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Chapter 22 - Stuck with a single dad ( season 2 episode 6)

Stuck with a single dad season 2 ( episode 6) 

Continuation from last scene....

Henry: mom.. I don't need this pregnancy.. you know mom..

I can never take this.. never 

Mom: you want her to keel the baby or what? No tell me.. she should go and diee.. the deal is done Henry.. there is nothing you can do.. 

Lizzy: I'm sorry Henry for everything I have done to you and our son kelvin.. please give me chance to amend my way please... 

Henry: amend what? I'm not amending anything with you.. I'm not interested in that ok! 

Lizzy: mom please help me beg Henry.. this is the time I need him most.. 

I'm now a changed person.. heavens knows.. 

Samuel: hmmm... kept quiet while watching everything.. 

Mom: go and bring your stuffs outside and take it inside to the room

Henry: no mom... no... I don't want her here please.. hey lizzy don't you have no shame? Eeh? You think you can come back here anytime you wish? Abi? 

You must be joking.. I won't let you do so.. not again.. not this time that I'm finally happy..

Samuel: its fine... no Henry just allow her.. look at her condition please she needs help.. 

Henry: turned and looked at Samuel.. 

What? You don't mean what you're saying right? 

Mom: sigh.... 

Samuel: I'll go and prepare her room for her.. 

Lizzy: thank you..

Mom: thanks my dear... 

Henry I'm warning you.. nothing should happen to this girl here.. I'll will back next week to check on her. 

Henry: angrilyy sat on the couch without saying anything.. 

Then the mother left...

Lizzy: I'm sorry babe..

Henry: you dey crazeeeee? Who is your babe? See lizzyy if you know what is good for you.. you should leave here.. 

Lizzy: forgive me please I'm carrying your baby..

Henry: mstww.. the first one you gave birth to did you ever take him as your son.. now you claim another one is mine..? 

Lizzy: I'm sorry..

About 10 minutes later Samuel came back to the living room.. 

Your room is ready ma... you should go in and rest.. what will you like to eat so I can prepare it for you..

Lizzy: Samuel I'm sorry for everything I have done.. please forgive me

Samuel: its fine.. 

Lizzy: thank you.. she said and left for the room.. 

Henry: mommy! He called Samuel calmly... 

Samuel: we can talk later Henry... not now please.. .he said and left for his room..

Henry sat on the bed looking so pissed and confuse.. 

What if this baby is actually mine? What do I do? What will happen to me and Samuel? I know her family will insist i marry her now.. but I don't want that.. infact I can't do that.. no way..

But what do I do? How do I settle this? Hmmm he said as he rested his head on the couch while staring at the TV...

Some minutes later.. Samuel went to the kitchen to prepare some stuffs for Lizzy... while inside the kitchen Henry walked in..

Henry: baby... 

Samuel: howfer.. what are you doing here? 

Henry: I'm not fine mommy... im not

Samuel: what is wrong.. 

Henry: you know what I'm talking about please... 

Samuel: hmmm so? What do you want me to do? Should I tell you not to allow her in? You know I can never say that.. 

Henry: but you're not leaving right? You will stay here with me right? Eeh baby? You won't leave right? 

Samuel: hmmm... I won't! I will stay!

Henry: thank you.. he said and hugged Samuel warmly..

Samuel: faked his smile... 

Henry: so what are you cooking? 

Samuel: I'm making pepper soup for her.. pregnant ladies loves that..

Henry: hmmm... okay.. 

I'll go check on her too.. 

From what she said in the next 2 months she will put to bed..

Samuel: yeah sure... you're happy right?

Henry: hmm I don't really know.. 

I'm happy I'm having a baby again.. but not happy it's coming from her.. 

I wish it was you.. 

Samuel: smiles... you know its not possible..

Henry: hmmm yeah... but babe is it OK by you if she moves to my room? 

I don't want her to stay alone..

Samuel: yeah sure.. its fine.. I even wanted to tell you that.. 

Henry: okay let me go and talk to her.. 

Samuel: yeah.. 

Then Henry left immediately..

Samuel: i know it will soon get more intense than this.. just the first day you already letting move to your room.. 

Hmmm... I know I don't have a place a here again.. the moment she came with pregnancy... its better I leave here as soon as possible for my own sanìty... he said while getting emotional already... 

After he was done cooking he carried the food to their room... on getting to the door.. he was hearing thier conversation 

Henry: you should go and apologise to that boy again... what you did there is not apology...

Lizzy: yeah I will do so... I just want things to calm down... 

Henry: good... you should call me if you need anything ok.. 

Lizzy: where are you going? 

Henry: living room 

Lizzy: no.. please stay here with me.. I need you here..

Henry: okay.. he said and sat down back... 

Then Samuel shifted away from their door then he dialed Henry's number..

It rang twice but he didn't respond.. 

Then he waited for some time before going back to the door to knock again.. 

Then Henry came and opened the door..

Henry: hey.. howfer..he said and smiled..

Samuel: give it lizzy... make sure she eats it.. Good night 

Henry: hmmmm... what is wrong why the good night? Why are you angrry? 

Samuel: you didn't see my call? 

Henry: I was in the toilet.. I wanted calling you back before you knock the door

Samuel: liar... he said in his mind while watching how Henry has began to change in few hours.. 

Ok its fine then..

Henry: we will talk tomorrow ok... 

Samuel: alright.. bye

Henry: bye.. 

Samuel got back to his room and began to think about everything... hmmm I can't do this... I need to leave.. 

I guess he just have to put his family back together.. I don't want to be assunder to this.. maybe Lizzy has truly repented as she claim.. she need her man now..and it will be foolish.. of me to still wanna hang around.. 

Let me call my mom... and start making preparations...he said as he picked his phone and call his mom..

On call..

Samuel: good evening mom

Mom: my dear..

Samuel: yes ma.. 

Mom: how are you? 

Samuel: fine.. 

Mom: why calling this late..

Samuel: you people should start packing your things.. we are leaving 

Mom: leaving? How? To where? 

Samuel: I'll call you back tomorrow.. please don't tell anybody this..

Mom : okay

Call ended...

Scene 2... 3 days later... 

Samuel was in the kitchen cooking while Henry and lizzy was watching movie in the living room... 

They were both laughing and looking happy together.. 

Samuel was staring at them and was obviously jealous... since lizzy came back to the house Henry hardly have his time... even though Henry do come to him and ask how he's doing but the affection wasn't showing again.. 

Then he walked up to them and told them the food was ready.. 

Lizzy: thank you so much Samuel.. 

I wonder what I would have done if you weren't here working for us..

Samuel: faked a smile... 

Henry: he's not working for us.. he's helping us.. he's a family now.. not worker

Lizzy: oh sorry to use that word ok.. 

You're now our family help..

Samuel: smiled... 

Henry: hmmm lizzy what is wrong with you? 

Lizzy: did I say anything wrong? Oh my bad im sorry sam..

Samuel: ignored her and left for his room.. 

Henry: immediately stood up to follow Samuel since he noticed he wasn't looking happy.. 

Lizzy: babe where are you going? 

Henry: I'm coming let me talk to him..

Lizzy: baby come let eat together.. I don't want the food to get cold..

Henry: hmm go and eat first I will join you soon..

Lizzy: no oo... let eat together 🥺🥺

Henry: hmm then he stooped and turned back.. 

Samuel: heard the whole conversation as he was going to his room.. 

He entered his room and felt bad...I know it will get to this.. and more his coming self if I don't leave right away... 

I guess they happy together now.. 

He said as he called his mom..

On call... 

Samuel; hello mom... have you guys finished packing everything?.... 

Mom: yes, I was waiting for your call since for the house location.. 

Samuel:its at bla bla bla...housing estate.. 

Called ended.. 

Samuel gave Henry the grace 9f few more days hoping Henry will eventually learn to balance things between them... but lizzy wasn't taking it easy as she was clinging on Henry every seconds of the day... 

Scene 3( the day Samuel was planning to leave the house) 

Around Early morning hours.. After making the breaks fast.. Henry came out of his room and met Samuel.. 

Henry: baby.. 

Samuel: howfer..

Henry: I'm sorry sam.. 

Samuel: sorry for what? 

Henry: I know for the past days now I have been distancing myself... please I know what I'm doing ok... everything will still get back to normal ok.. 

Samuel: its fine... 

Henry: I'm sorry ok... I still love you so much. And I haven't forgotten all the promised I made to you... ok! 

Just give me little time..please 

Samuel: smiles.. not little time? 

Its fine Henry.. nonneed for that ok.. I totally understand.. everything came so fast.. 

Henry: yeah.. 

Samuel: I'll send you a message on WhatsApp later today okay.. I don't think we can talk here..

Henry: what is that? Let talk now please..

Samuel: no Henry... 

Henry: Henry? You just call me Henry? 

Samuel: hmmm... I will send you the message please..

Henry: babe what is it? What is going on? Did I do anything bàd again? 

Samuel; no.. 

Henry: why am feeling weird about this your message.. 

Samuel: ok don't worry when you get back from work we will talk..

Henry: okay.. 

Scene 4.... ( same day after Henry got back from work).

Around late night hour.. Samuel went to their room to check on Henry so they can talk.. he has been calling his number but he wasn't responding... 

He got to the door and met the both 9f them laughing and playing.. 

Then he wanted to turned back and leave.. but gave it another thought.. 

Then he knocked on the door.. 

Lizzy: yes who is there? 

Samuel: its me..

Lizzy: what do you want? Its late already... 

Henry: sam... howfer should I come? 

Samuel: yes please 

Henry: stood up and was baput leaving..

Lizzy: babe.. how can you leave only me here.. im scarred.. you both can talk later tomorrow na.. let continue with what we were doing... 

Henry: hmmm... no let me talk to him

Then lizzy began to pretend she was feeling pain in her stomach so that Henry won't leave the room..

Henry: what is wrong ? Are you ok?

Lizzy: my belly.. the baby is kickìñg.. 

Henry: oh... sorry.. let me tell Samuel we will talk tomorrow ok..

Then he went to the door..

Howfer... is like her stomach is paining her.. 

Samuel: just few minutes we're done... I won't take time..

Henry: you know I can't leave her here alone...

Samuel: but we agreed we will talk about this this evening.. 

Henry: hmmm... im sorry.. he said with a soft voice..

Samuel: nodding his head. Its ok.. go and attend to her.. bye! 

Henry: bye? Why the bye? Not good night? 

Samuel: smiles... Good night then..

He said calmly and left.. 

Henry: felt quilt in him... he could see that everything wasn't right with sam..

He went back to Lizzy.. and they continue talking... he couldn't continue what he was doing with lizzy as he became uncomfortable... some hours later luzzy slept off.. 

Henry couldn't sleep as he was waiting for day to break so he can go meet Samuel as early as possible... 

Around 5am... he got a text message from Samuel.. 

" hi Henry I dropped something for you on my bed kindly check it" 

Henry: hmmm... then he stood up and rush to the room...

He knocked several times but no response... he opened the door and met kelvin sleeping calmly then he checked and saw a paper on the bed.. 

He opened it slowly and saw a long hand written note.. which says

" hi Henry, I know doing this is wrong and might look selfish to you but I feel this is the best thing to do, I can't continue hanging on something that is not mine.. we have shared some beautiful memories together which I will forever remember.. but lizzy has always been our assunder.. anytime she shows up you loose control... this last time she came back to take you away finally. And I don't think I can win you over with just me.. I mean what do I have to offer.. you have been the one helping I and my family since I get to know you. I guess this where things will end.. and I'm sorry it has to end this way.. this is beyond me! I love you much and I'll continue to do so. Hopefully till when I get another person that will show me love like you did! Please don't bother looking for me, take things as a man and move on too.

Lastly please take good care of my baby kelvin, I will miss him so much! And tell him I love him so much. Wishing you the best with your new family. 

Hopefully you get to understand all what I wrote well.. sorry I'm not good with writing.. bye! Thank you."

Henry: sat on the bed.. then quickly dialed samuel number.. but it was saying switched off..

He continues to try over and over again.. 

Then he went to his room in a rush to get the car keys.. 

He drove off to Samuel old house and met everywhere empty... 

Henry: hmmm he actually did left! 

I told him to be patient with me.. I have my own plans too sam!.. he said in his mind as he walks back to his car, shut the door and rested his head and eventually slept off...

Scene 5.... (2 years later!, kelvin and his dad Henry) 

Henry: my boy! How was school today? 

Kelvin : fine daddy.. 

Henry: did they give you assignments? 

Kelvin: yes daddy... 

Henry: did you aunty bèat you in school? 

Kelvin: no daddy.. we now have a new uncle..

Henry: uncle? When did they change your teacher without informing the parents? 

Kelvin: just looking at his dad because he couldn't comprehend what he said..

Henry: don't worry my boy.. do you like your new uncle? Did he bèat you

Kelvin: no... 

Henry: no? No to what exactly? You like him abi he beat you? 

Kelvin: I like him...

Henry: hmmm okay... 

Hope you finish your food? 

Kelvin; no..

Henry: why? You don't like it? 

Kelvin: yes..

Henry: see your mouth.. what is yes..

Don't worry I'll soon get you guys a nanny ok... for you and your sisters.. 

Kelvin: ok daddy.. 

Where is babies? 

Henry: they are sleeping inside... 

Don't wake them oo.. I take God beg you... 

Kelvin: i want to play with them daddy..

Henry: not now let them wake up first.. 

Kelvin: no daddy no oo.. he said and began to cry... 

Henry: I will flòg you oo... are you a baby? I can't wait for holidays let me go and throw all of you with grandma...

Then he began to check Kelvin back for the home work.. 

Then he saw a letter from the school inviting him for PTA meeting on Saturday. 

Hmmm all this school PTA meeting self I don't think I can go oo... he said as he began to check each book to see if there is homework... 

Scene 6... ( PTA day.... )

Henry drove reached the school some minutes past the time for the meeting.. he reached there and saw that they haven't began the meeting self.. so he sat inside the car with his kids.. 

Kelvin: on seeing his class mate.. 

He tried opening the door to go out and join them

Henry: common will you sit down there.. 

Kelvin: I want to play with my friends..

Henry: no.. sit here.. I don't have strength to be looking for you.. and I know once you go out this other two will want to follow you.. 

He was still cautioning kelvin when he turned and saw someone making use of his car side mirrors to check him self.. 

The person didn't know that someone was inside the car because the car main glass where tinted... (someone can only see you from inside, you can see what is inside) 

Henry: smiled and was looking at the person..

Then the person turned and faced the main door glass.. adjusting himself..

Henry: 🤨🤨🤨 hmmm... 

Trying to see the person face clearly...

Then he whine the glass down... 

Oh Jesus, he shoutéd and remove the dark shade glass he was putting on... 

Henry: 😳 😳... 

Kelvin: uncle, uncle, uncle...he shoutéd

Samuel: Henry? 😳😳

Henry: Samuel? 😳😳

Samuel: then quickly peeped through and saw two fair fine barbies sitting beside kelvin... 

I thought as much.. but I wasn't so sure.. wow.. this is surprising..

Is this kelvin right? 

Henry: kept mute... with his mouth opened.. 

Oh yeah yes.. this is kelvin..

Samuel: you know i just became thier class room teach last two days.. and I was looking at him.. he looked familiar and he changed so badly... 

Henry: oh yeah.. yeah.. he responded as his breathing rate increased..

Samuel: wow.. what a small world indeed.. how are you doing? 

Henry: I'm good.. and you? 

Samuel: I'm good too... you came for the PTA right? 

Henry: yes please.. 

Samuel: alright... Nice seeing you again Henry.... are this your girls also? 

Henry: oh.. this ones? No!

Samuel: 🤨 huh?

Henry: oh sorry yes! They are mine.. 

My twin girls.. 

Samuel: awwnn they are so beautiful 😍.. Jesussss! There hairs is so nice..

Henry: thank you sam! How is mama and your siblings 

Samuel: we are all good... 

Henry: okay.. 

Samuel: alright let me get going.. I'll see you inside.. bye..

He said and left..

Henry: staring at Samuel until he couldn't see him again...

Am I dreaming? Is that really him? Wow! What a small world indeed..he looked so happy.. he said as he quickly opened the door..

The he carried the twin girls as kelvin followed him from behind.. into the meeting hall.. 

Throughout the meeting Henry was just staring at Samuel.. as he was doing some stuffs which made him move to and fro around... 

Scene 8.... after the PTA meeting. 

Henry searching for Samuel.. 

Then he saw him making call where he was standing.. then he walked to him slowly and stood behind him... 

Samuel: turned and saw Henry waiting for him.. 

Alright I'll call you back... 

Love you too.. he said ended the call..

Henry: hmmmm love you too? 

Samuel: hahaha you heard that? 

Henry: it was loud enough actually...hahah

Samuel: omg... sorry! But can I carry your girls.. why are they so beautiful like this? 

Henry: sure.. he said and pointed one of them to him..

Samuel: awwn fine baby... how are you? 

Henry: say fine... he said to the girl..

Samuel: they are so cute like half cast babies.. 

Henry: they are actually! 

Samuel: huh? How is that possible? You got married to a white lady? 

Henry: smiles... not really.. its a long story actually 

Samuel: oh I see.. its fine then..

I'm happy for you..

Henry: smiled... you shouldn't 

Thanks anyway 

Where do you stay now? 

Samuel: hmmm... is that really necessary? He said politely 

Henry: I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have asked..

Samuel: its fine.. 

Then he returned the baby to him..

Alright its nice seeing you again.. 

Henry: same here... 

Samuel: alright bye.. he said and was leaving 

Henry: sam.. sam.. please wait! 

Samuel: turned back.. any problem? 

Henry: exhaled heavily, can we stop this professional attitude and talk normal please? 

Samuel: smiled.. I don't get you please 😕 

Henry: hmmm... can you at least give me your number 

Samuel: for what? 

Henry: hmmm... we need to talk..

Samuel: about? 

Henry: so many things... please 

Samuel: Henry we don't have anything to talk about please.. let just maintain this... 

Henry: please... I know you have moved on and things have changed.. im not saying we should become close..

I just want us to talk.. that is all.. 

Samuel: hmmm... its fine.. 

We can talk but I won't give you my number... 

Henry: ok.. when? 

Samuel: we can talk now.. its fine by me... let say everything here and that all..

Henry: here is not convinent... maybe we should look for a spot better.. 

Any restaurant closer? 

Samuel: yeah.. there is one about 10 min walk..

Henry: okay.. can you drive us there? 

Samuel: smiles i have my own car! I will drive and you follow..

Henry: wow you have your car now? 

Samuel: smiles... 

Then they both walked to thier car and drove to the restaurant 

They got there is 3 mins... 

They both entered and sat down.. 

Then one of the waiter came and attended to them..

Samuel: don't worry.. we're fine

And please tell mama that I'm back..

Henry: hmmm mama? 

Then the waiter left..

Henry; sorry to ask please... I just heard you say tell mama I'm back.. 

Samuel: yes.. my mom is here 

Henry: oh wow.. she works here? 

Samuel: haha.. work? 

She owns here! 

Henry: wow... congratulations 

I'm so happy.. I can't wait to see mom again.. 

Samuel: smiles. Alright... 

So what are you talking about..

Henry: firstly.. Samuel! How have you been? 

Samuel: would you like i get your kids something? We have ice cream here also.. 

Henry: no don't bother.. 

Samuel: alright i have been fine..

Henry: did you know I searched for you since that day? 

Samuel: hmmm

Henry: yes I did... since then so many things happened.. 

Samuel: indeed!... 

Henry: do you mind i tell you everything? 

Samuel: hmmm... Henry there's actually no need for this.. all of this are in the past ... I have moved past all..

Henry: I know but you still have to know because I still remember all what you wrote in your letter.. 

Samuel: hmmmm...

Henry: yeah... but you totally misunderstood everything...

I had my own plans too for us! But you weren't seeing that.. obviously because I never told you or gave you an hint about it... you thought I was getting back with lizzy? Right? 

Samuel: hmmm...

Henry: well, I wasn't actually... before I talk about that.. let me tell you everything about this twins.. I know you might be thinking so much... 

You remember lizzy was pregnant right? 

Samuel: yes! 

Henry: so after that morning that you left... I got back home and met lizzy lying on the floor with pool of blooood...

Samuel: 😳😳😳... what? How? 

Henry: I quickly rushed her to the hospital.. 

When we got to the hospital....

********( flash back with what happened 2 years ago)..