Chapter 49: The offers

The offers!

  "Hi Mr governor" Jamal said jovially

  "The only Khaleefa!" Pete teased with a smile and a hand shake. Pete cleared his throat "Let's take a quick drive, we'll be back in no time." He requested

  "Ye...Yes ok...Err...but my wife doesn't feel too good." Jamal stated truthfully

  "Just a few minutes and we'll be back." Pete insisted. They walked out as the securities offered their gestures. 

While on the way, Pete began as Promised

   "Have you thought about what I spoke to you about on the night of our anniversary?"

  "The political dreams my father had?" 

  "Ah ha! That's it. So what....do you think anyways?" Pete inquired politely

Jamal's gaze turned s dim one, depicting how uninterested he was.

  "Mr governor, politics is undoubtedly exciting and important but I really don't think I could handle it. In as much as I'd love to fulfill my father's dreams, I'd love to not involve in it. I don't think I'm ready just yet. And worse of it all is that he's never spoken to me about politics..."

  "Hmm. I understand that my suggestions are profound and provocative but I'd love to have you around.... Anyway, I love the fact that you're sincere and open to me. That's a trait of a good leader." Pete smiled

  "Thanks. You've done great with governmental duties and obligations despite the dirty side..." Jamal complimented with a tease as they laughed "Mr governor, are you even ok? You don't seem like..."

  "I'm not, Khaleefa. I couldn't be." Pete admitted

  "The death of Sabrina's still hard to get over with. My condolence." Jamal said as Pete nodded positively "Have you ever thought of who might be responsible? Just a glimpse?"

  "That's the problem, I don't."

  "How about Jada?"

  "Who's Jada?"

  "Elena....late deputy's daughter."

  "Yes... Is she?" Pete asked being confused

  "Maybe its time to prey on your enemies, Mr governor." He advised

  "Ahh. That's true, I haven't thought about that yet....thank you Khaleef, this is way better than what I asked for..I'll see you soon!"

Pete appreciated. Jamal only have a tight smile as they drive him back to his aboard.

When Jamal got back, Lola and I were talking as he bumped in

  "Baby, you're Back!" I said with a grin while I laid on the bed

  "Yes I am." He kissed me on the head and ignored Lola's presence

  "Hi Jamal!" Lola greeted with a slight Wave. He ignored, he walked to the door as I spoke 

  "Lola's saying hi!" 

  "What's she doing here?" He turned slowly facing us

  "I don't understand! Lola is my friend...out friend." I reminded a little bit pissed, his reactions weren't funny at all; he looked serious

  "...Your friend that I oppose..." Jamal yelled

  "...I'm really sorry about what happened at the hospital, I was tensed seeing Danni in that state. I'm sorry!" Lola apologized to him

  "I don't care, Lola. I hate the fact that you detect to me how to please my wife. If I needed you in my life I would have said something but I don't. Stay off my lane and I'd stay off yours." He turned to leave again then she spoke again

  "Why do you hate me so much Jamal, how many times do I have to apologize for every thing I caused you? I'm so sorry. I don't mean no harm, I'm only looking out for her!" She pointed at me almost tearing

  "Lola...can we not go there? Just don't interfere with my life this time and don't ever try to pretend to care for her better than I do. She's my wife and I'm here husband..." He blurted then I cut in

  "Enough Jamal. She's sorry OK? What's up with the attitude? Do you need me to do something for you?" I struggled to stand up then he ran to me assisting me on my back to lay low.

  "Just....im not just having it today. I should leave y'all." He rubbed my knuckles and then walked out. I turned to Lola who's face was away from mine

  "Lola what's up?"

  "Is that Jamal? The guy we used to run so many stuff together and...."

  "....Used to. Its in the past now. We should focus on now. I'm so sorry he had to say all that shit to you, that was mean.. "

  "No he's right. Ever since I came into town, he's been trying to say something but he didn't. And now he let out....I think its better off, I just hope he doesn't take it the wrong way, I'm here for good, to stay." She said

  "Thank you! Trust me, he tells me trash so many times but I got me and he apologizes so he'll come around." I assured yo feel good, I didn't know if he'd eventually come around but I had to make her feel good at that moment.

  "Er...Danni. I confronted the doctor days ago about you...I'm so sorry for your loss, innocent child!" She expressed heartily

  "Oh that! I'm fine." I simply said

  "Are you not mad at the fact that Jamal and Eric caused all of this..." She blurted

  "Caused what? Nothing happened and why, were you snooping?" I asked seriously because it seemed so

  "No....No. I just found out...Jamal and Eric might have gotten into a fight and..." She turned away

  "And what? That's between us Lola, who even told you? I'm beginning to believe Jamal right now." I angrily said

  "You don't mean it, do you? I'm sorry ok. Sorry about the baby...I'm only Saying that I wouldn't have it cool on them." She blurted again

  "Lola, can you leave? You're not helping me get any better. How could say a thing like that. You know they wouldn't kill my child intentionally and besides I slipped from the stairs so what's your point?" I questioned

  "Nothing. I only feel your pain and that's all. I'm a loud mouth I know and..."

  "Loud mouthing can actually destroy your marriage, don't interfere likewise I won't." I demanded then she nodded positively covered in guilt.

Exactly 2 hours gone, I was able to leap my way downstairs with Jamal's help as we saw a movie while popcorn accompanied us. I laid my on his bare chest while my legs rested on the couch. Our doorbell rang as Bella rushed to it from the kitchen, Bella smiled walking away to whenever.

  "Hi Danielle. Hi Jamal." Eric greeted 

  "You can sit!" Jamal offered. 

I was surprised at Jamal's behavior because he was nice that one person he fought with recently.

  "Hi...Eric." I turned to Jamal questioningly as he affirmed with an invisible smile. I turned to Eric again "What are you doing here?"

  "I came to apologize for my actions the last time I came in. I'm so sorry, I admit that I started the fight, first punch, first shades..." He admitted calmly

  "I've forgiven you because I understand..."

  "I should excuse y'all..." Jamal stood up gently as he rested my head on a pillow

  "No you could stay." Eric interrupted

  "I might lose it again...Chill!" He said to Eric then kissed my lips staring at Eric, maybe he was trying to act stupid or provoke Eric or what ever he meant, it was jilting. He left.

  "Its ok Eric, you may leave now... Why did you come anyway, you know that Jamal..."

  "...He actually allowed me. I tried severally but he wouldn't let me...good thing he permitted." Eric confessed

  "Ok, that's new. Thanks for your concern."

  "We made you go through this and I'm really sorry if I caused you a lot, your marriage, everything." Eric apologized again

  "Its fine. Seriously you should be grateful as well.....I'm getting better as you can see, I just need a few days and I can finally walk fine." I said with a smile. He stood up then hugged me tightly

  "Thank you, Danni." He stood up to leave then I stopped him

  "You should see Ada that's if you care to."

  "I just realized that I want her back but I can't..." He came closer

  "Sabrina and Sam are dead, Eric." I blurted

 "What do you mean dead?" He sat next to me in confusion

  "On their anniversary, someone sent their battered corpse to Carol and Pete as a gift."

  "Oh my god, Danni. How come I didn't know. Its not even online." He exclaimed in concern

  "Yes Eric. You might not find them easy but you got to try, show your concern." I advised

  "I wish I could go that easily but I can't." Eric blurted turning away

  "Why's that? I know the governor and his wife wouldn't have you smoothly but you got to try." I still suggested

  "No Danni, no. Please. Don't force this on me...I don't want to die and I don't want to risk Kayla's life or anybody's life. I got to go. Send my condolence, please." He said standing up to leave

  "Woah. Ok, I will. If its about Jada, try not to be her prey this time because you wouldn't have it easy, Eric. She'd still kill you. If you need help, let us know." I inquired 

  "I'm alright. Thanks again. Regards to Jamal and Jordan!" He walked out briskly.

Jamal appeared like he's been eavesdropping, then he sat next to me again

  "Still won't stop helping out. I hope you know what you're doing." He turned to the screen

  "What's that suppose to mean?" I asked 

  "Nothing, don't risk so much trying to help."

  "Ok, everyone seems to be annoying on this day. By the way, thanks for letting Eric."

  "I figured it will make you happy and just maybe your perceptions towards me about Eric would change." He added almost rude

  "Did you do this for me or you really wanted to do this?" I stood trying to fathom his mixed impression

  "For you and I wanted to. I'm sorry ok, I'm just having a bad day." He said calmly

  "Which includes me? Am I a burden to you? Because if I had my legs strong again I'd never wait on you for something you know that. Don't treat me like some liability, I'm not a piece if work. If you had a bad day that's probably not my problem. Thinking about my present state and my lost child is a bad day for me...like...everyday. Don't put all your crap on me 'coz I don't deserve it. Treat me better!" I scolded him calmly but heartily. My crutches were beside the couch as I struggled to use them upstairs, he came forth trying to help but I declined severally as he came.

  "Don't just touch me, let go off me." I almost screamed. He looked at me again contemplating. Bella came forth from the kitchen and tried fo help me, this time i allowed her.  

  "Thank you, Belle!"

  "Really babe?" He asked from a distance.

Jamal followed me to our bedroom Instantly. What I said might have had an impact on him. He closed the door behind him gently then he sat at the edge if the bed while I reading Anderson Scot's 'How to be a billionaire'. I raised my brows and turned away

  "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that to you. I feel really guilty and I thought about what you said. Forgive me, please."

  "I wasn't holding a grudge. I was only trying to remind of how important I am, I know that. If you're fed up with this marriage, I'd gladly leave." I blurted out. He crawled Towards me

  "No don't say that, no one is leaving. I wouldn't leave not for once and I wouldn't let you leave. I did that once and I regret it. I'm so sorry....Danni I'm so so sorry. Don't get tired of me please."

  "Whatever. I'm ready to leave if you want." I said to annoy him more

  "Danni please. I can't live a normal life if you leave." He pressed me against him forcefully until I agreed to not leave that's when I finally breathed.

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Weeks on,

At the governor's residence:

  "Have you come to mock me as you always do?" Carol asked firmly

  "Don't you like it?" Rosa smirked then continued "Please accept my condolence, Carol. It is hard to admit but its really painful."

  "Rosa, I know you know everything and you know that Dexter had soiled his hands in dirty and impossible things in this country but I have made it much easier for you, I killed him and your wealth has doubled. Don't I deserve a shout out!" Carol mocked. Rosa frowned

  "Nobody is a saint Carol, why paint yourself white?" She asked in discontent

  "Really, why are you here?" 

  "To ruin your lives, Carol. Did you like the gifts I sent you?"

  "Did you kill my children?" Carol frowned 

  "Did I? I really don't know. I heard that you were dumbstruck and presently, Ada has lost her senses again. Poor Ada!" She placed her hand on her chest mockingly "And now, Pete will have to step down for more capable hands. He was nothing but an ambitious man with no dreams. Did your family crumble or not?" Rosa blurted

  "And you think that you've won? You might have killed my daughter and husband, made Ada mentally unstable at the moment and made my husband's dreams fade away but let me learn you about something, Carol Ivey McClure would be here to watch you die slowly. Tell your ambitious daughter, Jada, that she had better step on the brake or its a dead sentence."

  "Did you just try to threaten me, Carol?"

  "Threaten you? I thought that y'all don't ever get threatened? I am warning you now that I am calm but if I get infuriated, I'd start with Eliza, your favorite then Jada the wanna be monster and finally you, the potential demon. I'd make sure you all die once I lay my hands on whatsoever that could ruin you." Carol added. Rosa laughed forcefully

  "You really think so?"

  "...And once I get a hold on you, trust me you wouldn't live a day alive. Mark-my-word!" Carol finalized regardless

  "Whatever Carol." Rosa took her bag disappointedly and scurried out instantly. Carol sent for all the workers in the house for a quick meeting. They gathered in front of her at the garden as she began after clearing her throat

  "Who amongst you all does not know about the struggles my family and I have Been going through? Who?" She asked, all she heard was silence "No one! Pretend and lie all you want I don't Care. You all are employed here to work, to perform and oblige to your duties as assigned and that's exactly what I'd need of you all because you get paid beautifully. Speculations and rumors has been spreading in this resident that....I killed....I slaughtered.....I that and I this....To be honest, I killed and I slaughtered. So if any one under this roof dares to play a fast one on me, you'd be killed as well. Am I clear?"

  "Yes ma'am!" They answered in unison

  "And one more thing, should I in anyway find that scumbag making deals with my enemies.....I pity whoever, still clear?"

  "Yes ma'am!!" They answered in unison again

  "Good. You may leave!.....Er...Kendall?"

  "Yes ma'am." Kendall a secret service agent answered

  "May I see you in my study. Thank you!" She walked ahead with a firm face as he followed.

  "Close the door!" She inquired as he did 

  "How may I help you ma'am?"

  "Kendall,  can I rely on you?"

  "Yes ma'am."

  "Your word not mine. I want you to do something very important for me, if you do just right you'd be rewarded and if you do otherwise...you'd still be rewarded. Are we clear?"

  "Yes ma'am!"

  "Good guy, you may leave now. Return after an hour, ok?" 

  "Yes ma'am. Thank you ma'am." He left immediately.