THE K1LLER'S KNIFE
The K1ller's Knife - Episode 39
" I'm sorry Doctor Stanley and Aunty Vivian but I need to go. You two are really nice people but I don't want to inconvenience you with my stay here. I want to explore my independence and that can only be done when I'm living on my own" I uttered as a matter of fact
Doctor Stanley seeing that my mind is made up on what I wanted for myself, sighed in surrender. Whilst Mrs Vivian's face dropped in disappointment of her request being turned down but she still managed to let out a small smile
" I understand you Jacob and I give you my blessings. You are growing into a young man now and I believe the tough circumstances of life you've been exposed to at a young age is shaping you into making informed decisions" doctor Stanley said smiling warmly at me
He was quiet for a few seconds probably thinking of something and after he was done with his inner thoughts, he said to me in a straightforward manner
" I will rent an apartment for you and sponsor your education to any level you wish to attain in your medical pursuit. You don't have to worry about food items because I will make sure your house is always stocked every month end. I will also be sending you weekly allowance to take care of your needs"
My eyes widened in shock upon hearing what doctor Stanley said. I heard him clearly but just couldn't believe my ears.
I turned to look at Mrs Vivian and saw her smiling happily which means that she approves of her husband's decision.
My joy was explosive and I was smiling sheepishly. I began jumping around the corridor in jubilation at how God is going to be blessing my life through doctor Stanley and his lovely wife
" Ah! Ah! Ah! Thank you so much doctor Stanley and Aunty Vivian. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!" I shouted with my face covered in smiles
" I'm happy for you Jacob..."
He turned to her husband and said
"....Honey thank you very much for doing this for him. He truly deserves it" Mrs Vivian said to doctor Stanley while still smiling at me
I soon stopped jumping around and I recomposed myself. I looked at doctor Stanley and Mrs Vivian with my heart overflowing with gratitude
" Thank you doctor Stanley. I appreciate all you've done for me. Aunt Vivian I'm happy I got to know you and honestly you are one of the amazing people I've met in my life. Thank you for taking care of me and loving me as a son"
Mrs Vivian's smiles widened and she opened her hands urging me for a hug. I giggled as I ran into her arms and wrapped my hands around her
" You are such a good and appreciative boy Jacob. I'm sorry I judged you wrongly without getting to know the real you. Thank you for forgiving me and know that you are always welcome to call or visit us anytime you wish to" Mrs Vivian said patting my back
I nodded vigorously to what Mrs Vivian said. I slowly disengaged from the hug we shared before responding and I meant every word I told her
" I know Aunt Vivian. This is like my second home so of course I will always visit and call to check up. You, doctor Stanley, and Zion are my second family now and I cherish you so much. Please can I request something of you..?"
" Of course Jacob. You can request anything at all...what is the problem...?" Mrs Vivian asked and was looking at me with worry probably wondering what it is that I wanted to request of her
" If you two don't mind... please can I refer to you doctor Stanley as father and you Mrs Vivian as mother...?" I asked the question that has always been on my mind but I couldn't say it out before now because of the fear of being rejected
" Is that even a request...? Common Jacob we are like parents to you and you are like a son to us..so yes of course. You can call me father and my wife mother" Doctor Stanley responded chuckling
" Yes Jacob you are free to refer to us as father and mother" Mrs Vivian said all smiles and I smiled back in appreciation
" Thank you once again father. Thank you very much mother. My God is going to continually bless you and grant all your heart desires"
Doctor Stanley and Mrs Vivian thμndered a loud Amen which got me chuckling at their dramatic tone
" My only heart desire is to have a second child so I'll give Zion a junior sister but that's by the way. So tell us Jacob when do you feel it's the right time to rent you the apartm.." Mrs Vivian couldn't get to complete her statement when she started feeling nauseous. Unable to hold it inside, she had to run to the toilet situated in the corridor
Doctor Stanley and I were worried about her and we waited for her to come back from the toilet. She came out after about six minutes but she was looking so weak and disheveled
" Is this what I think it is...? Are you sure you aren't prëgnånt already Honey...?" Doctor Stanley asked looking at Mrs Vivian who was slightly aback by the question
I didn't want to interfere in their discussion as husband and wife so I had to keep quiet and listen to them talk
" Prëgnånt...? I don't think so Honey. Wait! Wait! Wait! thinking about it...I haven't seen my period for this month and it is far behind the date it usually comes. Maybe it is late period" Mrs Vivian said after thinking critically.
" Late period...? Okay lets assume that what you said is true. Have you not been experiencing unusual symptoms and changes in your body of late...? Because to me I've observed that you've grown fatter" Doctor Stanley probe further using his medical professional tone.
This had Mrs Vivian thinking again. She exclaimed loudly when it eventually occurred to her that Doctor Stanley might be right about his presumption since he is a medical doctor after all
" You're right Honey. I have been feeling easily tired..nauseous...eating and sleeping more than normal...and today I am v0miting. Oh my God! Could I truly be prëgnånt for the second time...?" Mrs Vivian kept asking herself rhetorically
Doctor Stanley shrugged his shoulders indirectly saying that he isn't sure. I was just smiling at them and in my heart I was praying that it should be true that she is prëgnånt for their second child.
Mrs Vivian was so happy and it indicated in the way she jumped on doctor Stanley's body excitedly. She impatiently pulled away from him in the same jolly mood and was shouting with so much joy that was infectious
" Jesus! Oh God! I need to get tested immediately. I have pregnancy test strips in our bedroom. I'm coming Jacob...Honey me give sometime...let me go and check myself to be very sure before jubilating!!!" Mrs Vivian uttered and ran off towards the direction of their bedroom leaving doctor Stanley and I smiling at her funny behavior.
It was later confirmed by the prégnåncy test strips and the medical report that Mrs Vivian was prëgnånt again. Over three weeks prëgnånt!
The house was bubbling with celebration activities as Mrs Vivian was so full of joy at what God has done for her. She kept on referring to me as her parcel of blessing and miracle. I was truly happy for her and doctor Stanley.
The next weekend came and doctor Stanley fulfilled all of his promises. He rented a spacious one bedroom apartment for me around the location of the medical school I was hoping to apply for when its admission form is out.
Father, as I now calls him stocked my rented house with assorted food items and furnished it moderately for me. My weekly allowance was sorted out too.
He further got me a good phone and purchased the medical school form for me when it came out. I filled the form and wrote the examination.
Thankfully I met the required score and I was offered admission into the medical school to study medicine.
Medicine has always been my dream course and so I am happy that my dream of becoming a medical doctor is soon going to be fulfilled very soon
Before I completely resumed school, I decided that it was about time I visited mother and plead for her forgiveness again. I just hope she will find a place in her heart to forgive me.
Within the week I was preparing to resume school, I went to my mother's house to see her only to meet the house locks.
I was surprised and had to ask the neighbors what is happening. They said mother no longer lives there nor does she work at father's shop anymore.
According to them, she packed up and left town last month and refused to tell anyone where she was relocating to.
I went to the shop to confirm and indeed business was closed down. I stood in front of the locked shop feeling dejected and abandoned by my own family.
I was deeply húrt that mother could do this to me. Am I that bad a person and is my cr¡me that reprehensible...?
From behind, someone tapped me on my shoulder and before I turned to see who it was, she said to me inaudibly
" I may not know where your mother is but I know for a fact that she doesn't want to see you! She really misses her husband and I believe this house without him feels empty..."
"... I'm not sure she wants to see you Jacob, It was even because you were freed that she decided to relocate from here so you'll not find her"
I swiftly turned to look at the unfamiliar face and since it isn't someone I know from anywhere. I had to inquire whilst staring at her with skeptical eyes
" Who are you..? And how did you know about the misunderstanding between mother and I...?"
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