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1
LIKE SOME SAY when the elements of
weather especially rain becomes
unbearable, in their fustration or
expression, they go- it has been raining
cats, dogs, lions, tigers, elephant,
hippopotamus.... and what have you.
That has it has been for the past five
days, it was either drizzling or raining
heavily. Already posing hazard in riverine
and areas with poor drainage.
The sky was darkened in the early hours
of that morning needing no forecaster to
tell it was going to come down in torrents
anytime soon. Despite it all, he came out
of the house and limped with great
difficulty out of the house. Anyone
watching from afar needed no soothsayer
to tell that he was a very sad man.
Just by window of the house stood his
daughter with a worried frown on her
beautiful face.
He raised his hands towards heaven and
cried out. 'Oh God! I have trusted, served
and depended on you from my teen. So
many have happened that I don't
understand and have questioned yet I'm
still in the dark, ' The breeze caressed his
lean frame and the water dripped down
his face. 'You know everything that has
happened and how it tored me apart with
much bitterness. 'He swallowed hard.
'Many a times, I am driven to want to
fight back but I can't go diabolical. When
I look at myself and think about my
daughter, my spirit fails. Lord! Lord
Almighty, the Creator of the universe, the
beginning and the end, your eyes are not
blind that you cannot see my situation,
your ears are not deaf that you cannot
hear my heart cry, your hands are not
short that you cannot reach out to the
world you created and do justice. ' He
slumped on his knees with tears trickling
down his wrinkled face. 'I believe in your
words, in your promises -' He raised an
index finger. 'You promised me that you
will fight for me and I shall hold my peace
…Lord, you said hand join in hand, the
wicked shall not go unpunished …you said
whatever we sow, that we shall reap …
you also said …Oh my father... ' His voice
trailed off and his body trembled. 'You
said vengeance is yours, you will repay …'
Lightening flashed brightly and thunder
clapped. 'Avenge by adversaries! Avenge
my adversaries! You are the hammer that
break the rock in pieces! ' His voice rose
as he mustered all the energy he could. 'I
have made you my chief warrior, leash
out your judgment …this is the last of my
heart desire, this is my last demand, this
is my last request. ' His hands clenched
into fists and he shook emphatically.
'God! this is my request! Prove to the
world that there is always a boomerang
effect on every evil done regardless of
the period. I know the arrow of ricochet
of cataclysm is bound to be fired! 'The
lightening shone, illuminating the vicinity
powerfully for seconds, then the thunder
clapped so violently that his daughter
trembled slightly and covered both ears.
The sky had let loose and a pool had
formed around him. 'For my dear child …'
His voice was calm and he placed both
palms together before him. 'bless her
heart o Lord …look upon my little girl and
do to her as you will …do to her as you
will …' He bowed and sobbed like a child,
his body shook convulsively in pain more
of the heart than body. 'I can't take this
pain anymore …'
She wanted to go out and help him up
but she had been suffering from cold, she
was sure her father would not appreciate
her coming out in the rain because there
was no money to treat her condition if it
got pretty worst.
+++

*-*
He came out from his room clothed.
'Honey, what are you doing? '
She closed the lid of the pot and
smiled.'Making breakfast for us, it will be
ready in five minutes. ' She turned,
covered the distance between them and
adjusted the collar of his T shirt.
'Honey, you should have made for you
alone. ' His voice calm but sad.
'Aw Daddy …' she drawled disapprovingly.
'even if we don't have, we can manage
together. '
'I love you dearie. ' He opened his arms
and she went in all in smiles for a hug.
'You are the most wonderful child in the
world.' He kissed her forehead. 'Excuse
my going to bed.'
'Of course daddy but for just five
minutes. Do you want me to come tuck
you? '
'No honey, I will be fine all by myself,
take care.' His face light up and the
resemblance they shared became
obvious. Same smile revealing a perfect
set of white teeth and gap tooth..'I love
you.'
She laughed infectiously. 'I will daddy and
I love you so much. '
He turned and limped to the door to hide
his hurt expression. 'Bless you my
princess, ' He whispered before leaving
with tears in his eyes.
+++

*-*
She turned on the switch of the bulb.
'Daddy …' She drawled sweetly. 'Food is
ready and this is something delicious.
Daddy, ten minutes is already gone, I
gave you a grace of five minutes.' She
made a face knowing her discussion was
enough to wake her for he was a
conscious sleeper.
'Daddy. ' She called and climbed the bed,
your meal is set. ' She tickled him and the
only response was her own laughter.
'Come on dad, please stop this. ' She
tickled him once more at the side but
was met with the formal response.
She looked at his face with soberly. 'You
know we have been through a lot, this is
not the kind of joke that should amuse
us.' She waited and then her brows
creased to a frown.
She took his hand and dropped it, it just
dropped. Panick surged through her. She
placed a head on his chest to feel his
heart beat. 'No …no …' She dismissed the
sudden reality and became hysterical. She
positioned herself to his side and used all
the strength she could muster to do a
mouth to mouth breathing like she had
seen her elder brother do some years
back.
She went on and on. Beads of sweat now
crowded her face and neck. 'Jesus come
to my aid …' She muttered and pant for
air. She exert pressure as many as she
could on his chest.
She touched his face and she felt a
strange coldness. Then it hit her like a
bolt from the blues. She place her face on
his chest and sobbed. 'You know you
can't do this …you can't just …just leave
me …' She glanced up as the ceiling. 'Oh
God …how can you do this to me …?How
can you …? How can you render me so …'
Her tears flowed. 'It's unfair, you know it
is unfair! It's unfair!!' She screamed
soulfully, rolled off the bed and sat with
her back to the wall her legs
outstretched. She stared into space dazed
but her tears poured.
An image of the knife she had used for
the onions earlier flashed back in her mind. She
shook her head, they would be
disappointed in her.
She wouldn't see them, because she
would be going to a different place.
She was sixteen, she had a distasteful feel
of wind of fate.
+++

Permit me to ask, what's d story about?

Is it action, romance and d likes.
And more so, is it fiction or nonfiction..

Haven't read it yet tho..

But it looks nice

LogoDWhiz: Permit me to ask, what's d story about?

Is it action, romance and d likes.
And more so, is it fiction or nonfiction..

Haven't read it yet tho..

But it looks nice

A little bit of the all the mentioned. Thanks dear.

Queenxstar: A little bit of the all the mentioned. Thanks dear.

Okay..
I've actually read it...

Seems interesting...

Keep it up..

thank you am really enjoying the story before the Virus attack. now we start the journey again.
let the journey begins

Wow Queenxstar Tnx for da revival dearie you've always been great I know

kingphilip: Wow Queenxstar Tnx for da revival dearie you've always been great I know

See me all blushing. Thanks King.

boladex1: thank you am really enjoying the story before the Virus attack. now we start the journey again.
let the journey begins

Welcome back dear.

Queenxstar: See me all blushing. Thanks King.

Uwc queen

TWO

Katherine Sylvester alighted from the bus,
clutched the traveling bag handle on her
shoulder and used her right hand to
straightened out her black gown with a
yellow belt strapped around her waist. A
yellow beret was shaped to a side with
her long hair tucked in.
She stood five feet, seven inches tall as
she waited for the bus to move ahead
before crossing to the other side of the
road. Her skin glowed reminding one of
chocomilo.
Her brows were full, her face oblong. You
wouldn't call her fat neither slim, if one
was compelled to pick one of the
adjective, slim would be chosen, with all
curves and cleavages well represented
and positioned.
Simple but attractive was the common
compliment she got!
It was past 9, the sun was set and at it's
best, so hot that it could boil an egg. She
kept on trekking, the sun the least of her
problems. She had three street to walk
through before she got to a bus stop
Where she would board a bus that will
lead her home.
She decided to take the shortest route
she could remember to her destination.
She cornered to the street across her.
The street was cool because of the much
shady trees and calm because it was
obviously a street for the rich.
She sighed feeling thirsty but she thought
against waiting for a minute on the
street.
All handy men, women were off to work
even children were in school.
Katherine continued her journey without
looking back even at sometimes the bark
of dogs or the cat calls of gatekeepers
who were idly outside.
She took another turn and admired the
street for it look like a boulevard with
magnificent buildings. It now appeared
like she had not passed there before.
Halfway through the street, a building
made her slowed her pace, it was the
administrative building of an industrial but
popular organization. It was extravagantly
yet impeccably designed.
A notice board made her halt, a cleaner
should apply within. Katherine smiled, it
was like a answer to her prayer. She
wanted to work this time Where she can
see what it was like for people who have
actualized her kind of dream if all things
had been equal. She was past wallowing
in self pity.
She approached the gigantic gate.


As she stepped her feet into the waters
of the company, she came face to face
with a security man.
'Good morning Sir.' She greeted with a
smile and noticed five other pair of
careful eyes watching her.
'Good morning, how may I help you? ' His
gave her an encouraging smile.
'I came concerning the notice I saw
outside. '
'That is not the kind of job for you.' The
elderly man said with a scrutinizing look.
'I know Sir but I need it.' She stated
simply not embarrassed.
After few seconds of consideration, he
spoke. 'Walk to your right as though you
intend going round the building, you will
noticed a detached building. Ask for the
head cleaner and express yourself. '
'Thank you very much Sir.' She gave him
her big and appreciation smile.
'You're welcome. 'He returned and
watched her leave. such a well mannered
girl and a beauty too, Why would she
want to do that kind of job? He was
thoughtful.
'Oga, ' One of the younger security man
called. 'Who is she? ' His eyes not leaving
the retreating figure.
'Ask me again! ' He snapped before going
to sit and balancing a club on his lap.
+++

*-*
Katherine admired the neatness and
serenity of her environment until she got
to the building.
She took deep breath before knocking.
The door was opened by a woman in her
mid fifties.
'Good morning ma.' She bent slightly to
greet with a smile.
'Welcome my pickin, wetin I fit do for
you? ' She had an overall on top of her
clothes.
Katherine knew that to obtain favor from
people you have to speak to them in a
language best understood by them. 'I de
ask of the head cleaner. '
'Na me be that. ' She answered proudly,
'wetin you want? '
'I come because of the notice wey I see
for outside.'
'You wan apply? ' She asked retaining her
smile but studying the young lady with
motherly eyes.
'Yes ma.' She answered.
'Okay my pickin come inside. ' She stood
aside for her. 'Sit don. ' She gestured to a
chair.
An unmistakable coolness took over the
hotness she had felt. Aircondition in the
cleaners wing! That wasn't the only
surprise, there were about 12 black
chrome vinyl chair around a centre table.
The floor was covered .with modern
tiles .
She sat and the head cleaner sat across
her.
She heard voices from inner rooms and
saw what she presumed was the store.
Katherine filled the form she was given
and after glancing through the form, she
spoke.
'I know say girl like you no suppose do
this job but anything fit happen for life
and me, ' She shook her head. 'I don get
my share, person suppose chop and live
like person. I don de work here for fifteen
years. '
'Woah! ' Katherine join the flow. 'That na
long time, you deserve the post you de
now.'
The HC grinned. 'Ha my pickin! I de happy
for the post wella, less work, more
money but I deserve am. Back to
business like Oyibo people they say …'
She adjusted herself on the seat and
laughed. 'To be cleaner here, you de
serious and hardworking. Our Oga
kpatakpata like make everywhere de neat
pass hospital. We de resume 7 make we
fit tidy everywhere before workers go
come by 8. We go start you with twenty
five thousand, if you do your work well,
after six months we go top am. Na
monday to friday, Shay you ready to
work ?'
'Yes ma. ' That would be the highest
salary she would ever earn.
'You go start next tomorrow. ' She said
finally.
'Thank you very much ma.'
'Thank God my pickin, this place no be like
any other office, we no get anything to
give you except water. '
'I am okay ma, Thank you. ' She stood
bend her knees to show appreciation.
'When you come on Monday, we go give
you everything you go need. ' She was
seeing her off when the phone began to
ring. ' Emmm... I no go fit follow you
reach gate.'
'Yes ma, goodbye ma.' she said before
the HC hurried in.
Shading her eyes with a palm , she looked
up at the skyscraper to see the name -
SIGISMUND INTERNATIONAL. Back in
secondary school she knew it was owned
by a black American, a considerate one to
be precise.
She head towards the way she came and
the security man met her.
'Any hope of seeing you soon? ' He asked
almost in a whisper because he could see
the other security man's ear enlongating.
'Yes.' She replied whispering, she got the
cue. 'Thank you very much Sir. '
'Thank God Miss, see you tomorrow. ' He
returned the smile.
As she stepped out and felt the scorch of
the sun, she increased her strides and
adjusted her beret, now she was hurry to
get home.
On sighting a mart, she stopped to buy
sachet water.
+++

Na only me wakka com? I av read it before. *following* Ride On: Queen.

Ormorlehwah: Na only me wakka com? I av read it before. *following* Ride On: Queen.

Thanks dear.

Am Glad, you re posting GTG again

i have read it before but am still enjoying it the second time

well done and when r u updating again

Thanks for your presence Bola and Doris.

Wow Tnx queen for the reposting though I know it isn't easy but I'm sure God will c u through

3
KATHERINE LOOKED UP from the pay
cheque she had collected at the hiss and
the noisy chewing of bubble gum.
The secretary looked away drumming her
fixed nails painted red on the polished
desk.
This had been what she had to go through
for the past seven months. One day …
one of these days, she knew she would
ask the secretary to the Account director
if she suffers from drooling. She was
always chewing or munching.
She walked out to the corridor smartly
and heard the secretary hiss once more.
She also felt a pair of eyes was observing
her but she didn't turn back .
+-+
Katherine had barely sat when the phone
rang. The head cleaner picked the CUG.
'YES Sir …any problem …I go tell am.' She
looked at Katherine as she pocketed the
phone. 'Katherine the director for
account they call you.'
She went wide eyed, her heart skipping a
beat. 'Wetin happen? ' It was an unusual
call.
'E no tell me my pickin, e just say make
you come now now. ' she replied before
turning to two ladies gisting at a corner.
'Time never reach for una duty abi! Abi
una no sabi wetin agogo de talk! ' She told
them rebukingly and immediately hurried
to the store.
She removed her overall and hung it in
the changing room. She wondered what
was wrong, she was out of duty and she
wasn't even in charge of the AD's office.
She had to pass through that girl again!
She frowned.
Hey girlie, don't put those kind of people
in mind because they will fulfil their
purpose of putting you down. All you
need do is to ignore and place your head
high up.
She smiled, the inner Katherine was on
duty.She pressed a button and soon the
elevator doors slide open.
Few minutes later,
Katherine walked past the secretary.
'Heys! Heys! Where do you think you're
going to? Heys! Heys! Are you deaf? ' The
secretary was on her feet dropping her
phone in the process.
Katherine turned looked at her sides
before placing a hand on her chest. 'Are
you talking to me? '
'No myself! ' She retorted.
'I guess so too.' She smiled sweetly.
'Keep talking to yourself.' She marched
off before she could think of a retort.
She stared at the departing figure mouth
agape. She recovered quickly, fuming.
Her boss had already informed her of her
coming yet she was filled with jealousy.
+++

*-*
At his response, she opened the door and
entered.
Patrick Sunday removed his glasses and
gave a scrutinizing look from head to toe.
'Katherine you look so beautiful, kind of a
mermaid just that you're not light
skinned. Your dress Oh …' He sat back in
his black big chair. 'How can a cleaner
have such taste. You're so different and
to think that all this is for me, hmmmm
…' He smacked his lips. 'I - am- the -
luckiest -man -alive! ' He practically sang.
'Sit Katherine, what can I offer you.'
She had listened to him with a blank
expression, still at the door. 'I don't want
to sit and accept an offering. ' The respect
she had for him vanished. She had seen
him about five times from a distance. He
was almost same height with her or
probably an inch taller. Dark skinned,
allowed a trimmed moustache, kept a full
hair. He was plumb, late forties but
looked younger.
'Hmmm... ' He smiled. 'I know the
women
stuff, playing hard to get, so tell me
darling, how much do you need to sit? '
Katherine tilted her head to a side then
back but said nothing.
'Look like everything is set around here
and all I need would is book reservation
in a hotel. ' He picked his mobile phone
and scrolled through.
She folded her arms and watched him.
'Hello …this is …'
'Mr Patrick …'
'Pat please... ' He maintained his smile.
Like he hadn't spoken, he went on. 'Mr
Patrick Sunday, you're wasting your time,
Why am I actually here? ' She move
forward and sat on a vinyl chair.
He ended the call and gave a short laugh.
'You're not trying to get me angered. '
'Why am I actually here? ' She repeated
calmly.
'We have a conversation last time and I
asked you to think about what we
discussed …' He decided it was best not
to get angry.
'Discussion? I can't remember. ' Her
brows darkened thoughtfully.
Patrick was taken aback at her
seriousness, she looked as serious as a
teen trying to aim at a bird to win the
love of a girl. 'The hotel thing, continuous
money supply, promotion and a car. ' He
smile. 'You thought about it, you
promised you would. '
'I did not such thing.' She smiled. 'Ha-ah!
Now I remember but I didn't think about
it.'
'What do you mean.' He was confused
and irritated.
'I told you there was nothing to think
about. Before I left your office, I drop my
response and conversation here. So am
here, same conversation, same response,
my answer remains no.'
He shook his head. 'I can't believe this,
this is the first throw back am receiving. '
Katherine beamed. 'Woah! ' She
applauded herself to his chagrin.
Patrick shook his head as if the inevitable
as happened. 'Katherine you don't know
what you are doing, you are throwing the
opportunity of a lifetime just likely that. '
'I can't make anything out of that. ' She
opened a palm and raised it expressingly.
'I don't care about that, I don't care
about that, I don't care if it is a pleasure
for life, an opportunity of a lifetime or an
enjoyment forever. I hope you
understand. ' She met his gaze.

'You don't understand my dear. ' Patrick
told her emphatically. 'I have been
watching you for five months. I am
usually that patient. I observed you're
unique. I know a unique and beautiful girl
when I see one even if she is in the
costume of a clown, the coverings of a
masquerade or the overall of a cleaner.
You're sweet and is with great pleasure, I
am offering to take care of you. ' He
stood, turned to perch on his desk. 'I like
you Kate, we spend a Saturday in a hotel
and do lot of interesting things. I promise
it will be an unforgettable day for you.'
Like a flash on a pan, he sat on the vinyl
chair beside her, pulled her wheeled chair
close and attempted to kiss her.
Katherine jolted to her feet like she
suddenly felt fire burning through her
buttocks. She stepped back maintaining a
distance .
'Hey babe, easy.' He laughed revealing a
set of newly white polished teeth. 'I don't
bite.'
'How long will I do this hotel thing?' She
narrowed her brows in consideration.
'It is an enjoyment we can afford
ourselves over and over again over time. '
He winked. 'As your payback, you have
constant money supply, just ask and you
get it.'
'Really? ' She gave him an encouraging
smile.
'Yes baby girl, promotion and a car comes
paripassu. '
'A car, for me.' She placed a hand on her
chest dramatically. 'Wow! but …but Sir,
your wife don't have a car.' She lowered
her full lashes.
He ran his fingers through his hair. 'As …
as for my wife, I will buy for her when I
choose. For now you're the one I am
willing to do things for.'
She had saw his wife on a couple of
occasion, the head cleaner had told her
who she was. She had observed her from
a distance.
Katherine sobered. 'Is this what all the
cleaners must go through?'
'I will be sincere with you, some of
them.' He smiled, recovering quickly from
the ackward moment.
'With all due respect Sir, if you do keep
your promises, some of the cleaner would
be driving cars. ' She shrugged.
He opened his mouth to protest but she
wasn't through.
'Spend that money and time with your
family. My answer once more is no.' She
made for the door.
'You are making the biggest mistake of
your cleaner life and I will make sure you
pay for it! ' He banged on the desk
emphatically.
Katherine turned around on a heel in a
dramatically with a grimace. 'Hahaha!
That is a classic joke that can make me
laugh from my standing position to the
floor. Let me make this clear, I am not
afraid of Patrick Sunday, what he
represent and am not afraid of loosing my
job, with the look of things that is the
highest you can do.'
He blanched 'You are jeopardizing with
you future and …'
'Be still Patrick! ' She interrupted sharply
pointing an index finger. 'Who are you
and what do you think you are to decide
my future. Arrrrg …' She hissed irritated
and left the door ajar.
Patrick was stunned.
The look on Katherine face must have
been enough warning because the
secretary opened her mouth and closed
it.
As she entered the elevator, something blared in her mind,
<em> </em>Was <em>there an affair between them? </em>
<em>Oh poor secretary , she had been protecting her territory!</em>
The answer came immediately.

She hissed once obvious irritated.
+++

4

The retired Air Marsha, Moshood Yekini
was seated in the sitting room of his magnificent
mansion sipping soda and watching a
documentary on TV.
His wife came in after issuing out some instructions to the gardener, extravagantly dressed in
a beautiful, black gown, she placed her
hand bag on a glass side table and her
fragrance of her cologne overpowered
that of the air fresher.
'Hmmmm …welcome love. '
'Thanks. ' She exhaled and kicked out her
shoes. 'Anytime I attend their birthday
parties, just seeing my grand children
come together make me dance and
dance. ' She chuckled. 'I even learnt new
dance steps. '
She demonstrated to him,
swayed her hips from side to side, flexed her legs one at a time
and swinged it.
He went wide eyed before bursting into
laughter.
She joined in the laughter before
slumping into a sofa. 'My dear it was fun.'
'Yerima is a chip off my shoulder. Brilliant,
handsome and tall. With the way he is
growing, he might be six foot before he is
twelve. ' He beamed.
'Haba my husband! ' Her brows narrowed.
'Did you see the look on his face when we
gave him his birthday present? ' She
almost giggled with excitement. ' Shock,
smile, laughter and then hugging. '
He had come back home earlier than his
wife, 'I love his declaration the most, that
he was so proud and privileged to have us
as his grand parents. ' He took the
remote of the TV to change station. 'Every
birthday celebration has become a huge
challenge. '
'Yea. ' She removed her shawl and sat
back. 'Wonderful sons-in-law, lovely
daughter -in-law, impressive four grand
kids. What more can I ask of ...?' She
paused thoughtfully. 'and to think that
you would have spent all those beautiful
moments suffering somewhere...
mmmh.' She shuddered.
'Aishat! Aishat! Can you do me of favor
and stop reminding of that incident ?' His
voice had rose in anger.
'Forgive me my dear, forgive me. ' She
made to kneel.
'I will eat now.' He said flatly.
'Yes dear. Titi! Titi …' She called one of
the maids.
+++

***
Shakirat Yekini Ayomide entered the
anteroom and rushed to the counter
almost straining her leg.
'Nurse... my... ' She began breathlessly.
'Darling. ' The voice approached her.
She hurried towards her husband with a
thudding heart and forehead beaded with
sweat. 'What …what did you say actually
happened to my Prince?'
'Darling please calm down …' He used a
finger to massage his forehead. 'I can't
even explain this myself.' Tobiloba
Ayomide raised a hand and dropped it.'
Shakirat glared at her husband as panic
surge through her.
Just then, Moshood and Aisha approached
them walking as fast as their feet could
carry them.
'Tobi and shakirat, what happened to my
grandson? ' Aisha demanded.
They just looked at her.
The doctor walked towards them and they
directed their attention to him. His
expression was blank.
'Doctor how is my boy faring? ' Moshood
spoke trying to read the doctor's facial
expression.
One look at their faces and the doctor
decided it was not the right atmosphere
to brake the news.
'Sirs, can we see in my office? ' He said
with a thin smile and led the way.
'What happened Shaki? ' She adjusted the
shawl around her neck.
'I don't know …' Her hands dropped from
her head and she shifted her weight from
one feet to the other. 'I was in the board
meeting when I got a message from Tobi
that Prince had been rushed to the
hospital. I hurried down here …as fast I
could. I was actually asking for details
when you and daddy came. Oh God
please come to my aid.' She raised both
hands frantically.
Moshood touched the arm of the young
doctor half way up the stairs, stopping
him . 'We are not kids, tell us what is
wrong? '
'You know our standard in this hospital,
we gave and did our best for him but he
appears he was brought in to be proven
clinically dead.'
'No!!! ' Tobi screamed and bend over
using the rail to support himself.
That attracted the attention of the
women and they looked up just in time to
see Moshood lose balance and began
rolling down the stairs. He landed in
prone position motionless .
'No!! ' Aisha screamed and ran to her
husband.
Shakira held the doctor. 'Tell me what
happened to my son! Tell me! 'She
demanded hotly as tears rolled down her
cheeks smearing her make up.
'He is dead madam .' He replied calmly.
Her hand froze and before she could
throw herself down, Tobi held her tightly.
'Not my Prince! No! I refuse to believe it.
God where are you …? No! Doctor ...you must have mistakened my son for another.
He kissed me
goodbye this morning. ' She shook her
head as tears left as eyes like a dam that just broke free.
'Baby please …' He bit his lower lips as
tears filled his eyes. He led her to a seat.
'Baby please help me …please.' Was all Tobi could manage since a part of his world had come crashing like a pack of cards, never to be again.
Moshood had been raised to a stretcher
and was being wheeled to the emergency
ward.
Tobi helped his mother -in- law up and
led her to a seat . 'Mum, calm down
please. Let me see daddy is faring
'
He wiped his face and the tears came
down immediately.
He head the way they
had wheeled Moshood.
Shakira burst into tears and her whole
body shook.
Aisha embraced her as her head began
pounding.
'Mummy why... why? ' Shakirat
muttered.
+++

5
'I'm calling from Surulere. How're you? '
'Cool... cool, which game would you like
to play? '
'The game with the eleventh
commandment. '
'You know the rules of the game? '
'Yes.'
'Okay …sixty seconds start right now,
what do you think of government banning
street …?'
The ringing of the phone made Katherine
sigh because the HC had to reduce the
volume of the radio disrupting her best
game show on radio.
'Hello …good afternoon …oga wetin I do,
you de vex with me …sorry sir …hein …
hein …she de …okay, okay …I don hear.'
She dropped the phone on her lap. ' She
directed her gaze to Katherine. 'You no
clean the Oga account office well well? '
Katherine twitched her lips knowingly.
'Ma, you know me now, for the past
seven months, you know as I de take do
my work. '
'I know, I supervise your portion but the
man de vex wela. '
'No be me clean the office finish, go help
the girls for cafeteria.' She stood and
went to the store.
She took all what she needed and head
out.
'My pickin,’ The head cleaner called when
she was at the door. 'Take am easy with
am, no argue with am, na so he de do.'
'Yes ma.' She said acknowledging the
motherly advice. <em> God please aid me</em>, she
muttered as she felt the scorch of the
sun.
She hurried to the main building and then
the elevator.
If he wanted her to clean his office again,
she will do just that -she resolved.
+++
*-*
The secretary had not been on seat when
she passed, just for her to get to the
director office and the door was ajar.
She hesitated at the door before she
shrugged, knocked, waited for response
and there was none, she took a couple of
steps in.
A frown etched her face when she noticed
he wasn't on seat, probably he was using
the comfort room, She took more steps
in deciding to wait .
As if on cue, the door slammed shut and
a hand came over her mouth and the
other around her stomach.
While she tried to recover from the
shock, the whisper came.
'You think you're smart. Remember, you
did this to yourself, I get what I want,
always do. You will get down with me on
this office floor. '
Not in this lifetime, she told herself since
he had sealed her mouth with his palm.
As she struggled to free herself, she
remembered defense. The sweeping
brush she had come in with had fallen
when she was grabbed, so also the some
of the content of the mopping bucket
because she had felt splash.
She tried to bend but couldn't.
Patrick tried to turn her to face him
within his grip but couldn't and did not
want to release her because she had
proven to be a wild cat.
Katherine pinched a mould of flesh
around his abdomen and elbowed him at
intervals trying to inflict pain but he was
as head strong as she was.
They lurched around the office, both
sweating in the well conditioned room.
Don't Let go of her, remember you swore
to teach her a lesson, this is an
opportunity to tame her, don't make a
fool of yourself by letting her escape.
Remember is only a woman not different
from the ones you've dealt with in time
past. She will get weak eventually for she
is the weaker vessel. Patrick smirked
having encouraged himself thoughtfully
'Oh what a pity! Such a sweet girl yet so
stubborn. I am happy to tell you I have
the perfect treatment. ' He cooed
breathlessly.
Katherine tried to remove his hands from
her mouth, but it just stayed like it was
super glued.
If you don't help me this time, then I
have every reason to end it all. She
prayed, more of challenged as her vision
blurred. She hadn't eaten any meal for
the day and it was almost noon.
Just then, the door opened. 'What in the
world! '
Impulsively, Patrick pushed her away.
She collided with one of the vinyl chairs
and almost tumbled over. She got to her
feet, picked the airfreshner from the floor
and sprayed it on Patrick face who tried
to block the spray.
'You …want to sleep with everything in
skirt, I am sure …they will jump all over
you now! ' It finished and she threw it at
him. 'God reward you! '
She bent to pick three of the buttons of
her overall that had fell off in the
struggle.
'Mr Sunday, what is going on here? ' The
voice demanded.
He shivered slightly, lowered his gaze but
his mouth remained shut, knowing that
even if he came up with a good
explanation, the shakiness of his voice
may betray him.
It was then, she looked at who her
saviour was. He was black American!
He looked from Patrick to the lady with
so much expression of her anger even
after an assault he knew would happened
if he hadn't come when he did.
'Are you hurt Miss? '
'Emmmm …I'm fine.' She picked what she
had come with.
'Are you sure? ' He asked with eyes not
leaving her.
'I am fine.' She said in spite of herself but
she hoped it was assuring enough.
She made to leave but he didn't step
aside.
'See me in my office. ' He told her with a
note of finality.
Did she nod, she wasn't sure herself but
he left the door for outside. Which office?
was the question she wanted to ask but
she couldn't find her voice.
She followed to see Where he was
heading but he strolled down the corridor
to enter the large office that was shared
by other accountants in the organization.
She head for the elevator and almost sat
on the floor but her thought prevailed
against the weakness she felt .
Who else could have made Patrick
tremble, could this be the Director
General and heir of Sigismund
International company? She exhaled
She felt pain on her lap and massaged
it...The elevator opened and she stepped
out.
She decided to ask the head cleaner.
+++
*-*
Yerima Yekini entered the anteroom and
sighting his mother, He hurried to her.""
'Mummy …what happened? I couldn't
make out anything from what you told me
over the phone. ' He said towering her.
Aisha was seated, both palms under her
chin, her eyes were sore from much
crying.
He removed his sun glasses and placed
them in his bosom pocket before
lowering himself to seat beside her.
'What is going on, what is happening? '
She burst into fresh set of tears.
'Aw mother .' He sombered as he drew
her close to him by the shoulders. 'Come
on mother, what is happening? Make
sense to me please. '
She looked up at his face and her tears
flowed. 'I hope this make enough sense
to you. Your nephew Prince, is dead and
your father rolled and fell off the stairs
due to shock. Since he was wheeled in, I
haven't heard anything, I haven't been
told anything. ' She swallowed hard and
her lips quivered. 'I don't know if he is
alive or dead. ' She covered her mouth.
'No …no. ' He left go of her and stared
into space. 'No, I spoke to Prince
yesterday, how could he be dead today …
I was suppose to take him out this
weekend. ' He shook his head dazed .
'Where …Where is Tobi and Shaki? '
'They just left to prepare for the burial
ceremony coming up this evening. '
'Burial? Prince dead? No …no mother... '
He buried his face in his palm.
'Don't hurt me more Yerima …please
don't. ' She look towards the stairs where
the incident had happened and
sighed. 'Oh God, this is just too much for
a day.'
He buried his face in his palm.
'Don't hurt me more Yerima …please
don't. ' She look towards the stairs where
the incident had happened and she
sighed. 'Oh God, this is just too much for
a day.'
A hand came to rest on his shoulder and
he almost jumped. He had been lost in
thought.
'Good afternoon Yeri. '
Yerima was up on his feet. 'Hey Bob, you
can explain what is happening to my
world? '
They walked away from Aisha.
Bobby Uchenna was Yerima best friend in
college and their friendship ran till date
despite Yeri being a petroleum engineer. '
'I am sorry about everything, I'm deeply
sorry.' He expressed patting him at the
back.
'Yeah.' He exhaled. 'How about my dad? '
'No going around reality, I will be straight
with you . ' He paused momentarily. 'Dad
is under intensive care, equipments,
tubes and all, his condition is critical. A
cardiologist and a couple of neurologist
are looking him up.'
Yerima went wide eyed. 'That bad? '
'Yea that bad. ' Bob affirmed.
'Jesus Christ! ' He worked his fingers
through his hair as tears welled his eyes.
'All he need is prayers man.' Bob finalized
not wanting to reveal anything further.
'Prayers?' Yerima almost scoffed. 'I can't
even think straight talk more of praying. '
'God is more interested in prayers from
the heart. Just talk to him. I have to go
now.' He smiled at his friend before
hurrying along.
'What a way to be placed before the devil
and the deep blue sea.' He muttered and
wiped his tears.
He pulled his phone to call his elder
sister. He exhaled as his eyes welled
again. What was he going to say to
console her?
He was the third child and only son while
Shakirat was the first child.
+++

*-*
Katherine came into the secretaty office
from the lobby, now dressed in a
multicolored knee length gown, a low
heeled black slippers and of course a
scarf. It was no new thing that her hair
was always covered in spite of various
opinion about her action.
She knew the attraction she got without
the hair talk more of when she freed it.
Hence, her decision remained.
'Good afternoon. ' She greeted the
secretary.
She looked from the typing she had been
doing and a smile formed on her lips.
'Forgive me I can't remember your
name.' She was in her mid twenties.
'Katherine. ' They had met once in the
elevator and Precious had complimented
her on her scarf and that prompted
exchange of pleasantries.
'Welcome Katherine, what can I do for
you? ' The smile remained plastered on
her beautiful face.
'The boss asked me to see him.'
Katherine returned the smile.
'Alright. ' She shrugged. 'I will have to call
to him for confirmation before I Let you
in.'
'Thank you.' She loved the secretary, she
indeed know the word 'ethics '. Katherine
took in her surroundings while the
secretary was on the phone. 'Immaculate
and homely were the adjectives that
came to her mind.
'You can go in Katherine through that
door,' She gestured. 'Another lovely scarf
today.'
She chuckled. 'Thank you.'
Katherine halt at the door nervous but
She took deep breaths, got her
composure before knocking.
'Come in.'
She opened the door and stepped in, the
sight that met her was beyond her
expectation. To be factual, since she
stepped out of the elevator everything
was beyond her expectation, but this, was
just too much. The interior design,
decoration and furniture was like nothing
she had set eyes on . 'Woah! ' She
muttered, then he saw him studying her
in his Mayline Burgundy Leather High-
Back Swivel Executive Office Chair.
'Good afternoon Sir. ' She lowered her
eyes.
'I am sure your afternoon was not so
good and since you've wished me one, i
will say good rest of the afternoon to
you.' Kelvin Sigismund smiled revealing a
set a white teeth and dimples on his
face . 'Do make yourself comfortable. ' He
had a face that will make one want to
take a second look and appreciate God for
his creation whether consciously or
unconsciously. He was fair, kept his hair low
and was void of moustache . He stood six
feet and an inch tall with his body
trimmed. First impression of him was that
of a model with a charming aura.
Katherine sat and glanced around. 'Sir
your office is outstanding by all standard
and I am so overwhelmed that I can't just
help but say it.'
Was he hearing right or was he
fantasizing, the cleaner in front of him
had spoken when his sister would
describe as Queens English. He was
expecting vanacular like others he had
spoken to and she was bold!
He was determined to listen carefully to
ensure what he was hearing was not a
figment of his imagination. 'That is a
powerful one liner compliment, thank
you.'
You are welcome or it was pleasure didn't
seem like a good reply so she just
nodded.
Kelvin smiled, that infectious kind of
smile. 'We just did what is called
expression, based on that, I will like you
to tell me what is going on between you
and Mr sunday? '
'There is nothing between us. There was
no tete a tete until Monday when he
summoned me into his office. ' Katherine
answered and paused for her purpose.
'I will appreciate it if you give me details.
'Kelvin urged wanting to know more
about the members of his staff.
'That was the encouragement she
needed. 'He initiated pleasantries
between us which is rare. Later he wooed
me with tasty offers. '
A brow of his was raised and a smile
more of inquisition graced his face. 'Come
on be a good narrator and give me
specifics. ' He sat back.
Katherine smiled understanding his
expression. She shouldn't be talking much
in his presence not that she was a talker
but there something homely and
encouraging about him. 'He said we are
going to spend a night in the hotel,
steady flow of money and a car...' She
went ahead to narrate everything to him.
He had listened attentively and
thoughtfully. 'Do you believe the offers
he made? '
'I don't. '
'Why not? He is capable of providing
them. ' It was not business yet he
couldn't help but satisfy his curiosity.
'I asked him if all the cleaners had to go
through that. He said some of them,
invariably, this company should have had
a car park extension now .'
Kelvin laughed.
'I also thought to myself, if he could stoop
to some of the cleaners, that means, he
must have done same to some of the
secretaries. ' She shrugged .'That is my
thought anyway. '
'Hmmmm....' He nodded slowly. A talk
with much wisdom coming from someone
younger than him but he had learnt over
time that it was more blessed to listen
irregardless of the person social status.
'I hope I did not talk much. ' She looked
at him rather shyly.
'Of course not, I did the asking
remember. ' He replied and placed a palm
under his chin.
She continued heartily. 'I believe in the
institution marriage, I believe in the
Governor and in the spirit surrounding it.
I also believe violators have justice meted
to them.'
'True.' He pursed his lips thoughtfully. 'I
hope you're alright. '
'A bit shaken but fine.'She smiled. 'Thank
you sir for saving me.' She stood.
'I believe you would have pulled through
without my aid.' Kelvin said at an
afterthought.
Katherine beamed. 'Do excuse my exit.'
He nodded and watched her leave. Then
he closed his eyes. ''wasn't she
remarkable?" He allowed his seat rock as
he tried to remember the passage of the
Scripture to back her claim.
"Marriage is honorable in all and the bed
undefiled; but whoremongers and
adulterers God will judge. " He quoted
aloud. ''She is good... Damn!' His eyes
fluttered open.
He hadn't even ask her name!
+++

no better fall for ha o

BTW queen nice one jare u r doing a wonderful job here

kingphilip: no better fall for ha o

BTW queen nice one jare u r doing a wonderful job here

Are you falling for her then?

Thanks for your royal pence.

Queenxstar: Are you falling for her then?

Thanks for your royal pence.

no o
wen my sweet lorlaahlozz is still alive?

kingphilip:
no o
wen my sweet lorlaahlozz is still alive?

You haven't introduced her to me dear.

Queenxstar: You haven't introduced her to me dear.

Hi...am his beloved

Lorlaahlozz: Hi...am his beloved

Welcome here Sweetie.

Queenxstar: Welcome here Sweetie.

yea that's she

sorry for not introducing ha before now it double skipped my memory

BTW wen r we seeing Hester n Ethel again

I can't wait to continue from where I stopped.

vonn: I can't wait to continue from where I stopped.

Soonest dearie.

Queenxstar:
Soonest dearie.

Me too... Estar wel done!

6
NOW THAT SHE had seen inside, she
couldn't resist the urge to view the
magnificent building for the umptheeth
time from outside .
Indeed it looked more welcoming than
ever.
Now she knew the quality grew from floor
to floor.
It was nothing near what any nollywood
had featured.
Somehow she glanced up at the sky and
find it necessary to thank God for the
wisdom he had placed in man.
Then, she smiled as she remembered the
meeting with him. Who would have
thought she would be privileged to chat
with the boss, even made him laugh.
Some cleaners who had worked three
years had not been within metres of his
presence.
Katherine clutched her handbag and
walked the distance to where she would
board a bus home.
+++
*-*
Basirat Yekini Adam was seated beside
her brother and her body rocked in silent
prayers as both eyes were shut. She was
the second daughter of Moshood.
Yerima had his head buried in his palms.
Kafayat Yekini, the last child of the family
sat beside her mother with head resting
on her shoulder, while her palm clinged
to a mother's hand, partly comforting her.
She stared blankly as tears flowed silently
down her oblong pretty face. The
memory of Prince burial kept flashing in
her mind.
It was four days after Moshood was
admitted and only the day before, they
had been allowed to see him.
The sight they had met had made them
shocked and the hope they had clinged to
dashed into pieces. How could a strong
man who had served the country with
the better years of his life become so
pale and had to depend on medical
equipments and medications for survival
and major functions of the body.
They had been so engrossed in their
individual thoughts that had neither heard
nor see the doctors approach.
'The Yekinis.' The elderly doctor called
softly to draw attention.
They all snapped back to reality and
stood, their heartbeats quickening.
'Doctor …' Basirat began.
'Calm down Mrs Adam.' He had been
their family doctor for close to twenty five
years.
'You all saw Moshood yesterday, you saw
his condition, hence, I won't select a
particular sex for the news.' He glanced
at the younger doctor and at their faces.
A choking silence prevailed.
He allowed his eyes linger on Aisha and
she appeared to him like she had lost ten
kg within the past days.
'I am sorry, we just lost him. ' He told
them solemnly. He had lost a friend too.
Kafayat screamed at the top of her voice
and was about to throw herself down
when her brother gripped her by the
upper arms and pinned her against the
wall.
Aisha shook her head too exhausted to do
anything physical. She lowered herself to
the floor and wept.
Basirat sat beside her mum and held as
tears trickled down her face.
Eventually Kafayat leaned into her
brother's embrace and whispered. 'Why
Prince and then daddy? '
'I don't know baby, I don't know. 'He
heaved deeply as his head began to
throb.
+++
*-*
Kelvin left the comfort of the cushion in
the sitting wing of his office for the glass
window which gave him a view of the
artificial spring in the premises.
He thought of her, he hated it that he had
to use pronoun to refer to her instead of
her name, a name he should have asked
of.
He didn't blame Patrick for trying to woo
her for there was something remarkable
about her, but he blame him for him for
his unfaithfulness and overstepping his
boundary. How dare he try to molest her
in his company! To him his act was a
serious offense but he had decided to skip
confronting him. Taking a cue from what
his mother used to tell him and sisters
back then when they were younger.
"Pray dearie pray, that the spirit that
possess you to do that will not possess
you because then, your crime today might
be visited then."
Kelvin smiled.
To the lady, so principled and intelligently
spoken, he couldn't see the part of the
cleaner anywhere her no matter how hard
he tried. He narrowed his brows and
subconsciously touched a leaf of a potted
plant at the window.
She doesn't appear like one, didn't speak
like one neither did she act like one.
And she is so young ! He frowned, he
would probably be seven or eight years
older than she was. Making her age
mates with his yougest sister who was
doing so well for herself.
Why a cleaner? Why …? He sighed. He
knew then he wanted to see her again.
He tapped his index finger on his lips.
What was he going to say was his reason
and how was she going to feel when she
hears she was summoned once more,
someone who had escaped molestation.
How was going to start explaining to his
secretary who he wanted to see.
Would she answer all my questions? He
pondered. Was she now emotional
stable? Was she better now?
He turned away from the window and
touched forehead. How could he be so
worried about her? Was he alright?
He sighed before returning to the work
on his desk.
+++
*-*
The bus sped along the newly constructed
road.
She glanced at the older lady beside who
was engrossed with her mobile phone
with fixed nails painted red and then the
window of the hiace bus.
She thought of the incident of a few days
ago.What an embarrassing way to meet
someone who was highly placed,
someone she heard so much about but
hadn't been fortunate to meet until that
fateful day.
She wasn't embarrassed that he was her
Savior, she was surprised. Then she
smiled, now she could fathom the reason
why most women, married and single
were slashing themselves to get a glimpse
of his attention and they dressed
provocatively as much as they could
within their various dress code.
He was tall, handsome with blue
eyes,intelligent and accomodating, for she
had sensed that in his presence .
It was not all the DGs that would want a
cleaner in their office talk more of
dialogue.
He was young for his post but she was
sure he was good at it.
She had heard a member of staff
suggesting to her colleague that he might
be gay that was probably why he paid no
attention to them. To her, it was
impressive that he could ignore them but
she, Katherine was immune to all those
feminine flutterings.
She closed her eyes briefly as the breeze
from outside caressed her face shutting
her mind blank.
The shadow boy began calling bus stops.
+++
*-*
It was barely nine am when the secretary
called requesting her to report herself to
the office.
Katherine entered the office bracing up
for the worst.
The secretary was filing her fingers.
'You sent for me.' Katherine said looking
at her, the lady never ceased to amaze
her.
'You.' She looked at her, shoulders raised.
'I just don't know what you think you're. '
She hissed and took a letter that was
already enveloped from her table. 'The
AD asked me to give this to you.' She
looked away.
'Let me have it.' A voice said firmly.
Katherine hand dropped instantly.
The secretary jumped to her feet.
Not again! Her mind screamed when she
turned. A frown etched her face, he had
no right over her letter.
He covered the distance and stood across
her. The secretary hurriedly left her table
to hand over the letter praying he had
not been standing there for long.
Katherine recovered and wondered at the
secretary uneasiness . She pursed her lips
still waiting for the worst.
Kelvin didn't look at her. When he
sighted her and heard what the secretary
said, he was compelled to do what he did.
He unsealed the envelope and read, was
he surprised? Not at all.
The silence was just too much that she
wished for once she could read minds.
'Yemisi. ' He handed over the letter.
'Yes Sir.' She collected it trembling.
'Have this letter retyped but this time
address it Patrick, I am waiting to sign it.'
Yemisi blanched but recovered quickly.
'But Sir …'
Kelvin face had a grimace. 'Are you
question... '
'Not at all Sir …not at all.' She made to
kneel slightly before rounding her desk.
He sat, crossed his legs, took in the office
before he picked one of the magazine
meant for visitors . 'Sit. ' It was then he
glanced at her.
Katherine didn't trust the atmosphere,
neither did she trust his invitation. She
shook her head.
Kelvin didn't say more as he focused on
the secretary. It was so easy to see her
discomfort. He had heard her comment
earlier, she was impolite and probably
had something going with her boss.
'I am through Sir.' Yemisi was on her feet.
Kelvin stood, removed a pen from the
inner pocket of his suit and tampered his
signature. 'Have this letter photocopied
and handed to the admin director and the
other handed to the recipient without
explanation. I repeat without any
explanation. Do you understand Yemisi? '
'Yes Sir.' She affirmed against her wish.
'He knows the normal protocol if he has
any objection. I am giving you ten
minutes to be done and get back to
Precious. '
'Yes Sir.' She set to work.
'Come with me.' He told her and head to
his private elevator.
Katherine had no other option but to
follow him but not without a final glance
at the secretary who looked like she
might burst into tears any minute.
+++
*-*
Katherine took seat at his gesture.
Kelvin smiled. The long anticipated
opportunity had come and he wasn't
going to repeat his mistake. 'What is your
name? '
It was with great effort she didn't glare at
him. How could he be asking of her name
when her fate was decided right before
her yet she remained in the dark. 'You
told me the last time we spoke that you
don't like suspense, then how come you
enjoy doing that.' Her voice was calm.
She was past fear of expressing herself.
Such nerves but he love it! 'Will you
please tell me your name first? ' He
requested with retained smile.
She exhaled and waited. 'My name is my
name, I have a choice to decide whom I
tell it to.' She met his gaze.
Kelvin shook his head with amusement
mixed with bewilderment . 'Not even
promising, my God! ' Such nerves! Almost
every girl he met was always willing to
introduce herself without being led on
and the others he asked gave it to him
without hesitation.
One of the phones on the table rang ,
Kelvin pressed the receive button.
'Sir, Yemisi is here to see you.'
'Let her in.'
'Yes sir. '
He glanced at his wristwatch and took a
mental note. 'Come in.' He said at the
knock on the door.
'I have done as you've asked me to Sir. '
He nodded.
'Excuse my leaving.' She turned to leave.
He waited till her hand was on the door
knob. 'Yemisi.'
She turned to look at him. 'Yes Sir.'
'You were a couple of minutes late. I
have been getting complains about you,
about you being rude and I witnessed an
episode not too long ago . Be very
careful. ' His voice was so calm, it could
be likened to a whisper.but the message
was clear as she flinched .
Katherine looked up and could have
smiled.
'I will Sir, Thank you. ' She left.
Kelvin handed her the letter.
She looked at him.
'Go ahead. ' He focused on her face
hoping to read her facial reaction.
Katherine read the letter from beginning
to the end. 'Was it necessary to return
fire to fire on my behalf? ' She
concentrated on folding back the letter.
'Not on your behalf, I would have done
same for any member of staff in your
shoes. Patrick failed me and …' The
phone rang.
'Sir, sorry to interrupt but the Account
Director is here to see you.'
'I forbid what you just did Precious. He
should wait 'cause am busy.'
'I am very sorry Sir.'
'That's alright. ' He looked at her.
'I was beginning to think you're stalking
me. Thank you saving me once more but
how come?' She lowered her gaze. 'Do
forgive me for asking but I need to know.
'
He nodded. 'Sometimes I feel obliged to
know what is happening in the company,
what my staff do in my absence, so I
breeze about unannounced.'
'Same for today and the other day? '
'Yes.' He wondered what was going
through her mind.
She was overwhelmed, God was there
for: her. 'Emmm …what do I say? ' She
was tongue tied lacking words to express
her gratitude.
'Say your name. ' He stated simply.
'My name …my name …' She put up the
act playfully.
'Please …' He drawled.
'Katherine Sylvester. ' She told him.
Katherine Sylvester. ' He almost sang.
'What a coincidence! '
We share first letters of our names. ' He
beamed. 'Do you want to know my
name? '
'Who wouldn't want to know the name of
his or her saviour. ' She answered
tactically.
'Kelvin Sigismund. '
'How nice, the K and S.' Katherine looked
at him 'Thank you very much for
everything. God bless you Sir.' She stood.
'My Pastor said that is the best prayers
one can get from one's fellow human.
God bless you too.' He rounded the desk
and saw her off to the door. 'I want to
talk to you more but Patrick is waiting. '
Katherine nodded.
'I hope you will obliged me when I send
for you.' He glanced at her face.
'Like I have a choice. ' She chirped with a
beam.
'Oh Thanks, Katherine. ' He chuckled.
She walked out and the secretary office
where the Patrick was waiting.
'Thanks Precious. ' She acknowledged the
secretary and greeted the director .
He sprang to his feet. 'I will deal with you
in such a way you will curse the day you
set foot into his company!'
Precious went wide eyed.
Katherine kept walking ignoring him.
He wasn't going to Let her get away
easily. He quickened his steps and pulled
her arm with a force that she swirl almost
loosing balance. 'You a mere cleaner
challenging me, Oh …I swear, you will cry
blood. '
She met his gaze but said nothing aware
of his nail digging into her skin.
'You good for nothing …!'
'I beg your pardon Sir! ' Precious
interrupted sharply.
He raised a hand to slap her.
She was quick to see him as she pushed
him. 'Don't you dare, don't dare place
your filthy hands on me, you shameless
man! '
He held her on both arms and shook her.
Katherine shook herself free with such a
force that surprised Patrick and slapped
him.
'What! ' He flinched as he held his cheek.
'What is what ehen …is it by force? What
is the meaning of this toothless bull
display. Do your worst already. ' She met
his gaze.
'What? Are you challenging me?'
'What is what? ' Kelvin demanded
stepping into the office. 'Patrick you're
incorrigible! How dare you lay your hands
on her after molesting her!'
Patrick almost slumped in shock.
Precious was shocked for he had never
seen him so annoyed and more because
of the revelation.
She left for the elevator.
'Right now, I don't feel like hearing you
out, you just proved that you're not man
enough. You better come along before I
change my mind. ' He left for his office.
Patrick followed after Precious had sized
him up with her eyes.
'Put a call to Katherine, make sure she
speaks to you, confirm that she is okay. '
He said to his secretary via phone.
'Okay Sir. ' She replied with a smile
because it was as if he just read her
mind.
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