THOMAS REVEAL THE TRUTH ABOUT JEROME

Spinning a ninety-degree, Jerome responds, "New salary?"

"Yes, Jerome your new salary, how much is it, ten thousand a month?"

"What are you talking about, I don't collect ten thousand per month."

"Then tell me Jerome is this recent bank statement lying? Then if you are not too busy we can go in and quarry it? I am going that way now would you mind joining me?"

Placing the envelopes in his Mom hand saying. "This is the salary each of them receives each month.

Now I want to know, how is it only Jerome is struggling while the others get a smaller salary, and they have a saving."

"Have you been spying on me, Tom?" Jerome asks angrily.

"Did you leave me a choice, Jerome,? After every month you steal a few thousand? I allow it when I had no wife to maintain, but now what you have been stealing I give that to her."

"Thomas, how long has Jerome been stealing from you?"

"Quite some year's Mom, now you all know why he always goes into my room. I am going to the lab to receive news about who is the culprit that has injected my cow?

Now my wife is resting so no one better play fast and disturb her rest. Because I won't be answerable for what I will do?" Thomas hurried out leaving them all looking at him.

"So Mom, why didn't you tell me Tom has returned home?"

"Jerome, you disappoint me, seeing this report and hearing what Thomas said, why didn't you tell me you came only to steal Thomas's money?

Is that the only reason you come home so often? And is Larissa aware of this shortcoming of yours?"

"Tom is mistaken Mom, I don't interfere with his money. He is only saying that because his foolish wife accused me.

Now I want you to listen to me mom, all he said is not true, and why would I steal from him, he is my younger brother. I should be the one giving him not the other way around?"

"That is true Jerome, but tell me, why are you in such a financial fix then? And how long have you moved to Larissa's parents?"

"Mom, I have so many bills and it's been three months we are living at Larissa's parents."

"Tell me why is it we are now hearing about this, three months, and if it wasn't for Thomas meddling as you say, we would still be in the dark."

Thinking about it now as if Cynthia got a fresh revelation as she cover her mouth in shock, "Jerome, how come your rent is not paid? Thomas is telling us the truth because it is three months since Thomas has gotten married.

And he has been locking his petty cash pan, which leaves you without access to his cash right?

My God Christa was right, you did go in her room to steal from Thomas and you were caught red-handed.

Jerome, you have me bending my head in shame, because of your lies you had me accusing her innocently when all the time she was speaking the truth.

Now tell me another thing Jerome, what vice you have gotten involved in, that your money cannot meet your family demands?

Thomas once said you are up to your wickedness. I didn't take heed but hearing you cannot pay your rent is very alarming. And Jerome from what I see in this bank statement states, you have an overdraft?"

"Mom, Tom feels he can control everybody's life in this house. Who gives him the right to meddle in my business?"

When his father spoke after listening to both of them. "Jerome is that why you are so set against Thomas marrying Christa?

You cannot have access to Thomas's room any longer? I have heard on many occasions Thomas restricting you from his room, but not once did he mention to us you have stolen from him.

Yet you never take heed to his warning, so when he married suddenly. You thought that you will make strife between Christa and Thomas.

Although you did all your wickedness, he still didn't expose you in front of the others. Why do you think that Jerome? Let me tell you, you are the eldest and he doesn't want the others to disrespect you?"

Sam then said to Cynthia, "Now, my dear wife, your instigator needs some fast cash. You have supported him in your venture so innocent Christa will suffer. Go on now, he has groomed himself with his vices, but know this, my cash is not for your venture."

"Sam, he has needs, why can't you see that? We can help him and after this, he will fend for himself?"

"Yes, I comprehend what you are saying, but if we help him then he will continue if he doesn't accept his faults, and admit he has been stealing and lying to everyone.

I believe it is time for this family to start attending church. We were heading in a downhill trend and no one detected it.

Thank God, that child comes into this house in the nick of time. God has seen our destruction and unfaithfulness and sent that child as a savior because He is merciful unto us and has opened my eyes.

I hope Thomas knows that he has a gem of a wife who is a light in the darkness."

"Sam, don't you think you are getting ahead of yourself?"

"Maybe, my wife, maybe, but I am no longer in the darkness. I want you to let everyone know from Sunday whoever is coming home for lunch.

They must first attend Church or don't bother coming. That includes you to Jerome, and no you cannot stay in this house.

This house belongs to Thomas and he has already driven you out twice. Yet you come, so if there's no change for betterment. I don't think you will be spared after the third time."

"But Dad this house belongs to you and Mom."

"Only in name son, only in name, but Thomas is the sole owner. He bought it with his hard earn money."

"So what, it still belongs to you and Mom," Jerome respond.

"You are very undesirable my son, why is it, I detect such evil thoughts and Thomas is right, you should leave.

You have already corrupted the mind of your mother and Massy and you are getting to Lester and Carla. You need help Son before it's too late.

As parents, we have failed miserably but that is going to change if it's the last thing I have to do?"

"You all are mad, I can't believe you take their words over mine."