DISTANCE AND DESIRE
EPISODE 6 and 7
The next day, Lily left early to withdraw all the cash from her account, while Madam Edith went to her office. Ivy went into labor and screamed for help. Daniel rushed her to the hospital, where she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. He called his mother to share the good news, prompting Madam Edith to rush to the hospital to see Ivy and the baby.
Delighted at the sight of her supposed grandchild, Madam Edith asked the doctor if it was possible to conduct a DNA test secretly. The doctor agreed, and samples were taken from Madam Edith and the baby.
After three days, Ivy and the baby were discharged from the hospital. Madam Edith received the DNA report, confirming the baby as her grandchild. Overjoyed, she showered Ivy and the newborn with gifts to celebrate their newfound bond.
In his room, Daniel pondered over the recent events, questioning his own memory and the truth behind Ivy’s claims. He recalled the nurse handing him the baby and feeling a connection, yet Ivy accused him of getting her pregnant. The discrepancy in the year, 2024 instead of 2020, puzzled him further. He wondered why he remembered his mother and Lily but nothing else from the past four years
Feeling a surge of frustration and confusion, Daniel debated whether Ivy was telling the truth or manipulating him. He also questioned his mother’s decision to keep Ivy in the house. With countless unanswered questions swirling in his mind, he longed for clarity.
A month passed, Lily contacted Daniel, claiming the money he sent wasn’t enough. Without hesitation, Daniel sent her more funds, choosing not to probe further. Downstairs, he found his mother doting on Ivy’s baby, referring to him as her grandson. Confused by this revelation, Daniel attempted to question his mother, but she was preoccupied with a phone call.
After the call, Madam Edith entrusted Daniel with the baby’s care, claiming an emergency required her to leave for a week. Despite Madam Edith’s assurance that the baby wasn’t biologically related to them, Daniel remained skeptical. He retreated to his room, where he compared childhood photos to the baby’s face, noticing a striking resemblance to himself as a child.
Determined to uncover the truth, Daniel resolved to confront Ivy. With the baby sleeping soundly in his room, he made his way to Ivy’s room downstairs, his mind racing with anticipation and uncertainty.
DISTANCE AND DESIRE
EPISODE 7
madam Edith left the house for her journey, Daniel opened ivy’s room door without knocking first because he needed answers.
Daniel: Who are you, and why are you still in my house?
Ivy: I’m Ivy, your maid.
Daniel: Why do you always claim I got you pregnant? And why does your son look exactly like me?
Ivy: I’m just your maid. I have nothing to say to you. Please leave my room.
Daniel: I own this house. I decide when to leave. You have no right to ask me to leave.
Ivy: Alright, stay here. I want to go check on my child.( Ivy tried walking out on Daniel)
Daniel: How dare you try to walk out when I’m still talking to you? You have no excuse. The baby is sleeping peacefully in my room.
Ivy: I have nothing to say to you. Please, leave.
While they were talking, Frank called Ivy. Daniel snatched the phone and put it on speaker.
Frank: Ivy, how are you and the child? How is Daniel? Has he regained his memory? Has he accepted his child? Hello, Ivy, are you there?
Daniel: Good evening, it’s Daniel. Yes, I have regained my memory, and I have accepted the child. I will visit soon.
Frank: I’m happy for both of you. Take care.
After the call, Daniel asked Ivy to start talking.
Ivy: I have nothing to tell you. Please, leave this room.
Daniel: Tell me the password of your phone. I want to check something.
Ivy: I won’t tell you.
Daniel tried to use her name to unlock the phone, but it didn’t work. He decided to use his name, and the phone opened. He went to her messages and WhatsApp but found no useful information. He then checked her gallery and saw different photos of them together. He struggled to recollect the memories associated with them.
Daniel: Can you please tell me the truth? These photos show we know each other. We were sitting down on a bed together. There is even one where I kissed you. Please be truthful.
Ivy: I have nothing to say to you.
Daniel: You will speak by force this evening.
Daniel went closer to Ivy, held her cheeks, and tried kissing her. Ivy pushed him away.
Daniel: Will you speak now, or should I continue?
Ivy: I have nothing to say to you. Please, stop. Don’t come closer to me, or I will call the police on you.
Daniel: Then call the police.
Ivy picked up the phone, but Daniel took it from her. He held her cheeks again and started kissing her. He tried touching her body, but Ivy shouted.
Ivy: Please, I will speak. Please, don’t touch me again or get close to me.
Daniel: Start talking.
Ivy: The doctor told us not to remind you of anything. For your health’s sake, just leave, please.
Daniel: You are acting stubborn. Please, tell me everything. I’m ready to listen.
Ivy: Please, your life is important. Just go, please.
Daniel went closer to Ivy and continued trying to touch her body.
Ivy: Stop. You have a girlfriend, Lily. Why are you trying to cheat on her with me?
Daniel: I won’t stop now. I want to see how long you will be stubborn. I, too, am stubborn.
Daniel carried her to the bed and tried removing her gown. Ivy struggled with him, but Daniel is ready to force her to talk.
Ivy: Please stop. I will talk now.
Daniel: It’s too late. I’m already tired of your games.
Ivy: Don’t dare touch me, Daniel. The last time you did, it resulted in the baby. Please, don’t do it again.
Daniel stood up from the bed.
Daniel: What do you mean the last time I did resulted in the baby?
Ivy: Yes, we met on a dating site in 2021. We dated for two years before you visited me. We had numerous encounters, and it resulted in me getting pregnant. You loved me so much then. Everything changed when I didn’t hear from you. I had to trace you here. I was told by your mom that you were involved in a car accident. You stayed in the hospital in a coma for seven months, and when you recovered, you had partial memory loss.
Daniel: What?
Ivy: I have really suffered a lot with the pregnancy. Please, don’t touch me. I can’t resist you, but I don’t want to make another mistake of getting pregnant out of wedlock. If you want to touch me, then regain your memory first and remove this shame from my family by marrying me.
Daniel: I’m really sorry you have to go through all this because of me. I always knew I had a connection with you. Henceforth, you will never cry again. I will make sure you are respected and treated well.
Ivy: I can only regain my respect when you marry me. But first, gain your memory back so you know I’m telling you the truth.
Daniel: I believe you, baby.
Ivy: Why are you calling me baby?
Daniel: It’s a mistake, but I also have something to say to you. I know I haven’t regained my memory, but I have feelings for you. Lily and I don’t really share a bond.
Ivy: I don’t believe you. You are saying all this just to sleep with me and abandon me again. I won’t fall for this. I have fallen for your sweet words before, not anymore.
Daniel: I had no intention of having [email protected] with you. I just did that to see if you would talk and to know if I’m your man or not.
Ivy: Please, can you leave now? I want to check up on my child.
Daniel: He is in my room. You can go there to check up on him.
Ivy went to Daniel’s room
While Daniel struggled to remember everything Ivy had told him, he wrestled with his thoughts until he fainted in Ivy’s room.
When Ivy returned to her room and found Daniel unconscious on the floor, she attempted to wake him up. Despite her efforts, he remained unresponsive. Ivy struggled to move him onto the bed, noticing his feverish temperature. Determined to care for him, she stayed by his side until she fell asleep herself.
The next morning, Daniel woke up with a smile on his face.
Daniel: “Ivy, stand up.”
Ivy: “You called me by my name.”
Daniel: “Yes, oh sorry. Baby, stand up. It’s morning. Please, go to your parents before they start looking for you.”
Ivy: “Are you okay?”
Daniel: “Yes, I’m fine. Wait, where are we?”
Ivy: “We’re in your house.”
Daniel: “I’m lost. How come we are here? This is my visitor’s room.”
While they were talking, the baby started crying from upstairs. Ivy left Daniel and rushed upstairs to tend to the baby.
TBC
