Heart Doctor episode 16 – 17

Heart Doctor

EPISODE 16 (unedited)

[Amanda’s decision]
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“Odeya I don’t think I can do that…” Amanda said.

“Why? Because you like my daddy?” Odeya asked.

“No.. How can I do that when I have no idea what happened between your dad and your mom.” Amanda said.

“I was three years old when it happened I got no idea how it happened but my mom and dad got divorced. I don’t know why.” Odeya said.

“Divorced” Amanda said.

She was right all this time.

What could have caused their divorce?
It’s been two years now.

“Parents who got divorced could get back together right?” Odeya asked.

Amanda inhaled. “It’s rare to see that but it happens tho. Some get back together but it’s really rare.” she said.

Odeya sighed. “I wanna have a complete parents.. I don’t want just my dad nor just my mom. I want both of them seeing me grow up and taking Care of me. I don’t want another person replacing my mom. I don’t want another mom.”

Amanda from that moment wish her feelings for Odeya’s dad would vanish totally.
Odeya can’t accept another other woman for her dad except for her biological mom.

Amanda knew that Gold won’t stand Odeya. She would have to leave Desmond after being rejected by Odeya.

Amanda wondered how she would be able to end her feelings.
Maybe she should leave here. It feel like it’s the best thing for her to do.
Staying here would make her fall even more for him and how would she be able to fulfil odeya’s request.
It won’t be possible for her.

Odeya hugged her. “Please get my dad and mom back together. It feels like you are the only one I can tell this to.”

Amanda exhaled and placed her hand on Odeya’s curly hair. car-ssing it, she thought of how to escape all these. After few minutes of thoughts, she stood up.

“Odeya, I have to go make you dinner. Do you wanna stay in your room?”

“I’ll stay here. I want noodles.” Odeya said.

Amanda smiled. “I will make that for you..”

Amanda picked the Children’s Story Book on the table and gave to her. “Read this. I will be back soon.”

She left and didn’t notice Odeya watch her until she did.

Odeya breathed out. “I should be nice to her from onwards. That way, she would do what I requested for.” she said.

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Amanda headed downstairs and her heart sank when she heard the laughter of Desmond and Gold.

She saw them sitting on a couch, watching a movie and laughing out. They both held a glass of wine and a pack of snacks was on the table.

Amanda inhaled, trying to control her anger at the both of them…

How could he laugh like that when his daughter is in her room, crying!

And why is she still doing here. Isn’t it time for her to leave to her house!!

Amanda felt like rushing to them and dealing with her but she couldn’t.

She finally got down the staircase and was passing to the dinning when Desmond suddenly spoke and Amanda halted.

They couldn’t see her cos she was behind them.

“Baby, I should take you home now, it’s getting to nine.” Desmond said.

Gold placed her finger to his l-ips and winked at him.
Amanda didn’t see the wink but she saw the index finger placed on Desmond’s l-ips.

“There’s no leaving tonight honey. Let’s share this night together. I promise you a great night together.” Gold said, her voice sed-ctive and tempting.

Amanda tightened her fists and gritted her teeth in rage.

Desmond smiled and touched her cheek. “Come on babe, i’d want that but my daughter’s gonna be mad if she finds out you spend the night here.” Desmond said.

Gold rolled her eyes. “Come on honey.. Odeya is just a little girl. Don’t tell me you are being scared of your five years old daughter.”

“I’m not Baby…but my Odeya is a very sensitive girl.” Desmond said.

Gold placed her hand on his chest and gave him a sed-ctive smile. “Look into my eyes honey.” she said.

Desmond looked into her eyes for a moment and the next thing, Gold k-ssed him then pulled away a bit. “I would climb the highest mountain and sail through the widest ocean just to be with you honey. Don’t worry about Odeya, I would make her like me.” she said and crushed her l-ips on his again and they began k-ssing.

Amanda couldn’t stand there anymore, the anger boiling in,side her could cook a pot of meal. She left to the kitchen.

Gold pulled away their k-ssing and smiled at Desmond. “I think I’m bored of watching this movie, why don’t we go upstairs and see a better movie honey.” she said.

Desmond had no say anymore since he’s been controlled.

He smiled at her. “Of course baby.”

They stood up and Gold was wise enough to carry her bag. They headed upstairs.

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When Amanda got to the kitchen, she saw the wh0le sink and counter messed up.

“Wait, she didn’t even clean up the things she used in cooking whatever meal she cooked? Huh! I can’t stand her..” Amanda said angrily.

Amanda slammed the cupboard angrily, she shut the fridge and shouted at the water in the pot for taking time to boil.

She transferred the aggression to the things in the kitchen including the noodles and eggs.

She finally got herself when the noodle was almost buring. She turned off the cooker and exhaled.

“Is it right for me to be upset! What right do I have to be upset about this.. Get yourself Chimamanda. Get yourself.” she told herself.

She served Odeya’s meal and hers too and placed both of them in a tray. She added a bottle water and cups and came out from the kitchen.

She didn’t meet the duo anymore. They left the TV on. The wines were still remaining in the glasses and the snacks too.

Amanda exhaled and headed upstairs.

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While passing Desmond’s room door, she tried hærd not to let any dirty thought into her mind. She hurried pass the door and entered Odeya’s room.

Odeya was still reading the book.

“Deya dear, I’m back. Did I take long?” Amanda asked.

“Uhm maybe a little.” Deya said.

“I’m sorry. Here’s your meal. Eat up so you can take your bathe and go to bed.” Amanda said.

Odeya dropped the book.

“Are you eating noodles too?” Deya asked.

“Yes.. I am. If you don’t mind, let me eat here with you.” Amanda said.

“Uh really? But I want you to feed me.” Odeya lied.

“Really? You told me you don’t like it.” Amanda said.

“I suddenly like it. I’m still a kid.” Odeya said.

“Oh I thought you weren’t anymore. But anyways, I would feed you” Amanda said and took Odeya’s fork.

Odeya rolled her eyes and collected her fork back.. “That’s okay. I was just joking.”

Amanda smiled.

“Had she left?” Odeya asked.

Amanda raised her brows at her. “Huh who?”

Odeya stared at her…giving her a look of -acting-like-you-don’t-know-who-I’m-talking-about-

Amanda cleared her throat. “Oh.. She..she..”

“Never mind. She haven’t, I know. I’m gonna make sure she breaks up with my dad.”

“How can you do that? You…you are just a little girl.” Amanda said.

Odeya hit her fork on the tray. “Don’t say that.. I know what I’m gonna do.”

“Can you tell me?” Amanda asked. She was curious and it felt like there’s some hope.

“I will tell you since I need your help.” Odeya said. “I will threaten him of going back to my mom if he doesn’t break up with her.”

“Just that?” Amanda asked.
“I don’t know.. I wasn’t expecting this. I’m so mad right now. I gotta do something.” Odeya said.

Amanda felt like there’s nothing Odeya can do. At the sitting room, she saw how crazy Desmond is about the lady. She doesn’t think anything can stop them, including Odeya.

She just have to find her way out of her crazy feeling for him and find the words to tell Odeya to accept her dad’s girlfriend then leave after.

She have to think about it.

“I know you like my dad. Do you still like him?” Odeya said.

Amanda smiled. “Not anymore. Let’s eat before it gets cold.”

Odeya stared at her, trying to find if she’s saying the truth or not.. but she couldn’t find any.

‘It would be good if she doesn’t. That way she can help me get my dad and mom together. I miss my mom.’ She said within.

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After their meal, Amanda bathe Odeya and she went to bed.

“Goodnight Deya. See you tomorrow.” Amanda said.

“Are you going to leave without telling me a folktale tonight?” Odeya asked.

Oh Amanda had forgotten her every night routine of telling Odeya folktales.

“Uhmm okay. I think I have one.” Amanda said and settled back on the chair.

She could see Odeya’s face lighten up.

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Desmond and Gold cuddled each other after their love making.

Gold had something to tell Desmond… It had been on her mind even before coming.
She was going to ask Desmond for money and she was sure he wouldn’t hesitate to give it to her since she has him under her control.

Gold owns a big ladies underwears and face care boutique with lots of employees working for her.

Gold can be said to be an independent lady, comfortable although not from a wealthy family but her parents are middle class.

Gold is comfortably rich but knowing that Desmond had become her scape goat, she would request and she’s certain he wouldn’t hesitate.

“Honey” she called.

“Yes baby.” Desmond answered.

“I got something to tell you.” she said.

Desmond faced her and they stared into each other’s eyes.

“What’s it?” Desmond asked.

“I need some money for my business..” she said and watched his eyes.

She saw that he didn’t get irritated by that.

“How much will that be?” he asked.

She smiled. “Uhmm 1.6million naira.”

Desmond car-ssed her hair. “It’s okay. I’m gonna write you a check.” he said.

She k-ssed him. “Thank you baby.”

‘Wow I truly own him.. Ha ha. Baba was right. Even if I request of 10million naira, I’m sure he wouldn’t oppose. My Gold you are so very smart. Ha ha ha.’ she laughed within.

“Anything for you sugar.” he said and reciprocated the k-ss.

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Amanda finally left Odeya’s room after telling her the folktale..

As she carried the tray of empty plate and cups and got to Desmond’s room door, she had wanted to hurry away but she saw herself halting and she felt like breaking through the door and throwing that girl out of this house and far away where she wouldn’t be able to see Desmond again nor will Desmond see her.

But there was nothing she could do, but just stand there staring at the door.

She got herself, shook her head and continued her walk downstairs.

‘I promised myself to drop this feeling.. Ignore whatever is happening between them. It’s not your business, Amanda it’s not your business’ Amanda told herself.

‘You’ve already decided to tell Odeya to accept her as her dad’s girlfriend, format every feeling you have for him from your heart then leave this house after your are paid You can’t change your mind’

Yes I can’t change my mind. I can’t help Odeya with her request neither can I let this feeling go on, I’m ending it and it starts now. Be strong Amanda. You should know you cant fall for your boss. Do what is right by doing just what you came here to do.”

EPISODE 17 (unedited)

[Odeya]
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Day broke unexpectedly early and Amanda got up and rushed downstairs to go the kitchen. She prepared Odeya’s breakfast and lunch. Then headed back upstairs to wake Odeya up.

Getting to the corridor, she saw Gold come out from Desmond’s room.

Amanda inhaled. “Good morning.” she greeted and walked pass.

“Hey” Gold’s voice halted her.

“Excuse me and turn around.” Gold said and Amanda rolled her eyes and did.

“Yes?” Amanda answered.

Gold checked her from head to toe.
“Next time when you wanna greet me, don’t forget to add ‘ma’am’ understood?” Gold said.

“What?” Amanda said with raised brows.

“I’m sure you heard me clearly cos I don’t think you got deaf ears.” Gold said, eyed Amanda and with that she entered back into Desmond’s room.

Amanda could hærdly believe her ears. “What did I just heard? I don’t think I heard clearly.. Call her ma’am.. Such a joke!” she scoffed and entered Odeya’s room.

Odeya was still asleep. Amanda woke her up and carried her to the bathroom to take her bathe and prepare for you.

“Nanny,” odeya called as she was having her bathe.

“Yes Odeya.”

“Can we go to see Jeremy today?” Odeya asked.

Actually Odeya was asking and not ordering.
That surprised Amanda.

“Deya.. You have to be in class today..” she said.

“Not this morning. Im saying after school today.” Odeya said.

“Ahh okay. We will.” Amanda said.

Odeya smiled.

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“You gonna drop me off, right?” Gold asked Desmond as she was fixing his tie.

“I’m sorry baby, but today is Friday and I usually drop Odeya to school. I will tell Peter to drive you home.” Desmond said.

Gold rolled her eyes. “But I want you to.”

Desmond exhaled and cupped Gold’s cheeks. “Babe, this is like a debt I own to my daughter. I always take her to school on Fridays as far as I’m home.”

“You can drop the both of us then.” Gold said.

“I’d be late for work. Remember your house is quite far.” Desmond said.

Gold did a frowny face trying to change Desmond’s mind but that wasn’t working.

“I’m sorry baby, I promise to give you a call. And oh.. The money. Let me write you a check.” Desmond said and went for his check books.

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“Here it is..” He finished and handed it to her. Gold was shocked at the amount he wrote.

“1.8million naira!?”

Desmond grabbed his briefcase. “Let’s go babe.”

Gold hugged and k-ssed him. “Thank you honey. I love youuu.” she said.

“I love you too baby.” Desmond reciprocated the k-ss. “Let’s go..”

Gold was like ‘wowwwww.’ What a good catch!

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They headed downstairs and met Odeya eating. She was having bread and mayonnaise and Amanda was packing her lunch box in,side her lunch box bag.

When Amanda saw them, she closed up the bag quickly.

“Good morning sir. I will get you your breakfast.” she greeted without looking at his face then turned and headed to the kitchen.

“Darling, how was your night?” Desmond asked Odeya who focused on the bread she was eating, ignoring her dad to the extent of not even looking at him.

“Deya.. answer me.” Desmond said.
Deya said nothing.

Gold rolled her eyes. ‘Such a runt.’

Desmond exhaled.

Gold placed her hand on his leg.. “Baby, I guess she is in a bad mood. little kids behave this way most times. Maybe she doesn’t like her breakfast.” she said and turned to Odeya with a smirk smile. “Beautiful Deya, What else could make you moody apart from your breakfast, you don’t want it? You shouldn’t blame your dad but the nanny.”

Odeya dropped the bread angrily. “Your presence disgusts me and this wh0le house. Get lost!”

Gold’s mouth dropped open. “What!..did you just say that to me?”

“I’m gonna say more if you don’t get your ugly looking self outta this house and outta my dad’s life.” Odeya said.

Gold was stunned. She was too shocked and raged to speak to the little girl.

“Odeya!! Be quiet this minute!” Desmond ordered.

“Dad!” Odeya yelled.

“Shut up and don’t talk to her like that, ever again.” Desmond said.

“Dad! she doesn’t belong here!” Odeya said.

Amanda walked in with a tray of Desmond’s usual breakfast of tea and bread.

“You got no right to tell me who belongs here or not, understood.I’m trying my best to be the best dad to you and every single thing i do is to make you happy and be a good daughter so eat your food and go to school, that’s what you should be focused on right now.” Desmond told Odeya.. for the first time.

Odeya stared at her dad with teary eyes.
Gold was smiling triumphantly within her.

“Dad.. did you just say all that to me because of her?” Odeya asked.

Amanda decided to clear this scene because it get worse.

“Here’s your breakfast sir.. You should eat now or you might run late for work.” she said then turned to odeya. “Deya, you should eat too so you can go to school.”

Odeya stood up from the seat and.
“I’m filled up. I will go to school now.” she said and without waiting, she headed towards the exit door.

“Deya.. Deya wait..” Amanda called but she was out already.
Amanda grabbed Odeya’s school bag and lunch box and rushed out.

“Deyaaa..” she called as she saw Peter talking to her.

“Take me to school.” Odeya said.
Amanda sighed and opened the car door. She carried Odeya in and got in too.

Peter got onto the driver’s seat and soon they were heading to Odeya’s school.

They hadn’t driven far, when Amanda saw tears rolling down Odeya’s cheeks.

She took out wiper from Odeya’s bag and wiped her tears off.

“It’s okay Deya, don’t cry or you gonna have red big eyebags.” Amanda said then cuddled her in her arm.

“It’s okay. Everything’s going to be fine.” Amanda said.

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After Odeya left, Desmond became uneasy and felt bad about yelling at his daughter.

“Are you okay honey?” Gold asked, car-ssing his hand.

“I shouldn’t have talked to her that way.” he said.

Gold smiled. “Don’t feel bad about it. Kids are to be scolded when they do wrong and you did the right thing by scolding her for talking more than she should.”

Desmond looked at her and she smiled more charming and touched his cheek.

“So don’t feel bad. You are only training her to be a good child. She insulted me. It’s been a while I got insulted and I couldn’t believe it could come from a five years old girl.” she said.

“Still I feel that I shouldn’t have said all that to her. She’s only a little girl.” Desmond said.

“Come on baby, it’s now you start.. Anyways, let’s get going. Now you gonna drive me homee.” Gold said and k-ssed him. “..and did I just remember something. That nanny didn’t get me my own food. I’m getting hungry. let’s go.”

Desmond sighed and stood up.
He took his briefcase and suit. Gold carried her bag and they left.

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“You are going to be okay right?” Amanda asked Odeya as they got to her class.

“I will try.” Odeya said.

Amanda smiled. “That’s a relief. I will see you in few hours and we gonna see him after school. Please be happy OK.” Amanda said.

Odeya nodded. “I will try.”

Amanda handed her lunchbox to her and she headed to her seat.

🚺Odeya… We heard you were with Jeremy all through yesterday. I never thought you could be this nice.🚺one of her class mate said.

The others joined in.

🚹Odeya can we be friends?🚺

🚺I want to be your friend Odeya.🚺

🚺Im sorry for calling you miss sassy🚺

🚺You are nice Odeya.🚺

Odeya was shocked.
Amanda was surprised. Such kids..
she smiled, waved Odeya goodbye and left.

One of her classmate by the name, Gift came with candies..”Hi Odeya. Have some and let’s be friends.” she said.

“Have some chocolate Odeya.” Another classmate said.

“Deya, do you want cookies. It’s very delicious.” Another classmate said.

‘What happened…’ Odeya wondered.

“Okay kids.. Go back to your seat. First class is about to begin.” Mrs Tonia, their form teacher walked into the class.

The kids dropped their gifts on Odeya’s table and went back to their seat.

Mrs Tonia walked to Odeya and smiled at Odeya for the first time.

“Jeremy talked very nicely about you. He said we should be your friend from onwards because you care about people you like.” Mrs Tonia said.

Odeya coughed…”ehm..Ms.. We should start first class now.” she said. Mrs Tonia smiled.

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Chioma walked into Gold’s room to see her dressing up for work.
Gold had called her immediately she got home and told her about the check and about sleeping over at Desmond’s house.

Chioma dropped her bag and stood in front of Gold..

“Hey girl.. What’s up?” Chioma asked.

Gold smiled. “You no trust me ni?”

“Wow… I can hærdly believe this… Babe, what’s the secret?”

“You suppose know me nah.. I get whoever I wan get. I am Gold Benson.. You know me girl..”

“Woah… So gist me nah..” Chioma said and sat on the bed.

“What gist do you want?” Gold asked as she applied makeups on her face.

“Ah Ahn.. Gist me jor.” Chioma said.

Gold laughed. “Everything is amazing and sweet except one small witch.” Gold said.

“Small witch?” Chioma asked.

“If I tell you what that small brat said to me ehn. Babe, you no go believe am.” Gold said.

“Who is the small brat and what did the small brat say to you?” Chioma questioned curiously.

Gold dropped her makeup and turned to Chioma.

“Babe, that little runt that calls herself Desmond’s daughter is a spoilt little witch. This girl insulted me be yo mg measure. I can’t start telling you all she said but that girl totally insulted me.. telling me to get lost from her dad and so on.”

Chioma raised her brows “really? How old is she sef?”

“Do I even care? Is it not five abi six. You see that small rat ehn, I’m going to show her the other side of me. I must teach her a lesson.” Gold said.

“What do you mean Gold. Rember she’s Desmond’s daughter. You should try hurting her in any way.” Chioma said.

“Did you say hurt? Hurt her how? I’m only going to teach her what it means to insult her elders.” Golf said.

“How?”

Gold smiled, “I have a plan.”

“What plan are you talking about?” Chioma asked.

“Uhm.. I’m going back to that house.” Gold said.

“Really?”

“Yes, Desmond would be home the weekend so I’m going on a weekend stay.. He’s picking me up tonight.” Gold said.

“Woah.. You for just stay there now. Why you come back na?” Chioma asked.

“I just made that decision now. I’m gonna call Desmond and tell him. I’m sure he’ll be excited. He can’t resist me one bit.” Gold said and laughed.

Chioma laughed along. “Girl, you amaze me oh.. See you better settle my brother o”

Gold eyed her. “What.. Go jor.”

“No give me that kind eyes o. I’m serious here.” Chioma said.

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Amanda was mopping the sitting room when her phone rang. She took it out from the back of her trouser and it was her mom calling.

She smiled and picked up the call.

“mama, good morning” she greeted.

📲Chimamanda how are you doing?”

Amanda heaved a sigh”I’m fine and you?”

📲”You hesitated before answering, is everything okay? Are you fighting with your boss?”

“Ah mama. Why will I fight with my boss. I’m fine. I’m cleaning up right now. I’m the only one at home. I got a lot to do.” Amanda said.

📲”Then is it his daughter.. If it is, please you have to do everything you can to make her like you. It is very important. Those kind of Kids are very smart and sensitive… Don’t forget to cook very deliciously and clean very well. It is very very important. I know you are very smart and hærdworking. Again don’t forget to dress nicely all the time. Don’t expose yourself too much and don’t cover too much either. Always smile whenever you are talking to him… Make sure you wash his clothes very neatly and iron them perfectly.. Don’t for…”

“MAMA!!! what is all these!”

📲”…ah ahn why are you shouting..I’m just telling you what you should do as a good nanny.”

“Yes mama nanny, I’m just Odeya’s nanny so stop talking about Mr Desmond!! Stop stop!”

📲”Ah here she comes again with the shout.. Ah bye bye..call me later..”

The call dropped and Amanda flung her phone to a couch.

“Arghh this woman! What’s she up to.. This is crazy..” she sighed and continued her mopping.

“I’m just going to tell her that he has a girlfriend so she should stop hoping on nonsense…nonsense.. Yes nonsense.”

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TBC💚💚