No Room For Love Episode 74 – 76

No Room For Love Episode 74

‘Is that enough for you?’ Kate asked pulling the duvet to cover her naked self, while Nectar sweats out from his own side.

‘I’m happy and you are good so I guess it’s enough though i wouldn’t mind another round.’ They laughed and cuddle until Kate’s hand located her phone.

‘You owe me a new phone Nectar because you broke this one just now.’

‘That’s not a problem my dear.’ He grinned leaning over for a kiss which she declined.

‘Thanks once again Kate, I know it wasn’t easy for you.’

‘Nectar that’s fine! It’s a fair game, we both needed it.’ She said cheerfully.

‘Good.’ He acknowledged.

‘So, are we still fighting?’ Kate suddenly asked sitting up on the bed supporting her head with the pillow.

‘I should be asking you that Kate.’

‘Why me when I’ve been of good behavior lately.’

‘You started all this and I just agreed so we wouldn’t fight but it seems it’s even worse. You behave weirdly and distant but i don’t expect our arrangement to be that way yet.’ Nectar said raising himself up as well.

‘Nectar you make it weird, I just want a peaceful separation. My hands would be full once these kids come out so let’s not keep talking about it.’ Kate said rubbing her belly, knowing very well she might not be around that much to groom her kids.

‘I’m fine with that Kate and I pray you would change your mind, though you claim it’s impossible.’ Nectar said rubbing her belly as well.

‘Does Matt’s really have my medicine bag?’ Kate asked looking directly into his eyes.

‘No to be honest, I took it.’ Nectar exclaimed.

‘Where is it then?’ She further asked tapping him on the shoulder.

‘I sent it over to Sly? The truth is Stacy called about Jane last week and I don’t know how she got in here but before she left, your medications were switched.’

‘What are you talking about, Nectar! But i took those meds’ just some few days ago.’ She asked really not bothered and I feel fine.’

‘That’s because I had to change it as soon as I heard from Stacy and don’t blame her, she couldn’t tell you.’ Nectar said defending Stacy.

‘Are you sure that was the only reason why you were checking my Medicine bag. ‘She asked and Nectar didn’t understand her question.

‘I swear that was all.’ He said locating his phone ringing by his bed side.

‘Your Dad is calling here.’ Nectar announced.

‘Please answer it and tell him I’m not here.’

Nectar gave her an ugly smile and scratched his face. Kate still insisted he had to answer and he finally obliged.

‘Hello Pops.’

‘Where is your wife?’ Wilson announced immediately after Nectar’s greetings.

‘She is taking her bath. I could take a message for her.’ Nectar said while Kate kept making gestures to him.

‘I know she is there son, give her the phone.’ Nectar made signals with his hands then handed over the phone to Kate who reluctantly tried to say something.

‘Dad what is it that you want this time?’ Kate asked getting a frown from her husband.

‘Who is Pearl?’ He asked and Kate just felt like her heart had been ripped out.

‘You are asking the wrong person Dad; you should be asking Nectar who she is.’

‘I know I could ask Nectar, but I’m asking you! I’m trying to make a conversation here Kate, for once let’s talk without you acting rude.’ Wilson said rather honestly.

‘She’s Nectar’s detective Dad! He can give you much details if you want me to hand over the phone to him.’

‘Detective?’

‘Yes, but how do you know Pearl! Are you sleeping with her too?’ Kate asked her Dad not regretting a word.

‘Kate I would pretend I didn’t hear you just say that, but she called claiming to have another evidence that could exonerate your sister but with conditions.’

‘What conditions Dad! I hope she is not asking to sleep with my husband.’ Kate asked without regrets.

‘Why would you think that way Kate about your husband?’

‘Yes my husband, the one you married for me. Now tell me what that lady wants now.’ She asked now getting furious.

‘She would like to talk to you alone?’

‘Okay Dad, tell her I’m home. No wait, Nectar would give her a call. Won’t you Love!’ She asked Nectar grinning and then her smiles disappeared which was replaced with darkness.

‘Is there a problem?’ Wilson asked curiously.

‘Dad I will handle it and get back to you.’

‘I will be expecting you.’ Wilson muttered and she quickly hanged up.

‘Do you have an idea why your mistress wants to see me?’ She asked Nectar who had confusion registered on his face.

‘No, I d..on’t!’ He stammered.

‘Then call her up, let her know I’m waiting for her.’

‘Kate, that’s not necessary.’ He tried to defend.

‘Really, my sister’s life depends on whatever evidence she claims to have. So, call her before I do?’

‘Okay!’ He said and located his phone lying beside Kate who angrily dropped it seconds ago. Earlier on the call she couldn’t stop staring at him and even after the call she still kept examining his face.

Then her broken phone rang. ‘This phone still works after all.’ Kate hissed and answered.

‘So, when were you going to tell me your husband has a mistress and a baby m…….’ Drake was about to say when she interrupted.

‘Drake not now, let’s talk later and you know we are still at loggerheads.’ Kate said and hanged up without listening to what Drake had to say.

‘What did she say Nectar?’ She asked immediately.

‘She’s on her way.’

‘That’s good then and do you have anything else to tell me before she comes. Any surprises Nectar?’

‘No, but just don’t listen to any of her craps Kate.’ Nectar tried to hide his worry.

She glared at him and walked out of the room.

*****

‘Anthon, she didn’t wait for me to even tell her about Pearl’s pregnancy and looking at things I can’t go to Matts with this.’

‘Why since she’s the best option now?’ Anthon asked.

‘She figured out I’ve been hiding things lately but I don’t want her to get involved.’

‘Then talk to the guy Drake! He must have an explanation to all your findings.’ Anthon further said.

‘But I can’t believe Pearl was going to sleep with me just to hurt Nectar.’

‘You did something right for once.’ Anthon teased.’

‘Yes, I did love Kate but I wasn’t going to be involved in ruining her marriage by teaming up with Pearl.’

‘Drake, I’m not sure she would stop now that she is aware you obviously don’t love Kate that much anymore and I think you should find a way to tell Kate before Pearl goes after her.’ Anthon emphasized.

‘Anthon, that’s not the point.’ Drake acknowledged.

‘Then what is, because i don’t understand why you are scared of Kate.’

‘Telling Kate her husband has a baby mom somewhere, would bring her twins out early so let’s think this through.’ James who was listening to the two friends for close to five minutes decided to speak up.

‘I warned Kate about this guy, she wouldn’t listen to me.’ Drake practically lamented.

‘Take it easy because that is your love for her talking and not a friend.’ Anthon teased.

‘Come on, I’m with Matts now.’ Drake said grinning.

‘I know that, but do you want to tell me if Kate should be free from her marriage, you wouldn’t take her back?’ Anthon asked the confused Drake.

‘Of course not, I can’t be the reason for another broken home and friendship.’

‘Why?’ James intentionally asked to be sure he wasn’t lying.

‘I have a good thing with Matts so I would want to work on that, though not compared to my earlier feelings for Kate but I just want to close my heart to those old feelings and explore these new feelings for Matts.’

‘Wow, is this Drake?’ Both Anthon and James chorused!

‘Talk of the devil, Matts is calling.’ James said and handed Drake’s phone to him which he left on the table beside him after speaking with Kate earlier.

********

Nectar grab a seat and stop pacing around because you are distracting me. Unless you know why your Mistress asked to see me and you are worried.’ Kate told Nectar who hasn’t sat down since Pearl informed him she was on her way.

‘Kate we don’t need to do this, let me meet Pearl myself…..’ Nectar was saying and she cuts in.

‘So, you sleep with her again, you think you are so smart.’

‘No, that’s not what i mea…..’

‘Get your ass down on the couch Nectar!’ She yelled but he wasn’t bothered then the gate opened. Nectar recognized Pearl’s car from the small opening in between the curtains and window and he rushed towards the door.

‘Where do you think you are heading to, I told you earlier to grab a seat.’ Kate yelled and stood up heading towards the door.

She got out and waited for her to get out of her ride and for what looks like minutes, Pearl just rested her head on the steering.

‘Are you having cold feet.’ Kate yelled and Pearl didn’t respond. ‘Nectar I think she passed out, come over here and help!’

Kate yelled again with worry. Nectar who could barely think straight a while ago rushed out, glanced at Kate who directed her gaze to Pearl’s car. He froze at a point and indecisive for a while.

‘Go on because I don’t want her blood on my hands.’

Nectar rushed to the car, knocked severally and was about to break the glass when she raised her head with bloodshot eyes.

He waved his hands signaling her to roll down the glass. Pearl stared for a while and rolled down reluctantly.

No one spoke a word as they kept staring until Kate yelled.

‘Someone should tell me something, what’s going on there.’ Kate asked straining her eyes to see through Pearls tainted windows.

‘False Alarm.’ Nectar managed to tell Kate. Kate heaved a sigh of relief and walked back in barely hanging in there, as she kept telling herself to be patience prior to Pearl’s arrival.

***

‘Are you just going to stare at me?’ Pearl asked faintly? He kept to himself for a few minutes then spoke up.

‘Are you okay? That escaped his lips before he could even put a stop to the emotions in his voice.

‘As if you care Saint?’

‘What is that supposed to mean?’ He retorted.

‘I told you the last time you came to my end; I don’t feel well because I was coming down with something.’

‘And I told you to see Doctor Sylvester. Looking at you now, I could see for once you were telling the truth.’ He shook his head. ‘Open the other side for me.’ Nectar said and walked over to the front seat.

‘You are heartless Glover.’ Kate murmured gently and Nectar ignored.

‘Let me see.’ He reached out to check her pulse and her lower abdomen.

She raised her head and leaned it against her seat.

‘Don’t get any silly ideas.’ Nectar said silently while checking her out.

‘Come on Nectar, do I look to you like someone who wants to sleep with you anytime soon.’ Pearl asked faintly.

‘What’s wrong with you sometimes?’ He asked her and got ignored. Nectar grabbed a pen and piece of paper from her dashboard where he knew she usually kept it and wrote down some medications.

‘Take this so my security would drive you home and get these drugs for you on your way.’ He stared at her for a while. ‘I would call to check on you later and we might have to reschedule this meeting because I don’t know what your plan was initially with this arrangement with Kate but she wouldn’t take no for an answer.’

‘I still have to talk to her.’ Pearl insisted.

‘Just get better and come back later and you better don’t plan on telling her about your pregnancy.’

‘Saint do I look like a fool to you, I came here thinking I could make things right with your wife.’

‘Things, right?’ He asked surprised.

‘Get the envelope on the backseat. That’s all the evidence I’ve gathered since Kate came into our lives.’ She said faintly as if her breathe was failing her.

Nectar stared at her for a while, and kept thinking why Pearl would now be changing her mind.

‘Saint do you want to help your sister in law or not?’

He snapped out of his trance and grabbed the envelope. Nectar shouted out to his security and gave him instructions on what to do and surprisingly, Pearl didn’t refuse help this time. She adjusted herself to the next seat when Nectar got off.

‘Pearl, let me know how you feel in the evening, I would send Sylvester to you tomorrow in case you don’t feel any better.’

Pearl murmured thank you and the car moved out. He closed the gate and walked to his entrance then thought of what to tell his wife.

‘Where is she?’ Kate who was restless on the couch instantly asked Nectar who came in confused and relieved at the same time. ‘Nectar, I’m talking to you! Where is Pearl?’

‘She wasn’t well so I sent her home with a few prescriptions.’ He managed to say.

‘For your sake, I hope you are telling me the truth Nectar because something doesn’t feel right here and don’t let me find out.’

‘I’m telling the truth.’

She eyed him suspiciously. ‘And what is that you have in your hands.’

Kate asked when her eyes fell on the envelope Pearl left for her.

‘She asked to g..ive this e..nvelo..pe to you.’ Nectar said stammering.

‘Let me have it then.’ She said. Kate don’t you think this is another set up.

‘At least let me be the one to open it please because you are already agitated and I promise to let you see whatever is in it when you calm down.’

Kate stared for a while. ‘You are right for once.’

Just then Matt’s came in.

‘You are here on time.’

‘On time? Whatsapp?’ She asked not understanding Kate’s statement.

‘Just one person I can trust now.’

‘Kate, of course you can trust me.’ Matt’s wasn’t understanding her parables.

‘Alright, can you help your brother read that evidence from Pearl, we might need it for Stacy’s case.’

‘And who is Pearl?’ Matt’s asked confused.

‘Your brothers Mistress.’ Kate said smiling which left Nectar surprised.

‘Mis…what?’ Matt’s asked looking in his direction.

‘Should I spell it out for you Matt’s besides i thought you said you know your brother so well, how did you miss a relationship that existed during Keisha’ time.’

‘Keisha’s time? Wow!’ She muttered glancing at the sad Nectar.

‘Yes.’

‘Saint you are silent again! Is this true?’ Matt’s asked.

‘Come on Matt’s, I wouldn’t lie to you.’ Kate said and then Nectar interrupted.

‘Kate please we talked about this and you were okay and I thought that was why you made that decision.’

‘You think any woman would ever be okay with the fact that her husband has a mistress.’ She was obviously angry now and Nectar just took his gaze off. ‘Really, you can’t even see through my pain Nectar?’

‘Can someone explain to me why i h……’

Kate cut her off. ‘I’m barely able to look at you as a wife should and you stand there telling me you think I was okay.’ She struggled with her emotions and constantly scratching her belly.

‘I’m sorry Kate.’

‘Sorry? I know i started it all but that still doesn’t give you the permission to treat your wife that way. What does she have, that I don’t Nectar?’

‘Katie, calm down.’ Matt’s thought it was best to just make her stop but she ignored her again.

‘Okay! I had a problem but it wasn’t as if you were not aware, then we had a fight and I left home. You shouldn’t have brought me back when you knew what you did.’

‘Katie, that’s enough now.’ Matt’s interrupted again.

‘What wrong did I do Matt’s? That i slept with my husband thinking about another man?’

‘No, you are hurting right now.’

‘Of course i am. At least I had the decency to come back home, I didn’t go sticking my mouth where it doesn’t belong Nectar.’ She glanced at Nectar now.

‘Alright, i will allow you to let it all out.’ Matt’s finally agreed since Nectar’s silence wasn’t helping the situation either.

‘Would you just stand there and watch me rant?’ Kate asked which was funny.

Matt’s finally smiled and thought it was over when Nectar tried to move but Kate started all over again.

‘You had the guts to tell me earlier, you still would defile your matrimonial home again, if i don’t satisfy your needs.’

‘It was a jok……’

‘A joke?’ She figured that was what he wanted to say. ‘I don’t know if what i did with you earlier makes me a coward but you should know i could equally leave this marriage when i want to since i now have my Dad in my palms, he would dare not stop me this time.’

She paused and breathed in heavily. ‘But I’m still here because probably i want to make sure you are okay and whoever you are bringing home can take care of my Kids though i don’t know why yet, but i don’t even have the strength to figure that out because I’m now a time bomb which could explode anytime so just don’t provoke me.’ Kate seemed like she was done and smiled weirdly.

‘Nectar, you are still silent, Goodness! You look like a child right now and Kate was right all along.’ Matt’s yelled out to Nectar who was pleading with his eyes.

‘I know you are still sleeping with her and don’t dare open your mouth to defend your actions.’ Kate said when Nectar was about to say something. ‘Do you even love me at all? No don’t answer!’ Kate said holding her tears back.

‘Saint you disgust me right now, hand over that envelope.’ Matt’s said and walked closer.

Nectar with his hands wavering quickly handed over the envelope.

‘Mom must hear about this Saint and Kate i would let you know what I find out but for the meantime, let me know what you want to do with that cheat of a brother, standing speechless as if he has been charmed.’ Matts said and walked away.

******

To be continued

EPISODE 75

‘Catherine, i think something is wrong with your daughter.’ Wilson said on their way to the cops.

‘What do you mean by my daughter? And she is your wife, right?’ Catherine said rolling her eyes.

They had a fight earlier over Wilson asking Stacy for help with his kidney which he doesn’t want to involve his children.

‘I’m sorry about earlier, i would call up Doctor Juanz later and put myself on the transplant list again though it would take a while to get up to the top but Catherine, i promise to give you another child before i pass on.’ He said jokingly at the latter part, which got Catherine giggling.

‘Funny.’ She giggled again.

‘But just don’t ask me to involve Stacy, she might not even be a match.’

‘Okay, but what do you mean by something is wrong with Kate. Are you referring to her rude attitudes.’ She asked.

‘No, i mean she seemed pale like someone who just exhausted her ninth life.’ Wilson said with a worried face.

‘What are you saying?’ She enquired with a confused stare.

‘I may be wrong Catherine.’

‘Are you thinking what I’m thinking Wilson but we have to take some tests to be sure Wilson.’

‘Don’t bother, i already did that when she was born.’ Wilson replied.

Catherine was surprised Wilson had Kate checked out for any sign of what he was suffering from himself.

‘Emm how?’

‘Don’t sweat it Catherine, you were still in the intensive care unit and i just had to satisfy my curiosity.’ He revealed.

‘Talk to her then.’

‘She won’t talk to me when i tried finding out if she was sick.’ Wilson said with worry.

‘Wilson, your daughter is pregnant with two babies, of course she’s stressed out.’ Catherine interjected.

‘No, take another look. You are a woman and should be able to tell the difference between a heavily pregnant woman and a sick one.’ Wilson tried to clarify and that got Catherine worried.

‘I’m sure Nectar would have said anything if it was that serious. You know that guy loves your daughter so much, and you did a good job picking a wonderful man Wilson.’ She said trying to take her mind off the fear breeding in her mind.

‘Yeah, that i’m proud of.’ He grinned.

‘Did I tell you, he was the father of the babies?’

‘You never mentioned, how did that happen?’ Wilson replied.

‘You were so angry that you didn’t pay attention to your daughter’s ranting about sleeping with him the first time Nectar came to the house. But that’s fine now so you just have to find a better way of getting through to her as a friend not as her Dad.’

‘Okay, Can we see her on our way back from the Cops? Wilson asked and his wife nodded.

*******

“Kate.” Nectar called up his sleeping wife. She has been sleeping since that heated argument earlier.

‘What is it again Nectar?’ Kate asked faintly.

‘Your friends are waiting downstairs for quite some time now.’

‘I will be with them soon.’ Kate said and fished her shirt from the wardrobe as she was in a short earlier.

She quickly hurried down to meet her guests.

‘Kate you look unwell!’ Both Eve and Annette chorused grabbing the attention of Kate who came down to meet them.

‘I’m fine girls, just woke up but you didn’t tell me you were coming.’ Kate asked with a sad tone.

‘Matt’s called about your husband needing some help planning your baby shower.’ Eve said smiling.

‘I’m sure Matt’s was pulling your legs.’ Just then she saw Nectar passing by with his car keys.

‘Nectar do you need help with any baby shower?’ Kate asked to get Nectar’s attention. He just nodded. ‘Not sure.’

‘Going somewhere?’ Kate further asked.

‘Yes, but can I see you for a minute Kate.’ Nectar asked praying she would just talk calmly and not embarrass him.

‘Okay!’ Kate replied and walked closer to where he was standing. ‘Be snappy with it Nectar.’ She said softly.

‘Don’t get mad please. I just want to clear my conscience with what happened this morning with… …’ he said and begun to stammer.

‘You mean Pearl and you want to check on her health right.  Well that’s not a problem Nectar so you can go.’ She was about to walk away, when he held her by the right hand.

‘Please I will be back soon and I want you to know I don’t plan on sle…. e…’

Kate interrupted again. ‘You don’t plan on sleeping with her. I get it Nectar, kindly go and if you would need to sleep over, just give me a call so I wouldn’t worry.’

Kate walked away while Nectar smiled to her friends then bumping into Matt’s who just chuckled.

‘Where is your husband off to now?’ Matt’s asked when she walked to meet her friends.

‘Can we focus now Matt’s?’

‘Sure.’ Matt’s replied realizing she didn’t want to talk about it.

‘Why did you lie to these two here about a non- existence baby shower?’ Kate asked smiling.

Matt’s smiled weirdly.

‘I just thought you needed company so i asked them here.’

‘Thank you, Mrs. Drake.’ Kate teased while the girls started asking questions.

****

‘Mr. Santa! These are serious allegations against your mom and you know we would need an evidence to at least collaborate your claims.’

‘That’s not a problem at all officer.’ Catherine who has not said a word in there all this time finally spoke up.

‘Okay, let’s have it tomorrow so we can do the arrest soon.’ The Officer said assuring them.

******

Nectar arrived at Pearl’s and saw someone rushing out who doesn’t look so familiar.

He tried to call him but he quickly got inside his car and drove off.

‘Pearl its Nectar, please open up.’

She opened the door immediately but still holding on to it.

‘I just saw someone run off from here. Who was that?’ Nectar questioned Pearl who looked quite better.

Pearl hissed when she realized it was him. ‘You ruined my sleep.’

Nectar glared at his face and sighed.

‘You look fine now but let me check you out.’ He said and walked to the couch where Pearl seemed to have been lying earlier.

There was silence for a while and he tried to do his checks. ‘Pearl you still haven’t given me an answer to my question.’

‘Which question?’

‘Who was that?’ He stressed.

‘Why are you so curious?  And you are suddenly acting as if you care about anything that has to do with me.’

‘I do care but not the way you want me to.’

‘Well, that was Andy! I bet you didn’t take a look at the envelope I brought because if you did, you would have recognized him.’ Pearl further said.

‘My wife’s Andy?’ He asked surprised.

‘Aha!’ She glared.

‘What do you have doing with him Pearl?’ He asked.

‘Don’t ask me that silly question when I got into this mess because of your search for love. You brought all this on me.’ She said faintly while groaning in pain.

‘You want to tell me you were working with him and Jane all this while?’ Nectar asked this time not surprised.

‘Nectar I gave you everything I got on them. Check it out and leave me alone because i need to sleep.’ She said and covered herself with her sheets.

‘Matt’s would look into them.’ He replied calmly now.

‘Why are you even here in the first place?’ Pearl asked when she realized he was calm.

‘I came to check on you because i told you to call me and you didn’t but obviously you had your hands full.’

‘What is that supposed to mean Nectar?’

‘You might have been sleeping with Andy all this while. Is he the father of that child?’

He asked hoping this burden would be lifted off with a confession from her.

‘You know what, think whatever you want to because i know you are responsible for this child as I would never cheat on you unlike you do to your wife and i hope she knows you are here.’ She asked and coiled back in her sheets while Nectar raised her head to give it some ease on his laps as he had occupied part of the couch earlier.

He watched her sleep! Then he wondered what has gotten into Pearl, she was acting weird. Could she have really changed? He kept asking himself until he slept off.

******

To be continued

EPISODE 76

‘Pearl, how long was I out?’

‘Just a few hours I guess. It’s now six in the evening.’ Pearl who was standing by the kitchen door with a cup of what seemed like coffee.

Nectar frowned and his eyes fell on the coffee cup in her hands.

‘Are you sure, you should be taking coffee?’ He asked locating his phone on the table beside the couch.

‘It’s tea Nectar. You care for some?’ She asked walking closer.

‘Pearl, I have overstayed my visit so I got to run now.’ Nectar said and stood up almost immediately.

‘Okay Saint, your wife kept calling!’

‘What and why didn’t you wake me up? You did this on purpose Pearl.’

‘Nectar relax, I just thought I shouldn’t be answering your calls.’ She said honestly.

‘But you could have woken me up at least but never mind and don’t forget you have an appointment with Sly.’

Nectar said and rushed out of there in a hurry.

******

Nectar entered the house and all eyes were on him. He met Kate at the door who probably came to open the door when she heard his car driving in.

‘Kate I’m sorry, I just slept off.’

‘That’s fine Nectar and for what it’s worth Pearl has actually done something good for once.’ She walked away from him to where his family was seated.

Kate was however relieved he came back home because she thought he would sleep over at Pearl’s again.

He walked closer and greeted his in laws and flashed Kate a smile while Matt’s just chuckled focusing on her findings from the envelope Pearl brought.

*****

Nectar looked from Wilson to Catherine then from Kate to Matt’s. They were so engrossed in whatever they were reading.

He tried to sit beside Kate  who rolled her eyes earlier. He got the message loud and clear and since the other spaces were filled up with papers, he walked to the dinning and pulled a chair while he listened into their discussions.

‘Dad are you sure, these were all the women you slept with?’ Kate suddenly asked after a long silence.

He kept to himself for a while and realized all eyes were on him.

Kate just asked a question for the first time without being rude and Wilson knew he had to answer carefully because that might be the breakthrough he needed.

Catherine shook her husband by the shoulder to get his attention.

‘Emmm yeah! Except your mom.’ He said quickly and looked away.

‘Okay but I don’t understand why or how Pearl got Mummy Claudia’s picture.’ Kate asked confused. ‘She wasn’t part of your league of concubines, or was she?’

‘Kate! Don’t start.’ Catherine called out.

‘Sorry Mom, but it doesn’t make sense. I get why Andy’s picture is in here because he probably had a thing with Pearl.’

‘Katie don’t sweat it out, the bitch is a detective and probably just got information’s on everyone.’ Matt’s said with a frown.

‘Matt’s that’s not the problem and it seems you forgot this picture.’ She handed the picture to her friend.

‘Was I supposed to remember?’

‘It’s the same one I carry along all the time back then with Andy. How did he get it Matt’s?’

‘Katie, I’m a lawyer and not a detective so ask the bitch herself.’ Matt’s said and her eyes fell on something on the paper.

‘You ladies should mind your terms.’ Catherine said watching Kate sternly.

‘Okay mom.’ Kate replied.

‘And who is this Pearl you keep mentioning, a friend to the family?’

Kate and Matt’s looked weirdly at each other then their eyes located Nectar sitting in the dining with a confused expression.

‘Nectar’s Mis…’ Matt’s was about to say when Kate interrupted.

‘Mom, she’s a detective Nectar hired.’ Kate said and looked to his direction, she thought she saw him say thank you.

Her mom kept looking at her for a while and when their gazes met she smiled.

‘But this is Stacy’s birth cert! Check the date and time on that, Mr. Wilson.’ Matt’s suddenly blurted out.

 He quickly grabbed the file. ‘Let me see that.’

‘That looks familiar to you?’ Matt’s asked.

This time around Kate was looking in his Dad’s direction hoping for all this to end soon.

‘Dad is everything alright because you suddenly look like you’ve seen a ghost. Maybe you should take a seat.’

Catherine who was seated held his hand to get a seat.

‘Wilson, let me have a look.’ He tossed the birth cert to his wife and grabbed his phone from his inner pocket and quickly dialed the last number he called yesterday.

‘Hello, I have all you need so can we proceed this evening.’ He waited for a response and frowned. ‘It should be possible officer so just get it done or I do that myself.’

‘Wilson….’ Catherine called softly to draw his attention to his anger.

‘Thank you, I’m on my way.’ He replied and quickly hanged up and met Kate’s accusing eyes all over him.

‘Dad, there is nothing extraordinary on this paper and was that the police station?’ Kate asked almost standing up.

‘Yes, and I would have to explain later so you just relax here.’

‘But what’s going on?’ Kate asked curiously.

‘Jane would need to face me tonight because she has done enough damage to this family. Matt’s would go with us so she can fill you in after the arrest.’ Wilson said and sighted Nectar by the dining table.

‘Okay, Dad.’

‘We got to run son, take care of her.’ He smiled directing his gaze to Kate’s direction.

*****

‘Andy, are you sure of what you just told me?’

‘Jane, I have no idea what he came to do there at that time but everything shows Pearl is pregnant for him.’

‘No wonder Pearl doesn’t pay attention to you.’ Catherine teased.

‘How could you be making a joke right now when our problems are piling up.

‘Piling up how?’

‘Remember I still haven’t gotten the money you promised me and Pearl keeps blackmailing me with whatever she recorded from that conversation with you in the bar.’

‘Andy you worry too much, Wilson would not dare touch a hair on my body without implicating Stacy and you know she is in this as well so don’t worry we can’t go down for this.’

Jane said rubbing his thighs, which looked like they were having a moment just then a knock came on the door.

The police barged in hurriedly and quickly held them roughly.

‘Wilson what is this!’ Jane yelled as she was being handcuffed.

‘Mom, how did you convince Claudia to sign that document attached to the birth cert and why would she even want to do something like that?’

‘You are naive Wilson.’ Jane laughed with an evil tone.

‘Was her death even an accident? Mom talk to me.’ Wilson was on top of his voice yelling.

‘Why don’t you ask her when you meet her soon.’ Jane said without remorse.

‘What kind of a mother are you Jane.’ He asked.

‘The kind of mother who took care of your premature daughter for several years. Do you know what I have to go through for that girl while you completely ignored me because of this shameless woman.’ She pointed to Catherine standing by Wilson.

‘Don’t call my wife shameless because you are rather the shameless one so now tell me how you did it. Who’s still born did I bury that day?’

‘Ahaaaa!’ Jane laughed again while the policeman holding her tightened his grips on her.

‘Answer me.’ He said pulling Jane who was struggling to get free from the handcuffs. Andy who was already pushed to the back of the police van was speechless as to how untimely it was.

‘Even Claudia knew you were not capable of taking care of any one less alone Catherine.’

‘What does that even mean when Claudia was a happy woman?’

‘You think any woman would be happy with another woman having her husband’s child when she just found out she could get pregnant after all.’ Jane said.

‘It still doesn’t make sense mom because the Claudia I knew would never give her consent to whatever went on and if she was afraid her child wouldn’t receive the best care, she would have talked to me.’ Wilson said pushing back his tears.

Jane laughed. ‘You are laughable right now Wilson.’

‘This isn’t funny mom.’                         

‘You were dying even with one kidney so who do you expect she entrust her child to? Catherine the street home breaker?’

Just then a slap came from Catherine. Jane couldn’t scratch her face.

‘I’ve been meaning to do that all these years.’ Catherine said and Jane holding her tears back from the slap.

‘You should have been the one who died in that car crash but you were lucky to escape.’ Jane said to annoy them.

‘Don’t tell me you caused that accident too mom.’ Wilson asked with a heavy heart.

‘What if I did?’ She replied.

‘Mom you are wicked. You killed my wife and you stand there not bothered and how did you even get your hands-on Stacy.’ Wilson asked curiously.

‘It seems you still don’t get the whole picture.’ Jane said almost immediately.

‘Enlighten me mom.’ He said angrily knowing his mom’s paranoia would make her talk.

‘You trust your Doctor, right? But next time don’t even trust yourself because he betrayed you Wilson.’

‘Why would he do that and for what reason?’ He asked almost in tears.

‘That you need to find out but maybe a favor from a beautiful dying woman.’ Jane teased.

‘Mr. Santa, we need to get going because we got everything we need right here.’ The police raised up their recorder. No one was aware they were recording.

Jane was been dragged away when she paused to face Catherine.

‘Your guilt should be killing you now because you chose the wrong time to go into labor and Claudia giving me Stacy after her birth was supposed to be a peaceful one but you ruined it when you had to drag her into your car and I hate you for that Catherine because unlike Wilson who had a few more years, Claudia had just months but I bet he wasn’t even aware as he couldn’t make time for his wife since you came into his life. ‘

‘Omg, you are evil Jane.’ Catherine snarled.

‘You will regret to have chosen the wrong family Catherine because I would still hurt you even in jail as you took everything I was ever attached to from me.’ Jane said and spat in her face.

‘Officers I think we are done here.’ Wilson said and grabbed a seat barely holding on.

Matt’s who was silence all that while watching the family drama handed over her handkerchief to Catherine.

As Jane entered, Andy flashed her an I told you so face. ‘I still need my money because I have a sick mother so don’t think I did this for myself.’

‘Our deal is over Andy.’ Jane said annoyingly.

‘You had better arrange that money.’ Andy whispered to Jane while she leaned her head against the van.

*****

‘Kate, your mom called!’ Nectar shouted out to Kate who was in the shower for close to an hour.

She came out almost immediately barely covering herself with just the towel.

‘What did she say?’ Kate asked impatiently.

‘Grams and Andy has been arrested but Matt’s would give us details later.’

‘Okay thank you.’ She said and walked to her wardrobe and fixed herself up.

‘I would head to bed now.’ He announced scratching his head noisily.

‘How is she Nectar?’ Kate asked!

‘Huh!’ He found his voice.

‘I mean is pearl fine?’ She asked again lying on her bed while Nectar did the same.

‘Yeah, and sorry I missed your calls.’

‘That’s fine because i was just informing you mom and dad had arrived.’ She clarified calmly.

‘Okay but are you okay Kate?’ Nectar asked pushing himself closer to her on the bed.

‘Yes, why do you ask?’ She queried.

‘Because you ratted me out to my sister. She hates me now and you hate me too.’

‘Nectar what do you expect we do because I’m tired of going back and forth.’

‘I don’t know yet Kate.’

‘Alright, let me get some sleep and your phone keeps ringing, you should pick it up.’

He looked at his phone and turned down the volume.

‘Sorry about that?’

‘Would you be available for antenatal tomorrow?’ She asked. ‘I’m starting my second week of the seventh month in case you forgot.’

‘No Kate, I haven’t! I would be available.’ He said.

‘Good, I’m sleepy now so turn off the lights when you are done sorting yourself out.’

Kate pulled the duvet over herself and rested her head gently.

******

To be continued

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