27 Episode 27

The BrideGloom

Episode 27:

DERIC: I had thought we would spend the day together since we were too drunk to do anything last night. Where are you getting dressed to go to?

CHARLOTTE: awww! I understand but Nina is so ill the doctors want her to come get some medications today and she can't go alone

DERIC: is Nina more important than our goal of saving our marriage? I'm sure she can get herself there by cab

CHARLOTTE: you want me to stay with you?

DERIC: please….It's actually been so long and that shit is not easy.

CHARLOTTE: okay. Let me text her (Picks up her phone)

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Hey, babe. Sorry can't make it

Deric is 'excited' please get me

Some of the tablets and I'll take

Them when I come to work tomorrow

*deletes text from sent item**

CHARLOTTE: I've texted her, let me undress and come to you, okay?

DERIC: please. Can't wait any longer (phone rings)

Ha! This little witch again!

(Picks up the phone) hello! …..hello, doctor Xandra can you hear me

XANDRA: ??hello, good morning. Immigration has just gotten back to us. They seem to have no problem with our application but you've actually failed to include your mum's passport in the documents you were asked to submit. They want that immediately so they can grant her application.

I am not supposed to be here this morning. Like I told you I am in Wuse all week so if you can pop in as soon as possible, that will be great.

DERIC: oh blimey! How did I even forget it. I got it all when I went to her house in Lagos and I have it here! I'll make my way immediately please. Thanks, doctor

XANDRA: one more thing! Could you also bring some food for her as she complained of being very hungry and didn't eat last night. Thanks

DERIC: oh My! I believed she had some food left

XANDRA: well, she said otherwise. Please be fast I need to leave here as soon as possible. Thanks.

Bye ???????

CHARLOTTE: ?who was that?

DERIC: I made a very silly mistake in the application! I failed to include her passport! I need to take it to them right away.

CHARLOTTE: don't be hard on yourself. You have been all over the place so it's not uncommon to get things wrong.

Quickly drop it off and come back to your girl. That will even afford me the time to make us some breakfast with lots of strawberries and creamy chocolate….you know what I mean…*winks*

DERIC: that's a familiar language, babe! I need some candy part of the M&N chocolate in my life *winks

CHARLOTTE: hehehe things are getting too raunchy here. Start going before circumstances beyond our control stop you.

DERIC: you are right! I must go now! (Jumps out of bed, gets dressed and drives off)

DERIC: I am so so sorry, mama! Never knew you had no dinner when I left. Dont know how I made such mistake!

MADAM NNENA: don't kill yourself. I knew you must have been busy to remember so I didn't bother to call you.

If my doctor friend was on duty last night, she would have bought me some food, but some other doctor worked last night, so i drank enough water and slept

DERIC: I'm sorry nnem. I and Charlotte went shopping for your travelling. You know it's cold in London so you need some thick jackets, gloves and hats

MADAM NNENA: I can't believe Charlotte hasn't come to see me or even called. Thinking of it breaks my heart. It just shows where placed me in her life. This is a girl I love so much and treats like my own daughter?

DERIC: mama, we are going to stop the tears now and focus on you getting well. Charlotte has been busy with work and putting money together for your medical bills

MADAM NNENA: don't lie to me, Deric! Xandra is picking up the bills!

DERIC : ermm, yes she is….but we need other things. But not to worry, she'll come see you tomorrow. I got you some peppersoup and white rice. Get up and eat before it gets cold while I go see the doctor.

(Goes to Xandra's office and found her waiting)

So so sorry to keep you!

XANDRA: no problems. Got it?

DERIC: yes. Here.

XANDRA: thanks (puts it in her bag and tries to walk out)

DERIC: (gently pulls her back)

XANDRA: what are you doing! Get your hands off me!!!?

DERIC: why are you being dismissive? Okay! I apologise for the way I spoke to you the other day. Come on! We can't be enemies!

I had a bad day that day. I didn't mean to hurt you, okay?….I said I am sorry!!!

XANDRA: ?just let me go, please

DERIC: not with those teary eyes. I said I am sorry, please. I was wrong. I was harsh and I regret it all!

XANDRA: apologies accepted. Let me go now. I'm running late for work. I need to be in Wuse within an hour.

DERIC: I'll drop you

XANDRA: no. I'll get an uber

DERIC: I insist.

XANDRA: okay!

(Deric and Xandra got into the car and drove off. as they approached a quiet path, Deric slowed down….)

XANDRA: I have 20 minutes to get to work! Can you please drive this car. Thanks!

DERIC: I'm actually looking for a good spot to park

XANDRA: what for?

DERIC: I need us to talk

XANDRA: you don't get it. Do you! I am running late for work and you are looking for a good spot to park so we can talk! What is wrong with you!

DERIC: curiosity. (parks the car and turns off the ignition) tell me, who are you?

XANDRA: doctor Xandra Ekeh!

DERIC: where do you get your super powers from?

XANDRA: what do you mean?

DERIC: are you jealous of my wife at all? Why do you always call when I am about to make love to her?

XANDRA: what a load of rubbish! Mtcheew! Why would I be jealous of a woman I don't even know! A woman you are not even proud to talk about.

Probably an ugly woman. Mtcheew!

DERIC: hehehehe! My wife is actually very beautiful. She looks mixed because her mum is from the fulani tribe and her dad is Igbo. Nobody believes she is purely Nigerian.

She has curly long hair and just the figure every woman dreams of.

Actually, let me show you a picture! (brings up a picture of Charlotte on his screen and shows to Xandra )

Here is my babe?

XANDRA: *shocked* huh????? Oh my God! No way!!! Lord Jesus! Deric you must drop me to work right now, please!

DERIC: hahaha! You ain't seen nothing yet. She's actually prettier in person. Cameras don't do her justice

XANDRA: when was the last time you slept with her?

DERIC: about 4 months ago. That's only because we went through some crises but we are trying to put everything behind us now and move on. Yeah! I admit I am sex starved but I would rather starve than get it somewhere else and that's the reason it appears I am blind to your advances..

XANDRA: I didn't want to tell you this but i won't forgive myself if I don't. You must be by your mother's side constantly until she travels. I checked her vitals this morning and I am very concerned.

I don't want you to miss an important moment in your life. Take me outta here!

DERIC: Jesus Christ! Xandra! What's happening to my mum???

XANDRA: well, you need to be a man now and do as you have been told! Enough of the cry baby rubbish!

(Deric dropped Xandra off and drove back to the hospital to stay with her mum as advised by Xandra. He also called Charlotte to inform her that he will not be coming home any time soon.

Xandra got to work and decided to speak to her manager about Charlotte and Deric's case)

DOCTOR KEN: I'm surprised you are even asking this question. Come on Xandra, you are smarter than this!

Patient's confidentiality is paramount! You cannot disclose or discuss a patient's health history with any other person, regardless of his or her relationship with the patient, without the patient's consent!

XANDRA: but he is my friend!

MR KEN: when you signed up for this job, I'm sure you were told we leave our emotions at home when we come to work, and throw them in the bin when we have to make decisions!. Go back to duty, please.

Your licence to practice is at stake..

Have a nice day!

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JUDITH:????hello… hello… who's calling???

CALLER: hello! My name is doctor Richards Peters. I am calling from the accident and emergency unit of st Geralds private hospital. Do you have a minute?

JUDITH: yes, I do. How can I help?

CALLER: do you know one Ms Chioma?

JUDITH: oh my Jesus! Is she okay? Yes, I Do!!

CALLER: erm, you need to stay calm, please. She was brought in by a good Samaritan. From what we were told, she was knocked down by a car whilst trying to cross the road. And she sustained very serious injuries to her head and possibly to other parts of her body

When she was brought to us, she was still conscious and gave us your number.

After a while she became unconscious and we had to induce coma. She is currently on induced coma but we are concerned about the baby as it is becoming weak.

We must induce labour as quickly as possible to save the baby.

We need someone to sign for it before we proceed. Since she mentioned you earlier, we thought it wise to contact you.

JUDITH: Jesus Christ the righteous!!!! Chioma, please don't do this to me!!! Hieeee!!! What are they talking about!!

CALLER: hello…..hello…

JUDITH: I am on my way o!! Jesus o!