It is funny how it all started with an interview
Meet Melanie Be-truth, a young adult who migrated to America for a new start and opportunities. Intending to use her degree to acquire a well-paid job to set her foundation in a foreign country, she m...
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"In return, I will find you the quickest lung donor for your dad" With him being on top of me I sulk myself further into his bed wondering what to do.
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My alarm going off is a reminder that it is time to get my ass up but I could not bring myself to move. The memories of last night clouded my mind.
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Flashback
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"In return, I will find you the quickest lung donor for your dad" He watched my reaction before letting my hands lose and rolling off of me. I just lay there beside him thinking about how this is the only way out. If I don't accept this my dad will die.
"I do not believe in divorce." I said to him
"Think of your dad" That was all he said not giving two shit about my beliefs. I got up and left without saying another word.
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Present
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"Just get up Lanie" I whispered to myself and I did just that. I got dressed since I just slept in a robe and made my way downstairs. On reaching the lobby I saw Arrieala and Hadrien waiting for me.
"You guys ready?" I asked
"Yea we were just waiting for you" Arri responded.
"Before you leave come have some breakfast love," A voice from the living room said. The elderly woman that opened the door for me when I first got here came into view "I realized I did not introduce myself, I am Ms. Na"
"It is a pleasure to meet you Ms. Na but we have to turn down that offer because if we accept my sister will run late for her lecture"
"I will pack you some waffles and fresh fruits" She went into the direction of the kitchen only to Come back out with a neatly pack lunch box. "Eat this on your way home"
We thanked her and left so that my lovely friend Carlos can take us home.
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Carlos was instructed to take Arrieala to school since she would be extremely late otherwise. After which, he would take me back to Melodious's.
Maybe I should not doubt my parents, they would never lie about this. Would they? 'They would if they do not want you to waste your opportunities worrying over them' My self-conscience said.
They are on Vacation right? Imma video call them. Thinking about it, all they sent to us were videos and photos of them. They did not once video call us. The phone rang for seconds. Upon the third ring, mom answered.
"Hey honey, we are in the middle of something. I will call you back later" That's the first
"No! Let me talk to dad" She must have heard the anger in my voice so she hand over the phone to him. "Dad did your last transplant not work?"
Silence was all that I heard.
"Hello? Dad are you there?" facing my fears to see the state he was in. He had things in his nose I am guessing to help him breathe.
"OMG!" tears streamed down my face as I cover my mouth with my hands trying to keep my voice down. I do not want my brother to hear of this.
"Doctor Lawrence says I need a miracle. I am hanging onto a tread. That's why I wanted to see you guys again so urgently." Dad finally said. I could hear mom's silent sniffles on his end as well.
"I will take care of this, I will be your miracle" My dad did not want to take any of our lungs as a replacement even though we were compatible.
His words were "I do not want my lovely kids life being cut short because of their old man, I have live a good life, I want the same for you kids as well" and he stood by that.
I hang up and ring Melodious instantly
"I will do it!" This is someone's life here I am not playing.
"Great. As you know Carlos will pick you back up and bring you over to mines" I did not care about anything he said I just wanted that miracle... soon.
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I entered their home for the second time. But this time I had a goal. I was serious and I mean business. I made my way to Mr. Solace's office. The one I destroyed? ring a bell? Without knocking I opened it to see Ander.
"Hey, Ander. This is urgent so can I speak to him... like right now" He nodded and left.
"Okay listen here, I will Marry you but I need a miracle right this instant. My dad is on his death bed"
"A compatible transplant is on its way there. In case you did not know your parents are here in America for his treatment. He should be prepping for surgery. But you need to sign this before the surgery is started" I tried to understand what I was reading but my mind is only on my father righ now. Okay I know I should read this but I can not right now. my mind is not comprehending these words.
"Okay" Without thinking too much I signed my name and signature on his contract and did so on my copy along with the lawyer's copy. He then repeated my actions. Taking out my phone I rang mom and she picked up.
"I do not know what you did Lanie but they are prepping him for surgery right now. You are God sent." I look up at Melodious and smiled.
"I am glad mom, keep me updated" With that, I hang up. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I feel free.
"Ander is my lawyer, the only one I trust with handling my business," Melodious said and I nod. A couple of seconds passed then Ander entered the office. He stood at the side looking down at both of us.
"Did you both read, sign, and agreed to the contract?" He asked
I took this time to read it. I sure have a way to do things the wrong way. Who signs before reading a contract? It is a merged contract. I would continue to be his Social media manager as well as his wife. It says that I will take his last name for five years.
"Five years? Melodious what?" He motioned for me to continue reading.
I will also be moving in with him, and attend meetings and social events. The next thing I read was so shocking the paper fell from my hands.
Conceive a child.
______________________________________ Nb: Always read your contract
