I walked back to my cell beaming with smiles. Sebastian was sitting on his bed reading a book. I climbed onto my bed and started humming to myself.
" So why did the General want to see you?" Sebastian asked suddenly
I sat up and looked down at him. " Well, he called me because he wanted to tell me that he is impressed with me and wants me to be cleaning his office for him, in return from protection".
" I hope you did not take up that offer?" he asked with a serious tone
" Of course I did. I do need that protection, you know. And besides it will be easier to walk around this halls when everyone gets to know you can't be messed with", I replied
I don't know why I was so excited about being the general's boy but, I was. And Seb did not feel excited or happy for me.
" I don't trust that man. I don't know. There is something about me which gives me a bad vibe about him. You need to be careful", Sebastian warned
" What's wrong, Seb? Is there something you are not telling me?" I narrowed my eyes and looked at him
" Just don't trust him too much, okay. I don't think it's just a favor he wants to do you. There could be something more", Sebastian warned me again
Sebastian was really scaring me with what he was saying. Maybe he knew something about the General and is not telling me.
I sat down in deep thoughts. My mind acting all crazy with these silly thoughts again.
Two years later
I had been working for the general just like he had wanted me to. It has been two years since he made me that offer and I never regretted that decision.
Soon, all the prisoners heard about the general's protection over me and never tried to mess with me. I was very happy about that. This means that no one would bother me in here and I would be able to breathe easy in here.
My lawyer knew about it and he was so grateful to General for keeping me under his wing. He knew I would be safe with him and that he would do me no wrong. Oh, how wrong he was!
I had access to the general's office. I could go into the office anytime I wanted and had a spare key with me. The general trusted me with everything and I made sure to do anything I could for him to keep trusting me.
One morning, he decided to show me the other side of his office. I had been to his office several times, but, I had not been in that locked up room before.
" I trust you. That is why I want to show you what is inside this room. Apart from my trusted officers whom I work with, you are the only person who will see this place", he said to me.
I was delighted about it. I was happy he trusted me enough to show me this place. So I followed him inside. The room was as beautiful as the office. This room looked like a small apartment.
There was a bed at one part of the room. He had a mini kitchen and bathroom inside as well. The interior decor was to die for. The room was just very homely.
" Wow, this place is breathtaking", I stood there, amazed at everything I was seeing
" Thank you. I knew you will love it once you see it", he replied
" Thank you for trusting me with this", I said a bit teary eyed
He smiled. That was one of the most gentle smile anyone has ever given me. It made my heart happy.
I went back to my cell after spending some time with general. Sebastian was there, waiting for me.
" Where were you?" I waited for you so that we could go have breakfast together but you never came", he complained
" I was with the general. He brought me breakfast later after I had finished with my work", I replied
" You were with him? Dave, you have been spending too much time with this man. I thought I already warned you not to get too close to him. I don't want to see you badly hurt", he said. He looked quite concerned
" He is not a bad man. He is just trying to make me feel okay in this place. Do you know how hard it is, waking up everyday, knowing very well you can no longer do the things you used to do?" I was frustrated and I wanted Sebastian to see that.
" Believe me, I know how that feels. But that man, he is bad news. Stay away from him before he hurts you", he said again
Why was Sebastian doing this? What does he want from me? Does he want to see me down, everyday?
I frowned and shook my head. I did not know what was coming. I should have listened to Sebastian and stayed away from the General.