Aminu
Previously...
"Mommy mommy mommy"
"Hey baby boy" I said laughing.
"Hi mommy. I missed you" his little voice chirped up. He had been at Lakisha's house for the weekend till we got back. Aminu placed maximum security there to avoid people like Jasmine coming around there. I had requested that because I knew how crazy she could be.
"So Daddy doesn't deserve a hug huh?" Aminu said and I looked at him and laughed. He was pouting like a little kid.
"No daddy deserves a hug" Nasir said and left me, going to hug his daddy. I didn't realize how much I missed the little bundle of joy until now. It was easy to forget who birthed the kid and it felt like I was the one who gave birth to him. The connection I felt to the kid was immense
"How was aunty kiki's house. Did you have fun?"
Aminu. Previously... I entered my solicitor's office feeling eager to get down to business. The middle aged man stood up dressed in his normal lawyer's regalia of white and black with a suit to top it off and greeted me. "You're welcome sir. Please have a seat" he said and I walked straight to have a seat. "So, I take it you also received the lawsuit?" I said. "Yes sir and I was about to call you when you eventually called. This case is not going to be too hard if we take the right steps." He said and brought out a notepad where he had written his ideas down. I liked him because he thought ahead. "Okay so what is your suggestion?" I said and waited for him to speak. He rubbed his chin "First I'd like to ask how you came to be in possession of this child." "You see that's where the problem is. She gave
Aminu. Previously... "What's wrong? Who called you?" Louis asked worriedly. "Zara" I dragged. "Yooo.. she's seen it too?" He exclaimed. "Yes and let me tell you, she isn't happy. They were calling her all sorts of evil things man." I lamented. I was getting frustrated with all this. "I know. It's f*cked up. It breaks my heart that she's going through this. She's my cousin you know." Louis as and I nodded. "Yeah. I'm trying to have a stable and blissful life with her but Jasmine won't let me drink water and drop cup in peace guy." I said. I leaned forward and rubbed my head. I was exhausted. "Well Jasmine has got another thing coming for her if she thinks she can mess with us. One thing about the Okafors is that we fight each other, not outside people." Louis said and I looked at him, he had a vengeance
Zara Previously... I got to Louis' house and the first person I saw in the courtyard thankfully was David, Zara's Driver. He still had bruises from when he was beaten and tied up by Zara'a kidnappers. "David how are you?" I said when I approached him. Immediately he caught sight of me, he stood up and greeted me hastily "Good evening sir. It's nice to see you." He said. "Yeah I'm looking for Zara. I'm led to presume you brought her home from my house." I said. I had to have him in a tight corner so that he wouldn't be able to lie to me. "Y.. No sir. I.. I didn't" he stuttered. I glared at him and he looked down, refusing to meet my eye. "David. I know you don't want to lose your job. Remember who your actual boss is. Don't try to lie to me" I threatened. My company owned the agency that supplied security, bouncers, escorts,
Zara Previously.... "We need to talk, in my room" I said and turned around walking in the direction of my room. From all indication and the footsteps, he was coming as well. I opened the door and held it open for him to come in before I shut the door back. "Wow, you really did leave" he said as if realization just dawned on him probably from seeing my clothes scattered on the bed. "I had to leave. Everything was just so overwhelming that I needed a break okay?" I explained. I folded my hands and rested my back on the wall directly opposite of where he stood. "I'm sorry. I know how much emotional stress you've been through because of me. I understand..." "No you don't because if you did you wouldn't come and fight my cousin." I snapped. I was pissed at him and even Louis but more at him because he threw the first punch.
Aminu. Previously... "That's the thing with this relationship. It's really draining. The hurdles we always have to face at any given point in time. We can't catch a break Lou, we just can't. And the annoying part of it is that Jasmine is probably somewhere cooling off with another man after causing so much havoc in our lives. Shouldn't we just go our separate ways and save ourselves all this stress?" I said. I was just thinking out loud and Louis shook his head frantically. "No, no no no. First off, I've seen you two when you guys are apart. Y'all are miserable without each other and I'm not even lying so that's not even an option, secondly, if you guys break up now, that's what Jasmine wants. She wants you guys to separate. So she wins. Do you want that to happen?" Louis asked. I leaned forward and rested my chin on my arms which were folded on my knee. "I just want my peace of mind Lou." I
Aminu. "God you're the slowest person I have ever seen in my d*mn life. Yes Jasmine or should I say Promise. I know that he's not my son but the law does not know that. Nasir is legally my child. Registered in the government as son of Aminu Garba. So you, your charge and bail lawyer and who ever it was that adviced you to do this nonsense are fools. You won't win this case because you simply cannot." I said. I saw how the blood drained from her face completely and she started sweating and hyper ventilating. How could she be so stupid. When I saw that she couldn't talk and was silent for a while, I made another statement "my lawyers would be releasing their counter suit soon so if you know what's best for you and your mother, you had better withdraw your suit because if you are caught in that counter suit, even your life's savings won't be able to settle the suit. That's if you even have any saving since you were so busy paying The Shade
Aminu. Previously... "Both you and Jasmine will rot in prison, I will make sure of that" I said, gritting my teeth. Anger rose in me and I had to fight of the urge to get my hands around his throat and kill him there and then. But then I had to allow the law take its course and Zara.. she wouldn't be happy with my line of action. "I've accepted my fate brother. I wish I did things better. I probably would get a life sentence or worse, be executed which I'll prefer because a life sentence is a fate worse than death. I have never asked you for anything before but I will do it now because this is a mutual need. Make sure Jasmine goes to jail or dies. That is my only wish." He said this time looking me in the eye. "That's easy. And for what it's worse. If you hadn't betrayed me and had told me about the fact that we were brothers from the onset, I would have accepted you with all the joy in the w
Zara. Previously... "Yeah I get it. It's very nice of her though" I said and sighed, rubbing my eyes. "I really miss Zara. And Nas has been crying, he wants to see her. I'm always scared of going home to him because he'll start hounding me with questions and crying again." I said rubbing my face in frustration thinking about how sad Nasir was that Zara wasn't there. "Did he do that when he was brought to your house in the first place. Like did he cry about Jasmine?" Louis with his nosiness asked. "Not at all. It was like he didn't know the difference. Nasir for her was always a tool to use to get what she wanted so I believe they didn't have much of a relationship with each other." I said and sipped my usual glass of whiskey. "Don't worry, she'll come around" he said and his eye twitched. That was something I learnt over the years to look out for if Louis
Aminu. Previously... "Ma'am this is from Mr Garba" he said and gave me a card. "What's that?" Tanna asked. I opened it and smiled "aww it's a note" "Aww. Read it out" she said. So curious for gossip. I giggled. "To my Angel Wife, I remember the day we met. It was then that I knew that I wouldn't let you slip through my fingers. At first sight I knew that you were the one for me. I didn't care about anything else other than being with you from that moment. I just knew I wanted to see you happy. The love I feel for you is strong and eternal. My Queen, you are the light in my life, the air in my lungs. You give me purpose in every way and I am so happy you agreed to be with me forever. Your aura has consumed me and I want to bask in the light that you give for the rest of eternity. Today, we seal the deal and I just wanted to s
Zara Previously... "Sorry ma'am I didn't wasn't to keep you waiting so I had to let you in before they were done." Atafo apologised. "There's no need to apologise. I don't mind" I shrugged. Tanna who had been silent all along tapped me pointing at an armless gown she seemed to like. "That's a really cool design." Tanna said. "Feel free to move around and choose. I'll be waiting for what you decide. You can also have this notepad to write down your thoughts." He said and gave us a notepad. We began our search. The gowns on display were all breathtakingly gorgeous. I was so shook at what Atafo could actually do with those hands of his. I Was already imagining what my wedding dress would look like. "So do you have anything in mind?" Tanna asked me. "Yeah I have an idea of what I want. I want an armless dr
Zara Previously... "Do you miss Greece? We could go back soon if you want." He said taking my hand across the table. "Yeah but we will plan it this time Mimi. No surprises." I warned and he sat up, putting his hand on his chest. "Promise ma'am" he said. "Good. So what are we eating, I'm hungry." I said and took the menu. The dinner date was really fun. We had laughs and talked about everything. Also gossiped about a few of our friends. We basically dissected everything while violating table manners. But we didn't care. Once we were done with our three course meal of exquisite delicacies, as of on cue, music started to play. One of my favorite songs at the moment. Odo by Johnny Drille. "Can I have this dance ma cherie" Aminu held his hand out smiling while I laughed at something he had said earlier.
Zara. Previously... When the police man had chained him to the table and left, Patrick started laughing. "What's funny" I said frowning. "You know, I never ever thought that I would ever see you again in my life" Patrick said, still chuckling. "Well, one last time wouldn't hurt. I used to consider you my friend." I said and folded my arms. "I used to be in love with you you know. Or should I say, infatuated." Patrick said and chuckled. It seemed as though he was finding himself amusing. "I know that" I said. I surprising was not feeling any emotions right now towards him. Everything was well and okay. He didn't disgust me the way Jasmine seemed to. "Yeah and you know I didn't intend to shoot you. I'm really sorry." He said. "I just hope you don't hate me" "I don't Patrick. Have y
Zara Previously... The judge was rested back in his chair, but his face held shock and fear. Probably fear for knowing someone like Jasmine. Aminu who was sat beside me had become furious again and I stroked his arm to calm him which he was responding to well. The silence in the room was deafening for a few seconds before the judge finally spoke again. "Wow, officers, I don't know what you people are waiting for. Cuff her immediately." He said with venom in his voice. The policemen who were stationed in the courtroom went forward and cuf
Zara Previously... Your honor, my client is not guilty of the allegations on him. First of all, this child is legally his son which means he had all the right to have the boy in his custody however, the way it is being narrated is not how it happened. My client went to the Plaintiff's apartment which in his magnanimity he had given her, only to realize that she had run away from the house along with all her belongings leaving just the boy, the nanny and a letter confessing all her crimes against Mr Garba here. My client having a good heart, took the boy into his home even after finding out that the boy is not his. So your honor, this whole case is a lie and shouldn't even have been a case in the first place." My lawyer said and sat down. "Objection my Lord! There is no evidence to back his claim" Jasmine's attorney said.
Aminu. Previously... Almost a week had passed and it was finally the day that we would stand trial with the arbitrator. Aminu had pushed for it because he didn't want the stupid case to taint his brand which was the wise thing to do. The arbitrator would essentially keep everything on a low and not attract press to it. Or so I thought. I hadn't spoken to Aminu even after Tanna's intervention. Now I was ready and I was going to surprise him at the arbitrator's office. There was no way I would leave him to do this alone. I didn't tell Louis because his big mouth would tell Aminu in a heart beat. On getting to the venue for the trial, contrary to my belief, there was a swarm of press people with microphones and cameras at the doors to the building. What the hell? Who told them where it would be. I decided to hide and slip in undetected. I met a secur
Zara. Previously... "Yeah I get it. It's very nice of her though" I said and sighed, rubbing my eyes. "I really miss Zara. And Nas has been crying, he wants to see her. I'm always scared of going home to him because he'll start hounding me with questions and crying again." I said rubbing my face in frustration thinking about how sad Nasir was that Zara wasn't there. "Did he do that when he was brought to your house in the first place. Like did he cry about Jasmine?" Louis with his nosiness asked. "Not at all. It was like he didn't know the difference. Nasir for her was always a tool to use to get what she wanted so I believe they didn't have much of a relationship with each other." I said and sipped my usual glass of whiskey. "Don't worry, she'll come around" he said and his eye twitched. That was something I learnt over the years to look out for if Louis
Aminu. Previously... "Both you and Jasmine will rot in prison, I will make sure of that" I said, gritting my teeth. Anger rose in me and I had to fight of the urge to get my hands around his throat and kill him there and then. But then I had to allow the law take its course and Zara.. she wouldn't be happy with my line of action. "I've accepted my fate brother. I wish I did things better. I probably would get a life sentence or worse, be executed which I'll prefer because a life sentence is a fate worse than death. I have never asked you for anything before but I will do it now because this is a mutual need. Make sure Jasmine goes to jail or dies. That is my only wish." He said this time looking me in the eye. "That's easy. And for what it's worse. If you hadn't betrayed me and had told me about the fact that we were brothers from the onset, I would have accepted you with all the joy in the w