Chapter 21

Many came to see what had happened while others were interested in seeing Nicholas as news had already spread that Mr. Larry was in Ndobo.

"Mama please let us get inside the house first, the crowd is becoming so u comfortable," said I.

Choe pulled aside the curtains revealing the scarcely decorated living room.

I was led in and my head was now swollen with humiliation. How can Nick enter such a room that can barely be called a home?

The room was small, had only two chairs and a square table at the center of the room with an old vase containing some artificial roses in them.

I could barely think about how Nicholas painted this room in his mind, it was so shameful to even think about it.

Nicholas helped me to sit on the couch which was made up of old materials which were now faded. The couch even had this annoying big hole in the middle which was so disgraceful.

My eyes kept looking at it from time to time to know whether he had noticed it.

Nicholas had noticed it of course but paid little or no attention to it. In fact, he acted like he didn't care and it did not bother him whether the chair had a couch or not.

Nick sat beside me as he took the crutches away from my hands to keep them beside him.

"Thank you, Sir," I responded nodding.

Although he had the disgruntled look, Nicholas did not say anything I consciously added Sir at the end of my sentence.

His contours were hard, just a look at his face made me realize that he was going to get back at me for calling him, Sir.

I had no choice, Mama and Chloe were present, and talking to him in an informal way will mean that I have no respect for his caliber.

Before any questioning could start, I began with the introduction.

"Mommy, here is Nicholas Larry, he heir and owner of the Tarr and Wine company and Co. The man I told you I had to interview before the position of a journalist can actually be granted to me," I started.

Mom overreacted, she gave a small victory dance in a way of salutation, while offering him an open hand for a handshake.

Nicholas accepted it smiling.

I knew my kid sis knew about him already, he was the most popular, handsome and rich young man in town, he had his pictures posted every in magazines, on social media as he had a very big brand that sold widely too.

"Sir Nicholas, here is my mom," I said as if it wasn't evident enough.

Nicholas stood to greet my mom as he extended his hands once more.

"I am happy to see you mom," he said.

"And there is Chloe, my junior sister" I added.

"You are welcome to our house Mr. Larry, it is a pleasure welcoming you to our house," Chloe said.

He nodded.

"So what happened to you, my daughter?" Mom asked again wanting to know what transpired to leave me with a semi-broken head.

I explained everything to mom wiping a tear that had just squeezed past my eyes.

Many of our neighbors were now chatting outside, while others were confused about what was going on. Those who were bold came knocking on the door only to see if truly Mr. Nicholas had visited our house and on what grounds did he visit our house.

"Thank God you are safe my daughter, but why did you tell me it wasn't something serious last night? I can see you can barely even walk?" mom announced.

It is true I owe mom an explanation coupled with an apology.

"I lied Ma. I did not want you to start panicking while rushing left and right. Also, you told me business was bad last night so it would have been a double expenditure for you to start coming there coupled with the fact that it was late. I am sorry about lying to you," I apologized.

"That does not mean, you know I could have at least borrow some money to reach there, please just be so careful, I have already lost your father, and I do not want to Loss you know. Please just be careful as much as possible Okay?" mom demanded.

I replied, "Yes Ma, I am trying to be much careful as possible,"

Nicholas after looking at his watch said,

"Mom I will be on my way now, (glancing at me he said) please Megan take good care of yourself and do not injure the leg okay? do not forget to take your drugs on time. Your next meeting is in two days so do not miss it," Nicholas instructed.

Mom wasn't pleased to have him leave so early so she said in a dazzling voice,

"Why are you leaving so soon Mr. Larry, I haven't even entertained you properly as my guest, sorry we have not cook yet but we can offer you even if it is a drink," she said punching Chloe to stand up and bring her purse.

Nicholas stopped her before she could make for the room saying,

"Do not worry yourself, Ma I promise I will next time but now I have to be at the office, I have a meeting to coordinate, and before that, I need to go home first since I am from the hospital too, so it is better If I am on my way now," he explained.

Mom did not hold him back against his wish, so we wished him goodbye.

"Alright Sir, thank you so much for the ride," I said.

He nodded but was resistant to leave. Before I knew it, the unexpected happened, Nicholas sent his hands into his pocket, removed his purse count some notes, and handed it to Mama.

His instructions were, "Ma, please make some breakfast for Megan she has a dozen of drugs to take. See you all soon,"

He left the house.

I had an audience staring at me waiting for answers. I rolled my eyes because I knew that I had a series of answers to provide for these people who were already taking their places to listen to my tale.

"How much did he give you?" I questioned.

"Don't go there first, tell us what you are doing with Nicholas and s Larry," mom inquired sitting beside me.

"Oh no mom, I am hungry, let me eat first, I will explain things better to you all after I must have eaten,"

I said.