*3 weeks later*

Gideon insisted he wanted an indoor traditional wedding, “I don’t understand, why all this hiding, is the money not there?" Debbie asked.

“Is the money really there? Is there no life after your dream wedding? If I should spend it all to give you that flamboyant wedding you want, hope you’ll like it if you’ll stay hungry?" Gideon asked.

“That’s not possible, I refuse to believe this" Debbie said with a frown.

“Fine, then add your money. I am only doing what I can, after all there will be a honey moon, do you know where we will be spending it?" Gideon asked.

“Come to think of it, I’ve never asked you about it. Where is that?" She asked.

“You see, you were only busy satisfying people eyes forgetting about yourself. We’ll be doing it at Dubai" he replied and her eyes bulged out.

“Wait wait, so you mean I’ll be out of this country, like me Deborah will be at Dubai for my honey moon right?" She asked.

“Simple English" , Gideon replied and she screamed hugging him.

“You’re a darling, now I know why you are making everything nice and simple. Thank you", she said kissing him.

“That’s better, now don’t question my decision again, its all for our good" Gideon

said and she nodded.

2 days later the traditional wedding was carried out indoor while the next day was the church wedding which was carried out on the beach.

It was a simple one with less people who attended which Debbie didn’t bother, after all her honey moon will be at Dubai.

On their wedding day Veronica visited Princess who finally returned back to her husband place.

“I thought you’ll be at Gideon wedding today" Princess said and Veronica sighed which Princess burst out laughing.

“I really don’t know what’s wrong with that boy, he’s just wasting money for nothing and his parents are not even aware of this madness", Veronica replied.

“Hmm I pity that girl o, with all the mouth she always running she’ll be meeting the real deal with Gideon. I am beginning to wonder how devastated she’ll be when it gets to her notice that all of that was fake" Princess replied.

“That girl is dumb and is stupid when money is involved, don’t tell me she didn’t see the green light warning her but she chose to ignore. I wish her a happy married life but not our type please" Veronica said and Princess laughed and suddenly felt like throwing up.

“Is there a problem? Veronica asked seeing the way she behaved but Princess ran inside instead which Veronica confusedly followed her.

“You’re throwing up? When did this start?" Veronica asked feeling her neck.

“This morning, I woke up with it and pains around my waist" Princess replied.

“Really? Veronica asked looking at her making Princess more worried.

“Is there a problem sis? Princess asked.

“Let’s go, Veronica said holding her hand and they drove out together.

They arrived at a hospital and Princess smiled at that, “sis you always worry too much, I’m sure its nothing serious" Princess said.

“I didn’t say so, let’s go in, Veronica said opening the door.

Getting in Veronica whispered something into the doctor ears, “is it possible we will get the result today?" Veronica asked loud.

“Yes but not immediately, he replied and a nurse approached them.

“OK ma go with her, the doctor said to Princess who confusedly went with the nurse blank.

“What if it doesn’t come out positive? Don’t get your hope too high" the doctor said to Veronica.

“Doctor I am very sure it is the one, I’m a mother myself remember", She replied.

“Well the result will say it all, the doctor said.

“Can you please do me a favour to call telling me the result? We won’t stay to get it", Veronica said.

“Alright I’ll do that, the doctor replied.

………………

That afternoon Veronica was at home preparing lunch for her kids when a call came on her phone, “yes doctor good afternoon, she picked up.

“Afternoon ma, the result of the test is out. And yes you were right, she’s 1 month pregnant. You can drop by to get the result yourself" the doctor dropped and Veronica let go of her phone as her eyes welled up with tears.

“Congrats my love, you need to hear this" Veronica said and hurriedly left the house.

………………

That evening Debbie and Gideon got in,

“Finally honey its over, we are married now! She shouted when they got home.

“Yes we are, Gideon said going to the room with a sad look.

“What’s wrong? You don’t look happy why? She asked.

“I am just tired that’s all, in fact I’ll be back, there’s something I need to check, he said and went out immediately before Debbie could say anything.

“Oh my God what’s this? What’s the meaning of this? Gideon! She shouted but he drove his car out.

…………..

Though Rachel was put in jail, Desmond parents still didn’t like the idea of him not taking another lady for a wife.

For a while Princess thought that case was over but Desmond mom visited that afternoon bringing it up again which Desmond objected her decision.

“I won’t make that mistake again mom, that mistake almost killed my loving wife and i won’t risk it anymore. Mom I’ll adopt a child for ourselves", Desmond dropped and his mom angrily looked at him.

“Like you are impotent or something?" She asked.

“My wife isn’t barren too, we both are medically sound what do you want us to do?" Desmond asked and they heard a horn at the gate.

“I won’t tolerate any visitor now that we are having such an important discussion now", his mom said.

“Mom there’s nothing to talk about here, I can’t bring in another woman into this house I’m sorry" Desmond said and she angrily looked at Princess who was quiet all this while.

“Is that all you’ve been feeding my son with? Are you not ashamed of yourself you’ll be adopting a child when your mates are giving birth?" She asked.

“Mom that’s enough please, you have to respect my wife" Desmond said.

“will you shut up! How dare you talk to me that way because of this thing" His mom shouted.

“Erm excuse me ma, I’ll go meet my friend outside", princess said and left immediately with her eyes full with tears.

She ran out and met Veronica coming out of her car but she fell on her shoulders shedding tears.

“Hey what’s wrong?" Veronica held her back.

“My frustrations are back, I thought I had escaped it for a while Now. Sometimes I wish my mom was still alive……."

”hey hey hey just hold it there, let’s go in", Veronica said and held her inside and met Desmond arguing with his mother.

“Sorry for interrupting, but i come with good news here just like the angel did to Mary. Enough calling my friend a barren woman, she’s carrying a baby" Veronica dropped bringing out the test result for all to see.

Desmond got it from her and saw it was positive and he looked at Princess who stood shock.

“Honey you’re carrying a baby? You mean you are pregnant?" Desmond asked with tears in his eyes and Princess fainted…

. 

 

“Then we need to question her, after all its so obvious. The sample from the hospital and the food is the same and she was the one who served her and there was no one at home except her, then who poisoned her?" The officer asked.

 

“That we will know but there’s something i need to tell you, there is a CCTV camera in my house and the kitchen is not an exception. We will know the whole truth there" Desmond said and the officer nodded.

 

“That’s a good one, what are we waiting for then? Let’s go there immediately", The officer said.

 

Going out they met with Veronica and Gideon coming, “where are you all going to?" Veronica asked.

 

“We will let you know later" Desmond replied.

 

“Can I at least know as Princess lawyer?" Gideon asked.

 

“Fine let’s go, please Veronica stay with Rachel" Desmond said and they hurriedly entered the car.

 

They arrived home and alighted from the car, “what are we doing here?" Gideon asked.

 

“There’s a CCTV camera in the house, that’s our only hope now to show who is responsible for this", Desmond replied as they got in.

 

“I questioned your wife and she told us Susan came here at past 9 and she served you before 7:30 right?" Gideon asked.

 

“I ate before 7:30" Desmond replied.

 

“Before then was Rachel at home? Sorry I’m asking" Gideon said as the officers were concentrating on the cameras.

 

“Yes actually she was at home because she passed us to the kitchen to get a glass of juice. When she came out we actually had a little misunderstanding which she left before I left for work", He replied and Gideon nodded.

 

“But why are you asking?" Desmond asked.

 

“Please can I have your attention here?" An officer said which Desmond and Gideon went nearer.

 

“At 7a.m your wife was done cooking and served you. Okay Rachel entered at 7:18…….. Jesus Christ what did she just do"! The officer shouted.

_____

 

*30 minutes later*

 

Rachel saw the officers and Desmond coming with Princess free, “what is this wretch doing out here? She suppose to be behind bars" She shouted but Princess went closer and slapped her holding her hair behind and Veronica rushed to hold her.

 

“How dare you do that! You wanted killing me right but it fell to your mother rather, you had to turn the table on me to make me look like the murderer huh" Princess shouted in tears.

 

“Honey what is she talking about? See what she’s doing to me despite what she

 

has done" Rachel said.

 

“Just shut up because we all know the whole truth, is this how stinky you are? How could you do that" Desmond shouted on her while she stood confused wondering what’s going on..

 

“Do you all have conscience at all? I lost my mom and this is what you can say? What did this witch cook this time?" Rachel said in tears and Princess attempted to hold her for a fight.

 

“You are so shameless, I don’t know how daft you are that you’ve failed to realize we know the whole truth. We saw the activities of what happened on the CCTV, are you okay now?" Gideon came in and her mouth flew open.

 

“CCTV?" She asked and looked around her, the gazes on her was so clear that nothing was hidden anymore and she fell on her knees.

 

“Please temper justice with mercy I beg you, have pity on me please" she pleaded.

 

“Take this trash out of my sight" Desmond shouted when Rachel attempted to touch him and the officers quickly handcuffed her taking her away.

 

Veronica couldn’t believe her ears when she heard the whole turn up of the story and she hugged Princess who was crying uncontrollably.

 

“Its okay darling, everything is over now" Veronica said.

 

“I never knew there was a camera in that house, he never told me anything about that. Now what if it wasn’t there? Or what if her mom didn’t come around? By now I would have been a dead person right?" Princess asked in tears.

 

“God forbid! That’s why he gave the cup back to them to drink from it, if death is that good let her taste it herself", Veronica said.

 

“aunt I’ll drive you home, your husband still have something to settle with the officers", Gideon said.

 

“No I am not going back to that house, the thought of Susan dying in that house is what I can’t bear" Princess said.

 

“I understand, where will you stay?" Gideon asked.

 

“Can you stay with my mom? She’s been worried sick about you though she had to stay with the kids", Veronica said.

 

“Is it okay with her?" Princess asked.

 

“What are you saying? Have you forgotten we are family? Common let’s go" Veronica said taking her to Gideon car…

…………..

 

Reaching the house Veronica kids ran and hugged Princess as she alighted from the car,

 

“oh my daughter, God indeed is gracious" Theresa said coming out and hugged princess as she forced a smile.

 

“I can see you’ve gone through a lot, it is well okay" Theresa said touching princess chin while she nodded.

 

 

“Please let’s go in, she need to take a warm bath and rest" Veronica said.

 

After resting Princess remembered something, “Gideon was it really you we saw at the boutique or someone else?" She asked.

 

“Me? What boutique?" Gideon asked.

 

“We can’t be mistaken it must be you, we saw your car but the way you behaved when you saw us made it all confusing. Is it because of that lady?" Veronica asked.

 

“Yes, and thanks for covering up' he replied.

 

“What are you cooking Gideon? I hope you are not doing anything funny?" Veronica asked.

 

“aunt trust me, i’ll be fine. I have to go now' Gideon said.

 

“Thanks for everything dear, I’m grateful" Princess said and the kids escorted him out.

 

Soon Matthew returned from work and was so surprised to hear the story that took place, “and no one cared to let Me know?" Matthew asked not happy with what he heard.

 

“Your wife took care of everything' Princess replied.

 

“Still I have the right to know, i would have helped with something at least" Mathew said.

 

 

“I’m sorry, but everything is fine now that’s what is important", Veronica replied and Princess phone began to ring.

 

“Your husband right?" Theresa asked and she nodded picking it up.

 

“Where are you? You’re not at home", Desmond said.

 

“Sorry I don’t think I’ll go back there anytime soon" she replied.

 

“Common what are you saying? Yes I understand everything is my fault because i brought this to you but please I’m begging you don’t do this", Desmond said.

 

“I’m not running away okay, I just want to cool my head. I almost had shock today I hope you understand" Princess said.

 

“Can I at least know where you are? At least to meet you there", he said.

 

“At sis place, from here I’ll be leaving to her mom place" Princess replied.

 

“Can I bring anything for you as I’m coming?" Desmond asked…

……….

 

Gideon arrived home and was so surprised to see Debbie lurking by, “you didn’t go home?" He asked checking the time to see its past 8pm.

 

“What do you expect me to do? You made me worried sick, you were not picking up my calls…….."

 

 

“And I told you I have a very important Case I am handling, is that too hard to understand?" Gideon asked.

 

“Yes its hard to understand because I can’t help myself anymore, I love you don’t you understand?" Debbie asked back and he heaved.

 

“You love me?" He asked.

 

“What kind of question is that? Isn’t it obvious? Now tell me should I stop worrying about you?" Debbie asked and he held her.

 

“I’m fine okay you should not worry, let’s go in", he said opening the door and they walked in.

 

“How was the Case? Is it solved?" Debbie asked.

 

“Yea I’m glad it over though it was a difficult one but a divine help came through" he replied.

 

“Okay I can see you’re so famished, I’ll massage your back and get you something to eat" Debbie said smiling at him.

 

“Sounds good, he replied.

 

“Yea, remember we are going to see your people tomorrow, I was scared this urgent case will make you postpone it", she said and he smiled.

 

“I didn’t forget about it don’t worry," he said and she pecked him and left.

 

 

Gideon peeped at her and called his friends, “hey, we have been trying your line all day", he picked up.

 

“Sorry i was attending to a case, what’s up?"7 Gideon asked.

 

“It’s done, they replied.

 

“We can come tomorrow right? He asked.

 

“Yea, they replied.

 

“Alright please make sure its perfect, she can’t suspect anything wrong. OK we’ll talk later", Gideon said and dropped the call.

 

“Honey, the bath is ready, Debbie said coming out to meet him.

 

“Thanks baby, Gideon said smiling at her.