Chapter 18 Mike moves Gabrielle out of Bangkok

The next day, Mike woke up very early. He knew Jane would be there any moment so he dressed up and ran out. 

Bangkok lodge's gate was still locked when he got there, so he went to a nearby store and sat on one of the chairs. The owner of the shop fixed his gaze at him, probably wondering why he left his lodge so early. 

"Do you want to make a call?" The shopkeeper asked. Mike shook his head and looked away. 

The caretaker of the lodge came out of the gate holding a filter end of a cigarette by the corner of his lips. Obviously, his wife had refused to give a match to light the cigarette. He began to walk towards the shop. 

"Ojo, I need a box of matches," the caretaker said. The shopkeeper gave him a general lighter instead. 

"Hei, Mikeo, what are you doing here? I hope we are safe this morning?" the caretaker patted Mike on the shoulder. 

"I want to see you," Mike responded. Pa Uzo feigned him and focused on the cigarette he was trying to light.

He ignited the lighter and held the flame just below the end of the cigarette. He puffs the cigarette by inhaling gently into his mouth. 

He returned the lighter to the shopkeeper and heaved a sigh of relief. 

"You said you want to see me," the caretaker said. 

"Yes," Mike responded. 

"Okay, I'm all ears." 

"Gabrielle, the new girl in your lodge is leaving your lodge this morning," Mike said with his gaze fixed on the gate of the lodge. The caretaker stood up immediately. 

"The landlord has not given me her rent yet. I will refund her when I receive the money," he said and began to walk towards the gate. 

Mike followed him. 

"Didn't you hear what I just said?" the caretaker halted and asked. 

"I'm not asking you for a refund. I'm going to pay for another room for her. You can keep her rent when the landlord gives you the money." Mike said and walked past him. 

"Oh, really? I have always known you are a good boy Mike," the caretaker grinned. "Do you need my help with moving her things?" 

Mike waved at him and pushed the gate. 

He was knocking on Gabrielle's door when the Caretaker walked into the entrance. 

He patted Mike on the shoulder again with a grin and walked towards his room. He was very excited because he would rent the room once she moved out. 

Gabrielle, who already knew who was knocking on her door, opened her door slowly. She stepped aside and he entered, wondering what took her so long to open the door for him. He looked at Brian, he was properly dressed, ready to go out. 

"Gabby, see you in the evening," Brian said, putting his legs in his pair of sandals. Mike grinned, exposing the gap he had in between his teeth. Gabrielle and Brian looked surprised at him. 

"She is leaving this lodge now. I've got a new room for her." 

"Wow, so fast! I told you Gabby, he is a nice guy," Brian said and stood up to go. 

"Manga, remember, we had an agreement," Mike said. 

"Trust me, I won't dare," Brian said. 

"Brian, can I see you outside?" Gabrielle said. She needed to hold onto him until she was sure Mike actually got a room for her. Brian looked at her and nodded. Mike was not happy but he had to endure. It had ended already. He felt he had won already. 

Gabrielle took Brian outside the gate to make sure no one was eavesdropping. 

"Brian, meet me at Beckwise stores by 6:30 pm," Gabrielle said. Brian nodded, forcing a smile. 

Gabrielle walked back to her room, Mike received her with open arms. He held her so tight and felt like eating her up. 

"Do you mean what you just said or do you want to tell him off?" Gabrielle asked. 

"I'm very serious, Smallie. Dress up, let's go and see the room." 

"Where is the room?" Gabrielle asked. 

"Anarchy Lodge." 

"What?? Anarchy is quite expensive, Mike!" 

"Smallie, you deserve the best and I will always give you the best." Mike grinned. Gabrielle stared admiringly at him. She stood and dressed up immediately. 

Mike held her hand as they walked out of the lodge. Some female occupants of the lodge were not happy to see them together. They had grown fond of Brian.

Mike was very intelligent and handsome with a towering height of 6"5, and an athletic build. Beautiful girls found him quite appealing and would not hesitate to tell him how handsome he looked. He got any girl he wanted and slept with those he liked. 

The girls really wanted Brian to win the heart of the girl despite his poor educational background. Mike should not be on the winning side all the time. 

Standing at the height of 5"11, Brian saw himself as a very short man. He believed that any man who had the same height as girls was short. However, he saw Gabrielle who also stood at the height of 5"11 as a very tall girl. 

The house agent took Mike and Gabrielle to the room at Anarchy lodge. The lodge was the dream of every student, but it was quite expensive. 

The big room had an ensuite bathroom and toilet. There was a small closet, a big-sized bed, a television, a small table top fridge and cooking appliances. 

All the things she needed were there. She just needed her clothes and personal belongings. 

The agent checked all the appliances and made sure they were working. They would also check it again and confirm that all are working before she moves out of the room.  Not working means she damaged them and must buy new ones before she leaves the lodge.

"Wow! Gabrielle said and threw herself at Mike. He swept her weightless body into his arms and grinned. 

"Thank you very much, Mike, you are a darling." She said and the agent smirked. 

"I know she would like it." The agent said. 

"Smallie, you are going to wait here, while I get your things. I don't want to ever see you in that Sodom called Bangkok." Mike said, taking her lodge keys from her. 

Gabrielle threw herself on the bed and heaved a big sigh of relief. She could not wait to see her friend and tell her what Mike had just done. 

The agent took Mike to the caretaker of Anarchy lodge for payment. He gave them one year's rent and took the receipt from them. 

He waved down a tricycle that would help him move Gabrielle's things to her new lodge. 

Some of the occupants of Bangkok were unhappy Gabrielle was moving out. They were not surprised when they saw the caretaker helping Mike and the tricycle driver out with smiles on his face. 

After some hours, Mike returned with all Gabrielle's belongings. She was really short of words. 

"Thank you, Mike," she said. 

"Smallie, I haven't done half of what your sister did for me. She fed me for close to a year." 

"Where did you get the money to pay this lodge's outrageous rent?" Gabrielle asked. 

"Let's just say creativity pays," Mike laughed and held her waist. 

"I can now watch my favorite movie and soap operas without interruption," Gabrielle made eye contact with him and he understood the information she was trying to pass across. He grinned and stared dreamily at her.

"Smallie, we have missed morning lectures. Get your books, let's go to the school block. Gabrielle unpacked her bags, put her things in order and they left for lectures.