Episode 27
By: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
Selena’s pov:
I stood erect and handed the man his wallet. He took it In a jiffy like he didn’t want it to be seen in the first place.
“Thank you, my dear” He remarked as the corners of his mouth quirked up.
“No offense, sir. I’m just curious. Is the boy in the photo your son?” I asked closing up so he doesn’t sense the familiarity from my voice.
His face hardened for a second there and he quickly, flared.
“Oh no! He’s the son of a friend. He doesn’t look like me, or does he?” He asked obviously getting dubious about my sudden question.
Oh God! Can I really do this??
“No! That’s why I asked. He looks like a Korean and Gabriel mentioned you being in Korea. So…I did the math in my head” I stuttered covering up with giggles.
He chuckled and turned to Gabriel.
“You’ve got a smart girlfriend. We’ll meet up some other time, son” He said patting his back.
Then he turned and took his leave.
“Why were you acting strange? You know you suck at pretending” Gabriel pointed out as I sat back on the chair.
Yeah, he knows me too well.
“Who’s that man? How’s he related to you??” I asked feeling quite dazed.
“Well, he’s quite wealthy. I’m even surprised he didn’t have guards with him. When our company had a meeting with Korean investors, he was there. He’s based in Korea and has some relation to politics” He replied signalling a waiter to come over.
“So, what’s wrong? What at you thinking about?” He further asked noticing how uncomfortable I was.
I’m not sure I can tell Gabriel about this. I can’t tell him that my patient – who happens to be an orphan’s photo is in the strange man’s wallet.
What if he asks him about it?
No!….that’s a bad idea.
Could it be the man’s looking for Mykel?
I think I have to do something about this.
Rissa’s pov:
Pineapple and I snuggled up on the sofa as the rain poured with waves outside.
I wish mom was here so I can hold her tight whenever the thunder and lightening struck.
I’ll have to manage little pineapple. Her fur looked white and spotless after the maid gave her a nice bath.
I turned around and saw Mykel coming down the stairs. He’s no longer wearing a bandage which means he’s getting better.
I was hoping he would go crazy from the head injury. Serves him right in many ways.
He walked past me and sat on the next couch.
I rolled my eyes and I’m glad he witnessed it.
“What have I done now, o queen Rissa?” He teased.
I ignored him and looked away.
Instantly, Pineapple jumped down from my hands and ran to him.
You got to be kidding me, right now!
I think she has gone insane too.
Mykel carried her into his arms and began petting her.
Okay, The maid is gonna give Pineapple a thorough bath before I touch her.
“So, you really have the audacity to kss a lady in my father’s living room?? Have you no shame?! Why don’t you go and build your own house so you can gather all the old women in the world and flirt with them!” I half yelled as the thoughts pissed me off.
“Selena is not old” He muttered and I scoffed.
“You idiot. She’s seven years older than you. She should be married by now!!” I remarked and he sighed.
“And you should be engaged by now” He said rubbing his forehead.
I gasped.
“You know what, its fine. I’m gonna sit down and watch you get her pregnant. Then you’ll learn a very tough lesson” I blunted folding my arms.
“I might name our daughter, Rissa and if we have a son…I’ll go with Lucas. What do you think?” He asked with a wink.
I glared at him.
He’s getting on my nerves and I just feel like throwing his as.s back in jail.
And also, he knows about Lucas.
How did he get to know…?
What a j.erk!
Suddenly, a loud bang of thunder shook the atmosphere and I jumped up. I ran to Mykel and held onto him.
“Rissa?…” He called and I looked down to realize I was squeezing his shirt.
Christ! Have I gone insane??
“I want my dog” I ordered and took Pineapple from him.
“You look cute when you are scared” His voice came up and my lips twitched.
“I was talking to the dog” He added and I rolled my eyes.
“I’m going to bed, Rissa. I got an important exam tomorrow. Please, help me collect my uniform from the maid later. I’d need it for tomorrow, huh?” He mumbled.
“Why didn’t you ask the doctor to do it for you?” I asked sardonically.
“Give it a rest. Goodnight” He said and started going upstairs.
Pineapple jumped down from my hands and followed him.
G©sh!! If she does that one more time, I’m gonna get rid of her.
So, Mykel has an important exam tomorrow. If he passes, he get to be in my class. If he fails, mom finds him a new school – far away from me.
Hmm…
After a while, the maid arrives holding onto a well pressed uniform and has Mykel’s name taped to it.
“I’m done for the day, ma’am. I’ll go deliver this to Mykel” she said going up the stairs.
“No…wait!” She paused and approached me.
“He’s asleep. I’ll give it to him” I said taking the clothe hanger from her.
She thanked me before running off.
I took a good look at the clothes.
What do I do with this, now??…
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