Fear of the unknown

Lisa regained consciousness after delivering the threatening message to her Dad which left him in dismay.

She was discharged the next day due to the fact that her condition wasn't life threatening. Frederick never left the hospital till she was discharged. Mrs Gina felt pity for him cause he starved himself of food seeing his lover in pains and cause he couldn't save her from the incident.

"Ain't you going to eat something? She asked as she offer him some chicken nuggets.

"I'm not hungry ma'am" he replies curtly as his hands wrapped round Lisa's.

"You don't have to starve yourself my dear, it's not your fault besides she's fine now".

Frederick never ate anything until she was discharged from the hospital the next day.

Lisa was finally brought home and she had to take some rest as prescribed by the doctor with some medications.

She hated medications but had no other choice than to take them even her mum had to force her. While she was still a child her mother always found tablets she should have taken under her pillow and lie to her mum that she had done the needful.

Lisa was still reminiscing all that happened that night but she couldn't help but seek answers from her Dad about his connection with those bizarre men.

Mr Greg remained reluctant after the incident and kept on pondering about the unknown which could only be known by him.

He tries to search his mind and memories in order to figure out who this old nemesis could be.

"Who would want to hurt me and my family?" he ponders in thoughts.

"But come to think of it....the person knows me well to have waited this long to revenge for God knows what..hmm" he continues to wallow deeply in his mind.

Mrs Greg walks in on him but she was oblivious of his mood.

"Honey, I'm going to work but please make sure Lisa takes her medications..please you know how she is with drugs..." She beckons but had to pause to notice his silence and inattentive behavior.

"Honey what's wrong....why ain't you responding? She asked curiously as she touches him.

"Oh! My dear I'm sorry about that...what were you saying?" He said shabbily as he quickly adjusts himself like someone that was lost in imagination.

"You've been acting strange since this incident happened and each time I try to bring the topic you become reluctant" Mrs Gina said angrily.

"Do you have anything to do with those men? This is the same question I've been asking but you're adamant to reply.

"I'm not hiding anything from you, it's just That I...I.." he staggers

"You what? Huh?" She flares and walks out on him in fury.

"I must get to the root of this before it get out of hand.....someone is out there trying so hard to destroy me and my family is no longer safe.

Lisa heard their voices from her room while she opens the door slightly to hear what they were arguing about.

She comes downstairs to speak with her dad just as her mum leaves to work.

"My princess hope you've taking your medications?" He asked as he helps her to seat on the couch.

"Yes Dad...I'm much Better now all thanks to you, mum and Frederick" she thanked.

"Come on my princess you're our top most priority. I'm just glad you're okay"

Lisa wasn't sure of how he'd react to the question she was about to ask him coupled with the fact that he never spoke about it since they came back from the hospital but she wanted to satisfy her urge.

She clears her throat nervously as she speaks.

"Dad can....I...ask a question?" She asked curiously.

"You know I wouldn't say No to my princess"

"Do you have anything to do with those men that attacked me? I know I shouldn't be asking this but I'm so curious to know why they'd attack me and give me such deadly message to tell you?" She asked in fear of her dad's reaction.

After a brief silence he decides to speak.

"You see my dear in this society there are so many people who hates me especially with my profession but not to worry I'll protect you both with my life.

"I always knew that your profession would make you have enemies but not as dreadful as this dad.....I'm scared" she lamented as she sits on his lap like a baby.

"No harm will ever come to you nor your mum....I promise okay" he responds as he kissed her on the forehead.

"Thanks Dad....you're the best dad in the world" she said happily as they both laugh.

Betty screamed on the phone when Lisa called to tell her about the incident.

She didn't hesitate to rush down to her house immediately she got the news.

"What happened to you?" Betty asked curiously.

"Calm down it's not like I'm dead or something" Lisa replies hilariously.

"Girl! I was scared to death when you told me and....."

Oh my goodness Betty!...calm down girl" Lisa beckons as she sits down.

"You mean they beat you up even Frederick?" Betty jolted with her hands on her waist waiting for Lisa's response.

"I don't want to talk about what happened that night okay" Lisa sneered.

"I'm just glad you're okay....I was so worried about you when I got your call"

"I'm just scared for my family cause those men were really mean and highly influential" she sighed.

"Girl! Your Dad has so many enemies.....hmm but I know nothing will happen to any of you okay....just be careful especially when you go out of the house"

"Thanks girl..."

"But your Dad needs to report to the cops at least cause it's the best thing to do now"

"He assured me that everything is under his control....I know my dad and what he's capable of so girl just relax" she said curtly.

"But I still insist though" Betty beckons

"you b*tch I'm no longer a child...."

"oh now you know...fish brain!" Betty teased as Lisa hits her with the couch pillow.

they both laughed and took a sip of their juice served earlier by Lisa.