Chapter 15 The Divorce

• At the Johnson mansion, Emmanuel was talking to his wife Rosemary, “My dearest wife, in two weeks’ time the marriage between James and Victoria will be over,” said her husband with sadness. His wife was overjoyed, “I didn’t believe Victoria when she said she didn’t love my son, I thought she would play tricks on my son. James told me that Victoria never called him, never looked for him. I’m looking forward to my son’s engagement banquet. The invitation cards are ready.” Emmanuel told his wife that he asked Mark Anthony to design the billboard of James and Serene with their engagement details. “My dearest wife, please give me the invitation card and their photos. Please don’t tell James I want it to be a surprise. After two weeks, I will personally send the engagement invitation cards.” His wife was so happy and kissed him.
• After work, James decided to go to his apartment. He was not feeling well. He needed a quiet and peaceful place to rest. Victoria was sitting in the living room reading a document. She raised her head when she saw James and smiled, “are you alright? You don’t look well. Do you want me to call a doctor?” James smiled and said, “I have a cold. Don’t worry, after I sleep, I will be fine.” Victoria was not convinced, “Must I ask Uncle Ed to prepare dinner now or do you want to sleep first?” James was comparing Victoria and Serene in his heart. He felt disappointed. He smiled bitterly and said, “Let me close my eyes for a few minutes, then we will eat.” James didn’t go to his bedroom. He slept on the sofa in the living room.
• When Victoria saw that James had fallen asleep, she went to him and touched his forehead. He was burning. She asked Uncle Ed to call the family doctor. Dr Michael took his temperature, it was sky high, he prescribed the medicine and left. Uncle Ed went to the pharmacy to buy medicine. Victoria went to the bathroom and took out the basin with cold water and towel. She took off his shirt and wiped his body with the towel. Uncle Ed came back with medicine. “Uncle Ed, please help me to give James the medicine. They tried to open his mouth to no avail. Victoria went to her room and came back with the medication syringe. She dissolved the tablet in water and put it in a syringe. James drank all the medicine. Victoria didn’t stop wiping his body with a cold towel.