broken and bruised episode 63&64

BROKEN AND BRUISED

Episode 63

Ronald and his crew are curious about what Melanie is going to say.....he's not liking the boldness she's showing....... this is not the Melanie he knew back then, he's so quiet and looks expectantly at the screen

"I Wonder where she's coming from......could they be fighting?.... I mean it's too early for a supposedly married woman to be coming from somewhere apart from her house early morning" Lillian wonders out aloud

"I intend to find out..... but one thing I know is Mel is truly a whore.....I mean who forgives her own rapist and comfortably marries him and has sex with him every night" Ron asks

"What if he uses other ways of making her stay with him"

"Other way like...."

"Maybe threatening to do something.... I don't know.... he can as well blackmail you know" they see Mel ready to talk and abandon their talk

"Whatever you say there.....I'm coming Right for you Melanie"........

Ofelia and her sister who are watching all of this from the living room seem to be more affected than anybody else, Ofelia suddenly feels the room is too congested and too small for them suddenly, she can't sit down for more than five seconds yet she can't also stand.......Right now everything from morning looks like they have been going on for a week nonstop

" Calm down Ofelia before you have a heart attack "

"Wouldn't that even be much better if it were to happen"

"That's nonsense, Melanie is supposed to be the one mostly affected by this but look at her, is it not the opposite"

"I know Mel..... I know my daughter so I know she's just putting up an appearance"

"And why can't you also put up that appearance?..... be brave and sit down.....you can only react this way after listening to what she's going to say" this seems to have helped her some how..... she sits down

"Get me a glass of water please.... I need it"

"Right away....."...........

Mac is driving at a very terrific speed, he is followed by Monica both headed to Tobi's home to try see if they can actually get those Media guys out of there.......Mac had met with Monica at the Media Center complaining they stop all the reporting and the live coverage but they are told to leave saying that's very impossible...... they decide to come home and deal with this matter, something has to be done even if it means going extra miles, like Tobi did when he defended Mel in church five years ago...... the number of phone calls that are coming through to them has forced them to even switch off their phones.........few minutes later, he packs his car somewhere because it's too crowded, aside from the media people, the people from the community and the neighboring community around have gathered to witness this..... Mac gets out of his car dressed so breathtakingly like the doctor he is......Monica gets out too and walks up to him, he gets out his dark shades and wears them all looking so tough... but they are told to leave saying that's very impossible...... did when he defended Mel in church five years ago...... the number of phone calls that are coming through to them has forced them to even switch off their phones........they finally get closer

" Are you Ready for this mother"

"Very ready..... so Ready" they walk towards the crowd and see people struggling with their cameras and recorders next to the gate... he knows instantly Tobi must be there.....they want to get there but there is no space to do so, they can just stand there.....this is not a good scene at all...............

"Can you all do me one favour.....I will answer all your questions but one after the other so can you create for my husband and I some space?....we need to breath and if possible, one person can ask all the question after all it's all the same thing and mind you, this is not a press conference" the journalists Begin to exchange words about who should be the first one.....they seem not to agree, Mel remembers that man who ran towards her firing her questions, she remembers he's the same man who was asking her annoyingly disrespectful questions in church five years ago.....

"He must be the one...... he's the bastard Ronald is using" she thinks to herself

"Can I make the choice for you.....I need that man who was firing nice questions when I arrived" Tobi is becoming worried

"Babe are you sure you don't want me to do this myself" he whispers and she whispers back

"Yes....because I know what you wish to say already.... so continue doing what you're doing, keeping quiet..... you're doing good"...... the young man reporter comes in front feeling all big, all this while Tobi and Mel are not aware his mother and Mac are already there.....

So Miss Melanie"

"Mrs....if you don't mind Sir, it sounds more befitting for a woman in my shoes" the man is confused

"OK getting straight to the point......a report has leaked out there.....a report that has evidences surrounding it....I mean clear evidences, five years ago it is alleged that you encountered this young man right here....your husband how true is that" she looks into the camera with confidence

"It is true" she responds and people who are there start to whisper

"Can you throw more. light on that please"

"Come again..... you're question was rather too shallow, we encounter so many people everyday, I think it's my second time of encountering you so my husband here and I met five years ago"

"Let me be straight with the question now...... five years ago, a story went viral when a bride was abandoned by the groom in Church without clear reasons as to why.....now five years later, a report has also come out detailing that the real reason behind what happened was because you were raped.....is it true, can you confirm and if true, can you come clean with who indeed was responsible for it....is it your husband like it is said to be now" Mel hold Tobi more firmly

"Well I was never raped five years ago"

"But there are evidences"

"Shut up and let me talk" back in the house, the glass in Ronald's hand falls in shock

"What is she even talking about...... I'm going there right this minute" he runs out of the house to his car and takes off

"Like I said five years ago, no one raped me " Everyone is confused

"I was in a relationship with Ronald pope junior, the son of minister Pope Ronald..... it was a relationship that lasted for months but then I met a very lovely Man" she looks at Tobi with a smile and Tobi is not happy with all this lies

"I met him, we liked each other and we were so compatible..... I didn't want to loose Ronald and at the same time I didn't want to breakup with Tobias...... we were so adventurous back then so we decided to have some crazy wild sex....we were young after all." people don't want to hear this but she's not stopping

"We wanted it filmed and like I said it was a crazy idea.... who doesn't have sex with their boyfriends, everyone does but for our case, we were not supposed to.....how you have landed on the pictures is what I don't know but there was no rape, I gave into him willingly and I have never regretted why I cheated on Ronald"

"Then what led to your failed wedding"

"Believe me deep down in my heart that day, I was praying it shouldn't happen......I didn't want to be Ronald's wife"

"Was it because of money"

"Was Ronald a poor man?" she fires him back

"All the crying, all that you witnessed that day was just for show.....I was never hurt and you know why, it's because I was already pregnant for the man I love..... when I was attacked by all of you with your cameras and recorders who came to my rescue.... him" she holds into him more firmly

"He did.....the love of my life and that was it" the issue is clear now

"And my last word to who ever is trying to crest this scandal that I'm sorry he couldn't succeed but next time he or she should gather facts first....my daughter watches TV, she's in school sharing with other people and a news such as this is not good for a child her age....I could take this to the law you know" reporters has starred distancing themselves but this one is not done yet

"One last question..... why do you call yourself Mrs even when you're not his wife yet and secondly...... there is a report that you were kidnapped that day you were allegedly raped"

"I will start with your first question, I have been living together as man and wife with this gentleman right here for five years, I don't need no document to tell me I'm his wife..... and as for your second question, if the kidnapper or the kidnappers are some where out there, let them come out and I will tell them to their face that it wasn't me they kidnapped"

"How has living together with this man been"

"Wonderful, beautiful, excellent..... I would give everything to be with him forever because with him everyday is a new day with all levels of love depending on what exactly you need......" the scandal is over.... the news is all over that the victim refused all the allegations and claimed she was cheating on Ronald and fell out of love with him..........Tobi is not happy though but he's glad......Monica runs to Mel and hugs her

"Thank you Melanie..... I was wrong about you back then but I'm so happy you love my son this much"

"It's OK mother.." more hugs and Mac does the same with Tobi..... the crowd is starting to disappear and they watch in amusement....... Ofelia inside there is still not believing what happened.......in Ronald's home, the mood there is not what was on plan, Lillian can't believe Melanie has beat them to their game but no they won't give up just like that.......

"Let's go in" Tobi says to his mother and Mac who say they have to drive in there cars too.....Melanie's car too has to be driven in...... before they could all walk to their cars, they see Ron drive in like a lunatic, they stand and watch him.....Ron opens the door to come and Mac walks over

"What do you want now you loser" Ron pushed past him towards Tobi but Mel gets in the way to his face

"What was that you did, were you stupid....why would you defend this bastard rapist"

"It's called giving you the taste of your own medicine.... didn't you say you were going to give us war?... well I just proved to you that you can't win all the time and you can't mess with my family"

"Melanie!!.... what has happened, who have you turned into"

"A lot of things have changed Ronald, I have met people.... a lot of people and some of them are the pillars behind what I am today......I know how it feels to be hurt all thanks to you..... but this man you see right here, he has become a very important part of my life....you were the only man for me back then but not anymore a lot of things have changed Ronald, I have met people.... a lot of people and some of them are the pillars behind what I am today......I know how it feels to be hurt all thanks to you

"What are you saying"

"What I'm saying is that he was with me when you abandoned me, he stood by me even before I became who I am now"

"But I am the only man you love"

"Says who...you were but not anymore"

"You can't love him"

"But I have and I do" he gets down on his knees

"What can I do....what more can I do to make you forgive me and get back to me.....haven't you punished me enough, I promise to let him be, I will never disturb his peace but please just take me back I beg of you....I can't live without you anymore...in love you Melanie"

"Ronald.... love has to be tested before it can be called love because it's more than those four letters, your love has been tested and it turned out not to be love after all....so I am going to fight for someone whose love I have tested and confirmed....he's the only man who rocks my world now.... the only one whose touches I yearn to feel every night, my superstar and my partner in crime" he clings to her legs but she jumps away..... they leave the cars and walk back in leaving him crying

"I have never cried for a damn woman you whore.....I swear you will pay for this.... all of you will pay....."

Episode 64

Melanie and her husband get back inside followed by her mother in-law and Mac, they are met at the door by Ofelia and Jessy both of them congratulating her for a job well done.....Tobi still is not himself and he has not said a word ever since but it's understandable

"Cheer up Bro.... the storm is over now all we need is a delicious breakfast served here....today I have suspended all my appointments, I'm so available to you, at your service, taking all your calls and responding to messages....I just want you to Relax your head, rest enough and spend some quality time with your wife right here.....I'm even going be the one to pick up Mira" Mac is so excited and so are the rest

"I have to clean up.....I had not done that" he excuses himself and climbs up

"What's up with him now....he's not happy yet he's supposed to be the happiest here" Mac says

"Don't worry...I know his problem....let me talk to him"

"Go you two lovebirds.... go talk to him, he wants some love....if you know you know"

"That's bad manners Mac" Monica reprimands but the man is too happy to even care

"Melanie is really something else....my God where do we get women with guts like her from....so romantic?" he runs off

"Where to..."

"This deserves some celebration.... I need to get some things from out......they all smile..........

Tobi slowly enters his room and sits down on the bed

" Mel Mel Mel......you surprise me my love.... you surprise me and the love I feel for you right now is too much that it has made me practically mute" the door opens and he looks up, his happy face turns into frown

"You're looking ugly with that face"

"It's a look of disappointment....." he gets up and walks over to her

"What was that you said....what came over you, I didn't like it one bit"

"Would you have been so happy if I said oh yes he raped me?"

"That's not it"

"What then"

"I just wanted to be the one to take care of everything that's all"

"In what way Tobi... what way, by telling everything to those Hungry people" he walks away from her

"I hate lies.....I hate them Melanie"

"So do I Tobi..." she follows him

"But don't forget that you're an expert in that department"

"What is that supposed to mean"

"Five years Tobi.... five years, you kept me in the dark and that's what is called lies" this really gets to him and he's hurt, Mel can see from the way he looks at her

"I'm so sorry I said that but please, let's not fight over this....all I wanted was to get those guys off our backs.....they were becoming annoyingly nosy" he walks to the wardrobe to get a clean towel

"You can't go in there before we finish this Tobi" he drops the towel down

"Well that's not all Mel.... I'm jealous, yes I'm jealous because I'm not the only one who loves you so much" Mel is shocked

"Are you saying this because of that insignificant fool who embarrassed himself earlier....."

"He can never give up and I feel so guilty of coming between you two"

"That's nonsense..... I don't want to ruin my already beautiful day so get over yourself and remember no one has ever seen my nakedness except the one I love" she walks away

"Melanie wait..." she stops and turns

"It's too Early to start this Tobi... freshen up and get out there..... your mother and friend are waiting" she turns her back to walk out

"You're leaving just like that" she was actually waiting for this so she comes back and raises her toes up the way she always does every time she kisses him so she can match with his giant figure....she gives him a slight kiss and wants to get get away but he catches her waist....he pulls her to himself creating no room for anything not even for a mosquito to pass

"Why do you want to torture me in this manner" he's talking in a sexy tone and she loves it...she bites her lower lip and he's instantly aroused.....she smiles and he takes advantage of that as he bites her lower lip slightly

"Aaauch...that was painful" she pushes him down and he falls on the bed as Mel takes advantage and runs away

"Come back here....come let's finish this" she's already out....Tobi feels so stupid but he can't stop laughing

"I guess I need a cold shower after all"...........

Ronald drives the car in to the compound and creates fire....everywhere is quiet and he's sure his coward of a mother has not left, he's not going to have it easy with her

" Where are you.... where is that witch....where are you mother, come out here and finish this, come kill me once and for all" he's screaming at the top of his voice and his mother and father come running out

"Son what's going on"

"Ask you wife....ask her and let her explain to you how exactly she worked so hard to ruin and screw me over....."

"Calm down...she's your mother"

"I'm not even sure about that anymore"

"Watch your tongue Ronald.... I'm your mother"

"I won't.... I won't, you hated Melanie so much that you didn't want her for my wife but look at me....take a very long look at me I have become a laughing stock....a fool, a loser all thank to my mighty mother.....the woman of class, a woman who knows it all"

"What's happening..... what is he talking about" his father asks

"Don't mind him Darling"

"He shouldn't mind me right?.... well he should mind me and he's got to mind me.....I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Melanie even after knowing she was raped and she was carrying a rapist's child.... my love for her was sure and I was only being tested....was that really too much for a man to yearn for?... spending the rest of her life with the man she loves"

"What rape son.... I thought she said there was no rape and she didn't actually love you....you should be thankful things actually turned out this way"

"That's crap dad....total crap.... sure shit, she was only covering up for her husband to defend his Honour and you know why" he walks closer

"It's because for her it's time to pay us back....because for her, she's aware my mother your wife here is responsible for the fact that the reporters were there in her home today"

"Whaaaaat"

"Yes and that's not all....Melanie hates all of us, she would stop at nothing in order to destroy all of us" Ronald senior turns to His wife

"Is all that he's saying true"

"Don't even deny it mother..... you're the brain behind those press people today and you equally contributed to what led to her rape five years ago and yes..... you not only did you do that but you made sure you painted my head and mind with nonsense and instilled fear in me few days to our wedding so that I would chicken out and yes being the idiot I am I did....I did"

"That's enough...." she slaps his lips

"I have heard enough of your baseless rantings and false accusations..... did I take your brain away from you....listen carefully, real men don't allow themselves to be made decisions for...... you had all the support you needed in order to make Melanie your wife but you let your head be controlled so don't blame me, blame yourself for being a coward and for the fact that her own rapist was able to win her heart over" he wants to slap her back... He's looking so dangerous and God knows how he was able to control himself, he looks at her with so much hatred

"Look me in the eyes Lillian.... I'm not drunk so I'm warning you, the same energy you put in separating Melanie and I should be the same energy you use to bring my woman back into my life....you have twenty four hours.....twenty four hours to bring her back into my life so start counting because it starts now....I don't care how you do it you bitch but I want her back if not" he steps away

"I'm going to burn this mansion down" he walks backwards until when he gets to the car but he makes sure he maintained eye contact with his mother.....he opens the door and points at her with his finger, he wants to say something but Alas... he gets in and drives out

"See what your son.....only son has turned in to"

"No no no.....don't say my son, when. I wanted them to all grow up in decency and the fear of the lord what did you do as their mother.....you frustrated all my efforts and defended all their disrespects....... I was always away from home and the closest person they were to was you.... i was more like a stranger to them"

" Don't turn this on me Ronald....all I did was for their good"

"Sure see how the good turned out..... but I want to know... what have you got to do with all those accusations"

"Your son is crazy... what he said weren't true" her husband looks at her critically and she can see he's believing all that Ron said already

"Lillian you were a very humble girl from a humble background but you let wealth that isn't even yours to cloud sense of reasoning and judgement.....how did you get there"

"It's called class...."

"But I never thought of class when I sort you out"

"But times have changed my Darling" she wants to hold onto him but he doesn't let her

"If I ever find out that you indeed had anything to do with that rape of Melanie or what happened today, Remember what I told you five years ago......I will not only divorce you but I will leave you with nothing but again this time around in prison so be careful how you operate" he walks back in and Lillian is scared

"I need to earn back my son's trust....I need to show him I'm sorry even if I have to fake it.....we should look for a way out if this mess because I'm not Ready to lose all I have worked so hard to achieve".....

To be continued