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Katherine



" I don't just understand him . I dont get it" I said to Mimi.

She was as silent as a grave yard. I suspected that she must have been shocked by the incidents which I reeled out to her.. She was the type of woman that would reply at any slightest opportunity . But now she was dumbfounded.


" What do you mean? " Mimi asked " w-- what's does he mean by YOU want him dead?

I couldn't explain. I told her about my incident with Gabriel the previous day and she dropped her jaws down in disbelief. Gabriel's conclusion was absurd and uncalled for.

I held him in high esteem but that fateful day, he proved to me that he was really frustrated. It showed in his eyes and I suddenly felt pity for him when I blocked his path from leaving the parlour.

" Please Kate. Let me pass nah. I'm tired . Even if you want to kill me , let me go and rest for today. Another day is a perfect chance." ......
**


" My sister " I said " I'm confused here too. I have nothing to do with Tayo's gunshot. And Why would Andy try to hurt Gabriel? The guy is too timid to boo a fly."


" He is a man..men are like that and you don't expect him to be happy when he is broke? Mimi replied, as she stroked her long wavy hair.

I sat down into the cushion in Mimi's well furnished apartment. She stayed alone and it was the epitome of simple beauty .. I hoped she was going to get married anytime soon, it was rather to early to assume because she was like the queen of " single forever". She never maintained relationships or didn't even try at all.


" But come o , babes" Mimi blurted out and tapped me on the laps..
" what is it?

" The mastermind of the gunshot was indeed a genius" She continued" Like , think about it : Get Tayo out of the picture and Gabriel is stranded... "

There was some truth in what she said, but she had to explain better.

" Where are you driving at? I said.

" Maybe Gabriel wasn't the target after all. He was wounded , fine. Then he used all he had on treating himself. And his best friend and ally is subjected to a coma."


She tried to exlpalin even further and then it dawned on me that Tayo was Gabriel's pivot. The life force of his existence. Remove Tayo, and Gabe is rendered hopeless.




" So He was just a pawn on the chess board. Is that what you mean?

Mimi sipped her juice and placed the glass on the table carefully.

" .... Think of him as the main price.. The King on the board"


I stared blankly at her before she continued. Cheerfully.


" ... And o yes , Kathy . I'm so happy right now.. Elisha is back from the States"...



Gabriel




I left early for St Francis hospital just to avoid bustops overload . I waited on the pavillon for the next bus, and the day was not too bright yet. I gazed at my feet and wondered how I got to that point in my life . I already sold my car( in short Kate sold it when I was still receiving treatments).




" Bypass ... Rumukuro.. Shoba shoba ( the Conductor called it as the bus stopped. The actual location was Choba and not shoba... But his weed fried tongue was saying otherwise).


" Bros you dae go?" He asked and jumped off the bus entrance.

" Enter moto nah... No time " He tapped me on the back and called out more passengers.


When I got to the hospital , I was afraid to enter Tayo's room . It felt like a ghost would tear me apart. Some mythycal guardian would disengage my limbs if I opened the door. I stood there for a while and summoned courage.


Inside the room , there were countless machines and a windpipe went down his throat aiding his breathing. His heart rate was shown on a screen on the left, and I shook with fear ; thinking it would stop any minute. His wife sat near his bed and lay her head on his right side.




" Omotola' I said and touched her gently.


" Gabriel... What are you-- you are here early...."


" Don't worry . I came to relieve you off your night watch"
I chuckled a smile and she reacted positively to it.

" Well then " She said" I'll just go home and take a quick shower . But I'll be back as soon as possible..."

" Take your time --- Tally just take all the time you want. I'm here for Tayo. He is like a brother to me "

She stood up and hugged me, tears showed down her cheeks . I could feel her heart beat . She was in deep pain.
We untangled and I watched her as she religiously kissed Tayo on the fore head , wiped his face with a towel and left reluctantly.


I sat down on the plastic chair. My mind was racing and thoughts flew in sporadically. I grabbed Tayo's arms and the paleness shook me internally. He was almost at the brink of no return relying on machines for his life.




" You can't leave me .. Bro .. Not yet. No , not yet man. We have been through alot, Tayo. Don't let me grind it alone. " I sniffed and blinked then continued" Bro.. I have a lead on the person who attempted to take your life. Soon I'll have proof and he will pay dearly... I promise you-- he will so rot in jail"


TBC















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