Must Read: Deceit (A Short Story) By Amponsem Akosua - Season 1 - Episode 15

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Must Read: Deceit (A Short Story) By Amponsem Akosua - Season 1 - Episode 15

I became more obedient, caring and loving, I never wanted him to suspect I'm suspecting him. I was at work one afternoon when detective called me to meet with him at the Hospital I gave him the address. I left immediately, I saw him outside the hospital, the doctor denied vehemently ever seeing your name so I decided we should see him together. I entered first because I had told the detective to wait and eavesdrop our discussion before he enters.

"Doctor, I hope you still remember my face"

"very well madam, your husband was here when you were admitted because of your miscarriage" he said

"good, I'm glad you still do, what happened back then to my pregnancy"

"madam, you already know the answer because I mentioned something about miscarriage earlier, you miscarried the pregnancy"

"Maybe not doctor" I signaled on detective to come in by a knock on the table

"what's going on here" he asked with a look of terror.

"I have been to your office countless times and you've decided not to give me a pleasant reply so I think I'll have to do it the hard way.

"thanks detective" I said "what did you tell my husband that very day that you asked to see him in your office?"

"I summoned him to my office to explain things to him."

"Things like what" the detective asked

"how you miscarried your baby, the cause, the cure and the prevention when you are pregnant again"

"for your information Mr. I confronted my husband and he said you gave him a substance to add to my food on the note of Caring for the pregnancy and that he didn't know it will affect my pregnancy" I didn't know what pushed me to saying that, I never really confronted him. I'm just thirsty to know the truth about my situation. The detective himself was surprised at my outburst. "and at this rate if you still don't want to tell the truth your license is at risk"

"Madam please, I will explain how it all happened" he said.

"good we are all ears"

" your husband visited me some months ago with a deal that I couldn't refuse, the money involved was much and it was at a time when I was facing a monetary crisis. So I accepted the offer. He requested for an abortion pill that works slowly or that take about 4-5hrs before taking effect, I gave it to him and he gave me a cheque of 5million. He never told me he wanted to use it on his own wife. Part of the deal was that you should be brought here when it starts to take effect in your body system so that we can complete the process and my reason for calling him to my office that day was that I told him I didn't know the victim was his wife. He told me it was none of my business so I kept shut. Months after he came for another pill which I gave to him because money was also involved but I expected to see you again being rushed in but I didn't"

"they were right after all" I said to myself trying not to cry.

"don't you dare tell him of the new development because your hospital might be closed down for good" detective threatened

"no sir, I won't because I can bear to see my hospital closed down, but please keep my secret"

"we shall meet again soon" I said to him and walked out, detective followed suit.