Long distance relationships - S01 E07

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Long distance relationships - S01 E07

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Long Distance Relationship

Episode Seven

The laboratory technician has everything planned out. He loved the fact that Bruno bribed him. He has been looking for money to pay his rent. That was why he collected the bribe.

That night, the technician could not sleep. What he agreed to do was eating him up inside. He knew it was wrong, but the N200,000 naira Bruno gave him kept flashing in his mind.

Early the next morning, he arrived at the laboratory before anyone else. He decided to run the tests quickly before Femi and Jemima came for their result.

Out of curiosity, he didn’t just test for genotype; he also tested for pregnancy. He discovered that Jemima is pregnant. When he saw the positive result, he was surprised.

“This woman is pregnant.” He said. He shook his head slowly, feeling troubled and confused.

Around 7 a.m., Bruno arrived at the laboratory, just as the technician had called him. He entered quietly, wearing a dark face cap and sunglasses. The technician smiled nervously when he saw him.

“You came early, sir,” he said.

“Yes. I want to collect the result before they come.”

The technician handed him the brown envelope.

“The result is ready,” he said softly. Bruno collected it and was about to leave when the technician stopped him.

“There’s something you should know,” he said. Bruno turned and looked at him curiously.

“What is it?”

The technician looked around to make sure nobody was listening.

“The woman—Jemima—she is pregnant,” he said quietly. Bruno was shocked.

“What? Are you sure?” he asked quickly. The technician nodded his head.

“I tested twice to be sure. She is pregnant.” He said.

For a few seconds, Bruno stood speechless. His heart started beating fast as if he was running. Then a slow smile spread across his face.

“So she is pregnant? That means I have her where I want her.” Bruno said. The technician looked confused.

"Please, keep it a secret from her husband." Bruno said. The technician agreed.

Bruno walked out of the laboratory, smiling to himself. He had just discovered a secret that would destroy Jemima completely. He did a quick calculation in his head. Femi had just returned from America not long ago. It was impossible for him to be responsible for the pregnancy.

“So the baby is mine,” Bruno whispered proudly as he drove home.

“Now I have her secret in my hands.” He said.

He felt satisfied knowing that Jemima would never escape his grip. He also trusted that the fake genotype result would break her relationship with Femi. “Everything is working perfectly,” he said to himself.

Later that day, Femi and Jemima arrived at the laboratory to collect their result. They held hands tightly as they entered. The technician smiled at them politely.

“Good morning, sir. Good morning, ma,” he said quietly.

“Good morning,” Femi replied cheerfully.

“We came for our result.” Femi said. The technician nodded and went inside to bring out the brown envelope. He placed it on the table and said, “Here it is.” Femi opened it immediately and began to read. His smile slowly disappeared. He read it again to be sure he saw correctly. Then he looked at Jemima, shocked.

“It says we are not compatible,” Femi said in a trembling voice. Jemima was shocked.

“What? How can that be possible?” Jemima said.

Femi dropped the paper on the table.

“This can’t be right. “Are you sure this is our result?” The technician pretended to check the file.

“Yes, sir. That is your result.” Jemima covered her mouth with her hand. Tears filled her eyes immediately.

“God, no. Femi, what are we going to do now?” Femi sat down slowly. “Does this mean we can’t marry?” he asked. The technician nodded silently.

Jemima began to cry quietly. “But we love each other,” she said softly. Femi looked at her helplessly. “I know, but the result says we can’t get married” he replied.

His voice was low and weak. He turned back to the technician.

“Please, is there a way to repeat the test?” The technician shook his head. “I’m sorry, sir. The result is correct.” Femi sighed deeply and buried his face in his hands. Jemima could not stop crying.

“Everything was going well,” she said between sobs. “Why now?” Femi stood up, unable to say anything else. “Let’s go,” he said quietly.

They walked out of the laboratory slowly, holding hands but saying nothing. The world around them felt silent and empty. Jemima’s tears kept falling as they reached the car. Femi opened the door and helped her in.

“Maybe this is God’s will,” he said weakly. Jemima shook her head and wiped her eyes.

“No, it can’t be. We were meant to be together.” Femi entered the car quietly and started the engine. They drove home in silence, both lost in pain. When they got home, they sat and wept together.

Watch out for Episode 8