Her eyes opened slowly and she stared at me in disbelief before they flared up in anger. She withdrew her leg and got up in a huff of irritation.
"I just don't understand you, Michael! Are you even a normal straight male at all? Do you have any idea how many-"She broke off suddenly as if it was something she wasn't supposed to say.
"How many what, Cindy?"
We went back into the house and I locked the front door this time. I was sure Ola had her key when she returned the next morning. I flinched when Cindy turned around sharply at the sound."It’s for security reasons," I assured her. I led her upstairs to the guest bedroom. Thankfully, it wasn't in a terrible state because Ola usually invited Mara and Alice Johnson over for sleepovers. So, no pile of dirt buried in there from abandonment. I pointed out the bathroom for her and where the extra duvets were kept.
Laura picked up her bag and stood. "I wish I could go too but my mom asked me to be home early," Idris said.."Well, I'm free so I could go with you guys." Ayo piped up.
The surgeon opened up a medical chart before him. I happened to glance at his name tag as I directed my gaze towards the file before him. Dr. O.A Wale. He looked up after he found what I suppose he was looking for."Alright, I have here that your mother was transferred to my unit late last night due to a relapse in her heart condition. We had to carry out an angioplasty which was the quickest we could do because she was in a critical condition. She'll have to stay for a few days so we can check her vital signs but hopefully we will be able to release her soon."
I sat on the ground in that field with my arms behind my back. The cold metallic feel on my wrists told me they were handcuffs. I was restrained like a criminal. Ahead of me, my mother walked towards the house suddenly joined by my father who took her hand. I struggled to reach her and stop her from leaving but I was helpless and when I looked up, the door had slammed shut and they'd both gone into the house. I didn't remember what happened next but those two scenes stuck with me like glue.My alarm buzzed to life at 6:30 am but I was already wide awake. I decided that
Ayo, however, managed a fairly better greeting."Get over here, I need your help with this. Idris is off in his little world of numbers."I set my bag down and was about to check what the problem was when Laura stepped out with a tray full of snacks.
She let out a soft breath and slid her phone across the table to me. "I think you need to see this." "Err… are we still talking about the same thing?" Ayo asked uncertainly. I grabbed the phone and I knew that it couldn't be good news but I needed to see it anyway. My eyes darted across the screen taking in the words. "…the party girl, Cindy Forbes, better known as Cee Cee within several social circles was seen on Friday evening snuggling up to her famous long time partner Ethan Calaway. The two told Eye Spy that they had only just reunited after a brief separation and were definitely planning to make up for lost time. But they certainly weren't the only glamorous couple at the event, famous actress… " I stopped reading. How could the same girl I planned to introduce to my mother run off to a party with her ex on the very same day? A mind-numbing pain settled over me and it blocked out any other feeling. I knew Cindy had been involved with this guy before but I never thought
"The rest of you, take out any opposition. I don't want a bloodbath but do what you must." He continued. I wished I could erase everything he just said from my memory but it was very clear to me by then. This was not an ordinary group of people. Donny wasn't who I thought he was. None of them was and I had found out as a rude shock.My mind went back to the conversati
His eyes held that unreadable look again as he glanced at me."You certainly wouldn't be the first. I..." His eyes suddenly darted above my shoulder as his mouth clamped shut.I was about to turn to look behind me when he whispered, his lips barely moved.