Back at Derricks home.
Derricks POV;
I lay bored on my bed in nothing but free shorts. Lisa hasn't called since last night and it's afternoon already. Am I really that bad... to her?
I close my eyes and pictures begin play in my mind. Recreating that very scenario from years ago that I always wish to forget. She standing at her balcony. Blaming me for all her troubles. Calling me a cheat and a liar after she found out I slept with her best friend.
The pain and tears in her eyes piercing the very core of my soul. How she warned me not to take another step else she'd jump. She refused to let me explain. Although there was no way to justify my act.
She was the main queen in my life. Asides my sister and mother, I had never loved any woman like I did her. It's just my addiction and sick habit that made me do what I did.
Derricks POV; I rush into the hospital room as directed and find Esther laying on the bed. Bayo has his back turned to me as he's standing beside her bed talking to her. "You little... " I scream as I dash towards my sister but Dayo gets in the way and stops me from pouncing on her. She on the other hand jumps to the other side of the bed cowering in fear. "How could you do this? "I scream at her in anger. I've always tried to keep her safe and yet she just had to go ruin her life like this and destroy all our fathers and my efforts on her. I warned her time and time again! "You little harlot! "I scream as I struggle in Dayos arms. "Derrick... "Dayo makes to speak but is cut off by Esthers voice. "Enough! I have had enough of your tyranny, Derrick Adebayo. Ever since we lost our mother, yo
Derricks POV; I walk into the hospital room where I last left Esther and find her face in her palms as she is weeping. I suddenly see the nine year old girl that couldn't stop crying the night we lost our mother. Her helplessness and dispair clearly outlined. If only I was the brother she needed. Perhaps this would never have happened. I have always been though with her because I wanted to save her from monsters like myself. I guess karma did catch up with me. Esther has always been a good girl and if she had done anything wrong, it has to because I unknowingly forced her to. For 11 years I have been a tyrant to her and what I feared most or thought I was avoiding has finally come to give me a nasty smack across the face. So despite all my efforts and misconceptions of protection towards my baby sister, reality has only eve
Dayos POV; We arrive at the hotel Esther directed us to and I pull the car to a stop in a convenient spot. We all step down for the car and I stare at the tall building with a not so blank mind. I so want to get in there, get the evidence against Esthers good for nothing boyfriend and then hunt him down and throw him behind bars. I'm agitated by the thought of someone doing something so cruel to someone as innocent as Esther. He simply took advantage of her naive nature. I use the mini remote attached to the end of my car key to shut my car doors. I have walked a little distance before turning around when I notice I'm not being followed. I find Derrick and Esther conversing by my car. Ever since we got her reports, for some reason, her little stomach has began to look round to me. I don't know if it's always been that way, or if it's just growing, or if its because I now know that she'
Dayos POV; The reception smiles at me and replies;"Give me a minute." She gets on the telephone and I listen to her tell whoever is on the other end of the line that a man wants to see her for official matters. She then ends the conversation with an "umh-hm, yes ma'am. " "Well, she'd be free in a few minutes and then you may go see her. "She replies with another radiant smile and I nod. Equally returning her smile. Esther and Derrick show up beside me and I then realize it's important for me to inform; "Actually, we want to see her." I say laying emphasis on the 'we' and the receptionist stares blankly at me before placing another call to the manager. "Well yes ma'am. Actually, there are three of them. A lady and two men. Yes ma'am. Okay. "She says into the phone. Making frequent stops to listen to what the person on the other end has to say. "She said
I open the door and we all step nervously into the well lit office. A beautiful young lady is seated behind a huge office table which is at the very center of the room and on a cream colored rug. There are two chairs before her desk and a red couch in a corner of her office. "Come in please. You may have a seat. "The lady calls as we walk in. We all approach her desk and I allow Derrick and Esther sit before her while I stand. "Uhm, actually ma'am, we've come here for something very important. "Derrick begins and a look of seriousness clouds the lady's face. "Okay, I'm all ears. "She replies. "Actually, this girl here is my sister and we are facing a serious predicament. "Derrick says again. Causing the lady to take a quick glance at Esther. "Okay? "The replies. "Look ma'am, we are in a nasty web of questions and confussion and we know we can only get things cleared up if.. "Derri
Esthers POV; A lot of emotions stir in my guts as I look down at the papers before me. The problem is not signing them, it's the fear of what will be discovered after signing. I am scared, frustrated, hurt, tired, and for some reason, slightly irritated. I pick up the pen the lady placed on the paper and begin to go through the papers. The first page states that the video I need is for legally supported purposes and that if not, I can be sued. The second page states that I am either the one or one of the people in the clip or share a bond with whoever or one of the people in the clip. Otherwise, if the clip here after, is used for wrong purposes, I can be sued. The third page states that the hotel in no way can be referred to as a supporting party if something goes wrong and if this happens with the intention to ruin the hotels name, I can and will be sued to court. The fourth page demands in
Dayos POV; Derrick, Esther and I stare down at the laptop and a lump of discomfort forms in my troath. I steal a glance of Esther from the side of my eyes and I see tears building in hers. I can only imagine the shame, fear, embarrassment and other negative emotions dancing about in her system. I gently tap Derricks shoulder and he turns to look at me with slightly red eyes. I nod lightly and he understands. He stands gently and moves towards me. "A minute? "I say to the young woman who's staring at the laptops screen with wide eyes. She looks at me and quickly composes herself before nodding. I lead them out of the room and once out, the young lady questions solemnly as she well understands the severity of this situation; "Yes, what is it? " I take a deep breath as I don't know how best to explain my reason for calling t
Dayos POV; I watched in pain as Esther cried in agony into her brothers shirt. Any woman would break down if such discovery should ever be made about her. I knew from the first time I heard her talk about him, that he didn't truly love her. But her love for him made it hard for her to tell right from wrong. Derrick looses all his strength and runs out of the room at the verge of tears. Causing the now weak Esther to almost collaps. I rush over to her and hold her in my arms. I battle the bitterness and anger raging in my heart. Itys so strong I can feel it banging against my ribcage under the guise of heart beats. I swallow as Esther holds on tightly to my arm. I wish I could calm her, tell her it's okay, tell her everything would be just fine, wipe her fears away and make her smile, turn her back into the bubbly young lady who my kids so much love, turn her back into the same Esther that ignores our ag