Episode 16
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Nike moved in with Vanessa that weekend she couldn’t wait any longer to be with her imaginary lover. It was obvious Francis loved her she thought considering the way he addresses her like sunshine, beauty, dear and lots more, she had never heard him address Van that way.
She wouldn’t even allow him to fall in love with a lunatic- wait what was wrong with Nike, why would she refer to her best friend as a lunatic that would make her believe what the other tenant said to be through and of would make matters worse. But then I was the nicest to this young man why would he think of falling for someone that rejected him.
Jude ended the relationship few weeks ago because he thought she was lame and believed she was his badluck so he needed space to fix himself but then she got a mouth watering job weeks later- he was probably her bad luck.
Nike continued ruminating until footsteps approaching the living room brought her back to the present.
She looked up from the magazine you would think she was so engrossed in as her face was completely buried into it, no one would imagine she was deep in thought. She saw Van entering with her phone on her left ear, she was smiling, but wait who could be Calling her to the extent that she would laugh heartily? Nike thought.
Nike was happy someone could make her friend laugh after such a very long time but her happiness was however short lived when she got to know who she.was conversing with- Francis!
A part of her wanted to snatch the phone from her ears but she kept her cool.
‘Emmm… I will be ready by 7pm’, she heard Van say
‘Alright! Till then!’ She heard her say again.
Van finally ended the call and turned to face Niks
‘You won’t believe it Niks, Francis asked me to go out with him to night- he said since he would be staying for quite sometime, he got a a six month contract job to work with a hospital. So he said the pay is handsome and he was wondering who he could celebrate with’, Van explained smiling, “so I said yes’.
‘Hmm..that’s cool at least that would lighten your mood. Niks said dismissively.
Van was so blind to notice anything.
Van dressed up super happily. This was practically her first date since she doesn’t have a cool spot for men. Funny enough God is lifting up heavy burdens from her life. But wait- could she be in love with him??
Francis on the other hand was so happy. He knew he really love Vanessa but come to think of it Niks is obsessed with him. Did he in anyway led her on? Nigerian ladies are kind of desperate, American women would not count this- God what a mess? He had to talk to her but he should concentrate on his date tonight as he hasn’t been in any relationship for the past one year.
He ended the relationship with his girlfriend when she cheated on him with his best friend. He found Jesus later!
He needed to help Van fully, they must bring down her antagonist. Yes! An idea- is Niks not a lawyer and already working in a chamber?? Van has lot of evidences already, they can out up their arrest.
He was happy Sharon forgave Mr Adebiyi but then Chief Williams must pay for his atrocities then we can get to talk to Francis my namesake what turned him into a beast.
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Episode 17
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Writer’s POV
Van showered and opened her wardrobe to find something to wear. She hasn’t visited the store in ages and she wondered if she would find anything suitable to wear.
Hallelujah she found a black gown with sweetheart neckline, the dress reached her knee, then she slid on her yellow wedge with a matching purse. She styled her hair which she did at a salon Niks took her the previous day she also wore a light make-up. Van had forgotten herself that she was a beauty!
Francis wore blue jeans and deep blue shirt with black stripes. Blue was his best color. She jogged down the stair case only to meet her little sister- he knew he wouldnt escape her teasing tonight.
He took a deep breathe as Sharon came over to him and he negotiated the last three steps.
‘My handsome brother! My kinky brother! Ladies’ dream!’ So where are we heading tonight o?’ Sharon asked teasing.
‘Thanks for the praises but who are the ‘we’ heading somewhere? Don’t even think I am taking you out!’ Francis said amused.
‘Eh, what is it nah? Who is even talking about going out with you? I mean where are you going with aunty Van?
‘How did you know its Van miss or did You eavesdrop?
‘Bro come off it! Even if I do not eavesdrop, enh I already know who you’re going out with’, Sharon said smirking.
Francis’s mouth dropped but he quickly closed it.
‘Take care of her for me bro, you know she will gist me of how everything goes- we are five and six now. Sharon said as she sat down back crossing her legs.
‘Alright madam! Was only what Francis could say before leaving the house in his jeep.
Van was already done with her dressing when Francis came into the house to pick her up. She wondered why Niks had gone to bed earlier than usual- it was probably stress.
She got into Francis’s car- the car she almost ran into about two weeks ago.
She loved the way he drove carefully, he was cool and collected and he looked handsome too. To top it all up, butterflies fluttered in her stomach when Francis complimented her beauty and dressing, she could feel her face heat up.
After about ten minutes drive, Francis finally brought the car to a halt in front of a large restaurant.
‘They just opened today but they have a special treat tonight’ Francis told Van as they alighted from the car. Francis entwined their hands and led the way into the dimly lit room.
He made them sit at a table for two just beside the window.
They both conversed freely and a current flowed through them.
They both studied each other as they ate.
After the meal, Francis decided to talk about his idea. He only hoped it wouldn’t change her mood and it didnt- God was really doing a perfect job.
They finally agreed to use the evidences against her step dad and step brother. They had the mindset they won’t go scot free this time around. Nike would come in then.
They finally left at 9pm before they lock the estate gate.
He gave Van a kiss on her forehead which made her speechless. Niks was watching from the window.
Francis was happy as he strode into his house only to meet his sister and mum. Oh Lord!!
‘My son! How was your outing?’ His mum asked smiling
This girl told her! WTH!
‘Fine mum, thank you.’
When will you bring her home Francis?’
‘Who am I bringing home mum?’ Francis half screamed
‘The young lady of course’
‘Mum! She is not even my girlfriend:
‘What is holding you down son, you had better not loose her’
‘You don’t even know her! Francis said confidently.
‘Says who?’ His mum replied while Sharon burst into laughter.
‘Son! Francis is a good girl, she loved her mother and would do anything for her. She once saved my life when I had an asthmatic attack. Her mum was my friend!
Francis grew wild, mum you knew her!!!! You will tell me more.
More truth is gonna open.
