THE SECRETS OF THE FORDS.
"Leila’s POV".
“What?” I asked Ben.
“There is more about Alexander that he did not tell you.” Ben said.
“What is that-“
I was interrupted by the sound of his phone ringing in his pockets.
Seeing the caller’s ID, Ben glared at me and walked away.
I waited for a few minutes after Ben left, I crept towards the window and there was no sign of him outside.
I decided to seize the opportunity and get my hands on Emily and Tammy’s medical reports.
With shaky hands, I eased open the front door, my heart racing.
I quietly slipped away from the guards watchful eyes, and jumped over the fence.
I exhaled in relief once I was on the other side of the fence.
Minutes later, I stepped into the hospital, my steps quick and purposeful.
I kept my head down, as I made my way to the medical records department.
“How May I help you ma’am?” The doctor on duty asked, as soon as I reached his desk.
“Excuse me doctor,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “I need to speak with you. Privately, please.”
The doctor’s brow furrowed, and his face met mine. “Mrs Castor, what is this about?”
“Please , Doctor. It is important.” I said, my voice sounding low and urgent. “ It is about my maid and Tammy Ford. I need to know everything you can tell me about them, I mean everything related to the medical aspects of their life.”
“I am not sure that my profession allows me to disclose that information, Mrs Castor. Patient confidentiality.” The doctor said.
“I understand.” I said, cutting the doctor short. “ you do not understand what is happening. A lot is at stake here. My family is in danger and I believe Tammy and Emily have a hand in this. If I could get what their medical records then I might be able to figure out what they are hiding.”
The doctor’s eyes darted to the closed door behind me.
“Mrs Castor. I am not comfortable with this. I am sorry , but this is not how we operate at this hospital.”
“Please Doctor, please help me, “ I begged, my voice trembling slightly. “I will make sure that you will not get into any trouble.”
“Look, I can not give you the records. Please try to understand me.” I took of the diamond ring on my finger and placed it on his desk.
“Please doctor, I am desperate.”
The doctor’s eyes went wide seeing the diamond ring.
“It is yours if you can please help me out.” I said.
“Perhaps, I can be of help. You see , Emily and Tammy Ford are sisters.” The doctor said.
My breath caught in my throat, my mind racing. Even though I had suspected this to be the case, I was still shocked.
“Sisters?” I whispered.
“Yes , sisters. They both have the same blood, B- negative blood.” The doctor continued.
“Woah,” I said, my eyes wide in shock as I wrapped my head around this new information.
“Yes,” The doctor continued.
“You see, Tammy is Emily’s elder sister. And there is more about Tammy if you are interested.”
“Yes,” I said. “Please tell me all about Tammy.”
“You see last month, she came here to report an infection.” The doctor whispered. “And it turns out, the infection was caused by the remnants left in her womb during one of her many abortions.”
My head was spinning with the new information.
“Tammy committee abort...abortion?” I mumbled in disbelief.
“Yes, not once not even twice. You see Tammy is a regular client of abortion clinics. And every time, she runs back to me and complains about one pain or the other.” The doctor continued spilling the beans.
“My god..” I said, placing a palm on my mouth.
“Yes, yes.” The doctor continued. “You see, she has done so many abortions , that her womb will be damaged anytime soon. I am very sure she has little or no chances of ever carrying another child in her womb.”
I smiled in relief. This is good, at least now I am sure that not matter how many times she shared Alexander’s bed, she would never be able to bear him an heir.
“Thank you very much doctor.” I said.
“You are welcome Mrs Castor. But please remember to keep this between us. Remember your promise to keep me safe, I am the bread winner of my family.” The doctor pleaded.
I smiled weakly at the doctor. “It is okay doctor. I will keep my promise, but I have one more question.”
“What question is that Mrs Castor, you can feel free to ask and if I am able I will answer truthfully.” The doctor said.
“What happened to my maid? She was rushed down to the hospital after consuming poisoned food. And I am very sure her autopsy reports would be available anytime soon. Can you send it to me?” I asked .
“Your maid? Emily Ford? Well she was rushed down here, but she was fine. She even walked through the door with her own two legs.” The doctor said.
“What!” I screamed and quickly placed a hand on my mouth to muffle my screams.
“Yes, yes,” the doctor continued. “ she left here a few hours ago.”
My head was spinning as I tried to process all the new information. I was very sure Emily had given up the ghost before she left the house. Then how come she was able to walk into the doctor’s office?
Something was wrong somewhere, but I can not seem to point my finger at it. Tammy is cooking something and when she is done, there would be chaos.
“What did she come and do at the hospital? Tell me everything.” I said, my voice urgent.
“Well, you see.” The doctor hesitated. “She came to pick up a very powerful lethal injection.”
“Lethal injection? Why would Emily fake being dead, and what does she need a lethal injection for?