Mr. Benard paused a little taking in more breath then raised his head towards both Jake and Alin. He stared at them silently his fingers tapping on his knees as if thinking what to say. He leaned back on the couch adjusting his position again as he begins his talkings.
' Alin, to be true, l want you two to know that l never had any bad intentions towards any of you. Bella and Mike were my only children whom l raised by myself after the death of their mother and till now am holding them. I raised you Jake, took you to school like my only son, because l wanted to protect you.
' Jake's the one who brought you here when you were badly injured in Yhir City. Those butchers could have come for you and finish you off the moment they could have found you lying unconscious. Am the one who paid your hospital bills and even though l knew you'll run away but one think l was sure of was you cannot go back cause it's far from your city.' he paused glancing at them.
' Un.... uncle, why are you so much interested in helping us. Did you promised my dad.... Oohhh l mean our dad about something? Alin asked a bit tensed.
' Hmm! Alin. I will never forget the effort your dad did to me. Even though some were against him, what l saw in him was more different than his outward appearance. I remember well one day when my company had once backslided and it couldn't be fixed at once and every member of my party was pressuring me to sell my it to one of the best tycoons people in the world cause l wasn't able to pay them on time. My company was the only hope l had in my life which will raise me, but when l saw it vanishing right Infront of me, l almost die cause of stroke. My family's needs that's where l was depending on and to be sincere l was the young upcoming business man. My business was young at that time. And also l merely talk to other business people so finding ideas and help were also my challenges.
' Ummm! I was given a period of two months to make my company grow or else it will be taken away from me. I saw everything around me dancing and laughing at me. All day l used to walk from Bashir City to Lafghan, Lafghan city to Yhir but l never found anyone willing to help even of how big my ideas were. At the end of the agreed period, l was taken to the board room where we usually hold our meetings to sign the papers. It was as if they were demanding my own company by force but even the guts to say l can't, l didn't have.' How would l pay my workers and how would l improve my business if l don't sign?' so upon giving up and taking the pen in my hand, l just close my eyes and let it go, but that moment l went to put my signature, Your father burged in making the temperature in the room to raise. People knew him as Chair Leader. The most prominent leader in all companies that does exists. I breathed slowly a sigh of relief escaping from my heart when my eyes locked up with his. I knew my company was never meant to be for someone else's. Till now l do respect your father alot and he was the one who made me to succeed in everything l did even though he was two years younger than me.' he finished narrating his life pass story taking a bite on the banana he was still holding.'
' Pheeewww! What an untold story l have ever heard. No wonder my father was the most respected above all. So, am l really safe here? She asked jolting their sense.
' Probably no, You need to go back to Yhir City then Jake will accompany you later. His wherebouts are yet to be known. You're their only target now, you can't hide in Bashir City forever.' he explained making her pulse to increase.'
' Do they know that you're helping me? What if they come for you and...
' There's nothing to worry about me. Even if they find me, they won't get any evidence that l was having you in my own house. Despite all, there's nothing to worry again about Jake, he'll be visiting Yhir City to find how your dad's company is going. I heard they are fighting for it.'
' I don't know how to appreciate you uncle. And l never knew l have such a cute big brother. Oooohh! Am so happy uncle.' she said running into uncle Benard's arms then back to Jake who was caught offguard.'
' Alin, am not used to sudden hugs, back off.' Jake fired escaping from his hug but she got him again.'
' Brother! Didn't you miss me, even though we are steps, l still take you as my only handsome brother.' she smiled.
' Ahhhh! Now am your cute brother when you almost hit me the other day. Again l thought that you would be sad or angry for knowing everything.'
' Huh! Are you stupid, see ehhh! I used to wish artilist to get even a small brother cause l was tired of being alone but l never got the chance. Now God has given me why should l be angry, especially to my only cute brother, Mmhh! She muttered poking his nose as Benard smile at them slowly his head shaking.
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' Small cute brother, sweet brother Bean, are you awake? Benny called as he and Bailey enter inside his silent room.'
' Do l look like am dead in your eyes you morons. I know you are death wishers so please walk out of my room in peace.' Bean replied turning to the other side of his bed.'
' We are not here to wish your death cute brother. We are here to give you our present, what you normally like, right brother Benny!' said Bailey as Benny nods.'
' Whaaat! My sweet Candy. Where is it, l want it now.' Bean beamed spranging out of his bed immediately.'
' Ahhh! Ahhhhh! Be slow. Hurry hurry has no blessings.' Retorted Benny with a slight chuckle.'
' Now, how are you feeling so far? He asked as Bailey leans on the door.
' Probably l feel super good now than yesterday. Eheeeh! Where's big brother Benzyl?
' He went to the office early today to sign some documents. He assigned us to check on you before he comes back.' Bailey responded.
' Ahhh! Why does he still trust you after what happened? You know l haven't forgiven you guys.' he said angrily.'
' We're so sorry, even you yourself you knew we didn't mean to hurt you. We regret it too,' Benny said staring back at Bailey.
' I know that. Don't stare at me like the drowning chickens which needs help. Anyway what's the time.' he asked.
As they continue to chit chat, they found themselves time has passed and Benzyl was there on the door standing his eyes staring at them. Without a word, he moved closer and pinch both Bailey and Benny for unknown reason then hugged Bean tightly in his arms leaving them in thoughts.