Scars and Nightmares

chapter 32

Terrence Ndlovu

“Babe I'm leaving!” I grabbed my belongings and attempted to leave–
“Your shift does not start so early Terry, where are you going?”
“Uhm, I have to meet up with Robinson to discuss a patient of mine. I need her advice.”
“Can’t that wait?”
“Unfortunately no.” I pecked her forehead and left.
I needed to know what Deka wanted to tell me. I've been seeing Kuhle everywhere I go and dream about her as well. This can't be normal. I didn't want to fight with Rachel because the last time I mentioned Kuhle’s name she lost it.
I called Deka as I stopped by the garage to fill my tank.
“Hi Deka, I'm almost there.”
“Okay I just arrived as well, should I order something for you?”
“No I'll order when I arrive..”

–
Deka waved her hand once she spotted me arriving. We were at the same coffee shop opposite the hospital. She stood then we shared a hug.
“I'm not late am I?” I asked sitting down then called the waitress to order coffee and carrot muffins.
“No. Listen Terry, what I'm about to tell you is going to be a shock and chances of you believing me are very slim.”
“Now you're scaring me.”
“I was just as scared when the truth surfaced. I found it hard to believe but yet again I did.”
“Are you going to tell me or not?”
“Rachel is not who you think she is Terry. you can't trust her.”
Not this again. I really thought everyone was over this. “I thought we're here to discuss Kuhle not my marriage, what's this now?”
“Yes we are! Just listen to me,” she moved closer and looked me in the eyes. “do you really believe that Kuhle just died like that and nothing was done to her? Do you honestly believe that?”
“Why would the paramedics lie Deka? I know it's hard to accept her death but you have to for your own sake.”
“Then explain to me why you're seeing her? She died naturally, so she's resting in peace. Now tell me why you're seeing her.”
“I don't know how to explain that but such things happen Deka. It happens when you think a lot about someone who has already passed. You start seeing them and hearing them.” I held  the back of her hand and rubbed it.
She pulled her hand from mine. “Listen here, you might not believe me as I said but I know for a fact that your wife had a hand in Kuhle’s death. I know and I'll prove it!”
“Now you're going too far! Too far!” I raised my voice more than I wished. “What has Rachel done to you for you to hate her this much? Deka please don't do this...”
“As I said you won't believe me but something is off with that wife of yours but you're too blind to see it. I know I was the person who said we don't choose whom we fall in love with but..” she shook her head. “Open your eyes Terry and see her for whom she truly is. She killed Kuhle.”
“Stop! Just stop okay... Rachel was Kuhle’s best friend she would never do such a thing. They were like sisters. ”
“Yet she married you..? Please wake up and smell the coffee. Wake up before she finishes you as well. Go and see someone maybe you'll believe them.”

There was no way what Deka was saying was true. Not my Rachel. What would be the reason to kill Kuhle? No she was just messing with me. This was a joke, it had to be a joke. But her face was very serious, she was not joking.

“I have something to show you, maybe then you'll believe me.” she searched for something in her laptop bag, she gave me a flash drive. “Watch this and tell me what you think.”
“What’s this?”
“I received this a few weeks ago but I was too busy chasing deadlines to check what was in it. I did while I was still hospitalized and.. it's not finished, the person was disturbed before he could finish it.”
I hesitated from taking the drive but I had this urge to know what was in it that made Deka believe that my Rachel was capable of murder.
“I’ll watch it when I get a chance, but right now I have to go.” I paid for our orders then she touched me,
“Terry,” she sighed and closed her eyes, opening them they looked different more like I was seeing Okuhle in the flash. “You’re not dreaming it's really me but don't freak out.” even the voice belonged to her, how was I expected to not freak out. I ran out of the coffee shop with lightning speed! There was no way I was staying another minute to be freaked out. I was definitely going mad.