Dreams

Finding Philip

Candace Noah

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Sitting outside, I was doing my Laundry when Chase drove into the compound

I smiled

He alighted from his car and walked towards me

Good morning! I greeted

he glanced at his wristwatch and huffed

It is already noon

Oh my bad! I guess I was too preoccupied with the house chores to take notice

he smiled

So how are you? he asked while sitting beside me

I am fine, I was just missing you . I pouted

Alright . he drawled

I frowned, what is with that tone?did you not miss you me?

I did candy but I am just too stressed

Oh! Are you still worried about Nick? I asked

He nodded

How is he? is he getting any better?

Yes, he is already awake . he informed

I sighed in relief

But what really happened to his voice? I probed on

I don’t know, he shrug

I stared at him, he was trying not to meet my gaze

Are you hiding something from me?

No, why would I do that? he retorted without still looking at me

I smirked

Why is your voice so similar to that of Nick’s? I continued

he looked at me in a huff

What exactly do you want to know?

The truth Chase, I want to know the truth. I half yelled

he sighed

It is complicated,you wouldn’t understand

But you can make........ I tried to say but he cut me off

Is your dad in?

I scoffed , are you trying to avoid my question?

Where is he?he repeated

he went to the mall with Max. I informed

he dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a card

Give him this when he gets back , he handed the card to me

I looked at it, it was his private card

Tell him to call me . he added

I nodded

I need to be on my way. he informed while standing

But you just got here . I queried

I know , but I need to rest . he insisted

Alright. I smiled

he leaned towards me, kissed me briefly on my lips before heading to his car

I watched him go and smirked

he is definitely hiding something from me............

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Roxy Delgado ( Nick’s mother)

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Confused, I sat down in my car thinking of the next step to take

I was really confused about everything

Will Nick ever forgive me?

Damn! I hit the steering wheel with my fist

I never expected to be caught up in my own greed

My phone suddenly rang and I received it without checking the caller

Who is this? I grunted

Are you alright Roxy? I heard a familiar voice asked

Oh Andy! I never knew it was you

What is wrong with you? Are you still worried about Nick? he asked rushingly

I sighed

Nick is fine, he is already awake . I informed

Really? then why do you sound so worried?

I am not fine Andy. I retorted breaking down in tears

What is wrong baby? Please talk to me. he pleaded

I sighed

Please just go to Nick , he needs you

Of course, I am already on my way to the hospital. he informed

Thanks. I appreciated

Anything for you my love. he said and ended the call

I stared at my phone and smiled lightly

he sure does know how to make me smile

I started the car and drove off headed to Philip’s family home

I have to find Nick father so my son can finally be at peace with me.........

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I drove through the familiar area with a heavy heart

Will Philip still be staying there?Will he believe me? Will he ever forgive me?

*

I parked in front of the small cottage house and alighted from the car

I said a silent prayer before walking to the front door

I knocked of the door and waited but there was no response

What could be wrong?

I knocked again and the door was soon opened by an elderly woman . staring at her, I immediately recognised her as Philip mother

I panicked a little bit

hello ma! I greeted

hi dear, how can I help you? she asked staring at me

It was obvious she didn’t recognise me

I am here to see Philip. I informed

And who are you? She arched her eyebrow

It is me Roxy, do you remember?

She stared intently at me without uttering a word

Ma! do you remember? I repeated and she scoffed

Why won’t l! Why won’t I remember the b***h who almost made my son crazy !

but ma I.... I tried to say but she cut me off

What do you want? she yelled

Can we please talk inside? I pleaded

No, say whatever you want out here . she blurted

Fine!

I want to see Philip, I want to tell him about his son

What son? she asked

The son I had for him twenty three (23) years ago

She laughed

Are you here to Joke? I thought you had a miscarriage

No I lied , I never had a miscarriage

She stared at me for a while and sighed

Why are you doing all this now? You left my son because he was poor

Please Just let me see Philip. I pleaded

She shook her head negatively

Philip is happily married and I can’t let you destroy his family

I am not here to destroy his family , I just want to tell him about his son. I explained

She smirked. Let your son remain with his rich husband

My son already knows the truth, he already knows he is not a Delgado

She widened her eyes in surprise

Delgado? So the man you left my son for is the famous Delgado

I nodded

She scoffed

Just get the hell out of here Roxy . She yelled and bang the door shut ......

Oh Roxy! What will you do now?

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Chase Delgado

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I walked into the sitting room and was surprised to see my manager having a discussion with my father

My father had a large smile on his face

What are they talking about? I wondered

hi! I greeted and they both looked at me

Come over here Chase! My dad gestured me to move closer

I moved closer to them and sat down beside my father

What is the good news? I asked staring at my father and then my manager

Look at this. My manager said handing me his phone

I took the phone from him and stared at the screen

On the screen was an image of me

So what about it? I gave him a puzzled look

Scroll down. he instructed and I did

I widened my eyes in surprise as I read through

My song broke all records by having more than a billion views in just a month

How is this possible? I directed the question to no one in particular

Not only that , your fans are asking for a duet performance . My manager beamed

I looked at him

What do you mean?

They all want you to hear you sing a duet with a female lead singer, Kira to be precise

I scoffed

I can’t sing with Kira

Why? My dad gave me a puzzled look

I don’t just want to sing with her

he sighed

Do you have anyone in mind then?

I smiled

Yes, I am going to sing the duet with candy

But she is just a student. My manager queried

I don’t care. I retorted

It might try......my manager tried to say but my dad cut him off

Let them perform the duet together, I respect Chase choice

I smiled ...........