CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Roselyn was my best friend in high school, there is nothing about me that she didn't know, and vice versa. Anywhere you see her, I will definitely be there. We loved each other so much. She was my gist partner, some even thought we were sisters.

I was devastated when she left unannounced. I kept going to their house every day after school, hoping I would see her come back one day for months. I searched for her everywhere I could but no one knew her whereabouts, then it finally dawned on me that she had left and would not come back again.

I was so surprised when I saw her at the store. I am looking forward to her visit as promised.

I got home so happy, not from what happened at the hospital, but because of my old friend.

“ Caroline please get the things in the car trunk and make something for me to eat, I am so famished”. I headed upstairs to freshen up and change my clothes.

Within a short period of time, my food is ready and served.

“ The food is delicious and tasty, I enjoyed it”. I complimented Grace's food.

I was strolling through my phone after the meal and I noticed an unopened video in my gallery. I was curious to open it and when I did, guess what I saw.

I saw a video of Lawson making out with a girl in a car, the shape of the girl is so familiar but I can't really say who it was because she didn't face the camera.

“ Why would someone send this to me? I know Lawson to be promiscuous and he is not hiding it, so why did this person take it upon him/herself to send me this”. I hissed and deleted the video, then continued pressing my phone.

“ Hi, it's been a long time since we talked or saw each other. It seems you don't want to talk to me again, but I want to. Can we just continue talking please stop ghosting me” Aaron's message popped in. 

I ignored his message and called Dad to ask about Mom.

“ Hi dad, have the tests been carried out? What did the doctor say? Hope there is no complication.” I asked

“ Yes the test has been carried out and the doctor assured me everything is fine, she just needs bed rest. She will be discharged tomorrow, thanks so much”.

“ Forward the bill to me tomorrow, let me send you the money, make sure she eats and rests well, good night”.

Lawson came home very tired,and warned out, with his briefcase beside him.

“You are back, I thought you would be staying with Mom since you said Grace isn't home”. He questioned me when he saw me at home.

“ Grace showed up today, I left her in the hospital” I answered.

 He was on the staircase about to go upstairs, then I dropped a bombshell.

“Y don't you always take your girls to a hotel and stop disgracing yourself in the car with some random girl. He stopped instantly and asked what I meant.

“Someone sent me a video of you with a girl making out in a car, try to control yourself, as you can see people are watching”.  

He stood for some minutes, he looked helpless and scared of something. The Lawson that I know won't even react to what I said on a normal day, so I concluded I need to know what is going on. 

I dressed up the next day and drove to Lawson's office in a rented car. Yes, you heard me, I didn't go there to see him but I went there to find a solution to this puzzle that keeps disturbing me. I wore a nice black suit and a pair of sunglasses, unlike me. My hair was not packed, I believed nobody would recognise me as Mrs Lawson.

“ Hi, good day” I met with the secretary 

“Good day Ma'am, Mr Lawson is not on seat today, should I call to inform him you are here?” she said politely.

“ No I am not here to see him but you, I need you to do something for me”. I informed her but she was shocked to know I came for her.

“ What can I do for you?” she enquired.

“ Here is my card, give me a call and I will let you know what I need from you” I brought out a complimentary card and a huge sum of money, handed it to her, and left. I knew I put a smile on her face and I am sure she will take my offer.

I am sure the money will do the magic with the way she smiled while collecting it.

I will wait for her call which I know will come in soon.

I drove back to where I had packed my car, changed my clothes in the car, and headed home as if nothing had happened.

I kept checking my phone for her call but didn't see anything, so I concluded that she is busy and would call anytime soon.

I was in the sitting room listening to music when I noticed my phone ringing. It was the call I was expecting.

“Hello, this is Beatrice, the secretary of Lawson's groups”. The money I gave her is working.

“Beatrice, I need to see you and it's very urgent,let me know when you will be chanced then I will tell you where to meet with me”.

“ I can see you tomorrow after work, hope that is okay with you?” She asked 

“ That's okay, I will send you the address of where to meet, thanks for calling, and bye for now” I hung up the call.

Lawson came home that night, met me in the sitting room, and hugged and kissed me on the lips.

“How is your mother's health? I am sorry for not calling to ask about her or give her a visit, I hope she is better now”. He said

“ She is getting better, she will be discharged soon. It's not something serious, she just needs a lot of rest, that's all”. I informed him.

“Ok, that sounds good, please serve my meal. I am so hungry”. He ordered.

I served him and continued scrolling on my phone. Then he started a conversation while eating.

“ Rachel, who was in the video you claimed someone sent to you?” he asked.

“ Why are you asking me this all of a sudden, and besides I didn't see her face very well, do you think she is someone I know or is there something you want to tell me about?”.

“ Since you don't know the lady in the video, it's fine, let's stop this conversation”.He continued eating.

I know there is something about this person in the video that I didn't know, him being promiscuous is not new to me. 

There must be a reason for hiding this particular girl from me which I am going to find out soon.