Chapter 13: Chapter 13

(Who is at the door?)

Genre: Trilling romance and suspense

Written by:

Jesudamilola Abiola

LILY’S POV

Why aren’t you picking his calls? Nicky asked staring at me

I stared at her and heaved a sigh

Talk to me Lily, she said to me

My mum caused it all; both my sickness and why I didnt pick his calls; I said and burst into more tears

How? Explain to me please; she said squeezing her face

He later called yesterday night and while we were talking, she came in unexpectedly. She heard all I said on the phone and she said told me never to talk to him nor be with him again unless she is gonna tell my Dad about it; I said and busted into more tears

She has also started dropping down tears from her eyes

She held me and drew me closely to herself

I cried on her arms

Dont worry Lily, all will be well; she said petting me

Suddenly, the bathroom door and the maid entered into the room

Your bath water is ready; the maid said moving closer to me

Alright, thanks; I said

She sat beside me and held my shoulder

As she has said, all will be well; the maid said staring into my eyes

Thank you ma; I said controlling my tears

I heard everything from the bathroom; she said and heaved a sigh

I stared at her

Yeah, dont worry I will talk to your parents about it; I understand how you feel; She said

Please dont tell my dad about it; I said begging her

More tears rolled down my cheeks as I pleaded

Are you scared of him? Just dont worry, do you know what you dont understand? They cant stop you from loving someone because its as a result of loving each other that they end up together. At least you are matured enough to love, its not a crime to love. Just trust me this once, everything will be alright; She said consoling me

Thank you ma, I said hugging her

You are welcome, but do me one favour; She said staring at my eyes

Whats that? I asked

Dont cry again and any time he calls, you can pick his call, he cares thats why he keeps calling you; she said

More tears dripped down my eyes

Enough of your tears, baby; Nicky said controlling her tears

I also tried to control my tears

Immediately, my room door opened

My mum and the doctor entered

How are you feeling now? My mum asked moving closer to me

Fine; I replied

You can have your seat, the maid said giving the doctor a chair beside my bed

Thank you, the doctor said and sat down

The doctor stared into my eyes and heaved a sigh

I need some privacy please; she said and the others walked out

It remains only the both of us in the room

She felt my temperature and sighed

Whats wrong? How and when did it start? I need explanations please; she said

I stared at her and explained everything to her

Love sickness; she said shaking her head

You dont really need treatment, the only thing that can cure you is to see the guy and talk to him; she said

How is that possible? My mum told me to distance myself from him; I said

Is she the owner of your life? Dont you know death can take over you now? She asked

I heaved a sigh

Use this drugs when you eat and dont worry, Ill talk to you dad and mum; she said standing up

Thank you ma; I said

You are welcome, just go and have your bath, eat, take you drugs and rest. If he calls today, pick his call because I will speak with your mum right away; she said and opened the door

Take care darling; she said and went out

I felt a little bit happy and my spirit lifted

I stared at my phone and checked all his missed calls

Its almost 7 missed calls, I intentionally low the speaker of my phone so it wont ring out

I really missed him

How I wish I could go to school but I really felt so weak deep inside me due to my sleepless night and tears.

I stood up from my bed and walked to the bathroom

I stared at the water inside the bath tub which was prepared for me

There are roses of different types inside the water

The saint is so nice

I undressed and stepped into the bath tub

As I entered into it, I felt relieved

I washed my body thoroughly with the soap water

As I was in the bathroom, I kept thinking about Scott

I could vividly remember his arrogant looks, smiles, stares and everything about him

I just love him

After some minutes, I was done bathing

I came out from the bath tub and cleaned my body with a towel

I then tied the towel around my body and opened the door

As I walked out of the bathroom, I saw Nicky seated on my bed

She was holding my phone

Scott called, she said immediately she saw me

Really? Did you pick it? I asked

Yeah, she said

What did you tell him? I asked

He complained why you didnt pick his calls and asked about you

I then inform him that were sick; she said

What was his reply? I asked

He was shocked and asked about your whereabouts

I told him you are in the bathroom and he said OK.

He asked about others things and later told me to tell you to call him back when you are through; she said

Alright; I replied

Let me excuse you, meet me downstairs for your breakfast; she said standing up

Ok baby; I said picking up my phone from where she dropped it

I stared at her as she walked out

Gosh, I even forgot to lock the door before going into the toilet; I said to myself and walked to the door

I closed it behind and went to my wardrobe

I picked one of my favorite dress and wore it

I walked to my dressing table and sat on the chair

I applied some make up on my face

Perfect; I murmured to myself as soon as I was done with the makeup

I picked up my phone from the table and dialed Scotts number

Immediately, he picked

Hello, I said on the phone

Baby, is that you? He asked as if he has been expecting me to call

Yes love, I said amidst of tears

I missed you so much, what happen? How did you became sick all of a sudden? He asked

Tears rolled down my cheeks and I tried controlling it

I missed you too; I said

Have you taken your drugs? He asked

I havent but I will do that after I eat finish; I said

So you havent eaten since? He asked

Yes, but I will soon go downstairs to eat; I said

Go and eat now, I will call you later; He said

Alright bye baby; He said

Bye love; I replied

Love you; He said

Love you too; I replied and hung up

I dropped the call and smiled

I felt so relieved

He brought smile back into my face; I thought and smiled again

He is really my heartbeat; I said jokingly and laughed alone

Not long after, I stood up and walked out of my room

When I got downstairs, I met them all seated on the couch watching film

The doctor isnt there anymore

Immediately my mu saw me, she smiled broadly and walked up to me

She hugged me as she got to where I was

I give you your freedom because your life is so special to us; she said to my ears and I was really surprised

I unlocked from the hug and smiled excitedly

Thank you so much mum; I said and hugged her again

The doctor really talked to her

I felt so happy within me

I couldnt believe this

After some minutes, we unlocked from the hug and I walked to the dining room

I ate my food and took my drugs

After that, I walked to the sitting room and joined them in the movie

Not long after, there was a knock on the door

Who is there? My mum asked facing us

I dont know; I said

Neither do I; Nicky and the maid said

Could I be dad? I asked

But I think its too early for him to come home my mum said

Yes, he is always late; the maid said

He might intentionally come early because of Lilys health; Nicky said

Ohhh, its true; my mum said

Yes oh, its might be true; I said

Go and open the door for him; my mum said to the maid

Alright; she said and stood up

She got to the door and opened it

Who is it? My mum asked

She opened the door wide for us to see...

Who could it be??