shadow of love episode 47

I got down from the car and went to her side, opened the door and asked her to come down. Without arguing, she came down.

Me: Now, let's talk.

I looked at my wristwatch, it was 11;05pm. The road was empty except for a few cars that sped by once in a while.

Me: Why are you ranting? I didn't tell you he's dead, did I?

Franca: But, what happened to him? Who shot him?

Me: His wife did.

Franca: He's married?

Me: Remember Claire?

Franca: He got married to her? How come?

Me: Let's just say, we fell out of love and then he fell with Claire. Things got cool for them and then, they decided to make the vows.

Franca: Then why shoot him?

Me: You know, she was a cultist and maybe she still is, I stopped talking to her after she started dating Tobe. Last week, Tobe came to visit a friend who lives in my estate, he was running from his wife you know. This friend of his, happens to be my neighbour so we all met, forgave ourselves and that was it. Claire came to see her husband, then she saw Lois and myself, maybe she felt threatened by my presence so she decided to do away with me for good. But her hubby took the bullet instead.

Franca: Oh my God!

Me: And now, we're going to my house, you'll meet Lois there, I'm sure you'll meet Leonard before you leave, he's William's best friend and roommate back then. Just try to forget everything that happened and let's all move on.

She was crying now and I don't even know what's the cause of her tears.

Me: We'll take you to see Tobe later. Get a hold on yourself.

Franca; I ......

Me: Just get in the car let's go.

I helped her get in before going over to my side of the car. I drove off with her sobbing beside me.

We got to the estate and it was in its usual quiet state. I drove to my zone and killed my engine in front of my house. We got down and I rang the door bell. Amber opened the door.

Amber; Hey.

We shared a quick hug before we got in. I'm sure she must be wondering why Franca's make up is in trouble or even, why I came with her because she just stared at her.

Me: Please sit down. I'll .....

Lois: What is she doing here?

She was at the stairs, coming down. Her face didn't look friendly at all. Her eyes were fixed on Franca as she gracefully came down the stairs. Franca herself got rooted on the spot she was standing.

Me; Lois

Lois: Pamela please. What is she doing here?

She marched straight to us and stood between Franca and I. Amber was still at the entrance, wondering what drama we were about playing out. She came closer after bolting the door and stood behind a couch.

Lois: Pamela, I don't know how many wrongs it will take for you to realise that you don't just trust people anyhow. After all the bad things this girl did to you, you still have the mind to bring her here?

Me: Lois, please not now.

Lois: When? This girl opened the door that brought Claire into your life. She opened the door of pains you passed through over the years. Did you tell her? Does she know how many years you had to live without a phone? Just because of the ill luck she brought to you?

Me: Maybe you're right. But then, remember, if there's no sin, there won't be any forgiveness.

Lois: Simple. You've forgiven her right? Now, ask her to get out.

Amber: Lois, calm down please. Don't take rash decisions when you're angry. Besides, it's late already. Few minutes to mid night, where will she go?

Lois: Anywhere. I don't care. Amber, you don't know how poisonous this lady is. You're only being compassionate because you believe she's stranded. But trust me, she always has a plan B. The same way her plan B was one sweet cute guy who fell into her traps.

Me: Flord. And he's late now.

Lois: Exactly my point you see? She's bad luck. She better leaves now or I'll leave.

Franca turned to me with misty eyes.

Franca: Is there any hotel around? I'll spend the night there then maybe tomorrow, you can take me to see Tobe.

Me: Please sit down, we'll trash this issue here once and for all. I'm not letting you leave this house. Amber, Lois, you all should sit please.

Lois: Not in this world am I sitting with this woman.

Me: You'll have to, for me please.

She looked at me and slumped on a couch. Amber followed, then Franca. I smiled. Who says things won't be better tonight? I left for the mini bar and got a bottle of wine and four glasses.