THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR: Chapter 1 – 10
WRITTEN BY: AUTHORESS MEEYAH
?CHAPTER 5?
??? MATILDA’S POV???
I kept running and suddenly saw a guy on bike riding towards me and ran to his front which made him halt. “Help me please, I’m being chased” I begged he didn’t wanna stop at first but I snatched his helmet from him and hopped on the bike.
That’s the person get going already!!! I yelled and he zoomed off. I watched the guy as he hit his fist on the wall as he groaned out of frustration.
Thank you so much… I said to the guy as he parked at the front of our house.
Don’t mention it, just be careful make sure you stay alert always we don’t know if he’s trailed us already… He replied and I nodded
“Where have you been, why did you get me so worried” Anita said, hugging me as soon as she saw me arrive.
I only disengaged from the hug and went to a corner to calm my nerves. Why is this happening now, what do they want from me? How come he’s able to find me? I asked
What are you talking about and whom are you talking about? What happened exactly? Anita asked in a worried tone.
I’m scared Anita, he’s found me… I said
Make me understand and stop being afraid, everything’s gonna be fine.
I saw him, I saw my worst nightmare the one who caused misfortune in my life… I replied
Elon? She asked and i nodded.
Huh! What…why…how…when? She asked all at once
I don’t knowwww… I said and bursted into fresh tears
I’m so scared right now, I don’t even know if i should leave you or not. Come to think of it, that means they’ve been searching for you all these years.
What if he’s gotten enough information about you and your whereabout? That means we’re not safe here any longer… She said buh all I could do was cry as all the memories came flashing back to me.
Let’s just sleep for now, we’d think of a solution tomorrow. Stop shedding tears please or you’ll find yourself being sick tomorrow… She said as she laid the mat for me to lie on.
??Days Later??
Oh! I guess he’s finally here… I said to Anita as we saw a car drive towards our direction while we await the driver sent to pick Anita up for her new place of work and living.
Relax! He might not be the one and besides, I didn’t see that car among the ones I saw in her compound the day I went to her house… She deadpanned and I laughed.
What if she’s gotten a new one,bid that probably wasn’t around at the time you went there… I replied
It seems you’re right, she said as she watched the car parked at our front.
I said it!!! I squeaked and she smiled
“Good afternoon” we both greeted and he replied. I hope you will take this opportunity as a great one and don’t misuse it, make sure you remain careful in that house, she has rude and arrogant children and trust me when I say they will do things that would frustrate you. Just always have it in mind that you won’t be there forever… the guy advised her before they leave finally.
Excuse me, why did you tell her all these you said just now? I asked. That’s because I’ve offended her at first and I decided to use the tip I just gave her as an apology… he replied and we both smiled. Woah! I’m sure you’d be a great guy. Please help me take care of her as your sister, I know it’s too much for me to ask and I’m in no position to ask for anything from someone like you, but I will forever be grateful to you if you can do that for me… I said rubbing his back.
“That won’t be a problem” he replied and they both entered the car… I stood at the spot watching them leave with a teary eye, but I’ve got to hide because of Anita.
Now is the time to face the reality of life, I’ve got no partner anymore so I have to be more serious with my life… I thought as I entered the house staring at the space her belongings used to be. I was sitting wallowing in thought when I heard a voice that sounds like Ani’s. seriously? She hasn’t been away for five minutes and I’ve started having hallucination about her.
I can’t believe she’s away from me and I’m missing her right now. I’ve grown fond of her, we grew up together and have had each other’s back ever since we’ve known each other. I wonder how she’d feel for the very first time away from me. How would she cope with rich people?
Babe! I heard and looked up immediately. Anita?? I called and hugged her. Is that how much I’ve missed her? I thought inwardly. Why are you here? i asked
And what have you been thinking about? She replied. What do you mean by that, have you been standing here for a while? I asked again. “Of course I have” she replied and I sighed.
Well! I’ve just been thinking about how life would be without you… I replied sincerely
Why are you here? I asked again. Desmond wants to see you outside. she replied. “and why is that” I asked but she ignored me instead.
Hey! I was told you drove back because you wanted to see me… I said to him as soon as I got outside. “yeah! I totally forgot what I was told to give you” he said and brought out an envelope. This is yours, my boss told me to deliver it to you… he said and I collected it.
OMG! This is much… I said on seeing the money in the envelope. Please you two should send my regards to her. I said
We will, let’s get going already… He replied and they left leaving me sad once again.
I wasn’t expecting this, i gotta spend this money wisely… I said to myself.
Some days after, I decided to change my environment and also change my means of feeding. I started selling some veggies to people but my base is the main express road though not everyone buy from me which I don’t why because I tried my best to change my look.
I was returning back home one evening when I saw the only person that instill fear in me coming out directly from the store I sleep in.
I turned back immediately and started walking fast. I guess he recognised me immediately as I saw him following me.
I flung the basket I was carrying away and took to my heels immediately running to no where In particular.
I looked back and noticed that he’s no longer following me. I took that as an opportunity to rest as I thought about where to run to while panting heavily.
I stood up immediately as the idea of running to the guy I hid in his car the other day came to my mind.
Good evening, please open the gate for me, I need your help. Save me please… I begged the gatekeeper I once dealt with as soon as I got to the entrance.
Get lost and don’t ever show your face here again, you worthless maggot… He cussed at me
Of course he should since I once taught him a lesson. And him calling me a worthless piece of maggot is something I wouldn’t have hesitated in making him regret ever saying that to me, but that isn’t the case right now as I need his help.
I pleaded severally but he paid deaf ears to me. I didn’t give up though, instead I waited at the entrance hoping the real boss would be outside.
I waited until it was around 9:00pm when he returned. My heart leaped when I saw his car drive to the front of the gate. I ran to the car immediately and he came out of the car on sighting me.
What on earth are you doing here and what do you want from me again? He asked
I fell on my knees immediately and begged him to allow me spend the night in his house. I’ll explain to you tomorrow, please just let me stay for tonight… I begged buh he walked out on me instead and ordered his driver to drive the car into the compound while the gatekeeper lock the gate.
Why is life so unfair to me? I said and cried aloud.
After crying my heart out, I decided to face my fear. So is good up and left the vicinity. It was already dark at that time only the street lights shone brightness a little bit.
I walked till I got to the express road and started hunting for cab. I was still waiting when someone let out a hysterical laughter behind me making me flinch in fear.
Look who I’ve been searching for… He said and I felt weak instantly.
I’ve never been afraid of anyone in my entire life but I’m afraid of this very one… I thought and said some prayers inwardly.
TBC…
Apart from me, who else is feeling sympathy for Matilda??
Will she be fine?
Will she be able to save herself?
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