Chapter seven
"Life can be so mysterious, you either laugh over it or cry over it but life itself is less bothered about such reactions. It does things as it wills, it is up to you to either laugh over it or cry over it."
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"I should have noticed something was wrong when that sneaky little girl was been nice all so suddenly" Christian lamented 'imagine trekking the distance from school back home… Ah! 'he exclaimed. He stood for a minute at a deserted road, looking back and forth and tired from the long walk. His fore lines scrunched up, with eyes blazing with anger.
'if I lay my hand on that girl! I will end her myself' he screamed out loud
He heard a rustle in the bush and got scared for a minute 'must be hungry animals like me searching for their evening meals' he picked up his school bag, took off his school shirt, and kept them in his bag.
He continued his walk home. He kept hearing sounds but thought nothing major of it, not until he felt a sharp pain from been hit at the back. He lost balance from the effect and rolled to the floor. Before he could say 'Jack' he was surrounded by three masked men.
He continued groaning in pain on the floor while whimpering like a rain beaten hungry puppy. He made an attempt to rise but the man at his right beat him too and gave him another vicious kick at his left rib.
Crying out in pain, he held on to his pained rib 'what do you want from me?' he dared to ask.
If only he knew that question would invoke more beating, he would have stayed still and kept quiet.
They took turns in lashing out at him.
The last Christian remembered before he lost grip of consciousness was two young boys coming to his aid.
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"Hello brother, I did not expect us to meet so soon"
"Brother?" both Mo. And George called out in unison. They looked at Christian who was as surprised as they were, but Christians' surprise was laced with something else. 'Anger'
"You know this girl?" George and Mo. Asked in unison. They gave each other a death glare "Fine you go first, why so feisty" George complained.
Gina came around to entangle her arm with Christian's. He detangled their arms and moved away from her side.
"Of course, Mo. He is my niece'' she replied while sweetly eyeing George.
George couldn't stand the deafening silence in the room, despite the music playing in the background. The tension in the room can be felt.
''Chris, you know that babe? Who is she" George couldn't help but ask, deep down in his guts he knew he was not going to like the question to that answer?
The three of them looked in the direction. Waiting expectantly for his answer.
"that is Gina"
"Christ" George exclaimed with his hands on his head "I'm Screwed''
"Can anyone explain what is going on here" Mo. Called out "I seem to be the only one not in the loop"
''Has this been your plan all along? Send a woman his way and you think you can destroy me'' Christian accused Gina
"everything doesn't always have to revolve around you'' she poured herself a glass of vodka and swallowed in a gulp welcoming the sizzling sensation down her throat ''but it's not a bad idea either'' she half-smiled at him
He turned his attention to Mo. ''if you for one second think, you and your friend can connive and try to get bitchy with me'' he scoffed ''darling! You're wrong. I can play dirty as well"
he stormed out of the club and George followed suit looking all guilty and embarrassed.
Mo has confusion written all over her face. Her lips opened in a soft gasp at Christian's accusation, she turned around and faced Gina.
"and what is all that drama all about"
"sweetheart, relax and have fun, I will keep you updated when we get home and yes, I'm sleeping over at your place"
"Fun?? Do you even know when to be serious and when to have fun?'' she was fuming with anger ''you need to tell me what just happened a few minutes ago, or I am leaving your sorry ass in this place''
''Christian and you deserve each other, you are such a spoilsport"
"whatever, just spill it"
"Let's head home then, he killed the fun vibes already, gosh! I detest him" Gina cried out
"with what I just witnessed, I'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual" Mo replied.
She gave Gina the car key to wait for her in the car while she settled the bill
'This is one crazy way to end the day" she thought to herself.
She settled the bill and made her way to the parking lot. The weather was lovely, no doubt, with a smile on her face and breathing in the fresh air. She stopped smiling abruptly almost like she recalled an annoying incident. She hissed and increased her pace. Murmuring to herself, she was pissed at how the night suddenly took a nosedive. 'here I thought I was a spoilsport, now I can see I'm an absolute learner. Why did we have to stumble upon that conceited and arrogant narcissist? Ugh! I hate his guts' she exclaimed. Getting to her parking space, she entered the driver's side of the car. She met Gina fast asleep, 'Such a cutie' she smiled at her friend. she fastened Gina's seat belt and fastened hers 'he jinxed our fun night' she couldn't help but lament 'I won't let him get away with that so easily' she made a silent vow to herself and the sleeping Gina. she put the car in Ignition and drove off.
''Chris talk to me now"
'What in God's name have I done? Why don't I always look before leaping? I'm dead sure Chris would want nothing to do with me after this. I feel so dirty and stupid right now. Is this how those ladies feel when they are caught cheating on their partner? Damn! This is not a good feeling.'
George was walking on eggshells around Christian. It was obvious his friend was giving him the silent treatment; an angry Christian is better than a silent Christian. 'is this the calm before the storm' George thought
"I sincerely had no idea she was Gina, I mean, she was standing before me in a sinfully red short gown and giving me those 'Come and get me eyes' what was I supposed to do man? Not everyone has a great deal of self-control like you do'
Chris turned at the statement and gave him a death stare ''are you sure you want to justify your actions right now? Cause we both know you won't and can't win this fight"
He bowed his head in mock pity
"I've told you countless times' Chris continued sternly', "Sexual discipline is the highest form of discipline. It is the nitty-gritty to financial discipline. Once a man learns how to control his sexual urge and not allow his little man the power of making decisions on his behalf, that discipline spills into other areas of your life."
"I know big man, the greatest gift any man can possess is Self - control. I apologize Chris. I messed up big time and I have learned my lesson"
Chris raised a brow at his friend's spur-of-the-moment declarations.
"come on man! Don't give me that look. I will do better"
"baby steps George, don't try to force it or rush it before you know it, you've gotten the hang of it and it won't freak you again"
"But wait! How come you are so calm about everything; I was expecting something way different from this attitude''
"you expect me to do what? Start a fight with you? On whose behalf? Gina?'' he hissed and moved to the bar ''she is not worth the stress'' he poured himself a stiff drink and gulped it in a swing.
"I wish to be like you man! After everything that Jezebel has put you through' he moved closer to Chris and also helped himself to a drink "anyways! Did you see the Ice queen, she was looking stunning tonight'' he had a sly smile on his lips while looking at Chris cautiously "I saw the way you were looking at her" which got Chris's attention.
''obviously yea! I can't stand her one bit; she gets on my nerves''
George scoffed at his friend deceptive words'
''is that what you think it is"
"and what exactly are you insinuating?" he stared at him
"did you hear me say anything else? It was just a harmless question" he emptied his glass and poured another
"it had better be, just perish an idea you have about me liking her" he was stunned after realizing what he said
George couldn't hold the gush of laughter from propelling through with Chris's unaware confession
He coughed lightly ''I guess have had too much to drink tonight'' he looked flustered and uncomfortable
'what in blazes name did I just say? I can't obviously like that…that girl, Nah! It's pure undiluted hatred, nothing more nothing less''
"When you're done convincing yourself that you don't like her, I will help myself to the guest room and make myself extremely comfortable'' stretching and faking a yawn while making jest of his friend's condition he made his way upstairs, getting to the top stair he peeped and still seeing a dazed Chris ''and if you need an ironclad advice on love and matters of the heart, Dr. Cupid is always here for you'' he made his way to his room while whistling Banky W's Strong thing.
'it is half-past two and I can't seem to get these eyes to close for sleep. So many questions bursting through my head right now. I should have asked Gina but I don't want to disturb her sleep.'
'I hate this curiosity coursing through my vein and I don't even know why I should be bothered but it's evident that there's something between the grumpy man and Gina.'
'I really can't wait to unravel the mystery between those two. If I get to know he is trying to make Gina's life a living hell, to God, he won't know what's going to hit him, because I won't go down without a fight. He might have tampered with my business but Family is more important she made a silent and unspoken vow to do the necessary even if it meant playing dirty.
While devising means to deal with Mr. Grumpy, nature finally visited her.