chapter 17

The car stopped and the door opened up. Gael came down of it looking at his mother with worry on his face.

"Who's car is that son?", his mother asked.

" I need you to calm down mom, I can explain", he spoke out. His mother seeing so much fear in his eyes said,

"I hope that you are not in any sort of trouble, or did you steal this car because it looks expensive".

Gael narrated to his mom a little of what had happened and his mother asked where Yvonne was, he rushed to the car and brought her out.

" Oh my God she is still unconscious?", she raised a question taking off the curtain for him to get inside. The only seat in that house was clothed with old material.

"Put her there and get me a washbasin Gael", his mother instructed. He was surprised at his mother's reaction but he did not regret carrying her to his house. He brought the washbasin and some hit water and the first thing his mother asked was,

" Who is this young lady and is that car outside hers?".

Gael did not know whether to say the truth or to lie, but he was aware that lying was not going to help him so he answered,

"Yes, it is her mom".

The stare his mother gave him was a bitter one and he knew that he was not going to forget it in a hurry. His legs were cold in his shoes while his back was covered with sweat.

" Mom, I will tell you everything I promise", Gael muttered and before he could complete his sentence his mother let out,

"Oh you do young man, trust me, you owe me a lot of explaining".

She massage her head while taking a closer look at Yvonne, seeing how beautiful and flawless, she could not help but appreciate her glamour. Her body was so soft like that of a newborn baby and she was scared to press the clothing too hard on her skin.

" She looks so lovely, even with her eyes closed", his mother pointed out. With a smile on his face, he told his mom that he could see that she was liking her. Letting out a laugh, she asked where he had met a lady like Yvonne because, from her looks, she doesn't seem like someone who visits a place like theirs.

Just when he was about to respond to his mothers' question, his phone vibrated in his pocket. Taking it out, he saw Tasha's name on the screen, so he excused himself to go pick up the call outside.

His mother was certain that something was wrong with him but she could not say precisely what it was. She finished pressing Yvonne's head with hot water and left her for a while as she went to make something for her to eat.

"Hello, Tasha", he answered.

" How are you doing? I am sorry that I was now not close to my phone when you called. So what's new?", she inquired watching television.

Gael took in a deep breath and exhaled telling Tasha that he had messed up their plans. Not understanding what he meant by that she said,

"You messed up, but I am happy that you did all these. But what I do not understand is why you had to bring the girl with you or is my friend already falling in love with you so quick?", she scrutinized.

" You do not get my point, Tasha, what I mean by our plans are messed up is that Yvonne is in my house right now", he let out.

"What?", she screamed out. Tasha called into question why and how did that happen and Gael told her to calm down explained what had happened and why he was calling.

" I needed you to come to take her to your house or better still give me the address so that I could take her to you, but your calls were not connecting".

"This is bad, so what do we do now, she is not supposed to know you are not a rich person", she talked but Gael could not find a better way to go about it. Tasha passed her hands in her hair breathing profusely and inquiring from him how her friend was doing, Gael informed her that she was still unconscious but his mother was taking care of her.

" Wow, your mother must be a nice woman to take care of a stranger I guess?", she asked and Gael affirmed that is was the case.

"Okay, there is nothing more to do but please, do not tell anyone about our little plan okay, she might wake up anytime and know that you are not a wealthy person, but the plans continue as she has to fall in love with you, and you will later disappear okay", she muttered.

" Alright, no problem, your secret is saved with me as long as I get money Tasha", he voiced out.

"You know that you have nothing to worry about with me and I always keep to my words", she murmured. Gael was pleased to hear her say those words and with a lovely evening, Tasha told him to take care of her friend and not to hurt her.

He hung up the call feeling lost for a moment and veering around to get back into the house, he saw his mom waiting for him by the entrance.

" I gave attention to your dialogue so start talking Gael", she insisted. His mouth drawn backward with his eyes opened, he could not begin to start discussing such a matter with his mom so he knew he had to come up with a story to get out of that situation.

"Mom, I was talking to a friend and I wanted her to come to pick up Yvonne", he spoke out but his mother confused, asked who Yvonne was and Gael said that she was the lady inside the house. Not being able to believe his story, his mother asked him whether he was his girlfriend but Gael's reaction got her so worried that she had to confirm that her son was hiding something from her.