The Game

As Allie was pondering on what was really happening, Mr. Dioko approached them with wide-stretched arms. She instantly fell into his embrace and cried.

"Sir, thank you for convincing him," she said while looking over her shoulder to cast Hayri a quick glance.

Mr. Dioko chuckled softly, his voice sounded like music in her ears. "I did not have to convince him. He had long forgotten about the revenge the moment he knew you though the news was, undeniably, shocking."

Allie smiled despite her struggles to stop crying. "I really did not expect."

"I understand," replied Mr. Dioko in his most tender tone.

Suddenly, Allie jolted out from his embrace as she remembered something. "Sir, what about your wound?" she asked, her eyes fell on his shoulders.

"It's just a minor wound," he smiled,

"and by the way, I hope to hear you addressing me as dad sooner."