TITLE: Fighting Back EPISODE: 11 He was on his knees with his head bowed, his eyes were closed, his lips were moving. She was seated, her palms were closed before her, her bowed and lips were moving. They had just listened to a live Gospel telecast. Eventually, they were through with their prayers. Communication with God is the best because it gives you … Osagie began. Peace that passeth all understanding. Osagie and Hester chorused . Hey! How did you know that is what I am going to say? He questioned with a smile. I feel Same too, besides, I read my Bible dear. Okay then, complete this for me, the … He was interrupted by a knock on the door. They exchange looks taken aback. He stood and head for the door. It was Mwihaki day off. He opened it and they came in. Osagie was shocked. They were dangerously looking, properly dressed, they were three out of the mob outside. Hester stood instantly and her heart sank. The one that took the lead into the room produced a gun. Even before he did, she knew they were all armed. Osagie was shocked.They were dangerously looking, properly dressed, they were three out of the mob outside.Hester stood instantly and her heart sank.The one that took the lead into the room produced a gun. Evenbefore he did, she knew they were all armed. Good morning … He had taken in the room as soon as he stepped in. He looked at the wall clock ahead of him. I am sorry, good afternoon. He smiled. Dangerous ones who exhibited self control and humor are those who took decision spontaneously without remorse. Oh God … she wished she could do something more than just standing rooted. She look around in a swift. Good afternoon, how may I help you? Osagie met his gaze. If he did have any fear, it wasnt physically expressed. I like you bro, cutting to the chase. We are here for her …and her alone. His eyes was squinted when he glanced back at her Hester, he saw the plea in her eyes and how she trembled. He got the link. Hester got hers when they entered, she knew they were Nigerians. You are here for her, Why? She is a missing treasure, she needs to be returned to her base. That is not possible, absolutely impossible! She saw smirk on the faces of his companies. Os... Osagie, please let me go. She stepped forward foreseeing trouble. No Hester, you are not going anywhere! His voice was authoritative as he pushed her backward. Oh God please... she prayed in her mind. She was already sweating . Mister, you shouldnt say that because she is coming with us. We are not leaving without her. I wish I could ask you guys to take seat but you will be waiting to no avail. He looked down at the gun he was holding and pat it fondly.You are joking with an authority you cannot stand face to face with. And whose is that? Osagie tilted his head. Unfortunately, I am not here to exchange words like two market women. He sighed and glanced at the wall clock. Osaz please …please let me go. She spoke, she moved forward. Using a leg, he lifted the centre table from its side, moved it, using it to wedge her between the longest sofa . I am serious Hester. His look was nothing like what she had seen before. She froze. Using a leg, he lifted the centre table from its side, moved it, using it to wedge her between the longest sofa . I am serious Hester. His look was nothing like what she had seen before. She froze. Dialogue is over, go get her! Two stepped forward to carry to out the order but Osagie was before them. They looked at their boss for further instruction. She is not going anywhere, she is not leaving this place! Osagie meant every word because he knew once she left, a thousand and one could happen to her before he find, that is if he ever did. Please Osaz, please dear, do let me go. Her palms were opened before her. I beg you. I will be furious if you leave that place, dont make me angry. He was already angry, angry that she was distracting and opposing him. Didnt she know the implication of going with them. Her spirit sank lower. I now see how serious you are. His look was baleful. Unfortunately, I dont have time. He cocked the gun and then the shot. Jesus! For a split second, her heart beat stopped and her mind black out. The sound echoed. She leapt over the table straight to his side, she knelt and ease his head to her lap, Jesus Christ! She screamed with tears rolling down her face. A look at the bullet wound on the left side of his chest confirmed her fear …it was not a matter of ambulance, paramedics, emergency Ward, major surgery, it had hit a major artery. Knowledge …she knew it too well but she wasnt to give up. She folded her shawl and place it over the wound. Oh God please …Osaz please, I am sorry … she rocked him as she wept. Oh God please …please … please …help him …help me …please. Hester raised him up and sobbed. Her body knotted in pain. Hess …Hester? Her eyes flickered opened, she look down at him with blurred vision. He reached up to touch her face and wiped her tears. Yes dearie … Her lips trembled. Take care of y …you. I will Sweetie, its not all about me, it is about you. Oh Osaz please … He touched her lips. I … I love … His hand dropped. Hester let out a heart piercing scream. No! No … darling …no! She wailed heart broken. Go get her. He had enough of the emotional display. One stepped forward, he hadnt be touched. He bent to pull her up. She sent her fist flying and it landed on his jaw. He staggered back bent over, when he eventually lifted his face, they saw blood. She eased him to the floor, closed his eyes and placed him in a supine position. She pecked him on the cheek and her tears fell on his face. She wiped it off and gave him a final lingering look. They watched her and said nothing. Their leader decided to wait for her. She went back to her room, one followed, changed her cloth, gather some of her important items in a mini suitcase. She wrote a note for Ethel amidst sobbing, by the time she was done, the paper was soaked with tears. When she came out, she stooped beside him to take a parting memory, he was gone never to be like before again. One realisation made her heart glow amidst the darkness that now engulf her, their PRAYERS. May you find peace in the bosom of our Maker, she wiped her tears, stood and head for the door without a word to them. They followed her immediately. They had come in two cars. She sat at the back seat of the leading alongside their leader. The other followed suit. You woudnt believe how it all went? He closed the door behind him. Hello every... The package he was holding slip off his hand ḁ̊η∂ shattered into a million pieces. In utter shock, his palm came over his mouth, his gaze was fixed. Strength completely left him as he slumped down on his knees, his silent tears flowed. Osagie... It barely escape his throat, tears sting his eyes. Right on his kneels, he approached what was before him hoping that by the time he got beside him, this obvious reality might become his worst imagination. Osagie, what happened? Ethel muttered as he reached out aη∂ touched the face that was now.deathly cold. Lord almighty! He exclaimed.ohh...? He exhaled a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ sobbed “ohh my ...my brother, ℓ̊ thought was going to die before you... His tears flowed. What happen to our simultaneous dreams, what happens to the wedding we intend to have on same day...? His eyes closed in agony. Is this the meaning of life...is this...lord, is this...? My osagie is gone...you are gone...ha! He wept as he bent over his body. His whole body shook. And then, He head shot up as he suddenly remembered. Hester! He called. He stood a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ took three strides forward then realisation dawn on him, he turned back to look at his best friend that was never to be like before again. He noticed his proper body positioning, hs eyes were closed, his hand were placed well, the shawl ...the shawl to prevent him from lying in his own pool of blood. Hester?.He was on his feet, he swirled a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ practically ran into her room. He noticed the difference from the last time he entered, then he saw the note which was now softened a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ faint. He got the message though short a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ simple, hook, line a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ sinker. He brought his mobile phone as he got brainstormed a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ dialled a number. C E O, G a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ C helicopters, who am ℓ̊ on to? Hi pal, its Ethelbert Franklin. Hey dΦn, whats up? He was going to avoid a messy publicity of his bf death as much as he could. When he was done with calls, he retrieved the cartridge of the camera in the sitting room. ++++ **** Hester stared out of the window of the speedily moving vehicle. It passed through the cars, people, places, building, forests, vegetations, a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ so on but she didnt see them. Her mind was busy...it was still a shock to her that her bright yesterday turned out to be a black day. It was still a shock to her that she was under the captivity of her most dreaded admirer. Ohh ethelbert...how must he be feeling now? Dear lord...did ℓ̊ do anything that disqualifies me from being in your will? She sneezed. Her eyes closed and she drifted. They had made it a 2days journey as their boss had instructed to breach some level of security. Precious typed on the system a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ concentrated with a frown creeping into his countenance. Sir, its tight. Ethelbert buried his face in his palm momentarily. Then he looked up, aη∂ glanced at the building that was on display on all the computer system in his control room. Guys, listen up. Ethel eventually spoke up. They all looked at him. He was seated in their midst, he was more calm than ever before aη∂ his countenance was blank. ℓ̊ dont believe that building with its contituent ḁ̊η∂ classic construction just have an exit. He looked at one of his men who was nearest to the projector. Kalu,project the building. He got to his feet immediately a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ set to work. Ethel stood a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ took slow strides to the large screen. Lets forget the whole of the elephant a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ go for its parts. He worked via the electronic mouse, some circular notation appeared on some of the building part. This is A B C... to J, based on your sitting arrangement a part belongs to you. Dig it all out, wevery got five minutes. Precious work on the major aη∂ minor roads. Kalu, security,and all the possibilities... He began instructing. Typings began. Supporting himself with his arms, he lowered himself to a chair and sipped water. His eyes not leaving the screen of Precious. Precious is that a major or minor? Minor Sir. Sir? His personal assistant called. Ethel looked in his direction. I have found an indication of an entrance, I have tried all access, it has been denied. Ethel wheeled his chair close. :That is part D right? Yes Sir. Zoom it. He did that. They both looked at it closely but Ethels brows creased thoughtfully. It is a standardized symbol and I cant fathom its meaning. Wale said. I have seen that before. He narrowed his brows and reached for the keyboard, minimized what was on the screen, did few typing and click and four similar symbols to the earlier. Ethel smiled. Sir, they are almost the same. He observed and looked at him with trust . Wale, that is an underground. It is coded, get me my laptop, we will find a way around this. Yes Sir. He stood and hurried out. Ethel stood and sat on the seat Wale vacated. From the elevator he saw her got out of the car and look around. Oladimeji face glowed and he laughed. My baby is home! The Welcome smiles, the warmth they gave her as she passed them was more of utter admiration. My sweetheart! His joy knew no bound has he helped her up the elevation. He took her in his arms. Appalled, Hester hope didnt throw up. That was the closest they had ever been. Oladimeji touched her face. How are you doing? He asked concerned. Was the journey too stressful? She gave him the benefit of a momentary look but made no attempt to respond. I know how you feel sweetheart, the journey was long and exhausting. You look drained. I will be looking better if your boys didnt smoke and drink in the car. I was sneezing and coughing ,I attempted to jump out of the moving car because I was suffocating. What! Every display of happiness vanished as he turned to her escorts with a fierce look. Emmmm …Boss …we …we can explain. Their leader attempted and took a step backward. Explain? He scoffed. Scorpion, So it is true, you good for nothing fish? How dare you! I entrusted my jewel in your care for just two days and she is not forgetting your habit. What does she look like to you. You want to contaminate my wife! Oladimeji stretched his hand and slapped him. The rest shuddered. Im sorry boss. Scorpion gave a low bow. Sorry? He glared at him.If you dont get out of my sight now, I will take off your head in such a way that the vultures will be so sorry for your corpse that wont near it. Hester sneezed twice. Oladimeji directed his attention back to her. Oh baby, I am so sorry. He helped her to a seat. Are you alright? Im fine. She attempted a faint smile. They left knowing there was trouble looming for them. Are you sure? He moved a chair close. Yes. Are you sure you are okay Sweetie? Oladimeji moved a chair close to sit opposite her. Yes. It came out as a whisper, she had lost her voice. He beamed. I cant believe you are now finally within my reach. Then he sobered. I have really missed you, your disappearance almost killed me.... I am glad to have you back. I love you. Baby …I want to be mother of wife beautiful children. I want to you my first lady. He was also a presidential candidate. His gaze scanned her face and lingered on her lips. He brought his face close to kiss her. Hester turned her face aside. Oladimeji laughed to cover up his disappointment. In as much as I will love to make you mine, I understand you are exhausted. I will be traveling tomorrow morning and I will be back in three days. Then we consumate our marriage in memorable. He bit his lower lips and openly feed his eyes with her clad body. Hester sneezed. Bless you sweetheart. He beamed as he stood and pressed a bell on the wall. Soon, a fair skinned, beautiful young lady who was three years older than Hester hurried in. Oladimeji assisted Hester up. Sweetheart meet Vanessa, she is charge of the ladies and their activities. She is going to be your personal assistant. Vany, meet my lady. Hi Hester. Vanessa gave her a charming smile as she took her hands in hers like they have know each other for a long time. Hester managed to smile better than she had done in the past couple of days. She instantly liked her. My lady, I longed to meet you. Her smile still retained. I love your smile. Hester said. Ah …Thank you. Vanessa chuckled. Oladimeji love the fact that they had got along well. Vany, take proper care of her, she is my heartbeat. He placed a right hand across his chest. I will, very well. Still holding, she gestured and they walked side by side. Hester sneezed once more She is beautiful, isnt it? Oladimeji voice was low in the bedroom as he watched her. Yes Sir. One her attendant was there with her. He beamed. I could spend the rest of my life watching her like this, only I have to go now . He pecked her and adjusted the duvet. Oladimeji stood, Those idiots could have killed her, cater well to her needs. With eyes still on her face. Tobi, in case of anything, call the Doctor and let me know. I have told Vanessa already, the word - excuse left my dictionary yesterday. Yes Sir. He took a final lingering look at her then left the room. A doctor had come to see her the day she arrived evening and administered some medication because she had kept sneezing and eventually threw up. Watchout for episode 12
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:03:57 +0000
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