Make It Rain

SIXTEEN

The lawyer stood from his seat, beating his hands on the desk in front of him.

"Nonsense!!!"

Unfazed by him, Seun chuckled, "There is no need to panic sir."

"What you are asking me to do is against the protocols of my job. I could lose my reputation, or worse be prosecuted!"

"Nobody works for me and gets caught, Mr. Isaac. Forget about being prosecuted." Seun remained as calm as the breeze that flowed that morning.

"It's still a very difficult thing to do sir!"

Wearing his tux along with a smirk that hung on his face, Seun pulled out a cheque and placed it on the table. "How about I make it easier then?"

"Ehn?!" The lawyer's eyes flared open.

"Twenty million should be enough to ease the work, I suppose." Seun pushed the cheque closer to the lawyer as he stood up.

"Give me your response before evening." He didn't have much time for the Lawyer's dilly-dally, making his way out of the office.

For more than twenty years, Mr. Isaac had worked for Mr. Joel on numerous cases. He was very reputable as a lawyer and loved doing his job to the books. Never once had he changed anything to favor himself, always making sure his actions were to the best interests of his clients, and he wasn't planning to change anytime soon.

But what could Seun want from Mr. Joel's lawyer?

He picked the cheque and squeezed it before tossing it into the bin like a ball.

Then thumped himself into his seat, letting out a heavy breath. 

Sitting on the side of his table was a frame containing a picture of his beautiful wife and two kids. The only thing in this world that brought a smile to his face and gave him peace was his family, and even though they were going through a very rough patch they always managed to remain happy as a family.

Mr. Isaac had a lot of bills to attend to before the year ran out. His wife was pregnant with another child, his children's school had begun calling for their fees and to make matters worse, the mortgage company had started warning him of a foreclosure for being delinquent in his payments.

No matter what it is, I will find a legal way to settle my problems.
He wasn't going to put his selfish needs ahead of doing what was right.

But will his stubborn righteousness  be enough for him and his family?

***

"Whatever happened to him before, please don't let it occur again." The doctor stepped out of Samuel's room.

"Okay doctor," Mrs. Akande answered, "But I hope he is fine?"

With a nod the doctor responded "He was just too stressed, especially for someone who is just recovering. So please don't stress him anymore."

"Okay doctor, thank you very much!"

"You are welcome." The doctor smiled. "Also, before I leave..."

"Yes doctor?" Obsequiously following the doctor to the living room door.

"Who ever Shola is, please make sure she sees him if possible. He kept asking her to stay when he was unconscious."

Even though it came with a heavy heart, Mrs. Akande responded saying "Yes... I... will try to... make it possible."

"Okay, goodbye now." The doctor left without looking back.