PIZZA GIRL
ISAAC
“I have always wanted Caroline to love me like she loved Jacob. To love my children the way she loves Diana. But she never did.” He said.
“So you thought the best way was to kill her?” The detective asked.
“I wouldn’t lie about anything because John must have told you everything.” He said and I was running impatient. I wanted to punch him on the face so badly. But the police didn’t let us in.
“ISAAC please calm down. He will tell us everything.” Mom said as we watched from the glass.
“I wanted Diana dead when I saw that she willed all the properties i gave her to Diana. I was expecting her to share it among them, at least give the largest share to our children, my children but instead she gave out everything! Everything to Diana who never loved her.” He said angrily.
“And did Caroline know anything about this?” He further asked.
“No she didn’t. Do you expect me to tell her I want to kill the daughter she loved the most? It’s not possible.” He said.
“So you claim you are guilty.” He said.
“Yes I am. And it hurts me to see that Diana isn’t the one dead. I gave Caroline everything, my love, money. Only for me to know she never loved me but was just after my money and property. And she is still in love with Jacob.” He said and I so vexed.
“So you wanted your tracks clean that’s why you sent John instead. Using his fears against him?” The cop asked.
“Yes and it’s not my fault that he couldn’t be a man when he ought to. He was so scared of dying and it got the best of him.” He said and I punched the wall In anger.
“He doesn’t even have any remorse! Why would Caroline go for someone like this just because of money!” I said angrily and mom held my hand.
“Isaac please calm down.” She said.
“No! Enoch is dead! Dead because of him! dead because of Caroline selfish act! Dead because John couldn’t be a man! They are all at fault!”
“Can you imagine the pain my mother is going through now? Finding her son that has been lost for 20 years and losing the one that has being with her for 18years!” I yelled and she hugged me.
“Isaac I am so sorry. I understand you, you aren’t the only one hurting. I have always warned my sister that money isn’t everything. I knew she loved Jacob but couldn’t stay because that time he had little.”
“I tried talking her out on it but she is the most stubborn lady I have ever met. She went ahead with the marriage. Danielle who was her best friend also talked to her and that led to a fight, and now the lose of her second son.”
“I understand you Isaac.” She said and I started to cry.
“I can’t believe Enoch is gone.” I said in tears.
“I don’t believe too, cos it’s hard. But things we don’t wish for happens, many people are there, their family members die, they never wish for it. None of us does, but it still happens. That’s life Isaac.”
“Your mother is the most hurting one here. If you are like this, how do you expect her to be? You need to be with her now. She needs you more than ever, cos only you can console her.” She said and I nodded.
“Thanks Mom.” I said and she smiled faintly.
“You should go and see Danielle now.” She said.
“And you?” I asked.
“I need to speak to John before I leave. I will be fine okay? Be there for your mother.” She said and I kissed her forehead before walking away.
DIANA
“They got Elisha. Everything will be okay.” I said to Mrs Danielle and she nodded staring at the ceiling.
She has been like that since she stopped crying. I just hope Isaac gets here on time. She needs him now, I can’t do this alone.
“When is your husband coming home?” I asked her trying to keep the conversation going.
“Soon. He will be here soon. I don’t even know what to say to him. That our son got caught up in some other families problems?” She said and I sighed.
“Everything will be fine. I promise.” I said.
“Don’t make promises you can’t fufiled Diana.” She said and I nodded sadly.
“Danielle.” Someone called and we both looked up to see a man. He looked so much like Enoch and I could guess he was his father. Isaac’s stepfather.
“Daniel.” She called sitting up.
“Oh my baby.” He said hugging her tightly and I didn’t know when I smiled. He still calls her Baby.
“Daniel I am so sorry.” She said in tears.
“Don’t say anything. I heard everything. It’s hurting and I know how you feel.” He said in a shaky voice.
“Daniel I don’t know what to do nor what to feel.” She said and tears rolled down my eyes.
“I understand you need to grief. This is our only son. I am trying to stay strong for you.” He said.
“He isn’t our only son.” She said and he furrowed his brows.
“I should wait outside.” I said but she stopped me.
“No it’s fine.” She said and I nodded.
“What do you mean by he isn’t our only son?” He asked.
“I found my first son. I found our son.” She said and he smiled.
“You did?” He asked and she nodded.
“I did.” She replied.
“Where is he?” He asked and she was about replying when Isaac barged into the ward.
“Mother.” He called and they both looked at him.
“Here.” She said and he stood up.
“He is the one? What’s his name?” He asked approaching him.
“Isaac, I am Isaac and you are?” Isaac replied.
“Daniel. Your father.” He said hugging him and he looked at Danielle in confusion.
“I thought my father was dead.” He said as they disengaged.
“He is. This is your Stepfather, he is also your father and he loves you dearly. We both searched for you.” She said and he looked at Daniel.
Tears rolled down my eyes to see them that way. Happy.
I wish my stepfather was also as loving as this. But I guess my mother got married to a d**k cos of money.
TBC…
