PRIME SUSPECT

Chapter 2

Mr. Jude Benson's only son just came back from the New York, he just competed his masters, Jude Benson is a friend to Johnson Steve, Eugenia's father, both parents made a deal some years back.

"Larry you would have to marry her"Mr Benson told his son

"Dad must we start with quarrel?"Larry asked his father

"Yes we must"Jude replied

"Dad I have someone I love"Larry told his father

"It's nobody's business"Jude replied his son

"Dad try and understand"
Larry said to his dad

"Understand what?Johnson is my business partner and don't you know how much I gave him for his new business"Jude told his son

"Dad maybe you should collect your money"Larry suggested

"Eugenia is the money I want to collect"Jude replied his son

"I can't even recognize this Eugenia of a girl, it's been over 16 years dad and then she came for my 10th birthday"
Larry told his father

"Larry she's very beautiful now, you need to see her"Jude tried convincing his son

"Oh God! why did I come back to Nigeria?"Larry asked himself slamming his feet on the ground

"You came for good son"his father replied him

"Dad!"he called and walked out

"Are you trying to walk out on me?"
His father asked

"Dad I have already"he said and walked towards his room.

"Jude"Mrs Rose Benson called her husband

"Rose what's the problem"jude asked his wife

"You can't Force your son"she told him

"Rose this is my money and business"
Jude reminded his wife

"Maybe you should collect your money and forget about the business "Rose suggested

"Rose something is wrong with you"he said angrily, hissed and left.
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"Hey babe"Larry called his girlfriend

"I thought I asked you to call me when you get to Nigeria"She reminded him

"At least I have called"He told her

"How's everyone"she asked

"Fine, how's everyone in New York"he asked

"Fine dear"she replied

"Ok, I would talk to you later"he said on the phone sounding very cold

"Larry,are you okay??"she asked and continued

"this call is so quick"she concluded

"No problem,i just want to settle some things, will call you later"he told her

"okay then" she responded

"Bye"

"Bye".

Larry sat on his bed and was in deep thought

"How do I tell kemi about my dad's plan,he should understand me,I love kemi not Eugenia.How do I tell kemi it's not possible.Oh God! I should have stayed back in New York if I had known something like this would happen."he said to himself.

Just as he was about to sleep he heard a knock on the door

"Who's there?"he asked

"Son it's me"his mother said

"Mom come in"he told her

She opened the door and entered her son's room and sat on the bed.Larry sat upright when his mom entered his room.

"Thank you my son"she said and sat on the bed

"Yes mom"he said to her sitting upright

"Hope you are not tired "she asked

"No mom,I am not stressed"he replied

"Son"his mom called

"Mom"larry called back

"I want you to calm down, don't be rude to your dad,he is your father,sure you might not love Eugenia and love someone else, but be careful with the way you handle things."his mom advised him

"But mom I can't marry Eugenia, I mean what do I know about her mom?? dad doesn't understand,he should collect his money and end the business with him"he said

" Yes son,just be careful son"his mom said

"Mom I am just telling you"he said

"Be careful, don't argue with your dad"she told him

"I have heard mom"he said

"Larry you can't marry Eugenia don't worry"rose assured her son

"Are you sure??"Larry asked

"I am sure"rose said confidently

"Thank you so much Mom"he thanked his mom

"You are welcome dear"his mom said.