Episode 11 : The Investigation Intensifies
“Son, allow me to introduce this gentlemen to you…this is inspector general of lageos police district Mr kayode and his deputy..while this young man here is Mr parker ,a private investigator from Los Angeles ,both are here to ask you some questions concerning the night of your attack, both will be handling the investigation on your case” my dad said.
“I hope its ok to ask these questions” my mum asked.
“Its perfectly ok ” the doctor said.
“So can you tell us what happened on the night of your attack,starting from the morning you came to the office,dont leave anything out” he said as I narrated some of the things I remembered to them but unfortunately the little information I have wouldnt help because I couldn’t remember anything past when I enteref my car at the parking lot..for some reasons though I didnt tell them abouy the little fight I had with kelvin in my office that same day,where he threatened me..or maybe it was just a coincidence but I had a gut feeling that it might not be a coincidence…but I know if I told the police, they might make him the number one suspect in the case, and I dont want beverly or anyone else to think that its part of my plan to get kelvin out of the picture because of my feelings for B, so I had to leave out some details.
“The only I remember was driving out of the parking lot and out into the road,thats it…I cant seem to get past that” I said as I was already getting frustrated.
“Why wouldnt he remember, doctor” my concerned mum asked.
“Well, in some traumatic cases the brain has a way of shielding the mind from remembering past trauma ,some times its permanent while in some cases its temporary…but whenever you are in a situation where by your mind and body thinks that you are in danger,it will trigger your memory to remember even if its glimpses of flashbacks ” the doctor said.
“Its a long shot” the IG said.
“Your phone was inside your car when you left your office right” the PI asked.
“Yes,I think so” I said.
“Great,I believe car and atleast your phone has a GPS tracker in cases like this” he asked.
“Yes, funny enough,beverly was the one that actually forced me to install those gps,even in my watches..”I said smiling.
“I know where you are going with this Mr Parker, but dont you think they might have disabled it by now” the deputy asked.
“It doesnt matter,all I need is the IP address of the GPS and we will catch your attackers” he said confidently making the IG and his deputies looking like school kids.
He handed me a piece of paper as I wrote down the IP address for him.
“My wallet,personal informations and ATMs are in side the car too” I said lamenting.
“Oh,dont worry about that,beverly took care of it,she went to the banks that you banked with and they disabled all the ATM cards” Isabel said.
“Ok, thats good” I said easing my mind.
Few minutes later the gentlemen left with my dad, while isable left too few minutes after them….I was finally alone with my mum.
“Mum I hope you brought some food” u asked.
“Ofcus I did my dear” she said as she brought out a huge food flacks and dished out my favorite for me “white rice and sauce”….we ate together as she told whats been happening since I was unconscious.
“My boy, if that you weren’t dating Eva and kelvin dating beverly,I would have suggested that you marry beverly, that child is a proper wife material,she took care of you and your company like a mother would,when you were unconscious…..do you know she practically slept here with me everyday ,for the past 8wks uv been here…she was the one that urged me on the 4th week to stop sleeping here in the hospital, that she will stay with you…..she is a rare gem..” my mum said praising her….my mum literally adore her…on hearing this i had no choice but to tell my mum how I felt for beverly.
“I knew it…I suspected as much on the day of the dinner in our family home…I saw how u looked at her….a mothers instinct is never wrong, so what are you gonna do now” my mum asked.
“Am gonna tell Eva,when she comes back, I cant and wouldnt hurt her” I said.
“Speak of the devil” my mum said as she handed me her phone, Eva was the one calling from Ghana.
We talked for awhile on the phone,she was practically crying on the phone on hearing my voice,she said they will be done with the filming in two weeks time and will be returning to nigeria to conclude it.
So I will be seeing her in two weeks time.
“Am getting nervous already,how do I tell her mum, I dont know how she will take it” i said to my mum.
“You just have to tell her, but bear this in mind, I love Eva as a daughter but you guys aren’t ment to be,if you were,it should have happened she you too were in school,and you wouldnt have met beverly….”.my mum said.
Episode 12 : A Threatening Call
“Thank you doctor Ferdinand,for the care and hospitality you and your hospital has afforded me this past weeks i’ve been here” I said to the chief medical director of the hospital, as he signed my discharge paper.
“Its our pleasure,derek and besides your father is an old friend of mine so I had no choice but to give you the very best care and treatment..he said smiling at me.
“And please dont tell my parents yet that i’ve been discharged,I want to suprise them…I said to the doctor before he left the room.
I waited till it was 10am before calling beverly,I thought to myself atleast by 10am she should be done with cleaning her apartment and other chores this Saturday morning…so I picker my phone and dialed her line..luckily for me she picked up after the first ring.
“Hey beverly,would you mind picking me up from the hospital,i’ve been discharged” I asked her.
“Uhhmm, ok,sure…will be there in 15minute”..she said and hung up.
“Well that went well” I said to myself.
I got myself ready to leave the hospital after been admitted for the past 7weeks….I was playing call of duty on my phone when she came into the room..she was wearing a tank top and parrazo trouser..she was gorgeous…I couldnt help but stare at her.
“Goodmorning sir” she said smiling.
“well my morning is certainly good,seeing ur beautiful face” I said smiling sheepishly as she burst into laughter.
“Well thank you sir,….so can we go” she said as she helped me to my feet and into the elevator.
“If I may ask sir, why didnt you call your mum or sister to come pick you from the hospital”..she asked while driving..I smiled as I thought, she wouldnt let it slide.
“I know you would ask,anyway I just want to suprise them when I visit in the evening” I said….though its not the only reason just want to spend some time with beverly alone.
We got to my mansion 39minutes later,every where was really dusty and unkept…my compound was a mess..dry leaves and flowers all over the place…and I hate dirty and unkept place..and worst of all am allergic to dust…it makes me sneeze uncontrollably…
“aren’t you gonna come into your own home”.
she said staring at me as she helped me open the front door.
“Am allergic to dust” I said moving back just then she laughed at me.
“Oh,what a cry baby” she teased me.
I love this,I love every second I spend with her.
“don’t worry,i’ve got a face mask in my car,let me get you one” she said as she went to grab the face mask and helped me wear it..she stared at me smiling after wearing me the facemask.
“Aww,stop staring at me beverly,its not my fault that am super handsome”I said as she chuckled.
“aren’t you full of yourself” she said smiling as we entered the mansion.
“You should call the cleaners service to send you someone that will help you clean your house” she suggested.
“Oh no, I dont like people cleaning my home, I do it myself,including my laundry” I said while she looked at me in awe…as I continued “I just feel like outside services wouldnt do it to my taste…am a perfectionist after all”..I said as I removed my shirt as I got to work..I noticed as her eyes went through my body.
“If I make you uncomfortable let me know,so I can put on some cloths..” I said smiling devilishly.
“Am ok,..well since am done with work at home I will give you a hand but I will have to have a change of cloths”she said.
I took her upstairs to my room where she changed into my polo and track trouser.
We shared the work evenly,I took the first and second floor,while she took the down floor and compound..we were done at around 4:30pm…I showered and had a change of clothe while she showered in one of the guest rooms and changed into her cloth.
I came and fell on the sofa in the living room…obviously tired and hungry.
“Oh my God,easy before you break something in your body…she said as she sat on an adjacent sofa.
“Have you had anything since morning” she asked and I said no.
“Alright,let me make you some noodles and scrambled egg” she said as she made to got up but I held her “I got a better idea,why dont we order food from outside, I know a perfect place that makes the best fried rice and chicken” I said grinning..
“Oh, alright”she said.
” so what are you ordering so I can place your order with mine”..I asked.
“I will have whatever you’re having”she said while pressing her phone.
“Fried rice and chicken it is then”..I said as I placed the order.
We sat in silent for a few minutes that seemed like ages…the silent was deafening that I had to say something…I was about to do something when she said..”sir, my six months internship will be ending by next week Friday,and I will be going back to school the upper week to prepare for my finals and defence…on hearing this I jumped from where I lay on the sofa.
“Is it march already” I said grudgingly.
“Yes,its march 20 to be precise”she said.
“Fuck fuck fuck,”I cursed angrily.
“Fuck this stupid accident” I was mad and at the same time sad,cause February was around the time I was mobbed and hospitalized…prior to February I had bought a VIP ticket to an AY show that will take place in EKO hotel and I was planning on taking her with me.
“Why, are you so angry”she said with concern written all over her.
“Its nothing,never mind…so tell me how you spent your valentine,did kelvin spoil you silly”I asked to my chagrin.
“Not funny,anyway I went to the orphanage with some of my friends,and from there we went to the motherless babies home, here let me show you,we took some pictures” she said as she came around and sat beside me..I was in awe of her.
We went through her phone,as she showed me the photos.
“Aw,these babies are really beautiful” I said and we continued looking through all the photos.
“Wait,are there twin” i asked Beverly because she and her friend were carrying a baby that looked identical in one of the photos.
“Yeah,they are identical twin” she aid smiling gorgeously.
“I love twins, I pray my future wife,give me a set of twins”I said staring deep into her eyes.
“What a coincidence,I love twins too”she said smiling as we stared at eachother..I didnt know when my right hand stroked her soft face..she closed her eyes for a few second and opened it…I saw a desire in her eyes that burned like furnace…all of a sudden the living room was uncontrollably hot and suffocating…every atom of my being wanted me to kiss her….I was fighting it because if we start,I might not stop myself…we both wanted eachother so badly….I draw closer to her and about to kiss her when we heard a knock on the door…
Episode 13 : Love and Loyalty
“Let me get the door” I said as I excused myself from the living room,I cursed under my breath as I went to see who was at the door…it was the delivery man,delivering my order..”thank you” I said as I signed off on the delivery and shut the door.
“Our order just arrived”I called out from the hall way…on getting to the living room,she was already placing the plates on the dinner…”Uhmm,I have a better idea,if you dont mind” I said as I carried the food and placed on the center glass table in the living room..while she stared at me in suprise “Hold that thought”..I said as I rushed upstairs to get a duvet and a Dvd plate…I spread the duvet and in the center of the living room,placed the food on it, with a Bootle of wine and two glasses, with that it looked more like a romantic picnic, just the way I like it.
“So how does it look” I asked while taking a deep breath after all the running,…she smiled “its cute”< she said as she made her self comfortable on the duvet.
“Least I forget” I said as I went and on the TV and inserted the Dvd plate inside the Dvd.
“Hope you love action movies” I asked while backing her, where as she dished us the food.
“They are my favorites” she replied.
We were watching the movie in silent, I thought and wondered what could have happened,had we not been interrupted….I stared at her beautiful face,while she ate her food…i couldnt help how much I loved her.
“Wow, I love this movie,honestly” she said happily.
“I know you would”I said smiling at her as I continued with food.
Silent engulfed us again like a cloak…it was really awkward.
We were watching an American movie with the title Death Race ,it was a fierce action,romance and everything in between,…it got to a point where two main characters were making out, the most intense kind of sex.. the silent became more deafening than its already was…
I thought of fast forwarding it,but then again,It might look a little bit childish..its not like i’ve never had sex..,but if I dont it will look like am enjoying it,which wasnt entirely false.
I needed a distraction ASAP cus I was already getting aroused,and I might not be the only one,as I looked at beverly who stared back at me uncomfortably.
“Uhmm,so my board and I want to retain you here during your youth service…I could give a call to the chairman of the youth corp,to facilitate your posting here with ease…so what do you think”….I said.
“Well thank you for considering to retain me,that means I did something right”she said smiling.
“Are you kidding me,you did an excellent job,especially during my absence,you obviously dont know how I am of you” I said proudly.
She blushed,but I can sense her reluctance to accept the offer.
“Thank you sir…but i’ve already accepted an offer to do my service at Zetrov group of companies” she said calmly…I couldnt believe what i was hearing..”correct me if I’m wrong but isnt Zetrov, an oil company,owned by kelvin’s father” i asked.
“Yes it is,and one of the best and the biggest in Africa” she replied smartly.
“Are you doing this because he told you so,or because its whats best for your career or because of loyalty as he’s girlfriend…because u see am confused and conflicted here,because I can remember you telling me on more than three occasions that it has been your dream and goal to work and manage a wine conglomerate,and am giving it to you in splatter,but you are gonna toss it aside for some bloody loyalty you have for some douche bag that doesnt deserve it” I said angrily, though I didnt mean to say that last part but I don’t regret it.
“Ok thats enough, whatever reason I have to choose Zetrov ahead of your winery is absolutely non of your business and calling kelvin names is what I will never take..”she fired back.
“Like hell its aint non of my business,and as for kelvin,I will call him whatever I deem fit…you obviously dont know the guy you are throwing away everything for…he doesnt deserve your loyalty beverly” I lamented…she looked at me in suprise.
“And what is that suppose to mean”she asked staring deep into my eyes..and I was tempted to tell her every dirty little secret I discovered about her so called hubby….especially the fact that he was a player, a Casanova that changes girls like cloth every Friday in sleek lounge..but it wasnt my place to tell so I didnt say anything.
“All am saying is that,he aint good for you” I said calmly.
“Says the guy that is willing to cheat on his girlfriend with his PA….and you think you are good for me…. with all due respect sir, you are no batter than kelvin” she fired back.
“Yes I loved Eva,more than life itself,but I couldnt man up to tell her how I felt for her untill it was too late…then i met you…we meet in one of the most unceremonious moment of my life…u swept me off my feet the moment you walked into my office for your interview…..and for the record Eva was the one that initiated the idea of this relationship and I only went along with it because i wanted to get rid of whatever feelings I had for you,since u were with kelvin…not because am still in love with Eva because am not….” I said solemnly while she stared at me….as I continued.
“And yes I am good for you…you know why?…cause we both share a connection and chemistry that you and kelvin or anyone else has or will ever have…and you know and feel it too and even you cant deny it” i said coming closer to where she stood with her hands in her waist….she moved inches away before I could get my hands in her pretty face.
“I dont know what you are talking about…”she denied…I can see it in her eyes….though it hurt coming from her.
“Look me in the eye and tell me you dont feel anything for…that all this feelings and love is just all me living in a fantasy world…thats u never for once wanted me as I wanted you”..I asked as I held her face cupped in my two hands so she couldnt look away.
It took her awhile before she answered but not before taking my hands off her face…while she moved few steps back.
“I dont have feeling for you, I never did”..she replied calmly…I was perplexed..I didnt know how to react to what she just said….I felt and could hear my heart break.
Into million pieces…I fought a tear that wanted to escape from my eyelashes.
I turned and backed her trying to get my self together….before I could say anything.
“Thanks for being honest with me”I said even though deep down my chattered heart I know something tells me she was lying.
“I would help you pack the plates and wash the dishes before leaving” she said but I objected,I wanted to be left alone.
“don’t bother,I will do it myself”..I said.
She looked at me as if she was sorry for something she said…I dont know.
“Then I would take my leave”..she said as she turned to leave.
“Eva would be coming back from Ghana by next week…and I will tell her the truth about my feeling not because of you…but because of me…I cant live a lie like you do…not anymore”….I said and turned to look at me while I backed her to pack the plates and food…
I heard her footsteps as she ran out of the living room…..I slumped on the floor,my heart hurting and my Ego badly bruised…
I hated myself for falling for her.
Now that she and I are done,I have no obligations to protect an asshat like kelvin…I think now is the time I tell the investigators and the police everything I remember before my attack…especially the fact that kelvin threatened me the exact same day of my attempted murder….it time to break the ice…I thought as I drove to see my parent.
Episode 14 : The Final Straw
I drove to work as early as 7am..its my first time reporting to work since the attack..I needed to dive into work, format my heart and forget everything that had to do with Beverly…its the season of formal employer and employee relationship.
I had also invited the police investigating my case and also the private investigator my dad hired from New York.
I needed them to watch the Cctv footage of the confrontation I had with kelvin and then know the next move to make.
I was on the phone when Beverly walked in with some files.
“Goodmorning sir,here are the files you requested from the CFO”.
She said handing me the documents,..”forward a memo to my board members,remind them of an emergency meeting we are having tomorrow by 9am….I said without even taking a glance at her.
“Also,I believe there is a space I need to sign in your log book”I asked.
Now looking at her with an emotionless eyes,it was easy to hate her, but I hated myself more for loving her.
“Yes sir”she replied.
“Good, now run along,cause I might not get another chance to sign it for you this week…as I will be extremely busy”I said as I went back to working on my system.
“Sir,am not with it at the moment,may I bring it tomorrow”she asked calmly.
“Then go get it”..I said almost barking…I looked at my wrist watch,it was almost 10:30 am.
“I would be having a visitor any moment from now and I would be leaving this office for a business conference by 1pm….so go to your apartment and get your logbook fast”I commanded.
She was about leaving when I heard a knock on my door.
“Come on in”I said to the visitors at the door.
“I dont want to be disturbed…now uou may leave” I said to Beverly as she left…I could see the look of suprise and shock on her face…I bet she didnt expect me to be uptight and so formal to her…well its my easiest way to forget what I felt for her.
“Why dont you make yourselves comfortable gentlemen, I will be with you shortly”..I said as I added the finishing touches on my work on my system…
My chief of security walked in with a flash drive I requested.
“Thank you” I said to the man as he left..as I went and joined the officers on the sofa.
“So tell us starting from the beginning why you think kelvin has anything to do with the attack on your life”…one of the officers asked.
“Well,I’d rather show you”I said as I inserted the flash drive in my laptop as we all went through the footage together.
“So what do you think gentlemen”I asked staring at them as they made notes on their notepad.
“Well,this will certainly help in the investigation,but its not enough to pin it on kelvin” Parker the international investigator said.
“That why you people should have caught those damn robbers by now,so they can ID whomever that is behind the attack,what have you guys been doing” I asked angrily though I didnt plan to loose my cool…I stood up angrily from where I sat and pased the room.
“Well this Intel suppose to be confidential untill they are caught,but I will let you in on all we’ve been doing since it involves you” the cheif investigator said…he cleared his voice and continued.
“We tracked your car, to an abandoned warehouse in festac but the assailants had already fled the scene before we arrived..but we took DNA samples from the prints gotten from the car,alcoholics bottles,shirts and even sticks of cigarette from the scene…the forensics ate running the sample in their system ,so we will be able to identify them by tomorrow at latest…and when we do,we plan to put out their faces as a wanted men on all police network, security agencies and all television networks in the country,soon they will not find anywhere to hide,we are giving it until Friday before they are flushed out and eventually caught” the chief said confidently.
I felt relieved atleast they are taking all necessary means to catch those bastards.
“In the meantime ,we will invite kelvin to the station tomorrow for questioning”the second officer said.
“Well thank you officer’s…and you too parker”..I said as we all stood up.
“Just doing what am paid for” he said as they left my office.
I looked at the wrist watch,it was 11:30 am…I should be getting ready for the conference…I called Beverly’s office luckily for her she was back..
“Bring me your logbook”I said as I hung up.
She came in few seconds later…..I signed off on her logbook.
“Thank you sir” she said as she turned leave.
“I almost forgot”I said as I brought out a check and handed it to her.
“Here take this”I said as I handed her the check,she froze for a while,I could see the shock and suprise in her face as she stared at the check..
“The company and I want to say a big thank you for an excellent job you did as my PA”I said while she stared at me for some time before saying anything.
“One million Naira for a thank you…are all other interns getting these checks”she said solemnly.
“No, just you”I replied.
“I dont know what to say” she said.
“Start by saying, you will use it wisely”I chipped in while working on my computer.
“You can also keep the car”I said casually.
“Oh my God thank you,thank you ,thank you so much”she said almost crying.
I stared at her for a while before shutting my system….she didnt know if it was up to me I would have given her 10million for being the employee of the year…the best PA I ever had.
“Why dont you take seat Beverly” I said to her while she sat down quietly….while I wore my suit….went and stood at the window,.with my hands in my pocket as I turned to her.
I wanted to talk to her as a concerned boss to a smart employee thats about to make the biggest mistake of her life.
“I have some advice for you,and I might not get another chance again as I may not be in office this remaining days of the week,and certainly not gonna be around on friday”hearing this she stared at me with those lovely eyes,..she obviously sad.
“Take this from a man that studied chemical engineering, but had a penchant for wine and spirit production,and today owns the biggest most successful wine company in Africa.
You goals and dreams shouldn’t stop for anyone,either they support you ,or you fight and make it alone,either way make your dreams happen no matter what…good luck with whatever you do with your life”..I said as I took my phone and headed out for the door..while she ponderd on what I just said.
“You can leave the same way you came in”.
I said and left.
I was at home on Wednesday evening that same week,I didnt go out with my friends, not because I dont wanna catch some fun with my niggas but ever since my heartbreaking debacle with Beverly,they have been trying to set me up with beautiful girls at the club..especially jude..he was just a crazy jolly fellow..one time I told him.
“Jude,you are well aware that am with Eva right” I asked.
“Please, we all know your relationship with Eva was just a facade” he said savagely.
I smiled as I thought about what he said.
I was watching game of thrones,when i heard my door bell ring,I wanted to go upstairs to go grab a shirt or singled since I was shiftless but the ringing followed a banging on the door.
“Am coming” I shouted to whomever that was at the door…on getting to the door,I opened it and it was beverly.
“What are you doing here”I asked as she barged in…I closed the door and followed her from behind.
“Why”she asked as she clasped her hand on her chest.
“Why what”I asked.
“Why is the police investigating kelvin,…why did you tell the police that he was behind the attack on your life…kelvin that I know will never hurt a fly,….oh wait,does this have to do with the fact that I choose kelvin, and Zetrov over you and ur company…so u thought since you couldn’t get me,you now want to taint and destroy his reputation…..wow…am disappointed in you,…I thought you were an honorable man derek, but I guess I was wrong” she blow hot.
“Are you done” I fired back as she stared at me in shock.
Episode 15 : Confrontation and Revelation
“Are you done,now sit ur ass down,am coming” I said as I went upstairs to wore something proper…I came down minutes later with my laptop and sat across from her.
“Come and sit beside me,I wanna show you something”I said while she stared at me trying to know where this is going..
“Well,come on am not gonna eat you”I said casually while she reluctantly joined me in the couch..
I showed her the Cctv footage I copied into my system…she watched it with outmost concentration, I could see the suprise on her face as she watched it to the end.
She looked into my eyes with concerns written all over her face, I didnt say anything for a while.
I wanted so much to touch her beautiful face, stroke her hair,kiss her passionately and make sweet love to her,thats what my whole body craved at the moment,she was like a drug that am addicted to.
I would have done one of those if I hadn’t gotten my Ass off that couch..I went and stood opposite from her almost immediately with my hands clasped around my chest.
“When was this”she asked calmly.
“It was in the morning of the day of my attack” I replied.
“But it doesnt mean he ordered the hit on you,I mean clearly from the footage he was just being paranoid and jealous and besides he was with me throughout the evening” she argued defending kelvin.
“I didnt tell the police that he orchestrated the hit on my life,I only showed them the footage, and they said they would invite him over for questioning,but if he told you that I am accusing him of attempted then he is one lying paranoid son of a bitch” I cursed angrily.
She stared at me for awhile…”so why didnt you say anything before” she asked..at this I had to sit down and explain things to her that I didnt plan to.
“You were finally back together with the long lost love of your life and we were in a great place, we became pretty close and i thought if I gave the police that piece of information back then, he would become the number one suspect and that might ruin our friendship, and you might prolly hate me,cause even though you were with kelvin,I didnt stop for once to believe in the love I have for you and I might have my chance with you one day, so I didnt want to burn that bridge,plus I didnt want the people and the media think its was a strategy to get snatch you from him”I said solemnly…
“So what changed,why did u bring it up now”..she asked calmly.
“because you broke my heart”I replied and I saw her shudder as she bowed her head.
“”If its any consolation, I didnt mean to hurt you” she said raising her head.
“Yes you did”I replied sharply….she was about to say something when her phone rang.
“Hey baby”she said on the phone to obviously kelvin….I excused myself from the living room….I came back minutes later when she was done with the call.
“I would like to take my leave now”she said.
“I overheard,that you left your car at home,its already late,so why dont I give you a ride home”I said.
“Oh dont bother,I will catch a cap ” she objected.
“I wasnt asking”I said as I took my car keys and headed to the door, while she reluctantly followed from behind..
“We drove in silent till we got to her apartment…a new apartment of your choice was also part of the package for being my proxy when I was in hospital.
I stopped at the gate of apartment while she alighted form the car.
“Good night” I said as I tried to reverse my car “wait” she said as I waited.
“Do you hate me she asked as she stared deep into my eyes.
“I honestly tried to,but I couldnt,i cant blame you for loving someone else” I said and drove off.
I gave myself a day off in Thursday ,as I wanted to spend it with Eva ,I honestly did not know how to approach her about the breakup,I thought to myself as I drove to the airport to pick her.
“Derek,honey i’ve missed you” she called out loud as she ran into my arms..I really did miss her,she was one of my best friends,my gist partner, seeing her now i’ve realised that whatever I feel for her now is the same as what i feel for my sister Isabel,I smiled as I hugged her…
“Did you miss me” she asked chuckling.
“Ofcus I did”I said as I helped her with her luggage’s in the boot.
Her parents doesnt reside in Lagos, so she would be staying in my house atleast for the weekend till she leaves for Abuja next week.
We talked about alot of things on her way home..she was a talker and there was never a dull moment with her,she was all about positive vibes.
“I didnt cook anything,so lets go eat at Genesis eatery” I said as I thought that was the perfect opportunity to start the discussion.
“Wait,I have something I wanna tell you”she said while I sat down beside her.
“what’s wrong” I asked.
“I had an affair,during the film shooting in Ghana”she said bluntly, I was shocked and suprised.
“Say what” I asked to ascertain if heard right.
“I know what I did was wrong but I didnt plan to, and am so sorry” she said as she started crying bitterly..I didn’t know what to say or how to react to that information.
I looked at her,she was really sorry ,and I couldnt get mad at her because I too wasnt perfect.
“Alright honey stop crying”I said.
“So tell how did this happen”I asked her.
“Well it started when the lead actor was introduced as the legendary Jackson Tyler”..she said smiling.
“What, the designated playboy Jackson Tyler was the lead actor”I asked,shocked as I know his influence and the charm he has over the female counterparts…even I learnt work from him when it came to flirting and wooing ladies.
“So what happened”I asked really anxious to know what he has to do with this story.
“I was to fall in love with him in the drama but ended up falling in love with him outside the shooting too” she said.
“Ooooh, not you too” I lamented.
“I know right,I mean I tried so hard to avoid him ,but he was everywhere, I didnt know when it happened I swear I didnt mean to hurt you”..she said solemnly.
“Ofcus I know honey,so tell me do u love this guy,like for real”I asked as though a concerned brother.
She nodded “yes I do” she replied.
“Now, does he love you too,because I know Jackson he is a play boy, I dont want you to get hurt” I said.
“Yes he loves me too, he even took me to he’s parents, and according to them am the first girl he has ever brought home” she said blushing…
“Then I would like to meet him” I requested.
“He came back with me to Nigeria…he is lodged in Eko hotels, he too wants to see” she said.
“Woo…this is serious…alright… bring him over on sunday”….I said smiling.
Wow…this is definately not how I envisioned the discussion to go,am so relieved and also happy for her.
“Ok so lets go” I said.
“U also said u would love to talk to me about something…lets hear it” she said smiling at me.
“Nothing, its no longer important now”I said.
“Ofcus its important since it involves Beverly” she said as I stared at her in suprise…who told her.
“Am not blind derek, when I got back from Canada,the thought that you were still single melted my heart as I thought that who knows, maybe we were meant to be,but when I saw u with Beverly I know there and then that we were never meant to be…it was you and her…..the way you looked at her when no one is looking,..was special…u were inlove with her..and she definately have feeling for you…am I wrong” she said…
I was speechless didnt know what to say.
“No u are not wrong,but she said she doesnt feel the same way,..so it just me” I said feeling a bit sad.
“Thats bullshit,you know thats bull right”..she said.
“Well I dont know what to believe again,am officially tired of being heart broken or being lied to”I said.
“Trust she is definately lying to herself….she will come around though…so in the mean time lets go somewhere and eat”she said as she dragged me outside to the car.
We were eating and catching up on old times at genesis when kelvin walked in with Beverly…”speak of thr devil” Eva said and I pointed at them as they walked in.
“I honestly dont care anymore and I want to eat my launch in peace”I said as I ate my food.
“So how is the investigation coming up”Eva asked..while I told her everything that has happened.
“Yeah,the images and informations of the robbers are everywhere, it will not be long before they are caught ” she said reassuring me.
We were minding our business when kelvin walked to our table to rant like a deranged fool.
“Do u thinking telling the police about our tiny arguments will make any different in your dead end investigation ” he said.
“You mean the confrontation where you threatened to end me”I fired back.
“You’re a coward, a sore loser…because you couldnt get beverly u now think you can ruin my reputation…better think again ” he said scornfully…
I kept quite,didnt say nothing…I was biding my time….alot of people where watching and I sure as hell didnt want any unwarranted attentions on me..
“U better shut ur mouth shit bag” Eva fired back.
“You think you can walk in here and start talking gibberish…wait till the robbers are caught,then we would know if u are really innocent…and as for you Beverly u better cut whatever ties u have with this douchebag cause he’s playing you….u obviously dont know you’re not the only one he’s banging right , Aww…”she said.
I saw the look of shock in beverly’s face when she heard this parts…she turned and stared at kelvin who outrightly denied it.
…lets get the fuck outta this place derek “Eva said as I paid the waitress and left…i’ve never seen Eva this mad before.