Chapter 88

Blood from Uche was sipping to the car seat; the aura of death was everywhere. My face was swollen and bruised..i was still putting on an over-sized shirt with just bra and panties beneath, but that didn't matter, I was praying for uche…

Me: why not take him to Best-care hospital, its closer?

Jafar: The doctors there would not treat gun-shot wound patients until they get a report from the police, that's the normal practice..

Me: so where are you taking him to?

Jafar: there is another hospital in Ago, the doctor was one of us before he graduated…

Me: A cultist?

I said that on purpose, I wanted him to hurt. He didn't look at me, or act like I had taken a swipe at him..

Jafar: yes, a cultist like me..

The hospital/Clinic was a small building; painted beige outside without any sign-board showing it was a hospital. We were met outside by some nurses, Uche was swiftly taken inside.

While Jafar waited at the lobby, I was examined by the doctor who prescribed some drugs for me and told me I was lucky not to have broken a bone. I walked out of his office with him to meet Jafar. The way their crew greeted themselves that used to amaze me before became revolting. The doctor and Jafar exchanged a brief hailing before they excused themselves and went to a corner to talk.

Soon the hospital was filled with the other guys, the doctor had gone to work on Uche, when he came back out, you could see the fear in their eyes…they were quiet..

Doctor : He is going to be fine!

The idiots started with their chants again, the doctor smiled, proud of his brothers…I looked at Jafar, he looked like a dad that had lost children but glad that one had survived. I was pitying him then I remembered how he had killed those guys…I excused myself and went to throw-up..

The doctor said they would have to donate blood for Uche, and he might be admitted for up to a week. We all knew it was unsafe for a spirit man to be left in a hospital.

On our way back to the house, I sat at the back of the Hilux with Sparrow, Jafar sat with another guy infront..

Jafar : The doctor said you would have to rest for a while, so I suggest you chill a bit before you go to Sagamu.

I ignored him.

As soon as we got to the house, I noticed the corpse had been carried to the living room. Five bodies in total. One of Jafar's, Four of theirs. They were covered with clothes. I easily identified Eli, he was at the centre.

I walked into the room, Jafar followed me close behind..

Jafar : I am sorry about what happened..

Me: where did you guys go to?

Jafar: we got info that the government wanted to drop off some weapons for them at Aiyepe by dawn, so we decided to set an ambush…but I sensed trouble when I didn't see Eli among them. While the other guys engaged, I called you and came back as soon as I could..

Me: The snitch set you guys up?

Jafar: I don't know, all I knew was that Eli was not to be taken lightly, I am glad I followed my hunch..

He approached me, wanting to hold me..

Me : Jafar stop!

He looked at me, confused.

Me: the door is broken so I cannot lock it, but I want you to leave me alone…

Jafar: you are sending me out of my room?

Me: yes!

He wanted to talk but stopped; He picked up his and some other items and left…

I started crying…I picked up my phone to call Toun…

To tell her Jafar had killed Eli.