I woke up at exactly 10:00 am in the morning, this was something I wasn’t used to because back then I had to wake around 5:00 am to prepare for work and to top it off the bed that Uloma and I used to share was very uncomfortable, let’s not even talk about her snoring too but those days are officially over.
"Ring, Ring..., Ring.” My phone started to ring.
It was Maggie.
"Hey, Maggie what’s up.” I said with that early morning voice.
"Ae you just waking up?” she asked.
"Yeah what’s up.” I responded as I sat up.
"Well yesterday you asked me to buy BRADON the company that houses the small company CELL, I have get news, with the help of my influence and your money of course, we have been able to buy BRADON.” She said.
I jumped off from the bed. I am now the boss of BRADON, where my sister in law, said I should work as a cleaner.
"Well done and thank you Maggie, thanks so much, you will surely be rewarded for this.” I said smiling.
"You are welcome Mr. Dumebi, you know you can always trust me. It’s always a pleasure to serve you. Your balance and all the necessary document have been sent to you, I have also organized a lawyer, I will also be joining you at the company later today, so that all other necessary formalities will be carried out.” She said as she hanged up.
I was all over the moon to know that I now owned BRADON. I quickly had a quick shower and got dressed in my regular cloth, I haven't had the time to go shopping for new clothes, still have some finished business to attend to, besides there’s still my lost my memories from the past three years.
As soon as I got out of the shower, I got ready and realized that I also needed a cool ride, something to use to get around, I can always do it later I guess.
Sooner than expected I got to CELL. I looked in amazement that this whole company, plus the other sub companies under BRADON now belonged to me, I mean just yesterday I was still cleaning the tables and obeying orders, being pushed around.
"Hey, hey, hey you what are you doing here?" One of the security cut my thoughts short.
"Oh, good day, I am here to see the president of the company please." I replied.
"Do you have an appointment with him? Are you sure you are here to the president?” he asked as he was sizing me.
"Actually I do, the president is probably expecting me as we speak at the moment.” I replied.
"But he didn’t give any instructions of your appointment, sir we don’t wont wahala o, not just anybody can come here to see a staff, how much more the president, we have to be sure and confirm that he's really expecting you.” Another security guy said.
I guess I can’t really blame them for questioning me like this, after all I appear like a cleaner and not the new boss.
"Let me explain….”
"Dumebi, what are you doing here?” Lizzy cut me short as she arrived the front gate with a tall good looking man beside her.
"What are you doing here? Are you following me, can’t you just leave my family alone, God.” She added being over dramatic.
"I am not following you, I’m here to meet with the president of your company.” I replied ignoring her immediately.
"You want to meet with the president!” she exclaimed as she started to laugh.
"You useless man, you dare step your foot here and open your mouth to say you are here to see the president, do you think our president is ready to listen to a useless man, who couldn’t even take care of his wife and even save his marriage."
"Oh oh oh wait I know why you are here now, you took my advice last time seriously and you decided to apply for the cleaner job right? But Dumebi I was just joking, there’s no way I will let them hire you, can you just leave, you can never get to meet the president.” she said laughing.
"Who told you I'm here for that?" I sneered,"
I'm your new boss!""My boss? Are you insane?" She almost laughed to tears."He's absolutely crazy! Hey you stupid security men, can’t you do your job. Please get this misfit, useless man out of here, are you guys deaf?” The man standing beside Lizzy shouted, as the two security men jumped off their post and walked towards me. "Yes,sir!"The security guards shouted.“Mark let’s not waste time here , let’s go inside.” Lizzy said as they both walked into the building leaving me with the security men. "Hey,you jerk leave here right now,or I'll make you regret it forever!” One of the security men yelled."Don't waste time on him. Mr Mark is the head of HR department. Beat him up and throw him out of here,we'll definitely get a promotion!" A tall man snickered.Head of HR department?Interesting. I thought that I'd got the first thing to do after signing the contract."Throw him out!"They surrounded me immediately. They were too weak. I didn't even move a bit as they were getting close to me.One of them w
As we walked through the hospital corridor, I couldn’t help but be more infatuated by Dr. Paula’s beauty, I mean there was no surprise to why I would actually chase her. Then suddenly she turned to me. "Alright we are here, this is the lab, there are just some series of tests we need to run, trust me it won’t hurt and the process is fast.” She smiled at me. I couldn’t help but notice how she looked like she was not from earth. I was lost staring at her face when Trina wiggled me from my trance. "What’s wrong with you, get yourself together and enter the lab.” Trina said as she pushed me into the lab. As expected from a secret organisation specialist hospital, the lab was on point, they had all the equipment. I'm talking the analyzers, ELISA Reader, Spirometers and all. This made me more eager to know who exactly these Dark Dragons are to have such a powerful hospital, with all these numerous staffs and all. "Sit down here.” Paula said as she called one of the lab scientists t
"If I were you,I'd choose to shut up."I stepped towards them slowly, staring at their eyes like my prey.Now,I'm the king of the DARK Dragon,not the despised son-in-law any more.As I went closer to them,they stepped back with fear."Hahaha,cowards!" I laughed mockingly. They're just ants in my eyes,not even cockroaches."Listen I am not here for you so it’s none of your business. Mind your own business and you'll be grateful for your smartness one day.""You might be able to enter and go out of a bank, but Dumebi this place is definitely not for, this event is for only the rich not for commoners, so find yourself back to wherever you stay now.” Emeka said laughing.He's pretending. I could tell that from his trembling hands. "Well I don’t mean to be rude, but if you keep talking to my boyfriend like this, I will be forced to make sure you both don’t attend this function and FYI his name is no longer Dumebi, his name is Tony. Tony lets go.” Maggie said as she locked her arm with mi
"But…”“Apologise right now, don’t get me angry.” "I can’t simply apologise to this cockroach.” He said.“Really? Okay, good, then get out!” Mr. Wellington exclaimed. "What? I should get out? Seriously.” He said looking so puzzled. “Yes I said it, please leave right now and don’t let me call security.” “Okay, okay I will apologise.” Allen clamoured. “it's too late for that now, the mere sight of you disgust me, you are such a rude man and you lack manners, get out of my party!”He knelt down, he tried to beg, just when I was about to say something "It’s too late for that now, the mere sight of you disgust me, you are such a rude man and you lack manners, please get out of my party!” He shouted one last time. Allen pick up his belongs and stormed out of there in anger. The look on Uloma and Emeka’s face was priceless, with that I am pretty sure they will remain silent for the rest of the party. “I am truly sorry about that little disruption, please Mr. Tony enjoy the party
"Hey, I am talking to you, are you deaf Dumebi?” she shouted further. "Look I did not come here to visit you or did I tag you as soon as I entered the building. Stop being jobless and get yourself something to do.” I responded as I turned away. "You? Who do you think you are? Look at me well I am not Uloma, I will deal with you thoroughly if you don’t…” "Look Mrs. or is it Miss. because I recall you ain’t married, anyways I assume you must have a dozen work to do, I am pretty sure if one of your bosses see you talking to a visitor I wonder what will happen to you.” I said as she wanted to talk. She realised I was right. "Just because the security men allowed, does not mean you are anything, anyways I don’t have much time to waste on cockroaches like you.” She added as she went back to her work. I couldn’t expect more from her, so I wasn’t so surprised with all her tactics. I then sat down at the reception lobby waiting for John because I knew he would be there anytime fro
"Let me go, you useless man.” She added. At that moment I recalled that voice, I turned my face and saw her. "Mama!” I exclaimed. "What are you doing here?” I asked in shock. "What am I doing here? What am I doing here! Or what are you doing here? You know, I have said it many times, I know you cannot stay away from my daughter but you must follow her everywhere, no must you?” she asked, being overly dramatic. "Mama, I wasn’t following anyone, if I am not mistaken you were the one who was actually following me.” I replied as I let go of her hand. "Is that the way to talk to your elders, much less me a fine woman and mother of two beautiful girls, two women whose standard you can never reach, oh, oh or you think my daughter didn’t inform me that you are now following a rich woman who is a director of big bank." "You can do all your prostitution but you'll always be poor no matter what you do for you.” She added as she left. I stood there wondering how exactly I put up wit
As I was about to leave the elevator they started to rant all over again. "You can’t go to the utmost floor without a special card dummy.” Uloma said again. I was pissed. "Haven’t you guys gotten to your stop yet, why are you still here?” I asked knowing fully well that the elevator had passed their stop. "What is that supposed to mean, that we are jobless and following you around?” Emeka asked knowing fully well that it is exactly what was happening here. "Look you need a card to access the floor, you clearly don’t have that card so don’t try to fool us ok, just go back home or wherever you are coming from, Ok?” Allen added. I remained focused on the elevator door as I really had no intention of getting tangled up with these people, sometimes I got excited with some people I met while I had lost my memory, but most times I wished there was no Dumebi and the life he had. Allen was upset that I ignored them and pulled me towards a corner in the lift. He placed his hands at
Mr.Wellington observed me with full focus, as I stared at him. "I hope something bad hasn’t happened, Mr. Tony?” He asked. "No.” I replied. "I just needed your expertise for my company.” I added. "Your company sir?” He asked as he stared at me in utmost shock. "Mr. Tony you have a company, was that the business you were talking about?” He asked, with a relieved tone. "I must say you are really ambitious and what is the name of your company sir?” He enquired further. "I bought BRADON, it’s a multi-national company and I have thought of no other person than you to give an advice." I responded feeling optimistic and proud of myself. "You bought BRADON? I know BRADON, it’s a really sophisticated company.” Mr Wellington looked at me with more amazement. "Rendering assistance to you in whatever way you require will be very okay by me sir. Helping you with this will be such an honour.” Mr. Wellington said, still feeling the shock of the news of my company. I can see how m
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