“Your son has got a hole in his heart.” The doctor unleashed the bombshell that nearly destroyed Romeo's eardrums. He stayed quiet and pretended as though he didn't hear the doctor speak. He was trying to convince himself that nothing was real but just a dream. However, he received another shock when the doctor revealed that Romeo's son might die if an operation isn't carried out in the next forty-eight hours Upon hearing this, Romeo collapsed to the ground and was rushed to the ward where his son was admitted.“Romeo, is that you?” His wife uttered the moment Romeo was rushed to the ward. She couldn't believe her eyes. She wasn't even aware that Romeo had shown up in the hospital. “Please stay back, madam. We don't want you getting closer to him. We'd do our best to revive him,” The doctor pleaded when he saw Romeo's wife edging closer. Without being told, he knew it wasn't a good sign “What happened to my husband and why was he rushed in here?” Nancy asked. The question s
“I just got a call from the hospital that my son has been hospitalized,” Romeo disclosed as tiny tears dropped from his eyes. He could barely even speak properly. How he managed to complete his utterances remained a mystery to him. “This is crazy, I must say. What sort of disturbing news is that?Why was he rushed to the hospital?” Kelly asked as they all seemed shocked. “This isn't the time for questions,” George stepped in “We can see that Romeo isn't in the right frame of mind to speak up. Don't put too much pressure on him, especially in a critical situation like this. We need to drive straight to the hospital immediately,” George added. He made the first move outside and everyone followed his lead.As they arrived at the car, George instructed Romeo to sit next to him in the front. “You know the address of the hospital, don't you? You're going to lead the way,”Kelly and Dexter didn't argue about George's decision because they already knew what was at stake, and they would
Dexter opted against sitting in the front, just so he could have the opportunity to have a conversation with Romeo. For all the years he had existed on Earth, he hadn't witnessed someone like Romeo before. Romeo did to Dexter what no one had ever done to him before. And to think that Romeo and Dexter aren't even related at all. Dexter kept staring at Romeo as tears dropped from his eyes. Those were tears of joy.He had a thousand things to say to Romeo, but the problem was the approach. The words suddenly became too heavy to emerge from his mouth. “Hey, don't mention. I did it for humanity,” Romeo uttered just before Dexter could express his heartfelt gratitude.It was strange how Romeo could read Dexter's thoughts and figure out his next action. “Who are you? I need to meet your wife if you're married,” Dexter pleaded. It became too obvious that he wanted to start a friendship with Romeo. He just didn't know the right way to ask. “You want to meet with my family?” Romeo ask
“Do you enjoy wasting people's time, or it's a habit you just developed?” George snarled. He swore not to get himself involved in another heated moment with the cops anymore. Unfortunately, Rhoda pushed his button, forcing him to go against his will.“That's Officer Lucas. He's going to attend to you. He's responsible for this case,” Rhoda confessed just to roll the burden away from her heart. “You bitch! You had to find a way to force me into this mess. I am going to make you pay for what you just did.” Lucas threatened Rhoda. He was sending signals to Rhoda not to point at him, but she wasn't paying attention. Guilt and anxiety had taken over her soul. The only thing she was interested in was seeing Dexter and his Father leave. “I am sorry, Sir. I had no choice I was under immense pressure,” Rhoda apologized. Unfortunately, the apology was rejected immediately as Lucas continued to yell at her. “Keep your damn apology to yourself. I don't want to hear it. Why didn't you te
Five minutes had gone past and Dexter was still chewing his nails, thinking of his decision. He feared making the worst decision that was most likely to ruin his life for good. As much as Dexter hated being locked up in the police station for too long and would do anything to buy his freedom, he still wasn't satisfied with his Father's decision. He wished his Father would reconsider his decision and have mercy on him. Getting married to Ciara wasn't what Dexter had envisaged in his lifetime, because they never liked each other from the onset. He never for once, found Ciara worthy enough to be his girlfriend, let alone his wife. He had a feeling that the marriage wouldn't even leave for a week before they finally got divorced. “You should know that being kept quiet is what I hate the most, Dexter. Yet, you keep doing it to me. Do you think I'm here to look at your ugly face? I've got other important stuff to worry about. Instead, I chose to come here and save your sorry ass.
"My son? What the hell are you talking about, Kelly? I can't see anybody here. Please where's Dexter? Or have you started imagining things? Perhaps, we should have your head examined because it's obvious that you're losing it already," George taunted Kelly. But it was Dexter who felt it the most. Dexter felt humiliated by his Father's derogatory remarks about him. To Dexter, that was worse than being abandoned in the police custody. That was the moment he wished that his Father never agreed to show up. Because the presence of his Father makes no difference to him whatsoever. "Now this is getting serious, George.When did you suddenly become a comedian? Are you saying that you can't recognize your son any more or what?" Kelly frowned. The whole thing was starting to look like a joke to him. He doesn't understand George anymore because that wasn't their initial plan. George stood up and pointed towards Dexter. "Kelly, take a good look at this man standing here. Does he have any