Chapter 148.
Joseph had his face on the floor, he didn't want to blow his cover by looking up.
"Just allow us help you till your baby is born" he said changing his voice.
"She has babies in her, not one" Walter said correcting him.
"You see, the more reason you cannot allow your husband get a chance near you, he is determined to kill these kids and imagine what will happen if he succeeds.
"I won't let him" she said, looking away.
"You may not know, in his quest to get rid of the babies you are carrying he raped you till you started bleeding, he might get a poison go terminate your pregnancy and you will end up loosing your life;
What he said scared even her parents, they looked at each other, they knew they were not half as wealthy nor connected as the Anderson, they were the most powerful family in the federation, to be married to them was a privilege, but their daughter's safety was more than anything they could think of, they would hide her till she gives birth, then they will bring her back.
"We accept" her mother said not meeting her eyes.
"Mother?
"Atleast we know where you are and we can always hear your voice, that your husband is paranoid, he can do anything, I don't want to give him that chance and blame the devil later. You have seen it yourself, we cannot fight them, even the law is working for them, all we can do now is hide to keep these babies and you safe, it is just for a few month.
"What if he comes after you? She asked referring to her parents.
That was something they hadn't thought of, he could suspect that they had something to do with her disappearance and then come after them.
"If it is just him, we know what to do, but if it is for his father, he wants you out, he just doesn't want you going to talk, he is more interested in wining his election, he is likely to win and if he does, he won't even think about you, the only person that is angry emotionally with you is Andrew, his reasons are obvious, we cannot really blame him for it, but we cannot let his madness get the better part of him" Walter said.
"If I leave from here, he might even think it is the hospital, what if he comes here to misbehave, you know you exchanged words with him?
Joseph was loving all the questions she was asking, which only shows that she was accepting what they were proposing to her.
"You won't leave from the hospital, we need to plan it, take off from home, everything will be arranged for you" Joseph responded.
"Do I know you? She asked, looking at him, he looked up at her and nodded as to say No, but still responded.
"I don't think so, I think I just have that regular face, I look like everybody, I'm not unique at all" what he said lightened the mood of all in the room that they couldn't help, but giggle then be ame serious again.
All plan was placed in motion as to how she would leave her house after she must have contacted Petranilla, she wanted to go with Angel, but Joseph told her Angel was better off without her at the moment, that all she needed was to stay safe, and that after she was delivered of her babies, she could then come back if she wanted or go to her parents house.
The idea was bought, but she was still scared.
(AT THE ANDERSON'S MANSION)
Mr Anderson was so angry at Andrew that he was shouting at the top of his voice.
"What do you think you are doing? Going after her like that, what if she reports you for Abuse, dont you know what that would do to me?
"I am sorry Dad, I just.. He was lost for words, he was not able to find the right words to express what he wanted to do that made him rape his wife, he couldn't tell them he wanted her to get rid of the pregnancy.
"So you wanted to kill the child in the womb? Miles asked and everyone looked at him. He looked down and nodded in shame.
"But why would you want to do that? His mother asked looking worried at her son.
"You are becoming something else, what would make you want to kill an unborn child.
"She is carrying twin, for that bastard, I didn't want to hurt her, I wanted to hurt them, j wanted them out of the way, only then will I believe that what Happened between she and Joseph was a mistake.
"If you want her back why not sort it out with her instead of telling her to kill? Anthony asked then added. She obviously still wants you, she feels bad for what happened, we can still accept her back, it wasn't her fault that Joseph drugged her.
"She should never have gone to him, she should have come to any of you or even her parents, but she too, was already crushing on Joseph. Andrew said, stubbornly then his father's authoritative voice could be heard.
"I don't care what you want or what you don't, for me I have rules that girl off, she is no longer my daughter, so if you want her back that is your business. All I want is to win this election without any media issue pointing fingers at my son as a woman beater or a rapist. It could destroy my plans. He said and walked out on them while his wife followed behind.
"I cannot allow Joseph to win, he cannot have a family through the woman I married, she will have to get rid of that pregnancy.
"Didn't you hear father? Anthony asked, sounding as authoritative as his father. " This conversation will no longer be repeated, it is obvious you are now well, if you misbehave or do anything that would tarnish the image of this family, you are going to be punished seriously.
He also worked away.
Peter was in no mood to discuss, he had been busy with his phone since they started talking, he was closing a deal online and he couldn't be bothered about what was happening. Stubbornness was a part of the Anderson boys, they all have it and displays it at will.
He too walked away followed by his twin brother and he was then left with Miles alone.
"I'm sorry man, I know you are disappointed too, I really don't know what has come over me, but I cannot control my anger and I won't change my mind, no matter what father and Anthony says, I must get what I want. Anna must do as I say, or I will kill the babies myself when they are born.
Petranilla was listening to them, she be ame very worried, she immediately called Anna and told her what she heard.
"I have told you times without number that you should get as far away from him as possible, I think he is gone crazy, he is thinking and acting like a mad man, if you stay with him he might kill you while trying to kill your babies, you need to be wise.
She ended the call, she looked up at the doctors and her parents and asked.
" You need to stop thinking about aborting a five month old pregnancy, there are consequences you know? Miles said to his brother.
"I don't care if there are consequences, that is what I want.
"You need to care. You could destroy her, don't you know the effects of Abortion?
"Damage to the womb or cervix, so imagine if in the future, when you are probably leaving peacefully with her and she could not give you another child, how would you feel?
Excessive bleeding, how would you handle that, will you take her to the hospital every now and then, what is then the joy of wanting her all to yourself.
Incomplete abortion, requiring a (additional) surgical abortion procedure.
Infection of the uterus or fallopian tubes
Scarring of the inside of the uterus
Sepsis or Septic shock
Uterine perforation or even
Death. Have you ever thought of that, she could die, you could loose her while trying to get back at Joseph, you have both been doing this back and forth revenge since high school, now is the time to stop it.
He is dead, don't kill yourself too.
There are even future effects
She could have Breast Cancer
STDs & Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Mental Health
Infertility and Future Childbearing
Complications that can arise from induced abortion, such as infection and damage to the uterus, can lead to infertility and increased risks of future childbearing.
In the case of medical abortion, the risks for these complications are increased in women who have a high risk of uterine rupture; an intrauterine device (IUD) in place; uncontrolled high blood pressure; diabetes, certain heart or blood vessel diseases; severe liver, kidney or lung disease; take a blood thinner or certain steroid medications; or smoke heavily.
First-trimester surgical abortion by dilation and curettage (D&C) “can result in uterine synechiae (or Asherman’s Syndrome), which increase the risk of subsequent midtrimester spontaneous abortions and low birthweight deliveries.”22 Incompetent cervix is also a preterm birth risk associated with surgical abortion. “Symptoms related to cervical incompetence were found among 75% of women who undergo forced dilation for abortion.
Who those what plans if abortion you have for her, you probably plan to drug her, or poison her or even force a doctor to surgically take the babies out.
How are you sure that after that is done, you will still be happy, you may be we be happy, what is done is done and can never be undone, you need to forget, forgive and move on.
I hope you will help yourself to forgive, let go and move on from hurt, resentment and anger. Away from feelings that may drag you down and thoughts that can slowly poison you and your outlook on life.
Because forgiving someone for what they said or did isn't always easy – it can in my experience honestly be one of the harder things one can do – but it can also set you free and be something you need to do for no one but yourself to be able to fully move on with your life.
When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.”
I know the past is going to be ugly, seeing those kids would make you never forgive or want to forgive, but then just as Paul Broose would say
"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.”
Please my brother, let go and free yourself" he said tappibgvhis shoulder.
He shook himself and got away from him.
"I will never forgive, until I get what I want! He said and left him staring at him and nodding his head.
(BACK AT THE HOSPITAL)
They were still discussing after Anna received that call from Petranilla, her mind was already made up, she was getting the same message from almost every one, she knew what she needed to do, but she just couldn't take her eyes off the new doctor, he looks like she knew him, she felt she has a link with him, she kept looking into those eyes, they reminded him of someone, she was trying to remember, but her head were blank, she couldn't make it out, the way he moved and gesture while talking were all familiar to her.
She has made up her mind, she was going away, atleast this time her parents were aware, she distracted them, by asking.
"When do we I leave?