Shades of Romance
EPISODE 21
I was still thinking of what next to do, when a call from Joe came into my phone.
“oga where are you?, you left the house without me?” he asked with concern.
“Jenifer has disappeared, i’m at her apartment right now. I can’t find her” i answered painfully,
“oh!, should i come over?” he asked.
“no don’t worry, i’m coming to pick you up” i answered, breathed deeply and headed back to my house where he was patiently waiting with two young men.
“the boys are here for the work” he said with a smile, while i nodded with appreciation.
“negotiate with them, you are in charge. Meet me in my sitting room we you are done. We have something more important at hand” i said and went into my apartment to change my clothes.
Joe came in five minutes later, looking very serious and curious. He sat on my couch and watched me.
“her phone is switched off. I don’t know what to think. Yes she must be with Tony, Let’s go over there right away” i said with despair. He drew back and shook his head.
“i don’t think it’s a wise idea sir” he murmured.
“i don’t care what you think. Let’s go” i commanded and got up. He shrugged and followed me without another word.
On getting to Tony’s house, i parked my car across his open gate and walked in screaming his name furiously.
Two guys quickly emerged from the backyard and headed towards me as if they planned throwing Joe and I out of the compound. They however weren’t armed and so drew no fear from me.
“hey guys leave them. This is my fight” Tony suddenly shouted and emerged from the front door with a double barrel gun. The boys instantly stopped and drew back, while i scoffed with disdain.
“i see you got yourself a bodyguard, hmmm that’s impressive” he smiled and drew closer to me.
“and i see you got yourself some touts, hmmm that’s foolish” i mimicked. He frowned as the insult did its work.
“what stops me from blowing off your head right now?” he asked, cocking his gun.
“i can claim you were trespassing, i can claim robbery. I can claim self defence. I know you guys are armed, now toss your weapons” he ordered, pointing his double barrel gun at my forehead. I smiled coldly.
Of course i knew he wasn’t going to shoot. I saw it in his eyes. The fear in him was very noticeable. But yes sometimes a man can do the imaginable just to score a cheap point.
Joe cautiously drew closer to me, breathing down my neck while he quickly drew back a little and positioned his weapon very well.
It was now a battle of wits
EPISODE 22
“Jenifer is missing, is she with you?” i asked cautiously. Tony drew back again, his gun still pointing at me.
“just look at you, pointing a gun at your own brother. My tanker you burnt isn’t it enough revenge?” i asked coldly, forcing him to lower the gun with my words.
“i burnt your tanker?” he asked with surprise written over his face, but it failed to convince me of his innocence.
“your boys burnt my tanker, now Jenifer is gone, c’mon Tony how far are you willing to go for a woman. You are a man bro, you got to let some things go” i said seriously, drawing closer to him while he moved back again.
“i didn’t burn your Tanker neither did i kidnap Jenifer. All i did was report your atrocity to all my friends and family. Seems like your sins are catching up with you. There is no better revenge than that” he said with a scornful smile, tossing his gun to one of the two guys in his compound.
“return the gun to my room. We won’t be needing it after all” he said to the boys, who quickly disappeared into the house with it.
“you took away Jenifer from me. I’ll never forgive you for that, but just like i told you sometime back, i’m not ready to be a bachelor anymore. I’ll be marrying Irene in a couple of months, so i have nothing to do with Jenifer’s disappearance” he said seriously, while Joe drew close and held my hand.
“i don’t think he has your woman, let’s go” he said, dragging me out of the compound. I couldn’t just describe how i felt that moment. I was far from miserable.
Joe drove my car, while i sat at the passenger’s corner as we headed back to my house.
“Jenifer is fine, don’t despair” he tried calming me, but surprisingly, a text message from Jenifer entered my phone that same moment.
“EMMY, I KNOW YOU WILL BE LOOKING FOR ME BY NOW, BUT PLEASE FORGET ME. I’M FINE DOWN HERE, PLEASE MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE AND DON’T BOTHER LOOKING FOR ME” were the words she sent. I quickly dialled her phone number but unfortunately the line was switched off….
“no it can’t be” i cried with despair, wondering where she could be…
“where are you Jenifer?” i asked with a broken heart.
EPISODE 23
I was quite restless all through the rest of that day, giving Joe a hard time as he desperately tried to calm me.
“seriously i believe Jenifer is save where ever she is. I think she just wants to be away from you for the moment and it’s wise you respect her wish. She just wants to be away for things to calm down. Don’t you understand” he seriously said to me, but his words meant nothing to me. All i wanted was to see Jenifer, nothing more, nothing less.
“where do you think she could be?” i asked him. He shrugged slowly, looking down.
“she could be with her friends, she could be at her hometown. She has lots of places to hide, I presume” he answered, while i quickly got up with excitement.
“we have to check her school, yea someone there must know something” i said, grabbed my keys and headed out while he followed me, shaking his head in protest.
“c’mon we can’t be going there by this time of the day, it’s past 2pm already. God” he begged as we headed to my car. But i refused listening.
Unfortunately i achieved nothing, nor got any information from the school. Nobody was able to give any reasonable answer to my questions. I headed back home with despair.
“you can’t continue like this. You have to cheer up, she isn’t death. You just have to settle down, get yourself and think over the situation with a settled mind. Without a settled mind you will end up with nothing. Rest, clear your head and think properly” Joe advised once again. This time i listened to him.
“yes i think you are right. You can go home now. I can take care of myself” i said quietly, while he stared at me curiously.
“don’t worry, i’m fine. I just want to sleep and clear my head” i said to him, forcing out a smile.
“okay, i will be here early tomorrow” he smiled, stood up and left. I slowly got up, fetched a bottle of whisky and took some shots before retiring to my bedroom where i instantly fell asleep.
I woke up around 7pm feeling very sick and hungry. I dialled Jenifer’s number once again but still got the same old“phone switched off”response. I hissed, freshened up and headed to a small restaurant down the street, equally inviting my pal Selena to join me there. I sure needed a friend, someone to cheer me up and bring out my spirit.
Selena showed up an hour later with an apologetic smile on her face.
“i’m so sorry for keeping you waiting my love. It’s like you are drunk?” she apologized, kissed me and drew back with surprise after percieving the smell of alchohol from my breathe.
“c’mon let’s go home, hope you can still drive?” she asked as she dragged me to my feet.
All i wanted was my Jenifer but sure Selena was a good pal who always cured me from such pains…..
Yea i know some would frown at my action, but that very moment a dead part of me needed revival. A sort of revival only Selena could perform.
EPISODE 23
I was quite restless all through the rest of that day, giving Joe a hard time as he desperately tried to calm me.
“seriously i believe Jenifer is save where ever she is. I think she just wants to be away from you for the moment and it’s wise you respect her wish. She just wants to be away for things to calm down. Don’t you understand” he seriously said to me, but his words meant nothing to me. All i wanted was to see Jenifer, nothing more, nothing less.
“where do you think she could be?” i asked him. He shrugged slowly, looking down.
“she could be with her friends, she could be at her hometown. She has lots of places to hide, I presume” he answered, while i quickly got up with excitement.
“we have to check her school, yea someone there must know something” i said, grabbed my keys and headed out while he followed me, shaking his head in protest.
“c’mon we can’t be going there by this time of the day, it’s past 2pm already. God” he begged as we headed to my car. But i refused listening.
Unfortunately i achieved nothing, nor got any information from the school. Nobody was able to give any reasonable answer to my questions. I headed back home with despair.
“you can’t continue like this. You have to cheer up, she isn’t death. You just have to settle down, get yourself and think over the situation with a settled mind. Without a settled mind you will end up with nothing. Rest, clear your head and think properly” Joe advised once again. This time i listened to him.
“yes i think you are right. You can go home now. I can take care of myself” i said quietly, while he stared at me curiously.
“don’t worry, i’m fine. I just want to sleep and clear my head” i said to him, forcing out a smile.
“okay, i will be here early tomorrow” he smiled, stood up and left. I slowly got up, fetched a bottle of whisky and took some shots before retiring to my bedroom where i instantly fell asleep.
I woke up around 7pm feeling very sick and hungry. I dialled Jenifer’s number once again but still got the same old“phone switched off”response. I hissed, freshened up and headed to a small restaurant down the street, equally inviting my pal Selena to join me there. I sure needed a friend, someone to cheer me up and bring out my spirit.
Selena showed up an hour later with an apologetic smile on her face.
“i’m so sorry for keeping you waiting my love. It’s like you are drunk?” she apologized, kissed me and drew back with surprise after percieving the smell of alchohol from my breathe.
“c’mon let’s go home, hope you can still drive?” she asked as she dragged me to my feet.
All i wanted was my Jenifer but sure Selena was a good pal who always cured me from such pains…..
Yea i know some would frown at my action, but that very moment a dead part of me needed revival. A sort of revival only Selena could perform.
EPISODE 24
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On getting to my house, i took a quick shower before joining Selena who was already naked on the bed.
“so how do you want it?” she asked sweetly. I breathed deeply and laid beside her.
“i don’t know if i’m doing the right thing by being with you. Things are going badly for me right now” i complained bitterly. She leaned forward and rested her head on my chest.
“now tell me your problems. We have been friends for a long time, perhaps i can be of help” she asked curiously.
“yeah, i think i can open up to you. I have nothing to lose” i smiled and took my time in telling her everything. She listened with great attention and softly caressed my chest when i was done.
“the poor girl is just scared. Of course who wouldn’t be after hearing all your kinsman said concerning her, but don’t kill yourself over it. Just give her a little time for things to calm down” she advised while i shook my head.
“that’s the problem. I just can’t live without knowing that she’s alright. I just want to see her. I love that girl” i said strongly.
“of course i see that, but let’s forget about everything and concentrate on ourselves. Don’t you want to fuck me?” she asked as she fetched a wrap of condom, licked her lips and kissed me hotly. My hormones instantly lit up with fire.
“naught boy” she laughed, pulled the condom over my joystick, climbed out of the bed and switched off the lights. Seconds later, we were moaning with pleasure.
We really had wonderful sex that sapped all my energy and gave me a new breathe of life. I woke up the next morning, more relaxed and calm. My mind sharp and clear.
“If you really want to find Jenifer, the best place to search is her work place. She can’t stay away from work for long. She must report there no matter what. Thank me later” Selena said with a smile as she collected her payment for the wonderful night she gave me. I drew close and hugged her.
“thanks for everything. I’ll follow up your suggestion right away” I said with joy. She nodded, pecked me and left.
Without wasting time, i grabbed my phone and called Joe.
“i have a new job for you” i said to Joe who murmured some inaudible words.
“I need you to watch Jenifer’s school from now onwards. I have strong feeling that we will get her there” i ordered calmly and hung up, breathing happily.
“Selena was right, Jenifer can’t afford staying away from her work place for long or could she??” i asked myself over and over.
Just like i was advised, i had no choice than to sit and hopefully wait for things to turn out good…
I was quite restless all through the rest of that day, giving Joe a hard time as he desperately tried to calm me.
“seriously i believe Jenifer is save where ever she is. I think she just wants to be away from you for the moment and it’s wise you respect her wish. She just wants to be away for things to calm down. Don’t you understand” he seriously said to me, but his words meant nothing to me. All i wanted was to see Jenifer, nothing more, nothing less.
“where do you think she could be?” i asked him. He shrugged slowly, looking down.
“she could be with her friends, she could be at her hometown. She has lots of places to hide, I presume” he answered, while i quickly got up with excitement.
“we have to check her school, yea someone there must know something” i said, grabbed my keys and headed out while he followed me, shaking his head in protest.
“c’mon we can’t be going there by this time of the day, it’s past 2pm already. God” he begged as we headed to my car. But i refused listening.
Unfortunately i achieved nothing, nor got any information from the school. Nobody was able to give any reasonable answer to my questions. I headed back home with despair.
“you can’t continue like this. You have to cheer up, she isn’t death. You just have to settle down, get yourself and think over the situation with a settled mind. Without a settled mind you will end up with nothing. Rest, clear your head and think properly” Joe advised once again. This time i listened to him.
“yes i think you are right. You can go home now. I can take care of myself” i said quietly, while he stared at me curiously.
“don’t worry, i’m fine. I just want to sleep and clear my head” i said to him, forcing out a smile.
“okay, i will be here early tomorrow” he smiled, stood up and left. I slowly got up, fetched a bottle of whisky and took some shots before retiring to my bedroom where i instantly fell asleep.
I woke up around 7pm feeling very sick and hungry. I dialled Jenifer’s number once again but still got the same old“phone switched off”response. I hissed, freshened up and headed to a small restaurant down the street, equally inviting my pal Selena to join me there. I sure needed a friend, someone to cheer me up and bring out my spirit.
Selena showed up an hour later with an apologetic smile on her face.
“i’m so sorry for keeping you waiting my love. It’s like you are drunk?” she apologized, kissed me and drew back with surprise after percieving the smell of alchohol from my breathe.
“c’mon let’s go home, hope you can still drive?” she asked as she dragged me to my feet.
All i wanted was my Jenifer but sure Selena was a good pal who always cured me from such pains…..
Yea i know some would frown at my action, but that very moment a dead part of me needed revival. A sort of revival only Selena could perform.
EPISODE 25
After two days of anxious waiting, i got a very wonderful news from Joe who came into my apartment with excitement written all over his face.
“I saw your woman today and believe me, she’s very okay. She reported to work like you were expecting and i had to wait and follow her after the school closed for the day. I now know her hideout” he poured out with excitement, while i quickly got up and shook his hand.
“you are the man. So tell me, where is she hiding?” i asked curiously,
“somewhere in Ekenwan, she’s probably staying with a friend” he answered.
“good, let’s go there, let’s go right away” i shouted, grabbed my car keys and hurried out of my apartment with him.
I couldn’t control my excitement as i drove towards Ekenwan that fateful evening. I was so happy and overly excited.
We soon got to her hideout, a very cool building complex with lots of apartments.
Joe nodded and alighted, i quickly followed him and together we headed into the building, my heart beating furiously. We slowly made our way to the first floor, Joe leading the way and stopping at a door..
“here is the apartment i saw her enter this afternoon” he said with a slight nod. I drew forward and knocked on the door without wasting time. I knocked and knocked until a middle aged lady opened up and stared at us with fear.
“where is Jenifer?” i barked,
“i don’t know any Jenifer” she answered and tried to shut the door, but i was faster than her. I pushed forward, forcing my way into the sitting room and pushing aside the shocked lady in the process.
“get out now” she screamed, but i paid no attention to her because i already had caught glimpse of a lady escaping to one of the rooms as i bolted into the apartment.
I went after the lady, barging into the room without civility and freezing as my eyes feel on the fleeing woman. She was no other person than my Jenifer.
“Jenifer” i breathed.
“get out” she screamed boldly like a terrified Animal.
“Jenifer” i called out her name again, happiness filling my heart and swelling my soul….
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