While Jeffery drove past the express road, having learnt of Helen's true identity, he had waited to be sure that she was fast asleep before he packed his things and got out of the house leaving a letter behind for her.
When he left the house, Jeffery went to lodge into a hotel for the night. Even though the bed in his suit was standard, he still had problem sleeping. The issue on his mind had deprived him of it. He was alone; death has found a way to rob him of those he loved. First it was Helen (the original one) his fiancĂ©e when it was two weeks before he tie the knot with her. It’s now Malik the person who has been more than a friend to him for the past seven years. He had vowed to honour his death by avenging him in any possible way he can but first he has to protect the last asset left. He wouldn't like the only flower Malik has got to get withered by the impending storm. Jeffery planned to get the flower into a safer garden.
Travelling from Lagos to Port-Harcourt is a journey not less than eight hours drive. Jeffery has set out on the journey earlier so he would be able to reach his destination on time. Even though the road wasn't all-good but thanks to the fact that he was driving a good car. The car pulled over at the gate of a big building. The writing at the top of the gate reads,
WELCOME TO ST MARY GIRLS BOARDING SCHOOL PORTHACOURT
Jeffery spoke to the security guard at the gate and the gate was opened for him to come in. He asked where the proprietor office is located and he was given the direction.
'Good Afternoon ma' He greeted as he entered the proprietor's office.
'May God be with you brother, come have your seat' the woman answered.
Jeff took a seat opposite her.
'Am here to visit my cousin, her name is Roseline Morris' Jeff said.
'Am sorry sir this isn't the visiting period, you can't see her' the woman declined.
'Please ma, I will be going on a long journey oversea I don't know when next am going to see her' Jeff begged and after much persuasion, the woman granted him his request.
A beautiful young girl of about eight years old was brought to the office.
'Uncle Jeffery' The girl shouted as she quickly ran to him.
'My sweet Roseline' Jeff said giving her a hug.
Jeffery took the girl out of the office to play outside. The played and laughed together as they walk to the gate. Jeff had told the proprietor that he would like the girl to follow him to his car so she can have the things he had brought for her and she agreed.
The gate man opened the door and they both walked to his car.
He told the girl to hop in which she did and without any warning he switched on the car and drove off with her.
Written by Oluwafunminiyi Komolafe
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