Chapter 209
Lisa lay on the bed tiredly. Mr. Luke had told her he hadn’t heard from Alfred since he left and he said he was sure he was okay. Maybe he’s handling some business and would call Lisa if he hears from him.
NEXT DAY
Daniel had just arrived and the first thing he did, was he boarded a taxi to Alfred’s house and to his surprise he didn’t meet Alfred there but Instead, he saw police officers in the house.
Daniel alighted the car and walked towards the police officer who was closing the gate to the house.
“Mr man, how can I help you?” The officer asked
“Hey, officer. Uhm, why are you locking the gate and where’s Mr. Alfred?” Daniel asked
“And you are?” The officer asked
“His brother-in-law,” Daniel said
“Oh!! Mr. Alfred is currently in the hospital. He was shot by his partner Andrew” The police officer said and Daniel opened his mouth wide in shock.
“What?? Oh my god! What about Andrew?” Daniel asked
“He’s in the hospital too,” the officer said in reply as he stared at Daniel strangely.
“Can I get the address of the hospital?” He asked
“Sure,” the police officer said and wrote the address on a piece of paper and gave it to Daniel.
“Thank you very much, I’ll be on my way now,” Daniel said and with that, he walked away. He hopped inside the car and gave the driver the address and asked him to take him there.
When he had gotten to the hospital, he met the receptionist and asked about Alfred’s ward and they gave him directions to his ward.
Just as he was about to enter the ward he met a doctor coming out of the ward.
“Excuse me, Doctor. Is this Alfred king’s ward?” Daniel asked and the doctor nodded.
“Doctor, how is he?” Daniel asked
“He’s okay. He was shot in his chest and his stomach and the bullets were successfully removed. He didn’t lose much blood, he was brought into the hospital in time. and the bullet didn’t hit any important organ in his body. He’s in good shape but currently, he’s unconscious” the doctor said and Daniel sighed in relief.
“Can I go see him?” Daniel asked
“Yeah sure. There’s a family member inside with him. You can go see him. I’ll be on my way. Please excuse me” the doctor said politely and Daniel nodded.
A family member? The last time he remembered Alfred didn’t have any family members here except Andrew who had shot him. He wondered who the family member was, he thought as he opened the door and walked in.
Immediately, he entered the ward, he saw Alfred lying on the hospital bed with his eyes closed and a female with long brown hair sitting beside him holding his hands.
He wondered who the female was because she kind of looked familiar and just then the female stood up and turned to Daniel.
Immediately Daniel saw her, he opened his eyes and mouth wide in shock. Staring at those brown eyes started bringing memories of the past.
“Daniel” the female figure called out in surprise.
“R…Rhoda” Daniel called out in shock. He was more than shocked. Was this Rhoda or someone else? Is she alive? or is she a ghost? Daniel asked no one in particular.
“Oh my goodness, Daniel” Rhoda muttered and moved towards him and hugged him. How much she’s missed this soul. Daniel stiffened as she hugged him. It was her flesh and blood.
“Y…you are Alive? I thought you were dead” Daniel asked in surprise and Rhoda smiled.
“I know you are shocked right now but it’s me. It’s truly me” Rhoda said and Daniel nodded in response without uttering a word.
Rhoda could see the shock on Daniel’s face. She just needed to tell him everything that happened and answer all the questions he has on his mind.
“Let’s talk outside,” Rhoda said and Daniel nodded. He stared at Alfred whose eyes were still closed before walking out of the ward, trailing behind Rhoda.
Immediately, they walked out of Alfred’s wards, there was a vacant chair outside the ward and they both sat on it.
“What happened? You were dead. I attended your funeral. We all did” Daniel said and Rhoda smiled.
“Yeah. Everything happened so fast that day. I was poisoned by Andrew and I believed he set you up to frame you for my death.
My father had come in that day when you were telling me to wake up and he drove you out in anger” Rhoda paused and the memories came running into Alfred’s head.
He remembered that day so clearly. When he thought Rhoda was dead his father had come in and pushed him out of the room angrily, accusing him of having killed his daughter. Daniel left immediately and ran home. The memories were so vivid and it felt like it had happened just yesterday.
“He found out my heart was still beating and I wasn’t fully dead, so he took me to the hospital and I eventually survived.
So, he framed my death. He made everyone believe I was dead and did a funeral for me. He believed he was trying to protect me when he was doing that.
After everything, he flew me out of the country with the rest of my family. It was quite difficult for me but I had to start over” Rhoda said and Daniel scoffed
“Oh my goodness!” Daniel muttered not knowing what to say or think.
“I’m sorry for making you all believe I was dead. It was for the best, Daniel” Rhoda said
“The best? Did you know what Alfred went through when he believed you had died and I killed you? He went through hell!! He had almost died” Daniel said calmly
“I’m so sorry Daniel,” Rhoda said.
“You should be apologizing to him not me because I’m fine and I’m glad you are alive. Although it’s still like a dream to me” Daniel said and Rhoda managed to smile.
“So, what are you doing here and how did you know Alfred was in the hospital?” Daniel asked.
“I was the one who brought him here”
TBC