Episode 16 : The Evidence That Changes Everything
We got in the car,me and Eva..I turned and looked at her smiling.
“What was that all about”I asked her.
“That guy is a designated asshole” she said fuming.
“Trust me I know”I replied laughing….I drove off from the parking lot.
“Why haven’t you told beverly all the nasty things you know about kelvin,like the fact that he is cheating with her with anything in skirt…that way she can make a choice,either to continue with serial cheat or choose a handsome gentleman that is willing to give her some sweet love such as yourself “she said smiling.
“Well I dont wanna be the one to spill the beans, she gotta do the work her self”..I chipped in.
“You know,Beverly is a smart beautiful lady,very charismatic, but makes poor choices when it to comes to men” Eva said.
“You know the first day Eva walked into my office for her interview,I was star struck by her beauty,when she smiled ,I swear I just froze,she has this perfect dimple on her two cheeks,her personality humbled me”I said without knowing that I was blushing this whole time.
“Aww you could have seen your face right now,you were totally blushing”she said smiling…while I laughed and continued.
“But lately,she seems really reserved and quiet,i sometimes feel like she’s sad,you know I could swear I saw a bruise on her face the other day,I asked her about it but she said that she jammed her head on her house burglary”.
I said, but deep down I feel like something wasnt right.
“I have a bad feeling about it though” I said.
“You honestly dont think ,kelvin hits her,I mean he cant be a cheat and at the same time a woman beater too”she said with concerns written over her.
“If he ever lay his hands on her,I swear I will kill him” I said as I pulled over at a cinema house…I bought a ticked for us to watch fast and furious 9 that was to air that day.
I couldn’t shake off what Eva said to me as I drove to Eko hotels for the workshop I was hosting.
My company had planned send off party for all the interns in the company today,I had it to be custom in my company,a day to appreciate and celebrate all the interns with a little token for all their hardwork during there time with us.
U always make my self available to be around each year since I was the one hosting it,but this year I was hosting a workshop and honestly I didnt wanna be around when beverly leaves…am never good at goodbye’s.
My workshop ended around 3pm,I drove home to get some rest and a much needed sleep before hanging out with the boys tonight at sleek lounge,I quickly remembered that I needed to take some files home for review…I wanted to put a call through to my secretary to tell to bring it to my house but I looked at the time it was already pass working hour and she might have prolly left with other staff including beverly…so I reversed and headed to the company.
I got to my office,took out the files from the drawer,went and stood by the window and going through it, to thing ascertain which ones to take home..
I was still there,when I heard some one open the door,I turned…it was beverly holding a small envelope,she was startled on seeing me,as she never thought I would be at the office today.
“What are you doing here”I asked.
“Uhmmm,I wanted to drop something for you,I didnt know you would be around” she said calmly.
“And what is that” I asked.
“Its Uhmm,its a letter I wrote for you about something i couldnt say or rather things I didnt have the courage to tell you in person”she said solemnly….I could see that same sadness in her eyes in her eyes,I just dont know why its there.
“Are you happy being with kelvin”I asked,I honestly didnt know when I blotted out those words.
She gave me a dry smile “ofcus I am”she said and then and there I knew that she was lying cause she is a terrible liar.
“Thank you for everything,you did for me,for the past 6 months”she said coming to close to where I stood.
“You where the best employer any employee could have askee for”she said as she hugged me tightly..I wrapped my arms around her
“God,am gonna miss you so much B” I said softly into her ears.
“Goodbye”she said and turned without making an eye contact with me…I could swear I heard her sob a little when we hugged..I looked at the floor I saw some tiny drops of tears on the tile.
Why was she leaving when it hurt her so much…what was she hiding…I thought to my self.
I wanted to go after her but I controlled myself…I always believed that if things are meant to happen it will eventually happen.
I stayed for a while before leaving,taking the envelope with me.
I took a long nap before going out with my guys…I was clubbing with my men but my mind wasnt there,I was thinking of beverly and that letter ,immediately it was 10:30pm,I told them that I was leaving.
“But you just got here man”tony queried.
“I know but I dont feel good so am leaving”I said and left.
I got home few minutes later,showered and took the letter to my room…..i lay on the bed as I read her letter.
“Hi, if you are reading this now that means,i’ve left…I sneaked into your office to drop this while you where away on your workshop,…there are alot of thing I would love to have Said to you in person but I was I Couldn’t get myself to tell you… I want to start by saying that I will forever be grateful to you for being the best employer i could ever ask for, No wonder you were the best.
In what you do…
You took me to places I only dreamed
Of, you easily became my closest friend,
You made me feel special, how could i
ever repay you…
I also have a confession to make, I lied
About my feeling, I’ve lied about alot
Of things you’ve asked me especially
How i Feel about you..honestly I feel
Incredibly Attracted to you and I find
My self always drawn to you no
Matter how hard I fight it…i’ve been
Inlove with you as much as you have
Been with me…and I dont regret it..
Though I regret hurting you by lying
To you, I never wanted to,and it breaks
my heart whenever I see you hurting..
I know you think I choose kelvin over
You,but my heart has always been with
you..kelvin was there for me in the past
When no one else was,when everyone
abandoned me, he loved me even in my
poverty…he loved me even when I couldn
Love myself, and he still came back for
me, but my heart had already belonged
To another,you,…
So being with him was the only I could
show my gratitude and repay him…..
I hope you understand and forgive me..
I love you, Derek Nzediego..I will
always will…take care of yourself and
Please dont look for me..
Yours,
Berverly Daniels.
I didnt know when tears ran down my cheeks ,…she really did love me after all…I knew it…..”but you cant stay someone out of loyalty and pity”I screamed as ran down stairs…took my keys and headed to her apartment…I called her line it was switched off….it was already late,11:15 pm…
I got to her apartment only to be told by the angry sleepy gateman that she packed out that afternoon…I slumped on the floor..
Episode 17 : The Rescue Mission
I drove home few minutes later,..on my way home I was really sad and really happy at the same time.
I was happy that I wasnt wrong all this while about how she felt for me…that beverly,the woman of my dreams had loved me back all this time and it wasnt my imagination playing tricks on me.
But on the other hand,I was really sad cause I couldnt get ahold of her..the fact tha she couldnt even consider her own happiness because of some Debt she thinks she owes kelvin for loving and taking care of her during college years.
Staying or marrying someone out of pity or loyalty without love being the main catalyst is the worst feeling ever cause you will never be happy with that person no matter how you try,…you will never allow ur self to fall in love or be with someone else even if you want to,because then it will feel like you are doing something wrong or bad whereby u aren’t,thats really is a sad way to live and I couldnt even begin to imagine what beverly is going through in that sham of relationship.
And to think she is trading her happiness for someone that cheats on her without remorse makes me sick.
I got home,I couldnt sleep as I rolled on the bed till it was morning,it was a Saturday morning and didn’t feel like doing anything so finally I slept off around 6.a.m…I slept till it was 11:45 a.m and I only wake up because my phone was ringing non stop.
It was my sister Isabel calling,”hey,what is it” I said obviously annoyed for waking up.
“Good morning to u too,come and open your door,am down stairs” she said and hung up.
“Only sisters are really pain in the ass”I swore as I put on my singled and went down stairs.
I opened the door for her and headed upstairs without saying a word to her while she followed like a sheep following its shepherd.
I fell on the bed on getting to my room as I wanted to sleep in.
“You cant possibly be sleeping by this time of the day,its almost 12pm, you do know,am not here on a casual visit right,
We are supposed to be reviewing all the financial report we’ve done since you were admitted in the hospital till last this week,and you are the one that scheduled this meeting by 12pm and its almost time but here you are yet to brush and shower” she queried.
I’ve already forgotten about the meeting,but this is definately not a good time for me to engage in any meeting whats so ever…I just want to sleep and forget the pain am feeling in my heart.
“Uhmm,why dont we reschedule to next weekend” I said nonchalantly.
“Like hell we are derek,are you forgetting we are supposed to be in Geneva by next weekend for the world business convention,so you better get your lazy ass up from that bed,shower so we can get this meeting over with cause I got somewhere I need to go with my boo this afternoon”she fired back dragging the duvet with me.
“Isabel I cant do this right now ” I said quietly.
“Why?,is something wrong “she asked, now more calmly,I guess she could sense the change in my voice.
“Because am in so much pain right now”I said,on hearing this she rushed to my side.
“Where are hurt, should I call our family doctor”she said feeling genuinely worried.
“Am feeling enormous pain in my heart” I replied.
“Aww, derek dear, does this pain has to do with beverly”she asked while robbing my palms like our mum use to do to us whenever we are sad….I nodded and handed her the letter as she collected it and read it in silence.
After going through the letter she gave me that look that a mother gives his son that is in pain.
“Oh derek honey,you know what,the meeting and the financial report can wait,we can do it some other time,i will call and tell my baby to reschedule our date, right now let me take care of you”she said as she dragged me from bed to the bathroom.
“Clean up and come down,I’ll be making you a nice yummy breakfast” she said as she turned to go..”thank you Isabel” I said.
“You are big brother,and I’ll do anything for you” she smiled and left.
I came down fifteen minutes later as I had to get my room in order.
I came down with the whole living room smelling of scrambled eggs and hot coffee..she made my favorite breakfast of scrambled eggs,toasted bread and coffee.
“aren’t you eating with me” I asked.
“No,am good,I ate before coming”she replied.
“Alright then,thanks for the meal though “I said as I helped my self to the eggs and bread.
“So how did it go with Eva,did you later tell her everything and how did she take it”she asked…I almost forgot that Isabel can talk for Africa,couldnt even allow me to finish my breakfast in peace.
“Can I atleast finish my breakfast Isabel”I told her.
“Oh, ofcus, sorry”she said smiling.
I finished the meal and then I narrated everything to her starting from when I picked her from the airport,to when kelvin rudely interrupted our launch,and to when I dropped her off at Eko hotels,..where she would be spending some time with her new boyfriend.
Isabel laughed so hard when I narrated to her the incidence that went down between Eva and kelvin and beverly.
“Tell me she didnt just call kelvin a shit bag”she said laughing.
“Oh she definately did more than that”I affirmed.
“Baby girl has always been the savage queen since our college days”Isabel said laughing hysterically this time…
I had so much fun with Isabel that it lifted my spirits and soul that I didnt even know when we finally had the meeting….she was always my favorite person,her and Eva.
She later left in the evening but not before giving me some much needed advise.
“I know whats on you mind now is how to go see beverly at Unilag,but please dont,she is away for a reason,….whatever is meant for you will always come back to you including beverly cause i know she is meant for you,so dont over think it” she said solemnly.
“You know sometimes I do forget that you are my baby sister and not the other way round”I said as I hugged her.
“Take care of yourself,and good night” I said as she left.
I drove to the office at around 8a.m ,I had shifted some PA work to my personal secretary against the advise of my board to get a new professional personal assistant.
To me I dont need another personal assistant except beverly…if its not beverly then its no one else…her job will be here for her any time and any day she comes back.
I was doing some work in my system when my phone rang,it was the DPO handling my case…the DPO gave me the goodnews i’ve been longing for,they have finally caught the criminals…though some of them were gunned down when the opened fire at the police men,but most importantly there ring leader and his second were caught alive as they tried to escape.
“So did they say who hired them”I asked anxiously.
“Your guess is as good as mine”the DPO said.
“So it was kelvin after all,I knew it”.
“Yes they confessed that he hired them initially to tail you, before finally giving the kill order,thankfully they failed, u better come down to the station i’ve informed your father,he said he is on his way with his lawyer.
“Am coming right away”…I said and hung up.
I got to the station 30minutes later,with shouting and barking from every corner of the police station…I saw kelvin sitting comfortably behind the counter…and my dad exchanging brutal words with kelvin’s father.
“what’s going on here dad,and why is kelvin not thrown into the cell”I asked looking angrily at the DPO.
“There is nothing Mr DPO can do in this situation because my client is innocent of the charging leveled against him,there is no substantial evidence whatsoever tying him to ur attack except the words of a some criminal that might have been coaxed to lie and slander his name “his lawyer said as he was signing some paper.
“And what is that suppose to mean,the criminals confessed that he hired them,what evidence do u still need,was it not what you said DPO”I said turning angrily at him.
“Calm down my son,this is not yet over we taking this to court…”my dad said pating me on the back…I was so angry..
“Where is he going,he is supposed to be detained till this case is taken to court…he is a goddamn criminal “i said fuming as I saw him coming out from the counter.
“The police has no right to detain my client, and he is innocent untill proven otherwise in the court of law”his laser said while he made his way out of the counter to where I stood.
“This is not over Mr Benson,your son will be tried and jailed for a very long time…the fact that u are the chief of staff will not apply here as far as am concerned”my dad blow hot.
“Is that a threat”,Mr Benson asked.
“No,its a promise Mr benson”my dad said.
I went to where kelvin stood, the sight of him make me sick…the fact that he is not getting the right punishment he deserves makes me mad like hell,..
“This is definately not over,far from it”I said to his face.
“Cry me a river”he said as he laughed hysterically…I felt like punching him but held myself…
“Lets go dad”I said as we left.
War War War about to start and beverly might be at the center of it..
Hell is about to break loose…
Derek is about to see the other ugly side of kelvin.
Episode 18 : A Race Against Time
I drove to the office filled with rage and anger so much so that I wanted to punch things…I was held up by traffic when my secretary called me
“Yes”I said.
“Sir,our partner from Europe has arrived and are in the conference room already” she said.
“Tell Isabel to start the meeting,am on my way”I said and hung up.
I arrived at the company few minutes later,rushed in to the elevator…I was definately not in any mood for any meeting not to talk of meeting of this magnitude, but I needed to get my A game on if am to convince my board and partners to sign off on the fund needed for my new hotel and resort project.
“Ladies and gentlemen, my apologies,I had an emergency,so shall we continue “I said as I walked in to the conference room..
The meeting ended 2 hours later,after much deliberations and signing of documents,the hotel and resort project was given the green light to go ahead..
I entered into my office after seeing off my partners to their convoy.
I sank into my chair in the office as I played back in my mind everything that happened at the police station, I remembered vividly how kelvin laughed in my face and the built in anger and rage came back ten folds,I couldnt help but scream out loud.
“Arrrgggghhh”..as I hit my fist on the wall repeatedly till my fingers started bleeding…the blood made a mess on my wall paint..I took my phone wanted to snatch it on the wall when I saw the beautiful picture of Beverley smiling at me..I had used her pictures as my phone wall paper,lock screen photo.
Looking back at her beautiful face it made me calm,my anger subsided, and my rage disappeared.
“Hang in there honey,I will take you away from that monster,I promise”I said to her photo.
I put a call through to my secretary.
“Get me a painter, my office needs painting “I was still on the intercom when my dad’s call came in.
“Hello dad”I said.
“When you are through with ur office work,stop at the house first before going to yours, we have a meeting with the lawyer “he said.
“Alright,I will be there in an hour time”I said and hung up.
I left the office and went to our company’s infirmary to get my right hand looked on by the physician…it received some injections for the pain and was latter bandaged.
I drove to my dad’s house at around 6pm,very stressed and tired.
“Good evening mum and dad”I said as I walked into the living room.
“Oh my darling boy,what happened to your hand”my mum asked panicking.
“Uhmm it was an accident”I lied.
“An accident indeed my boy”my dad interrupted while reading himself his news paper.
“Come on dad”I said trying to get the old man off my back.
“Seems the barrister is not yet here”I asked yawning.
“He will be running a bit late,he is having an important meeting with the attorney general of police and the DPO concerning the case”my dad said.
“Alright,so in the mean time,mum am hungry”I said making a face of a hungry 10 year old boy,whuch normally makes her smile.
“Go up and freshen up,I prepared tomato sauce and yam for you,just the way you like it”she said.
“Yummy,thank you mum”I said as I kissed her on the cheek and went to my old room.
I was almost done with my meal when the barrister walked in with the private investigator…I joined them in the living room few minutes later..
The barrister narrated to us how the meeting went,and I was uncomfortable with what I was hearing.
“So what are you saying barrister,when are we filing the law suite ,when are we taking this case to court cause I cant wait for that scum to experience life in prison”I asked anxiously.
“Well,am afraid,it will not be any time soon, because of this afternoon the ministry of justice annouced that they have embarked on a 3months warning strike”the barrister said.
“What the fuck,this is definately not a coincedence,of all days why today….why now”I lamented.
“That not possible barrister, because I personally made sure the the bill to improve the budget of the the ministry if justice was passed,as a matter of fact the bill was passed last week Monday, while the ministry agreed to hold off their strike for atleast the next two months ,how did this happen” my dad asked obviously puzzled.
“Well thats according to the Minister, and I suggest you take it up with him”the barrister said.
“Oh I will definately call him when we are done here”my dad assured.
“So what about the investigation,I hope the officers in charge of the case are still investigating kelvin”I asked.
“Unfortunately the attorney said that an order came from Abuja for the investigation to be dropped till after the strike” the barrister said.
“By who”my father asked very suprised.
“From the office of the presidency”he replied.
“This is preposterous,how can the president obstruct and end an investigation of this magnitude,I smell propaganda”..my mum said.
“don’t worry my son,I will take care of this,i will travel to Abuja tomorrow to know whats happening”my dad said.
“Well its pretty obvious thats kelvin’s father being the chief of staff to the president and his uncle being the vise president are using their power to frustrate and compromise this case” The barrister chipped in.
“I dont care if he’s dad is Donald trump and his uncle queen Elizabeth, I will not let this slide,if I have to to call out the president for aiding and abetting an obvious criminal then so be it,no one i repeat no one will use my case to play politics”I fired back.
“Derek,son dont do anything rash”my dad said.
“It is a good thing that am not a Nigerian security personal, that way I can investigate this case quietly without drawing attention…..say like….undercover in the hood where the criminals used to operate..that way I can get information the police couldnt…”Parke said…
“I am giving the police Dept in charge of this case 4weeks to get on with the investigation or I will be forced to tell the whole world,the media and every press in the country what they will love to here…”I threatened.
“The order is from the office of the president, they cant renegade, unless they would lose their job”the barrister said..
“And am a fucking Spanish national,with strong ties with the president,and if Mr vise president dont get off this case and allow the police and the ministry of justice do their job, then I will use all my powerful international contacts to ruin and frustrate his tenure in the office..i hope you tell him that when you see him tomorrow dad”I said angrily as they all looked at me in shock.
“I will be leaving then”I said and left.
It was already past 4weeks and i havent heard anything from the police or anyone connected to the case,I was getting impatient and restless so I made up my mind to go live on my instagram handle to tell my story to my 30m fans worldwide , I had also notified all the media companies in nigeria and abroad about the breaking news I was about to share.
I began.
“As you all know,I was hospitalized for 7weeks at the general hospital Lagos,because of an attack on my life,…the police had worked really had to capture the criminals and they have identified the culprit that hired them”..I said as I uploaded the CCTV footage of him threatening me in my office…
“he was the one the criminals mentioned and today all of a sudden courts went for strike and the police investigating the case where asked to drop it…an order that was said to have been given from Abuja…just because his father is the COS to the president and his uncle the vise president, the confession from the criminals was disregarded…but this is a promise to whomever that is trying to play politics with this investigation,it will definately not end well for you”I said and ended the live feed.
The news was all over the social media,television stations in the country leading the trend,there was uproar and unrest in the the government house,questions were being asked as to why the sudden strike by the ministry of justice and why the investigation was stopped….the office of the vise president was threatened as citizens where calling for his head.
.i hated media paparazzi.
and attention but right now I dont really care.
My dad had to hire body guards for me because of the press and anyone that will use that means to bring me harm me.
I was in my office working when I heard a knock on the door…”come in”I said without looking up to see who was entering.
“Your news is everywhere…#endthestrike #continuetheinvestigation #justicedorderek.
” the voice said smiling….I remembered the voice…I looked up it was beverly.
I left what I was doing and stood up immediately…she looked really beautiful.
I didnt know when I rushed to where she stood and kissed her passionately while she kissed me back…I could care less if anyone walked up on us…that was how madly I was in love with her.
Episode 19 : Love’s Sacrifice
We kissed for awhile…and this was definately by far the longest i’ve kissed her…I stopped and looked at her beautiful face,I wanted to be sure that I wasnt dreaming, that I wasnt seeing things..she gave me those beautiful smile that always give me goosebumps.
“I love you” she said and I froze….I had loved her for a very long time now,we were both attracted to eachother and i’ve wanted her to love me the way i’ve loved her,to show it and to say it..and now that she did and I didnt know what to do or say….suffice to say I was speechless…
I stared at her speechless while she stroke my face.
“Well say something”she said smiling.
“I pray and hope that am not dreaming” I said…and this time she was the one that kissed me passionately.
“I hope this is real enough” she said.
I was so happy that I carried her up and whirled her round the office while she laughed heartily.
“I brought her down few minutes later..she held my face with both hands and said “But”..I interrupted her cause I definately will not like whatever that followed it.
“But but but what”I stammered all of a sudden which made her laugh heartily.
“Aww,you look so cute when your scared like that,anyway I love you so much that sometimes it feels that my heart is gonna burst,but we cant be together just yet” she said.
“Why,I thought you and kelvin are done,that you guys broke up”I asked.
“If I broke with him entirely then I wouldnt be able to do for you what I needed to do,so I just asked him to give me some space” she said,now more serious.
“So,what is it that you need to do for me”I asked now more anxious.
“Its on a need to know basis,and right now you dont need to know plus that is not entirely why am here”she said dragging me to my seat,I sat down,while she sat opposite to me.
“So pray tell,why else are you Here if not to confess your love for me”I said sarcastically.
She laughed and just then I noticed that the sadness I saw 3 months ago was no longer there,she looked genuinely happy…that thought alone melted my heart.
“aren’t you cute,anyway I uhmm was hoping if the offer to do my NYSC in your company is still up”she asked humbly.
“Oh honey of cause ,have you registered your NYSC yet”I asked obviously excited.
“Yes”she answered.
“Alright,i’ve got a call to make”I told her as I put a call through to the chairman of the youth corps…he was a family friend.
“Hello uncle bello”I greeted.
“Derek my boy,how are you and how are your parents”he inquired.
“They are fine sir”I replied.
“So what do I owe this call young billionaire “he said….he always called me young billionaire even before I become one,he was one of the few people that believed in my potentials,apart from my parents.
“Actually sir,I need a favor from you,I have a candidate that I need to be posted in my company during her youth service,..she was my PA during her time here doing her Internship,she was brilliant so I would like to retain her”I said.
“Alright my boy,send me her details in my email..I will take it from there”he assured.
“Thank you uncle bello,have a nice day”I said.
“Anything for you,young billionaire “he said and hung up.
“Well that should do it”I said to beverly who looked at me in awe.
“Money is really good,but connection is even better”she said and I smiled..she is undoubtedly the smartest lady I know.
“Can I ask you something, actually its two questions,and I need you to be honest with me”I said.
“Alright,go ahead”she replied.
“What was the exact reason that made you break up with kelvin and secondly what is it that you need to do exactly in order to help me”I asked
“Ok, I know you wouldnt drop it so what the hell..I will just out with it…I broke up with Kelvin temporary when I saw you go live on your instagram IG and I confronted kelvin and asked him but he lied to me outrightly “she said solemnly.
“How do you know he lied and wasnt telling the truth”I asked.
“Cause I know you derek,you are a man of principle,integrity and decency and I know you would never hurt or frame someone or even accuse someone falsely..you are the most honest man I know”she said calmly..and I felt loved and lucky to have her in my life.
“Wow, thanks alot for the vote of confidence in me,so how did he take it,I mean you believing me instead of him”I asked.
“Well he definately didnt take it lightly,and about the second question, I think you should call a meeting with the people investigating your case because the second answer will be vital in your case”she said..now am more curios to know exactly what that answer would be.
“Hmm,okey then ,how about we go grab some launch,hang out and maybe around 5pm I will take you to my dad’s ,there you can tell your story”I said
“Alright,lets go”she said.
we left a few minutes later,I had so much fun with her,I was happy,actually the happiest i’ve been for months …she was my kryptonite after all..
We got to dad’s house round 5:30pm,my mum was very excited to see Beverly, she couldn’t even hide it.
“Oh beverly honey,how have you been”my mum asked.
“Am fine Ma”she replied a bit suprised with the excessive hospitality.
“Here come sit with me”my mum said as she took beverly from my arms to the couch in the living room.
“So miss Beverly,derek said you have some information that would help us with the investigation,we will like to hear it”our family lawyer said..
“Kelvin is sick,be been very sick for a very long time now,he is a bipolar patient “she said staring at us in the room to access how we took this disturbing piece of information.
“That was the reason,why his parent shipped him off to Canada after our college graduation,I only found out about his health conditions few months back,I found bottles of drugs in large quantity in his closet,so I ran some of the names of the drug in the system,and found out that it was a suppressant for bipolar disorder”she said calmly..I could feel the sadness in her voice as she spoke.
“So what has thus got to do with the case”I asked.
“I think he stopped taking it months back when he was suspecting that me and derek where having an affair,so he became very paranoia,aggress,he would shout at every little thing”.
he became so aggressive that he would hit you right”I asked interrupting her.
“Thats not the point”she replied.
“So he hit you then,…that was one of the marks on your face that contour couldnt cover,..when I asked you about it before you left few months ago”I asked fuming with anger…she stared at me for a while before she continued.
“Yes,and thats was mainly why I couldn’t choose or be with you back then,I knew he was already blood shot paranoid and I knew if I followed my heart and went with you,he might do something terrible to you or himself,so I had to go to him to protect you Derek,..well not untill I watched that video of you on IG ,and then I overheard kelvin telling his dad on the phone that he had covered all his track and that Derek would never find any evidence that would lead back at him..so I took up courage to confront him about the news circulating all over the media,but he lied to my face,he even started crying that I could even consider accusing him of attempted murder,and if I didn’t know better I could have fallen for his teary act….so i told him I needed some space and all of a sudden he flared up,so I had to walk away”she said finally.
“Wow that is some information”my dad said..
“Am gonna kill him ,am gonna break every bone in his body for laying his filthy hands on you beverly”I threatened, I was so mad with rage that nothing else mattered at the point….I couldnt even begin to imagine the pain beverly went through in the hands of that psychopath..
“Calm down derek”my mum said.
“But I cant mum”I replied as I stood up,pacing the room…beverly came to where I stood and held my hand..
“Hey,am right here,okay”she said as she raised her other hand and touched my face,I could feel the warmth in her palms as she stroke my face…she looked into my eyes and reassured me and I was calm.
“So whats next Mr Parker,you said you have some information too”I asked.
“Yes,I made some unsavory friends in the hood and rival gang of the criminals and I found out that the leader of the criminal in custody always made it a custom to always have the pictures of his employer taken secretly as a leverage or souvenir ,probably for blackmail or out of jail card in the future..so if we can get the leader to tell us where the pictures of kelvin that was taken are, we can stand a very good chance in court”he said.
“Well,we have the video of his threat to dereks life, the confession of the criminals, and if we can get out hands on the pictures and ofcus a record of him criminate himself then that should be it…but right now we have just the first two” our lawyer said..
“I can get the record”beverly said.
“No no no no…you are not going to get close to that bastard”I said.
“This is how I can help you, and beside am the only one that can get close to him…so let me help you”she said.
“No,I repeat no…you’ve helped a lot and enough so please stop”…I pleaded.
“You’re not listening,I have to do this for you,I wouldnt change my mind, so please dont worry,I will be careful”she assured and kissed me before everybody.
Even at that I was sick with worry,….I have a bad feeling about this…I was so scared for her safety…. if kelvin ever finds out why she was there,who knows what he would do.