HOSPITAL
Knock.... Knock... Dora tapped on the door as soon as they got to the notified door
" Yes, come in." A voice called from the office to which she slowly pushed the door open and beckoned Leyla. They both marched into the office, nervous.
" Good morning, Laura" Greeted, Dora with a smile as they sauntered in, drawing her attention.
"Hey, Dora, it's been a while we met....come have a seat". She warmly welcomed them.
" Thanks dear" Leyla and Dora slowly settled in a chair seated right in front of them. After then, Laura spoke up.
" So...tell me, what brought you here and how may I help you?" She asked. Leyla and Dora looked at each other with a faint smile. Leyla quickly beckoned her to go ahead.
"Um, sorry for that" Dora stuttered and Laura bobbed her head.
" No problem, I'm listening."
" Um, Laura–We need a little help from you" Dora continued and sighed. "This is my friend, Leyla. She had been married for 10 years now but no sign of pregnancy. All the necessary checks and treatment had been done but to no avail– Her marriage is at the verge of collapsing at the moment." She explained.
" So..what do you want me to do for you?"
" We want you to adopt a baby in this hospital for us. We'll settle you for that" Dora added to which Leyla nodded in support. Laura stared at them, stunned for a moment.
" What?" She exclaimed. "No, i can't do that...how possible– It's against our code of conduct " She objected.
"Please.... Laura, do it for a friend in need , please or her marriage will go down the drain.." Dora pleaded.
" Please... Laura.. help me" Leyla sobbed, kneeling on the floor. This act got to Laura, she instinctively spoke up and reached out to her.
"It's okay,Leyla, please get up– I'll help you" responded Laura, lifting her unto the chair.
" Really?, you will "They chorused and Laura nodded with a faint smile.
" Thanks so much..."stated Leyla.
" Welcome dear. So how do you want it to go–What's your plan?"
" Here's it– we want you to monitor and let us know when an early pregnant woman comes for check up so we can set Leyla's pregnancy up. We'll find ways to bring her to the hospital when that woman's time is due and after delivery, you get the baby for Leyla ..." Dora explained and Laura bobbed her head.
" But how about the woman, what will we do about her." Asked Leyla, nervous.
" Don't worry , I know how to handle that. You just play your part as promised." Laura stated.
" Sure we will" Dora hastily replied with a smile.
" Okay, then its a deal." Laura affirmed.
" Thanks so much for your time and help. We'll like to take our leave now." Dora announced.
" Alright, see you later." With that, they bid their farewell and rose to their feet–Laura saw them to the door.
DANIEL'S OFFICE
Daniel was busily working on his PC when a knock interrupted from the door.
" Who is it...come.... in" Answered Daniel, his eyes glued on his PC when the visitor walked in.
" Good afternoon sir" He greeted.
" Good afternoon, Mark–How may I help you." Daniel asked, busily engrossed with his PC.
" I brought the documents you asked me to bring from your lawyer– Here they are " He handed over the documents and left. Daniel glanced at it for awhile and sighed.
" I think this is the best decision for us all, Leyla. I know you won't be happy about this but after the divorce, we can all live our life happily."
With that he dropped the file in his suitcase and turned back to his work.
PRISY 'S FASHION
Prisca was behind her desk as she spaced out on her thoughts.
" Why hasn't she returned any of my calls?– Hope all is well with her? She mumbled, verbalising her frustration. Noticing the look on her face, Damsel approached to find out what was going on.
" Ma'am– ma'am." She called which made her jolt, returning to her senses.
" Are you okay?– It seems something is bordering you." She added.
" I'm fine dear, just worried about Leyla. I've been calling her since morning but no response. That is not really like her– I feel something is wrong." She confined in her.
" Try calling again, maybe she was busy with something "
" I think you are right...Let me try again."
She spontaneously drew out her phone from the drawer beside her and swiftly scanned through, about to call. Just then Dora's call came through.
Prisca quickly beckoned Damsel to excuse her. She nodded with a smile and strolled away as Prisca attended to the call.
" Hey...Dora, thank God you called just on time..."
" Why?– is something wrong.?" Dora's voice came through.
" Not really, I was about to call Leyla when your call came in. Have you heard from her and is she alright..?"
" Yes she is fine– She's even here with me. We were just returning home from the hospital."
" Thank God–now tell me, how did it go?"
" Uhm....Laura agreed to help." Dora answered and Prisca smiled with relieve.
" That's good news– How can I help?"
" Um...I kind of....don't know at the moment but in any way you can."
" okay, I'll see what I can do but promise to update me on it."
" Sure,I will" Dora promised.
" Alright....talk to you later and send my regards to Leyla." With that said, they bid their farewells and
Prisca dropped the phone back on the desk with a faint smile and sighed.
" I pray everything ends soon, Leyla. So that you can be happy again" She mumbled.
THE DRAKE'S MANSION
It was already evening, Leyla was at the kitchen busily preparing supper when Daniel walked in.
" Hi, honey, you're home–welcome" She called cheerfully from the kitchen.
" Thanks" He sighed, his nervousness evident in his eyes. "Leyla, I need to talk to you" He mumbled as he stood behind her.
" Can't it wait, dear?–I'm a bit busy at the moment."
" No...it's urgent." Exclaimed Daniel, authoritatively, dropping the file on the table. Leyla anxiously turned towards him, puzzled.
" What is it, Dan?" She asked, cheerless.
" Take that and sign, its our divorce papers." He announced, indifferent.
" Divorce papers?– What do you mean, Dan?" Leyla cried, her eyes glistened with unshed tears.
"Yes, I've filed for a divorce, I can't stand this marriage any longer." He angrily shouted.
" Just give me some time, I'll work things out....please, Dan...." Leyla pleaded in tears,holding unto his legs.
" For how long Leyla....how long....just get that signed." He shouted, snatching his leg angrily from her as he turned, approaching the stairs.
" Please–don't– Just one last chance, there's still hope, please."
She cried, fainting to the floor in tears, completely, shuttered and devastated.