Carl, The Mysterious Healer

Chapter 7

The shock was much that Carl and Vivian kept staring at each other while Ronald's father was still holding the key.

"Take it, it's yours" he said again.

It took Carl six months after graduating from army college before he was able to buy his first car. Now, someone was giving him a car because he treated his son?

When Angel noticed that neither her mom nor Carl was ready to collect the car key.

She moved forward to collect the key from Ronald's father.

"Such a smart girl" he complimented Angel.

"This is huge. I wasn't expecting this and thank you for this" Carl finally found his voice and appreciated the man.

"It's nothing to what is coming into your way" the man replied, then he was interrupted by the ringing tone of his phone 

He excused himself to pick the call.

"I have thought about it. The store is vacant and hasn't been used for a while. We will clean it up, so that you can be using it for the herbs. At this rate, you will soon get your personal office. I'm happy for you" Vivian whispered to him and grinned.

Ronald's father soon comes back and apologizes for the delay.

"Will you come inside?" Vivian immediately asked and led the way Inside.

They were all seated in the living room and Vivian served them juice.

The driver also entered with a bag.

Ronald's father unzipped the bag and brought out a bundle of dollars.

"That's a hundred thousand dollars. When will the herbs be ready?" He uttered.

"Within two days, it should be ready. You can drop your business card for me to call you when I'm done with it" Carl answered.

This time around, he was getting used to it and wasn't too surprised again. In addition, he started to behave like a professional.

"Alright. The call I received earlier was from my friend. I told him when I left the hospital earlier about Ronald's situation and he would like to meet you. In Fact, he couldn't wait for me to seek your approval as he is already on his way. He will be in the next one hour since he is coming with a chopper. I hope you are going to help him too" Ronald's father added, requesting an appointment for his friend.

As he was saying it, Vivian rushed inside to bring a pen and jotter.

"What's the nature of his ailment? We need to know since he will be here soon, so that we can be prepared " She inquired.

Ronald's father moved closer, like he was about to tell them a secret.

"There is something that he has been hiding for the past three years. His wife gave birth to a baby girl and she hasn't been okay since then. The girl couldn't sit, talk or walk. Cerebral palsy was diagnosed but all effort to make her better proved to be abortive. He is a very powerful person in society and he has been trying to hide this from the public. We will be happy if you can treat this girl and take the secret to your grave too " he explained, in a whispering tone.

"That's not bad. Carl here will work on it as long as your friend can pay him handsomely" Vivian replied like she was Carl's personal assistant.

Carl closed his eyes, trying to recall the best remedy for that kind of disease.

"Okay, no problem. We will be expecting him" he finally answered.

Ronald's father, his wife and driver Left after a while.

"This is huge!" Vivian screamed happily almost immediately as they left.

"I know. I wasn't expecting this to happen so fast. I guess heaven is on my side" Carl responded, feeling excited for the first time after his last meeting with Richard.

"What about Helen? Are you going to treat her?" Little Angel asked.

Nothing concerned her about the money, all that she was after was her friend's health.

"Sure, your mom and I will see her during her working shift tomorrow and we will think of a way to save her," Carl promised.

She was excited and started dancing happily.

"We need to give you a new look. The one of a professional healer" Vivian suggested.

"I'm not only a healer but also a fighter. I am a Warlord and will soon work towards that" he replied.

"Okay, okay, Mr Warlord. Let's barb your hair and change your outfit. Your rich patient will be here soon and you need to dress the way you want to be addressed. Follow me" she pulled him up and together, they went inside.

***

An hour later, The sound of a chopper was heard at Vivian's house. The chopper landed at a stone thrown opposite her house.

"They are here" Vivian informed Carl as she helped him to adjust his shirt.

"Alright, let's go and meet them" he answered 

Both walked outside the house at the same time the girl was being brought Inside.

Vivian rushed to help the girl but Carl stopped her when he saw the girl's parents.

Alas! They were Richard and Alisha.

Richard halted his steps, likewise Alisha.

Carl wasn't amazed. He knew they were going to meet sooner or later but Richard was scared. Seeing the man he killed a few days ago was like a nightmare.

Was he hallucinating? No! Carl was alive!

Alisha was trembling upon seeing her ex-husband.

"Hi guys, are you surprised to see me here?Well, you guys ain't dreaming. It's me, Carl Maxwell, your worst nightmare!" He smirked as he introduced himself, walking closer to them.

"Y-you-you!" Richard stuttered, pointing at him.

"Yes, it's me. The person you killed is back to life and I'm sure that you would try to kill me again. Try it, kill me again and let's see if you will succeed this time" he roared like an angry lion.

Alisha ran back to hide beside her husband while Vivian was speechless, wondering what was going on. 

"Are you herbalists? How the Heck is that possible?" He was damn shocked.

"Oh, you think I'm dead and who you are seeing right is a ghost? I'm happy to inform you that I made it out alive and your worst nightmare is coming to hunt you soon. I don't need to say much because I can see that heaven is helping me already. You gave birth to a deformed daughter? Wow, Incredible!" He let out a devilish smirk.

"Let's go back. This dude can't treat my daughter. There is a mix up somewhere " Richard uttered, breathing heavily as he was talking to his wife, Alisha 

"He can treat her. Just give him a try and watch him treat your daughter" Vivian interrupted

That was when she got noticed by Richard and Alisha.

He paused, wondering who she might be 

"Of course, I can treat his daughter but the price is huge and it isn't what money can buy. Are you ready to do it?" Carl questioned, patiently waiting for Richard's response.