Teeth and claws are all but show in some cases. Some people bite only when beaten, some bite because they can, while some bite first instead of being the defendant. Some on the other hand bite without the presence of teeth nor claws but still, they attempt. The simple show of teeth is the invitation for claws to erect and battle. Sometimes that is the only possible solution but oftentimes we lack the guts to act.
There was silence in the hall after the showing of the DNA test, no one saw that coming, even I.
If that is enough to prove his claim then let us continue with this peace and silence. said Mr Desmond. To my daughter Grace, I give 3% of my company and 30 acres of land in my hometown, and lastly the building she currently lives in. My last act as CEO of the company, I make her the accountant and if anyone deems her unfit for this position they should be a vote amongst all the shareholders after the reading and signing of this will as is the normal way for this company.
Since when do the dead have a say in the affairs of the living argued Simon?
The dead as you say it has rights and that right is being exercised in this very meeting, as he said, if the family deems her unfit they should have a vote if she is to stay or step down. If that is all I continue...
A vote by whom sir?
Is my reading confusing Sir Simon? By all the shareholders and that includes everyone mentioned here in this document.
The accountant office has always been led by my uncle and things have been going well.
Sorry sir, but not according to your father. The company has always been about family and that has not changed. Before he died he discovered a huge amount was being transferred to another account, a private account, a personal account, but he was unable to act before he died. This case will also be handled by the new accountant. Further details will be disclosed by the new accountant as she and her new set of employees will handle this case as she sees fit. Do you still have any questions for me sir Desmond?
No, answered Simon.
If that is all, to my lost son and hair of the Osimhen family James, I give 20% of my company...
Impossible shouted almost everyone in the hall as they turned back to look for James.
He must be out of his mind. Surely he is not in his normal sense for him to do something as absurd as this said, Mrs Judith.
Apparently mam. He was not. He was in good health and a clear state of mind when he wrote this document, if you need further proof here is his result from all the necessary tests needed if one is seen to be insane and as you can see in these tests, he was in a perfect condition. He passed the test results to Mrs Judith.
She took it and read it intensively. To hell with this bloody test result, he must be insane and over my dead body a stranger takes over my life's work. You sir Desmond are a traitor to this household...
Enough of this madam he shouted. As I said I am simply honouring the last wishes of a dear friend and this is also my job, so please let me do my job, he shouted.
I will take this case to the high court, this is not what I signed up for, after all the betrayals, he did this, he will not go scot-free even in death, I promise you sir Desmond. And as for you, you are not welcomed in this family and you will take nothing from my sweat. Do have that in mind. she concludes.
There is no point arguing this, it has already been signed by the high court in Abuja and there is nothing anyone can do about it. You have no case for there is proof in everything you have in mind madam. Your husband saw all of this coming after his death, I advise you to settle your differences with each other instead of escalating it for make no mistake, there is nowhere you will go that will accept your case.
If I may continue. I give him 120 acres in my land in Worri, my estate in Worri. All my trucks and also 20% of the money presently in my account and nothing more.
To Joyce, I give my travelling agency. This includes all assets and properties. To the rest of my daughters born out of wedlock, the one's present and the ones not here I give 80% of my money presently in my account and also my trust fund.
Impossible, that by right belongs to my son and nothing can change that, said Mrs Judith.
This use to be the case but it appears your husband also made changes there.
Simon has always been the next of kin to his trust fund.
Not anymore ma. He changed it a year ago to all his bastards' daughters, no one in particular, it is to be divided equally among them.
I believe this document is understood by everyone present here and accepted by the majority here. If there are questions please do not hesitate to ask or call. Documents of deeds and properties will be filled to your present residential address, this meeting is being recorded by audio and video. I believe this is the conclusion of this meeting.
Wow, I did not see or even imagine this to happen. Father is as con as a fox don't you think? asked Grace.
Yes, he was, I believe things are going to get bloody before this room is cleared, and why are you are smiling?
why not, things did work in my favour and yours as well, you should be very happy.
Believe me, I am but, It's not wise to show this in the presence of people who don't like you very much.
Who cares what they think? Look, majority of the people here are happy, as are you. They can't do anything in the presence of everyone, they know that everyone here has had enough of their mistreatment and would not hesitate to do them harm if their reason is well justified. Now, who's in danger now, we or them?
You are a target not just to them but to some you consider to be friends.
True, but today, fuck the haters. we are going to attend the party tonight and you my friend are going to be my escort. The most important male bastard and the most important female bastard, that is poetic and you have an eye for danger.
You do have your way of seeing things and which party are you talking about?
I don't know how they do things where you come from but here, we celebrate after a victory. Some of our brothers and mostly sisters organised a party despite the outcome of this meeting and to our surprise, it went really well, again I see no reason not to celebrate. You are coming with me even if like it or not.
Let's get out of here. Things are about to get heated.
Alright, you invite me to come with you but I have a feeling you don't know anywhere.
That is true.
See, you are not the only one who notice things.
We came out of the mansion and got into her car. we rode off the mansion to her apartment which was not far from the mansion. It was another mansion but not as big, not even close. The inside was well furnished, most of the furniture is Italian. If she was the one that designed this house then she has good taste.
So, why do you live so close to the main house?
In truth, I've always wanted to belong but... never mind, I just love this city.
Of cause you don't, you just tell yourself that to make your staying here justified. If I was to judge with my experience I would say you are spying on them but the question is, why?
This family is full of secrets and so many deceitful endeavours you can't possibly imagine, and you know the worst thing about it? This is only the beginning of a string of mysterious events.
What exactly are you saying?
Not to worry, you can't understand, yet. So, I can tell you are not from here, what are your plans?
For the first time in a long time, I have no idea what to do next, but one thing I know is I can't stay here.
Then where do you want to stay? don't tell me you are going to stay in Worri.
I might, like I said I have no idea what to do. I never told you I live in Worri.
It's hard to miss no matter how you try to change your assent, it's still there, not to worry your secret is safe with me.
And what might that be?
Do you think no one knew you were coming? From the last time I spoke to dad, he was in Worri, a day before he was killed and he told me quite a few things.
Like?
He told me he has another bastard and he was going to do something crazy and a few other things as well.
I thought you said you were not close to the family?
In truth am not, but, I and dad did have an understanding, don't get me wrong he was not a good man but he was straight.
So let me ask you, are you straight?
We've been talking for some time now and you still haven't noticed am as cunning as a fox, but, I am truthful or at least I try to be. the only problem is people don't get me until it's too late. But you are an exception. Do feel at home, if you walk down this hall to your right you can pick any room of your choosing, someone will get you whatever you need, we'll talk when I get back.