"Some people do call him Tony.” Uloma responded. "Wait, come to think of it I do recall, he was called some other name that I can’t remember.” Lizzy said. "Do you think he gave himself that name?"You know what, all this thinking is giving me a headache.” Uloma added. "Same here, the more I try to think about it the more it gets weirder. I don’t think Dumebi has the power to buy BRADON, after all if he is rich why does he still wear the same clothes as he did before." Lizzy said in total disagreement of everything about me."He couldn’t even afford to buy himself a car, I am sure all the money, card and everything he had been doing are from duping innocent rich woman” Uloma added."Hmm true, but what is the influence he has on them, to make them give him so much, I am sure there is some other secret, perhaps he has something he is blackmailing them with.” Lizzy said. "It’s indeed true, what if he is blackmailing them with some dark secret and do you think his friend knows, that’s
Sarah looked at Mathilda with a very sacred face before looking at me. "Tony, I really need you to consider this carefully.” She said, still looking at me with a serious face. "Sarah just calm down and tell me, what is it you want?” I asked, wondering why she was nervous. "Well I wasn’t there with you, when it all happened but Matilda told me how exactly you saved her life, I also recall you helping me when we got drunk, it shows that you are very strong.” She added. "Yeah, I recall.” I said, hoping that she could get to the point quickly. "So ever since what happened Dad tightened up my security and won’t allow me to go anywhere, well there can be an exception if we both go together, Dad trusts you and I also believe you are capable." "I mean I want you to always be wherever I go.” she added, still looking serious. I paused for a while because I didn’t want to tell her I was already on a mission to make sure she’s safe and at the same time I didn’t want to reject her because t
My uncle Ben, was the oldest in the family, he is my Dad's elder brother, he was a military man, he had his way of installing fear in the hearts and minds of people. My dad and I were never scared of him and he hated that, he hated that about my Dad too. I was only a kid when my parents died, so he raised me, until I rebelled when I was nineteen, I rebelled and got accepted into the Dark Dragon. "You should go Tony; you know how your uncle hates when we have visitors over, right?” My aunt added. "Visitors, visitors uhn, I see I am now a guest in the house my father built, anyways no qualms it seems I fail to realise that it’s no longer my home anymore.” I said as I dropped my niece and patted her head. "They said we aren’t family Grace.” I told her, my niece Grace, she looked so confused as she’s just five. “Damien, don't say that.” My aunt said trying to make it look different than it is. "Please aunt, anyways it’s all behind me, I have no reason to be holding any grief, I mig
Royal Pain was devastated and confused about where to start from. I remember that one of the reasons he had joined Dark Dragon was to help his sister have a better life. They were both orphans and he is both the father figure and mother figure in her life although he was not always around but he made special effort to do everything for his sister. My phone started to ring. I looked at it briefly and it was Miss Sarah, I wondered what she wanted. "Excuse me guys, I have to take this.” I said as I briefly excused myself outside of Trina’s room, I took the phone. "Hello Miss Sarah.” "Tony where are you, I hope I am not disturbing you.” Sarah asked casually. "No, is anything the problem?” I wondered why she called. "Well I really need your help, today is one of my ex-classmate birthdays, she’s a very close friend of mine, she’s having a quiet party with just a few friends." "I am one of them and you know I can’t really go out alone, because of everything that has been happening r
“What is it John?” I asked. "The doctors just told me it’s today.” He replied. "What is today?” I asked with utter confusion. "My son, my son’s surgery is today. I just received a call from my wife and she told me that the doctors just confirmed that they will be taking him in for the surgery, I am truly nervous.” John added. "Today, wow, that’s fast. Don’t be scared, everything is going to be fine.” I added. "I hope so but I am still so scared, I don’t think I can handle it alone. I feel scared and you are the only person I had told what I was going through who I feel I can turn to for help, can you please come to the hospital this evening.” He added. I was baffled by his request and at the same time I completely understood him. I had a lot to do today but instead I am at a party. I didn’t really want to be here, I was just here for Sarah and on the other hand I have to catch up with the investigations of Pain’s sister kidnapping, it was just crazy. Then I started to scout th
The Lotus Group had two faces, first the face they show to the outside world and the other one that can only be seen with an opened eye. In other words, they are the worst set of people to deal with because, many won’t be on your side.Trina and Pain had tied up the guy they had put in the trunk, under the garage of Trina’s house, they had also blind folded him. "Did you send the message to him?” Pain asked Trina. "Yes I just did, I hope he sees it on time, he might still be busy.” Trina replied. "Should we start?” Pain asked anxiously as the tension was getting to him. "Let’s wait for him, in the main time let me get my toy case ready just in case it's needed.” Trina replied as the man shook in fear. "This should not be too difficult.” Pain let out. I got to Sarah’s house, it was some minutes to 5pm in the evening. I carried her in as she still couldn’t walk properly. "What happened to her?” The head security asked. "I am fine, I just sprained my leg a little, so Tony is hel
I called Trina several times but she wasn’t answering, I then decided to call Pain but he wasn’t answering either. I got to Trina’s house some minutes past 9pm. I knocked on the door upon my arrival and Trina opened up. "Tony, we were waiting for you, what happened?” Trina asked. "You know what never mind, Pain is already trying to get him to talk, but I am afraid he will kill him.” Trina said, interrupting before I could respond. “I tried to tell Pain to calm down, but he beat the guy into a pulp and I doubt the guy can even talk properly.” Trina added."Where are they now?” I asked a little bit out of breath. Trina led me to her garage and I saw Pain holding a hammer and nail. "Now look, you still don’t want to talk, I will nail your hand to this table if you don’t tell me where they are keeping the girls!” Pain shouted. The guy was already bleeding from the head and mouth, it looked like Pain had really beaten him up, Pain was so concentrated that he didn’t even realize when
"Is there any problem ma’am?” Phillippe shouted. Trina turned and saw him, I knew he had seen her before but I hoped he wouldn’t recognise her. She was wearing a disguise but what if he still recognises her. "Are you deaf, I am asking you, what are you doing here?” He asked further. “I am just asking for directions sir, I am looking for my boyfriend’s house and he said it's somewhere around here.” Trina said, trying not to show fear and play the part good enough. "Well, does this place look like your boyfriend’s house? Didn’t they tell you not to wonder about a street alone? You are so young and pretty, are you alone?” Phillippe asked, looking around if anyone was there. He started to lean forward towards Trina, Trina moved backwards acting shy and naïve. "Yes sir I am alone; I don’t know if I will ever find my boyfriend's house now.” She added. "It’s, ok it's ok, just come with us, we will take care of you till tomorrow then you can go back home once it's dawn." Trina knew th
I wanted to save his face the disgrace of his past life. I asked him to walk to the cafeteria while I follow him behind and he did as I commanded him. The cafeteria is a big one with so many serving tables here and there. Some of the costumers were eating some Kenyan delicacies and you needed to see how they were devouring the "sumptuous" meal. It had a good aroma that would cause anyone that is famished to salivate but this wasn't the time to try their food. Douglas and I had something important to discuss. We sat at the nearest serving table as I signaled the waiter to get us soft drinks. My kindness caused Douglas to fear the more. He thought I was doing him a favour that he would pay back in a thousand folds. But this wasn't so. He wasn't thinking well enough. I wanted to hear his story. Everything about him. The waiter had served us the drinks. It was enough to calm my nerves down. I gulped it as I was thirsty. Douglas felt very reluctant to take his drink. But I asked him to tak
I wasn't too sure if the idea of naming the child George was a good one. How will John and his wife take it? Will they be happy about it? Will I be mocking them with the name? I hope my son will not die prematurely like the late George? My mind was preoccupied with these thoughts so I had to relax for a while. When there wasn't any other name that my heart desired, we named the child George. Sometimes, our fears only threatens us but if we shun the threat, we would be heading for success. The christening was a success and to my greatest surprise, John and his wife were happy about it. The way they snuggled the child in their arms read a million meanings. Lyda said that he looked like George during his days as a toddler. She smiled and hoped that he lived long. Thank Goodness I didn't change the name. After another week or so, I travelled for a leadership conference at Nairobi - the capital of Kenya. It was hosted by one of the most accomplished business man in the world and it was hel
Maggie and I were having all the fun in this world. It was just she and I. No disturbance. I kept the news of Mama's death at the back of my memory. I wouldn't let it interfere with the nice time I was having with the love of my life. The wailing was for Uloma and Lizzy to do. I wailed enough while she was alive. Even in her wickedness, I loved her. I hope that her soul find rest in heaven or wherever! It's God's choice not mine. It was the first time Maggie had a sexual experience. She was a virgin. No one would believe she was because she was a full grown up lady. All through her years with Malid, they maintained "sexual distancing". Malid must have his own good sides too. Waiting till after marriage before such an experience must have come with a lot of patience. But maybe he wasn't patient enough so he loose his girl and not only his girl, but now, his life. I wonder what explanation he was going to give his creator for taking the life that was given to him on a platter of gold. I
In as much as we all enjoy peace, no one desires an eternal peace or say rest. But this wasn't the case for Mama - Uloma's mother. She desired death even though her children rebuked her severally. "Mama, don't say that!" "Mama, stop!!!" They cautioned. They warn her on a daily basis about her pessimism but she turned deaf to everything they ever said to her. She wanted a ticket to hell or wherever because life was teaching her hard lessons. She suffered from chronic fever, an illness one would consider "minor" or "ordinary" but it was getting worse by the day. There wasn't any kind of treatment Mama didn't receive. They did one thing or the other to ensure they meet up with the bills. They sold some of their properties and even their bodies for money to take good care of Mama. They went out of their comfort and did some menial jobs and secured something profitable for themselves. There was virtually nothing they didn't do. But their efforts were not amounting to any positive result.
I danced David's dance at the reception of my wedding. We were so elated and fulfilled. I now had a woman I could call mine with confidence. Friends and family joined in our dance. The bridal train were not left out too. The songs were so melodious. I mean, it was remedy for any broken heart. The musical instruments synchronized without any flop and we were just taking different steps - from left to right. We heard of the tragedy. It was as though we didn't hear the right thing. But it was true. Zero lies. It was so pathetic - the untimely death of Malid. No one could have thought that he would kick the bucket so quickly with the life of wealth he lived in. It was no news that he killed himself with poison right inside his room. He just wasted his life for nothing. He threw his poor family into mourning and complete bitterness. They hearts were heavier than the stone that was used to cover Jesus' tomb. The rumor was all around the place. It was everywhere that the founder of El-Tech c
Nobody would believe that I "snatched" Maggie from him. After all, I didn't do that. She simply got too tired of him so she "kicked" him out of her life and will not allow him back. Thank God for Thunder who stopped him right at the gate perhaps he would have done something worst. He was such an animal. I think God assigned some angels to create him and that day, they were too tired to add a pitch of calmness in him. He just liked to burn everywhere he is found. But the fire from a lantern is not same as the one that erupts from a cooking gas. Thunder's punches were enough lessons for him and a warning never to thread the path of lions like us. Malid got home badly injured. He collapsed on his couch in tears. He had sacked all his staff and some of them resigned because they could no longer be patient with him. He was acting like a demigod and they wouldn't let another man trample on them like a snake Malid hates to see. He was growing more wild by the day so they all had to leave him
I think Maggie is truly the divine woman made for me because for the first time in my entire life, I felt truly loved by a woman. I was betrothed to Uloma by her father who considered me a responsible man. He was sure that I was going to take good care of his daughter because of the traits I displayed during my stay at his house. I felt like I was marrying my step sister even though we were not in anyway related by blood. This was his death wish so I decided to honour the poor man. But one of the lessons I have learnt in life is never to marry a man or a woman in pity. I had compassion for Uloma and her family especially after the demise of their lovely father. So I married her but I regretted it quite too early. I wonder how Uloma, Lizzy and Mama coped with a man whose spirit provoked their demons. He was just one of a kind. A complete father and an epitome of love. I mean, he took me in without knowing a thing about me. Just assumptions and the fact that I was a human being as him.
Now I had to tell Maggie the story of my life to clear the air. She kept asking too many questions and I couldn't deny her the right answers because she was now very dear to my heart. I mean, can one withhold the truth about the colour of one's skin from one's buttocks? That would be eating beans with the eyes. Maggie was pensive when we got home. It was as though she had just finished watching a Hollywood movie but this time, she didn't watch it on screen but on set! She was amazed to see me take them down, one by one, as if I had prepared for the attack. I didn't prepare for anything but that sharp thought that flashed through my mind was enough to sense something. I usually had such a feeling when something goes wrong. My demons were never asleep. They kept on knocking the door of my heart until it dawn on me that there was something wrong about the route we were taking. I told Maggie about the Dark Dragons something I never mentioned to Uloma. Paula knew about it of course, because
It is true that once a soldier, always a soldier. But I also think once a fool is always a fool or maybe... Once a culprit, is always a culprit! Malid was at it again. His usual display of foolishness. I called it "foolishness" because he thinks he can play smart and get me tied to his trap. Me? What a dream! Malid couldn't sleep well. Of course, he wouldn't have. He was dreaming of the impossible. So how possible was it for him to find sleep? Sweet sleep are for those who have laboured in truth. Not some evildoers like Malid! I sensed it from the smile, the handshake, the gestures, uneasiness, friendliness, useless talks... everything! I knew he was surely up to something. Can I ever forget Aunty Raina? Even if she belongs to the family of evil-doers with Malid as the head. She would say; "a rat does not run in daylight for nothing. He must have seen a cat or something." Malid is the rat here but instead of staying clear, the idiot remains adamant, like a forgotten morsel of pounded