Indifferent

"Hello"

"Hiii. Good evening. How are you?"

"Who's this?!"

"My name is Mary. You must be the new PA. Heard a lot about you."

"Mtchew. Ehen. So, how can I help you?"

"Well, is your boss around?"

"Madam! How may I help you?!"

Silence.

"Hello"

"In your life, do not EVER RAISE YOUR VOICE AT ME AGAIN! are we clear? Now, please be a darling and put my husband on the line. Thank you"

"Sorry ma"

"Hell-o o"

"Hey Handsome. Good evening Sir. How are you?"

"I dey o. How una dey?"

"We're doing well. You remember you said you'll pick us up from the park right? We're at the park"

"Oh, you're here already. My assistant will come pick you up "

"Oh, excellent! Thank you Darling"

* * *

"Please, could you help with the bags?"

"Madam, I'm not your slave o"

"I never said you were. I asked for help. Or better still, hold the baby while I load the bags"

"Ewww. Don't touch me with your baby. I'll help with the bags"

Interesting. So, she doesn't like children. Or she doesn't like MY child.

While driving to their destination, Mary decided to tease her a bit.

"So, you don't want to have children?"

Sophie acted like she didn't hear the question.

"How has it been working for your boss, my husband?"

"Well, sincerely I didn't even know he was married. I felt he was gay."

"Gay? How? Why do you feel so?"

"Cause I've never seen him carry any babes with the fact that you're far away. I also attempted to seduce him but to no avail. It's as though he's a log of wood"

"I see. Well, could you park the car for a few minutes? I'll like to show you something"

Sophie parked.

And Mary brought out their wedding photos.

Sophie chuckled seeing them.

"You both were so thin and cute. How long ago was this?"

"2 years ago. And we have a child together. I know he may seem uninterested in women, I also suspected he's into guys at some point. But he's just a dedicated man and women are not his problem actually. And I'm grateful for that part"

Sophie looked at Mary

"Then, why has he never mentioned you ever?!"

"Ehn. I don't know. Should we prank him to find out?"

Sophie nodded

"Awesome"

***

Sophie opened the office door without knocking and saw her boss holding her brother's waist.

Sophie collapsed.

Mary walked into the room and beheld the sight.

"Oh wow, I was right after all. Well, you both should help her up. Let's take her to the hospital. Thank you boys"

***

At the hospital, Tammy tried to have a conversation

"Are you angry? Please, I'm sorry"

"Yes, my trip was smooth. Thanks for asking. I'm actually feeling hungry. Could you order some food for me and the baby? Shawarma, Chinese rice and chicken for me and some moi-moi for the baby. Fruit juice and water as well. Thank you" she tapped his face

He got up, brought out his phone to place the order.

He came back

"Can we talk about it?"

"Yes, but not here. When we get home"

"Alright. But are you angry?"

"I'm not angry. When we get home, I'll reveal how I'm feeling "

"Alright. Thank you"

Saviour came out of the doctor's office and Tammy got up to hold him.

Mary cleared her throat. Tammy left him and stood a foot away.

Mary shook her head

"So, what did the doctor say?"

Saviour was whimpering. Mary was patient.

"He said she has a stroke"

"Stroke kwa! From where to where na?!"

Mary knew something was off

"Can we see her now?"

Saviour nodded

Mary asked Tammy to stay with Saviour while she checks on Sophie

Sophie looked like a bride in her hospital dress

"You look beautiful "

Sophie turned to face Mary

"I knew you would figure it out. After five abortions, he thinks he can just bring a wife out of space and toss me aside?!"

"Do you want me to divorce him?"

"I want revenge. For my babies. For my time. For my efforts. For everything! Now, he's also into my brother?! Does he have a conscience?!"

Sophie was crying

"Should I call him in so you both will talk?"

"No. You're going to go along with it and I'll have my pound of flesh!"

"It's alright "