Steve was still in a daze when he received a call from an unknown number. He contemplated ignoring it but he was a public servant and could not afford to miss important calls.
Hello
This is Jerome, please don’t drop it’s about Az.
What about her?
You need to come to Jolly island, she needs you.
You really think I’m an idiot. He had no proof but suspected that Jerome was the person inciting violence against him in the dark web chat.
Look man you have no reason to trust me, I can’t even believe that I’m calling you but this is important.
Az has my number, she will call if she needs me.
Steve woke up refreshed, ready to fight for his relationship. What’s the plan, how do we get her back? he asked his new friend.We? When did we become a we? Jerome asked mischievously.When you stopped acting like an ass hole. Now that I like you, you are stuck with me. What’s the plan?Are all white people this irritating? Jerome asked folding his arms on his chest.Are all black people this arrogant? Steve asked imitating his posture.Steve was really like an irritating younger brother. We irritate her until she talks to us, we should probably get some protection for our balls. She can be crazy that woman of yours.Steve laughed recalling the day he saw Aziza kick Jerome’s balls. I
A couple in their late fifties was staring curiously at her inspecting her from head to toe. They were Steve’s parents.Aziza, Mike’s precious jewel. Steve’s father said becoming emotional.Mike’s eyes but everything else is Lorrane. His mother added blinking to prevent her tears from falling.Aziza was stunned. John told her that his father got along well with Marlones because the activists used their farm to hide from the regime but how did they know her mother and why were they so teary?Steve was also stunned by his parent’s reaction. They were so tearful looking at Aziza. Hi Mom, hi Dad. I’m Steve your son, I’m also here.Oh shut up Steve, his mother said smilin
Steve and Aziza stayed longer in Palmland than they had originally planned. Steve’s parents did not want to part with their old friend’s daughter and Aziza loved all the attention. Steve was so relieved when they finally left, now he could have his fiancé to himself.In Palmville someone else was waiting eagerly for their return, that was none other than Jerome. He was waiting outside Steve’s house when they arrived.What do you want? Aziza asked glaring at him. Jerome was the last person she wanted to see.Come on Az, is that how you greet an old friend? Jerome joked trying to calm her down.Aziza was still glaring at Jerome when Steve went past her to give him a brotherly hug. Hey man, I
Aziza paced up and down the bathroom waiting for her results. She looked at her watch, she needed to wait for two minutes to get her results, it had only been seconds but it felt like ages. She heard a tap at the door, Az please open. Steve shouted from the outside. Opening the door she threw herself in his arms, tears threatening to flow down. Why was she so emotional? She hated the feeling but couldn’t help herself. Az, do you not want to have my child? Steve asked his heart sinking. He thought Aziza would be thrilled by the possibility but she was crying instead. There’s nothing in this world I want more than to have your child. I just can’t stop feeling like this, she said weeping in his arms. He laughed pulling her closer, that should be confirmation enough that someone else is toying with your
Journalists from all over Asherway had rushed to Palmville to capture the moment for themselves and their viewers. Eleven years had passed since Asherway became democratic but Mike and Nick Gray remain legends in the minds of many. For years she had refused to tell her family’s story until now. Aziza walked in holding Steve by hand and sat in front of the cameras. Behind them was John, Joy, Jay, Steve’s parents and Jerome.Steve explained to everyone that there will be sensitive visuals while Aziza gives her speech and people will have a chance to ask questions after.I am Aziza Gray, known to many as Mike’s precious jewel and to few as Mike’s gasoline. My father Mike Gray, his brother Nick Gray and many activists fought against the regime. Mike and Nick’s photo was shown on the screen. I attended rallies with my father and my uncle from a ver
Steve stood at the alter waiting for his bride. If anyone told him a year ago that he would be dying to marry Advocate Psycho he would have had them assessed for a mental illness but here he was unable to imagine his life without her. He had his brothers Brian and Lione and his friend Dane by his side. Aziza’s bridesmaids Lizzy, Pam and Linda had also walked in their royal blue desiner exquisite dresses. His parents sat proudly at the front seat unable to hide their excitement. His and Aziza’s friends and acquaintances filled the rest of the seats. Jerome and Jay were walking up and down ensuring that everything was perfect. They had done most of the planning with the wedding planner as they did not want Aziza to stress herself and the baby. He could see John standing at the door probably waiting for Aziza to walk down the stairs from the bridal room. Journalists who invited themselves had cameras rolling waiting for the moment she walks down the isle. They were here bec
Why is it taking so long? Aziza asked impatiently. They had waited for five hours now but there was still no feedback from the hospital on Joy’s condition.They are probably doing everything in their power to save her Az. Please take a seat and eat something. Steve urged her. Brian had brought them food but Aziza had not eaten anything.I’m not hungry, I just want to see Aunty Joy.You have to eat Az, for the baby and for Joy. You know she would want you to eat. John said patiently.Fine, she said sitting down taking food from Steve but he insisted on feeding her despite her refusal.Few minutes later an exhausted Dr Sparks finally came out to talk to the family of the patient he spent hours operating on. Luckily for Joy, he was able to remove
Detective Peter sat across Steve with a worried expression. He was excellent at his job and strongly believed the Steve and Aziza required police escort but the department had turned down his request stating lack of evidence of the couple being in danger. He also had other concerns about his department, personnel were being reshuffled to different departments, stations and towns while evidence on arrested suspects went missing and department computers wiped out of all the evidence.Aziza hid at the corner eavesdropping on their conversation. She had excused herself to go rest in the bedroom when she noticed their hesitancy in talking in her presence. Peter who was usually joking around was all tensed up today and Steve was too protective now with the baby on the way and keeping away anything that could upset her. She had been logging on social media and dark web and knew that the racial incidents were getting worse, citizens we