SANDRA
“How did it go?”
Jasper asks immediately we hit the road.
“Great!” I exclaim. I feel like I'm a conquerer. “I had him where I needed him. Carmela will bring the video to us.”
I reply excitedly.
“In that case, we need to wait for her call.” he says excitedly. “Kate needs to see the video so that she may sign the divorce papers without thinking twice.” he adds, his face a mixture of both delight and victory.
“Yeah, sure.” I nod “I promised to call her but I need to dispose these phones and get myself a new one and a sim card to avoid being traced.” I conclude thoughtfully.
“It's okay.” He says. “Ben, you need to make a stop at the nearest motel. We need to have some drinks as we wait for someone.”
He adds.
“Okay sir
JASPERI'm all alone in the car outside George's mansion as I wait for Ben, Torres and Jim to get done with everything inside. Kate mighty recognise me as Jeff's lawyer therefore I don't want her to see me.Torres who's the the toughest of them all has a pistol with him just to intimidate her if she doesn't cooperate.My laptop is on and I'm watching their every step. Talk of technology.Jim knocks at the door and it's immediately pulled open by a middle aged lady dressed in a nanny's uniform. They talk for a minute and she locks the door behind her, going back inside.A few minutes later, a sleepy Kate shows up still in her pyjamas! Gross isn't it?It's way past midday and she's still in her pyjamas?! Lazy woman reaping where she didn't sow.They chat for a minute and I notice she's still yawning.She leads them inside and closes the door
DARLENEIt's on a Thursday morning and we are armed to the teeth as we drive towards Jeff's company which George took over.Jasper is seated at the back together with Jim and Jeff is the driver. I'm seated shotgun and to be sincere, I'm extremely nervous!George ain't expecting us and I can't wait to see the surprise or rather shock in his face if he gets to meet Jeff and I.Jeff notices that I'm tensed and he uses his free hand to take mine. He caresses my knuckles lovingly, assuring me that nothing will go wrong.His words make me to relax a little bit but I can't stop worrying for our lives.“Suppose George has a gun? What if he tries to harm us again?”I whisper to him.“Take it easy darling. We have enough backup. Torres and Ben are already at the building and we have Jim here with us.”
DARLENE“How dare you George Mar...” She starts ranting the moment she steps into the office. Her mouth is agape the moment she notices a full room.“What?” She gasps!“Darlene?”“How dare he divorce you...” I ask sarcastically clapping my hands and eyeing her daringly. “Or, how dare he record a sex tape in his office?”I add, glaring at her.“Don't you ever call out my name again you double timing bitch!”I scoff at her.“Darlene I'm sorry, I know I messed up big time.”She says, her eyes scrutinising and studying the five strange men in the office closely.“Geoffrey? Is that you?”She instantly freezes, eyeing from George to Geoffrey.She seems to recognise the three guys who presented the divorce papers to her but she remains mum.
DARLENEAt end of the day, Jeff concludes that he doesn't need the house at all. It brings just but bad memories and it's better off if he disposes it. Jasper promises to find a buyer for it as soon as possible.****The drive back to the city is full of silence. No one is in the mood to talk and it's quite understandable.Jim offered to drive us and Jasper sits shotgun.Jeff and I take the back seat and I lean back on the comfortable leather seat, deeply engrossed in thoughts.What would life be without Jeff?I had those thoughts while in prison and to be sincere, I didn't get any reply. I ended up crying myself to sleep.Sandra was however there for me and she always comforted me.Now Jeff is here and memories of our past have come knocking after visiting his house...the same house we spent countless days and nights making love.
JEFFMum's wailing is on another level. She's mourning George for the second time in less than two years. Funny huh?!We're led outside after organising an ambulance to ferry them to a morgue, with mum still wailing and dad constantly cursing.Outside, Darlene and the rest are waiting and I'm quick to find solace in Darlene's wide open arms. And the first sob escapes my manly lips. However much I try to stop the sobs and tears, they come out forcefully.“She's the one?”Dad asks pointing at Darlene who's busy soothing me.I turn to look at dad and he's shooting daggers at my wife.“What has she done?”I ask as I wipe my tears with the back of my palm. I'm too hurt to care.“She was in prison. When did she come out?”“Father, we spoke about this in there. Darlene is innocent. G
DARLENE“Guess what dear?”Sandra asks as we prepare dinner.Jeff and I have just arrived and after taking a shower, he has gone straight to the bedroom to take a nap.“Yes Sandra...fill me in.”I say as I get fetch for something in the fridge.“I met Matthew earlier today.”“What?” I gasp. “How did you do that? I mean did he recognise you?”“Easy my dear... Calm down. Matthew is an understanding young man and he was so happy to see me. Apparently, he didn't know the prison I was in because his uncle couldn't tell him anything.”She explains.“But Jeff warned you against visiting them until you're sure their minds haven't been poisoned?”I ask.“Yes he did but I couldn't avoid bumping into him in the college administration
DARLENE*A YEAR LATER*“Mummy...” Shone calls from the kitchen door.“Yes munchkin.”I reply.“Daddy is calling you.”I wipe my hands with the kitchen towel and walk outside.Jeff is sitting on the couch, his laptop on his laps typing away.I drag my lazy pregnant self towards him and sit beside him as Shone continues playing his computer games.It has been a long sweet year. A year full of love and blessings upon blessings.Jeff has been nothing but supportive all through.I remember two days after getting home from the US where his surgery was performed and successful when I requested that we start living with Shone.He had proved to be a great boy and he respected us whenever we visited Jeff's parents. Kate's parents had agreed to leave him with his paternal g
DARLENEIt's now slightly over six months since I put to bed. My little champ Bran, as his dad fondly calls him is such an adorable baby. He's sleeping peacefully in the bed beside me and I can't help but marvel at how much he resembles his dad. Every time I look at him, I see a younger version of his dad.Sandra has been quite helpful though she had to leave a month after I delivered and I had no choice but to employ a house help. She made sure she trained her and now Sylvia is the best nanny anyone can ask for.Shone who was at school arrives and he runs straight to my bedroom to say hi to his little brother.“Did Bran have his bath?” he asks and I smile. I know the next thing he'll say is that I should undress him and let him lie in the jacuzzi with him. He doesn't know that baby Bran is still young and can drown!“Yes. I've already bathed him.” I say t