"Ah,I'm so happy to see you" she tact smiling
"Me
too, I went to the room you were admit, I was told you have been discharged. Honestly
I'm so sorry, I haven't check on you. I have been busy all through" Kaima exclaimed.
"Mm…,
please don't put that face, who won't
understand. The marriage preparation, the pregnancy. Everything is just
choking, I wish, I really wish I wouldn't miss the preparation" Bolade tact
"There's
still time you know" Kaima firmed
"just
a couple of days left, I just can't wait. To final have a sister" she fling her
hands to the air, fist them to her jug, exposing her white teeth "Oh, Mrs.
Kaima Adex Ladepo"
"Mmm…"
Kaima tact, twist her body to a side
"
just at the dot, no artificial name added" she grumble
"You
are indirectly, saying my surname is fake" she exclaimed.
"Kaima
grace Oko…ji, Oko…ji, what is that name again" she quest as she, crack her
brain.
"Kaima
grace Okonji" she corrected "forgetting so easy, the first woman and Africa
woman to the President of World health Organization, is Ngozie Iweala Okonji,
don't disrespect my father's name" she grunts
"I
will not, you won" she giggling
"I
have really miss those days" kaima firmed. A sound, like a slap on the wall was
heard, they continue drop down the stairs. They make sure it didn't get the way
of their conversion
"You
can see, I'm a woman with one leg" Bolade said
"No,
don't say that, it just for the moment, you will use your legs again, just don't
panic" Kaima caution
"The
award winning doctor of the year, the
humanitarian award winner of the year" She tact, Kaima turn to face her
"Come fast, come give mother a hug" she tact, as kaima walks to meet her, they
embraced
"Good
day ma, how are you doing?" Kaima greeted.
"I'm
doing good my dear" smiling " and you how are you and the baby" she query.
"Awesome
ma" Kaima tact smiling
"You
must be surprised, how I found out, I follow latest trend. So I know everything" smiling "So proud of you dear" she firmed
"Thank
you ma" she tact smiling
"Bolade,
I will like to have some words with my daughter in law, please excuse us" Bisi
said
"Ok
mom" she retort, pick her crouch, which she placed beside her a couch she sits,
she pulled herself in one piece to stand with the crouch, as the four eyes was
just on her, as she strived to prove her resilient, she stare at Kaima and she
smiled, Kaima smile back.
"Lucy!,
where is this girl, do you need help" Bisi asked
"No,
Mommy I'm fine, I have to get use to it" She persist leaving.
"Just
take it easy, don't go hard on your self" Kaima brutal. As Bolade,
"Ok
my dear, take it easy ok" she caution
"Ok,
Mom" as she walk on the stairs, the sound of the crouch was heard so loud it
could wake the sleep up
"Oh,
my poor child" Bisi exclaimed, as she watch Bolade every step.
"Oh,
Mom you don't have to panic, she will be fine" Kaima tact consoling
"Of
course, I know she will. So how is the wedding, preparation going" She query.
As she turns to face her, as Bolade shadow vanish.
"We
bless God" Kaima tact smiling
"Indeed
you have to" that came rude, Kaima knew noticing the mockery on her face. "If it
was left for me, this wedding will not hold" paused "it would be cancelled long
time ago" Bisi grunts, Kaima eyes went wide opened, she melted just like an
ice.
"Mom,
what happened. What's wrong" she said her voice was so calm and deep
"Look
at my two kids, they are all that I have. If I have lost them that night, what
story would you come back and tell. Before that day, I talk to you as a
daughter. I pleaded with you, to get Adex mind off from that event but you refuse
to reason with me" She runts
"Mother,
why blame me, you and I know how adamant Adex can be" Kaima said
"Adex
can be stubborn but he heeds to you, You are the one that talk and he comprehends.
I expected you to use emotional position you have over him and talk him out, but
you didn't. My daughter would have never get hurt, she follows her brother's
step. Knowing Adex condition, you kept deaf hears, I also lost him too, you think I don't know about it" frowned. "I
have came to realize all you want is just my sons fame and connection, you and
I know how outstanding my son is" she grunts, Kaima was shock to the core
"Mother
how could you say such a thing, you know how long this relationship has grown,
I know him when he was no body and I fight through for us to get to this level"
Kaima exclaimed.
"You
think that is how it is, Adex has always
express his feel for you, he has already choose to be with you then, he has
always love you, despite the nature as a man came to him. Of course, he will
cheat but he still kneel to you" Bisi said.
"I
fight my way through because I love Adex, and I never halt. I love Adex for him
and not for what achievements he earn" Kaima swore
"Kaima
position in my son's life, was to keep him save, I wouldn't have bless your
relationship with my son, if I didn't see him grow strong in his health. He
painted it like, you were like an air
breath, the reason his heartbeat. Your level of education, your family
name and family background. It absolutely has nothing to show of, I can't even
imagine my grand kids are coming from such family, with a lot of bad record"
she grunt.
Tears
tripping down her eyes, as she wipes it. "With during respect ma, I can't sit
here to watch you disrespect my family" she stood up to leave.
"Sometimes
I wish, I could just end this. For the safety of my son" she grunts, Kaima
hurried out, Bisi words burnt her soul, Kaima cried the whole time in her car,
finally drove off.
***************
Kaima
walked in, her handbag drop from her hand, tears start tripping down her cheeks
"Oh,
my dear what is it this time?" as she
walk to her, cuddle her. "please come and sit, it ok. It fine" she console as
Kaima sobs, she walks her to a couch "what happen, what's wrong?" she quest pet
her,
"I
can't continue" she whispered in tears.
"continue
what?" She asked so curiously
"I
want to end it" she brutal.
"End
what Kaima?" She quest
"Cut
off the wedding" she grunts, Chinasa was shock, was paralyzed at that spot.
"No,
don't say that, you have worked extremely hard for this event to come to pass, you
have always talked about it, like a dream come true. Why now, what has he done"
she asked, A smart phone ring. No one was move to pick the phone from the
hidden bag.
"No,
not Adex, his mother ever since Adex whistle about the protest, she has been on
my neck to stop him, which I have tried my best. And Adex is someone who don't
like been force to do or prevent from doing that which is on his heart, and
there's nothing wrong with that. Today she wrote down boldly on the board, she
doesn't like me" she sobs. "Because of my family records, not because of the
protest. it's not my family fault, I
didn't create myself in their and I will not because of any one deny my family"
in tears. "If it was left for her, the wed wouldn't hold" she said wipes her
tears.
"So
what did Adex said about it" She asked curiously
"I
haven't told him" she said
"So,
what's the problem, even if you tell Adex he wouldn't be in support of her,
because she can't do anything about it that's why she's coming to you. Look at
me and listen" she turn her face to face her. "You are getting married to Adex,
not her mother, if Adex saw all the bad documentary of your family and still
choose you. I want to ask you this. Who is to lose" Kaima blink her eyes, as
tear drop " She's just afraid, she has already lost, she has no power over her
son, she dare not tell Adex such, because the Adex I know will never take it
easy on her. That's why I so much love that young man, he has always feel proud
to tell the whole world of the beautiful woman he loves" she raise her jug. "
Do you mind broken his heart because of what people said. Just two days, two
days left, are you going to end this beautiful and wonderful day, you have long
for all your life ?. No" the phone rings again "Now you just have to put
yourself together and pick that call not to give that young man, heart attack" Kaima smile, as she
hush to get the phone, it stop. "Ten miss call, oh poor thing" her eye fix on
the smartphone "have you forgotten his state, take this phone and put him on
call" she grinned.
"Beep!,
Beep!"
"Where
are you?, Oh God, do you know what's time. Have you forgotten?, you need to be
here!" A voice cracked deep after, a few minutes the phone ring
"I'm
with Chinasa" echoed
"You
should have come home!, and let's talk"
"Is
fine" Kaima's voice soft
"I
know her, I told you going to see her was a bad…" mute
"Babe;
are you still there" Kaima alerts
"Please
just come, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry you have to go through all this. Just for
me" Sobs. "Love please come home"
"Halo
Babe!"
"
You need to go home, you know how his really troubled. Imagine telling him what
you just told me" Nnenna stands, Kaima joined "the time don't wait". A knock at
the door .
"Expecting
someone?" grip her keys
"Who's
that, please come in" Chinasa eyes fix on the door. Kaima goes for her handbag.
"Thank
God you are still here" He held by her waist
"I
was…" Adex hug her
"Yes
I know, I was making sure you are home safe" walks to Chinasa
"I
promised, she's safe. I know she has stress a lot because of me. Is a promise
my family won't be a problem" Adex sworn
"I
hope so, one thing I know, is my sister has to be safe. The drama is way too
much for her" She goad. Kaima was caught in confusion
"
I love her so much, I wouldn't hurt her or let any one hurt her" he place his
hand on his chest "Babe, I'm sorry. I
promise she will never be a problem, I'm taken you very far from her. Somewhere
save, somewhere it just be us" snog her.
Claps
"Ok, drama over now, still have a long way to go" Kaima turned to her and
smiled, Adex took her handbag.
"I
hope you aren't forgetting anything" Kaima survey the room return then glance
at Adex "We will go now. Thank you"
"Welcome,
remember promise are not meant to be broken"
"I
made my oath today"
"Thank
you sis" embrace Nnenna
"You
are welcome love;" They left
*************
"I
remember seeing you in the street with my sister. Do you know what I said to
myself, the day he try mess up with my Sis, I'm
going to make him pay" Everyone was crack to the ribs. "Do you know who
she is. She's an asset, she's priceless. So special to me" Cuddle her "She's my
favorite Sister" Stares at her, she smiled. A walk in with a tray dump it on a
table central around the sofa they sits. "But she is so stubborn. Damn!" He smiled,
as she drawn him with those scary eye
"I
thought I'm the only one that knew" He Cock the wine "That didn't come from me"
he make sure there eyes never met
"Man,
I wouldn't lie, I never knew this whole thing called relationship will land you
guys together. It started like a child play. I recap calling my Sister, what's
up with you and that teenage boy…"
"Teenage
boy, you called me that" his eye settled on him, with his mouth wide opened as
he opens the wine spilling in one the
glass cup
"you
look so boyish, every time I meet you the only thing that grows is just those
beard , same face" Adex giggle fall to the sofa " I recall, they day you came
looking for her, immediately you notice my mom's presence, even coming into our
compound was hard for you" He sip the drink clutch between his finger
"I
have so much respect for Moms, I would have the courage now" with the tip of
his eyes.
"Hahaha,
congratulations…, I'm so proud of you. Chills to the success of your marriage "
"Chills!!"
Adex and Kaima echo
"Babe,
I need to check on the guest, I will be right back, Bro Eme"
Adex
glance at her with a nod, she dab Emeka. Emeka eye clock on her till she vanish
"I would make her mine, if we weren't related" place on of his leg on the
other, as he claps his laps, a sip then glance at Adex
"If
she weren't a good girl, cause not everything money buys" grinned a long sip
from his drink "are you trying to say something" .
"You
are my man, I left my sister in your care. Is a prove I had faith in you"
"Thank
you for that" his chest lift to receive the glory
"After
what happened to Mary, is a risk I was never going to take, from anyone. Like I
said before, she's so special to me, she's my motivation. I have live my whole
life brave, because of her" staring at the glass like he was reading a
content
"She
mean the world to me, I got married to her because I want her all to myself"
Adex asserted
"She's
have a life built in her" He withdraw a look of jest, to keep there contract
determine
"No!,
no!, that should be the more reason, I should have walk a way. It was my choice
to have life with her, I wouldn't take her down their to make an oath in front
of everyone there. I still have right to make a choice"
"Congratulation,
so proud of you. You choose to be in prison over living a free life" Adex
stretch his hand to receive the hand shake gas out laughing
"Free
man, I'm still a free man"
"It
will take a national wide prayer, to make me commit to a woman, talk of bring
home to my family" Emeka said fling his head
"You
don't mean it" he grind
"Fun
is something I cherish so much, we can have fun, no feeling attract. I'm not
ready for emotion right now, money first" He trap his left eye, and tick a
clock sound. "No, no" fling his head
"Of
all the money you have, come on man. What more are you looking for" grinning
"I
need more, I love my fun. I love freak days. I go to the club I pick the girl I
want, have a crazy night, that's it"
"That's
it!" he brutal
"That's
it, Mama comes…, I'm like. No, no, I'm
not ready for that, I'm not ready for commitment, I'm a busy type, no
time" He make a clarification
"Woo.
Yea, coming to that…, what do you do?"
"I
work as a special security for the government"
"wow,
that's money talking" Adex points a finger
"You
can say that again" gas out laughing
************
"I
was going to ask you, if you will be available 17th of this month, I
was invited for an interview " Kaima turns to face him.
"Of
course, would I say no" she grinned
He
kiss her lips "thank you love" he glance at the TV, beef on a program showing
there "He say he work for the government, was the nature of his job ?"
She
moves her head closer to his heart, as if she was reading his heartbeat "that's
what he said"
"The
car he sent as a gift on our wedding, that's 2020 Land Rover spot, that's huge"
"For
my brother to acquire, I don't understand. When ever you start this your
interrogation, I have a feeling you are up to something" she faced him so
furious
"No,
why would you say that, I would never do that" he grinned
"I
hope so, course you always in search for gossip to publish, don't think you can use my
brother to trend"
"You
are so mean, and who ?…" lift his face "What is wrong, if I tell people about
my brother- in-law wealth's . I'm your husband and there's nothing wrong with
that" in his voice some intonation of resentment
"I'm
so sorry love" in twist voice
"You
should watch how you address me, I'm
your husband" he placed his hands behind his skull, as he direct his
gaze at the roof.
"I
can never forget that, I love you" . His still on the roof "Babe, I'm so sorry"
he exhale so exhausted, he stare at her try not to grinned, as he struggles to
keep the emotion unnoticed. She grinned, kissed his lips, as she placed her
head his chest.
************
"Welcome,
this way sir" A lady direct
"Ok"
He fist his hand in hers
"You
are to go in alone, sir"
"Why?"
glance at her, so dismay
"Is
an instruction, given to me to execute"
"Do
you know who she is?" a descent in his voice
"I'm
sorry sir, is an instruction"
"Babe,
please let's not stress this issue, just go I will be waiting here" Her voice
sound, melts the scene.
"Ok,
stay safe, I wouldn't take long" she Nod, it seen like the baby tumor, was just
making every conclude in a minute, she
sits on the sofa behind her "Please let's go, I will be back" She nods in
response. Karma watch as the walk into a room.
"Ma,
what may I offer you?"
"I'm
okay"
"Ok,
Ma incase you need anything. Please don't haste to ask, I will be over there" she
points at a mini office, curve in square shape seen to be, furnish for a
receptionist. Kaima watch as she stroll to the post, Kaima sneered
"We
let you are a son of a great hero of this country, we want to compensate you
for your good work and promised to support you what ever you feed from"
"And
you're saying, this is not a bribe, my Dad died 20yrs a ago, this empathy
wasn't present to my mom or us to sponsor me in school" Folds his hands "Why
now, why now is the government acknowledging my family?" he smirked
"If
you look into that briefcase, you will see this is a life time opportunity, to
have a good life and save yourself the misery you want to cause for yourself" A
man said in a deep and sentimental voice.
"If
I choose to" He stood "I would want to take my leave, I came here with my
pregnant wife, and I wouldn't want to stress that vastly" he stares at they Men
who was struck by his lighting move
"Is
like you don't now what, ten thousand dollars is converted in your local
currency"
"Can
it be compared, with the lives you and thirsty bloody sucker like you took. On
20-10-20, you entropy you soldiers, to massacre, kill young innocent citizen,
who were just asking for their right and for the government to take up their
responsibility as the leaders of a country" he stars at him, his eye drunk in
hatred and pain " what we asked wasn't too much, it a duty of the leaders of a
country but we decide to refresh your memories of the manifestation you made on
the election ground. I voted hoping to see a change. But here we are, treated
like slaves in our own, fathers land. Tag as the most corrupt people in the
world and been rejected and criticize by other countries. Here you are offering
me Dollars, look at your currency it worth nothing if quote in the economy GP, even
in your neighboring country. You can see how proud you are talking about dollars,
I'm so disappoint. No wonder why you wanted my father out of your way"
"
You are such a fool, from the moment you step out from this room, you have
became the enemy and threat to the government" he stood to face him, his eyes
as scary as the devil's
"We
will see who, is truly the threat. All I want is what my people want, to hell
with your money. With all during respect I wish to take my leave" Adex left.
**********
"So
what was it all about" she buck her seatbelt
"we
were just talking about government, and their unfilled promises" he murmured
starting the engine
"I
was expecting to see press all over, trying to force words from ones mouth,
like it us to be" her eyes fits on him, Adex was making sure he never gulps, his
just concentrated
"I
thought as much, here we are heading home, thank God. I wasn't force to freeze
today not to try to commit a murder with my words. You know that?" Kaima smile
"that's why you are here with me" he speak with his breath
"You
took your drugs before coming" Kaima stare at him, she seen to detect something,
rest her hands on his chest
"Babe,
I'm fine. You know I don't forget, forgetting you conserve me take it" he roll
the Sterling to his left, to avoid a hole he spot
"I'm
just making sure, you are fine. You know I will be going to the hospital today"
"For
what?" so curious and fretted, he turns to her
"for
my check up…"
"Oh,
I forgot. So sorry" Adex inhale, exhale as he holds for a second. She fist her
fingers with his, he stare at her. Kisses her back palm.
Adex
pullover as he see the rage and furious eyes, pointing at him.
"He
has betrayed us, he is worst than them. He claims to be a leader, his nothing
but a impostors" A man roared, in his eyes was rage of fire, his sweat glide
the from his face
"Mr.
Adex, it was reported this afternoon, that you went indoor with some of the
government officials, to have a close door meets. It was announced that you
have come in a term with them, to withdraw The charges against them, even
though it wasn't announced officially" A
young lady, seen to be so curious with his opinion, went crazy trying to force
words from his mouth. He glance at her then to they crowd, like nailed the mic
to his lips, he walk passed her, to their mob. Kaima held his hand, stares
right deep into his eyes like she was expecting the question to be throw, he
glance at her back to the mob where all his attention was caught.
He
walked away from her, his feet make a way for his knees, place his hand on his
chest as the other lift up. "I will
rather die than to betray every one of you. I started this with you and I
promised to end it with you. They lives lost at toll gates, were my brothers
and my sisters and I found no rest till they get Justice they deserve. I stand
here to swore with my late father's grave, I never lay my hands on the monetary
offer, the presented to me".
One
of the men embraced him "I believed you"
"You
of all people should know" face him "how far l have been in this, what fame do
I need to lead a protest that claim lives of young vibrant people who left
their parents house just to join, in a protest the never make it home alive" he
roared, he went closer to the throng "I'm with you to death" he vowed. You are
not to be today, the media involved made a massive sales all through the trend,
of the news. Adex was the most search and followed celebrate at the moment. He
was now well recognized than before. "I'M WITH YOU TILL DEATH" became an iconic
word that trend, even use in some skirt, he got an emoji that settled.
************
"Odun,
do not lift those stones, they have to go back" the Man roared as he stood
"You
seen so confidence, like you don't have single respect for your elders"
"Because
you now wear uniform" he blast
"Na
just recruit, I'm sure you still have five years to get a star" the young man on
a dye hair sneered.
He
quack a firearm cross on his shoulder "Otedola, it hasn't gotten to that" A man masculine, huge, seen to be fond of physical
activities. held his shoulder
"It
has, we know about the death of those innocent civilians, who were killed" a
voice roared from the mug men, groaned
"My
friend, instead of creating a disturbing drama here, is better you let us go
our way, we aren't fighting anyone" mollifying voice
"This
is not a road for murders. They were my brothers and sisters, one of them was a
close family friend" he said remorseful, his look mourned the gaze
"Sir,
we have to take it from here, we can't be scared of them" another gun clock, his
eyes reddish, his voice terrify, as he walks close
"Antonia,
who is the boss here?"
"sorry
sir" he stand irate
"Respect
me"
"so
sorry sir" he took a step back
"We
won't let it got to that, this just fifty thousand, I'm sure it will keep you
out from the street" The Man on a bald stares at him, a disastrous eye "go
ahead"
"It
will go along way but we are not fools. You better turn back, cause we aren't
letting you" He gaze into his eyes
"We
are also men like you, we aren't scare of them. This country is for everyone"
he released a shot on at the atmosphere
"Since
you want it rough, let's play rough" the masculine man taunt, turn walking back
to the truck, as more uniform men, dropping from the truck.
"You
thinking we are going to hide, we are here" the guy with colored hair dragged.
************
"What
clash?" he moaned, his voice drop
"Adex,
so what have you been doing all this while" on a phone
"Babe!"
she walk to him sits on the sofa beside him "Are you ok?"
"Yes,
I'm fine" she comb his hair, her fingers run across his hair.
"About
what happened earlier, thank God you where not involve. It outcome was so
bloody" Adex marvel, his eyes dizzy, with all concentration on her.
"What
is really going on?" he mumbled so divested . The smartphone on the table buzzes,
he stares at it. Inhale so deep "Halo Mom"
"Oh
finally you pick"
"Mom,
please"
"Where
are you my son, what is this news circulating?"
"Can
you all please stop, terrifying me" he place his hand on his fore head, lean on
the sofa, his eyes clench
"Son
where are you, what is happening"
"Mom,
I'm at home, what is happening?"
"Thank
God, please don't. Please don't leave the
house, for what so ever. It not safe out there" her voice almost blasting his
hear drum.
"Yes
ma, What's really happening?" to Kaima, so curiously
"Babe,
is not safe ok, rescheduled every appointment you have today" Adex dialing a
number.
"Halo,
What's up bro" he firmed
"Where
are you know now!"
"I'm
home, I…"
"Look
this is getting out of hand, you should talk to this guys, what they are doing
right now, is not helping matter. We all here for same reason"
"I
don't get it?"
"The
recent protest"
"We
agree on pause for the moment"
"Four
bodies has been found dead"
"Dead,
but we didn't agree on this" He stood, grind his teeth "what's wrong with this guys"
"Babe!"
Kaima stood to face him
"I'm
here" he brutal, walking out of the scene.