"Mark? Talk to me" Mandy said. Mandy kept urging Mark to talk to her but he kept mute and was still crying. She didn't know how to pacify him to make him open up to her. Mandy led him to sit on the couch, waiting for him to gather himself. Maybe he needed time and Mandy was ready to give him the time he needs, to put himself together. Mark stopped crying, wiped his face and was now looking at Mandy.“Are you ready to talk now? “Yes Mandy, | am ready to tell you everything" Mark replied."So why were you crying, Mark? you can tell me anything" Mark almost hesitated but Mandy nodded in his direction to urge him on. "Promise me you will keep it to yourself" Mark Said, with an expression that got Mandy worried. Mandy didn't know if she could make such a promise, as she won't hesitate to tell their mother or raise and alarm, if Mark's life or anyone's life was in danger. "You can tell me Mark, and be rest assured | will keep it to myself if it's something that won't get you in tr
"What! Mandy yelled, and tried to cover her mouth immediately. Bosey kept writing on the paper he held. "YES, SOMEONE BUGGED THE MANSION" Mandy's eyes widened with shock. Mandy and Bosey quietly walked into the room to avoid being heard by the listening device. When they got to the room, Bosey checked for more listening devices but couldn't find any, which made Mandy relieved. At least they had somewhere that'll be safe for them to talk, she thought."No bugs here, right? We are free to talk here? Mandy asked.."Yes, Mandy we are free to talk here" Mandy paced back and forth. She turned to Bosey. "How could someone have bugged my house? When, and how did this even happen?!!" Mandy queried."| fear those intruders may have done this" Bossy replied, still trying to keep his voice low."The intruders? But they were caught by you, before they escaped and ran away" "Yes , | know | caught them, but | have no idea how long they were in here for, before | caught them" "This is so craz
"Norman? Are you sure about that, mother? Bosey asked, unsure of what his mother was saying. "Yes | am very sure of it, son. Although | could not see them properly, but as they were leaving | saw his back, then he turned to face your father and that was when | saw his face completely" she insisted.Bosey could not wrap his head around this. He looked at Norman, then he turned to his mother."Are you sure you are not mistaken, mother?" "lam not, Bosey. | am absolutely sure! It's him! "Bosey was surprised his mother pointed at Norman, because he and Norman were friends in college until he started working for Frank, which made them drift apart from each other. Bosey could remember how disciplined Norman was. But one thing Bosey wasn't sure of at the moment was if Norman was still the Norman he used to know. Bosey made it a point of duty to dig into Norman when he had the chance. But first, he could see Mandy walking towards them, he would tell her about Norman later, he concluded with
Mandy was so scared to see Norman laying on the floor unconscious. It brought back memories of how her father died. She kept looking at them as if she was in trance."Call the ambulance! Bosey said to Mandy, but she didn't respond. Bosey turned, and noticed Mandy was not trying to make a call, she just stood there staring at Norman. She was in shock, and Bosey understood that. He had to yell at her. "Mandy! Mandy!! Call the ambulance now! " he yelled, while he knelt beside Norman. Mandy jumped at hearing Bosey's voice, yelling at her. She immediately put her hand in her back pocket and brought out her phone to called the paramedics. "911, how may | help you" a female voice said over the phone line. "Someone is laying here unconscious, please we need your help right now. Send someone immediately!!! " Mandy yelled into the phone."Okay, please remain calm and talk to me. What is your name?" "My name is Mandy" “Alright Mandy, where is your location?" "It's 14, Boulevard street
"Code blue! code blue! The voice kept repeating, which indicated Norman was in danger zone. Mandy and Bosey rushed to enter the room, but was stopped by some nurses. "What is wrong with him? Bosey asked. One of the nurses answered. "He had a cardiac arrest and the doctors are trying their best to keep him stable, so please wait here and we will be with you shortly" Mandy and Bosey stood in front of the room, waiting for the doctors to come out. The doctors and nurses came out of the room, taking off their mask, then the attending doctor beckoned on Bosey and Mandy to come closer. "What happened to him doctor? Mandy asked. "l am sorry to say this ma'am, he had a cardiac arrest and he is in a coma” Mandy's eyes widened with shock and fear. “Oh my goodness! Coma? Oh no, poor Norman" she said.Bosey came closer, and touched Mandy by her shoulders and also caressing her, as if to console her. "But doctor, when is he likely to wake up? Bosey asked. “We don't know these thing
"Jenny Lynn? Why was Norman screaming Jenny Lynn, when his boss was Frank, Bosey thought" This was becoming more complicating than they thought, but they had to find out who was behind it. Bosey and Mandy's guess has been that Frank was behind everything happening at the farm, but Norman mentioning Jenny Lynn, makes it harder to conclude it has only been Frank all along. He ended the call with Mandy, got into the shower, took his bath and dressed up. He headed to the mansion to speak with Mandy about, what Norman's father had said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Bosey got to the mansion, he knocked once but no one answered the door, he knocked for the second time, the door opened and it was Mandy's mother. Bosey took a silent deep breath and let it out. He walked on eggshells around her. "Good day ma'am" Bosey greeted, and like always, she ignored him."What is good about the day, Bosey?"Bosey didn't know how to respond to that. He only stated the purpose of his visit."l am here to see
Bosey couldn't believe what Norman's father just told him. Why was Jenny Lynn trying to kill Norman and why was Norman working for her. Bosey kept staring at Mandy, he didn't know how to tell her that Jenny Lynn, who is her mother using an alias, was now the hidden boss of Norman. They promised each other, that there will be no more lies between them, so he must tell her when she wakes. Bosey dreaded situations like this. Mandy was going to be so sad when she hears this. Bosey couldn't sleep while thinking of so many reasons why Mandy's mother would have Norman working for her and now trying to kill him. "Does Norman have something against her?" he thought.Bosey was still thinking of possible reasons, when he noticed Mandy stirring in her sleep."| am exhausted" Mandy muttered, half asleep. "You should sleep some more, 'D' " Bosey whispered, but Mandy was already opening her eyes. "| don't think | can sleep in now, | have to be at the office soon" she said, sitting up. "Really
Norman kept staring at Mandy without saying a word, he held onto his knees close to his face with his hands wrapped up on them. He was shaking his head while murmuring some words which was hard to hear. Mandy looked up at Norman's father. "Why is he this way? Sha asked, quietly. "The doctor said he was going through mental stress, and that could make him withdrawn, but he hasn't been this way until you both arrived. Give him some time, he may come around" his father replied.Bosey felt Norman was reminded of Mandy's mother just by seeing her, so he decided to try to talk to Norman himself. "Let me talk to him, Mandy" Bosey said while touching Mandy's shoulder. Mandy nodded and stepped back to allow Bosey move closer to Norman. "Do you recognise me Norman?" Bosey asked..Norman raised his head slowly.He smiled when Bosey spoke. "Ofcourse | recognise you, Bosey. Why won't | recognise you" he replied. "That is good, Norman. Norman can you please tell me who Jenny Lynn is? | w
Epilogue (Before Frank's death)Norman and Jenny "Jen? | don't think | have the heart to face your father ever again. | think he may kill me one day for ratting him out to the cops. | know he may be in Jail now, but he still has people working for him outside" Norman said to Jenny, with fear in his voice. Norman and Jenny's love story began, after Jenny gave birth to their beautiful baby girl, Neria."Calm down sweetheart, | know my father and | don't think he will hurt you, now that he knows how much | love you and that you are the father of his granchild" "Jen? | think you don't know your father so well. | think you don't know him as much as | do" “What makes you say that? "Your father and Mandy's mother almost killed me. You think | want to ever believe that he could be a changed man because of Neria? Your father cares for no one Jen, he cares only about himself" "My father cares for me sweetheart, he only finds it hard to express his feelings, most times" Jenny said, sm
Mandy rushed to her 'mothers', to see what other things the press are saying. She moved further to the Television stand, to find it turned off. "Mothers?........What's going on?" Mandy asked. They both burst out laughing. "Nothing, my dear. We were only teasing you! We have to make you as comfortable as possible" Aunt Clara said. Mandy smiled and shook her head. "You saw the press conference right? you saw me zone out, and now you are trying to make me forget it.. You two don't need to worry about me, I promise to get help" Mandy said to them. They were happy to hear that. They both stood up and hugged Mandy together. Mandy closed her eyes, taking in their motherly warmth. This was heavenly...........~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jenny and Norman had left the hospital to their home. Jenny took care of Norman like a child, and he gets embarrassed everytime. "Jen? love, you have to stop treating me like a child. I got my memories back, remember?" he said, but Jenny ignored him. Jenny was
Mandy didn't answer Bosey's questions and then he realised she was in shock from the last reporter's questions. Bosey quickly pulled Mandy back from the podium and spoke briefly Into themicrophone. "This press conference is over, goodbye everyone" The reporters were all murmuring as the press conference was cut short, but Bosey didn't care. Mandy was his priority at the moment and no one else. He took Mandy to the office they both shared temporarily. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Bosey opened the door for Mandy and she stepped into their office. He had to quickly close the door as some reporters were already trying to take pictures of them as they walked to their office. Bosey quickly put Mandy to seat on a couch and brought water to her. "Here baby, have some water” he said, offering her a cup, but she didn't take it. Mandy was still looking zoned out, and Bosey didn't know what to do so he tried something funny. He took the water he brought for Mandy, which was very cold and touc
"Hello Jenny? | know you must be at the hospitalnow. You see | didn't do so much damage right? | only paid him back for what he did to me. You should be thanking me right now” Frank said, laughing.Jenny didn't know where to start. She wiped her tears and spoke quietly to Frank. "You didn't do much damage? Frank can you just hear yourself. You made my husband loose his memory and you say you didn't do much damage? what kind of a person are you for crying out loud! what kind of a father hits his daughter's husband until he passes out and has amnesia?" "Relax Jenny, | didn't cause him to have amnesia" Frank replied, still laughing. "Frank? | am only going to say this once. As from today, | am cutting all ties with you. | don't want to have a father like you. | don't care if you are my birth father, | don't ever want to have to be associated with an evil father like you, so stay away from me. Stay away from my family!" Jenny yelled, throwing her phone to the floor and shattering it
"Hello? am I speaking with Mrs Jenny?" a voice asked.Jenny held the phone tightly to her ear. "Yes you are" She responded, with her heart beating so fast. "I am calling you from The Alpha hospital. We have a man who was brought in here, by some unidentified men, he is stable, now. But you need to come to the hospital immediately . We where able to identify him by his ID. Do you know one Mr Norman?" Jenny almost fell out of shock, but Mandy caught her. "Yes, I know him. He is my husband. Is he okay? never mind, | am on my way" Jenny said, ending the call.."Who was it Jenny? Mandy asked Jenny walked to the door and turned to Mandy "It's a hospital, they called me to come. Norman is at the hospital Mandy! Oh my God, what did Frank do to him? Do you think....,.... "No! Jenny don't jinx it! , Norman won't die, he is stronger than that. If they couldn't kill him the day Bosey and | found him at his house, | don't think they can kill him now. Let us go to the hospital, | will drive,
Frank was released from Jail, and the first person he had to deal with, was his rebellious daughter's husband, And his former assistant who turned against him, Norman. Jenny called Mandy in a panic mode. "Mandy? Oh God, what do I do? I think my so called father has kidnapped Norman. Please help me"Jenny said. ........Mandy stood up from her chair..She expected Frank to do something, but she didn't imagine it will be Norman. "Calm down Jenny, where are you at now?.Mandy asked. "l am on the road, sitting in my car. Before they drove off with Norman, | wanted to follow them, but | was knocked out and brought back into my car. | need to do something Mandy. | can't let him hurt Norman, | can't let him do that” "Send me your location Jenny, | will be there as fast as I can" "Alright Mandy, I'll be waiting" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jenny sent Mandy her current location and she was there in less than an hour. Mandy parked her car behind Jenny's car and stepped out. She walked to the car t
"Of course my love, | am still going to marry you, but not now. Just wait for me, give me some time and I will fulfill our promise to each other"Bosey had been promoted to head of operations in the farm. He was still deligent and hardworking as before, despite being with Mandy. Mandy fell sick, and couldn't get out of the bed one morning. Bosey had moved to the mansion to stay closer to Mandy. He checked her temperature and she was having a fever. Since Mandy's kidnap incident, he didn't let Mandy go anywhere alone. He called the doctor anytime she so much as has a slight headache. He picked his phone and called the doctor. The doctor was in the mansion in few hours. He took blood samples and promised to get back to them. Some hours later, the doctor called Bosey. "Hello doctor, have you been able to figure out what is wrong with her?" Bosey asked."Yes mr Bosey, miss Mandy is pregnant"Bosey acted like he didn't hear the doctor clearly. He had to double check. “Come again doctor,
The detectives and Bosey walked to the car, to see the anti-bomb squad had arrived. "Thank God" Bosey said.Frank had connected the bomb he tied to Mandy to a gas pipe. The anti-bomb squad was able to locate it and deactivate the bomb, but Frank was not aware of this. He felt the detectives were wasting his time. He had demanded for money and a safe passage out of the country before he could set Mandy free, but he he wasn't getting anything he requested. Frank was now fed up, waiting for the detectives to grant his request which was not forthcoming. They heard him yelling, so they all moved closer to the warehouse. "Hey!! Are you all going to watch while | blow this bitch to pieces?!! Where is my money and my free passage? | will count to five, and if | don't hear positive answers, | will tear her to pieces and we will all die here!!" he yelled. Mandy was beginning to feel exhausted from this ordeal. She looked at Frank, laughing. "You couldn't get the farm Frank, that's all t
Bosey had to tell Mandy's family. He had to tell aunt Clara and Mandy's mother what was going on. He didn't want them to hear it from some random people. He first ran to the quarters to call Mandy's mother. Although Mandy has not forgiven Jenny Lynn for all she did, she still took her as family and that will never change. Bosey knocked, but there was no response. He ran to the mansion hoping to see her there. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~He got to the mansion and knocked. Aunt Clara opened the door immediately, and saw Bosey panting. She knew something was wrong, she could sense it. “Bosey? Is everything okay, why are you panting like you have been running a marathon?" aunt Clara asked. Bosey took a deep breath. "Aunt Clara? Is Mandy's mother here?" he asked, Unconciously, forgetting that Mandy now had two mothers. "I am her mother also, Bosey. Hope you know that? She said, smiling. "Pardon me, Aunt Clara. But this is serious, | need to talk to both of you now" he said. "Oh, really? Where i