Chapter 5: Was she ready to meet him now?

It’s been six years since Daisy left the country. Life hadn't been easy, but she was happy with what she'd achieved. She was now a known doctor, a physician.

“Mommy, are we going to finally meet my dad?” Sussy, her adorable little girl with long black hair and sparkling blue eyes, sat beside her.

They had just landed in town...the place that had haunted her dreams for six years, the place she’d swore she’d never come back to.

She hadn't wanted to come back home, but the hospital had sent her a request to return to the country's leading referral hospital for a six-month assignment, which she was heading.

“No… sweetie… Your dad is busy, but I promise as soon as he is able to find time for us, I'll take you to him,” she replied.

She kind of felt guilty for lying to her.

All these years, she hadn't managed to get over Brody's betrayal, but she reminded herself that she'd never ever have anything to do with that man.

She remembered when she was pregnant, alone, sad and not knowing what would become of her child…not knowing if she had the strength to take care of her.

It was so difficult when she went to give birth. She almost died on the operation table from complications. Yet, she couldn't confide in her mother that she was pregnant.

Anyway, she'd forgotten all those difficulties. God had given her a beautiful daughter. She wouldn't have given anything in this world to give birth to her again, and no one in this world would ever take her away from her.

Sussy pouted her mouth. “Mommy, he's always busy… even for me. You must be lying to me. My dad doesn't want me.”

How long was she going to punish her baby girl by not telling her who her dad was?

Maybe she should.

But what if Brody had already started his own family?

She would never allow her baby to be isolated.

She pulled her baby into her embrace and caressed her hair gently. “Baby, I promise that I'll take you to him. You just have to be patient.”

“Okay, Mommy. I understand. Still, you are the best mommy ever. If Dad doesn't want Sussy, we can find another dad, right?”

Daisy gently covered her mouth. “Don't say something like that. That is for adults to decide.And a girl only has one dad, got it?”

“Whatever, Mommy,” she said, flashing her a smile.

Sussy was her best companion. During all these years, she'd always been by her side, reminding her that she wasn’t alone any more.

The car came to a stop at St. Mater Referral Hospital, the biggest hospital in the city. Just stepping outside and looking at it, brought a smile to her lips.

She hadn't even had time to get an apartment for the two of them, but after talking to the director, she’ll make sure to have Sussy settled.

Then she’ll get her the best school around. Somewhere she would never meet Brody.

Ever since she left, she'd heard nothing about him. She never even checked because she'd decided to cut him off from her life.

But something was constantly making her sad for Sussy.

It wasn't fair for her that her dad wasn't there when other kids had their families. Whenever Sussy saw other dads, she’d see the yearning in her eyes.

Her phone rang and she looked at the caller ID

“Oh… sweet mom.”

She’d missed her so much…. Only God knew and the first thing she wanted to do was to run in to her arms and hug her tight… because during the six years, they never talked.

She had emailed her parents’ telling them that she’d joined a secret research project and phone calls weren’t allowed.

It hurts so much … to cut off both of her parents, but it was necessary to keep her forbidden secret until she was ready to tell the truth.

Her gaze shifted to Sussy…sweet and innocent.

It’s finally time for her mom to meet Sussy, but God forgive her, she won’t reveal her dad’s identity. Nothing should spoil her reunion with her mom.

“Mom, I’ve just landed.  I have to take care of something urgently, then I’ll text you the address for us to meet.”

Before she started this journey, she’d called to let her know that she was on her way back home.

“Alright …. God…sweetie. It feels so nice to finally hear your voice. How have you been? I just regret allowing you to move out of the country in the first place. “She said, her voice emotional.

The day she left, she’d discussed it with both of her parents that she was going for further studies and they had given their blessings.

“I’m fine mom. Your daughter is now the biggest physician in town. I’ll tell you more about it. I love you.”

As she entered the hospital, her hands wrapped around Sussy’s tight. she couldn't help but remember where it all started.

She'd graduated with medicine in college.

When sponsorship came for further studies in a PhD, she applied, thinking that she'd never be selected.

But the letter came back on the same day Brody betrayed her with another woman.

She decided to step aside and disappear from their lives. She’s never regretted this, because it allowed her to pursue her passion.

“Hello, Doctor Miller,” the hospital director greeted her with a smile. “We've been waiting for you for so long. There are several cases that need your attention.”

She hadn't even sat down, and there was already work.

Not that she didn't want to help, but she needed time to make sure that she'd settled well. That would mean around one week off.

“I know… I'll see them in one week. For now, I will review their situations and put things in order,” she said, hoping this would settle it.

“You can't… Someone has been waiting for you, and he's spent a huge amount of money securing first spot. His grandmother has a serious condition, and anything that you may need for her treatment is already availed for you.”

At once, she raised an eyebrow.

“Who?”

“I think it'll be better for you to meet him personally,” the director said. “And I'll personally make sure it happens because they are also the biggest sponsors for this hospital,”

Back when she was still in the country, she remembered that the Smith family, Brody's family, were the biggest sponsors for the hospital.

Could it be him?

The thought of seeing him again made her heart race.