Chapter 17 Mike plans worked

The nurse Jane and Mike were waiting for came later that day. Jane gave her the money. 

The nurse went back to the maternity home after giving Mike the second injection. 

"Thank you, Mike said. Jane smiled and nodded her head.

"Honestly, Jane, I'm nothing without you. You are my world, my everything. Thank you for being there for me always," Mike said again. 

"I did it for us, Mike," Jane smirked. "If anything happens to you, I'm finished. My love for you is beyond explanation. I love you so much, Mike." 

"I love you too, honey," Mike said, clenching her left hand. "Please Jane, I need one more favor from you today, would you help me?" Mike asked. Jane nodded happily. 

"I have an assignment I wrote for one of my friends in hostel ten, would you help me deliver it to him. It will be submitted tomorrow morning, please," Mike pleaded. 

"Mike, I will deliver it before 6:am tomorrow. It's almost 8:30 and the second gate closes at 9."

"Please, Jane, he paid for it already and would demand his money if this assignment is not delivered tonight." 

"I want to stay with you tonight. It's been a long time since we cuddled last." 

"If you go now, you will be back before the gate closes." 

"What's the time?" She asked. Mike cast a glance at his wristwatch that was kept on a small cupboard beside his bed.

"It's 8:10," Mike lied. 

"I'll just have to hurry up," Jane said, coming down from the bed. 

"Where is the assignment?" 

Mike stood up and walked slowly to his study table. There were a lot of written assignments on his desk. He lifted one and ran his eyes down the white paper. He nodded and gave it to Jane. Jane took the papers and dashed off immediately. 

The time was already 8:45, but Mike lied to her. 

He wanted to see the nurse who was waiting for him in an eatery that was behind his lodge. He also wanted to go down to Bangkok lodge and be with the only girl his heartbeat for. 

Mike quickly dressed up when she had gone out of the lodge. He walked straight to the eatery. The nurse who was dressed in a blue uniform waved at him. Mike grinned and walked towards her. He pulled a chair and sat down. 

"Have you taken yours?" Mike asked when the nurse gave the money to him. 

"No," she responded. 

Mike opened the black polythene and counted out one thousand rand. The nurse took the money and grinned. 

"She would come after me if I failed to come tomorrow morning as we agreed," the nurse said. 

"Don't worry, she is my girlfriend, I know what to tell her. I'll tell her I will be coming to the clinic to see you." 

"Oh, good. I'll be on my way then," the nurse stood up and hung her handbag on her shoulder. Mike grinned and bade her farewell. 

He looked around before leaving the eatery. His face beamed with smiles. Finally, he was going to get Gabrielle out of the Sodom called Bangkok lodge. Her bodyguard would never come close to her again. Mike grinned again. 

He sat on his bed, counted the money, it was more than what he needed. He checked the time, it was 9:20; he burst into laughter. Jane had been sent to where she belonged - her hostel. Mike grinned again. 

He took his bath hurriedly, put on clean trousers and a sparkling white t-shirt. He could not wait to see the smile on Gabrielle's face when he tells her that he was going to take her out of the lodge. 

The Male occupants of the lodge were outside smoking their lives away when Mike came in. He shook hands with them and walked towards the entrance. Uka followed him. 

Mike knocked twice on Gabrielle's door, there was no response. He turned and saw Uka walking towards him with a grin. Mike wondered why she was smiling. He hated her with passion. Since the day she fought and went home unclad, Mike detested the sight of her. 

"Isn't it obvious she has gone to bed?" Uka smirked. Mike ignored her and continued tapping gently on the door. 

"She's with the only guy who truly loves her," Uka said. Mike brought his hand down and frowned his face.  

"She was with you yesterday and from the way she had been giggling this night, I think she loves him more than you. Guy, let this babe be with Manga; womanizer!" Uka screamed. 

"If you ever call me that again, I will hit the hell out of you," Mike said. 

"Oh, try it and receive some blessings tonight, womanizer!" A voice said from behind. Mike turned, it was Uzo, her twin sister. They looked so much alike. 

"We know he doesn't deserve her, but please leave them alone," Uzo said. 

Mike sighed and walked out of the lodge angrily. It seemed Brian had bought their mind. 

"More reason to move her out of this godforsaken lodge," Mike muttered as he walked out of the gate. The girls laughed and made fun of him. 

Gabrielle was asleep but Brian was awake, paying attention to what was going on outside. He was surprised. He never knew the girls liked him. 

Mike threw himself on his bed when he got home. He fixed his gaze on his ceiling ruminating all that happened in Bangkok lodge. He was very angry with Brian. Mike was so determined to cut him off his girl as soon as possible and completely. 

There was a house agent that lived across the street. He counted some money out of his money and headed out. He needed to see the agent for new accommodation. 

"I have more than six rooms available. One is in Anarchy lodge, but it is quite expensive. She is going to like it when she sees it," the house agent grinned. 

"How much is the room?" Mike asked. 

"The rate is 500 rand, that is 6000 per annum. The agency fee is 600 rand" 

"I'll give you the money tomorrow morning," Mike said. 

"Wow, so fast! Has your rent expired?" The agent asked. 

"No, my girlfriend is in Bangkok lodge, I want to get her out of that place tomorrow morning." 

"Oh, good; that's very thoughtful of you. Bangkok lodge is the worst place to live. Come with her tomorrow. She needs to see the room." 

"Okay," Mike said and stood up. 

He went back to his room, sleep eluded him. He kept glancing at the ceiling until he slept off.