Chapter 183

"And also, if we can find her, it would be better for us, you know at this point we cannot make mistake. Mr Anderson continued, looking from one person to the other.

The only reason he wants to keep Anna close to the family was because he did not want her to get to the wrong hand, even if she had gone to her family house, he would have preferred it, but now that she was missing, soon, the world would start talking about it.

Though at this point, he does not think anything will stop him from wini g the election.

Andrew could not take his eyes off Petranilla, even as his father spoke, he was expecting a reaction.

He still looked at Petra and since she was not saying anything, she did not seem to be ready to talk, he cleared his throat and started talking, but he made it quick and brief, before he would take back his words.

"I think Petranilla have something to tell us on that? He said, and that made every one look at her, she held her stomach, because somehow she felt a sharp pain in her stomach.

Mr Anderson, sat up, looking at his son, he could not tell, what he was trying to say, but just like he was, every other Anderson in the house, became interested.

"What do you mean? She asked, pretending not to know what he was talking about, but then Andrew was not ready to give up so  he repeated himself, making his statement clearer.

"I said, that as regards finding Anna, I think you have something to say about that". He did not mince words, so there was no way, she could tell him, she did not understand.

She could feel sweat all over her body, she did not know what to say nor how to react, Peter was holding her hands, but she could feel his hold on her loosen,  but maybe it was time, so that she could tell them a piece of her mind, and the things they were doing that she did not like. Her father in-law stared dagger at her, they all knew she was guilty, because she started looking down and touching the chair and her skirt and just trying to keep her mind busy.

"I don't know what you are talking about". She said, trying to pretend. That was the best line she could come up with, but even her husband, knew she knew something, he could feel it from the way she reacted to the first question.

"Are you saying you don't know where Anna is? He asked. He was already loving the way she was looking like a scared rat, she could not even look up at him.

Peter was no longer enjoying the interrogation, between his wife and his brother, he also did not want his wife stressed. he raised his hands to stop his brother, but he did not even look at him, let alone to listen. Before he continued, Peter cut him in, with a raised voice.

"Andrew, I am still your older brother, when I call you, you answer, you don't keep me quiet.

What is the meaning of this question? This time, he was standing up, he demanded to have an answer.

Andrew could not tell his family, that he bugged his in-laws phone, so he just went further to tell, yet another lie.

I found out, that Petranilla, knows where my wife is, and to think that I have been looking for her, she has a clue, she did not tell me.

Now Peter sat down, he was still looking at Andrew, but when he turned, his face met with his father, he was not talking, but one could tell, that he was angry, he wanted him to handle the situation, so he said nothing.

Peter looked at his wife, she was not scared, what was the worse that could happen, if he didn't want her anymore, he might as well, just go into hiding, just like Anna did.

"Is it true? She heard his voice close to her, she looked up at him and nodded, she did not want to lie to him, there was no point.

"I don't know where she is, but I managed to speak to her yesterday evening". She said, and Peter looked up to find every one in the family, looking at him, they sat up, they wanted to hear.

"How were you able to speak to her? He asked, sounding as calm as possible.

Petranilla, did not like the interrogation, but she was going to give them only what she knew, she was not going to lie.

Someone called me, to tell me Anna wanted to speak to her daughter, she begged me to help her keep it a secret, she was worried about her daughter, I wanted her to come back, I spoke to her, but she said, she would only come back, after she had given birth to her babies, because Andrew, wants to kill them.

She said, he has been demanding, that she goes for an abortion, she did not want to, so since was not comfortable with him, she decided to run away". She was not looking up, she could tell that they were all looking at her.

Andrew was happy somehow, but after she paused, they all stared at him, he was expecting them to lash at Petranilla, but instead, he was the one they were staring Daggers at.

"Why are you all looking at me like that, are you not supposed to ask her to the us more? He was searching their faces one after the other, when Anthony spoke up.

"Why will she tell you more, so that you can go and try to abort babies that are almost ready to be born? Andrew did not see that coming, he was shocked, as if that was not enough, his wife, that keeps claiming first wife thing also spoke up.

"If I were Petranilla, I won't even tell you anything".

Precious was busy with her nails, that she did not want to contribute, she already forgot about Anna, she was not interested, she watch her kids run around the house with Angel who was just brought in, because Andrew demanded to speak to his daughter. she followed them, not minding what they were discussing.

Peter did not speak anymore, he stood up and went outside, Petranilla, knew she has some explaining to do, he was the one who deserved the explanation not Andrew.

She searched for him everywhere around the hospital, this was the first time they were bringing their parents to the hospital, they were always treated at home, the doctor soon came out again and Mr Anderson who had been oddly quiet since the entire conversation followed him.

He could not even begin to think about what was happening, he was more worried about his wife.

She found him, lost in his thought, he was very angry.

As she approached him, he started talking.

"You have been keeping such news from me? He said, sounding so disappointed. She was silent, she did not know what to say to him, so she just kept quiet and looked down, like he was about to spank her.

You left our bedroom that night to make a call, I saw you, but I was too tired to follow you, I did not want to follow you because I suspect you, but because I was worried about you, I wanted to be sure you don't slum, then I heard the shower and I thought you were taking a quick bath, I didn't know you were making a call.

"I am sorry, just that I could not tell anyone, she begged me not to, she was scared, she was worried, I am a woman, I was feeling for her". She tries to defend herself.

"You were feeling for her? How can you be feeling for someone who cheated on her husband? He asked and she looked away.

"That is not my interest, I was feeling for her, because, she is carrying innocent children, who shouldn't suffer for a crime they no nothing about.

Soon they were both quiet, she knew this was her time, she needed to apologise now, maybe he would forgive her and not get so mad at her.

"I am so sorry my love, please I promise it will never happen again.

"Where is she? He asked and she td him truthfully.

"I don't know where she is, she has not been the one communicating with me, she has been communicating with me through a man, he is called Maxwell, he is the one that reaches out to me, I guess she stays with the man and his family.

"Why did she not go to her home? He asked, but she was not in the position to answer that, so she did not say anything, Andrew was behind them listening to what they were saying, he could not believe she did not have an answer , she was not telling them everything, she was keeping things from them.

"Where is my wife?