Episode 8
NEWS UPDATE: AKINYEMI WISDOM, THE SUSPECT BEHIND SENATOR DANIELLE'S DAUGHTER ATTEMPTED MURDER IS DEAD.
Ruth who was watching the TV tuned to the channel only to hear the sad news about her boyfriend.
Ruth: Dad! Dad! You have killed him. Dad, why? Why? Wisdom is innocent.
Senator Danielle: What! Dead as in? I warned them.
Ruth: Stop the pretence, dad! You killed him, you killed my joy, my life, my happiness.
Senator Danielle: Daughter, believe your dad. I didn't tell them to take his life.
Ruth: Why are you lying, dad? First, you made him suffer for what he didn't do and then killed him. Wisdom is dead, I hate you and I will never forgive you. I hate you, I hate myself, I hate life!
Ruth cried her eyes out while the news got circulated. Wisdom was pronounced dead and his corpse handed over to his family. Every one couldn't believe it, especially Ruth who didn't stop crying remembering the days they spent together. She swore that Belina who is the cause of everything will pay for it. It is just unbelievable that Wisdom is gone to the land of no return.
Charles' POV.
I know Wisdom's death is in no way nature. Something must have happened, he must have been killed but who could have killed him? Belina would not do that, she loves him even though he doesn't. Henry, could he have killed him? He's the only one who is not happy with Wisdom because he wants Ruth for himself. Yes, Henry killed him. I will fight for my friend, even if it means going blo¤dy, I will avenge his death. I am Charles, the son of Chuks.
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Wisdom's corpse was brought to his village where he would be buried. Henry, Ruth, Belina and Charles were in black as they alighted from Belina's Benz which brought them to the village. Henry was happy deep inside him but fake tears, he's not a good actor though because one could notice his smiling face.
Benita's POV
His death is really painful, I cause everything and I blame myself for it. If I didn't act silly that day, his death wouldn't have come so quick. If I had told the truth, Wisdom will still be alive. The tears in my eyes show how hurt I am to know that Wisdom is gone. I wonder why type of being Henry is, he's just smiling at the coffin. What a heartless being.
Ruth's POV
He died because of me and I blame myself for it. My legs and body shiver at the sight of his coffin. I begged them to allow me look at his body for the last time but they refused. Wisdom died a innocently all because of me. I can't live without him and I will kill myself to go to him again. Our lovey-dovey will continue in the land beyond.
Charles' POV
A sad scene on a sad day under a sad atmosphere. The tears in my eyes rolled down my cheeks to my chin as I stare at his coffin. Wisdom was killed by the person standing beside me - Henry. I waited for Wisdom's mom to arrive but she didn't. Is it possible for a mother not to attend her son burial? My bladder starts to hurt me, I need to ease myself so I excuse myself from the gathering.
Charles excused himself and went to a nearby bush to take the liquid in him bladder out. Suddenly, a stone hit his head from the top of a tree, he looked up to see who threw the stone and lo, it is him!
Wisdom: Charles mi. (My Charles)
Charles: Wis..dom? No, it can't be. You are dead.
Wisdom: Keep your ugly voice down, man. It's me, It's your wise man. I'm not dead and will explain everything.
Charles: Shut up, you evil spirit. I rebuke you in Jesus' name.
Wisdom: (laughs) The same person that has not been to church this year. Just follow me, no one must see me.
Charles followed him quietly as he led him to an uncompleted building. He hugged his friend with tears in their eyes. He is very happy that he didn't lose his friend. They sat quietly while Wisdom explained how things went.
>>>FLASHBACK<<<<
Richard checked the picture that senator Anderson sent to him on WhatsApp and it's his cousin, Wisdom. He wondered what he could have done to him. 'I can't kill my blood, it's not possible'.
The next day, Richard entered the police station but was denied to see Wisdom. After much talks, Wisdom was brought before him after giving huge amount to the officer in charge.
Richard: Guy, wetin you do?
Wisdom: They said I attempted to murder Ruth.
Richard: Is she not that oyinbo girl? How come?
Wisdom: Long story, bro.
Richard: Okay, but what happened between you and Senator Anderson?
Wisdom: That's Belina's father. I don't offend him.
Richard: Bring you big ear.
Richard explained everything to him, how senator Anderson had sent him to kill him and his own plan to save him. He injected a drug into his body, it would make him unconscious for some hours.
>BACK TO PRESENT<
Charles returned to the gathering, he couldn't tell any one what happened few minutes ago. He feels so happy for Ruth, Wisdom didn't die. He smiled again and was caught smiling.
Henry: Are you happy that your friend died?
Charles: The smile? I'm just happy he died righteously.
Ruth: So Wisdom is gone just like that?
Henry: Such is life. May his soul rest in peace
Belina & Ruth: Amen
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