💓💗 Beautiful
Mystery 💓💗
( Oceana )
By: Ukinebo Glory
Episode 3
Noah's Pov;
I ran to the parking lot and got into the car immediately, reversed, then drove home.
I wasnt thinking straight but I did my best to drive on a normal speed and avoid getting into an accident
I didn't even know why I had left school. I didn't even know why i was going home
oh! Lord.
I got home about an hour later of careless driving. I drove straight to the garage and parked before rushing out of the car like someone that was possessed
the gatekeeper and other workers I saw on my way stared at me - they all looking perturbed as they used to their eyes to ask themselves the question ' what's wrong with young master'
I didn't bother to reply to any of their greetings. I rushed in and hurriedly climbed up the stairs heading to my room
I got to my room and started pacing; after dropping my school bag
I was restless as hell and couldn't think straight
think, think, think, think Noah!
gosh!
there has to be something I can do. I can't let dad find out about it. its gonna be the end of me
I remembered how pissed and enraged he was when he found out about me belonging to a gang and all he went through to ensure it didn't become the end of me
the incidents had almost put an end to my beautiful career
I walked round the room - restlessly. my breath rattled, my eyes were shut, the only thing I could hear at that moment was the rapid beating of my heart; aside that, I couldn't hear anything else.
I feel so stupid right now...like, what the hell?
I opened my eyes and walked slowly to the bed. I slumped on it immediately and faced the ceiling shutting my eyes as tight as ever
I stayed this way for a while; not thinking, not meditating...nothing - I just felt like having a serene and sane moment to myself; and then, there came a gentle knock on the door which made my heart skip a bit
I sat up from the bed instantly
who was at the door? I panicked as i tiptoed to it
there's no way anyone can get into the compound that easily, right?
I thought of the possibility of it being dad but brushed it off immediately.
dad can't be home by this time of the day?
I said to myself as I stood close to the door, holding the door handle
I summoned up lots of courage and opened it and the sight of the person I saw brought relief to my pounding heart
" dad?" I shrieked
thank goodness! he was the one
he stared at me hands akimbo and a really pissed look on his face
" why are you home" he pushed me slightly out of the way and walked in, his head turning at intervals - I guess he was trying to see if I was doing something suspicious
I cleaned the beads of sweat from my forehead. my fears were gone but I knew I still have dad to contend with, because he's not gonna let me off the hook so easily
now; what do I tell him is my reason for not being in school! I asked my self mentally
" I thought you were all dressed up this morning? how come you're home?" his voice came up again, he was trying hard not to be angry
" why are you home? I thought you went to the office already?" I asked in return
he wiggled his brows at me
" what happened son? what did you do again?" he said - his words coming out in whispers
" I don't know what you're talking about" I denied, walking to the bed as I backed him
" I only came home because I wasn't feeling too well. I told you before that I didn't like that school" I rasped
he scoffed and took his hands backwards
" really?" he asked with a scrutinized look
" what do you mean really?"I asked
he shrugged and walked to the door, then paused holding the handle
" you know you can always talk to me if you want to" he said then opened the door
" by the way; I forget a very important document at home and came back to get it, that's why I'm home" and with that he finally walked out
I didn't care about the last part of his sentence, the only one I cared about was the first
he do have a point; I mean, it had been both of us since mom's death
it had been both of us against the world, and we've always had each others back
I need to tell him about the threat? I need to open up to him; but how? how do I do that?
i ruffled my hair with my hand, and sat dejectedly on the bed
hah!! it was just so hard
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ONE WEEK LATER
its been one week since the incident and I still haven't summoned up courage to tell dad about it; I think it's also because I didn't get any more calls after that day
had they finally decided to let me be? if that was the case then I would be the happiest person on earth, but no - infact reverse was the case
I was driving to school when three cars drove speedily and stopped in front of me making me halt
I almost hitted my head on the steering
I opened the door and came out of the car, ready to unleash my anger on the goddamn driver, but the person I came face to face with, made me almost pee on my pants
master khaid - the most dangerous, powerful and ruthless drug lord anyone can ever think of
he was feared by all and respected by many - I happen to fall in the first category because he shows no mercy and could kill me right here and now
he was popularly refered to as ' master'
my breath hitched, the cold breeze from the nearby trees made me quiver even more
I couldn't even afford to look him in the eyes
he walked slowly to me, puffing smoke out of his cigarette - his boys behind him
" Noah, Noah" he called in an affectionate tone
" wh...what do you want from me?" I asked trying to sound brave and unscathed, but my question only made him to laugh
" what the hell do you want from me? I ask you again" I yelled, my heart pounding
" ohh! I've always loved your guts and that's why you were my favourite; and that's why I want you to come join the Gang- it's better than the one Brian introduced you to. " he spoke and puffed some of the smoke to my face
I chuckled and left a grin on my face
" and I know you already know why I'm here" he said smirking equally
how I wish I could slap that smirk off his stupid face?
what an asshole?
" if you think im gonna join your little gang of thieves and drug addicts, then you're surely mistaken because am not about that life anymore. I'm a changed person now and I don't wanna break my promise to my dad" I spoke with so much confidence, looking him straight in the eyes
he let out a hysterical laughter which I find very annoying
how irritating!
" oh! boy; when will you grow up? I thought you were brave? what happens to the strong, brave and confident young Noah I once knew? the one that wanted to explore every part of life. the one that would always come running to me for help - for more drugs, women, money, fame; name it. what happened to him? is he now so chicken hearted?" he teased, walking round me as he spoke
I didn't let his words get to me
" I don't have to answer to you anymore. you've lost before; and trust me, you're still gonna lose if you wanna go down that road with me - again" I said my eyes spitting fire
he laughed again
" I can see you've grown wings, but I tell you something... I'm gonna cut off those wings and make you bow to me and do as I please. I don't need to tell you what I can do because you already know" he said and started walking to his car
"there's nothing you will do or say that's gonna make me change my mind. the earlier you get this into your skull, the better for you" I said and he paused, turned and started walking to where I was standing, then stretched his head to my ears and whispered
" then you leave me no choice. I'm gonna tell the police everything I know about that night" he smirked and looked at me as I gasped
he tapped my shoulder and walked back to his car
he turned once more and shot me a stare before getting in and the door was closed, then they drove out
I stood there - motionless.
this...can't....be... happening?
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Tbc
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