The Unusual Meeting

It's been over fifteen minutes since Ciara arrived at the address that Walters described, and she hasn't entered the building. She kept calling for Walters to come outside so she could hand him over. 

Unfortunately for Ciara, he wasn't picking up his calls. It got to a point where his phone reportedly went off. This got Ciara worried and scared at the same time. 

She regretted ever accepting to return the clothes and wallet to Walters. She only did that just to stop Walters from showing up to her Father's house again like he did the last time. 

What hurt Ciara the most was the fact that she had to disobey her Father just to come see Walters. The thought of this alone made her not to give up. She was determined to stay back and wait for Walters to return. She wasn't bothered by how long he stayed. She wouldn't want her effort to be in vain.

As Ciara waited for Walters, she had her eyes combing the entirety of the neighborhood to ensure that no one came to assault her. 

"I still don't know why he decided to come live around here. This place looks scary. How does he survive here?" Ciara asked herself rhetorically.

 The smoke from the marijuana was already making her uncomfortable. That was enough reason for her to leave. However, she starts to have a change of mind if she recalls the sacrifices she had to pay just to come find Walters.

"Looking for someone?" One of the thugs puffing his marijuana asked Ciara. He's been observing how Ciara had been pacing around, looking restless. Without being told, he knew that something was bothering Ciara.

At first glance, Ciara didn't want to respond after judging the appearance of the mystery man. But for a second thought, she became optimistic that the mystery man might be able to help out.

From a distance, Ciara responded. "I seek for Walters. I want to drop this bag with him. He gave this address to him. Unfortunately, he is nowhere to be found. I also tried calling him and his phone hasn't been going through. Do you know where I can find him?" Ciara also didn't hesitate to describe Walters, just to make it easier for her to find him. 

"Sure I know him 

 He is the reason I am outside 

He asked me to get his wears from you," The mystery man revealed.

"Excuse me?

That's not true. 

You are a pathetic liar.

If that was true, Walters would have told me," Ciara doubted. She didn't even give the mystery man a chance to explain himself.

"I guess I should just leave.

 I am not comfortable around here anymore. It was a pleasure talking to you,' Ciara backed out. 

She was yet to leave when the mystery brought out a photo and showed it to her. "I guess this is you, isn't it? I don't want to believe that you got a doppelgänger."

*Now I need to make this clear to you. My name is Nathan Goodman. Just as my name implies, I lend Walters my wear for a small token. He told me you were coming to return them to me today, the reason he gave you that address." Nathan explained. 

I see that you're still in shock. 

I will make it clear now. I was aware that he had sex with you at your Father's house. Sadly, your Father nearly caught you both. Should I proceed or stop here? I know you have numerous questions to ask me. But. I will suggest you keep them to yourself until the next time you see Walters," Nathan advised her. 

 He also revealed more information about Ciara that she wasn't even aware of.

"No, that's fine. 

I don't need to hear another.

My ears are filled enough,' Ciara gave up the bag to Nathan. She hated herself even more for letting Walters deceive her into having sex.

After hearing the devastating details from Nathan, Ciara was more motivated to stop by the hospital to run multiple tests.

"The stuff is complete.

You are free to leave. What a pretty girl you are. Too bad you allowed yourself to be tricked by Walters." Nathan shook his head in pity as he watched Ciara walk away in her pool of tears.

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*Damn! I am surprised to see you. Never thought you'd come after what happened the last time between you and your brother," George spoke with so much excitement. The arrival of Derek made up for the arrest of Dexter. At least, he is optimistic that his both sons aren't useless after all.

"Oh, I see you found out about it. Speaking of Dexter, where's he? When was the last time he visited you in the hospital?" Derek asked the direct question. It was never his intention to ask about Dexter almost immediately but since his Father brought about the discussion, he had no choice but to dive in.

"Can you please excuse us? I will send for you if needed," George told the nurses who were assigned by Doctor Escobar to look after him. He wouldn't want them to hear what was about to be discussed. As much as he enjoyed the arrest of Dexter because he felt that would be the perfect opportunity to inculcate some good morals in him, George still wasn't willing to let anyone make fun of the situation.

The nurses are gone now and you haven't answered my question. Should I be worried? By the way, why did you ask the nurses to leave? Is there something I should be worried about?" Derek resumed the situation just when George thought he was going to digress into a different kind of conversation.

"Dekek, please stay calm. You are asking too many questions at the same time. Remember what I told you about your Father's health and disturbance?" Doctor Escobar dived in. That was the reason he chose to stay back rather than leave with the nurses. With the kind of rage that Derek came with, the Doctor needed no one to tell him that a drama was about to unfold.

"Doctor, please not now. I meant no disrespect to you, but I seriously think you should leave too. This is a family affair, and the last time I checked, you were just a doctor," Derek raged as he shut Doctor Escobar out as though the latter didn't even matter to him.

"What did you just do? 

You are walking me out of my hospital?' Escobar pointed to his chest in disbelief.

"Respectfully, sir,' Derek affirmed as he pointed to the exit door.