I Did It For Love

chapter 1

A/N: must read.
Hello there people. As y'all know, this is I did it for love , a book based on my ideas and imagination. Any name or place that matches any book then I must say it's only a mere coincidence. This is my first book and I hope y'all enjoy reading.
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Chapter 1      *i did it for love*
   Monalisa's pov
    
I ran as fast as i could, not wanting to get caught. I am runing for my dear life and that of my baby's. With my stomach being heavy i found it difficult to run as i couldnt run that much. Every turn i took, the guys  kept coming closer and closer. Any moment from now, my baby will be out and i feared as much..... ill be left on the streets by myself, i will die, my baby too! No ! This isnt what i wanted i began crying soon i was out of  breathe, i began to hyperventilate.
  " hey! you stop right there" one of the men shouted from behind me. I was scared to death  i turned hesitantly before running again. Not looking where i was going made me to trip and fall badly to the ground hitting my stomach  real hard "arghh!" I groaned in pain. They approached me one after the other as my vision got blurry.
   " please have pity on me, dont kill me"  i pleaded " for pitys sake help my baby" i added but they only laughed. " yes boss... we got her .. ok yeah.... right away boss"  I heard one of the men speak. Whoever that was wanted me dead ..... oh lord help me.
   They began helping me off the floor where I lay helplessly I felt a very sharp pain on my lower belly which made me cry . I couldn't stand but they dragged me forcefully pointing me with a knife." Let go off  me you animal" I whisperly shouted but the acted dumb.
       The sound of the whistle was what made them let me go which guessed was some of the night patrol team. "Hey what's going on over there!?" The guy shouted running towards where we were making the goons to flee.
"Are you alright miss?" Was the last thing I heard before blacking out.
         I woke up early in the morning which I guessed was the next day from my horrific nightmare. I touched stomach and it was flat already! Wait a minute, where am I? I asked No one in  particular and my baby?! I added fearing the worst.
It never downed me that I was in a hospital at only God knows where until a lady in white uniform came in with Tray , heading towards where I lay.
" where's my baby?"I asked trying to sit up " dont move you're still weak  you're in a hospital some men brought you in yesterday" she coconcluded. "Yes I know  what I asked YOU was where my baby was, is my baby safe?!" I questioned emphasizing the word 'you'. Smiled and said " calm down miss your baby is safe; you have a baby girl"  " where's she?!"I asked anxiously I want to see may baby" I added " of course you can just a minute" she said walking out of the room. I couldn't hide my happiness, "i'm now a mother " i squealed silently.
     The nurse came back shortly after with  my baby wrapped in a pink and blue sheet. I stretched out my hands so I could get hold of her .... oh yes she's a girl " she's so pretty" I said and the nurse smiled "oh yes she is... let's say she's the most pretty of the week " she added and we chuckled
"If only your father were here, we would have been complete" I said and the nurse gave a confused look but kept mum. "What name will you give to her?" She asked
     "Margo... I'll name her Margo " I said and kissed her forehead " I promise to take very good care of you, you'll never experience the kind of life I had ok?" I said like She was listening. Just then tears made my vision of her blurry and immediately I wiped it off and smiled widely.
"Well...." the nurse started "..... when you were brought here, we tried contacting  some of the numbers you had your purse but to no avail. So where actually hoping that when you get to wake up you could help with some details so we could discharge you...." she continued
"Well I'm alone at the moment. my mum is in puebla, she's my only family but right now I'm by myself" I said " ok then" she mumbled
     The next day, I settled my bill and exited the hospital.
I went to a nearby public phone-boot , placed in a coin and dialled my mum's number and seconds later she was on the line. "Hello mum" I said "hello dear! how're you?!"she replied I could tell the excitement in her voice. I mean you wouldn't blame her it's been a year plus when I saw her last  " I'm fine mum how are you?" I asked knowing fully well that she's going through so much... " I'm ok dear and how's our little one?"  She asked " oh Margo is fine we just left the hospital not long ago "i answered "ohh dear..." she began to  cry " .... I should have been there with you and my gr...." she started but I cut her off "..... enough mum we're fine I promise no need worry . Maybe destiny has a better way for US to be together soon " I said emphasizing the word 'US'
I could tell the sadness in her voice which could also make me breakdown but i have to remain strong. " I miss you very much dear I want to see my granddaughter before I die at least....." she blurted " mum!! Don't say something like that ever again please!" I cut her off  "I can't help it Mona I miss you so much and it's killing me day by d...... who do you think you are talking to?!" She was unable to finish when a voice chirped in our conversation. The voice whom I knew was my step- dad's.  "...........please let me talk to my daughter at least please she pleaded but he wouldn't listen 'Mona!' She shouted through the phone, what can I do? I asked bitterly to no one in particular.... " how many times do I need to tell you that you no longer have  a daughter in my house?! " he demanded  " you 're in no position to tell me that" she chirped. I smiled because it's a good thing that my mum was standing up for her self unlike before. The sound I heard brought me out of my thoughts, what I feared the most, he's still hurting her. That was the sound of a slap and she cried bitterly it was terrifying      " David let go off me " she shouted but he wouldn't listen. I stood there shocked of what he was doing to my mum as I could only listen to her crying in pain and shouting for help. I didn't realise I was crying until an old lady came by to ask if i'm ok , I nodded blindly.".........hey you Mona! If you love your so called mother call again and hear what happens ..." he shouted through the phone " what did you do to my mother you animal!?" I asked angrily "where is she!?"I added ....his laughter was all I could hear.there was no Sound of my helpless,  mother and at that time I guessed he had locked her up in her usual lock room. " please don't hurt her I be......" I started but the line went dead " I miss you too mum" I finally replied to myself.
I wish I could free her off that help, of a house she always called home... anytime i tried doing so, we end up facing brutal punishments. Though, I'm not surprised earlier,  because sometimes he does worse, he beat her up and even lock her for a day or two left with crumbs of bread and sometimes only water.... Nicky and I were always there for her as we slept outside the locked room. We had to beg on the streets for food because we were not allowed into the kitchen. It's a good thing though that I was on scholarship then if not my step father cares less about my education. Not to talk of Nicky, my sister, she doesn't go to school. Sometimes during my shifts at work I teach her somethings or two. Making the whole situation worse,  she couldn't speak. She had never spoken a word and that's one of The reason why she couldn't go to school.
She had a very difficult childhood. Growing up, Nicky witnessed All the hardships my mum and I went through before she was taken to only God knows where... wherever she is I always pray and hope she's fine. I sighed at all the flowing thoughts and walked back to the hut I called home.

          A week since I gave birth, life had been terrible but manageable. I had to work hours to get food for Margo she adapted to even cold milk not until one night, she was burning up. I had to rush her to the hospital before it get more worse than it already is. I tried all I could, but nothing I do worked, so I was left with no choice than to take her there.
  " stop crying " I mumbled pacing back  and fourth. The hospital was as usual busy. Nurses running here and there, everybody was after what brought them, and no one was looking at me nor my baby. It was devastating. Margo's body was hectic she was running temperature and all I could think of was 'I was going to lose my baby'.
   I paced non stop with Margo in my arm until I was next to see the doctor " it's about time " I sighed and entered the room
He wrote something on a piece  of paper and handed it over to me ." Get those medicines and meet the nurse for prescription" he said calmly " doc? Will my daughter be alright?" I asked " don't you worry she'll be fine " he replied  looking at him, i'm guessing he was in his mid 60's
He had grey hair all over. I smiled and thanked him before leaving his office.
               I went in search of the nurse first before going to get the drugs from the drug store. The lady was with some other customers but I barged in without even knocking. In my principles, it's Margo first. "Hey can't you see that I'm busy come back later !" the black nurse shouted without looking at me. She continued to write whatever it is she were writing rolling her eye. "Can't you see my baby needs help? What kind of a nurse are you anyway?!"  I snarled "...... ok thank you nurse I'll see you later...." the woman she was attending to said and got up to leave " ok you're welcome, take care of Angela ok?" The black nurse replied turning to face me "... what ......" she started  "Mona!" "Abby!" We both squealed " no I cant believe this , is this really you?!" Abby shouted "who else ?! " I said. we hugged each other lightly before Margo started crying. "You haven't told me about your new baby sister!" She said and I frowned "baby sister? Margo's my daughter" I blurted." Oh yeah ? Are u
You kidding me ?" Abby stated shocked " seriously margos my kid " I replied. she was really shocked that she started to laugh out loud " who's the father? " she asked " ....Da..niel" I said hesitantly  "WHAT!!!!" She shouted in disbelief " how on earth did that happen?!!!!" She added "it's a long story but to cut it short, he abandoned me and Margo so there we 're all by ourselves" I stated
"Hey baby Margo" Abby said smiling at her. "Common go get the medicines leave Margo with me I'll take it from here" Abby said and I nodded handing Margo over to Abby.
     I came back minutes later but Abby was no where in sight nor Margo. I began hyperventilating. Where's my daughter? I asked myself  "Abby! " I called but there was no response. I'll die if something bad happen go my daughter, I cried . I paced back and fourth waiting for Margo. At about 5:00pm I sighted Abby. Immediately I ran towards her .
Confused about what to do , I just stared deadly at her " calm down Mona she's fine " Abby stated. It's a good thing she knows what the look was for . I sighed of relief and smiled " you should have taken me with you instead of keeping me here waiting worried sick"  I said palming my forehead " my God Mona take a look at yourself you look raggy! You smell terrible!" She said " I know I know you dont have to tell me , you know my life have been a living hell ever since my stepfather disowned me " I mumbled sarcastically she just shook her head in pity looking at me. If there's anything I hate! " can I see my baby now please?" I cut her off her thoughts " I warned you about that Daniel guy but you didn't listen just look what have become of you now" Abby replied ignoring my words "whatever just take me to Margo now will you ? We can talk later if you wish I promise I'll tell you everything " I said " where do you live by the way?" She asked " in an old cottage given to Me by grandma pachie" I replied " no from now on you'll be staying with me " she said and without hesitating I gladly accepted her offer " oh thank you !" I said attacking her with a hug
" you're choking me !" She whispered " sorry I was just happy" I blurted " but how do I repay your kindness?" I added " well you can as well make me Margo's Godmother" she stated " wish granted my guardian angel " I said and we laughed " now can we go see my daughter?" I said "of course" she replied and we left holding hands just like old times......

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By Fauzeeyarh Farouk Muhammad