Being alone Episode 31 & 32

BEING ALONE
EPISODE 31
 
 
We started talking to mum,asking her of possibilities of getting Nenye out of the house. She was surprised about our sudden interest in her. We had to tell her what happened that Thursday,then she said something that I never thought of.
Mum: If the police can get that criminal to confess to the crime and name whoever s£nt him which is madam Okoye, it will be a lot easier. She would be arrested and you’ll get all your properties back. That way,you can take care of your sister without her having to leave the house.
Kamsi: Mum you’re a genius. Let’s go to the station immediately.
Mum: But wait. Why will a woman treat her child that way? I’ve never heard of that.
Me: I’m surprised myself.
Mum: Anyways,let’s just go immediately. That woman doesn’t deserve to be with a child.
We called Ted,Ken and Gospel who were all at work and they decided to join us at the station.
We got there an hour later and mum informed the DPO on duty of our mission which was to see the criminal. He willingly brou-ght him in and I saw him. He was the boss,the one who had m©l£st£dme most.
He saw me and looked away immediately.
Me: Why?
He looked at me and bent his head.
Me: Am I not young enough to be your sister? What did I ever do to you?
Guy1: You no do me anything abeg.
Me: Then why? Why did you do that to me? Every girl always cherishes her first time. But look at what you did to me. You made me regret being a woman,you made me wish for death. Why?
Guy1: Sister abeg no vex. Na your mama o. My mind never settle since we do that operation. i bin no wan talk but now wey i don see you, abeg, forgive me. She pay us good money for that job. I no suppose say this one but na me and my guys dem kill your papa.
Kamsi and I shouted in surprise. Mummy looked away and shook her head.
DPO: Inspector,take him back to the cell. Get three boys from the counter. We’re going to arrest someone.
Inspector: Yes sir.
He led the ra-pist back to the cell and in the next minute,we were all ri-ding to the Okoye’s house. It was when we were driving out of the station that Ted, Ken and Gospel were also driving in. We all got down again and ti-pped them all that happened.
We all drove in a convoy and soon enough,we were at the house. We got down and I led the way into the house. Mrs Okoye was watching a premiere at televista. She saw the entourage and sat up.
Mrs Okoye: Amanda, you’re here. What’s happening?
That moment,Nenye c@m£ downstairs. She c@m£ and hvgged Kamsi and I,then greeted everyone else in the room.
DPO: You’re Mrs Okoye right?
Mrs Okoye: Of course.
DPO: You’re un-der arrest,for masterminding the r@p£ of Miss Chimamanda Okoye and the death of Mr Alex Okoye.
Nenye: What? Daddy?
I nodded
Nenye: Jesus.
Mrs Okoye said nothing. She just stood up and went to the police officer.
Mrs Okoye: Can I call my lawyer?.
Mrs Kalu: Imagine. What will he defend? Its crystal clear that you’re guilty.
Nenye was sobbing now and I was holding her affectionately.
DPO: Thanks for not re-sisting arrest. You all will also follow us to the station to write down your statements.
Mrs Okoye was arrested and while they led her away,I slumped on a couch to cry while Nenye went upstairs to change into something better.
I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked up. I looked up and it was Ken.
I stood up and we hvgged each other affectionately.
Ken: It’s okay. St©p crying.
Me: She killed daddy. She killed the father that I know. Why is she this wicked? Because he said he was going to take me out of the house?
He hvgged me again and this time,he didn’t let go.
Ken: We’re here for you now. I promise you’ll never feel pain,hurt or heartbreak anymore. We won’t leave you,I promise.
He let go and pe-cked my forehead.
Ken: Come,we’ll ride in my car.
He left while I waited for Nenye to come down.
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With money, life could be so easy. But on the other hand,money can’t buy everything.
With the necessary connections and a wonderful lawyer,mum got me back my properties and I officially bec@m£ a land and property owner. Of course,I gave all the papers to mum. She had given me everything I nee-ded and hoped for in life. I knew those do¢v-ments were not enough to pay her back for everything but at least,I started from there.
It was more of a reunion. We were all happy including Nenye. She had insisted on leaving for the village but mummy refused, telling her that she would live with the Kalus till she’s re-ady to settle down.
While we p@rtied and drank wine, Ken was mostly beside me,never leaving my side. We were about eating when I asked Nenye to go up and call Kamsi,who had gone up to take a call outside the loud music. I watched her climb the stair,admiring the way her h!ps has expanded due to the pregnancy, I don’t know but she turned immediately and her foot sli-pped,then she fell,rolling down and landing at the foot of the stair. She zoned out immediately. There was blood on her head and blood was also coming out from her b©dy. I froze. Ken and Gospel rushed to pick her while mum shut down the music. I started crying immediately. How can I loose the remnant of my sibling?
As they carried her out,I didn’t move. I couldn’t move. I just watched them leave while mum followed,saying something that I didn’t get.
Kamsi c@m£ down and immediately she saw blood,she started screaming,asking me what had happened. I still didn’t say a word. She pushed me down on a cushion,yet I didn’t say anything.
She started calling everyone but nob©dy answered their phones. In my state of shock,I wished she could re-ad minds. It was as if I had lost my voice.
They didn’t come home that night and I didn’t leave that cushion. Kamsi sat down beside me,saying things I couldn’t hear. We remained that way till morning when Ken c@m£ in with Ted.
I still couldn’t speak,my br@in hadn’t registered what was happening so I couldn’t hear whatever they were saying with Kamsi. I saw the look of fear in Ken’s eyes as he carried me out of the house,into the car and straight to the hospital where I was admitted immediately.
I don’t know how long my eyes were closed but when I woke up,the first person I asked after was Nenye. The nurse who was beside me said she’ll call her for me,but instead,Kamsi c@m£ in.
She sat on a chair beside my be-d and held my hand.
Kamsi: Doctor said it was shock. How’re you?
Me: Where’s Chinenye?
Kamsi: She’s fine.
Me: Let me see her plea-se.
Kamsi: You can’t. You’re not healthy yourself.
Me: plea-se let me just see her. I nee-d to see her.
Kamsi: I’ll call Ken.
She left immediately and my heart started beating. She was hiding something from me and I must know what that thing was. I’m sure Ken will never lie to me.
The door opened and Ken c@m£ in alone. I smiled at him and he gave me a pe-ck on my forehead.
Ken: How’re you?
Me: I’m okay. How’s my sister?
He breathed out,but his smile never disappeared so I had hope.
Ken: She lost the baby before we got here but she’s fine. Though she’s in coma now but doctor has said that she’ll be fine.
Was I happy or not? I was lost in mixed feelings.
Ken: Kamsi just left to get you food and change of clothes. I’ll stay here with you.
He sat down and held my hands in his.
Me: Have you eaten?
Ken: Yes.
Me: Where’s mum?
Ken: We asked her to go home. She’s being here since the night Nenye was brou-ght here and when you c@m£,her worries doubled and she refused eating or slee-ping. Gospel had to f0rç£fully take her home this morning.
I was grateful. I had love around me and it served as a protec-tion. It was all that I nee-ded to be happy.
I was discharged that day so I went in immediately to see Nenye. She looked so peaceful while she was in a far away sleep. I heaved a sigh and said a quic-k prayer.
Ken drove me home to see mum later in the evening. We hvgged each other and shed a little tear before she made me promise her that the next time I’ll be in a hospital be-d would be when I’m about to deliver. Ken and I laughed and I made that promise,not sure of when it will be but I was hopeful, once I’m done with school and working,I’ll get a better man to love me………………..that’s what all ladies say anyways.
BEING ALONE
EPISODE 32
A week and three days after I was discharged, Nenye regained consciousness. I was the happiest person on earth that day. I had gone to school and was about boarding a cab home when Kamsi called, asking me to rush to the hospital. I got there and everyone was there; Ted, Ken, Mum, Gospel, Kamsi and hmmm, Hillary.
Nenye looked so happy. I embr@ced her in a warm hvg that lasted for eternity. The atmosphere was peaceful and everyone had smiles on their faces.
Immediately I got the chance, I pu-ll-ed Kamsi out of the room and began interrogating her;
Me: What is that cheat doing here?
Kamsi: Calm down joor. He’s here to see your sister.
Me: Who asked him to come?
Kamsi: The same person who brou-ght him to see you while you were unconscious last two weeks.
Me: He c@m£ here?
Kamsi: Yes.
Me: And who is that person? I’m sure it’s Gospel.
Kamsi: Nope. Ken.
Me: Ken?
Kamsi: See babe, this guy is really sorry. While you were here,he’s magically worked himself back into our lives. He really regrets what happened. You know we women can be devils sometimes. Rose wanted him and he couldn’t resist her because he’s being without a woman for long. Try to un-derstand how this thing works.
Me: You’re preaching me now,for him?
Kamsi: It’s not preaching. It’s the fact. I know how much you love this guy,I saw it in your eyes when you c@m£ in here. Don’t let a single mistake ruin your chance to a perfect relationsh!p.
Me: It wasn’t a single mistake Kammy. He did it twice.
Kamsi: Don’t be this difficult Amy,don’t loose this guy.
She walked out and left me to think about it. I heaved a sigh and sat down on a chair in the corridor. Ken c@m£ immediately and joined me.
Ken: How was school today?
Me: Was fine. Though there was nothing serious done today.
Ken: Okay. You look so different. Any problem?
I looked at him,how will I tell him that he’s my problem since he’s the one who brou-ght Hillary to the hospital.
Me: I’m fine.
Ken: So now that your sister is fine,you’ll have time to spend with me right?
Me: Of course.
Ken: Thanks. How about dinner in my ap@rtment tonight? I want to make a special delicacy that I learnt from YouTube. You in?
Me: Why not? I love tasting new and interesting delicacies. Hope it’ll be worth my coming?
Ken: You should trust me.
Me: And do I come with Kamsi?
Ken: I mentioned it to her,but she said she’s going out with Ted.
Me: Okay then. I’ll be there. And hey,better finish up before I come cause I won’t help with anything.
He threw his head back and laughed.
Ken; Okay. I knew you were a lazy girl. I’ll be throu-gh before seven.
Me: Good for you.
Ken: Let’s get back to the room. Mum was saying something before I c@m£ out.
And it happened that mum was saying that she alre-ady had a flight scheduled for five. She had a fashion show to attend in Dubai and from there,she’ll leave for London to get more supplies. Gospel drove her home to pick her bags and head for the airport while we all remained at the hospital,cracking jokes and yabbing each other.
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We got to toskana h0tel at a little past 8pm. Eyes turned to Ken and I and I was embarras-sed even before I sat down. I had decided to look S-xy tonight,the motive was to show some flesh,get drun!kand sleep away my thoughts. I was in something you can call a mini go-wn which showed off lots of cleavages and the back has a v-cut from the shoulders down to the t©p of my behind. My make up wasn’t light,I had matched my go-wn with a pink boot and no purse. I didn’t even go with my phone,what’s the nee-d since I don’t plan on being myself before coming home. Ken had stared at me with open mouth as I stepped out of the house but I just laughed it off,but this mini crowd got me quite embarras-sed.
We sat down in a secluded p@rt and placed our orders,I made sure wine comes first and clearly enough,Ken was surprised.
Ken: You would have simply ordered for food.
Me: I know. We’re not going out now,are we?
Ken: Nope.
Me: I want to enjoy tonight. Don’t spoil it.
He smiled and brou-ght out his phone. He typed something and quic-kly dropped the phone.
Me: So tell me what you were trying to make back there.
He chuckled and I smiled at his triability to be a teenager (don’t argue that word.I know it doesn’t exist but I figured it’s the best for now).
Ken: I’ll tell you later tonight.
Me: Looks like you were just trying to make $h!t.
He laughed,throwing his head back and just then,our wine c@m£ in a bucket of ice. I helped myself out immediately downing a glas-s of the fairly h0t drink which I knew would be doing wonders soon.
Ken; Do you want to tell me anything?
Me: Yes. But that’ll be on our way home.
Ken: Is that why you’re drinking?
Me: Nope.
Ken: Amy,you just show up new abilities everyday. Never knew you drink.
Me: But mum knows. You don’t live in same house with me.
Ken: Strange girl. You won’t st©p amazing me.
Me; I’m a wonder woman then.
We both laughed. Our food c@m£ and we both left ourselves to the mercy of the fried rice and chicken.
Me: So,any chance you’re getting back with Nenye?
He paused and looked at me.
Me: I’m sorry if the question upsets you.
Ken: It’s alright. I was expecting that question anyways.
Me: Okay
Ken: Nenye is a nice girl. She really is but was influenced by her mother. I was upset with her for being an aid to whatever you went throu-gh. But seeing her in this her pres£nt condition,I realised that she was a pawn and every blame I had on her washed away.
Me: So?
Ken: I loved her. She’s my first love and always will be but I can’t be with her anymore. I’m loving someone else alre-ady.
Me: Wow. Interesting.
Ken: You see,I like you a lot. I even made the mistake of falling in love with you.
I dropped my cutleries and looked up at him.
Ken: Let me finish. I fell for you because you have a very simple nature,you’ve got a big heart and you have a forgiving spirit. You’re beautiful,well end owned and intelligent. What more can a man want from a woman. I fell so madly that I had to start distancing myself from you because there are some things that are not meant to be. Coming to you when I know I have a brother who’s also crazy about you will be a b!ow to our family. I had to let go and the very day I met that decision was the day I met the one who I’m loving now.
I fought to find my voice. Where was it? I raised my fork to see if it was there but no. I cleared my throat and yes,I found it.
Me: Uhm….I’m surprised.
He took a sip of his drink and nodded.
Ken: I knew you would be. But it’s best that I told you,now,let’s enjoy the meal before it gets cold.
I felt like I was in a strange place. Ken was a perfect gentleman. Why didn’t I re-ad the writing on the wall all this time? At least,I would have seen if I will feel the same thing for him. Wait! Am I alright at all? What did he just say now? Yes. It’s wrong to d@t£ two brothers. I can’t even see myself doing that. Mum would be so disappointed. I smiled at Ken for his intelligence and continued with my meal.
Few minutes later,we were done and using a serviette.
Ken: I’ll be back in a minute. I nee-d to shake hands with a friend of mine that’s being calling.
I laughed,audible enough to attra-ct people and he joined me.
Me: Your friend indeed.
Ken: What was I supposed to say?
He stood up and walked around to where I was. He gave me a pe-ck on my forehead and we smiled.
Ken: Better don’t t©uçh that your drink again.
Me: Ah! But we’ll pay for it so I nee-d to finish it.
Ken; I’m serious here now. St©p taking it. I’ll get you one good for you when I’m back
I nodded and he walked away,going to shake whatever friend he has down there
Ken: Hillary,we all were angry with you,I still am anyways. The girl in question was my girlfriend. You were kpanshing my babe when you have my sister as a girlfriend. Is that not simply wickedness? If you wanted to cheat,why not go for someone else? You’re just like a rat, you’ll be b!tt!g and b!owing us so we won’t feel the pain. Don’t think I’ll forgive you because you did me wrong big time. Even if she was the one coming to you, you would have at least,told Amy or myself but you did not.
Hillary: I’m sorry bro. I was trying to protect our relationsh!ps.
Ken: Pro what? If Amy hadn’t seen you both that day,you two will still be frol!çk!ng together. I just did this because of my sister not for anything else. Amy,I’ll be in the car.
Me: Wait!.
He looked at me and I saw sadness in his eyes. He wasn’t happy.
Me: How do you expect me to be happy when you’re not? If you’re angry with him,why bring us back together? Why can’t we be like we were? Let’s put everything aside and move on. You know I love him so much and I love you as much,being angry with him won’t make his relationsh!pwith me work out perfectly. plea-se Ken,for my sake,for this love you have for me,forgive him.
Ken: And what about Rose?
Me: I judge you’re a wise man Ken. Without batting eyelids,you know who’s faulty here and you know the best way to handle this. But being angry,do you think I’ll be bold enough to d@t£ someone whom my brother doesn’t like?.
Hillary’s head was bent all this while,I don’t know if its out of shame,guilt or anger.
Ken heaved a sigh and smiled at me.
Ken: It’s alright. You know I’ll do anything for you.
I smiled.
Ken: Hillary?
Hillary looked up and I saw tears at the edges of his eyes.
Hillary: I’m sorry man. I’m so ashamed of myself.
Ken: It’s okay. Let’s go home.
Hillary: Thank you.
Me: Thanks Ken.
Ken: Now I’m feeling special
We three stood up,Ken dropped some money on the table and we walked out all smiles. Was I lucky? Of course I am and not even you, yes, you, I mean you,can be half as lucky as I’m becoming this days.
 
 
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