaming me and my father for something I had no choice over”
” Therein lies your pain and her pain”
” So you are saying it’s my fault?”
” No. I’m saying you should reach out and know why”
” Maxwell! Why should I? I was the mistreated here. she believed that beast over me and had me thrown in prison. He tried to rape me, I stabbed him but she felt I tried to seduce him”
” Hmm. I know, you have said all but you haven’t reached out to your mother”
” Why should I? I have come to accept my fate and live peacefully without a family🥺”
” Do you know that He was mocked by His own family too? Joseph sold out to strangers by his own family. David forgotten by his own father when the prophet came to Jesse to anoint him, at last Jesse remembered one of his sons was out in the wilderness. You know what’s common in this stories; they all reached out at some point. ”
” But😩………”
” You have to reach out🤫”
I can’t make sense to what he was saying, how can I reach out to someone who sees me as the bane of her life.
He digressed to another topic when he noticed I was having difficulty to accept what he said. Soon the room became lively again, we chatted and laughed that we forgot we were in the hospital.
Being with Maxwell is so pleasant and lovely. He feels anxious about nothing and handles everything in calmness. There is this aura of peace around him.
I had this notion that all men were the same but meeting Maxwell has proved otherwise. Humans are different from the other by their principles, the discipline and self discipline instilled inside them.
Ella is yet to open her eyes, the beeping of the machine was the only thing that made us know she is with us. Sometimes I cry and wish she would open her eyes😥.
Our businesses are thriving well, Bisi sends me report about my boutique and my fashion house is doing well with the help of my manager. I get to visit them sometimes and have a run down of everything.
Ella siblings still receive their monthly stipends. Thank goodness they are in different cities from ours I don’t want them to worry about her. Oliver is through with his exams, he told me yesterday and he would be with us this weekend.
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Oliver came back on Saturday, his flight landed late at night. I had to be home to welcome him , he collapsed when I told him of Ella’s predicament.
He called his siblings to inform them by Monday they all flew down to Lagos. They all wept seeing their sister lying helplessly. The girls were inconsolable
” We have no other family but her… ” Oliver who wept over Ella cried out.
” Nothing is going to happen. She is going to be fine” I said
They met Maxwell who assured them Ella would be fine as the doctors were doing all to make sure she recovers.
We all prayed for Ella, we couldn’t wait to reunite with her.
Maxwell’s leave will end up soon, he has been with us all through; praying, encouraging and keeping us cheerful.
We were all singing one evening when I noticed Ella’s left hand shifted twice astonished I kept my gaze at her to confirm and she shifted again. I notified everyone, ran out to call the doctor.
We rushed in to see Ella eyes open, she smiled when she saw me, I couldn’t contain my joy I hugged her to tight she winced in pain
” E…lla!”
” Ruth” she called out faintly
Her siblings rallied around her smiling amidst tears as they held her hands.
” Max…well”
” Take it easy Ella😩”
She smiled at us calling her siblings one after the other in tears. The whole event was emotional, I couldn’t contain my emotions as I turned to Maxwell for support.
She was examined, carefully removing the tubes connected to her mouth; she complained of pains all over her body. The doctor asked asked a nurse to get some drugs to ease her pains after examination.
She was in deep pain I could tell from her facial expressions as she tried to adjust. Maxwell helped her
” Doctor Maxwell, good to see you”
” We are glad to have you back”
I was so grateful to God for giving me back my friend. I instructed Linda, Ella’s youngest sister to go get something for her to eat. I don’t want to leave my friend bedside.
She tried to talked but I shushed her up. I held her hands in thanksgiving to God, she smiled at me
” I turned to Maxwell who was standing close to me held his other hands and thanked him🥰
” Hah! I missed a lot of gist Ruth” she teased me seeing how I held Maxwell’s hand tightly
” Ella save your strength🙄”
” I’m glad you all are here with me. Waking up to see my family around me is the best thing I have experienced thus far”
” We are always here with you praying for you’
” Ruth… I can see that Maxwell….”
” Ella be quiet”
The nurse came in and administered the drugs to her.
Soon Linda returned with food, flask containing hot water, and fruits.
I fed her quietly like a baby. She needs all the care in the world and I will do just that.
Her siblings were around not wanting to leave. We had to give them space to be with her, it’s been long they all came together.
Maxwell and I went out of the hospital, we found a spot and sat down.
The atmosphere was cool and calm; my heart is merry this day and the cool breeze made me relax.
” I told you she is going to fine” Max broke the silence
” Max ” I called out holding his hands ” I can’t thank you enough for being by my side through this rough times. I don’t know what I would have done without you being around. ”
He smiled at me and hugged me, I exhaled deeply as he held me
” I’m glad I was able to help dear”
I feel secure being around this man, something I haven’t felt before. He makes me feel loved and worthy.
Indeed life can be beautiful and wonderful when you have the right person.
” I resume fully next week. it is going to tedious, but I shall always have time for you. That’s reminds me my Sister is dying to meet you. You know she isn’t staying for long…. You know married woman before her husband start complaining”
We both laughed and then silence took over. We were left to our thoughts, looking at people coming in and out of the hospital
” Ruth”
” Yes”
” when are you reaching out to her?”
I couldn’t say anything as he looked at me waiting for a response; what can I say? How do I face her after all this years😩.
Mother never liked me, she never cared to reach out to after all these years. I really don’t think it’s worth it.
To be continued..
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