The set up

CHAPTER EIGHT

Mirabel place her phone on her shoulder raising to her ear. there was an earthquake which she ran towards the window closing them why talking to the unknown caller.

"my darling wife, how are you doing today.

"I'm not happy at all.

"why? what happened?

"can you believe he hasn't come home for days now and you expect me to be happy.

"he might be work or something else.

"who knows maybe his Dead.

"come on, don't say that. he can't die now until the document are signed.

"oh it's true ooo. anyways I even saw his lawyer some days ago in his office. I'm sure he is putting things in other. although we had a little misunderstanding that day.

"you had better be careful on how you flares up on little things. how is my boy doing?

"don't tell me how react, Iwo ko ní mí. ohh before I forgot I have told your son about you, although not your identity. you know it's better I let him know now, so as to know how he should behave.

"that's good, I think the last time I saw him was when he was 7years.... well, I'm hoping to see him soon. I have to go bow, someone is here. take care of yourself and be careful. this plan must be executed.

he hangs up.

"alright darling, really missed you my love.

she held on tight to the to her chest looking up to the ceiling.

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some days later kemi' ran inside calling on Mirabel to come see Clinton who was rushed in by a stranger. she got scared, asking how he ended up injured but the stranger keeps saying to take him to the hospital.

Mirabel shouted at kemi' to bring her key as she hurriedly join hands in carrying Clinton to the car and kept praying loudly. she drives fast like someone being chased by police.

on getting to the hospital she wasn't seating but kept going to and fro awaiting the doctor response.

"ha! oluwa ooo don't let me weep over my husband. how am I supposed to live without him. she continues talking and ran to the doctor as he comes out.

"how is my husband doctor? he asked.

"calm down madam, your husband will be fine.

"I know doctor, but just tell me how he is. she asked why one of the nurse came to call the doctor.

"madam, please give me some minutes. he said going back.

"hmm' I have heard you, I have heard you doctor. she said parabulating.

"madam, don't worry. mó mò pe ara ógà mà yá

"I believe by God's grace, nothing will happen to him. olohun à mà gbà wà lowo éní bi o.( God please safe us from evil doer's)

"haa! you talk too much is he your husband! what is your own mama! she answered her angrily.

"my friend go outside and wait for me.

"yes ma. emabinu ma.

kemi' left and the nurse at the counter look at themselves.

"madam, (she sprang up immediately towards him) your husband is now okay although he is really injured in which we have treated.

"can I see him? she asked.

"yes, you can but please don't question or stressed him too much in other not to cause more pains on him. he said to her while telling the nurse standing beside him to take her to his ward.

🌼 CLINTON 🌼

Mirabel look at him wondering what could caused the injuries. he head has been bandage around he woke up at the touching of Mirabel who jumped in excitement seeing him opening his eyes.

"my husband! are you okay? how are you feeling now? what happened to you? oh! I have forgotten I'm told not to stress you.

"it's okay dear. he said slowly.

just thank God for saving me. I never knew I could escape it.

"thank you Lord! thank you my creator ooo for not making me a widow. ha! what would have become of me.

"hmm...it..is just God. I was beating mercilessly without telling me my offense. it's all thanks to one of them who secretly let me go without others knowing.

he kept telling me to continue my good heart, that I once helped his family.

"really!! she looked surprised.

"yes dear, I was surprised too. but I couldn't see his face (coughing) I re....

"my dear. it's enough. don't talk again. but, who could have sent them. why are they after you? what is your offense?. he said to him with so much questions going through her.

OFFICE

"Kunle, looked up in surprised seeing Clinton coming in . he packed the files on the floor puting them on the shelves beside Clinton long couch.

"what are you doing in my office kunle? he asked him looking confused on what is going on.

"ehmm...sir...I came to check the Orlando transaction to indicate it in the report we want to give us.

"so, you can't call me right! for coming to my office without my consent. he yelled at him.

"I'm sorry sir.... please it won't repeat itself again. he said bowing his head.

"definitely this is how you have been doing why I'm away! it seems I have being so lenient with you, that gives you the audacity to enter my office as you like.

"I'm sorry sir... please forgive me.

Clinton felt a sharp pain and had to sit down holding his head.

"sorry sir, what happened to you? he asked.

"my friend, out of my office now!! how is that your concern.

"I'm sorry sir, I called you some.....

"I said get out from my sight. he fired at him.

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🐍 KUNLE 🐍

Kunle is wasn't taking it cool as he blows hot on to his caller as he speaks.

"I don't care if his close to you or not.

" just be calm or else I will hang up now.

"and you don't seems to feel remorseful about it.

"and why should I be remorseful about it. why being fuss on what doesn't matter.

"you have started growing wings on me recently right? don't worry I know how to deal with you.

"and how is your business with mine. if you don't have something else to say. I think you should take care. she ends the call hissing at him.

"ha! you even ease at me! arrghh!!!! I know what to do.

he dial another number .

"hello....why didn't you tell me the goat escape from your den. do you realize what your stupidity almost cost me today. he looks aggressively yelling at him.

"hey! hey!! hey!!!! be calling down and cool your temper. I only made the mistake of not letting you know. but don't worry we will sure catch me again. mabinu.

"you must be st u pid for what you just said. I don't blame you, I only blame myself for giving an incompetent person like you such job. he said spiting at his phone to him while ending the call .

he went to his fridge taking the half star radler why leaving to work in the morning. he sighed heavily flipping his hands Left and right.