Bliss

A Shocking Revelation

I was sorting out some files when Mary walked in saying Sharon's parents were at the orphanage speaking to the matron. I called Greg immediately and he said he was in the area so he'd be there shortly. I met him outside and we both went to the orphanage. I saw the matron coming out with 2 people and she immediately beckoned me to come, for me to be introduced to them, what I saw shocked me

"Dr. Thompson meet Sharon's parents...Simon_you're Sharon's dad?" I staggered, if not for Greg who supported me, I'm sure I would have fallen.

"Did you know I work here?" I asked him when he did'nt look surprised to see me "yes Vee, I knew...don't call me that...I know you're upset with me but can we please talk?...you and I have nothing to talk about" I looked at Greg pleadingly to get me out of there, thankfully he understood the message and took me to my office, I could'nt concentrate, I packed my stuff and asked Greg to please take me home after leaving instructions for Mary to refer all my patients to another doctor.

"Your car or mine?...yours please...okay" he drove in silence but I knew he had myriads of questions to ask me, when we got to my apartment he parked inside and waited for me to talk. "would you like to come inside?...I would love to but I have to pick up J.J in a few minutes...oh sure...you don't have to say anything if you don't want to...I want to...okay...so he was the man I married, the one who left when Tracey died...how do you feel upon seeing him again?...not good, all the memories just came rushing back, the thing is he had reached out to me some days ago but I did'nt think he was Sharon's dad...he reached out? did he say what he wanted?...he wanted to meet me for us to talk, I don't even know how he got my number because I changed it after what happened...you'll be alright, I'm here if you need anything...just when I decided to move on and put the past behind me, he shows up, and not only that, he wants custody of a child I want to adopt, I feel like I've lost my little girl all over again...hey don't talk like that, you would have children and won't even feel like you lost any okay?...okay...and I want you to know that I'll be with you every step of the way..." I just reached out for a comforting hug which he gave without restraint "thank you so much for everything...always, just let me know if you need anything...okay, my love to J.J...alright, take care"

I went inside and Roland was watching t.v. "hey couz, you need to see this show...hi Roland...wait, you don't call me by my real name plus you're back early, is everything okay?...I saw him today...who?...Simon...you ex-husband?...yes" I sunk into the couch next to him, knowing Roland, he won't let this slide so of course I had to tell him everything.

"You mean the little girl you wanted to adopt is your ex-husband's daughter?...apparently...but when you confronted him, he had a son right?... yes...so where from the daughter?...honestly Roland, I don't even know what to think anymore...maybe he had her around the same time you had Tracey, they're about the same age right?...yes I think so, at this point, I don't care...that's a lie, even if you don't care about Simon, now he's connected to Sharon so what are you going to do about it?...I love Sharon and I would probably still visit her after all this is over, if her parents allow it but I can't adopt her anymore for obvious reasons...I understand...it's quite draining to think about...everything will be alright...sure, I need to rest...wait, did you drive?...Greg brought me home...mmm I see_you know he really loves you right, he just needs a little nudge from his trusted paddy...and who might that be?...the Holy Spirit...oh okay...can I ask you something?...what is it?...hey relax for me...I want to rest...okay okay, I know you always dodge when I bring up your interest in Greg but when he finally asks you out or wants to take your friendship up a higher notch, would you agree?...maybe_just maybe...I have my answer, get some rest...bye".

"Can we meet at the coffee shop close to the clinic?" I woke up with an instruction from the Holy Spirit to have a talk with Simon, to clear the air and move on completely from what happened, not that I had not moved on but, well you get it. I sent him a text and received a response immediately in the affirmative. I had to get a cab since I left my car at the hospital. Left to me alone, I would have preferred not to see him but the Lord had other plans.

Few Moments Later:

"Hi Vee...it's Vivian...I'm sorry...you must be wondering why I texted you, it's about time we cleared the air about what happened in the past...okay...so I know you had a family elsewhere but did'nt know you had a daughter...I guess you want to know how Sharon came into the picture...it's not exactly my business but if she'll be going to live with you, I need to know if your home is stable and conducive enough for her...I understand, when we got separated, I went to live with my mistress and our son, she got pregnant and asked that I divorce you in order to marry her...makes sense...I was hoping you would'nt sign the papers but you did...why would'nt I sign?...so that I could come back eventually because I did'nt want to marry her. I know that was selfish of me but I wanted a child and you as well, later we had an argument and I moved out of her apartment. After she gave birth, her mum connived with the nurse on duty to put the baby in an orphanage and tell her it was still born, apparently to punish her daughter for being with me...what? that's wicked, to separate a baby from her mother...I know, we found out weeks ago about the baby being alive who also turned out to be Sharon and when I knew you worked here, I got in touch with you hoping to get close to my daughter with your help...you are obviously still selfish, I knew you getting in touch with me was for your own selfish reasons...I heard you wanted to adopt Sharon and I know you're not married so it would be quite difficult, why don't we get together as a couple, that way you get to be with her and I get you both, it's a win win...do you even care about your daughter? I don't know how I ended up with you. The whole world doesn't revolve around you, you know...think about it..there's nothing to think about, I would not get custody of her now that you're in the picture and I hope you would change and be more intentional about putting your daughter in a stable environment for her sake. Have a good day".

Even though I knew he was being selfish, he was a good father to Tracey. I just pray he's a better dad to Sharon. I walked straight to the orphanage to speak to Sharon about her biological parents and her new big brother, I assured her that I'd still visit whenever I could. Of course she did'nt like the fact that she was'nt going to live with me but I comforted her.
I had to put myself together, forget about this whole phase of my life and focus on the reason why I decided to be a paediatrician. I had so much paper work to clear on my desk due to the fact that unforeseen circumstances kept me away from the clinic. The Lord brought to my attention the fact that I had decided to live a worry-free life, a peaceful life without ups and downs. I was already learning a lot in church but I knew I had a major part to play in this pursuit. I had to walk in love, this didn't mean I'd let anyone walk all over me. I forgave Simon wholeheartedly and decided to let go of the hurt I felt inside. I wrapped up for the day and bade Mary goodbye before leaving. When I sat in the car I received a call from Sis.Yvonne...

So Sharon's dad happens to be Vivian's ex-husband, did you think this twist would occur?

And Yvonne, what did she want?

I didn't even foresee this happening in the story but the Holy Ghost is writing through me and steering the book in this direction.

The Lord has been so gracious and kind because I just couldn't write for a while, this book is dear to my heart because it's spirit-breathed and I was concerned that it was taking longer than my other books took for me to finish but I've been re-inspired.

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