ALONE ROAD

EPISODE 9: THE BETRAYAL Amara couldn't stop staring at the birth certificate. Mother: Sarah Adeyemi. But Sarah was supposed to be her mother's sister. Nothing made sense anymore. She called the one person she thought she could trust. Nadia. “I need to see you.” “Where?” “Your house.” There was a long silence. “Okay.” When Amara arrived, Nadia immediately knew something was wrong. Amara held up the certificate. “Tell me the truth.” Nadia's face changed. “Where did you get that?” “So you know about it.” “I can explain.” “Then explain.” Nadia sighed. “Daniel gave it to me months ago. He asked me to keep it safe.” Amara froze. “And you never told me?” “I was trying to protect you.” “I don't need protection anymore. I need the truth.” Nadia began crying. “Daniel discovered something about your birth. He believed Sarah wasn't your aunt.” “Then who was she?” Nadia hesitated. “Your biological mother.” Amara stepped back. “No.” “I'm sorry.” “Then Elena…” “Wasn't your biological mother.” Silence filled the room. “Why did Elena raise me?” Nadia shook her head. “She didn't. After the accident, Elena disappeared. Sarah took you.” “Why?” “I don't know.” “You do know.” Nadia remained silent. “I knew Sarah was your mother,” she finally whispered. Amara's eyes filled with tears. “You let me spend my entire life believing a lie.” “I was scared.” “Of who?” “Daniel's father. He threatened my family. He said people would get hurt if I told you.” “So you chose to lie to me?” “I chose to keep you alive.” Amara pulled away. Then she noticed a photograph on Nadia's table. It showed Nadia standing beside Daniel. The date was two weeks before the wedding. “You told me you hadn't seen Daniel for months.” Nadia went pale. “When did you meet him?” “Three days before the wedding.” “What did he tell you?” “He said he was going to disappear. It was the only way to keep you safe.” “Safe from whom?” Nadia looked at her. “Your father.” Amara froze. “My father is dead.” Nadia shook her head. “No, Amara.” Then she whispered: “Your father is alive.” Before Amara could respond, Nadia's phone rang. She answered, then handed it to Amara. A man's voice came through. “Tell her the truth.” “Who is this?” “The man you've been calling dead for nineteen years.” The call ended. Amara stared at Nadia. “I’m sorry,” Nadia whispered. As Amara walked away, her phone buzzed. A message appeared: “You finally know who betrayed you.” Another followed. “Now find out why.” TO BE CONTINUED…

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