Twisted Tangles

Chapter 17, Vengeful Thoughts

You know in my life I never really understood what love is because I have experienced so many flings at which I thought I was in love then. But whenever I was with Rosalià now that we had put aside our differences, I was beginning to finally dwell into our relationship. I felt so at ease when I laid upon the couch while she poured warm water all over my feet massaging them with her delicate soft hands.

That wasn't just it, but she then took me to her room where she undressed me gently taking her time while I just stood there admiring her covered innocence. She wasn't perfect and neither was she an angel but the least that she did was try to be by proving it to me.

At that moment with everything going on over the past few weeks, looking at her unleashed a chemical of dopamine in my brain because she was just so satisfying to ponder upon. When she removed all my clothes of except my underwear, I then climbed onto the bed laying on my back stretched across the bed.

"I'm going to put this over your eyes and all I need from you is to breathe calmly." Rosalià placing the blindfold over my eyes. "Okay what's going on because I'm sensing a fifty shades vibe right now." , "Eww, I don't think you can handle that type of pressure." said Rosalià as she giggled reaching out to the baby oil.

"Just stay calm and ease up your muscles, it'll do you good right now.", she squirted the baby oil all over my back and hind legs. I shivered to the droplets splashing over my skin, "Rosalià what the hell? That thing is fucking cold." I cursed out but she didn't respond.

That's when she began spreading her hands across my legs, applying pressure wherever she went. Her soft welcoming hands comforted my muscles, massaging them like one would marinate meat for a barbecue Sunday. As she kept creeping up my body, I couldn't help but moan out of sheer physical pleasure.

It was like she knew where I wanted to be touched and how to be touched, I was a map she had mastered as she navigated around me with her angelic hands. There was nobody who'd ever top up what she did because all I wanted was to drool myself to sleep right there.

"Are you enjoying your massage?" asked Rosalià but Julien was out cold a few minutes into her session. "Wow, asleep so quick? I hope that isn't your game in bed." Rosalià teased as she continued over to his back and soon covering over him her fluffy white sheets.

She looked at him like a mother would to her newborn, he was precious and so sweet while rested. Unfortunately, the mood the didn't last too long once she felt her phone vibrate in her pjs, she had a feeling that wasn't good. She pulled the phone out of her pocket to see a phone call from Uncle Ben, "Good Lord why now?" she stressed before taking in a few deep breaths and answered the phone.

"Rosalià I'm not happy with you because you're not doing anything about Blake's replacement. Uncle Chris and Aunty Martha are flying with me to Cape Town for a few days. I better expect some progress from you when we return otherwise there will be trouble." and just like that he cut the line.

"Fuck!" She yelled in frustration awakening me up, I looked up to see her by the door raising her hands to her head in what seemed like frustration. I was about to ask what's wrong, but she stormed off away from the room, awakening up from my sleep still had me lightheaded thus I fell back asleep.

Although back at the coast Elizabeth had vengeful thoughts when she was seated upon the couch next to Sandra watching television while they waited for the boys at Tangeni's place. Sandra glanced over to Elizabeth when she noticed that she wasn't watching the movie but rather staring into the open.

"Hey, wake up. What's on your mind?" asked Sandra snapping Natalia out of her gaze, "It's nothing really.", "Dude you're parents just secured you're future by offering you that university spot and not to mention your own business with a start up capital of five fucking million dollars, by the way is it USD or NAD?", "It's USD." Elizabeth replied still staring into her gaze as Sandra freaked out.

"Oh, my goodness! You're probably going to be the richest young adult by the time you finish, is it just me or what? I'm so happy for you my darling!" Sandra screamed in excitement throwing her arms Elizabeth, but she wasn't moved by her excitement.

"Okay, sweetheart you're disappointing me because you aren't giving off the same vibes I'm giving. Please tell me what's wrong." Sandra pleaded to an annoyed Elizabeth, "Excuse me Sandra, I just need to breathe outside alone please." she said shoving Sandra away from here before walking out to the backyard.

As she walked outside, she pushed through the curtains walking past the sliding door and walked to seat under the patio. Wow to think about it, Elizabeth finally received great news about the university and the big break she always wanted to receive. But all that would be jeopardised by her negligent actions resulting in Blake's death.

"Was Blake's million dollars worth stealing? Now that I've been offered five times of what I stole from him I don't think this will end well." She said in her thoughts after countless brainstorming to dead end solutions, she then decided to have vengeful thoughts once again and that was to turn in her cousin for a crime she did not commit.

It was difficult for her to make up her mind by choosing the alternative option of framing Rosalià but what else could she do to protect herself? As she thought to herself an unknown number called her, wondering who it was Sandra looked at her phone and answered it.

"We've arrived in Windhoek, just waiting on your command for further instructions.", "Okay go ahead and track him down. We're following Plan A. Once you've finished let me know." she replied confirming her orders. Cold as ice her plan began unfolding the moment her private investigator arrived in Windhoek with the assistance of Felix.

If she had to protect herself, she had to do it right no matter what. It was an action of selfishness in the interests of her own, she didn't care about what consequences would occur in the aftermath of the scenario she was about to create.

Not knowing that Sandra was behind the curtain eavesdropping on Elizabeth, she was curious about who she was tracking and why? Suddenly Sandra heard the steps of Elizabeth approaching then she called out her name, "Elizabeth?" drawing the curtain to the side to block her path as if she was coming to check up on her.

"I'm getting worried because you're not telling me anything.", "Okay to be honest I'm just feeling a bit tired okay? Let's go cuddle till we fall asleep until the boys arrive, how far are they by the way?" Elizabeth asked.

"Well Tangeni said they're about to leave and the time is two o'clock, so if we sleep, we'll be up by the time they arrive. It's a three-hour drive so there's ample time." said Sandra, "Come on girlfriend, I want to squeeze your body against me right now." Elizabeth demanded before grabbing her hand pulling her away to the staircase.

"Hey! Who gave you my consent to grab me and you're even going to squeeze me, sies!" complained Sandra who was casually pulled up the stairs without resistance. "You know I love you my sweetheart, don't act hard to get. It's just my lovely hugs just for you even." Elizabeth expressed once they walked up the staircase.

Sandra giggled covering her mouth, "If that's the case I want a piggy ride from you." she said jumping onto her back. "No wait I'm not ready!" Elizabeth resisted but it was too late the moment Sandra had already jumped onto her back knocking off Elizabeth's balance as they tumbled down to the carpet floor.

They both moaned in pain laid upon the floor, "I can't believe you just did that, and you were the one who was talking about consent. Did I give you my consent to jump onto my back?" Elizabeth asked as she pushed Sandra off her body, "I mean that's instant karma for you dragging me up here aggressively." Sandra contested as she grabbed onto her pulling herself up from the carpet floor.

"Can we just go I don't want to argue with you right now." Elizabeth stressed as she walked to the masters room followed by Sandra, "You have no shame to be sleeping on my mans bed you know that?", "If you aren't stopping me it isn't wrong isn't it?" Elizabeth replied proving a point. "I guess you're right but.", "But nothing just come sleep, nobody's going to die okay?" she said before jumping onto the bed burying herself into the continental pillows and blankets spread across the bed.

Sandra couldn't help but care to join her as well while they waited for the return of Denver and Tangeni who were still based at Rafael's house. "So bro, you sure you aren't going through any PTSD or something?" asked Tangeni standing outside of the house by the car, "I'm cool fam, it's in the past so I just have to move on you know?" Rafael replied.

"If that's the case just call me whenever you need somebody to talk to you, we're here for you dude." Denver said before hugging Rafael goodbye followed by Tangeni. "See you guys when I see you again." said Rafael waving them goodbye.

It was hard for Rafael waiving his arm not because of psychical pain but because when he was at his lowest Denver wand Tangeni were there. When he had no accommodation, Tangeni was there to provide a roof above his head, when there was no hope of travelling back to the capital city, Denver was there to help.

At his highest peak of emotions running loose he had felt that it was too soon for them to leave, if only they could stay a bit longer for Rafael to enjoy their company and show his appreciation. Tears filled his eyes once the gate closed shut with nobody insight but the gate itself, the sound of the gate shutting was like the sound to his heart closing forever.

To heal, Rafael needed to accept that all good things come to an end. The end for him was the support from his friends who were now gone, the only thing required from him was to stand the test of time by keeping his cool in maintaining his sanity.

"Safe trip gents." Rafael whispered underneath his breath as he turned around walking back into the house while Denver and Tangeni had stopped by the nearest petrol station to fill up ahead of their journey.

While Denver was inside the shop buying snacks for the road, Tangeni couldn't help but wonder who the robbers Rafael tried describing. He thought to himself that the robbers who abducted him had something to do with Blake's death, Blake had an important role in transporting the goods to and from the coast to Windhoek.

If Tangeni solved out the mystery of it all, he would find the enemy and get rid of them as well as recovering Blake's money. Blake's death was a big blow especially after the drug bust losing a ton of money which resulted in staying low key in transporting the drugs.

Everyone was on the brink of being caught by the police resulting in Blake being a big threat but not instantly deciding his execution. Tangeni suspected a sense of disloyalty within the family business but with no one to look at, it was stressful thinking about it but with time he decided to keep his discoveries low-key.

The only person Tangeni could think of to discuss about his worries was Rosalià, even though they ended off on bad terms he felt that this was related to business and nothing else respecting her wishes. He tried calling her at first but changed his mind to leave a text instead because he wanted to discuss Blake's death when he would be free and alone.

His thoughts were then disrupted by Denver's knock on the window to open for him. He unlocked the door and in came Denver with drinks and a couple of pies, "Really? Are pies the only things you could get?" asked Tangeni. "I wanted to go to Woerman but it's full because of rush hour so it's the least that could get us going for the next couple of hours." Denver replied closing the door beside him.

"Okay that's fine, are you ready to go?", "Yeah man let's go, I already miss my baby. Did you tell them that we are coming?", "Yes, I did when we were about to leave Rafael's house. So, you don't have to tell them." he replied driving slowly out of the petrol station entering onto the street. "By the way man, you've got to stop somewhere so we pray before carrying on, I don't trust that road especially around this time of day. We must arrive in Swakop the same way we left." Denver suggested as they entered onto Sam Nujoma drive.

"You know what? We better pray because I'm giving you the wheel, I'm not feeling too good." said Tangeni before being disrupted by an incoming call. "Who's A. Martha?" asked Denver, "Oh that's one of my partners in the board of directors for the logistics company. Just give me a second I answer this.". "Good day Martha, how're you?", "Tangeni where the hell are you? Haven't you received your flight ticket to Cape Town I emailed you? We're by the airport and you are no where to be seen." Martha complained leaving Tangeni in surprise.

"Martha I'm sorry, I'll take the next plane going to Cape Town.", "Tangeni Swakop is 30 minutes away from here, why can't you make it for this one?" Martha asked but Tangeni was devastated to realise that the meeting later tonight was held in Cape Town. Hesitating to speak Martha called out his name one more time before he eventually cut the call breathing in heavily.

"I think I'm about to get fired. I'm supposed to be at the Walvis Bay airport right now, I forgot that the meeting was in South Africa not in Walvis Bay. I'm such a fool and now I don't know what to do!" yelled Tangeni in distress, "Wait calm down bro, don't you think it's best you just tell her the truth? So that there's enough time for her to have a plan B, trust me man this is the first you messed up so she wouldn't mind right?" said Denver.

"Okay maybe you're right but first let me call air Namibia to find out if there's any space for flights going to Cape Town from Windhoek.", Tangeni dialled the number but unfortunately all the planes for the day were fully booked, he then tried calling Martha who couldn't be bothered by ignoring him. Tangeni then left a text explaining why he couldn't make it because he was in Windhoek and all the seats were booked from Windhoek to Cape Town.

He let out a sigh of disappointment shaking his head before saying "Okay I think it's about time you pray so my nerves can be calmed down or something because there's nothing I can do now. I'm ready whenever you are.", Denver thought of helping but what was there to help? His words would not magically take them to the coast instantly. "Okay, let's close our eyes as I pray." he said and continued to pray for the safety of their trip and other road users.

Once they finished Tangeni drove off the side of the road and off they went beginning their journey while I on the other hand woke up from my slumber Rosalià had treated me to. "Damn, was I out for that long it's already going to three." I whispered as I tilted my head looking around the room to see the light from outside.

I sat up right and climbed out of the bed, "Babe." I called out but there wasn't any response. I carried on walking to the kitchen to grab myself a glass of water until on my way there I found her wasted on the couch with a bottle of whiskey in her arms as the television played in the background.

I felt bad for not waking up when I should've earlier to find out if she was okay, looking at her now was not pleasant to see. I moved in closer to remove the bottle out of her hands and placed it on the little table besides me and walked back to her room to get a blanket for her.

On my way there I heard her phone ring, I then quickly tried to hold the blanket with my one good arm and rushed back to see who it was but then the phone stopped ringing. I didn't bother to check her phone, so I covered the blanket over her and once I was done her phone rang again.

This time it was a text message, I peeped over to see the screen and I couldn't believe who I just saw. A missed call and text message from Tangeni, I couldn't see what it said but I desperately wanted to find out why the hell was he calling and texting her till this very day.

With all due respect to my relationship with Rosalià I decided not to breech her privacy and thus I let it go by putting her phone away next to her sleeping. I ended up grabbing the remote and kept myself busy to some Netflix watching Money Heist.

It was a great show that kept me intrigued because of the amount of plot twists which I'd say the same for my life to be honest. A few hours had gone by as the day turned into dusk and Julien was sat right besides Rosalià when she finally woke up.

"Hey are you okay?" asked Julien when he noticed her eyes were open, "Yeah I'm fine now." she replied, "That fine doesn't fine to me, talk to me babe what's going on." he asked again. "It's work okay. Ever since Blake died, my uncle has been troubling me to find a solution for who was going to fill up his spot and find new alternatives in transportation of the drugs. I've been so stressed because of him and then there's Natalia who's also causing unnecessary trouble, I'm just sick and tired of everything that's happening right now. Now I have an annoying headache, please keep your voice low." Rosalià stressed.

"It's okay babe, thanks for telling me. Is there anything I can do to help?" he asked willingly which left Rosalià in her thoughts wondering what exactly he could do for her. "Well for now nothing, but when I need this favour later you can't say no." she commanded to him and he just nodded his head saying "Cool, that's fine but what is it?".

"You'll find out soon, now get ready so we go visit my mother in-law." she said giggling "But first you need to brush your teeth and take a shower because you smell like a brewery right now, I myself can't even breathe any longer I've held my breath for too long now." Julien teased as they both laughed and began preparing themselves for the hospital.

Once they finished, they headed out the door and down the elevator to the parking lot. "Has doctor Gabriel contacted you yet?" Rosalià asked, "No he hasn't, I just hope there's good news awaiting us to be honest." he replied, "Sure there will be, we just have to stay positive." said Rosalià before tugging right beside him.

They both entered the car, but Julien didn't seem quite happy judging by the looks on his face which Rosalià noticed. "Babe is there something wrong? Are you in pain?" she asked, but Julien didn't answer just yet, he took in a deep breath and breathed out.

"Babe, are you and Tangeni still talking?" he asked, "We haven't spoken ever since I arrived back to Windhoek but I'll see him in a meeting soon at my place in langstrand, why?" , "He left a missed call and a text message while you were asleep. I don't know if both of you are still talking or something but I didn't open the message until you woke up so I could ask you what exactly is going on." he said explaining to her.

"Well I saw it, but I didn't open it yet, we don't have anything going on. I broke all my attachments to him and wait how do you know Tangeni?" she asked, "I have my sources, I knew you were cheating on me with him and since you were being honest I let it go and forgave you because we're starting afresh." Julien replied without any hesitation.

"Okay... and who are your sources?", "That is something I can not tell you and I've made my decision not to tell you." Julien replied to Rosalià who nodded awkwardly "So are we fine now?" she asked. "I don't have any concerns, once we come back home, we'll talk about it when you open his texts or call him back." Julien replied, "Okay let's go then." She said starting up the car before driving off to the hospital.

The streets were quiet as usual around seven o'clock, everyone had already left the central business district to go home to their loved ones although there were some bachelors who went to the bars and dinning areas once they knocked off work. It was a usual evening in the city with Rosalià as the driver and Julien as the passenger, something that he could get used to himself from now on.

"Ahh I could get used to this you know." Julien said stretching out his legs as he put his right arm behind his head. "Whatever in a few weeks you'll be driving me forever, ha.", she replied instantly as she looked for parking at the hospital. Once we got out, we were hit by the blistering cold winds of winter, "My goodness I can't adjust to this weather just yet, let's go inside quickly."