…"Well listen madam, I wouldn't want to abuse your hospitality. You've already done a lot for me now, I have to get back on my way" said Zed "Please just wait a few minutes for my husband to be back. It won't be courteous of you to leave without saying goodbye to him. Besides, I asked my daughter to make you some lunch," the lady said. "Well ok can you hold on to it, I'll wait a moment" Zed yielded. A few minutes later, the man returned accompanied by his son and daughter. After an animated greeting, the man said: "It is an honor for me to have you in my home." "I don't know how to thank you Mr François." said Zed "It's not worth it. I present to you my son #Joshua" said François "I'm delighted he looks like you" said Zed "Yes and my second daughter #Miriam" said François “She has all the traits of her mom,” Zed joked. "Exactly" interjected the mother. A few minutes later, the eldest daughter came to announce that lunch was ready. The lady set the table and we came to pu
…….."You know I was so proud of you when I saw you on TV during the conference debate you really reminded me of your father" said the uncle "I miss him every day." said Zed "That's life my son, and I think wherever he is, he should be proud of you." said the uncle "I hope so." said Zed "So how's college going now?" asked the uncle. When Zed wanted to answer, his phone rang, it was Vania "I'm sorry uncle, I have to answer," Zed grumbled. "I'm fine" approved the uncle. Then Zed picked up. "Oh finally Zed what was it with your cell phone?" Moody Vania "Hi my princess, it's a long story." said Zed "It hasn't worked since yesterday" said Vania "Let's say I was in an area where there was no network and my phone lacked energy." "I miss you. It's already the holidays you come when you promised me huh" said Zed "Soon darling I'll tell you once I'm on town." said Zed (For some reason Zed concealed his coming to Vania) "Hum come quickly please if not it's me who will pick
……."Ok I'm going upstairs to say hello before I go out." said Vania "Okay and by the way Kalvin called me last night." said the sister "Ah good !" exclaimed Vania "He's a good guy why don't you want to give him a chance?" asked the sister "Because I love someone else, that's it." answered Vania "Um, are you still talking to me about him when will I see him?" asked the sister "Soon my dear." answered Vania "But I like Kalvin." said the sister "In that case go out with him" said Vania in a comical tone "Oh very funny" exclaimed the sister "Now I have to go, we'll talk about it in the evening." said Vania "Great see you tonight and good job big sister." said the sister "Thank you sis." replied Vania Then she hastily put on makeup before going upstairs to say hello to her mother. Then the vehicle was already waiting outside. As soon as she got out she climbed in and headed for the service… Zed kept glancing at the watch Anxious to meet his uncle at noon. To kil
…..After a moment of chatter over some trivialities, Frédéric cut off the call. Zed resumed eating. Suddenly a Lamborghini parked in front of the restaurant, a couple got out. They entered the restaurant under the admiring gaze of the occupants. Zed bent over his plates he was so hungry. When he finished eating he signaled to the waiter and paid the bill... Vania and Kalvin had gone to a fancy restaurant usually reserved for wealthy men. "Why did you go to all that trouble to invite me to a restaurant like this?" Asked Vania "Because fancy things happen in fancy places," Kalvin replied awkwardly. "I didn't expect anything special Kalvin" said Vania "So what do you want us to go out for?" asked Kalvin "Hmm no!" said Vania "You're really funny, aren't you!" said Kalvin "I'm like that." said Zed A man came to put a bottle of Moët et Chandon on the table while waiting to eat it. "Kalvin I don't touch alcohol often." said Vania "Just for today Vania is making an effor
….Frédéric went to the service like every morning at 7:30 am. And since he didn't have a car, he stood in line like everyone else at the bus stops. A bus arrived and everyone rushed in. He went to sit in the back. Then a young lady came to sit by his side, he had the impression of recognizing her... Tired of lying down, Zed left his bed for the living room. A few minutes later, his uncle's wife called out to him from his room: "Zed please come give me a hand." Zed stood up with his heart pounding. When he got to the door, he knocked. "Go ahead, it's open" came the voice of the lady on the other side of the door. He pushed her lightly. "Thank you for coming, I need you to help me hang this curtain under the window I'm very short to do it." said the lady "And the good one then?" asked Zed "She's not the one who takes care of my room. My husband usually hangs them up." said the lady "Ok where do you want me to hang the curtains?" asked Zed "Just above all the windows
…Then he left the house. Finding the restaurant was not difficult for him. Vania, Joëlle and Kalvin were already there. Zed parked the car outside and walked into the restaurant…it was the first time he was going to meet Kalvin. It was Vania who saw him enter. She jumped up from her chair to kiss him. They exchanged a warm hug that everyone in the restaurant stared at them excitedly. . "How happy I am to see my darling again" murmured Vania "I too am so happy." said Zed "Oh how I've missed you, come let me introduce you to my friends." said Vania Then she took him by the arm and dragged him towards the others. Zed greeted everyone. "This is Joëlle, a friend of mine" presented Vania "I'm delighted to meet you Joëlle" said Zed, extending his hand to Joëlle. "Me too, Vania told me a lot about you. - Ok and this man is Kalvin" resumed Vania. Zed took a sip of dried saliva and held out his hand to Kalvin. "Nice to meet you Kalvin, Vania told me a lot about you." said Z
…..Zed and Vania had already arrived home. Vania's father had not yet come. Samère already liked Zed because of the way he answered her questions. While they were talking, a car honked outside. It was Vania's father who was back... Zed was holding a fruit juice in hand when the father entered looking overwhelmed. "Good evening my darling welcome home!" Said the lady "Thank you darling I'm so tired" said the father, putting his briefcase on the couch. "Good evening sir" Zed grumbled. "Hello who are you?" Asked the father looking surprised. "Oh darling he came with Vania I think he's his friend" cut the lady 'Really and where is she Vania?' asked the father "She's coming she went to change." answered the lady "Well in the meantime I too have to change, you come darling!" Says the father. " All right." said the lady Then the lady followed the father into the bedroom… Zed was visibly disoriented by this father's intrusion. While he was mulling various ideas in his h
The next morning, Zed had just stepped out of the bathroom when his phone rang. He hurried to answer and saw that it was Vania calling."Hey Vania," Zed said."Hi Zed, I'm really sorry about what happened..." Vania said in a sad tone."It's not your fault, and like I told you, I don't hold it against you," Zed replied."But I still feel bad," Vania murmured."That's understandable," Zed conceded."I want to see you today, just you and me," Vania insisted."Will you be free from work?" Zed asked."Yes, I'll be free this afternoon," Vania replied."Alright, where should we meet? It won't be at your place, I hope?" Zed inquired."Do you remember my grandmother's place?" Vania suggested."Which grandmother?" Zed asked, confused."Let me refresh your memory. It's the house where I took a photo of you in pajamas when we were in middle school," Vania explained."Oh, yeah, I remember now. Does she still live there?" Zed asked."Yes, and I haven't visited her in a long time," Vania said."Alri
Kalvin wanted to retort, but he restrained himself. He was baffled by Vania's behavior. "You've been acting weird since we've been together," he said concernedly. "I don't know what's happening to me, please don't blame me," Vania pleaded with tears in her eyes. "Are you going crazy or what? What are you doing?" Kalvin thundered, frustrated by Vania's attitude. Vania was whimpering, as if she was the one who had been slapped. Kalvin decided to let it go, realizing he had to seek understanding rather than get angry. On election day, the whole country was immersed in palpable excitement and filled with anticipation. Among the many candidates vying for the legislative elections, there was a particular presence: the father of Kalvin, a respected and committed man, as well as the father of Vania, a charismatic and influential figure. The eyes of the nation were riveted on their respective political courses, as the fateful hour approached. The citizens, captivated by the democrat
…..Zed didn't flinch because he had already seen the “file”. When Frédéric finished reading the letter, he asked to see the photos. There were 5 photos all taken close-up. The first showed 4 men in jackets in front of parliament. On the back of the photo it was mentioned: "Minister of finance on the right and his cabinet colleagues" Zed was surprised to recognize a man among the 4. Yes, his silhouette imposed itself in his memory as if he had known for a long time . He thought until he figured out who it was. "Old man, I think I recognize this man," he informed Frederic. The latter frowned. "Are you sure? Who it is?" he asked curiously. "Yes very sure. He is Kalvin's father I still remember him the day of the political show with Vania." answered Zed "You mean you've even talked to him before?" Frederic asked curiously. "Yes, by chance, he was the guest that day." said Zed "Interesting. I wonder how this Yamine could come up with that!" Frederic said "She has connect
…..Vania wanted to dissuade them but her parents were categorical. As soon as they decided, everyone set off for the hospital….. That evening, Zed had made the decision to open the sentencing case. He put it on the table and eyed it quizzically. “What could it possibly contain? was a question that only opening the case should answer. Between the curiosity to know what the famous file contained and the fear of knowing the truth, he was anxious. He pulled out the drawer, put the folder back and took a walk outside……. The hospital was staffed with nurses and patients. Vania and her parents were in the doctor's office. Vania had taken the trouble to tell the doctor what was happening to her. "How long have you noticed these symptoms?" Asked the doctor. "I don't remember exactly sir," replied Vania. "Okay I just need to do some tests for you to make a diagnosis." said the doctor "Doctor do the needful," said the father. 'Don't worry sir, I'll take care of her,' replied the
….Vania slept soundly. She had a dream in which she saw herself running holding a little girl of barely 5 years old in her hand. A monstrous man was in pursuit. She cried out for help but no one came. The monstrous man was about to pounce on her when she let out a scream as she woke up. She was dripping with perspiration. She got out of bed, heart pounding, poured herself a glass of water. When she put the glass down, someone knocked on the door. She went to open. It was his mother and she was dressed in red pajamas…. Suddenly Vania felt nauseous again. She ran quickly into the bathroom. "But my daughter, what's wrong? I heard you scream," her mother asked. "It's alright mum it was just a nightmare." answered Vania "And why are you vomiting?" replied her mother "Something I can't stomach but it's ok. Please mum you can go to bed we'll talk about it in the morning." answered Vania "Okay, go see the doctor tomorrow, it's safer." said her mother "It'll be okay mom. I
…The next day, Zed had told Frédéric about his conversation with Yamine. "But what does she have to tell you that's so important?" Asked Frederic "I do not know yet." answered Zed "Hmm maybe she wants to flirt with you, eh, I would like a girl who flirts with me, it will make my job easier, I'm tired of chasing after them", commented Frédéric. "You're definitely not going to change my dear, I don't think what she has to say to me is sentimental given the tone in which she spoke to me on the phone." said Zed While they were talking, Zed's phone rang, it was Yamine. "Oh it's her!" Zed sighed. "Hi Yamine." he said after picking up "Hi Zed, how are you?" replied Yamine "Yes and you ?" replied Zed "Not bad. I just want to confirm the appointment today." said Yamine "Okay I told you I'll be there. Can I come with a friend?" asked Zed "Who's that Frederic?" replied Yamine "Hmm yes." answered Zed "No! It's confidential what I have to tell you." objected Yamine "All
…..Zed thought about his situation. He was rewinding his journey from the time he had packed his bags to go on vacation…. He didn't dare lug his thoughts about the masquerade with his uncle's wife. “Why is all this happening to me? He wondered “lost in thought, his phone rang, it was an unknown number, he hesitated for a fraction of a second before picking up with a heavy heart. "Hello !" He said in a disconcerted tone. "Hi Zed, sorry if I'm disturbing you but it's imperative that I talk to you." Said the voice of a woman from the other end of the line. Zed was rummaging through his memory of who the voice could be??? It didn't take long for him to guess... "#Yamine?" he confessed. "Yes Zed." replied the voice Yamine is an editor of a political magazine and host of a political show at the media house where Zed worked before his dismissal…. "Okay what do you want to talk about?" asked Zed "It's strictly confidential, Zed, can we meet tomorrow?" replied Yamine "You k
….Wet with tears Vania was lying down. Then someone knocked on the door. "Open to me, it's daddy!" Said a voice from the other side of the door. She went to open. "Oh my darling daughter what's bothering you are you sick?" asked the father. "Nothing dad just my head hurts," replied Vania "Then I'm taking you to the doctor." said Vania's father "It's not worth it. It will pass." said Vania "Good. I came to inform you that tonight we will be going to Kalvin's house for a meeting with his father." said Vania's father "It's his father who wants me here?" asked Vania "Yes. And he insisted." answered Vania's father "Okay dad." she says "Good. I brought you a present," said the father. "What ?" asked Vania curiously. The father reached into his pocket and pulled out a small brown box "What is this ?" Vania asked curiously. "Close your eyes," said the father. Vania complied. The father opened the little box and took out a gold necklace which he tied around Vania's
…Then the headmaster slipped away. "Zed honey I think you're ready!" said Vania "I was born ready for this job" said Zed "Hum the show-off! Ok." exclaimed Vania A few moments later, they went to the set. Great was Vania's surprise to find that one of the guests was actually Kalvin's father. Zed didn't know and Vania preferred not to tell him. After everyone was installed, the clock was started for the show to begin. “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attention to our media,” says Vania, "It's time for your political program that you like. Today we are receiving two guests from different political parties who will have to explain to us the political assets to advance the country. Of course, I am not the only presenter, I have with me Mr. Zed who is our guest journalist and who will have to arbitrate this political dialogue with a few questions. Mr. Zed you have the floor." she says "Thank you very much, Mrs. Vania, it is a real pleasure for me to lead this dialogue
….She hadn’t finished talking when it cut off… the phone went off for lack of energy… "File !" exclaimed Frederic. Annoyed, he took off his jacket and went to take a shower…. Vania put her phone down in emotion. "Wasn't that him?" Asked her sister. "Yes it was his friend, he says he's so drunk he passed out." answered Vania "My God! Big sister you should rest, you're in really bad shape." said her sister "I don't know what to do. This Kalvin screwed me up." said Vania As she spoke her phone rang. She thought for a moment that it was Frederic…but no, it was Kalvin. "Oh there he is calling me" Vania grumbled, "I don't want to talk to him. Pick up and tell him I'm asleep." exclaimed Vania Then the sister shot. "Vana, how are you?" Fit Kalvin "Hi Kalvin, Vania is already asleep, you can call her back tomorrow," her sister replied. "Okay please tell her that I have to give her an important document, she will understand." said Kalvin "Okay, I won't miss it." said th