HOPE
HOSPITAL
Knock.... Knock...
" yes... come in... ", a voice called from the office.
Dora slowly opened the door and beckoned Leyla. They both marched into the office, nervously.
" Good morning, Laura...", greeted Dora.
" Hey...Dora, it's been a while we met....come have a seat...."
" Thanks dear"
Leyla and Dora slowly settled in a chair in front of them.
" So...tell me, what brought you here and how may I help you....? "
Leyla and Dora looked at each other with a faint smile. Leyla quickly beckoned her to go ahead.
"Uhm...sorry for that...."said, Laura, nervously.
" No....problem, am listening...."
" Uhmm...Laura. We need a little help from you(signs).This is my friend, Leyla. She had been married for 10 years now but no sign of pregnancy. All the necessary checks and treatment had been one but to no avail. Her marriage is at the verge of collapsing at the moment.... "
" So..what do you want me to do for you?"
" We want you to adopt a baby in this hospital for us. We'll settle you for that..."
Leyla nodded in support.
Laura gazed at them, stunned.
" What....?, I can't do that...how possible. Its against our code of conduct... "
"Please.... Laura, do it for a friend in need , please or her marriage will go down the drain.."
" Please... Laura.. help me( sobs)", cried Leyla, kneeling on the floor.
"It's okay....Leyla, please get up. I'll help you", responded Laura, lifting her unto the chair.
" Really?, you will ", they chorused.
Laura nodded with a faint smile.
" Thanks so much...", stated Leyla.
" Welcome dear. So how do you want it to go.....?"
" Alright, we want you to monitor and let us know when an early pregnant woman comes for check up so we can set Leyla's pregnancy up. We'll find ways to bring her to the hospital when that woman's time is due and after delivery, you get the baby for Leyla ..." Dora explained.
" Okay...."
" But how about the woman, what will we do about her....", asked Leyla, nervously.
" Don't worry , I know how to handle that. You just play your part as promised.... "
" Sure we will....", Dora hastily replied with a smile.
" Okay, then its a deal...."
" Thanks so much for your time and help. We'll like to take our leave now...", Dora announced.
" Alright....see you later.."
" bye...", they chorused, rising from the chair.
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DANIEL'S OFFICE
Daniel was busily working on his PC when a knock interrupted from the door.
" Who is it...come.... in", answered Daniel, glued on his PC.
" Good afternoon sir...."
" Good afternoon, Mark. How may I help you...",stated Daniel still gazing at the PC, busily.
" I brought the documents you sent me to bring from your lawyer. Here they are...?
He handled the documents to him and left.
Daniel glanced at the document and sighed.
" I think this is the best decision for us all, Leyla. I know you won't be happy about this but after the divorce, we can all live our life happily... "
He dropped the file in his suitcase and turned back to his work.
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PRISY 'S FASHION
Prisca sat over her desk, spacing out.
" Why hasn't she returned any of my calls? Hope all is well with her....?",thought Prisca nervously.
" Ma'am...., ma'am.....", Damsel called worriedly.
Prisca jolted, returning to her senses.
" Are you okay....? Look like something is bordering you... "
" I'm fine dear, just worried about Leyla. I've been calling her since morning but no response. That is not really like her. I feel something is wrong..."
" Try calling again, maybe she was busy with something.... "
" I think you are right...Let me try again.."
She drew out her phone from the drawer beside , about to call. Just then Dora's call came through.
Prisca quickly beckoned Damsel to excuse her. She nodded with a smile and strolled away as Prisca attend to the call.
" Hey...Dora, thank God you called just on time..."
" Why?, is something wrong..?", responded Dora of the other end of the line.
" Not really, I was about to call Leyla when your call came in. Have you heard from her and is she alright..?"
" Yes she is fine. She is even here with me. We are returning home from the hospital... "
" Thank God, now tell me, how did it go..."
" Uhm....Laura agreed to help."
" That is good news. How can I help...?"
" Uhmm...I kind of....don't know at the moment but in any way you can...."
" okay, I'll see what I can do but promise to update me on it..."
" Sure...I will..."
" Alright....talk to you later and send my regards to Leyla... "
" Okay...I'll tell her."
" Bye..."
Prisca dropped the phone on the desk with a faint smile and sighed.
" I pray everything ends soon, Leyla. So that you can be happy again..(sigh)"
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THE DRAKE'S MANSION
It was already evening. Leyla stood at the kitchen busily preparing supper when Daniel walked in.
" hi...honey, you're home...welcome", she called cheerfully from the kitchen.
" Thanks.(sighs nervously)Leyla..., I need to talk to you...." stated Daniel behind her.
" Can't it wait...dear?, Am a bit busy at the moment.... "
" No...its urgent...", exclaimed Daniel, authoritatively, dropping the file on the table.
Leyla anxiously turned towards him, puzzled.
" What is it...Dan...?", asked Leyla, cheerless.
" Take that and sign, its our divorce papers...."
" Divorce papers...? what do you mean, Dan....",cried Leyla, desperately.
"yes...I've filed for a divorce, I can't stand this marriage any longer....", shouted Dan, angrily.
" Just give me some time, I'll work things out....please, Dan....", Leyla pleaded in tears,holding his legs.
" For how long Leyla....how long....just get that signed.... ", he shouted, snatching his leg angrily from her as he turned approaching the stairs.
" Please.... done...just one last chance, there is still hope...please.... "
She cried, fainting onto the floor in tears, completely, shuttered and devastated.