BANE

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN(2)

“Well! Well! Well! What do we have here? Party guests leaving early?” The boss moved closer to them. She walked gracefully, like a goddess. Her large eyes glittered with excitement and glee, like a child after receiving his/her favourite candy.

“You?” They all said at the same time. Ibrahim’s expression was that of horror, he looked at her with disgust and so much hatred that one would think it would penetrate right through her.

“Too bad kid, I had started to like you.“ She addressed Banan. “I thought you were the one to continue with my great work.” She spoke as if she were the world’s greatest saint. “...but you disappointed me. Too bad for you though.”

“I went to Fadil’s room; I wanted to ask him to do something for me, but guess what, his room was empty. I suspected something was not right, so I decided to search your room, and guess what? You were not in either.” She let out a laugh. ”I sent some of my men to search for you or him outside while I guard here. It was a perfect plan after all.”

“Fadil would but pray for death when I get him. I know he’s stupid, he would come back for you. So, let me deal with you first.”

"You are pathetic.” Banan felt like strangling her.

“Hey, old friends, fate has brought us together again.” She said turning to Mubarak and Ibrahim.

“Just the thought of you makes me sick, Sofia.” Ibrahim spat, stressing her name.

“That’s a horrible thing to say to an old friend Ibrahim.” She put her hand to her chest pretending to be hurt.

“Horrible?” He laughed a hollow laugh. “You’re unbelievable.”

“You know, you were not my target. You came into the equation by chance.”

“I trusted you, what wrong have I ever done to you?” Sabiha spoke for the first time.

“I knew you were not what you seemed. I never liked you.” Zaid added.

“I did notice that Zaid. You were right; there’s so much about aunty karimah that you don’t know.” She added sweetly. “I had always admired you, you have determination and courage but you’re too stupid, always ready to distinguish between right and wrong.” She continued to address Zaid.

“I knew you would never stop till you reach the bottom of this. I knew I had to stop you. So, I chose Banan, the girl who allowed her emotions to take control. I must admit, I underestimated her.”

“Who are you? Sofia or Karimah?” Zaid questioned.

“Sofia.” She turned to Sabiha. ”You are just as naïve as your mother. Suckers for any sad story. Women like you disgust me.” She said with contempt.

“She took you in when you had nothing.”

“Blah..Blah..Blah.” Sofia replied in a nonchalant manner.

“You’re the reason for the death of another and you got away with it, but I promise you, you will not get away with this one.” Ibrahim shouted.
  She ignored him and faced Mubarak instead. “My old partner in crime.”

“What do you want?” Ibrahim asked in a shaky voice. You live a comfortable life; you ruined me and destroyed my happiness. What more do you need?”

“You think you hate me, don’t you? Get over it Ibrahim, she is dead. It was an accident” She chuckled at the last part.

“How dare you?” Ibrahim demanded Angrilly.

Mubarak cut in. “Don’t let her get to you Ibrahim.”

“Your entire life is a complete lie.” Banan said with disgust.