SEE FINISH BY TREASURE EZURUIKE EPISODE 24

SEE FINISH BY TREASURE EZURUIKE EPISODE 24

KEISHA’S POV

You’ve just been misbehaving and he has been indulging you. The time has come for him to abandon you to learn a lesson and stop cleaning up your messes.

You are not the only one missing mum. You were not her only child, so snap out of this useless protest of yours. It’s outlived its usefulness.

Let me just tell you now Maya barked. If Miss Kira says yes to Dad, that marriage is happening, whether you approve or not.

There’s nothing you can do about it. For the first time in 15 years, Dad is happy and alive again and you have a problem with it.

All this while you’ve never cared about Dad. It has been us looking after him. I haven’t gotten married because of Dad.

I can’t leave him alone. Now he has seen someone he loves, you are giving all these excuses.”

I was surprised by Micheal’s view. I just felt for him because I hadn’t even considered dating his father, let alone marrying him.

 

Why do you want to get married to this woman? Is there no one else? How can you sink so low? Is that why you are here? Richard asked? After killing mum, you’ve found a replacement for her just like that? Did I kill your mother? Richard asked? Just how? You insisted she give you another son to replace me and she died giving birth. You must be mad Richard said, losing his temper. Saying I wanted another son, were you there when I insisted she gets pregnant? You were just 9 years old.

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He just got worked up over nothing. I tried to calm down Maya when I called her back but she was so upset and ranting.

Micheal showed up at his father’s office for a showdown. I asked him what he wanted, he shoved me out of the way.

He hissed saying you’re asking me what I want in my father’s company? I should be asking you that question. 

I stepped out of the way and he barged into his father’s office while he was having a meeting.

I heard him yell what is this I hear about you planning to get married to that gold digger outside?

Good morning to you too, Richard responded. Please can you excuse me, he pleaded with the people in his office.

As they stepped outside, I heard Richard say what is it you want Micheal and why did you decide to break up my important meeting?

Why do you want to get married to this woman? Is there no one else? How can you sink so low?

Is that why you are here? Richard asked? After killing mum, you’ve found a replacement for her just like that?

Did I kill your mother? Richard asked? Just how? You insisted she give you another son to replace me and she died giving birth.

You must be mad Richard said, losing his temper. Saying I wanted another son, were you there when I insisted she gets pregnant? You were just 9 years old.

I don’t have time for this rubbish. For 15 years I took care of you all and put up with all your protests. Well, I’m done.

Now I want to take care of myself and I don’t need your permission. I will do whatever I want and you’ve no say in it.

I have tried to indulge you enough. If you like, don’t sit up. I’m going to wash my hands of you.

If you have any trouble with the law, I won’t come to your rescue or send Keisha to clean up your image after you slapped her with your useless girlfriend.

Get out of my office Richard screamed. It was so heated. Micheal came out wearing a frown.

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Everyone stared at him because they all heard the exchange of words. He walked out and I followed him to the waiting room.

I sat beside him. What do you want? He asked me angrily, trying so hard not to sob. He looked at me and asked, did you see how he spoke to me?

You pushed him, I said. What exactly do you mean?. Remember my phone call to you? You need to calm down to understand your father.

What exactly is upsetting you? He looked at me and burst out crying. Dad has hated me since mum died.

He doesn’t check on me. Do you check on him? I asked him. He looked at me in shock.

KIRA’S POV

As Dad cuddled me and we talked for a while. We heard a knock on the door. Are you expecting anyone? Dad asked. Me? In your house? No, I’m not.

Then who is it by this time? I don’t know. Let me check it out, Dad said. A few minutes later I heard Kenny’s voice and I got scared.

Please can I spend the night here he said? I don’t want to spend the night alone. I know Kira is here.

She’s mad at me. I just want to be close to her. It’s fine, Dad said, offering him a seat. I felt like my heart would break into pieces.

Can I get you something to eat? Dad asked. Yes, I’m thirsty and I’m starving. Okay, I’ll be right back.

Dad headed to the guest room and said your husband is here and he needs you. He asked to spend the night.

He is hungry too, please go attend to him. I took a deep breath and headed to the sitting room.

I took a sneak peek first to get a glimpse of Kenny. He caught a broken figure, just lost. He wasn’t even dressed as he would. My husband’s life was in shambles.

Kenny’s dressing was always dripping with smartness and hotness, now I couldn’t say the same. He had lost it all.

I got myself together and walked into the sitting room. He stood up once he saw me. Like he was terrified. I hope you don’t mind me spending the night here.

It’s fine, I said. I hope you are not upset? I’m not. I’m sorry I didn’t know where else to go, I didn’t want to be alone.

It’s okay I said as I hugged him hiding the fact that I was close to tears. I looked up and found Dad. He smiled at me and walked away.

Let me get you food. I headed to the kitchen to dish him something to eat. I returned with food, water, and a drink. Mum was working and wasn’t home.

He devoured the food and asked for more. I got him more food. When he was done eating. I asked him if he would love to freshen up. 

He said yes, I took him to the guest room and got him some of my brother’s fresh clothes to slip into.

After freshening up he thanked me and said I’m sorry for everything. Don’t apologize to me.

He pulled me close and kissed me. I love you, I love you too, I replied. You know I’ll never intentionally hurt you? I know.

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Your mum is here, I told him. Really? Why? Your Dad is out of town. Dad didn’t want her to be alone.

Where is she? I want to see her. She’s in one of the rooms, let me take you to her. I took him to his mum.

She was so surprised to see him. Kennedy! She said softly as she hugged him. I have been so worried about you.

What are you doing here? Kira is here and I can’t be alone so I came here. He couldn’t even look at his mum. Sit down, let’s talk, she said.

I left so they could be free to express themselves. Kenny returned to the room an hour later. He looked so tired and slept shortly after.

He needed to sleep because he slept till the next morning and woke up a little aggressive. I just let it slide because I wasn’t walking in his shoes.

I made him breakfast and he got dressed and left. Kenny’s mum left the following morning.

Dad called Kenny’s therapist. He introduced himself and asked if they could talk. She gave him an appointment. He took me along.

She was eager to hear what Dad had to say. I don’t know if this is ethical or not, so let me apologize just in case it’s not.

This is my daughter, Kenny’s wife. I could see how surprised she was. She smiled at me as that doctor smiled.

I’m here to talk about my son-in-law. I know you’re his therapist. I don’t know what progress you’ve made with him but he has become so violent and aggressive lately towards everyone especially Kira, his wife.

Yesterday we found out something I’m not aware of if you are aware of it or if he’s told you. What is it? Kendall asked.

He was sexually abused. Excuse me! In prison? Yes. How did you find out? Kendall asked.

His friend confided in us. I can’t name the friend but I’m just desperate to get help for Kennedy.

I have to say I’m not surprised, Kendall said. I have always felt he was hiding something but I didn’t know what.

I have asked him too if there’s something he is hiding but he gets more aggressive after that question.

Have you made any progress with him since your sessions began? Honestly, I haven’t, Kendall said. 

He doesn’t trust me to open up to me. It looks like he was forced to come to therapy.

This is not good, Dad said. My daughter left him because of his aggression and violence. He flung a hot cup of tea at her. 

He has threatened to kill her and bury her, then the next minute he is kind and loving. He is so erratic.

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Thank you for providing this piece of information. It’ll go a long way to help. You should understand that trauma is not easy to get over.

He needs all the love he can get and support. Is there a way you can get him to open up about his abuse?

It’s a gradual process but it won’t be easy. In cases of abuse victims are usually threatened and subdued so it’s difficult to get them to open up.

CHIKANMA’S POV

Somehow you feel you’re selling out if I buy you a gift and give you some monetary gift.

I always see the look on your face like I’m violating something which I’m not aware of.

The truth is that I am just not used to being with people and not giving them things or buying them gifts.

It just comes naturally but with you is very difficult. 

I wish you could see the look on your face like you are selling out and letting your guard down and allowing me to take advantage of you.

Since we got back from seeing my mum it’s been months.

I can count what I’ve given to you and how many times have taken you out.

You don’t feel comfortable going out to dinner with me, even if it’s a work dinner as my plus one.

I’m just wondering if that’s going to change now or if we are going to keep having the same issues. 

You don’t have to blame me, I said. My husband always provided for me before he passed.

This world is a harsh place no matter how we try to water it down.

I have to be very careful about the things I accept from anyone because I don’t want to have to choke on many of them. 

I’ve met so many men and they all wanted to help me with strings attached and the truth is that that’s how a lot of men are.

I have met such kinds of men a lot. They want to help me but with strings attached and since I’m not willing to give any strings I have to reject whatever offers I get. 

I have to admit that you’ve been different but people change.

I keep expecting you to turn around and ask me to repay the things you’ve done for me.

The truth is I can’t repay them so I’m just being a little careful to not over accumulate what I cannot repay, I said.

For the dinner date, we were not dating so I felt uncomfortable each time we were seen together.

We just have to be careful because you know things are not just what they seem.

Alright, I have heard you, he said. I am glad we have been able to clear off these issues. 

We left the dinner and headed home. Gerald asked to speak to my children after offering them what he had gotten them. 

He took them outside and said I would like to ask you something and I would like you to be very honest with me. 

I wondered what he was going to ask them because I was in striking distance of where they were and I could hear what they were saying. 

He started with my son and he said can I ask you something and my son said, of course, you can.

Promise me you won’t get upset, Gerald said and my son said I promise. 

Then he said I wanted to ask your permission. Jared said my permission? To do what?

Gerald said to date your mother. I could see the expression on Jared’s face.

Why do you need my permission? Jared asked Gerald. 

It’s just tradition, Gerald said. I know I’ve been around you for a while.

I’ve just been friends with your mother but now I want to take it up a notch and I did not want you to find out from someone else. 

I wanted to ask your permission to know if it’s okay with you.

Jared said does mummy know, have you asked her? 

Gerald said I have asked her but I wanted to ask you too to be sure you were okay with it.

I know we are cool, we hang out, we play games but I want to be wary of not taking your father’s place in your heart and your life. 

I didn’t want to take it for granted and feel like you two don’t matter.

I just wanted to clear the air and be sure you are cool with what I’m doing with your mum. 

Jared said I don’t have a problem with that as long as mum is cool with it and you make her happy that’s all that matters to me.

I know she thinks we don’t know but I see her pain and I know when she cries, even though she doesn’t want us to know but I do know when she cries. 

When she goes into the bathroom and spends a long time there and comes out sniffing I know she’s cried.

I see all her struggles and I just want her to be happy. 

When I heard those words from Jared. I became emotional because I never expected that they knew when I cried and I never expected them to see my pain. 

Gerald asked Jane what she thought. She told him she didn’t think anything about it.

She asked him to bribe her so she could say yes. He laughed so hard and said bribe you with what?

She said you know what I like, ice cream will do. 

To be continued

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