C2 False accusation

"On my way to the Dean's office I saw Deborah being all flirty with him, I think they are intimate, "Barbara said

Patrick Green was shocked and bewildered he then turned toward Deborah

"Is this true?"

Deborah Green responded without showing any emotions

"No Father"

"Explain yourself to us immediately "Patrick demanded his face beaming with anger

"I..." Before Deborah could explain herself, Elizabeth Green her step-mum cut her short saying

"I said it, this good-for-nothing girl has been selling sex for grades, I think we should chase her out of the family mansion, we can't be housing a harlot under our roof"

On hearing this, Barbara started smiling because that had been her plan all along.

Despite everything that was unfolding Mr Johnson Green kept mute and only observed but when he couldn't take it any longer he voiced out

" I think we should give Deborah a chance to explain herself before we make any harsh decisions. Isn't that the fair thing to do? "

Johnson and Deborah both looked at each other with mutual respect and understanding.

"I was working with the Dean on sorting out some first-year students' files and we got so caught up that we forgot it was getting late, Barbara probably saw me leaving and then assumed the worst"

Her family members were not satisfied with her defense and Elizabeth shouted

"Liar, we can't take her words for it. Where is your evidence, Deborah"? Elizabeth inquired

Deborah sighed and then told Elizabeth that she wasn't the only student there but Barbara was in a haste to judge her and spread false information about her.

While all this was happening inside Johnson's ward,

Outside stood a man with jet-black hair and an oval face, he was slim but tall with facial structures that could classify him as handsome.

Oscar Lot, Deborah's bestie and course mate has been trying to reach her but to no avail. He tried calling her but she didn't pick. Seeing how she stormed out of the school premises in tears without an explanation of what was making her cry.

He quietly followed her behind but she didn't notice even when she received a slap from Elizabeth he wasn't far off.

Standing at the door and eavesdropping, he could hear how Barbara was falsely accusing Deborah.

It took all the will in him not to open the door and defend Deborah outrightly.

He didn't want to interrupt the conversation and cause a scene. It finally got to a point that he couldn't bear anymore and

"KNOCK KNOCK"

Elizabeth quickly answered "Doctor is that you?"

A deep voice from behind said, "Not at all, just a friend of the family ". They were all lost seeing that they told no one about Johnson's admission to the hospital

" Come on in, " Patrick said and Oscar immediately walked in and walked straight to where Deborah was standing.

She was both shocked" The Dean and entire faculty are wishing your grandpa a successful recovery "

This made her very confused and Oscar whispered to her " I heard everything "

"Mr Johnson I hope you are getting better. "He asked

Johnson who was lost in his admiration for his granddaughter and this gentleman quickly snapped back to reality

"Nothing the old man can't take care of "he replied with a grin.

"Glad to hear that sir," Oscar said patting the old man on his back

He then turned to the others and said "The Dean couldn't make it because he was still working on the first year's students' file " He sent his regards

On hearing these, the room became silent as Oscar cleared the air regarding the accusations tendered against Deborah.

"We shouldn't be working so late with the Dean but we had no idea it was going to take so much time ".

Deborah then replied, "Yes we can always come back to it tomorrow ".

" There would be no need for that, the Dean has stated that you can take time to be with your grandpa, " Oscar told her.

" It was nice getting to know the family but I would have to be on my way now," he said

Patrick who has been admiring the young man then said to Oscar "At least stay a little while longer as I would be leaving in a matter of minutes so I could drop you off "

" Thank you sir but there's no need " Oscar Lot interjected and then hugged Deborah one more time and made his way to the exit, his job here was done.

Deborah exhaled and quietly muttered to herself, "You have won the battle Debby but the war is still far from over "

Patrick Green then said " I'm leaving for work now, you all can keep me updated on the Doctor's report "

He then stood up to leave but Elizabeth held him back saying

"Honey are we just going to let Deborah off the hook"?

"Woman let it go, I'm off to work, "Patrick said and left

Except for Mr Johnson who believed her and quickly dismissed the accusation earlier saying

" I believe you, Deborah, after you are the smartest in your class so it's only normal for the Dean to seek your help from time to time "

Deborah smiled and said "Thank you, Grandpa "

"You have to tell me who your prince charming and personal savior is, I want to hear all about him, " Johnson said with a smirk

Deborah immediately turned red and began blushing, overcome with shyness she said "Stop it, Grandpa, he is just my coursemate and very good friend"

"Is that so, I hope you are telling me everything, granddaughter ?" Johnson was smiling and teasing her.

Deborah rolled her eyes and said "Yes Grandpa"

Barbara and Elizabeth felt so betrayed and then wanted to query her further but Johnson already took sides with her.

"You will fall into my trap soon Deborah " Barbara muttered.

Seeing that the whole matter was dissolved

"KNOCK KNOCK "

"Come in, " Johnson said

The Doctor then entered holding the test results.