Rapid knocks on my door had me blotting up on the bed, who
could it be, there is urgency in that knock that did havoc to my nervous system.
"Who is at the door?" I asked.
"No time for pleasantry open up, this game is over." I heard Sabbatine voice coming through the door.
I tried to comprehend what game over is, but I can't. Before I could make up my mind to either stay put or open the door, he spoke once again.
"You might think I have time for this, but you are wrong. I can break down this door and no one can stop me now." That had me jumping to the door.
You might want to ask me why I jump to the door, I know this mini-man will never get this confidence if something is not wrong.
I threw the door open to see my cousin there looking very bad in every sense of the word I do not know how to describe what I saw.
My cousin's eyes were blood-red as if he has been crying for hours, what had me, was the fact that he is trying to hide it and failed at it miserably.
I wondered why, I know that; not even the death of my uncle could provoke this mood, or am I wrong?.
He looked at me straight in the eyes, like 'You see my pain so what and pushed himself into my room.
He walked pass me and I flinch thinking he wants to grapes me, he just shook his head, gave me a sad smile and walked to my reading table.
"Lovett to be candid; I have lost every interest in sleeping with you the moment I knew my supposed dad pushed me out to have you."
My mouth dropped open, where is this misconception coming from?
"I didn't ....."
"Please spare me the lies," he said quickly cutting me off, I guess the lies make him comfortable so I kept quiet need to know where this is going.
He studied my face for a while then said.
"My dad, the only man that is a dad to me, never a husband to my mum but a good uncle to you is dead, he died this morning at 6:45 am precise."
He stood up walked to the door then turned to face me
"My mum wants you out of this house at sunset" with that he walked out of my room without a backward glance.
I step backwards until my leg hit the bed then sank into it, this is it, my last blood relative, dead in this country, I AM FOREVER LOST WITH NO CLUE
My brain stopped functioning, as I knew I am in more trouble than I can stand.
She wants me out by sundown, where am I going? I got up with determination, I had to look for the pieces of paper my uncle gave me.
Outside my room I walked straight to my uncle's room and turn the handle, surprisingly it easy opened, I walked in.
The room has been swept clean I looked around, everything is well arranged.
I quickly looked around for any loose paper lying around or in drawers, but came up with nothing, dejectedly I left the room.
I walked back to my room quietly, but along the line run into the old witch, at first, I was too far gone in thought to care if I bumped into someone or not.
"Going in to mourn your lover." I look up at her and anger blur my vision.
"I do not know what gives you the impression that accusing the innocent is right, but come to think of it if you were not too busy screwing a boy your son's age, you would have been in his bed"
I rushed my words knowing if I do not I will not be allowed to land my point before being shut down.
Her hand came flying to my face but I was ready for her, my hand flew up and held hers stopping the impact of her slap.
she looked so mad raised the second hand has I refused to let the first hand go, surprisingly my strength matched hers and I am sure I could tackle her and win her in any fight.
I held on to both her hands and she wrestled to free them. after a while I released her hand and she staggered back not expecting the sudden release.
"You little witch, how dear you" she streamed and Sebastien came running. Just what I need to complete this madness.
" what is it, mum?" He asked looking bored the instant he saw it was his mum and I
"I want this bitch out of this house this instant," she screamed, Sabbatine rolled his eyes and turned to leave.
"That's what you want mum, not my will so handle it yourself" with that he walked away slowly turning back to look at us then shook his head then moved out of sight
The witch watched him leave with her mouth opened, I am sure she is surprised to see she was alone in this. I just wondered why all of a sudden he want out of this.
"You will go to your room pack your things and leave this house this instant," she said bringing me back to her.
"But where do you want me to go" I asked as the realization of my present situation hit me hard on the face
"I do not know and I do not care" was her reply "if you like sleep under the street bridges for all I care but I can no longer stand your misfortune."
I looked at her shook "misfortune?" I ask
"Yes first your mum then your Dad now your uncle who else do you have in mind to kill?" she asked
This is too much, I did not kill anybody, what I can not believe is; a witch is holding me responsible for the death of my family.
Tears formed in my eyes, and I knew I can not let her see she is winning so I ran to my room and lock the door after me.
I sat on the floor and let the tears flow, the death of my mother played back in my head. I have cried for hours when I heard a knock on my door.
I did feel like answering so I remain where I was, the knock came again and also with Sébastien's voice so low I can hardly hear him.
"Please open your life may depend on what I want to tell you" slowly I craw to the door lift myself to a kneeling position and opened the door then craw back to my position close to my bed
I sensed him walking in and closing the door gently because I did not spare him a glance. He came and sat beside me on the bed, his leg touching my side.
I moved away quickly turning to face him. I look up at him since he was on the bed and I was on the floor. He did not make any attempt to come closer so I was grateful
"Listen to me carefully, my mother's thoughts towards you are not good at all, she knows if you die just like your dad and uncle no one will look for you." my eyes widen as realization drawn on me
"Yes he affirms" then looked away as if he regress what he is doing "I begged her to let you leave so please go." he brought out a bag I didn't know he brought with him, then brought out money.
"I know this is not enough to rent a house but that is all I can get at this time if you keep in touch then I can bring you more from time to time." I eyed the money
"Why are you all of a sudden acting nice?" I speak out my thought.
"I failed Luke" he simply said as he stood up dropped the money on my bed and walked to the door. "Please leave now when you still can"
"Why should I believe you?" I asked
"Sadness crossed his eyes "I won't ask questions if I were you, I will just obey, anyway I did my part; I wash my hands free of you" with that he closed the door behind him.
I jumped up immediately energy returned to my body, now is not the time to play weak. I cannot put anything pass that witch, and Sabastian must be a very good actor to pull off all those emotions
I know he can't act to save his own life, so this is very serious. with that, I start to throw my few belongings into my bag as I thought of where to stay for a few weeks to sought out myself.
I know uncle Luke's office will be out of it because that witch of a wife will make sure nobody helps out, I am a threat to her total ownership.
I am sure uncle will include me in his will for that company, he mentioned it once reason he want me to come to work with him back then.
This leaves me with only one choice a stranger.