Chapter Seventy Three

Cindy looked at the phone and felt lost. Why can't she ask for her mother? Is it a crime? For as long as she could remember she has not seen her mother and anytime she inquires, her father had always shunned the topic. Why? Why is it that he never talks about it but whenever he wants to say anything about her, it's to insult her mother.

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Christopher and Rose took a walk around the compound hand in hand and everyone who saw them greeted them with smiles. They had all worked for Christoper for almost seven years and they have never seen him spend days at home. Most times, he even sleeps in his office so now that he is coming home every day, and is always wearing a smile. They were all happy and appreciated Rose. When they got to the garden. It was lit with colorful lights and the atmosphere was very quiet. "This place looks so peaceful and beautiful at night!" Rose said as she looked around.

"It is but with you here, it is even better!" Christopher answered standing beside her.

Rose opened her eyes and looked at him with a smile then shook her head. "You and your sweet mouth!" She whispered.

"It's good to know that you think I have a sweet mouth. Let us sit down and enjoy the view!" Christopher said and puller with him.

They both took a seat and were quiet for a long time. They were both silents. Enjoying the night and each other's company. "God!! I can sit here for the whole night!" Rose said after a long while.

"I would also sit here if you will be here. You make everything meaningful to me!." Christopher answered and took her hand into his own.

"I have been meaning to ask you about the people that followed us earlier but I didn't want to ruin the mood. Now, I can't keep quiet anymore. I have been asking myself questions since In the afternoon..." Rose said looking at him. She had wanted to ask immediately he got home but, she didn't want to alert Princess. When they came out, she wanted to ask instantly but felt she should wait for a while. After sitting for a long time and not getting any reply, she decided to ask.

"I have been wondering when you will ask," Christopher said with a chuckle. "Don't worry, everything is under control. I have all of them and I will keep them for a while." Christopher answered.

"Who sent them?" Rose asked.

"You would be surprised to know who sent them after us," Christopher answered with a sad smile.

"Tell me, I want to know. I want to know who we have offended to such an extent." Rose said.

"Fine. The person who sent those people after us is my father.!" Christopher answered.

"What!? Your father!? But why?" Rose asked at once.

"Yes, my father. The person who is supposed to protect me is the one who sent people after me." Christopher answered.

"This is hard to believe. I know he doesn't approve of me and this marriage but I didn't think he would do such a thing. How did you find out? Did the people he sent after us confess?" Rose asked.

"They don't need to confess. My father paid two million naira cash to the boss of those thugs and I think he promised them more money if they can kill us." Christopher answered.

"How can a father do such a thing. I used to think my mother was wicked because she abandoned me but now, I have seen what wickedness really is. If those guys didn't confess then how did you know It was your father's doing?" Rose asked.

"Do you remember what I told you the last time he came here?" He asked Rose.

"What was that?" Rose asked.

"I told you that I have him under watch. I even had someone tap into his phone so that I can easily monitor his call and all that." Christopher answered her. He didn't want to keep anything from her that's why he was talking. Telling someone that your own father is trying everything possible to take your life is a bit shameful but he had decided to always talk to her about things that is why he is willing to let her know.

"So, you heard him talking about it?" Rose asked.

"No and yes! He called someone and they met on Saturday. According to what we gathered, he paid two million to the guy and promised him more money if he gets rid of all of us!." Christopher answered.

"Jesus!!! That your father is wicked. He is so different from the Mr. Allen that I have heard of. I used to admire him a lot. He is always participating in one charity event or the other.! I used to even pray to meet him when I was younger. I used to tell myself that if there is a rich man with a heart of gold in this Nigeria then it's your father.!" Rose said.

"That's why I told you never to believe everything you see online. Some people are just wolves in sheepskin and my father is a big example. He is a lion in sheepskin.!" Christopher said.

"That's bad! A lion is too much!" Rose said.

"You don't know have of what that man has done that's why you are saying that. That man is not worthy of being called a human being!" Christopher said sadly.

"What will you do now? What's your plan?" Rose asked him. She could see that he was not happy with the topic but she wanted to share his pain. She wanted to know everything that was bothering him and share his burdens with him.

"I don't know yet! I want to crush him but, I need to find out something very important." Christopher said and looked at Rose. He could see the understanding in her eyes. Looking at her, he felt like pouring out all his pains but, he didn't want to bother her much.

"What's that something? I want "