<< HOSPITAL CAFETERIA >>

After Silvia revelation and when Judy donate her blood, The three ladies went to the cafeteria to have a long talk.

“I met Peter Anderson before I met Juliet’s father. We were in love but his parents wouldn’t let him be with me. I had nothing that could help him and so I was sent packing”,

“When I found out about my pregnancy it was too late because he got married to Natalie and Travis mother”

“I went my own way and married Juliet’s father. He was a loving man but when I met Peter again six years ago. He knew you were his and begged me to tell you but I couldn’t. I didn’t want the image of Juliet’s father to tarnish so I said nothing and chose to work in his house with you around”

“He told me that he tried to get close to you but you never gave him the chance. How could you? When Natalie was being a thorn”

“Am sorry you had to find out this way but we couldn’t let Natalie die and you had to know the truth someday” Silvia said, starring at a quiet Judy.

“Sis” Juliet called when Judy stayed quiet not saying a word.

“I need to be alone” Judy said, walking out of the cafeteria.

“Go after her” Silvia said to Juliet who followed suit.

They got to the lobby to see Romeo and Graham waiting there and as soon as the boys saw them, they quickly pull them into their arms.

“Are you okay? You aren’t the one sick right?” Romeo ask as Juliet shook her head in answer.

“We aren’t the one sick. Natalie is but am more worried about Judy” Juliet said as both of them stared at Judy and Graham.

“Are you okay?” Graham ask, pulling back slightly to stare at her.

“Why are you here?” Judy ask.

“To see you. I was so worried, I thought….” Graham words trail off when Judy pull her hand out of his.

“Right now, I don’t want to see you. I want to be alone” Judy said walking past him but Graham followed.

“I know you are angry about what my mom said earlier but….”

“I said I want to be alone!” Judy scream, startling Graham.

“Judy” he called softly.

“You want to know what I think about what your mom said? She’s right, am not good enough for you. I will only be a hindrance in your life. So do as she says and leave me alone” Judy said turning to leave again but Graham stop her.

“You really don’t mean that”

“I mean it! I mean it okay! Forget about me, forget I exist cause I will be doing the same from now on” Judy said at the top of her voice.

Juliet went after Judy while Romeo approach his brother.

“I think it’s best we leave” Romeo said softly.

An hour after Romeo and Graham’s departure, Sarah Stone drive into the hospital parking lot, looking angry.

“Sarah, I suggest you take it…”

“Take what easy? I told those two brats not to go anywhere but instead they disobey and come looking for those poor little devils. I won’t let them get away with it” Sarah thr_@ten, ignoring Sophia pleas.

“Do you know if there is a Judy Robert and Juliet Robert here?” Sarah ask the receptionist.

“I don’t think so but let me….”

“Do the necessary checking cause I need to see those girls and make it clear to them that they need to stay away. I won’t let those poor riff rats destroy my son’s life” Sarah yell at the receptionist.

“And who the hell are you to call my daughters riff rats?” Silvia ask from behind.

Sarah and Sophia turn to see Silvia glaring at them.

“So you are the mother of Judy and….Silvia?” Sarah call suddenly, having recognise her.

“Yes! And how the hell do you know my name” Silvia said in return, not recognizing Sarah.

“It’s me, Sarah. Sarah Stone, the lady you help years ago” Sarah said hoping Silvia will remember which she did.

“I can’t believe that it was Graham I help you give birth to years ago” Silvia said sometime later as the three ladies were now seated at the cafeteria reminiscing about the past.

“Okay. Can someone please tell me how you two know each other?” Sophia ask and it was Sarah who answered.

“Remember I gave birth to Graham in the car, years ago?”

“I do and I remember you telling me that some lady had help you. Is it, Silvia?” Sophia ask.

“Yes. I payed no heed to my contractions that day and began labouring while I was on my way out. I had time to park at the road side and by then, the contractions hurt more. Luckily for me, Silvia was walking by then and she called for help and help deliver Graham ” Sarah said, still grateful to Silvia.

“Someone else would have done it if I didn’t” Silvia told them.

“But you did and am grateful and I still haven’t been able to repay you. You left without leaving your contact”

“Like I told you before, I don’t need you to repay me. I did it out of goodwill and I only left that day to take care of Judy” Silvia revealed.

“Judy” Sarah call, a frown falling upon her face.

“Earlier, I heard you calling my daughter’s name with anger. You don’t like them being with your sons?” Silvia ask as Sophia and Sarah exchange glance.

“I just….”

“You said you want to repay me for the help I rendered years ago, right?” Silvia suddenly ask.

“Then you can pay me back by doing one thing” Silvia added watching the two women who were waiting for her to speak.

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<< STONE RESIDENCE >>

“So that’s why she was in a fowl mood” Graham said, falling back on Romeo’s bed.

“I should have known something was wrong but stupid me didn’t notice” Graham rebuke himself.

“I wouldn’t have known either if Juliet never told me. Who would have thought that Judy will be Mr Anderson daughter?” Romeo said in disbelief.

“Well, she is his daughter. Do you think I should call her tonight or wait till tomorrow?” Graham ask, sitting up.

“It’s best you wait till tomorrow” Romeo reply just as the door open to reveal their mom.

“Good to find you two together” Sarah said, walking into the room.

“If you are here to scold us, I suggest you….”

“Am not! I only came to tell you something” Sarah began cutting Graham off while thinking of how to say what she has to say.

“We are waiting, mom” Romeo urge.

“About your relationship with the Roberts. You are free to date them, I won’t be in the way” Sarah said.

“Really?”

“What made you change your mind?” Graham ask, suspicious of his mom.

“Turns out that am in a huge debt to their mom and this is how am paying her back by not interfering in your relationship but I still have hope that you two will come to your sense someday and break up with them” Sarah said softly.

“That will never happen” Graham said.

“Don’t bet on it, mom” Romeo added.

“Wh@??ver. Just make sure you focus on your studies. You won’t hear a word from me if you do. Goodnight” Sarah said and left.

“Is she for real?” Romeo ask in disbelief.

“She is and I hope she stick to her words and stay out of my relationship cause even if she change her mind, I will never let go of Judy”

“Same here” Romeo said softly.

*******
<< ONE YEAR LATER ~ AIRPORT >>

Judy got to the waiting lounge to see Travis on a video call.

“Hello” she greet, sitting beside him.

It’s been a year since that day at the hospital.

Judy had no choice but to accept Peter Anderson as her father and he prove to be a very good father.

It was quite a shock to for Travis and Natalie but Travis had accepted her as his twin sister while Natalie had first been hesitant but she ended up accepting maybe it’s due to the cancer she has.

Natalie fall that night was later discovered to be cancer and she’s currently at India with their father to get the necessary treatment.

Travis decided to study in the Philippine and that’s where he is heading to this very moment.

“Judy just arrive” Travis said putting the phone up so Natalie can see her.

“Am glad you are here, Judy. We need to convince this guy not to go to the Philippines” Natalie said.

“Why?” Judy ask.

“Cause he will definitely live there. If he meets a pretty Filipino girl, he won’t want to come back” Natalie said making the two of them laugh.

“I assure you Natalie. If I do get a Filipino girl, I will bring her here for you to check her out, what do you think?”

“Promise I will be the first?” Natalie ask and he nodded.

“How are things going for you, Judy?” Natalie ask

“Great and you? Got to tour around Mumbai?” Judy ask.

“I wish! The doctor won’t let me leave and also, he’s quite cute” Natalie said.

“Really? Take a pic and send it to me sometime” Judy said laughing.

“I think we said enough. It’s time for me to go. Say hello to dad for us, bye bye” Travis said, waving at Natalie who was trying to fix her head warmer properly to hide the fact that she had her hair cut.

“So, this is it” Judy said, accompanying Travis out of the lounge.

“It is but I promise to come visit sometime. Take care, little sis . Little sis sound a bit funny, I think I will stick to Judy” Travis said nervously and Judy gave him a hug.

“I wish you all the best Travis” she said and a while later, Judy watch the plane take off through the huge show window.

She left the airport to see Darren waiting In his car.

“What are you doing here?” Judy ask.

“Juliet told me about Travis and I came to take you home”

“Am glad you finally have some time for your friend cause ever since you started dating Clarissa, your whole attention have been on her”

“Really? Maybe it’s because am completely head over heels” Darren said.

“Wish Clarissa was here to hear you” Judy said snorting.

“So, we are going to the after school party?” Darren ask.

“I don’t…”

“No refusal missy! It’s our graduation party and we deserve to be there, so loosening your body sweetheart cause we will dancing for the whole night” Darren said with excitement.

*****
<< BEACH ~ GRADUATION PARTY >>

As soon as they walk in, Judy was surprise by the amount of students who came.

It definitely isn’t the graduating student here, she could spot some juniors and in it was Clarissa who immediately went into Darren arms on seeing him and there was Juliet and Romeo having so much together.

And on the other side was Louis who had given up on Juliet to find solace in the arms of other girls, playing the field, he had called it.

Amber on the other quit attending Crystal high to attend some other school In order to be away from Juliet and Romeo since their happiness made her angry.

Judy stood watching everyone do their thing and didn’t notice Graham approaching her until he wrap his arms around her.

“Missed you” he said softly into her ear.

“But didn’t we just part like two hours ago?” Judy ask, turning around.

“Two hours is a nightmare. I don’t want to part from you at all” Graham said, kissing her on the lips.

“So, have you decide what college you want to attend?” Graham ask.

“Harvard” Judy said.

“But you said you can’t cope with….”

“I’m willing to give it a try. I might not be smart like you but I do know that I want to spend my college years with you” she said and he smile.

“Just your college years?”

“I want to spend the rest of my life with you” Judy said, wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Same here, I love you”

“I love you too” Judy thought, initiating their kiss this time around.

As the DJ kept playing a rhythmic song, everyone had fun including Judy who felt more happy than everyone.

She got her family, friends and mostly, she got her prince charming…..

❣️ THE END❣️