Lara’s dilemma episode 7 – 8

Lara’s dilemma

Episode 7💕
Jason’s POV conts
I pushed Steph, and she fell on the floor.. well I don’t care about her.. I got up and slowly walked towards Lara.. Bby.. i..I can explain, it’s not what you think.. I said and tried to hold her hands.. but she didn’t let me touch her.. Lara listen to me..I begged, she took two steps back.. and rushed down the stairs.. Lara.. I called after her.. I ran out of the house, but she was already In her car.. I stood by the gate, helpless.. hey man, what’s the problem? I heard you shouting.. Davis asked walking up to me… It’s all Stephanie’s fault.. am gonna kill her… I said and walked into the house.. who is Stephanie? Davis asked confused with the wh0le scene.. but I didn’t answer him..
Stephanie’s POV

Wow.. Lara justed saved me the stress of ruining her relationsh¡p.. I was so happy..he pushed me and I fell on the floor.. he ran after her, and I tried to stand up .. ahhhhhh. I scre-med.. I think I broke my ankle.. I sat on the bed and tried to walk out of the room.. just then Jason walks in… With a scary look on his face.. he walks towards me and I try to walk back.. but I couldn’t help but leap.. it’s all because of you.. he said in a quiet but angry tone, I shiver as he comes closer to me and grab my shoulders.. are you happy now? .. are you satisfied… Huh? What do you want from me? … He asked shaking me, I haven’t seen Jason like this before.. his grip was so strong and he was hurting me.. Jason please, you’re hurting me.. I said already crying… Just then ..his friend comes in and release me from him.. Jason stop.. she’s a woman.. he said quietly, I quickly picked my phone and turned to leave.. buh my ankle still hurts.. so I had to leap..
Davis POV

I was talking to Dassey on the phone, when I heard Jason shouting.. I walked out of the house and Saw him standing helplessly by the gate… Hey man, what’s the problem I heard you shouting.. I said… It’s all because of Stephanie.. am gonna kill her.. he said and walked into the house.. I followed him.. but he was fast, I walked into the room and saw Jason shaking a lady roughly.. I released her from his grip.. Jason stop she’s a woman.. I said.. just then he sat on the floor and started crying.. I haven’t seen Jason cry before.. I looked around the room.. no sign of Lara or the other lady.. it’s okay man.. what happened? .. I asked.. he told me everything.. and I sighed.. Jason you have to let Lara be for now.. she needs time to herself.. I said..
Dassey’s POV

Davis called and told me everything.. and now.. I and Berlin have been pacing around the house… I looked at the time 10: 55pm.. oh my God.. I just hope nothing happens to Lara.. were could she be.. we called her dad to ask if she was with him.. but he said no.. we even called her several times but no answer…

Just then the door opens and Lara.. walked in, her eyes were swelled… Probably from too much crying.. Lara thank God you are okay.. I have been calling you but you weren’t answering… I said with relief.. buh she didn’t say anything.. Berlin walked to her and hugged her… It’s okay Lara, we are here for you..she said… And just then Lara broke down. ..she sat on the floor and started crying tiredly…I couldn’t bear it anymore.. I hugged her and cried as well…
Lara’s POV

I ran into my car and drove off.. I drove like crazy.. I was just driving with no destination in my mind..

I pulled over in a flyover… I came out of the car and.. as the wind hit my face.. I let the tears drop, freely..I had tried so hærd to keep myself from crying in Jason’s house.. but I just couldn’t help it.. I was shattered again.. I can’t believe I actually gave him a chance.. Jason why… Where did I go wrong.. I hate you so much .. I hate Jason… I yelled….
Berlin’s POV

Lara has been moody for the past three days… And I hate seeing her like this.. she hasn’t been going to work.. we have tried so much to cheer her up but it wasn’t working.. Jason has been trying to talk to her, but we didn’t let him…

So I came up with an idea, I just hope it works… Lara let’s go on a three days retreat.. today is Thursday, so if we leave tomorrow .. we will come back on Sunday… I said excitedly.. yes.. how about we go to California.. Dassey asked.. that was were I gave birth to Mia.. Lara said surprisingly.. she suddenly stood up and shouted.. last person to finish packing pays for the flight… she said and ran upstairs.. I knew I would be the last so I called my secretary. ..hello..yea good evening Mary.. book a flight for the girls and i, we are going to California.. I said and hanged up..

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Lara’s POV

We arrived in California and lodged in a five star hotel… I think the idea was perfect.. I don’t want to think about Jason.. I just want to have fun.. and that’s what we have been doing…

So today is Saturday.. and the girls and i are going to the mall… On our way in, I s₱0tted a little girl running playfully towards the door.. but she slipped and fell.. I ran to where she was sitting and crying.. oh my.. am so sorry baby.. it’s okay, stop crying.. I said quietly.. she looked at me and stopped crying.. are you hurt? .. I asked looking at her body for scratches… No mummy..she said smiling.. I raised my head to look at her, did she just say mummy.. Dassey asked.. that’s what I heard.. Berlin said.. no, am sure she’s mistaking.. I said.. she looks like you though.. Dassey retorted…I looked at the child.. light skinned, straight face, long lashes, small red l-ips, pointed nose and sparkling brown eyes.. just then a picture of Mia pops up in my head.. uhm.. what’s your name dear?..I asked with a shaky voice.. she was about to answer.. when we heard someone yell .. Mia!.. I turned to see a familiar face.. walking towards us..

Lara!?

Nani?

We both yelled simonteneously..

Episode 8💕
Lara’s POV conts..❣️

So we are sitting in,side the mall.. Mia was with the girls.. and I was with Nani…we have a lot to talk about..

So Nani.. what really happened that night?.. I asked adjusting a little.. she sighed.. Lara my child, I am so happy you are alive….that night after you went to see who was at the door.. I sat with Mia and continued with the bed time story u was reading to her.. then I heard voices, I came out of the room to check on you… and as I was entering the sitting room.. I heard gunshot, I saw you fall on the floor.. I quickly ran back to the room, carried Mia and escaped through the back door.. I was so scared I didn’t know what to do.. I went to my friend’s house and told her everything.. after sometime, I left Mia with her daughter and came back with her… I looked for you, but I didn’t see you.. your body was gone, there was only blood on the floor.. I ran to Mia’s room and packed few of her stuffs and we went back to my friend’s house.. I looked for you Lara, I searched every hospital.. but I couldn’t find you.. she said already crying.. I also remember the incident…
Flashback☀️

Three months after the incident with Jason…I fell sick, I was rushed to the hospital and series of tests were carried out..in the end I was confirmed pregnant, Dad was so disappointed in me, he asked for the name of the father.. but I didn’t tell him, because I was afraid of what he might do to Jason or his dad.. when he saw that I wasn’t ready to talk, he sent me abroad with my Nani…I gave birth to a beautiful girl..and named her Mia.. I loved her so much, and was ready to sacrifice anything for her.. I wanted to be a good mother.. I wanted to show her the love. I didn’t get from my mother…. And then one night, everything changed… I was reading a bed time story to my two years old daughter.. when I heard someone knocking on the door .. I walked out of the room, leaving Mia and my Nani alone…I opened the door to see scary faces looking at me..they were three of them.. huge and tall with guns in their hands.. they forced their way in and started looking for something or someone..I was angry, hey.. what do you guys think you are doing huh? What are you doing in my house.. I asked but they just continued with what they were doing.. you know what.. am gonna call the police right now.. I said boldly and walked to were my phone was.. where’s he? One of them asked angrily… Who? I asked back, oh please am not here games, let’s just get this over with… Another one said..and pointed a gun at me, I froze at the sight of the gun.. now are you ready to talk? He asked.. I don’t know what you are talking about.. I replied with a shaky voice.. he sighed, it’s such a waste you’re gonna die pretty.. he said.. baam! I fell to the floor with my hand on my stomach.. they walked into the rooms and came out without Mia or Nani.. he’s not here.. the third one said.. I couldn’t hear anything anymore and slowly my eyes closed..

I woke up and saw myself in the hospital.. Dad was sitting beside me.. Dad.. I called faintly.. Lara thank Goodness you’re awake, am coming.. let me call the doctor.. he said and turned to leave… Dad..were is Mia and Nani, I asked him quietly.. he turned slowly and sat down on the bed.. Omolara, you have to be strong.. we didn’t see them or their bodies.. no.. they have to be alive, No! Dad you have to find my daughter… Mia isn’t dead, please … Were is my daughter..I want to see Mia… The doctor comes and injects me with some sedative and I slept off..

Back to the present

So how did she recognize me..? I asked referring to Mia.. I showed her your pictures.. she replied, can you please call her.. I asked quietly.. Mia dear, your mummy wants to talk to you.. the child turns and playfully comes to our table.. yes mummy she said smiling.. I knelt down in front of her and held her face with my hands, the last time I held her, she was two years old . And now she’s four… I hugged her and cried my eyes out.. my baby girl is really alive, am so sorry Mia, am sorry I couldn’t find you..am sorry for not being there for the past two years… I love you so much Mia, mummy loves you so much… I said with joy, I love you too mummy she said ..

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Ok so we are on our way home from the airport.. my little angel was sleeping, with her head on my lap.. Nani didn’t come with us though.. she said, she didn’t want to leave her New family … We finally got to the house and I came out of the car, and carried Mia to my room, I gently placed her on the bed and pecked her cheek.. then I went downstairs to get my stuffs… So Lara.. can I ask you a question.. Berlin asked, as we Carried the bags to the sitting room .. sure , I replied.. are you gonna tell Jason about his child.. the question was unexpected.. I.. I don’t know.. I stuttered, Mia has been asking questions about her father .. and I can’t help it anymore.. the child is too smart for her age.. what should I do now… God please help me..

To be continued..