*LIFE ON CAMPUS* EPISODE 24 ********************** Betty smiled for the first time in 3 months. So Jay-Jay still cared. Jay-Jay said I should tell you not to worry about tomorrow. Edith sounded excited. Hmmn, so did he say anything about me again? Betty wanted to know. Errm..nothing really, he kept asking if youre fine. Edith supplied. She was happy her friend was acting like a sane person atleast. He also said you wont need your mums lawyer. Edith added. But why? He said the case would take care of itself. Edith replied. Betty shuddered, she prayed Jay-Jay wont act funny at the court,- like shooting everybody. Hmn, I feel some how, whats he planning to do? Betty asked quietly. To suprise you! Edith quipped. Her friend would be free tomorrow, Jay-Jay gave her that assurance. ************* COURT!!! everyone stood up as the judge walked in... The Case in this high court today is between miss betty amah with case No 007/141/2007and the government over the death of master Emeka the court attendant began. Betty Amah! his voice was high pitched. The police led Betty towards the dock. She stepped into it saying some silent prayers. She looked round,she caught her mums eyes, Edith was there, Jay-Jay, Tiger, and...she doesnt know his name. Jay-Jay smiled at her, her heart raced, she looked away. That you Betty Amah, a final year student, was with Emeka Jonas by 5:45 pm in the Evening on 13/10/2007. That you were there when he was shot, and you were arrested as the prime suspect.... Her case was read out. Guilty or not guilty? Not guilty she pleaded, her voice was faint. She glanced at her mum, who was saying some prayers. My Lord, permit me to ask the accused some questions. a female lawyer from the defense panel said. Betty was confused, this isnt the lawyer her mum brought. She glanced at Edith who made some signs- Jay-Jay brought a lawyer for her. So Betty Amah, did you see it happen? Barrister Mario(Jay-Jays Lawyer) started. Rubbish question! Yes! Betty replied You saw the bullet? She hissed within her No, but I heard the sound she replied timidly. Objection my Lord. a short storky man from the prosecution panel jumped up. She is not supposed to ask the accused such irrelevant question. Continue Mario. The Judge replied. Thank you my Lord. Permit me to call on a witness who saw it happen. Barrister mario bowed. Go ahead. The Judge stated. Thanks. The witness is Gloria Amaechi Linus. Bar. Mario called out. The name drifted slowly into Bettys ears...she could feel her ears itch. She looked around and Lo and Behold, G-gal came forward. Betty gasped for breathe, she could feel her legs go weak. Trouble! she glanced at Jay-Jay, he wore a stern look and his boys too. From which planet did G-gal drop? You are Gloria? Bar. Mario resumed her meaningless questions. Yes.. G-gal replied in a thin voice. She looked miserable. You were there when Emeka Jonas was shot? G-gal looked at Jay-Jay, he gave her a warning look, she looked at Betty briefly, she felt sorry for herself. I wasnt only there...I shot him! she replied straightly. You what? The Judge gaped. Everybody in the court were like Ehn! COOUURT! There was silence again. I beg your pardon? Bar. Mario continued. I shot him, I am the killer not Betty. G-gal explained quietly. The Judge rose from his seat. COOUURT! everybody stood up. The case continues after Ten minutes. Betty was confused, was she dreaming? Is G-gal sane? She looked at Jay-Jay who kept a neutral face. Edith and her mum were weeping. Next ten minutes! It seemed like eternity. COOUURT. The Judge came back, and the judgement resumed. Hope you know the implication of what youre saying? a man with a worn-out wig sitting at the prosecutors panel asked G-gal. Yes, I know, Im responsible for it. G-gal replied, her eyes were full of pains and regrets. What makes you want to confess? The Judge couldnt help asking. He adjusted his wid-rimmed glasses and peered through at G-gal. I...I...erm.. her voice trailed off. There was a commotion of whispers in the court. COOUURT!! everybody kept quiet, the few moments of silence that followed by, seemed like eternity to Betty. She bent her head gently, she resumed counting her toes. She was startled by G-gals scream. Help o...see him o...his ghost is following me o... G-gal made to run out of the dock but some policemen held her still. Ghost? Betty shuddered. Ghost? the Judge echoed after Betty. I saw him by the window, he was staring at me. G-gal whimpered. Everybody turned to look at the window. Haaaaa! See him! See him o! Emeka Biko nu ooo, please ooo, G-gal screamed again, pointing towards the door. Everybody turned to the door again. Betty saw him, she gasped. He was standing there, he looked fresh, he looked more of human to be called a ghost. She have heard of ghosts, she thought they were myths, but now she is seeing Emekas ghost. She was trying her best to breathe, she placed her hand across her chest as if to pacify her heart. She could feel her head spinning, her vision was getting blood, she was wet with sweat. Im not a ghost, its the real me, Emeka.! Emeka said as he confidently walked into the court room. That was all Betty could hear, she felt her legs go weak, she tried to breathe through her mouth... And...she passed out. *********** Betty opened her eyes slowly, she felt weak. Where was she? She looked round, she was on a hospital bed, a drip attached to her hands, she tried to sit up but was held down by a strong hand, she looked up. Sorry.. Jay-Jay whispered. She shut her eyes and opened them again to be sure whe wasnt dreaming. Sorry, ndo. It was her mothers voice. What were they doing here? They were supposed to be in court. What am I doing here? she said slowly. You need to rest. Jay-Jay calmed her. What did the judge say? Ill be jailed? she whispered. No, youre free now. Jay-Jay smiled. And Emekas ghost? she asked again. Right here baby. Emeka sat down on her bed side. She froze, her eyes wide, she opened her mouth to scream but her throat was dry. I didnt die, Im alive, for you! Emeka whispered. You didnt die? she found her voice You are not a ghost? Youre Emeka? she sat up, she touched his hand. He is not a ghost. she muttered. He is alive! she screamed hugging Emeka. So what about G-gal? she hugged Jay-Jay after regaining her compusure She would be hanged. Edith quipped. Edith? Youre here? Betty hugged her friend. Thanks for everything. she sobbed. Its aiit now. Youre free, I have my friend back! Edith wiped her tears. Betty sniffed. Mum, Jay, Edith, Emeka... she wiped a tear. Thanks for everything, thanks for being there. she was crying. Dr Amah held her daughter soothingly. how do I thank you, young man. she smiled at Jay-Jay.. No need to thank me, Jay-Jay chuckled. Can we meet your parents, atleast to thanks them too. Dr Amah persisted. Well...errm, Id take you to see my dad, but now, Betty need to rest. Jay-Jay replied. Guy, tell us how you escaped now.. he patted Emeka. Bros, no be small tin, its a long story o.. Emeka said humorously and they all burst into fits of laughter. Betty laughed with all her strength, its been a quiet long time since she laughed. WATCHOUT FOR THE FINAL EPISODE TIME/TARGET: Tommorow morning by 7:30am........ Let make up to 40likes before then.
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