Scars

Chapter 4✨

"Devotion is all you need to trust GOD but when you need to trust a human, you need great courage."
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''mom! Don't worry, we will find him he must I've missed his way from school. After the class I told him to wait for the driver, he refused, said he can find his way himself" Gina knew she was lying between her teeth. She had intentionally left him. 'let me make you something to drink, he will be back before you know it' she gave her mum a brief hug and ran to the kitchen'.
'I hope those guys I hired, deals with him properly before they drop him at the gate this evening. He needs some sense to be whipped into him that stupid boy' she smiled contently 'he should be shown his place and know who is boss'.

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"Mr. Makinwa, did I not tell you to refrain from disturbing me?? you ceased to be referred to as my father, the day you decided to use my company has a collateral damage for your silly business games." Mo. Shouted over the phone.
"Vanessa, Stop being like this, I will always be your father regardless. Now tell your security to open the gate and let me in, you wouldn't want to embarrass your father in front of your staff"
"father indeed! Abeg, please you've done enough damage to last me a lifetime I really can't deal right now" she hung up the phone with a loud hiss. 'what did he take me for?? A pushover?? How can a father do that to his own child??' She kept on lamenting and complaining while preparing for the business of the day.
'I need to schedule another meeting with the other bad guy' she thought to herself, 'I just can't let the company I've strived to build disappear like dust. What can I do?' she was in deep thought when her phone rang once again, thinking, it was her father 'what is it again?? Some of us have important things to do than spoil other people's life you know'
'well, if this is how you respond to your calls, little wonder why you have no friends' a feminine voice replied with a chuckle
'Regina!'
'Live and direct'
'Goodness' she laughed, I apologize for the rudeness, I thought you were my father, wait! Are you back in the country?
'yes, Nessa Love, I got back last night. And don't tell me you're still at loggerheads with your father? You need to give the old man a break'
'Please, don't get me started. If only you knew the damage he has done to my life, you won't support him this fervently'
'the kind of love you each share is too crazy and complicated, anyways, send me your address, I need to pay my baby a visit'
'you this girl, Mo laughed' you need to slow down, aren't you Jet Lagged??, you should rest you know'
'I know that's an indirect way of telling me to get my ass down there ASAP because you miss me so much, I'm coming for you baby' she made kissing sound.
Mo laughed at her friend's behavior.
Mo and Regina became friends at college, they both schooled in University college of London. The only Nigerian in their department, they hit it off immediately. It was during the time Mo's mother just died and going abroad to study seemed appropriate to her father. She met Regina at the cafeteria while she was crying over her lunch, since then, they've been good friends and always doing stuff together. She seems to be the only close friend Mo has, been the loner that she is, Regina is the life of the party kind of girl. Opposites truly do attract.
'Naughty you, I will send you the address immediately. Let's meet up for a dinner date. Its good to have you back crazy woman' she laughed.
''You mean classic Lady, right?''
''whatever calms your demon'' she smiled ''my regards to mum"
"of course, dear, xoxo"
'Even after how many years, she is still vibrant and full of life. And someone here is still battling the same ugly ten eyed demon'. She thought to herself, 'this life no just balance at all'. She dropped the phone in her bag, picked her car key and stepped out.
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"Good afternoon sir!
'what is good about the afternoon' he thought to himself
"Afternoon Mabel, forward the rest of today's schedule to me right now, if anyone should request for me, I am not available and clear my calendar for the evening. You can reschedule them for tomorrow''.
She took note of his messages on her note pad. ''anything else sir"
"No, that will be all for now'
She made her way out of the office
'and yes, if George comes around let him in'
After Mabel left the office, Christian turned his chair round.
It was evident that something of great deal was disturbing him. He couldn't help the thoughts that kept creeping into his mind, what must have brought Gina to town. He thought more about it......... 'why now? 'after all these years' diverse thoughts kept popping in and out of his mind with lines of worries all over is chiseled face. Still deep in thoughts he did not notice the presence of George.
George kept chanting his names, but he seems to be in a state of oblivion. He noticed calling his name won't cut it, he moved closer and gave his desk a loud bang. The sound made him almost jump out of his skin ''are you trying to get me killed or what'' he asked furiously
"if that we bring you back to earth, sure!''
He stood up from his chair and moved closer to his window.
''What is keeping you in the office all alone? I called to confirm our plans for tonight but I couldn't get through''
''I must have been so occupied, I can't believe its late already, I was giving Mabel some instructions few minutes ago''
''Your beautiful secretary eh" Christian gave George a dark stern look with that statement. "Don't even go there at all"
"what is it? Since you don't want her, can't I have her" George frowned at his friend
"I can't have you disturbing my staff so back off" he warned
"Alright boss" he eyed Christian mockingly, "wait! You said few minutes ago, did you check the time at all? Guy! It's past seven already.''
"whoa! I can't believe time is fast spent already'' he picked his suit from the hanger and car key ''let's head out then."
"Right behind you pal"
They both left the office building together. Christian realized he must have been in deep thoughts for him not to have noticed how far gone the time is.

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'Gina! Have you paid your nephew a visit after you got back?'
'Not yet mum, one day at a time besides I am pretty sure he is all over the place with worry, so I am bidding my time'
'I trust you girl. Anyways, remember to have fun but don't be so lost in it that you totally forget the main reason I sent you over there"
'don't stress yourself, just remember to use your medications, leave everything to me' she noticed the arrival of Mo. 'I need to go mum; I will call you later'
'take care baby'
She ended the call with a smile on her lips. She waved at Mo. Directing her to the VIP section of La casa de Pearl.
"you never disappoint ehn! Already having fun without me" Mo accused
Gina smiled "no time to waste time girl, fun waits for no one and you know me, I don't dull"
Mo laughed at her friend's words ''as expected ehn, look at you all beautiful and classy, my baby has really grown" she pulled her in for a hug
"what is that supposed to mean" Regina Laughed ''I miss you more baby, but I need to visit the restroom'' she pats her back and made way to the restroom.
On her way back, she noticed a 6"2 fair skinned guy in a vintage shirt and chestnut hair standing at the opposite side of the room, obviously secluded from the club probably because of the noise. 'what is fun without having a fan ass young man to hang around with' she thought to herself. She adjusts her mini gown and straightened her hair with her palms and decided to make her move.
'where is Gina for goodness sake?? She must have her missed her way. Is she that drunk already? More reason why I hate alcohol' Mo stood up, kept lamenting and went in search of Gina.
She noticed a similar looking figure with a young man at the opposite side of the room, she got closer to them and was able to identify Gina before she bumped into an unknown figure. ''Can't you watch were you are going or just go home if you're drunk already"
"I can see your tongue needs to be kept on a leash and we really need to stop meeting like this Miss Makinwa"
"Are you stalking me?''
"I should be the one asking you that madam" he smirked
"can you stop being annoyingly courteous and leave my way''
"I will if you would answer my question"
"which is??"
"what brought you here"
"I am not one of your help, so you don't have any rights to ask me that"
"well! Legally, I own the highest share of your business, so yes! You're my help"
"Goodness! I hate you!''
"trust me, the feeling is mutual''
"I need to see my friend she is over there drooling all over another disgrace of creation called man"
Christian looked at her like she must have grown a horn with that statement
"that disgrace is my friend and I am quite sure your friend is the unrefined one trying to stick her tongue down his throat"
"you are so rude"
"and you are too saucy"
"I don't have all day" she moved from him and walked to where Gina is. Christian followed suit, needing to see who could ever be friend with such a crazy woman.
On getting there, Christian noticed the Lady looked oddly familiar, and then
"Gina! You really need to change your ways you silly girl, you got me worried" Mo exclaimed
"Hey Christian!" George called out
Gina stood up and noticed Christian beside Mo.