coincidence episode 79

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*CHAPTER 79*
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‘Women, they think they can keep a secret, it
is written all over her face”
”Why is he talking to himself hmm?” Jimmy
asks walking up to him with a slender woman
on his arm ”Won’t you great me?”
Jacob turns to stare at him, he doesn’t stop
him when Jimmy comes closer to him nor
when he hu-g him. ”See how you clean up nice”
The cameras are rolling, clic-k clic-k sound,
Jacob manages a smile. They near him.
Jimmy wore a hat, since when does he wear a
hat. He frowns slightly.
Jimmy turns and smiles for the camera, he
ki-sses the woman by his side, she gushes
over him. Then leaving his father, he comes to
Gem.
”You look ravishing as always’ he hu-gs her and
then ki-sses her cheeks ”Meet my date, Lolita”
he winks
”Good afternoon Mrs Wellington, i must say it
is an honor to finally meet you and your family
and-” Jimmy nudges her away
”Should i join you to welcome Jaime? If he
isn’t here that is”
”No, it is fine, go on in with your date”
”very well- mother!” he smiles whispering to
her, audible for his father’s ears as well.
”Mr Jimmy. Mr Jimmy, how do you feel
knowing that Jaime Lockswire beat you at the
primaries?” A reporter seizes the opportunity
and throws at him.
He turns ”We win some, we lose some”
”Now that he is President, how would you feel
if he becomes the next Mayor of Chocolate
city?” someone else throws
”Well, anything can happen, who knows who
can become the next Mayor, thats a few weeks
away”
”About the allegations, what is the outcome?”
He smiles stiffly , he opens his arms wide ”I
don’t see cuffs, i think the Miss probably
watched too many movies- but i shouldn’t
insult Mr Jaime’s date” he laughs, a few
people do too, Gem and Jacob do not ”Plus, a
dead rogue cop can’t be spitting dabs, if you
know what i mean” he laughs ”Plus, i am a
good citizen, never done no crime so whoever
was trying to frame me did a bad job. Infact,
you call me Jesus!” he laughs
”Jimmy!” Jacob’s voice came sternly
”The Mayor can’t take a joke!”
”Mr Jimmy, one more question, what is your
relationship with the Wellington family and your
bone of contention with Mr Jaime Lockswire?”
”Wouldn’t you like to you!” he frowns, then he
smiles ”I have nothing but love and respect for
the Family and me and Jaime, just because we
compete for seat doesn’t mean there is a bone
of contention, i am here aren’t i to celebr@te
him? You reporters play too much. That would
be all for all” he winks, grabs his date and
then disappears inside the hall.
Jacob’s mood suddenly goes sour, he looks
into the crowd which was filled with media
news team, security officials and agents and a
few guests taking pictures at the red carpet, he
catches Salim’ eyes. Salim nods, mouthing that
he has eyes on him, all would be well.
Jacob breaths.
”Lost you there for a second” Gem observes
”No, all is well. Where is that damn boy?”
Gem smiles ”He has a woman now, and we
women love to make a grand entrance, allow
the boy a few ones” she smiles as Christine
alights from her car, dressed beautiful and is
ushered up the stairs as securities wade off
reporters from her and camera men.
”Christine, don’t you look marvelous” she hu-gs
her ”I would like to speak to you after, if you
have the time?”
”Yes Gem, of course” she smiles, she pecks
Jacob on his cheeks she smiles broadly
”Where is the Party boy and his slut?” she
turns around,
”What?” a shock Gem breaths
”Oopps, it sli-pped!” she laughs walking away
with a gait to her steps
Jacob frowns , maybe he should have put
some restriction on some guests ”I cannot
believe she just said that?” Gem says with a
hand to her che-st
Jacob sighs ”Christine is not well, i do not
think she is..see her eyes, empty- why do i
feel she is here to cause trouble?” He wonders
if he should ask someone to take her home
”Never mind, i would straighten her up later,
my God , if Jaime didn’t tell us about
Alexander’s profession, by God i would have
had an heart attack. But he doesn’t nee-d the
whole world to know about that, and Christine
should be mores sensible than that” Gem is
upset
”Don’t let her upset you!”
”Trying not to but we would have that talk” she
states
”Well, maybe later, because you son just
pulled up and we don’t want to ruin his special
night , for a special announcement!” Jacob
watches as security agents, police officials
suddenly step forward wading off everyone
from coming close to their entourage. The
door is opened for him, he comes down,
reaches out for Alexander as he helps her out.
Every reporter wanted to ask a question, every
cameraman made sure he had good pictures,
police officials push them further back.
She frowns and then stares him ”What special
announcement?”
”You are not very subtle my love, making
inquires about wedding halls and all that in the
shower..your happy shrill when you talk about
family and then grand kids , it is obvious-
Jaime will ask Alexander to marry him” he
smiles
”You old fox” she punches him playfully ”You
sly old fox” she laughs shaking her head
”No, old discerning fox – but i have to act
surprise so..don’t tell on me” he turns away
from her ”Jaime” he opens his hand wide to
embr@ce his son, Jaime didn’t let go off
Alexander.
‘Father” he smiles ”You seem too happy to see
me, should i be scared?”
”Nonsense!” he hu-gs him again ”Alexander, you
make him look like a better man”
”Mr Wellington ” she smiles allowing him ki-ss
her cheeks ”I am afraid i would have to agree
with you on that”
”What?”Jaime laughs ”Mother, you do not
support them do you” He ki-sses her, she hu-gs
him ti-ght and then smiles, she pulls away to
stare at both of them
”I am sorry son, but she does makes you look
good”
”Oh, my heart! i give up, my parents have
suddenly broken my poor old heart!” he bows
his head
”Don’t worry, i’ll fix you!” she places her hand
over his to his che-st and stares into his eyes,
he stares back at her, it lingers.
”You fixed me already!” he whispers to her,
right before he places a slow quick ki-ss to her
li-ps.
Clic-k! Clic-k! Clic-k Clic-k Clic-k!!
”Mr Jaime, Mr Jaime!!”
”No more questions for now please” Jacob
raises his hands, he links his hand with his
wife, pulls Jaime and Alexander and allow the
cameramen take a full pictures, then he ushers
them into the hall to the waiting guests.
Tinny-B and Adam enter behind them.
With the distraction going on , no one see him
join a group of service men baring pots of
flowers and walking past, disappearing into the
backend of the building, not stopped by
anyone.
A few car packed away, a man who had left
his party of men to make a phone call is lying
down dead behind a car, stri-pped to nothing
but his brief and socks. He was the forth man
from the florist vendor supplier Kennedy had
attacked, took his cloths killing him and joining
the team of men unnoticed.
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Christine manages a smile across the room
when she saw Jimmy seated with a blonde
cheek, he raises her glas-ses to him, he
manages a quick smile and then turns away
whispering into his female companion’s ears
”When i say, you leave with him, make sure no
one sees his face”
She nods, he smiles.
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Music, food, meet and greet, the party was in
full swing. Jacob stands up, hitting his spoon
to his glas-s, everyone suddenly pays attention.
The only people who were seen walking up and
about where the serving boys and girls
ensuring that each table was served food and
drinks, more orders were taken, and the
security officials, agents who took short walks
around the hall, in and out of it to make sure
nothing was amiss.
”So, i would like to make a toast, to my
friends, business partners , to my family, my
loving wife who tolerated my shortcomings and
loved me still, to my son and to God!”
Everyone clap-s
”You see, when i began Heritage group, i didn’t
for one second believe that it would turn out to
be what it is today. I mean, a lot of you who
began with me almost gave up and well, a few
of you didn’t want to help, but i forgive you”
They laugh ”But you see it taught me
something, to always believe in myself, be
consistent, be determined and not to lose up.
That is why i would always appreciate my wife,
she was my rock. I mean, this woman got
balls, damn!”
Another round of laughter ”I was broke, i had
nothing and i kept pushing and she stood at
my side and helped all the way she could.
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you have a good
woman who has decided to go throu-ghthe bad
and the worse of the worse with you and still
standing , don’t lose her” he smiles down at
her , then he turns back to everyone ” I know
how many sacrifices i did to get here, i know
what i gave up to be here, i know all that and
it hasn’t been easy, no it hasn’t . I am glad that
all my here’s of being the President and CEO
of Heritage Group, i have been able to do great
things for my community, for the people of
Chocolate City and the environs, that is why,
me stepping aside for a younger blood, a cute
one i might add”
Another few chuckles, Jaime smiles, Jimmy
didn’t.
Jacob smiles ” me stepping aside and
knowing that my son would do much more
gives me joy. And if you must know, he is
doing wonderfully!”
”Yes Sir he is” a few people chorus
”He indeed is a replica of his father, you raised
him well” someone shouts from the crowd
Jacob smiles staring away, into space, his face
suddenly sad ” i only wish i can say for the
other” he shakes himself out of it immediately
”Anyways, tonight it is about Victory, it is about
success, it is about outstanding successes, it
is about Jaime Locskwire, the new President of
Heritage group, the one who has proven
himself in this short period of time and God
knows what more he has up his sleeves, ladies
and gentleman, the man of the hour- the man
of the hour.”
A loud applause rings throu-ghthe room.
”Yeah, that’s my best friend’s man!” Tinny-B
screams out loud, Adam chuckles , Alexander
blus-hes across the room.
”Sssh!”
”Go Jaime!” Tinny-B howls, Christine scrowls.
Jaime had to raises his hand for the applause
and cheers to die down ”Wow! ” he smiles
”Thank you, really you all honour me too much,
thank you” he hits his glas-s. The hall suddenly
becomes quiet.
”Thank you Father” he nods then he stares at
everyone ”Wow erm, i came here tonight
hoping to see a handful of people and here i
see a crowd of people and i wonder if the
entire city came out. I mean, all of you do
have busy schedules and stuff but you came
out to honour this invite? Okay seriously
though i know its for the food and drinks but it
is okay, your secret is save with me” he places
his free hand to his che-st and then smiles
Everyone laughs ”Good sense of humour like is
father” someone throws
”Very true!
Jaime smiles ”No really, i am honoured. My
father is a great man and i wonder why he
feels the nee-d to step away for an average like
me to take over-”
”Because you are a son who nee-ds to be
greater than his father” Jacob offers
”That is right” a few people chorus
”But still, he is like a pot of knowledge i desi-re
to learn from but he set me up. ” Another
laughter.
”I may not be my father, and i know i have a
lot to learn, i only seek that you all be patient
with me while i take us on this journey. My
dreams might be slightly different from what
my father had but i can as-sure you that it
would lead to thesame destination and if you
all have faith in me, trust me, i will ensure to
do all that is right by all of us. I thank you all
for giving me this opportunity, i thank you all
for your trust, and i hope that as we have
begun this journey together, we shall raise up
milestones that would be a reminder for our
children to look up to when we are gone.
Thank you once again” he raises his glas-s,
everyone raise that, he drinks, they drink.
”Also, i won’t make an excellent speech if i do
not appreciate my parents for bestowing upon
me the love, he necessary teaches to make me
the man i am today, they are my rock. I gave
them hell though ” he bites his li-ps
”We never loved you less” his mother blows
him a ki-ss
”Ofcourse, you are too good a mother. You
know, mothers are wonderful gifts from God.
Mom, if i have never appreciated you enough, i
am sorry”
”Oh, i love you baby”
He smiles ”she is one woman who can melt
my heart at a go” he raises his glas-s to her
”Here’s to mys super mother you deserve the
world and i would give you that and more. i
love you. And just so we don’t make father
jealous, i love you too pops!” he chuckles,” No
homo!!” Jacob bursts out laughing as did
everyone. Jimmy felt like screwing it all and
stabbing each and everyone of them with a
knife, he picks up his wine and then swallows
the entire contents.
Salim is standing directly behind him, a few
feet to the wall. He has men he had stationed
to put an eye on him and follow his every
moment.
He looks ahead to see Gareth and his team,
they covered the backend entrance, they only
moved when about a four men dressed in
white and black carry a platter of neatly
dressed sea food into the hall, backing the
audience and placing them in a long table
behind them.
Salim turns away, he goes back to staring at
Jimmy, speaking into his com and ensuring
every team on ground check up with him every
ten minutes.
Gareth catches Jimmy’s eyes, he turns away.
One of the men carrying the platter is
approached by a guest and asks for direction
to the men’s convenience, the server smiles
and then beckons on him to follow him. When
they are stopped, he tells the security
”He nee-ds to use the men’s”
The security moves the way and then allows
them pas-s. Kennedy smiles as they leave the
hall.
Only one returns, hiding his face from the
distracted security guarding the door and
entering back into the hall and mixes with the
guest. He takes a seat, grabs a drink and
watches her, she is smiling up at Jaime who is
still speaking.
”Oh Alexander, you disappoint me! Not to
worry, Daddy is here to take you home, this
time, this time dead or alive” he says
Jaime continues to talk , ”I am sorry i am
talking to much but, i am super happy this
evening and i have never been one to be
showy but- life is too short . ” he says
”Oh my he is going to do it!!!” Gem whispers
to her husband, ”br@ce yourself, oh i can’t keep
still, hold my hand Jacob” she smiles
Jacob held it, brou-ght it to his li-ps , brushes it
and then drops it ”Women, you get so dramatic
over such things” he chuckles
Jaime smiles ”I nee-d alot of drink for this” he
tips his head backwards and then empties the
entire contents into his mouth. ”Whoa!”
Alexander stares at him ”Hey slugger, slow
down with that” she touches his arm. He drops
the glas-s.
”Okay, you know erm, it gets to a man’s life
when he realizes that he is no longer a man
and he nee-ds to hop up on that train. Okay
that don’t make sense”
Adam stares at him ”That as-s-hole is going to
do it, i’ll be damn”
Tinny-B leans into him ”The as-s-hole, you mean
Jaime, what is he going to do?”
”’Wait for it!” he whispers
”No tell me!”
”Nope!” he smiles, Tinny-B turns away from
him, her eyes and Alexander’s connects,
”What?”
”I don’t know!” she mouths back to her friend.
Jaime is still talking.
”At a point in my life, i was in a low place,
couldn’t really talk to anyone about it and stuff
and i just went by. That was wrong but
anyhow, it happened. I am sorry to anyone who
i had hurt in the process. so you erm-know
when you meet people unexpectedly and they
just turn your life upside down in a good-bad
way, or bad-good way, i don’t know, doesn’t
make sense right? Well, it didn’t make sense
to me at the time. But, as time flew by, the
puzzles didn’t just fall into place, it fit and then
it became clear that i was missing something
essential in my life, someone essential in my
life and when i met her, i didn’t realize that she
would be the most important person in my
life” he stares at her
”What the fxxk is he doing?” Christine speaks
more to herself, she leans forward
”I think he is about to propose, oh my
Christine!” Mrs Barlow says in surprise, her
face breaking out in a smile
”No!” Christine states ”No he can’t be!” She
laughs
Jaime is still talking ”I mean when we met, we
were different sides of the poles , still is but
somehow, it just sinked into this one perfect
pole that just seems to make sense”
”What are you saying Jaime?” Alexander is
confused ”Why are you staring at me like that
and talking about me to all this people?” she
says to him
”She came blazing into my life, or i brou-ght
her into my life and i felt, hmm, she was just
some ordinary girl, but by God she wasn’t. She
is fire, she is ice and she was everything
inbetween. br@ve, not forgetting annoying” he
smiles ”Beautiful, caring and she is selfless.
She taught me a few things, most of which
made me into a different man. From her i
learnt that family comes first, from her i learnt
that you have to fight your demons, from her i
learnt that you don’t run when you are cornered,
you push back, from her i learnt that once you
retreat from what threatens you, you live
everything you care about open to harm, from
her i learnt fear is just a four lettered word
and everything you desi-re is on the other side
of it. My personal favorite is that i learnt love;
sweet, unconditional, undiluted blissful earth
shattering love that i have never felt or known
before ..and that was the nip in the bud”
”Jaime what are you doing?’ she blinks staring
at him ”seat down”
He shakes his head ” I have met a few women
in my life, but she, she is one in a million,
strong, opinionated, willed and do not be
fooled by her ha-rd no-nonsense exterior when
she has her game fight face on ” he smiles,
everyone laughs ”She is a jelly inside, my
jelly.”
”Jaime” she calls his name again, suddenly
feeling that he is about to do something,
something he didn’t prepare her for ”Jaime”
she blinks
He pushes his seat away, he puts his hand into
his pocket, he brings out the velvet small box,
he goes on his knees before her ..
”Oh my God!” she stares down at him
People gasp, the hall is suddenly still and
quiet, Christine is too shocked to speak,
Jimmy drops his glas-s and then stares
dumbfounded .
Kennedy is shocked to his bones , Tinny-B’s
mouth drops to the floor. Gem has her hand
covering her wide smile on her face, Jacob
looked on like a proud father. ”Get her son!”
”Get your girl!” Adam nods
”Alexander Beckington, i am not a perfect man,
far from it. But i would tell you this, I love you
insanely , such love that i do not believe is
sensible, but i love you that much. How it
happened, when it happened, i really don’t care
but i am thankful to God for bringing us
together. My life may not have been
meaningless without you but it has been void
of the most important ingredient, You. But i
met you and i didn’t realize it, i only did when i
thought i almost lost you. Near death
experience of the one who means alot to you
tends to open your eyes to certain things. i
mean, i didn’t realize how far gone inlove with
you till my very own mother pointed it out”
Christine throws Gem a look ..she stares back
at them
”When i did realize, i wanted to make up for
lost times, for being stupid, for not seeing that
my world was standing next to me the whole
time, i vowed to never let you go. So what do i
do? baby i stepped up”
Alexander laughs, her eyes is pooling already,
she sniffs ”Get up Jaime”
”Sssh babe, let me finish. I am not perfect but
i would bring perfection to what we both share.
I would ensure that those tears that lives your
eyes would be ones of joy and not of pain. i
would ensure to give you the world and if you
want more i would get you the universe in a
box.” he smiles
”Awww!” vibr@ted throu-ghthe hall
”I love you girl, the crazy, the annoying, the
sweet, the imperfect you, i love everything
about you. You have my heart, you have me
entirely, but i know its not enough that’s why i
nee-d to give you my name so you know that
you got me in totality. So you can do what you
want with me, ask me to jump and baby i
would ask how high?” he smiles, reaches out
to flic-k out a tear ”I want to give you all that no
one has given you, i want to make sure you
live life to the fullest, but by my side. i simply
can not go on without you, and the reason i
am giving you this ring is just to tell the whole
world that i love you and that i want you to be
mine forever, but..this is just formality and yes
i am ambushing you so that if you say no the
whole world would say you are mean ” he
blinks, everyone laughs , he goes closer to her,
he fli-ps the box open to reveal the ring, the
diamond studs around the ring was blinking
into the lights,
”Oh my God!!” A few people stood to even
stare at it
”But God knows that when he was creating
you, he had me in mind, so he made you
perfect; your smile, your laughter, your
strength, your will, every thing about you was
perfectly made and i am the one lucky to have
fallen for you. And i can’t wait to have all of
you to myself. Alexander Beckington, the love
of my life, will you do me the honor of being
my wife?”
She laughs covering her mouth, letting the
tears flow ” You are crazy you know that, so
crazy, silly silly man”
He nods ”And you are beautiful. Will you marry
me?” he repeats
She nods , ”Yes, fxxk yeah!”
His heart bursts with joy, he sli-ps the ring
throu-ghher finger, drops the box, grabs her
face and then ki-sses her nonstop, lifting her
and twirling her around as the crowd stand up
clapping and cheering him.
”Oh my God! Oh my God, damn i knew it, i
told you so Alexander, i told you so ya! That’s
my best my best friend, she is getting married,
yay!” she began to dance as Adam roars with
laughter.
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*TO BE CONTINUED*

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