Chapter 72

Because Uncle Jimmy used to update Sandra about all that was happening. And Sam's wife has told Ken about how far they've gone in his brother's case, Ken, and his wife decided to come back to the country for the final judgment on their brother's case.

Ken was a bit confused because he knew not to support. Already he knew his brother did the same things he was being accused of. But the bond of motherhood couldn't still make it easy for him to overlook everything that was happening. And still, having the victim as his in-laws made it harder for him to make a choice on whom to support. He couldn't just disappoint his in-laws to please his brother, whom he also knows as a serial kidnapper and criminal. As a human, he feels for his only brother and his family, but the scars he's imprinted on Jessy won't allow him to support him just like that. It caused him several sleepless nights whenever he remembered his brother because he won't know what might be his penalty. Would it be life imprisonment or death by hanging, or he'll be charged to pay some certain amount? He couldn't just be considerate.

Sandra began to buy some things she would like to give to her friends in Nigeria, especially her Goddaughter, Jessy. She bought both clothes, shoes, and handbags for her. She couldn't make everything a secret from Jessy. Furthermore, she later told her that they would be coming for the final judgment. They were both excited since that was the day they'd been waiting for. They recalled the horrendous experience they had the day Jessy's parents were murdered. Even the day Sandra passed out when they were attacked while coming back from the police station to answer police questions. Though that was unlike them. That was the first day they recalled the death of Jessy's parents, and no one cried. They were more excited. That they had ever been.

I have not seen Sandra for a long. I got more excited, knowing that very soon, I would meet with my aunt again. Someone who had been both a mother and father figure in my life. The only person in whose bosom I cried all I could while mourning my late parents. I concluded that I had to buy a present for Sandra as an appreciation for what she did for me.

I discussed it with my lover, Dave, and we decided to buy her a set of dresses, shoes, and a purse. As we went to the boutique to make the purchase, Dave paid for everything and even shopped for me too. I never imagined Dave could do so for me. I was quite amazed. Furthermore, I kept thanking and thanking him. Because Dave already paid for all we bought and even bought more for me too, I then insisted on buying for Dave, which Dave couldn't dodge. That was so remarkable for us since that was our first day of shopping together.

After shopping, we first went to Dave's house, where I prepared noodles for both of us. When we were eating noodles, considering where Dave got the money he used to pay for the shopping, all the questions Uncle Jimmy asked me about Dave started popping up in my memory.

I stylishly initiated a conversation between them. Then, I was candid enough to question Dave about what he does for a living. Dave, who could remember he once, told me what he used to do, got confused. He looked straight into my eyes and said

"Babe, I thought I already told you what I do for a living? Why repeat that question?"

"Dave, you know we're like one now. And you can't lie to me, please, I want to know" Jessy answered with such seriousness written all over her.

"Is there any problem? You've never been this serious since I know you" Dave asked.

"Not really. Just that my instinct is telling me that you're hiding something from me. Which I'm supposed to know if we love ourselves and can confide in each other". I replied.

" Hmm, you must have thought of something like this for a long before coming up with the question. I hope I'm safe?" Dave asked.

"Don't even try to change the topic, please. Help me with the answer. Just for you know, I've dwelt more on that question before I decided to ask you." I pleaded with him.

"Well, we've got to a juncture where I have to make things open for you now. I am an SSS officer."

He replied.

"Jesus! And you've made it a secret. Even to me? Why?"

I asked him.

It's always made a secret. We don't use to make our job open since we're the target of most hardened criminals. And even political tugs who know we're a threat to them and their bosses. I only pass information in anonymity, then other officers carry out the activities. We try to hide our assignment so that we won't be assassinated. I'm sorry I hid it from you, but it's for my good and that is yours" Dave replied while already using his hand to caress mine.

"Tell me that I've been fooled for so long! So, all these, while you've been hiding under Judo coach, is just to make jest of people like me? I can't even. Believe my ears!" I told him that I needed to express myself.

"That is not what I meant. I only told you because of what we now shear. You know, it's simply a way of making sure that I'm alive. Please, even as I've now told you, let it remain between us. Unless you want people to hunt me as if I were bush meat."

He replied remorsefully.

Considering how remorseful he was acting, I couldn't create any scene rather than accept what he just said. I was speechless for up to a minute before coming up with anything to say. As I was silent, he thought I was already angry, though I was supposed to be no, I wasn't angry. Instead, I was happy that I've known the person I call my lover. He knelt and started pleading with me so that I would forgive him for hiding the information.

"Who would tell this gentleman that I'm not angry? I even need to celebrate this because he never informed me that he's doing anything tangible that I might use and convince my family to love him as I do" I thought out loud.

"Sweetheart, please get up. I'm not angry. I'm not even supposed to be. Just that…" I said as I dragged him up from where he was kneeling.

"Please I understand how you feel but consider that I hid it for my safety. Even most of my friends don't know this part of me. And I was scared I might lose you if…" He continued to explain almost everything to make me believe him.

"Congratulations, Dave, you finally lost me!!!" I said feigning such seriousness.

"Tell me you're not joking. This is why I kept it to myself. Baby, please don't do this to me. You know I love you. And I would do everything to make sure we're together…" He continued pleading, then I draw myself very close to him and gave him a bot kiss. It got him confused.

But then he noticed I was pulling bus legs. Then we were good already. That was when I had the opportunity to tell him the reason my family doesn't tend to like him as I do. He told me that if telling them his occupation could make them let us be, I should go ahead.

Wow! That's day was such a blessing to me. I rushed everything I was doing in Dave's house and went home