Dark Night

Episode 22

Dave came the next day and gave Blessing some money and food. Then he informed her that he had rented and paid for a house for her. A one room apartment, he had bought stove and everything she might possibly need. Blessing was so happy and grateful to Dave as he took her to her new house.

Dave also registered her at a hospital, where she goes for her antenatal, and every three days he goes to check on her and gives her money for upkeep. Blessing was very okay but she was always worried about her dad Mr Johnson, there was no news from him or Mrs Johnson. She had also asked Dave to try and reach Gift and tell him all that has been happening.

On one of her antenatal day, she had sat outside waiting for Dave to come and pick her up. Her pregnancy was already 8months gone. She didn’t know that Mrs Johnson was a friend to one of the matrons working there. And she had gone visiting when she saw Blessing sitted outside.

Mrs Johnson: do you know her? (pointing to Blessing)

Matron: You mean Blessing the blind girl?

Mrs Johnson: yes

Matron: oh yes, she is one of my patients.

Mrs Johnson: one of your patients, who pays her bills?

Matron: I don’t understand?

Mrs Johnson: I mean how does she pay you? Where does she get money to pay for her antenatal?

Matron: I don’t know, but she pays off her debts.

Mrs Johnson was furious, her countenance changed, she whispered something into the matrons ear and they both talked for a while. While they were still talking, she saw a car pull up in front of Blessing, then she struggled to see who it was. But she couldn’t, as Dave helped Blessing get into the car. When Mrs Johnson could not get a clear view of who was helping Blessing, she started running towards the car, but she got there too late as Dave zoomed off leaving her standing there with her big tummy wondering who it was that was helping Blessing.

When they got to Blessing’s house, Dave told Blessing a happy but also sad news.

Dave: Blessing, I have something to tell you.

Blessing: What is it Dave?

Dave: I will be travelling to the US for a 4months programme.

Blessing: wow, that’s good news.

Dave: yeah it is

Blessing: So why do you sound as if it’s a bad news.

Dave: That’s because I won’t be here when you give birth. I promised Gift I will be here with you and now it seems I won’t be here.

Blessing: (smiling) it is okay Dave, you will meet us when you come. Do not worry about me, God always have His way of taking care of me, you will see, i will be fine.

Dave: I’m so sorry Blessing.

Blessing: Hey come on, I am fine, I will be fine it is just four months right?

Dave: Yes it is.

Blessing: ehen, don’t worry it will come and go before you know it.

Dave: Okay! But meanwhile, I have renewed your rent for another one year and I will give you enough money to take care of yourself before I return okay?

Blessing: Thank you so much Dave. The God I serve will reward you.

Dave: Amen