When I was done with my bathing, I stepped out of the bathroom, to be met by Roseville's gazing eyes. I shut her a dagger glare, as my eyes caught sight of hers. I hated the sight of it. I hated it that I didn't at least think twice before making her mine. It's really disheartening all the pain and anguish she had made me pass through these few years we've known each other. I really regret ever meeting her in the first place. She isn't really worth it. I just don't want to say it to her face. I'm so surprised how I've been able to put up with all of those, all this while. It seems I've been so loving and lenient with her."Why give me that stare, Ben? Are you still angry with me?" She jested, perhaps in a bid to get me angrier.I ignored and went towards the wardrobe. She cast baleful looks at me. I didn't utter a word."And why aren't you saying anything? Please, talk to me, Ben!" she felt dejected.I focused on what I was doing and didn't give heed to her words, I wasn't ready to a
I walked into the compound, to be greeted by serenity and calmness in the air. The environs were filled with an aura of gloom and dark bleakness. An inauspicious mystique pervaded the entire air. One could tell that something ominous must have taken place earlier, as everyone looked so somber. I peered searchingly, from face to face, until I rested my eyes on the only familiar face I could find.“Mum!” I called out to her, as soon as I noticed her presence.She moved her gaze around, until they met mine. She gasped. Her eyes were red and swollen, her facial expression, dolorous. She didn't utter a word. I didn't need to be told that she had cried herself out. I walked closer towards where she was seated and sat close to her. I took a deep breath, seizing the opportunity to take a clearer view of the people present. Another face struck me… It was that of that bloody motherfucker! The fucking doctor that claimed to be dad's friend!Why is this nuisance always recurring like a recurring
“What did I do again, please? I'm sorry…” He groaned, his voice fading away slowly.“Don't dare ask me that! You should know better, you fucking fool! You should have known better than being so stupid!” I huffed, landing a harder hit on his chin.“Owww!” He writhed in deep pain.“How much money did you collect from Roseville? How much did she give you? Don't you dare lie to me!” I roared, fiercely angered by his somewhat calm disposition.“I…I…I didn't collect… collect any money from… from her,” he faltered immediately, as my words sent shivers down his spines.“Liar! Here's another one for lying to me,” I said, giving him a third blow on his forehead.“Are you ready to tell me the truth now, or you want some more?” I smirked, directing my clenched fist towards his face“I'm telling you the truth, please believe me,” he lied.“You're a fucking liar! I can never believe you! Never!” l gave him another blow.“Explain this then!” I pulled out my phone from my trouser pocket and played th
“Mum I've found him! Yes, I just found him!” I yelled into the air, like someone who just won a trophy.“You’ve found who? Who were you looking for?” she asked, with a confused expression on her face.“I've found the bloody criminal! I've found the fucking person who killed Dad!”“What?! Who's that? Who did you find? Where's he now?” Mum still had thousands of questions to ask."C'mon mum! A question at a time!" I teased, playfully."Sorry Ben, move on with it, please! I can't wait hear the details!" she was too curious."It's that bloody motherfucker! The fucking doctor that claimed to be dad's friend! He's gone now too!" I disclosed."What?!" She jerked.“Yeah mum, he's the one. I regret not having to record our conversation, so you'll get to hear it from the horse's mouth,” I explained.“Hmm… This is really serious! It can't be true, Ben!” She doubted.“Mum… you mean you don't think trust me anymore? I'm your only son for crying out loud!” I was a bit pissed off.“I trust you, Ben!
I entered into the house to find an empty house. The quietness in the air was too alarming, feeling me with a bad omen. The only sound I could hear audibly, was the ticking of the clock. I directed my eyes towards it, to find out that it was half past noon already! Three solid hours have passed, since I left home.“Roseville! Where are you? I'm back!” I half yelled, as I couldn't feel the presence of any being in large mansion.Roseville was nowhere to be found. I rushed upstairs, to find out if perchance, she had slept off in the bedroom. I took swift steps, as I walked towards the room, my heart racing.“Roseville! Are you here?” I wawled in expectation, I pushed the door open.To my chagrin, I found an empty room. I was filled with dismay.‘Where could she be? What could be wrong with her? Could she be playing some hide and seek game?’ I pondered, in my mind.I took some time to look around the room. It all looked so weird. I could notice some items that were formerly there were mis
I was discharged from the hospital, a couple of weeks later, after recovering from the injuries I'd sustained from the accident. I was now ready to go after Roseville and get my money and properties back!My BMW got squashed from the accident, so was that of the other victim of the accident. It cost me a fortune to get a new one. Although I had a collection of various expensive brands of cars in my garage, I just needed a replacement for the damaged one. A more expensive one would do, I think.I still didn't relent in my pursuit for Roseville and for everything I've lost. I was determined to fight to the very last of it.I got into my brand new black Rolls-Royce SUV and raced down the streets, with no care in the world. All I cared for was my money and Roseville!Swerving to the brighter path of the city, I drove down the road to Carnaby street, where Roseville claimed she loved with her friend. I moved my car slowly, down the street, as an eerie thought flew into my mind.I hadn't any
Some years laterAlice's POV“Dad! You shouldn't have borrowed that much money! Do you think we'll be able to pay off our debts in six months?” I griped angrily at Dad.“That's the best thing to do, Alice. Look, we can't sit and watch our Café go down the drain. We'd have to try our very best to bring it back to life,” my dad, Mr Robert Ferdinand, replied.“But at least, you should have told me about it earlier! You should have…” I was heartbroken.“I'm so sorry Alice. It skipped my memory to tell you about it. Believe me Alice, we'll pay off the debts, as soon as we bounce back,” he cooed, smiling convincingly.“How about mum? Does she know about it? Did she agree to it?” I asked.“Of course, Alice! We both agreed on this. It didn't really occur to me, I should have told you about it earlier,” he apologized.“So, how do they intend to have us pay the debts? What are the terms and conditions?” I inquired, staring intently at Dad.“On a monthly basis, we are expected to pay about a tho
Mum… I had really missed you,” I wrapped my arms around her in a warm embrace, as I welcomed her with cheers.“Oh! You're here, Alice! You didn't tell me you were coming,” she smiled, surprised to see me.“Yeah mum, it was a surprise visit! I didn't need to tell you about it,” I teased.“Oh wow! That's lovely, Alice!” She remarked, beaming with smiles.“So, how've you been, mum?” I asked, concernedly.“Very well, Alice! And you?” she grimaced a smile.“I’m doing pretty well too,” I answered, returning the smile.“Dad told me you went down the neighborhood to see Mrs Winifred, your long time friend,” I disclosed, peering into her face, excitedly.“Yeah, I did. Can I go in now?” She smiled at my insensitivenessI just realized we were still standing by the door.“Oh yeah, that's true,” I shrugged, ushering her in.“I'm so sorry about that, mum. My mind was somewhere else,” I apologized sincerely.“It's fine, Alice. Get your mind back! You're home now,” she teased, giving me a funny stare