?His Encountered with a Widow?
•(love,lies and suspense)•
?️Episode Thirty-nine?️
Ryder POV
I carefully placed her on the backseat in my car.
She’s still unconscious and I do not want her to wake before we could leave, that won’t be easy.
Yeah.
I’ve made all the arrangements for our flight which is tonight.
I need to leave this country with Flora, as time goes by she would definitely forgives me.
I hop into the car and shut the side door, I ignited the engine and zoom out of the compound.
As I speed on the road, I keep glancing at Flora from the front mirror, at any slight opportunity.
Her hair is ruffled and some of it are gelled to her forehead.
She still look pretty.
I’m sorry for doing this to you Flora, but I have to.
The car engine turned off suddenly.
Huh?
I started it again but it’s not coming to life, instead it’s giving a shrilling sound.
Damn!
“Not this night of all nights you fool” I yelled silently throu-ghclench teeth.
I opened the door and marched towards the bonnet; I pulled it open and the heat flame up immediately.
“fuc-k” I gr-unt.
I stepped back a little as I watch it heat up.
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•|David|•
This ain’t funny anymore.
Why would Dad want to have Flora so bad? I soliloquies, driving slowly on the highway.
It’s not as if they’d an unfinished business though,
What am I even saying, they never had business right?
Geez!
I wonder what will be my excuse to Dad tonight again?
I ran a hand throu-ghmy hair.
And that Di*khead, Ryder.
He’s bent on not picking my calls.
Fool.
A guy waves his hand to the road,
probably in need of a help.
I’m not in the mood right now.
I drove past him but something gripped my attention-I don’t know perhaps it’s what that has been on my mind lately, but the guy looks so much like Ryder.
I reversed a little and halted.
He rushed to me before I could even open the door.
I opened the door.
And with the help of the street light, I can see the person clearly,and our mouth both fall agape.
Huh?
It’s really Ryder.
What’s he doing here?
“It’s you” he says.
I nodded and closed the door.
“What are you doing here by this time?” I asked.
He ruffles his hair.
“I need to be in the airport in the next forty-five minutes David, could you borrow me your car?” He rushed his words like he’s really in a haste.
I arched my brows at him and walk towards his car which is parked behind mine.
He follow behind me.
“Will you borrow me or not?” He half yelled and I tilted my head back to look at him.
“I’ve been trying to reach Sage so he can bring another car,but his line is unavailable and it’s.. it’s urgent” his voice wavers and it got me wondering what the situation could be.
“Hmmm..Let me just see what I can do, how do you want me to get home also if I give you my key?” I asked him.
He huffs.
“I’m still your boss David” He reminded sternly and it cause me to laugh.
“Are you being serious Ryder?”
“I mean after telling you who my father is, you still refer yourself as the boss?” I told him bluntly and I watch as his eyes dim.
Yeah
Whatever.
“You?”
“Well.. I’ll help you, you were once my boss right?” I chuckle softly and continue walking towards his car.
“Don’t move near my car you scu-m” He bellow as he ran past me, standing in my way.
I smile and shook my head.
” I’m just trying to help, nothing more.. Boss” I drawled the last word and made to walk past him but to my surprise, he dragged me back by hoodie.
“I told you I don’t need your help” He flares and I frown.
Is he okay?
“Now,get out of my sight” He added, p@n-ting heavily.
Okay..
There’s more to this, Ryder is obviously hiding something and I must find out.
He glare ha-rd at me.
I raise my hands in surrender and smile at his wild face.
“I’ll leave” I announced.
I turned around and pretended like I’m walking away, I glance back and he’s not watching my back.
Good.
I ran towards his car and he ran after me but I didn’t stop, I got to his car and opened the pa-ssenger seat but no one is there.
“How dare you?” He kicked my leg very hard.
“Argh!” I groa-ned as I steady my steps, not wanting to fall.
“How could you open my car? You snitch” he gr-unt and made to kick me again but I was quick to dodge it which caused him to fall flat on the ground.
I laugh and quickly open the back seat door before he can stand again;and there I saw someone lying on the seat,and telling from the figure it’s a female.
The light dim into the car.
I leaned forward to see the lady, holding the pa-ssenger seat to steady myself.
A gasp escaped from my mouth.
What?
“You’ll never listen huh?” Ryder pulled me out rou-ghly and I sent him two blinding blows to his face, making him staggered backward.
“What do you think you’re doing?” I scolded.
“Fleeing with Flora?”
I counted my steps towards him, he’s yet to regain his sight.
“I see.. no wonder you stop picking my calls huh!” I sm-irk and shake my head sideways.
“Well.. you just made my job much easier Ryder” I told him, taking a step closer to the car.
“What do.. you mean?” His voice croaked.
“I’m taking Flora away with me” I smile.
His eyes dilated.
“You dare not David” He roared, blinking his eyes.
“Try to stop me, and you shall go blind immediately” I threatened seriously.
“I promise” I added and his face softened.
“Good boy” I made a thumb up and laugh.
I carried Flora in my arms.
Men!
She has added a lot.
I turned around to walk away.
“You’ll regret this David” He shouted behind me.
“Just let me take care of my eyes first, I promise,I’ll send you to your early grave” He rasped but I just laugh.
“Bye boss” I look back and say to him.
He stamped his foot in anger and scream.
“David!!”
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?His Encountered with a Widow?
•(love,lies and suspense)•
?Episode Forty?
√•William POV•√
“Brainard is not helping matters William” Lucas says as he lift his gla-ss of wine to his mouth.
I exhale the smoke from my nostril and shook my head.
We’re both sitting in a tavern having a drink.
Brainard is one of my boys, I sent him on a mission to spy on a client who has stop trading with me; he’s not sharing any details neither picking my calls.
“What do we do?” Lucas asked, adjusting himself on his seat.
I leaned back on the metal chair and fli-p the bu-tt of my cigarette in the ashtray.
Brainard knows me well, I do not un-derstand why he’s testing my patience.
I averted my gaze from our table and it landed on a woman.
Hang on, it’s not just a woman.
It’s not really late in the night but the bulbs brighten up the whole place.
I watch her as she talk to the youngman sitting across her- she has really grown into a more beautiful woman.
But who’s the man?
Is she her husband?
But he looks younger.
fuc-k
I’m less bothered about that, but I’m not missing this opportunity for anything.
“Are you okay?” I heard Lucas but I didn’t turn to him.
The man stand on her feet and I watch as she also stood up, carrying her blue bag on the table and they both walk out.
I dropped my half smoked cigarette and sprang up.
Lucas also rose to his feet, watching me with confusion plastered on his face.
“Follow me” I instructed as I walk past him.
*****
“But why are we following them?” Lucas asked for the third time.
“If you miss them, you’re gonna regret it” I warned, not sparing him a look.
I heard him breath out.
“Okay” he says.
We drive behind them till they make a u-turn and drove into an estate.
“Slow down, will you?” I groa-ned at Lucas, adjusting the hat on my head.
“Didn’t you ask me to follow them?” He retorted.
“So you wanna make them know we’re following them?”
He shrugged.
“Since you’re not saying why we’re after them” He says, driving slowly now.
I sighed softly and look out from the window.
“That’s Stella, the mother of my child” I told him and I heard him gasped.
“The same woman you’ve been looking for?” He asked in disbelief.
I turned to him and gave a short nod.
“Halt the car” I ordered.
“Let’s wait and see which of the buildings they’re driving into” I added.
Lucas nodded curtly.
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I should be happy I finally saw Stella today,
but no, I feel sad instead which I can’t figure out why.
Stella is the only woman I used to love,
her small smile illuminates my day, she gave me so much joy.
Many ladies envied and threatened her times without number,but I made sure I put them in their places, making them know that Stella is a different piece.
But there was this unfortunate day,the day I dread the most was the day she found out the nature of my job, she was so saddened and furious for been deceived.
And that same day, she wanted to leave the house with our daughter- Sofina.
I pleaded with her not to go, but she said she can’t afford to continue living with a criminal.
That statement shattered my heart and I promised to change my ways but yet, she insisted.
I was for-ced to take it in another way round, I declared she’s not going anywhere with my daughter. And to my utmost surprise, Stella fetched a knife from the kitchen and threatened to stab me if I refuse to pave way.
I was shocked to the bone, I mean i never saw Stella like that- I laughed it off and strode closer to her, begging her earnestly.
“Stay back William otherwise I will stab you ” her words replays in my head.
“I’m not joking right now, stay back!” She yelled.
I held her hand and made to pull her to myself closely, but I got stabbed in the stomach instead.
“Yo Dad” David’s voice je-rked me back alive.
I sniffes and sit up properly on the couch- I was really lost in thought.
David took his seat across mine, staring intensely at my face.
“Are you okay Dad?” He asked with concerned laced in his voice.
“Get me a gla-ss of water” I ordered.
He stood up and hurried into the kitchen.
He returned with the gla-ss of water and gave it to me.
I gulped it at once and gave him the gla-ss cu-p.
“I feel good now” I told him.
He nodded and walked into the kitchen, probably to return the gla-ss cu-p.
I’m getting you soon, Stella.
It’s been long I saw my daughter, so I need to see her.
“Guess what Dad?” David says with so much ecstasy as he returns to his previous seat.
“You’ve finally learned how to use your gun?” I asked nonchalantly, picking my pack of cigarettes from the center table.
He chuckled softly and shook his head.
“What’s it then?” I asked,a stick of cigarette in between my li-ps.
“The girl is here” he announced.
I glance at him and lighted my cigarette.
“The same girl you want to have, Flora” he added.
I look at him abruptly.
“That lady with Zayn?” I asked him and he nodded happily.
I rose to my feet.
“Where’s she?”
“In the guest room” he replied.
…………..
David opened the door slowly, I step into the guest room and what I saw broke my heart immediately.
She’s asleep, her hands and legs are tied up with a plaster on her mouth.
I ran to her on the bed.
I loosen the rope quickly and removed the plaster from her mouth.
I stare at her face as she sleep soundly.
She’s so beautiful.
I removed her hair from her face and stood up from the bed; David met my gaze and quickly lower his head.
I got to where he’s standing and slapped his cheek very hard.
“How dare you?” I roared.
“Didn’t I tell you to treat her right? Huh!” I yelled silently, I won’t like to disrupt her sleep.
“Is she a criminal?”
“I’m sorry Dad” he apologized.
I glare at him and walk out of the room.
Fool.
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Tbc