Chapter sixty seven
Lucy, you are strong!
Diego and Lucy are shopping for groceries
It's Friday Evening, they plan on preparing a spanish soup that Diego yearns to taste. It's San Diego, why not try making their renowned dish? Lucy popped the question and they are now shopping for ingredients
Diego: Mom, I forgot to tell you. Mr K told to visit on Sunday, he definitely will be at home
Lucy: Alright by me
Diego: Really?
Lucy: Yes baby
Diego: I love you
Have I ever said that to you?
Lucy: (Chuckles) Lot of times, yes
And I love you too
(They finished shopping and headed to the car. The same park, Kris is seen at the far end, his car ran out of gas and he was lucky to slide it into the park)
Diego: Orange, why did you give me a Spanish name when you're not Spanish?
Was Dad Spanish?
Lucy: Um, yeah
He was Spanish. Although, he knew nothing about being a Spanish
Diego: (chuckles) What a Spanish person he is
Lucy: Not his fault though, he was brought up in New York where I met him.
His Dad and Mom were both Spanish
Diego: Would have learnt one or two from them
Lucy: He wasn't close to his parents
Diego: Even his Mom?
Lucy: Especially his mom
Diego: Wow, can one like that?
I couldn't be mad at you or stop talking to you
I'd not be able to stay
Lucy: And that's why you are my Diego (kisses his forehead)
Diego: I won't leave you like Dad left you
You're too good to be left behind
Lucy: Well, he was foolish
Mistake were made and they are all the past
Diego: Yes, you got me, your one and only Prince
Lucy: (chuckles) Yes, my prince
(Kris passes, Lucy freezes)
Diego: Orange, you're so beautiful
Kris: (Turns but could only see the back of a lady and couldn't see the kid that talked)
That kid should surely love his Mom. (Walks away)
Diego: Anything the matter, mom?
Lucy: No, nothing
(Aside) I felt him. (Turns to look around but sees no one like Kris) I hate this feeling
Diego: Mom?
Lucy: Let's go into the car D, we got to go home and start cooking on time
(The enter the car and drive off)
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Kris is at the park calling Callo to bring a car for him. He gets a call from his sister
Ena: Hello Brother
Kris: Hey chipmunk
Ena: I will start calling your daughters this
Kris: Sorry, Hey beautiful Ena
Ena: Thank you
Kris: So, how are you doing?
Ena: Oh I'm fine
Just called to say that we're coming over. Ela and I
We'd be there tomorrow evening
Kris: That's Superb!
Ena: Yes! Can't wait to see you
Been so long
Kris: Got lots of questions for you ladies. But come first
Ena: (chuckles) Alright brother
Oh,
I saw Antoine and Sasha in NYC, they're married
Kris: Wow, that's good for them
They end up together
Ena: Yes.
I also saw um, Bella, yes Bella
Kris: Really?
How's she?
Ena: Oh, beautiful, Gorgeous!
With her beautiful brown skin.
Kris: She was with Lucy?
Ena: Nope. I asked about Lucy though and she said Lucy moved ever since.
She didn't tell me about Lucy and seemed to be visiting NYC, I think she lives in some other country…. Oh yes, she does, I remember
Kris: Where?
Ena: Nigeria.. she's engaged to a Nigerian man too
Kris: Do you think Lucy is in Nigeria too?
Ena: With the way she spoke, I don't think so
Kris: Oh alright. Thanks for the info
Ena: Sure brother
I will call tomorrow when we're on our way, you know, so we don't get lost
Kris: (chuckles) ofcourse
Ena: Bye brother
Kris: Bye. (Hangs up)
I so wish I could see Lucy again…. At Least once…
(Phone rings)
Dad
Kris's father: How are you son?
Kris: Very well
Kris's father: Your step father…
Kris: Adams
Kris's father: Adams… he's at NYC right now
How about some kidnap?
This weekend?
Kris: I won't be available this weekend, got things I have to take care of, plus the twins are coming over.
Let's make it next week
Kris's father: Just perfect
They'd be there and you fake some travel. Upon their Dad's kidnap, you go to NYC to see if you could help
Kris: Exactly!
Where have you been all my life?
Kris's father: (Laughs) I can only help you with this. I haven't been helpful, not bad being helpful now
Kris: I'm glad
Kris's father: You wouldn't want him dead, right?
Kris: No, just punish him and get his evils exposed. After suffering in the dungeon, he gets to spend a long time in jail
Kris's father: Sweetest revenge ever
Kris: Yes
Kris's father: After all this, I would love to see my grandchildren
Kris: That won't be a problem Dad
Kris's father: Love you son
Kris: You too Dad. (Hangs up)
I'm sorry Mom but this man gotta pay for all he did.
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Lucy and Diego are home. They enter to meet Gina watching TV
Diego: Mom, are you sure you're okay?
Lucy: I'm good
Diego: I didn't do anything wrong?
Lucy: I'm fine Diego
Gina: Welcome back
Diego: Mom's be moody since I called her beautiful
Lucy: D, it is not because of what you said
I love you calling me beautiful okay?
Gina: Not the first time you called her beautiful either
Lucy: See, I'm not mad at at
Diego: Then what is it?
Gina: Yeah, what is it?
Lucy: I just thought of something
Gina: Someone you mean
Lucy: Get out of my mind Gina!
Gina: Sorry
Diego: Who?
You are not thinking about that wicked father of mine are you?
Lucy: I'm not thinking about him Diego, it's not him
Diego: Then who?
Lucy: (Takes the groceries to the kitchen, Diego and Gina follow) Let's start cooking shall we?
Go get the aprons D
Diego: Mom!
Lucy: (Holds Diego and looks into his eyes) I'm fine D, it's just some stupid memories that came in
I'm doing just fine
Diego: You're sure?
Lucy: Very
Diego: Okay, let me go get the aprons from the washing machine (leaves)
Gina: Lying to your son's face, how sweet
Lucy: I wasn't lying. I am fine
Gina: Uh huh….
(Baby cries)
Lucy: Go get Jimmy
(Gina leaves)
I am strong. Lucy you are strong!