Stuck with a single dad 👨👦( episode 14)
Continuation from last scene
Henry: 🤣🤣🤣 mom! You haven't changed at all..
Mom: see his bìg heàd are you talking to me that way?
Dad: hahaha... then he sat on the couch..
See boy.. go to the car and pack our bags for us..
Henry: huh? Bags? What bags?
Mom: our bags now.. we're here to stay. Abi you want to chase us away?
Henry: ahhh.. wait are you guys planning on staying here for long? This one you both came with bags already..
Mom: this is still our house oo even though the house documents is in your name..
Dad: help me and remind him oo..
Abeg go to the car and bring our bags..
And where is my baby boy.
Henry: hmm.. then he left to bring the bags..
Mom: so what is your name? She said looking at Samuel
Samuel: my name is Samuel ma..
Dad: oh Samuel.. Good name.. come outside let me see your face..
Mom: samuuuuu.. that is how yoruba people calls Samuel... Samuuuuu
Samuel: smiled a little..
Then came out and met the dad.. while still backing baby kelvin who was sleeping
Dad: oh wow! Youre even backing my son..
Mom: that was why I thought it was it was a lady at first.. he back the baby so well.. you wouldn't know.
Samuel: smiled a little again..
Then Henry came inside with two big box..
Mom: good boy. Check the front seat you will see some stuffs i bought for my grandson..
Henry: hmm.. he sighed and quickly went back outside..
Mom: awwn my fine grandson is still sleeping i have missed him..
Then she faced his husband
I thought we should meet lizzy here?
Dad: let Henry come back and explain..
Then Henry came in..
Mom: where is lizzy?
Henry: oh lizzy? She travelled..
Mom: she travelled? And left this boy for you alone?
Dad: hmmm...
Henry: see mom don't worry about that..she will be fine..
And besides, the baby is doing well.. don't worry when he wakes you will see how lively he can be..
Mom: irrespective of that he still needs his mom.. its very important..
Henry: Samuel here is taking care of him..
Mom: oh I see... its alright then..but how can a man take care of an infant so well.. do you guys even bath him
Samuel: yes ma... 3 times a day!
Mom: hmmm 3 times? You should bath 5 times at least a day.. he's still a baby.. his body needs to be warm and clean at all time.... she said looking so serious
Samuel: sorry ma, I'll do just that..
Henry: looked at Samuel's face and noticed some changes..
See mom.. Samuel is doing a great job with my son.. I tired employing some females but they couldn't do anything..
And about the bathing, is there any need to bath that much at this stage and besides the baby is always inside the house. So he's not dirty..
Mom: you know better than me right? Huh? You know better than me abi?
If that was how i took care of you and your siblings do you think you will be looking so handsome like this..
Dad: gbam!! There she goes again..
Please leave the boy he's doing well
I can see the boy is looking chubby and healthy..
Mom: so you want to support them abi? Oya na.. its me and you in this house..
He said looking at his husband
Henry: hmmm mom.. just take it easy..
Samuel is good person and my baby loves him.. you have nothing to be scared about..
Samuel: you're welcome ma!
Mom: hmm.... she sighed and ignored Samuel..
Henry: looked at Samuel again.. and wasn't comfortable with all of that..
Then he signaled him to go back to his room..
Then Samuel turned back and was going..
Mom: where are you going with my grandson please..cant you see we're still here?
Samuel: turned back and smiled...
Sorry ma sorry sir.. he said and stood still..
Henry: mom! You have come again ooo
Dad: don't mind her please..
You can go please he said to Samuel..
Then Samuel turned back and left to his room..
He got back to his room and sat on the bed calmly... he was feeling ßad and uncomfortable because he sensed Henry's mom doesn't like him..
While in his room he could here them argue about it..
Mom: you people should leave me o..
I don't know what I did now that you guys want to èàt me up..ahh!
Henry: mom please let take things easily... that boy is a good person.. I can assure you that..
Mom: I'll watch and see na..
Please pack my bag to the guest room..
And put your dads own in a separate room...
Dad: ahhh my wife has it gotten to that?
Don't mind him o.. keep our things in same room
Mom: you were supporting them na.. continue
Dad: oya sorry my lovely wife
Henry: hmm no be small thing!..
Mom: and you when are you getting married? Don't tell me you're still waiting for that girl..
Henry: hmm mom can we talk about this later. You just came here ok.. we will talk about this later ok..
Dad: just let the boy be first.. im sure he's seeing someone already..
Henry: thank you dad. I know you will always have my back..
Dad: you're my son na.. I should..
Mom: please take his bags to another room.. she said as she stood up leaving for the room..
Some minutes later.. Henry's mom came out of her room and went straight to the kitchen..
She met some plate and pot dirty
Mom: Jesussss.. how can this kitchen be this dirty.. when I was here it was never like this..
Henry: mom! What is going on again.. he said as he went to kitchen to meet her..
Mom: how come this place is so dirty?
What is the work of that house boy? Eeh?
Henry: mom.. lower your voice..
He's not my house boy please.. he's a nanny and helper.
Samuel: I'm sorry ma, I will make it clean right away.. he said as he showed up suddenly after he heard Henry's mom shouting..
Henry: turned and saw Samuel at the door...
No don't worry.. I'll wash them.. go back to your room and look over the baby..
Mom: ehh.. who said so? What is his work here.. only taking care of babies?
Henry; mom.. what is all of this? Why are you acting this way? Mom can you just calm down..
Samuel: I'm sorry ma.. I was planning to come wash it. I just want to lay the baby.. I'll wash it right away.. he said and quickly jump on the plate..
Mom: good! Please clean every where... I want to cook for my son!
Henry: hmmm..
Samuel: okay ma..
Then the mom left the kitchen..
Henry: sam.. im sorry please don't mind my mom ok.. she can be like this all the time don't worry ok.. I'll talk to her..
Samuel: nodding his hèàd... its ok..
He said and continue with the dishes...
Henry: babe! Look at me.. are you angrry?
Samuel: I'm not! Its fine..
Mom: Henry! Bobo bobo bobo... she called him..
Henry: I'm coming please let me attend to her..
He said and left quickly
Samuel: gave a deep breath and sighed!
Scene 2...
Mom: please bring my grandson for me.
Is he still sleeping?
Henry: i guess so.. let me check..
Mom: just bring him like that.. I want to carry him..
Henry: hmm ok..
Then Henry brought the baby.. here mom! He said and gave the baby to her..
Immediately she carried him.. the baby woke up...
Baby kelvin: staring at Henry's mom face... the face wasn't looking well for the baby.. since he's used to seeing Samuel and Henry..
Mom: awwn my baby is awake... she said and peck him on the cheeks..
Baby kelvin: changing his face... and wanting to cry..
Mom: awwn don't cry na.. its me mama
Your grand mama..
While still talking to the baby.. Henry's dad came out to and met them
Dad: he's awake? He said and sat beside his wife and the baby.. looking at the baby too..
Henry: hmmm...
Then he went back to the kitchen quickly to meet Samuel..
Immediately he entered the kitchen.. Samuel turned and looked at Henry..
Henry: baby! Howfer. Let me help you okay.. he said as he wanted Deeping his hands into the rinsing water..
Samuel: please don't do that.. just let me do it.. its now part of my job..
Henry: common... baby stop sounding that way.. I just want to help you ok...
Samuel: why today? Of all the days I have been in this house why today? Because you're feeling uncomfortable?
Please Henry just let me do my work..
Henry: feel so bàd.. seeing how Samuel was acting and talking to him..
I'm sorry..
Samuel: sorry for what?
Henry: stop na please... you know seeing you talk this way will hùrt me..
Please ok.. let not do this now.. we need to be open to ourselves... ok
Samuel: its fine.. sorry for talking that way to you..
Henry: smiles.. I love you!
Samuel: love you too...
Henry: kiss me...
Samuel: what 😳😳 no please..
Henry: just small please... 🥺🥺
Samuel: then kiss him slowly....
Boom! Baby kelvin cried out..
Samuel: oh.. I left him in the room.. he said as he was about running out..
Henry: he's with my mom.. I took him to my mom.. she insisted I bring him
Samuel: its fine.. go and check on him.
I know he's crying because of the unfamiliar faces..
Henry: alright..he said and left immediately..
At the living room...
Henry: baby kelvin stop crying ok I'm here.. he said as he reach to carry him
Baby kelvin looked at him then stretch for him to be carried..
Henry carried him immediately but he wouldn't stop crying..
Dad: ahh why is he still crying?
Mom; bring him back.. she said she stretched her hands ..
The baby refused going as he cried more..
Henry: let me take him to Samuel..
Mom: why to Samuel? You are his dad he should be safe with you more.. not another person..
Dad: that doesn't matter...
Samuel! Samuel.. he called him.
Samuel: sir! He responded from the kitchen as he quickly cleaned his hands and came to the living room...
Sir? You called me..
Immediately baby kelvin saw Samuel.. he began to jump and 😃 smile as he wants Samuel to carry him
Samuel: smiled back at him... and moved closer to carry him..
Mom: have you washed your hands? Youre just coming out of the kitchen and you wants to use that hand to carry him? You see why I said you should be bathing him at least 5 times a day. You see?
Samuel: stopped! Sorry ma.. but I already washed my hands before coming here..
Mom: so fast like this? How did you wash it? It means you're lying or you didn't wash it well..
Henry: mom! Stop it please why are you making him feel uncomfortable
Mom: are you shouting on me? Because I'm trying to correct this boy?
Henry: that is not how to correct him mom... you didn't correct me this way..
Samuel: I'm sorry ma.. I will wash my hands.. he said and left for the kitchen immediately...
Baby kelvin began to cry more aftrr seeing Samuel going away..
Henry: followed Samuel to the kitchen with baby immediately..
Mom: Henry! Henry! Bobo. Bobo..
Come here. She said shouting at Henry.. .
At the kitchen..
Samuel: go back and meet your mom.. he said to Henry
Henry: I'll go.. just take the baby please..
Samuel; no please... I won't..
Baby kelvin crying and reaching to grab smauel by the hands..
Henry: hmmm.. take him i said! He said angrilyy..
Samuel: collected the baby..
Then Henry went back to the living room... and begin to talk to him mom.. telling her to stop all what she doing...
Scene 3... around 10pm, Henry's mon and dad already in there room sleeping..
Then Henry used the opportunity to go see Samuel in his room..
Samuel: what are you doing here?
Henry: i want to talk to you..
Samuel: hmmmm... about what?
Henry: I know all of this came to you surprised... I just want you to ignore my mom and let her be.. anything she say to you please don't take it to heart.. you know how mothers can be right?
Samuel: its fine.. I will try. Its ok
Henry: thank you baby.. I love you ok!
Samuel: nodded his head in affirmation..
Henry: won't you say it back?
Samuel: i love you..
Henry: then he hugged Samuel softly.. don't worry ok.. they will soon go.. just bare with me.. we will be together alone soon.. ok..
Samuel: okay..
Henry: how is my baby?
Samuel: he's fine.. sleeping
Henry: should I sleep here with you?
Samuel: no please.. I don't want what your mom will talk about ok.. we need to be careful..
Henry: that is true.. I miss you..
Samuel; same here..
Henry: kisses Samuel slowly..
Samuel: its ok baby.. go and sleep..
Henry: I love you okay... bye bye..
He said while smiling and walking away slowly..
Then Samuel closed the door...
Scene 4.. the following day..
As usual Henry left work in the morning leaving Samuel alone with his parents..
Immediately he left.. Henry's mom began to send Samuel on different irrelevant and unnecessary arrands in the house.. and she forcefully collected baby kelvin from Samuel saying she will be taking carr of him...
Evening time Henry came back and met baby kelvin crying while his mom was sitting watching movie...
Henry: mom... what is going on here? Why did you leave him to cry?
Mom: I have tried calming him down but he refused...
Henry: and where is Samuel?
Mom: I sent him to the market
Henry: to the market? By this time?
Mom: hmm do you expect me to go to the market by this time?
Henry: mom you can simply ordered for what you want.. this is lagos you know that you can get all of this easily..
Mom: so you're saying I can't send him or what?
Henry; that is not what I mean mom..
At least you should have done that since.. not this late. Its almost dark..
Mom: don't worry nothing will happen to him... ok
Henry: where is dad?
Mom: he went out..
Henry: okay he said as he carried his baby.. and went to his room..
Around 8pm..Samuel was still not back.. then Henry called his line but it wasn't going through..
He was still doing so. When Samuel walked in..
Samuel: good evening ma, I'm back..
Mom: ok drop them in the kitchen im coming..
Samuel: alright ma..
Then Henry came out carrying baby kelvin..
Henry: you're back?
Samuel: yeah.. he said while trying to smile..
Henry: hmmm... noticed something was wrong..
Arr you ok?
Samuel: yes please..
Mom: yes please? Or yes sir?
Samuel: sorry ma.. yes sir..
Mom; he's your boss irrespective of him being lenient with you..
Samuel: okay ma..
Henry: hmmm...
Mom: let go to the kitchen and cook.. I need you there.. she said to Samuel as she stood up heading to the kitchen..
Henry: i love you! He said whispering it to Samuel..
Samuel: ignored him and followed Henry's mom..
At the kitchen...
Mom: cut the vegetables and wash the meat please..
Samuel: okay ma..
Some minutes later..
Mom: why did you cut the vegetables this tiny? Its too tiny na.. you should have asked me what I need it for and I will tell you how you can cut it..
Samuel: sorry ma..
Mom: sorry for yourself.. is that how your mom taught you? Or you don't even bother to stay in the kitchen?
Samuel: hmmm sorry ma.
Then they continue, she continues to complained about evey little thing Samuel did in the kitchen..
About an hour later they were done cooking..
Few minutes after that the table was set and the whole house was eating except Samuel...
Dad: where is Samuel?
Mom; he's in the kitchen doing the dishes..
Dad: is he not going to eat?.
Mom: he will eat aftrr he's done..
Henry: mom that is not how we do things here please.. we all eat together
So I'll wait for him till he's done..
Dad: hmm I don't have that time.. he said as he opened his food and began to eat..
After taking a bite... hmmm.. who cooked this food?
Mom: its me.. you like it?
Dad; I thought as much... its salty..
Henry: hahahah..
Mom: will you shùt up? What is funny?
Henry: mom we all know you don't know how to cook.. if there is less salt, there is too much salt..
Mom: you're not serious
Henry: mom.. just leave Samuel to do the cooking..
Mom: are you saying Samuel cooks better than me?
Henry: yes mom...
Mom: you're not serious..
They all laughed....
Scene 6... that same day during late night hour.. Henry came out to go check on Samuel in his room.. he opened the door and didn't see him inside..
Then he heard some noise coming out from the kitchen..
He checked and saw Samuel backing baby kelvin was washing pot used for cooking that night
Henry: babe! What are you doing here by this time? He asked angrilyy
Samuel: nothing much just washing the pots we used..
Henry: by this time?
Samuel: its fine.. I'm almost done..come help me..
Henry: leave that pots and go back to your room now.. he said angrilyy..
Samuel: turned and looked at Henry.. ignored him and continue washing the pot..
Henry; I'm talking to you sam!
Samuel: ignored him and continue..
Henry: moved closer and hugged Samuel and the baby from behind..
Samuel: what?
Henry: I'm sorry...
Samuel: sorry about what?
Henry; i know my mom asked you to do all of this...
Samuel; hmmm..
Henry: yeah I know.. I should have calculated that before shouting at you.. I'm sorry babe..
Samuel: its ok.. he said as he dropped the pots and walked out of the kitchen..
Henry: sighed.. as he watch Samuel walked away..
One week later, things became more tough and hard for Samuel within that one week.. Henry's mom practically made things tough for him.. few days after that.. Henry came back from work and met his mom shouting at Samuel
Mom: what is wrong with you? Do you think you can do anything you like in this house? You think you can just go out with my grandson?
Samuel: I'm sorry ma.. you were sleeping then and I wouldn't want to disturb you so I just left with him...
I just went to see my mom.. she asked me to come urgently
Mom: and who gave you the permission to go?
Henry: mom.. what is it again?
Mom: Henry, can you believe this boy went out with my grandson without permission what if something happens to him
Henry: sam you did so?
Samuel: it was my mom that asked for me urgently and I needed to go..
Henry: you should have dropped the baby with her before going
Samuel: i wanted to but she was asleep then..
Mom: keep quiet.. cant you wake and tell me.
Henry: you should have done so sam..
All of this arguments wouldn't have happened..
Samuel: really? Henry really? Is that what you will say?
Mom: will you keep quiet? Who gave you the right to talk to my son like that?
Henry: mom.. just let him please..
Samuel: Henry hope you remembered what we agreed on before I took this job.. I was supposed to be going for weekend but I stop because of how busy your work can be.. and today I stepped out for just few hours you're supporting your mom? He said calmly..
Henry: no please, sam.. that is not...
That is not what I meant.
Mom: Henry why will you give him a full weekend to go see his family.. if he's ready to work he should work.. I see you're too lenient..
And you who raised you? How dare you talk rudely to me and my son.. you even have the mind to talk back at us? Where is your work ethics..
Samuel: where is my work ethics? Like seriously? I have been trying my best not to be rude to you ma because I also have a mom and I respect her alot.. so please..
Mom: so please what? You want to insùlt me? Go ahead na.. insùlt me please
Henry: Samuel just go back to your room please..
Mom: no.. he shouldn't go.. he must insùlt me oo.. if he doesn't he's a bàstàrd!
Samuel: what? Ma, you just called me a bàstàrd? Henry! You watch your mom call me bàstàrd? He said angrilyy while getting teary...
Henry: i say you should go back to your room.. he said shoutiñg at Samuel
Mom: can you imagine this boy talking back at me.. oh my goodness...
Then Henry's dad walked in..
Dad: what is going on here?
Mom: my love.. can you imagine this boy talking back at me?
Dad: how?
Mom : he just insultedd me right now..
Henry: mom calm down..
Dad: boy is that true? He said looking at Samuel..
Samuel: no sir, she called me bàstàrd..
Dad: hmmm .. you know what? Just go back to your room now! I'll talk to my wife..
Mom: what? Are you going to support this boy? Wow I can't believe this...
Samuel: left for his room..
He got to his room and remembered how he was called bàstàrd.. he sat on the bed calmly feeling so bàd.. he began to think so many things.
God please I beg you.. bless me! If i was rich and doing well will anybody ever talk to me like this?.. I can't even talk back because I don't want to loose my Job.. this is too much God.. he said as began to tear up slowly ...
Before he eventually slept off...
Around late night.. the knocking of the door woke him up.. as he went to open the door..
Henry: hi, he said calmly
Samuel: wanted closing the door...
But Henry quickly used his hands to stop it..
Henry: I need to talk to you..
Samuel; I don't have anything to say to you..
Henry: please baby..
I know you're angryy with me.. I'm sorry for what my mom said..
Samuel: you were there when she called me bàstàrd...
The fact that you also tried finding fault in what I did is something that got me more angrier.. I mean how can you do that to me..
Henry when last did I went to see my family.. I have been staying here with you.. you think I don't miss my family or what?
Henry: please I'm sorry..
Samuel: you didn't even bother to ask me why I did that.. you didn't bother to ask what was wrong.. you never asked. You were so quick to support your mom... Henry my mom is sìck!
She hasn't been working for like 3 days now. And I couldn't go because of how your mom has been treating me..
Just this even my younger sister called me and told me to come..
I had no choice but to go.. and I couldn't drop kelvin because your mom was sleeping.. you think I purposely left?
Henry: mama is sìck? What is wrong with her? He asked looking concern
Samuel: please don't ask about my mom.. focus on your mom ok.. please leave my room he said angrilyy
Henry: you want kìll me? You know I won't sleep well tonight if you don't forgive me and be on good terms with me.. don't be harsh on me please..
Samuel: please just go away.. leave me alone please..
Henry: please na.. he said as he tried hugging Samuel..
Samuel: i say leave me! He shoutéd..
Henry: please Samuel please forgive me please I beg you please... im sorry I didn't know that was the reason you left.. I'm sorry for not being able to support you. Please baby please. He said while still trying to hug Samuel by force..
Samuel continues to pushh him away.
Henry; quickly squat down and wrap his hands on Samuel's waist while raising his head up to look at Samuel and apologizing to him..
Samuel: please get up please.. don't kneel down for me please.. he said and quickly lifted Henry up..
Henry: I'm sorry baby.. please 🥺🥺
You know I'm trying my best.. she's still my mom.. they will soon leave ok.. just bare with me..
Samuel: hmmmm...
Henry; I'm sorry please 😔.. ok?
Samuel: hmm its fine...
Henry: kisses Samuel softly... for like a minute..
Samuel: its ok please.. go and sleep
Henry: thank you love.. I love you..
Samuel: love you too..
Henry: we will talk about your mom issue tomorrow ok!
Samuel: yes.. Good night bye
Henry: bye love you he said and left..
Not more than 1 minute after Henry left.. Samuel heard someone knocking on his door again..
Samuel: i told him to go and sleep.. what is he still doing here? He said as he oped the door ..
Boom! He met Henry's mom at the door..
Samuel: heart bèàting so fast.. ma, what are you doing here?
Mom: what did you do to my son? Why is my son begging you?
Samuel: Jesussss.. he said in his mind..
While looking at Henry's mom in shock..
Mom: answer me! You guys even kisséd! Wow! What did you do to my son you evìl boy! She said as she shouted at Samuel...
Samuel; ma. I don't know what you mean. What are you talking about.. he said trying to pretend and lie..
Mom: you this evìl boy you will leave this house...
Samuel: fell on his knees immediately and began to bèg Henry's mom..
Mom: what arr you begging for? I knew it.. I know you're evìl... you chàrmèd my poor son.. and now he's not on his senses again.. I won't allow you do this..
Samuel: I'm sorry ma, I never did that..
I can explain everything to you.. please!
Mom: explain what?...
Samuel: everything ma, i didn't do anything to your son please... I need this job please.. please don't send me out..
Mom: well you have to chose one..
Samuel: between what ma? He asked quickly while kneeling
Mom: between.....