Angelina

Episode 15

(Brandon’s Mansion).
” What’s her name aunt? ” Nickel asked.
” She’s very beautiful. I miss her so much. Her mother had left her behind… Three years ago,they
came to Amsterdam for some holidays and her mother and father handed some documents to me
”. Gina said.
” What kind of documents? ”. Mr Brandon asked.

” They had fine to he mother’s lawyer secretly and they both agreed on a decision that when they
are no longer alive…they would leave their daughter to me,as the guardian… And when she’s 20
years of age…she will be granted full custody of all her father’s properties ”.
” So what had happened to her? ”. Mr Brandon asked.

” Her parents are no longer alive. And she’s missing. I came too late ”. Gina cried.
” Calm down aunt. Dad and I might be able to help…tell us what her name is ”. Nickel asked.

The big telephone in the hall rang so loud that Nickel stood up and went to answer it.
” You must be very tired now Gina. You know there are many rooms here. Please, take your bag
and let me show you to a room you can share with brother in-law when he arrives ”. Mr Brandon
said.

” Thank you brother. Let’s go ”.
They both climbed upstairs. Some minutes later,Mr Brandon walked downstairs and picks DUP his
Bible and car keys.

” I’m off to church now son ”. He said.
” But dad,the weather does not look favourable. Besides,it’s getting to 8 pm ”. Nickel said.
” I know. But the work of God knows no boundaries. Besides, thud is the beginning of my half
night service. The members must be waiting now ”. Mr Brandon said. ” You be here,because of
your aunt,just be home…”. He said and left.

(Angelina’s Mansion).
In my bedroom… My marine spirit was heightened. And I could see Mr Brandon entering his car in
my vision. Thunder clapped and it started raining hard. I begun to remember what uncle Tom used
to do to me in times of rain. My anger was heightened.

I was craving for blood. I was feeling sorry at one side for Nickel… As I was told it was only his
father he had in the world. But I couldn’t stop myself. The rain became heavier. I climbed to the
balcony of the mansion and disappeared.
Mr Brandon was driving so speed,he needed to get ti church very fast. I appeared on the other
side of the road and just used my left hand to rub the middle of road and disappeared. I saw his
car passed that side and suddenly diverted to the other side. His car went crashing against a big
oak tree. And I comfortably descended into my bedroom.

Lightening from no where came striking me in my room. This was unbelievable. Suddenly, I tried
to see at had happened to the man. But I couldn’t see anymore. I couldn’t see him. I sat on my bed
with pains.

(Jordan’s Mansion= Master Bedroom).
At 11pm… Aunt Okereke still sat on the bed…having sleepless nights. She couldn’t get the I!age of
Gina from her mind. But uncle Tom was rather sleeping and snoring.

His days if calamity was just at the corner. He was snoring… He turned to the other side and
choked besides his wife but she angrily pushed him away and chuckled. He opened his eyes and
yawned, then sat up looking at his snorting wife.

” Helena, what is it? ”. He asked.
” You are asking me? I don’t even know what to use you for! Useless man! ”.

” Helena… Better be careful of how you talk to me. I don’t like it at all ”.

” No…why would you like it? Because you know it’s the truth ”. Aunt Okereke said. ” Ever since we
deliberately took this properties of Kelvin to be yours,what kind of work have you done for it? ”.
” What did you expect me to do? ”.
” Idiot! Even the lawyer who did all this is now asking for the ransom. We paid just half of the
amount he asked. Now where would we find money? We’ve sold all the businesses of Kelvin and
Katherine and spent it ”.
” What are you implying now? ”
” I’m implying that…am thinking of a solution for this mess…if not,we’ll soon be left on the streets.

We have a big problem at hand ”.
” What has happened ? ”.
” Did you know that Gina has returned from abroad? ”.

” Gina? Gina..Gina,Gina…who is Gina? ”.
” Gina…Katherine’s friend, and my ex friend. She came here some weeks ago,looking for Angelina

”.
” What?! ”.
” What scares me most is,she told me that,Katherine and Kelvin… Went to Katherine’s lawyer and
made an agreement to leave Angelina and the properties to her when they are no longer alive.
They went to court and signed some papers too ”. Aunt Okereke wept.
” Jesus Christ! ”. Uncle Tom shouted. ” We are finished… We won’t only be homeless but behind bars too. We will be sent to prison for impersonation and slander ”. He said.
” Now…Gina is out there….searching for her. What do we do now? ”.

” We kill her! ”.
”What?! ”
” Let’s kill her like we killed Angelina’s parents… That’s the only way! ”.
” Hey….keep your voice down you fool! We sent someone to temper with the breaks of Kelvin’s
car that’s why the accident happened, but how would we do that to Gina? ”.
” You leave everything o me okay? ” Uncle Tom said. ” And after that,we’ll find a way to kill that
stupid lawyer bordering us. Relax. I will sort everything out ”.

” What about Angelina? ”. Aunt Okereke asked.
” Don’t bother. The stupid girl must be dead somewhere right now ”. He said. ” Just wait and see
what I’ll fo ”.

(Next Day).
The sun rays ha passed through my glass window, reflecting on my fave. I wa still feeling paid s
and I heard Katherine crying so loud in her room. I quickly stood up,looking very I’ll and entered
the room and found Queen Marina holding Katherine upside down by the legs.
” No!! Please, I beg you…put her down ”.
” You rascal! How could you make such a mistake last night?! Sending lightening to my kingdom
to strike me! ”.

” I never knew it came to your side please Queen! I will not fail the next time ”. I wept.
The Queen’s face was all red. Proving how the thunder really strikes her. She threw Katherine and
I caught hold her tightly, trying to make her stop crying.

” Your last chance! Is that clear?! ”. She shouted and disappeared.
I caressed my daughter and checked the time,just to realised it was exactly 9 am and the maid
had not come to work. I gave her a day off yesterday and it seemed she’s taking my leniency as
weakness. If she was here to take care of Katherine, none of this would have happened. I’ll deal
with her.

I bathed Katherine, fed her and left her in the baby’s cort. I heard some noises outside and I
dressed up and stepped out. People were entering the Brandon’s mansion with so many gifts. And
expensive cars were parked in front. People were just roaming in and out of the house. I stood in
my garden looking at all this and I se Nickel walking to my direction.
” Hello there beautiful ”. He shouted and got closer to me.

” Hey…my name is Angelina okay? Not beautiful ”. I replied, not smiling.
” Well,I call every beautiful girl…” Beautiful ” don’t worry ”.

” I just don’t like it….call me by my….”.
” Okay,okay Angelina ”. He laughed. ” Hope you’re doing good ”.

” Yes. You? ”.
” I’m excited, because you decided to come to my party…you will,right? ”.
” Sure I will,don’t worry ”.
” Okay…gotta go. I’m still busy with the preparations ”.

” Hey! How’s your dad? ”. I asked.
” He’s okay. He called last night. He told me he had a little accident but he was okay. He slept at
the church and would be coming this morning ”. Nickel said.

” Oh okay ”. I faked a smile.
” Okay…see you later beautiful ”. He said and raced away.

I was beginning to think deep. How will I finish this man and spare Katherine’s life? As this thought
rushed through my head,a brown car parked in front of my garden and Mr Brandon stepped out.
He had a plaster on his forehead and he was frowning. He slowly walked to my front in his suit and
stood there starring at me with suspicious eyes.
” Good morning Mr Brandon ”. I said.
” Listen to me very carefully young lady. I know whatever you are up to now ”.
” What do you mean Sir? ”.
” Listen and don’t interrupt me! ”. He shouted. ” Let me give you this warning… stay away,from my
son. Is that clear? ”.
” Excuse me? ”.
” You are warned. If I ever see you,anywhere close to Nickel… I will descended on you ”.
” Well,why don’t you tell your son to stay away from me instead? ”.

” I saw everything you did last night. I’m just keeping my cool with you. So it’s either you kevr the
estate, or stay awy from my son! Else,you’ll be sorry!….