Chapter 38

At home, I opened the package Dave gave me and I saw swimming trunks and a picture of myself and Dave. I recall he took the picture the day he bought wine for us. But I didn't know the exact time they took the picture. We were just seating together since he insisted that we seat closer to each other. 1I never knew he wanted to take some pictures. The picture is just lovely. I found myself so innocent as I look younger.

If Dave could take pictures of me even when I didn't know, that means he might have many pictures of me. But I don't have any pictures of him. This is very partial and I don't want him to find out. I need to take his picture as well.

I was still contemplating when my phone rang. Hell,o good day!!

Good morning Jessy how're you?

Immediately I heard the voice from the other end, I noticed that Justice Zick was the one

I'm fine sir. How's wor,k sir?

Everything is okay. Jimmy told me what happened at Enugu about how you and Sam ran into each other again...He started narrating from his end

Ye,s sir, that was uncalled for. I never imagined I could have anything to do with Sam again but I must pay him back..... I needed to make him understand that I've not forgiven Sam. Even though his brother got married to my aunt, that's in no way related to my business with him.

That's why I called. I know he won't just hunt you. But you need to be careful the way you TalkTalk is so as not to attract his attention to yourself. Do you know his boss Senator Yakubu is contesting again and the election is just one or two months ahead? They'll be busy running around to get things done. But please, guide your mouse!!!

Justice Sir, what do you mean? Do you mean I should continue running from him or what? I don't think that's possible... His words got me infuriated and I had to let him know by the way I addressed him

I never said you should run from him. But with what do you think you can combat with him now? Calm down and gather some facts. So you'll get him when the time comes.

I've heard you sir, but I'm not ready to run from him again. He can only kill me but that's not happening anyway. I'm safe and I'll continue to be safe.

"That's good. Be safe. Just after hearing it from Jimmy, I decided to talk to you. be guided. I heard you want to further your education.?

Yes sir. .....

Just be serious with your academics. In case you need anything from me, just call me. If I have it, I'll give it to you.

Thanks, Sir

Okay bye, Jessy.

By Justice Zick. He ended the call and left me to ponder his words. Is he insinuating that I should continue running from Sam again? That's not happening. But his question is valid. With what can you combat Sam. He's wealthy he's trained to kill and he also has a licensed gun. None of these I have. That means facing him will be catastrophic. I need to have at least one thing he has. And the only one that'll be easier for me is to take my Judo training seriously.

I arranged the swimming trunks inside my wardrobe. Then called Dave and thanked him. He was talking like someone who has been provoked. His tone wasn't just sounding as usual. I enquired and he still shove everything to my head. He said that I caused it. Since I refused to grant his request, his mood changed.

How do you expect me to just kiss you there? Where and how is it done? You're a grown-up so am I. I don't see it as something morally right for us to do so. Besides my uncle or any of my family members may pass by and see me as being wayward. And I can't defend myself.

Do you mean it's because we were in an open place? But did request such when you were in the car? and you still refused. Will you then pay me a visit to my house? I just need to... He continued expressing himself with a pleading voice. I couldn't wait for him to conclude before I intruded

Aren't you joking like that? I'll visit you to kiss you. Dave, get things straight. You want a kiss. I know you deserve it. I can't deny you that forever but couldn't give it to you then.

I found it like a joke but he was really serious.

I don't really wanna feel cheated. And because I value and cherish you, I can't say any word that may piss you off. But don't push me to the wall. For Christ's sake, I don't know what you're made of. Is that one also a sin?

Calm down sweetheart, it's not gotten to that. I'm sorry for the words and tone I used on you. Forgive me, please. And I also want you to understand me as well... That was my first time addressing him by another name instead of his. I noticed he took a deep breath. I continued with the apologies since he was already raging and foaming in anger. I later promised to visit him but on the condition that he'll respect my opinion.

He always put a smile on my face, He needed to smile too. I continued begging him until I heard him chuckle from his end. Then I thanked him for buying the stuff for me then hung up.