TITLE: Fighting back EPISODE: 25 AUTHOR: Queenxstar He gave her yet another slap. I told you I will kill you. She staggered back strength completely drained from her, she coughed, blood was dripping from her elbow. It had been a long day and a long fight. Oladimeji had way laid them on their way back from church. Thankfully, Mummy J travelled to see her family in Ghana. Oladimeji advanced towards her and grabbed her bleeding arm. The sweat that had beaded her forehead had found a meeting point and channeled to her eyes. She reached out blindly and to touch his collar. She clinged to it as though it was her lifeline, and pushed him with all her might, choking him in the process . A stone was before her, Oladimeji missed it but it became a stumbling stone to her. She fell but was quick to reach for the knife in the belt strapped around her waist. Oladimeji advanced towards her with a smirk. Wale grabbed him from behind and sent a blow to his jaw. He held his jaw and staggered back loosing his vision temporarily. Wale covered the distance between them, grabbed him by the head and hurled him towards a Huge heap of gravel. Oladimeji passed out. Kalu Jumped down from the first floor of the storey building and ran to help her. He was intercepted by a couple of opponents. He began fighting. She rolled over until she was close and slashed one of the guys on the leg with her knife. IN THE BUILDING, Ethel delivered a couple of slaps with the back of his palm to the opponent chest. He groaned and slumped to his knees . He saw the guy who was down before struggle to his feet and begin to head for a plank. Ethel did a gymnast somersault and jumped high up to grip the rod above. He used both legs to grab his neck. His white shirt was now brown and partly stained with blood. Hester wondered where Ethel was. Since they parted, she had not set eyes on him. She groaned in pains and spat blood. She knew Kalu was weak and needed help.She took deep breaths, struggled to her feet and head towards a stick that was lying on the ground. Suddenly five gunshots rented the air. She dived for the corridor, before she could make out what had acted on the pile of planks that propelled it to come tumbling down. She rolled away as fast as she could but her back hit a wall faster than she anticipated. Trapped, she protected her head with her arms. Jesus Christ! Wale stood from the floor Where he had laid at the gun shots. He ran toward the scattered planks. Kalu! Dominic! Help. They set to work hastily. Oh my God! Kalu exclaimed dismayed as he removed the plank that had laid on her neck. Dominic lifted her to his arms. Im taking to the hospital. But … Wale began. There is no time for buts, cant you see …Kalu help me with the car door. Dominic returned firmly. ** Traumatized, they had were all standing having overpowered their opponents. Where is she? His eyes darted around. In the hospital. What! How come! Those planks … He pointed. No Wale …dont tell me …no... not again! Tears welled in his eyes. Get into the cars everybody! He began running and they followed suit. ++++ *** Precious hugged her. Thanks our lady for yet saving my life again. I wish you the best in South Africa. Thank you. Take care our lady. Dominic gave her a hug but stepped away before the tears came rolling down his face. Thanks Dominic. She smiled, having seen the tears. They had become life savers and beloved brothers to her. She felt a vacuum, they were family, her fighting back family. She heaved as Wale hugged her. We will miss you our lady. God protect you. God keep you all. She took in their faces and smiled. I love you all, Thank you and God bless you. They gave a low bow. Take charge guys. Will give you a call when weve arrived. Ethel told them before helping Hester up the stairs of the private airplane. ++++ **** Hmmmm … Hester savored her meal and glanced at her companion. His gaze met with hers just then and she winked at him. He shook his head and picked his game pad grinning. I didnt know youve got such great companies attributed to you. She stirred her food. I established the first one we went to as a small scale business in my first year in school. Great. She scooped food into her. Wont you have some? Im filled to my brim Hess. Didnt you eat at the party? Nope but am glad am exhausted and hungry now for real. Ethel had taken her to see his law firm, a couple of his textile companies and some the other property he had acquired in SA. Afterwhich they attended his nephew birthday party. Auntie couldnt express her gratitude enough for you taking up the role the MC. You sure do have your way with children. Yep. She sipped from her tumbler. I noticed you had so much fun meeting with old pals and relatives . Yea I did. Nonetheless, you need to taste this. She stoop in front of him and pose a spoon of her meal in front of him. I enjoy sharing great meals. She smiled her charming smile. He opened his mouth. Mmmmh … He closed his eyes afterwards. I told ya. She sat beside him on the rug. Can I play too? Sure darling. He smacked his lips. Can I have the bowl? Not even in your most accommodating imagination! Ethel burst into laughter. +++ *** Ethel loaded the guns with bullets. Please let me come, let me fight this last fight with you. She was at the door. Give Hester, there is nothing that you will say that will make me change my mind. I wont allow you go through another trauma or crush injury because you might not survive it. He faced her. You not fit to fight and it okay because it is not about you anymore, it is all about us. Despite the tears in her eyes, she saw the tears in his. She trembled. I love you Hester … Ethel looked in her eyes as he touched her pale coloured cheek. I cant love you the way I need to love you with you looking at the side mirror always and behind your shoulder. This is my fight … He swallowed. This is my fight for love and happiness. Tears rolled down his cheek. My fight for my best friend …my fight for all the wrong Oladimeji had done. She burst into tears and Ethel took her in her arms. Oh Ethel Please …only you cant do this. He is dubious, he is going to kill you. He rubbed his face against her cheek . The pact is signed and its about time, you have your life. She sobbed. Sweetheart Please … He knelt before her. If I die, I die because God need me. It means my destiny was to fight for your freedom. I need you to be strong for me. I need to take care of yourself …for me. Promise me … She shook her head before heading out. He closed his eyes and fresh set of tears came rolling down. Dear Lord Please help me …help me. I cant do it on my own. He bowed his head. Somewhere in the house, the radio was on, coming from it was a hymn written by John Fawcett. BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS OUR HEARTS IN CHRISTIAN LOVE; THE FELLOWSHIP OF KINDRED MINDS IS LIKE TO THAT ABOVE. Before our Father’s throne, We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one— Our comforts and our cares. We share our mutual woes; Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and oneness reign Through all eternity. Hester slid to the floor and placed both palms beneath beneath her left bosom as if to cushion her heart as if it wanted to rip apart. Memories of Osagie lying cold came flashing. Oh God … Her voice trailed off as she wept sore. Watchout for episode 26 Target: 10 likes
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:32:43 +0000