"how is she?" Paschal asked worriedly after they took her to one of the rooms to rest.
"She's fine" Mariam paused and continued; "she'll have to stay with us for a while to recover fully. So you'll go ahead and bring her things from-- from wherever she's staying" Mariam left. "But ma'am--" Paschal stopped her and she turned saying; "you can stay if you wanna" she sighed and before exiting, added; "Wilson will assist you in bringing hers and your luggages" She concluded.
Paschal was helpless. He knew Joey would never agree to stay but she was far from speaking right now. He was full of regret. He had no option and walked out.
He decided not to disturb Wilson and go bring some few stuffs they'll be needing by himself. But just as he was about to open his Mercedes door, Wilson came running by.
"Ma Mariam told me to go with you" he panted.
"Thanks but I want to..."
"She told me already. Can we get to it?" He entered the Mercedes leaving him standing. Paschal felt exhausted and disappointed. He resigned, entering the vehicle also.
"So...uhm...how did you meet her?" Wilson asked after battling with his mind on wether to ask questions or not.
"You mean Joey? Well,we kinda met each other" Paschal continued driving.
"How?" Wilson let his curiosity have the best of him.
"We just bumped into each other one-day and after then it seemed the universe was bent on making us see again" he said dreamily.
Aaargh,bunch of trash,Wilson taught to himself. "I think you're with her 'cos of something" he mumbled. "You said?" Paschal asked. "Nothing... I was just thinking maybe you want something from her" Wilson said. "Where is that coming from?" Paschal sensed something. "As if you didn't hear what happened in the dining today" Wilson scoffed. "And how does that connect with this?" Paschal was disturbed, he brought his attention to Wilson's, trying hard not to drive carelessly.
"She was raped Paschal, don't you get it? She needs to get deserted from such thoughts" Wilson said.
"Meaning what? That I'm gonna hurt her?" Paschal blinked continuously. "Excuse me Wilson but I'm not like you" Paschal spat out.
"And what do you mean not like me?" Wilson grew angry. He already disliked Paschal right from the very beginning but the passion grew now.
"I'm not answering any stupid questions here" Paschal said. "I didn't say anything stupid" Wilson out grew Paschal's patience. "Damn it Wilson! I don't care okay? Just keep your shit to yourself" Paschal lashed out.
"Hmm... I sense jealousy" Wilson said. Noting Paschal didn't move an inch,he continued; "what are you even after her for?"
"Are you thinking I want to use her?" Paschal grew angry.
"Maybe. Who knows? Oh,you know" he smiled at him. Paschal couldn't believe his ears right now. "Look,if you like her,tell her yourself and hear the NO!, she'll say to you" Paschal yelled at him. "Well it isn't about that,I wasn't saying I liked her" Wilson said and then continued unsatisfied; "but, what makes you think she'll tell me no if I ask her? Do you think she loves you?" Wilson asked proudly.
"We're already engaged, okay?!" Paschal pushed the exhaust speeding to his house.
Wilson was shocked by what he said.
Wilson grew more shocked at the way Paschal drove his car with speed. He held on to his seat belt looking frightened at Paschal. Why is he on high speed? Was he mad at my questions?, He taught. He watched as Paschal drove steadily in increasing speed. At the end of the mountain road he suddenly slammed on his brakes, skidded across the road, straightened up and turned on Wilson as if he were out of his mind.
"Don't you get it?" He screamed at puzzled Wilson.
He came out of his car and Wilson followed suit. "Her father raped her,she ran away,we met each other,she saw me as her true love and we stayed together!"
"After a while,we found out her parents were looking for her and she,by herself, decided to come! We love each other" he broke down.
Wilson's brain stopped at Paschal saying Davidson raped Joey,he believed he didn't hear well. "Did you just say Mr Davidson raped Joey?"
"She told me herself. You've gotta believe me now than ever man. It took me time to even believe what she said was true" Paschal said.
Wilson grew white suddenly. "Goddamn it!" He blew the bonnet of the vehicle with his fist in anger. And in rage he took Paschal off guard, holding him tightly by his collar. "You crazy dumb fool! You lie! You lie!" He yelled.
"Don't you get it?!" Paschal bawled out, grabbing Wilson's hands on his collar and shaking him.
Wilson froze. Paschal was raged. They starred at each other for what seemed like hours or so to me....
Letting each other free Paschal went back inside the car. "Let's just get to my house and pick her stuffs"