CHAPTER 93:A FRIEND IN NEED..

The visitors were busy having tea as Mrs Wechuli signaled Mr Mukhongo to follow her behind the house.

"What's the matter he asked impatiently, you know l am berieved. I don't want to be seen moving around like someone who is not affected with the death of his wife"

"Are you after? Huh tell me" Mrs Wechuli groused. "Okay the thing is we need 2.5 million"

"What for?where will l get that money right now? Are you kidding me, if you are kidding this is not the right moment please" he said out of frustrations.

"Why should l do that the DCI(Director of Criminal Investigation) need it for him to keep his mouth shut. Remember If you don't you will be going to jail together with the pathologist, think it carefully" she said.

He ruffled his hair, then stood akimbo, "what do l do now? I have no cash now, can you led me, l will return with a profit please? He begged, desperation written all over his face.

"I wouldn't be asking you if l had money, l would have soughted it out already and remember he wants the money by evening, that's what he had told me.

He stood there stupified for a moment. He didn't have any cash, neither could he ask Ivana. 'What can l do?' he thought as he walked towards the visitors in the tent.

Now that the pathologist have already given out the autopsy results. The public already knows, the only person giving him headache was the DCI. If he gives the result from the investigation it will be different. That will land him and the pathologist to jail. He was not ready for that, he swallowed his pride and decided to ask for the help from the friends that were present.

He stood before them and said, "Thank you all for being here and supporting me with the word of encouragement, advices and your warm condolences messages. Thank you, you have made me atleast strong now." 

He scratched his head then continued, "As you all know, l will be having many visitors from different parts of the country. Friends and colleagues l was asking you for help. Kindly l need money to prepare everything as you all know l can't do it all alone."

One of his closet friend know as Mr Sakwa stood up and said, l think it will be okay for us to take the responsibilities present. So that we don't leave him alone. I will be an example, l will bring the tents and chairs needed during the burial"

The other friend said " l will bring gathering team, foods and drinks will be my responsibility..

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Mr Mukhongo didn't believe his ears, he had thought that his friends and colleagues will give contribution in terms of money but they ended up doing something that never crossed his mind.

Since he was still standing before them e didn't want them to notice shock and maybe end up embarassing himself. He was so keen with his facial expressions and gestures as he kept on forcing a smile that never reached his eyes.

"Thank you so much again. Af friend in need is a friend in deed. I am so proud of having friends like you." He hurriedly walked inside the mansion, now that his plan has failed and time is not waiting for him. He needed to raise that money as soon as possible no matter what. He was not read to rot in jail or destroy his reputation.

Mrs Wechuli followed him to the house, "what are you going to do, you really need to raise that money you know"

"You are not helping, shut up l am thinking" he said with fury. Okay, l have no choice but l will have to sell the car. I think the van is okay with me l am selling it now! Find me a buyer"

"Perfect, why didn't you think like that earlier, she whipped with triumph. Don't worry l gotcha ya! I think OLX will do.

She went to the parking lot and took a picture of the Van then posted it with the price indicated. The van that costs almost 13.5 million was being sold at 6.5 million. Within thirty minutes different buyers were calling her showing interest of buying it.

The visitors outside were clamoring amongest themselves.

"I don't know why he is asking for help yet his late brother left him millions in the account"

"Do you know that he was also written in the will?"

"He was the interim CEO of Luhyahood dream, how can he be bankrupt to this extend.

"I don't get it...l think there is something fishy going on. 

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Mish finally arrived home, but before her driver could drive in he told him to stop. She spotted someone standing on the face trying to see inside. She opened the car door and tapped him on the shoulder.

"You should have gone inside, why are you standing over the face?"She asked him with a timid voice.

"I am so sorry, you almost startled me" Mike said as he pulled her into a hug.

She hugged him back as it felt so warm and secure in his arms. She didn't want to pull away from the hug. He continued hugging her tight as she wanted because he knew that Mish needed that hug. He understood the situation she was in, loosing a parent is not an easy thing. 

He remembered when his mother died no one was there for him. He was alone on his own until Paul came to be with him. Atleast for him, the society requires a man to be strong no matter what he is going through. But for a woman you should be emotional. 

After five minutes hug she pulled away from the hug as she wiped away the tears. "I am sorry l cried on your shirt" she apologized.

"It's fine don't worry, l understand." He said as he picket a handkerchief from the pocket trouser and handed it to her. "You can use this one"