*WHEN YOU WERE THERE*
Episode 25
The day ended and they parted.
Mona was so happy and all through that night she was on phone with Felix, telling him how her day went and how pleased she was to see Kester and to know they are brothers.
Felix response was normal even though he have a lot of questions to ask Kester.
Kester got back to the family house in the city (Lagos) and didn't return to work(Abuja).
That night, he could not sleep.
What's going on?
He thought.
The woman I raped that led to my conversion, have my baby and is getting married to my only brother.
How do I even tell her that I was the one that committed that unforgivable sin?
How do I tell my brother that his fiancé have my daughter?
Where do I start from???
She's the reason why I've remained single till now.
And then she's going to marry my brother!
What am I even saying?
I can't tell them??
I'll just let it die a natural death.
And allow my first seed to be lost??
Golden is my daughter and I can't let her grow believing another man is her father while am still alive.
How will my brother feel if I tell in tell him this??
What will be Mona's reaction??
Kester kept rolling on the matrass and scratching his head.
Felix on the other hand, felt unrest in his heart, but could not place where the trouble was coming from, he knew he had that feeling after knowing that Kester and Mona knew each other.
He decided to call Kester.
Felix call interrupted Kester's thought.
Hello, aburo,
Ese gan,
Thanks for making my jewels birthday worthwhile.
Felix said without even waiting for Kester to respond.
I hope you didn't spend much in getting the car?
He added.
It's nothing egbon.
I've sent you details if the car already, check your email.
OK,
Thanks so much.
Felix responded and paused.
Kester,
About Mona,
You never told me you knew any Mona.
Felix asked.
Brother not on the phone please, we'll talk when you are back.
Kester sharply objected.
Am worried, Kehinde,
You are is sounding worried too, what's the matter?
What's going on?
Felix asked calmly.
Brother it's a long story, and like u said, it's not something we can discus on phone, but everything is fine.
Kester responded.
Where are you?
Felix asked.
At home
Lagos.
Kester responded.
What are you doing in the house all by yourself?
It's Tuesday, you should take a flight back to Abuja because of tomorrow's work.
Felix said.
I know sir,
I want to take the week out to relax.
Kester reluctantly said.
Kester,
The whole week?
I know how passionate and dedicated you are to your job, and you suddenly want to stay a whole week in Lagos?
Felix asked in amazement.
Kester sighed.
Yes brother.
He murmured
Am worried Kester,
Am your brother, talk to me,
What's the matter with you?
You have really changed towards me after your conversion, and sometimes I feel you are now a total stranger,
You no longer share things with me, you are now so secrecy.
You are all by yourself,
And you won't even tell me about your conversion,
Now you don't wanna return back to Abuja and yet won't tell me why.
Felix softly said.
Fine!
Brother, when you come, I'll tell you everything.
Kester said, feeling bored, and ended the call, switching off his phone.
Kester have never done that before and Felix was even more worried.
The rest day was a total mess for Felix.
He's my only brother and I need to find out what's eating him up.
He said, trying to call the mission house.
Felix called the mission house and took permission to return home by the end of the month and it was granted.
The next day, Mona decided to call Kester.
Oga,
You didn't even call me to tell me you arrived safely.
She quarried, feeling familiar.
Am so sorry,
Was tired that's why.
Kester responded with a sleepy tone.
You are still on bed?
Its 11:am!
No work?
Mona asked.
Am in Lagos,
Didn't return back to Abuja yesterday.
Kester replied.
OK,
Hope all is well sha?
Mona asked.
Yes,
You?
He returned.
Am fine Sir,
Thanks for everything,
I had a great time.
Mona said, using her shoulder to hold the phone and trying to wear gold her dress.
How's golden?
Kester asked.
She's fine.
She's here.
Mona responded.
Golden, say hello to uncle.
Mona ordered, putting the phone on speaker
Uncle!
Kester thought.
Hello pumpkin.
Kester called.
How are you doing?
He asked golden.
Fine.
Golden quietly said.
And Mona laughed, putting the phone back to her ears.
How old is she?
Kester asked
She's a year plus.
Mona responded.
Then Felix started calling Mona and the phone was showing call waiting.
Hang up please,
Your brother is calling me.
Mona said, interrupting Kester who was about to ask another question.
Kester hanged up.
Wow..
So I should hang up my conversation because Felix was calling.
My own call is now not important.
Kester said aloud, trowing his phone on the matrass
Hello sugar.
Mona said to Felix.
You were on a call.
Felix attacked.
Yea, was speaking with your brother.
Mona responded.
OK,
I thought it's one of those brothers over there o,
I wanted to take the next available flight and start coming o.
Felix said, making Mona to laugh.
Are you serious?
Mona asked laughing
If you come, what will you do?
Because the Felix I know is a perfect gentle man who cannot hurt a fly
Mona added.
Ah!
When it comes to you,
I can do anything.
Felix threatened.
Oya
Oga calm down.
Mona said laughing.
You know I love you right?
Felix asked.
Enough to come today?
Mona teased.
OK, let's have a deal,
I'll come today but on a condition.
Felix said, clearing his throat.
What condition?
Mona replied, smiling.
That you'll come to Lagos to meet me and spend the night at my place.
Felix said
You and who??
Mona asked laughing.
Wait o,
You don't trust me or what?
Felix asked, acting to be serious.
Sweetheart,
This have nothing to do with trust o,
Have you been reading the book of proverbs lately?
She asked laughing.
No,
Thinking about you,
Only songs of Solomon comes to mind
Felix replied as they both laughed.
Kester was still expecting Mona's to call him back but no call,
So he decided to dial her number.
It was showing call waiting.
Mona was so engrossed in the conversation that she didn't notice a call came in.
I can't believe he's still keeping her on phone.
What could they be discussing?
A girl i get to know before him.
Kester said and hissed.
.... To be continued.
Episode 25
The day ended and they parted.
Mona was so happy and all through that night she was on phone with Felix, telling him how her day went and how pleased she was to see Kester and to know they are brothers.
Felix response was normal even though he have a lot of questions to ask Kester.
Kester got back to the family house in the city (Lagos) and didn't return to work(Abuja).
That night, he could not sleep.
What's going on?
He thought.
The woman I raped that led to my conversion, have my baby and is getting married to my only brother.
How do I even tell her that I was the one that committed that unforgivable sin?
How do I tell my brother that his fiancé have my daughter?
Where do I start from???
She's the reason why I've remained single till now.
And then she's going to marry my brother!
What am I even saying?
I can't tell them??
I'll just let it die a natural death.
And allow my first seed to be lost??
Golden is my daughter and I can't let her grow believing another man is her father while am still alive.
How will my brother feel if I tell in tell him this??
What will be Mona's reaction??
Kester kept rolling on the matrass and scratching his head.
Felix on the other hand, felt unrest in his heart, but could not place where the trouble was coming from, he knew he had that feeling after knowing that Kester and Mona knew each other.
He decided to call Kester.
Felix call interrupted Kester's thought.
Hello, aburo,
Ese gan,
Thanks for making my jewels birthday worthwhile.
Felix said without even waiting for Kester to respond.
I hope you didn't spend much in getting the car?
He added.
It's nothing egbon.
I've sent you details if the car already, check your email.
OK,
Thanks so much.
Felix responded and paused.
Kester,
About Mona,
You never told me you knew any Mona.
Felix asked.
Brother not on the phone please, we'll talk when you are back.
Kester sharply objected.
Am worried, Kehinde,
You are is sounding worried too, what's the matter?
What's going on?
Felix asked calmly.
Brother it's a long story, and like u said, it's not something we can discus on phone, but everything is fine.
Kester responded.
Where are you?
Felix asked.
At home
Lagos.
Kester responded.
What are you doing in the house all by yourself?
It's Tuesday, you should take a flight back to Abuja because of tomorrow's work.
Felix said.
I know sir,
I want to take the week out to relax.
Kester reluctantly said.
Kester,
The whole week?
I know how passionate and dedicated you are to your job, and you suddenly want to stay a whole week in Lagos?
Felix asked in amazement.
Kester sighed.
Yes brother.
He murmured
Am worried Kester,
Am your brother, talk to me,
What's the matter with you?
You have really changed towards me after your conversion, and sometimes I feel you are now a total stranger,
You no longer share things with me, you are now so secrecy.
You are all by yourself,
And you won't even tell me about your conversion,
Now you don't wanna return back to Abuja and yet won't tell me why.
Felix softly said.
Fine!
Brother, when you come, I'll tell you everything.
Kester said, feeling bored, and ended the call, switching off his phone.
Kester have never done that before and Felix was even more worried.
The rest day was a total mess for Felix.
He's my only brother and I need to find out what's eating him up.
He said, trying to call the mission house.
Felix called the mission house and took permission to return home by the end of the month and it was granted.
The next day, Mona decided to call Kester.
Oga,
You didn't even call me to tell me you arrived safely.
She quarried, feeling familiar.
Am so sorry,
Was tired that's why.
Kester responded with a sleepy tone.
You are still on bed?
Its 11:am!
No work?
Mona asked.
Am in Lagos,
Didn't return back to Abuja yesterday.
Kester replied.
OK,
Hope all is well sha?
Mona asked.
Yes,
You?
He returned.
Am fine Sir,
Thanks for everything,
I had a great time.
Mona said, using her shoulder to hold the phone and trying to wear gold her dress.
How's golden?
Kester asked.
She's fine.
She's here.
Mona responded.
Golden, say hello to uncle.
Mona ordered, putting the phone on speaker
Uncle!
Kester thought.
Hello pumpkin.
Kester called.
How are you doing?
He asked golden.
Fine.
Golden quietly said.
And Mona laughed, putting the phone back to her ears.
How old is she?
Kester asked
She's a year plus.
Mona responded.
Then Felix started calling Mona and the phone was showing call waiting.
Hang up please,
Your brother is calling me.
Mona said, interrupting Kester who was about to ask another question.
Kester hanged up.
Wow..
So I should hang up my conversation because Felix was calling.
My own call is now not important.
Kester said aloud, trowing his phone on the matrass
Hello sugar.
Mona said to Felix.
You were on a call.
Felix attacked.
Yea, was speaking with your brother.
Mona responded.
OK,
I thought it's one of those brothers over there o,
I wanted to take the next available flight and start coming o.
Felix said, making Mona to laugh.
Are you serious?
Mona asked laughing
If you come, what will you do?
Because the Felix I know is a perfect gentle man who cannot hurt a fly
Mona added.
Ah!
When it comes to you,
I can do anything.
Felix threatened.
Oya
Oga calm down.
Mona said laughing.
You know I love you right?
Felix asked.
Enough to come today?
Mona teased.
OK, let's have a deal,
I'll come today but on a condition.
Felix said, clearing his throat.
What condition?
Mona replied, smiling.
That you'll come to Lagos to meet me and spend the night at my place.
Felix said
You and who??
Mona asked laughing.
Wait o,
You don't trust me or what?
Felix asked, acting to be serious.
Sweetheart,
This have nothing to do with trust o,
Have you been reading the book of proverbs lately?
She asked laughing.
No,
Thinking about you,
Only songs of Solomon comes to mind
Felix replied as they both laughed.
Kester was still expecting Mona's to call him back but no call,
So he decided to dial her number.
It was showing call waiting.
Mona was so engrossed in the conversation that she didn't notice a call came in.
I can't believe he's still keeping her on phone.
What could they be discussing?
A girl i get to know before him.
Kester said and hissed.
.... To be continued.
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