“I thought we were friends and that you wouldn’t hide more things from me Tony.” John added. “John, what on earth are you talking about?” I asked still very confused. Did he find out about the dark dragons or not? I wondered. “Tony, how couldn’t you tell me that you and Trina are co-workers? When you had regained your memory you didn’t deem it fit to tell me that the fine lady who came to look for you at the restaurant everyday was your co-worker?” John asked as he smiled and tapped my shoulders. I looked at John with a relieved face. For a moment there I thought he knew everything about the dark dragons. “Why did you look so scared though? I did intend to scare you but not that much though.” John said as he started to laugh. “Please Tony ignore him. He behaves like a child.” Lyla said laughing. “What is your relationship with Trina though? You two seem oddly close?” John asked. “nothing, as you said co-workers. She’s more or less like a younger sister to me.” I replied. “oh ok. T
Maggie got to my place a few minutes after Charlie had gone. I couldn’t help but think of what Charlie was planning. At the moment I could clearly see he was up to something but it wasn’t clear at all. Did he want me to get him arrested or is it his plan for me to think he doesn’t want to be arrested so he could be arrested. Whatever it was it was bothering me a lot that it was clearly showing on my face for Maggie to ask. “Tony, what are you thinking of? Are you ok?” she asked, looking at me worriedly. “Nothing Maggie, I am fine.” I replied realising I must have zoned out for a while. “I was saying I had sent the gift to the address this morning.” She added. “What gift?” I forgot what I had asked her to do for me yesterday. “You asked me to send a plane for a six-year-old kid, remember.” She said smiling realising I had forgotten. “You seem a bit absent minded today.” She added. “I just have a lot that I need to sort out with myself.” I replied. “you need to find inner peace Tony
Maggie was silent for a while. “Mr. Tony, you’ve put me in a very tight situation. I don’t know. I would love to but I can’t leave my work for now.” She replied. “oh ok I guess a no then. Tell me if you reconsider.” I said as I got up to leave. “Let me drive you home.” She said as she got up too. “don’t worry, I want you to stay and attend the conference for my sake. Tell me any important information you get.” I added as I left. Maggie felt I was angry with her responds. I was disappointed but definitely not angry, she has her reasons so I have to respect that. On my way out I passed by Allen, Emeka and Uloma on my way out and I didn’t even look at them one bit. They were all staring at me as I passed by. Uloma got up as I walked out.“where are you going?” Emeka asked her. “what does it look like? I am leaving.” Uloma replied in an angry tone. “why are you leaving so suddenly?” Allen asked. “well you two can continue talking about how you want to steal Sarah’s heart.” Uloma said i
Mathilda dragged her bag from the man. “I don’t understand this. For goodness sake I am Sarah’s best friend. Why would I want to hurt her?” Mathilda asked once again angrily. “miss Mathilda please cooperate with us. We are not saying that you want to hurt her. It’s just procedure. To enter into the wellington’s home. You have to go through this. Even tony will go through this process.” Mr. Walter said with a calm tone. “ok fine. Mathilda said as she dropped her bag. “thank you.” Mr. Walter replied as he searched the bag and gave her back. “you see.” Mathilda said as she entered inside. She went to Sarah’s room. Mathilda saw a bunch of guards outside Sarah’s room again. “what is this? This is even worse than before. I guess this is the price you pay for being friends with the richest man’s daughter.” She sighed. She picked up her phone to call Sarah. “hello Sarah I am outside your room. I don’t want to deal with anymore drama so come fetch me please.” Mathilda said. Sarah opened th
I was just about to sleep when my phone started to ring seriously. “can’t a man just rest.” I sighed. I picked up my phone to see who it was. My phone fell from my hand. “How did he get my number?” I asked. “Uncle Ben, what does he want?” I asked, wondering seriously. I don’t know why I was a bit hesitant to pick up the call because I seriously have nothing to lose. The scars uncle Ben had left on me when I was young were still fresh so he wasn’t my favourite person on the planet but he is still family. I picked up the phone and called him back. “Hello Uncle Ben.” I said in a calm voice. “Why didn’t you answer the first time I called?” he asked with a serious voice. “I heard you came home, why?” he asked further. “to see my family. Is that bad?” I wondered why he was questioning me. “Well for three years you hadn’t visited, why show up all of a sudden?” he asked. “Uncle Ben, why didn’t anybody even try to call for three years? Since I left, nobody has even tried to call or check
I got to my family house and stopped by my parents grave to honour them. As soon as I got there I saw some officials throwing my family members' belongings outside. My aunty saw me and ran towards me right away. “Damien, I am so glad you are here. Please stop them, help me explain to them that this was your parent’s house.” she said crying. “What exactly is going on?” I was so lost and confused. “Who are all these people and why? Why are they packing your stuff out?” I asked. I looked round and saw my two uncles sitting quietly in a corner. My niece and nephew were both playing silently. “it’s my son’s fault but I will explain it to you later. Damien we owe a debt of $1.5 million to the bank and our house has been put on mortgage.” She said further. “What did Femi do this time?” I asked how they were owing such an amount. “I can’t tell you now, can you first assist us with whatever you have. It doesn’t matter, we will manage to find the rest.” She added. I look at my two uncles w
I guess the saying is true “there is no life without competition.” The news I was given was one that is inevitable. “what are you saying Maggie?” I asked once again. “you have a strong competitor Tony. A very strong one at that.” Maggie added. “a competitor in what exactly?” I asked confused. “in business. If you had stayed a while at the conference they introduced a young man named El Malid. He is a young business man just like you who own Alvary a big tech company even Mr wellington has some shares in his company. I heard that he wants to start somethings that BRADON produces. He wants to start his own coffee, clothing line, electronics and many other productions that BRADON does normally.” She added. “hmm, so let him. The sky is wide for every bird to fly.” I replied. “I know but EL Malid is very popular amongst the business men in the society. He is a very prominent business man and has a promising future. I want BRADON to overtake. the market but with this kind of competition
What did you just say? Say it again.” I said laughing. “I said I want to take care of you. There’s nothing funny about it Tony. I am very serious.” She replied. “in other to prove it to you. Let’s go on another date.” She said all of a sudden. “Sarah you don’t have to think you owe me anything just because I saved your life. Your father is our client and my very good friend you know. You are also my friend so I would do anything for anyone I consider my friend.” I added. Sarah looked disappointed at my statement. “I guess you treat everyone the same way. You are just a nice guy.” She said. “but that won’t stop me. Despite the fact you take care of everyone no one takes care of you. I will be that person.” She said confidently again wrapping her hand on my checks. She added. “since you insist I can’t stop you can I?” I asked jokingly. “no you can’t. Let’s go out when you are free ok?” she asked. “fine sure.” I replied. “alright I am done but still go to a hospital to do a proper ch