“Good
evening ma.” he greeted her.
“Good
evening Hector. Please what is going on? What are you doing here?”
“I will
like to talk to you privately.” He led her inside the house and ordered the men
out.
“Do you
know them?” she asked surprised as the men walked away.
“I will
explain better after I ask for your consent.” He fell on his knees. She widened
her eyes and grabbed him to raise him up but his weight could not allow her.
“Please
Hector, you have to stand up.” She pleaded with him.
“I have
to. I don’t know if your daughter has told you about me?”
She
sighed. “Yes.”
“I have
never been in love and I never believed in it but ever since I saw your
daughter, I have never being the same. I told your daughter to live with me but
she refused. I know what I have done is childish but I wasn’t thinking
straight.”
He
dipped his right hand inside his pocket and gave her some keys.
“I
bought the house just because I want the two of you to live in our house for
some time. I want you to have this place but I still want you and Renee to come
with me. I do not want your daughter to know about this for now. I bought some
clothes for her, they are inside the boot of my car.
She was
short of words.
“Please
say something.” He said inoffensively.
“I want
you to stand up first.”
He rose
up.
“Do you
really love my daughter?”
“Yes and
it’s with all my heart.”
“Are you
sure you won’t abandon or break her fragile heart?”
“I will
never hurt Renee, I swear.”
She
smiled. “You have my blessings my son.”
Hector
face brightened up with an unpretentious smile on his lips. He hugged her
unexpectedly and thanked her greatly.
“What do
you want to tell your parents about us staying at your place?” she asked.
“I will
tell them you had accommodation problem and you need to stay at our place for a
while.”
“What
about telling them the truth about you and Renee?”
“I will
talk to my father first about it tomorrow and my mom will be later.”
“I don’t
think they will accept her.”
“Don’t
bother yourself,” he said. “My father will not be difficult.”
“What
about your mother and your sisters?”
“I will
handle my mother and as for my sisters, Hillary opinion does not matter, my
elder sister will be happy about it.”
“Thank
you Hector.”
He
nodded politely.
Mrs. Alice
checked for some clothes. After that, they walked outside together. Hector
informed the men to take the things back inside and lock up the place after
they are through. He would contact them for their balance on Monday.
“I
bought the land where you built your shop,” he said as they walked towards his
car. “You are free to use it if you like.”
“You
have done enough by giving us the house.”
“Well,
just know that your shop is intact if you want to use it.”
“Thank
you very much.”
They got
to his vehicle and he opened the door for her.
Renee
turned back to look at her mom. “Are you okay with it?”
“With
what?”
“Following
to his house?” Hector paid no attention to her and he turned on his ignition to
drive away.
“Yes,”
her mother replied. “We will stay at their house for a short period.”
Hector
drove away and diverted to a suya spot before heading home. Hillary and her
mother were in the living room watching a Nollywood movie when they arrived.
They were surprised to see their employees back to the house with Hector.
Hector took his mother to the room to talk with her and his father.
“Why
didn’t you lodge them in your hotel?” his mother asked after he explained.
“Harriet,”
Mr. Henshaw called his wife’s name. “This house is big enough to accommodate
them. I see no big deal for them to stay here for some time.”
“He
should have consulted me on the phone before bringing them here.”
“This is
my house mom.” He said to her.
“And this
is my husband’s house too, I am not saying they cannot sleep here but next time
ask for my opinion before you take any decision.”
“Okay.”
She gave
him a side eye. “What were you discussing with Renee this morning before going
to work?”
“Don’t I
have the right to talk to her?”
“Harriet,”
Mr. Henshaw said. “He wanted her to do something for him.”
“How did
you know about that?”
“He
asked for my permission.”
“Do you know
what he wanted her to do for him?”
“You are
beginning to talk too much you this woman.” He turned to look at his son. “I will
see them tomorrow morning. Inform Ebube to take them to their room.”
“I will
dad.” Hector said and left them to inform Ebube. Hillary shared the suya among
everyone.
The next
morning Renee and her mother thanked Mr. Henshaw for allowing them stay in his
house. Hector could not take his eyes off Renee from when they went to church
and came back. Whenever theirs eyes met each other, he winked at her.
Michael
called to ask Hector if they could hang out but he refused, lied he was sick. They
planned to see at lunch the next day. In the evening, Hector approached his
father in his room after taking his drugs.
“Renee
you have to wait behind.” he said to her as she was about to leave them in
privacy.
“Hector,”
his father said, “I hope there is no problem?”
He took
a chair, put it beside the bed, and sat down. “There is something I want to
talk to you about my life and it involves Renee.”
Henshaw
looked at Renee and back at his son. “What is it?”
“I am a
very happy man and it is because I have found someone that makes me cheerful. I
am in love father and nothing can stop me from having her.”
”From
having who?”
Renee
appeared nervous.
“Renee.”
Hector replied.
His
father laughed to their astonishment.
“Why are
you laughing father?”
“You think
I will surprise because you are telling me you love Renee? I know how many
times I have seen you look at her with those eyes. Most times you come into my
room you look at her before greeting me."
The
three of them laughed.
“We have
your consent?” Hector asked.
“Renee,
please come closer.” She did and he took her hand and Hector’s own to place
together. “You don’t expect me to say no, to refuse, to deprive my own son of
his happiness when I have mine. I am an old and sick man, I don’t have the
heart to say no.” He released their hands and signed.
“Is
there anything on your mind that is bothering you?”
Henshaw
glanced at the two of them. “I know I don’t have much time here on earth…”
“Dad
don’t talk like that.”
“It is
the truth my son,” he said slowly. “The both of you must listen to what I have
to say. The journey I see the both of you will not be smooth but very rough.
You will go through so many trails, but don’t give up on yourselves. Fight for
each other no matter what comes your way.”
They
were all silent.
“You
have my blessings.” he spoke to them.
Hector
rose and hugged his dad gently. “I have always believed you will be by my
side.”
“Who am
I to stop you from loving the woman that completes you.” He said and informed
Renee to leave the room to talk to Hector privately. She thanked her lover’s
father and left.
“Is
there anything else?” Hector asked.
“Have
you told her about Melissa?”
He
frowned. “Not yet.”
“Why?”
“I want
to tell mom about Renee first.”
He shook
his head. “No, your mother can wait but Renee has to know. Have you broken up
with Melissa?”
“No.”
“Oh my
God! What are you doing? Are you waiting on the wedding day for you to say you are
no longer interested? You know the kind of father she has, a powerful
politician. Despite my friendship with him, I have never involved myself in
polities because it is dirty and risky! Do you think he will side with me
because I am his friend? No! He will fight you with everything he has if
Melissa is desperate to marry you. You need to act fast because things will go
wrong if you don’t.”
Hector
was too weak to talk. He paced round the room thinking.
“Hector
say something!”
He stopped to pace and said, “I never
should have asked her hand in marriage, I only wanted to please mother.”
“Because
then you knew nothing about love but now you know, will you give up Renee to be
with another woman for the rest of your life?”
“Never!”
“Time
waits for no man. You need to do the right thing and be prepared for whatever
comes your way.”
Hector
tightened his face. “I will think of a way out.”
“The
earlier, the better.”
*******
Mother
and daughter sat down at the balcony.
“Mom
have you noticed something different about Hector today?” Hillary asked.
“Different?”
“Yes"
She
shook her head.
“He has
been in a cheerful mood today.” Hillary said.
“Hector
wedding is coming up soon so what do you expect?”
“I do
not think it is the wedding, something is up his sleeves but I will find out.”
“What
will you find out?” Hector asked behind her.
She
turned backwards and scratched her neck. “Nothing bro.”
He
smiled and walked to the front of them and said to his mother. “I want to get
something for dad and Renee is coming with me.”
“Did your
father give you his permission to allow her follow you?”
“Yes.”
“No
problem.”
Hector
called Renee and they went out together in his car. She was wearing one of the yellow
gowns he bought for her. He stopped after driving far away from the house.
“Where
will you like to go to?” he asked.
Her
eyebrows rose. “I thought your father sent you and me to buy something for
him?”
“No.” he
answered. “There is something important I want to discuss with you.”
“We can
discuss it anywhere.”
“If you
say so.”
He drove
away to a public beautiful garden. They walked to a quiet place and stood close
to a big tree.
“What do
you want to discuss about?” she asked.
“I want
you not to get upset or walk away from me. I know I have been a little
possessive…”
She
widened her eyes. “A little?”
He
laughed aloud and his set of white teeth flashed at her. “I admit I’ve been a
douchebag but it’s not my fault. What I feel for you is new to me and do not
blame me for my possessiveness. I will change and be the man you want.”
“I don’t
want you to be the man I want.”
“What do
you want?”
“I want
you to trust me. I want you to believe and have faith that I will not do
anything that will hurt you.”
A happy
smile ran across his lips. “I will never hurt you too and that is why I want to
tell you the truth.”
“What
truth?”
“I am
engaged to be married soon.”
Her eyes
went wild! “What!” she exclaimed. “You are engaged?”
“Yes but
I am not going to marry her because of you. My mother forced me on her.”
“Have
you broken up with her?”
“No but
I have been avoiding her.”
“How
will avoiding her stop you from not getting married?”
“I will
break up with her but I have to think and be smart on how to go about it.”
“When is
the wedding coming up?”
“In less
than a month.”
“But you
have to break up with her now.”
“Yes I
will, I promise you.”
She
folded her hands.
“Are you
cold?”
She
nodded. He pulled off his jacket and gave her to wear.
He held
her left hand and squeezed it very tight. “I used to come to this place with my
elder sister before she got married to her husband Peter. Whenever we wanted to
get away from our mother, we come here.”
“Is she
the only one you came here with?”
“Yes.”
“Will
Aunty Hope accept me?”
“She
will not only accept you but love you.”
“What
about Miss Hillary?”
“Forget
about that one.” He said and looked into her small eyes. “I have never kissed
you but I won’t tonight. I want to promise you I will never abandon you, no
matter the obstacle, nothing will stop me from having you.”
“Promise
me you will never betray me.”
“I
promise.” He hugged her for a long time. They went back home.
******
For the
past two days, Hector made sure he saw a glimpse of Renee before he went to
work. He would come back early from the office just to see her. He felt alive
and peaceful. He kept on ignoring Melissa calls, sending her text messages that
he was very busy and he promised to see her by the weekend. On a Wednesday
afternoon, he had lunch with Michael and spilled everything to him.
“You
will never end up with Renee.” Michael said.
Hector’s
eyes flashed with anger. “Is something wrong with your head?”
“No.” he
replied. “I am only saying the truth. Melissa, your mother and your future
father in law will never allow you marry Renee. There is nothing you can do to
prevent yourself from getting married to Melissa.”
“I will
see Melissa this weekend and explain things to her.”
He
hissed and shook his head at the same time. “You are wasting your precious time
to do that, but are you really in love with this girl? I need to see her.”
“I am
deeply in love with her,” he said. “You won’t believe I have never kissed her.”
He was shocked
at his statement. “Hector Ebuka Henshaw, are you sure about that?”
“I can
never lie to you my brother, I just want to see her all the time. I am not saying
I do not want to kiss or even make love to her, I am just holding myself but I
cannot take it any longer.”
“When
will I meet the love of your life?”
“Whenever
you are ready.” he said.
“I will
come to the house this week.” He rose up on his feet.
“Are you
going?” he asked surprised.
“Yes, I
am still running around for my missing cars, we have not been able to capture
the criminals.”
“I am
really sorry about that.”
“I will
call you later bro.” They shook hands and Michael left him. Hector called Renee
on the phone, informing her to dress up. He was taking her to see his elder
sister.
Hector
drove over to his house, he knew his mother, father and Melissa had gone out
together. Renee came out from the compound wearing a white knee length gown, blue
sandals and a light make up on her face. Her long hair fell down to her
shoulders. She appeared very beautiful.
When
they got to Hope’s place, she was surprised to see a girl with him. Renee
greeted her and sat down. Hector took his sister to the kitchen for them to
talk.
“Who is
that pretty girl?” she asked.
“The
cook’s daughter.”
“And
what is she doing here with you?” she asked confused. “I thought you came to
ask for what I brought from France?”
“I am
not here for that.” he said and smiled widely. “Sis, I am in love.”
She bounced
up out of joy and excitement. “Tell me this is true?”
“It is
true.”
“How?
How did it happen?”
He narrated
everything to her.
She
hugged and began to cry. “I am so happy for you.” She looked at his face. “I am
so overjoyed that you can actually be happy.”
“Please
clean your tears.”
“It is tears
of joy my brother.” Hope said and wiped her face with the back of her hand.
“Have you broken up with Melissa?”
“No and
that is why I also came here, I don’t know how to go about it.”
“You
never loved her and I am very sure she knows. You have to see her and break up
and there is nothing anyone can do about it.”
“And
mother?”
“Forget
about mom,” she said. “She won’t do anything and I will fight your battle with
you. I know it won’t be easy but we will the win at last.”
“Dad
gave us his blessings.”
She
smiled. “That’s my dad. Put your mind at rest if mom does not accept her.”
“I don’t
give a damn!”
“Good.”
she hugged him again and hurried back to the living room. Hector followed her
behind.
“Renee
stand up and hug me,” she said merrily. Renee rose up and hugged her. “I am so
happy that you have made my brother fall in love with you. I know my brother
can be stubborn, annoying, and controlling but he is a good man and you will
make him better. Whatever he has done to offend you, I apologize on his behalf.”
She glanced at her brother and back at Renee. “I prepared some food for only
two but we are going to eat it together as family.”
“Thank
you ma.” Renee said.
“You
don’t need to thank me.” She took her by the hand and led her to the kitchen.
******
“Where
are the both of you coming from?” Mrs. Henshaw asked them the moment Hector and
Renee walked into the living room.
“I have
told you to leave them alone.” Mr. Henshaw said to his wife.
“Mom I am
not a baby.” Hector spoke to her. Renee hid behind him. “I took her to see
Hope.”
“Why?”
“Harriet!
Let them be.”
She was boiling
inside at her husband for taking sides with their son instead of her. “I will
neglect what you did today because of your father. Mrs. Alice could not tell me
the reason her daughter left here with you but this must never happen again.”
“Okay
mom.” Hector apologized.
“Sorry
ma.” Renee said innocently.
“Sorry
for yourself.” she hissed at her.
The two
of them went to their separate rooms to have their baths.
After
taking his bath, Hector wore only a blue jean and a white singlet. He opened his
door gently and peeped outside. He sighted Renee along the hallway; he tiptoed and
gestured towards Renee and clutched her right hand.
“Where
are you taking me to?” she said quietly.
He did
not answer but carried her into his room and locked the door. He pushed her
gently against the wall and smelt her hair.
“You
smell good,” he whispered into her left ear. Renee gasped and she trembled in
sweet anticipation. He pressed his body against her. His eyes darkened as he
glared turned brutal. “I want you to kiss me.”
Venerable
Renee without hesitation unfastened her mouth, bit her lower lip seductively,
and gave him a kiss of affectionate sweetness. She tasted like chocolate as their
lips glued each other, electrifying sensation rushed inside them. She clinched
her arms around his neck and he held her firmly by the waist. He released his
lips but she wanted more. He raised her up and set her down on his table, tossing
away things to the floor. The passion burned him. He licked her neck and crossed
over to her chest. Her right hand travelled below and she felt him hard. Her
body shuddered as he slipped his hand under her nightie.
“I..do..
don’t want to make lo..love now.” she stuttered. They were breathing very fast.
“I will
not make love to you,” he said. “You will be the one to tell me when to make
love to you.”
“What do
you want to do?”
“Shut
up, you talk too much.” He kissed her irresistibly. She groaned as he caressed her
body.
“I
want you Hector.” she fell helplessly in romance. He stopped.
“What
happened?” she asked surprised. He dropped her down.
“I want
you to use the key to lock yourself in my room, I am coming.”
“Where
are you going to?”
“I need
to go talk to my mother.” He said and opened the door.
Hector strolled
down to the living room to see his parents and Hillary chatting.
Hillary rose
to him and spoke up before he did. “I was talking to father about my monthly
allowance.”
Hector
frowned at her. “Don’t spoil my mood tonight,” he said. “What about your
monthly allowance?”
“I want it
increased.”
He
hissed. “In your dreams, I give you two days to start calculating what you will
do otherwise your allowance will be slashed by fifty percent.”
“You will do no such thing!”
Their
father chuckled and his wife furiously glared at him.
“Really?”
Hector asked and shook his head. “Ask yourself, will I really
reduce it?”
She
stared at her brother’s eyes. “Hector please.”
“Start
behaving like a woman and be independent for once in your life.”
“But you
will be getting married in few weeks. I do not see any reason why you want to reduce
it, we will no longer be living with each other again.”
“Sorry
to disappoint you, I will be staying here.”
“What
does that mean?”
“It
means I am no longer getting married to Melissa.”
Mrs.
Harriet jumped up! What he said felt like a bomb to her. Mr. Henshaw remained
calmed and looked at his wife. Hillary stared at her brother dumbfounded.
“What
did you just say?” his mother asked him.
He
turned to face her. “Oh! I came here to tell you something before this tortoise
came to block my way. I will not marry 1Melissa again.”
“That will
be over my dead body!” she yelled.
“That is
none of my business!” he said in an angry tone. “The wedding is cancelled.”
To be
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