A Saint in Disguise 5

Kamsi received a message from her younger brother informing her of her mother's ill health. Her 57-year-old mother had been battling with chronic diabetes for quite some time now and her routine drugs were her closest companion. When she called to find out from Dozie what exactly the problem was and why it had aggravated in so little a time, he only said it has been pretty difficult she maintaining the use of her routine drugs lately.

With the state of her mother's health and the situation of things back home, Kamsi knew she just had to go home- but definitely not empty handed. First, because her mother needed very urgent medical attention, and secondly to settle other minor issues at home. She figured all these wouldn't be easy especially when her semester exams were by the corner but she was sure going to find her way about it whichever means only that the temptation and the cross was becoming too heavy for her to bear.

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Richard sat at his desk sipping from a cup of steaming hot coffee. He glanced through the heap of files on his desk awaiting his attention and he also thought about the long list of scheduled business meetings lined up for the whole week. Right now, he wasn't feeling too well and only managed to bring himself to the office. He'd met with his doctor about a week ago and she simply told him all he needed was rest because it had become obvious that  work was taking its toll on him.

He placed the tea cup gently on the saucer and picked up his phone to dial Dave's number. Dave has been his longtime friend. After a brief chat and a few hearty laughters over the phone, Dave decided to come over to the office to pay him a visit.

Dave who was a very witty fellow, filled the atmosphere with his unending tales and hilarious jokes.

"How about we do a sit-out probably during the weekend and maybe you get to...." Dave didn't finish his sentence before flashing him a wink.

"You know I'm not cut out for all that bullshit...i practically don't have time to waste and you of all people should know that i work at home even more than i work in the office" Richard said with a wave of the hand, looking very uninterested.

"C'mon man...do you always have to be like this?? I mean, look at you...you're gradually losing it and i think you need  a break!!"

Richard only made a face but deep down, he knew he needed it - a break.

"Rich.." David started calmly "I promise its going to worth the while..just watch me take the lead or don't you trust my leadership abilities anymore?"

Richard raised an eyebrow
"Oh yeah..i do!! you silly ol' dude!!"
They both laughed hard...

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Esomo's ringtone jerked her up from her sleep. She reached for the phone under her pillow and was pleasantly surprised to see who the caller was. It was Dave. It had been a long while since they last saw or spoke to each other and now that he called, she only hoped good tidings were on the way.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Dave told her the reason he had called and Esomo only said "DEAL" with a smile twisting at the corners of her mouth. A great weekend it was going to be indeed.
Kamsi who had been lying beside her all this while turned over to ask.

"What deal do you have this time? you're up to some mischief abi?"

Esomo's eyes only shone brightly and she seemed rather eager to answer that question.

"Well...I'm not up to any mischief, just a call from an old friend and....."

"A client right?" Kamsi cut in sharply.

Esomo only gave a wide grin as she knew  that Kamsi  only wanted to begin to taunt her and so she gave no room for further questions.

"Any plans for the weekend?" Esomo asked.
The moment Kamsi heard this, her episode with Canon replayed in her head and she only hoped this time was going to be better.

"Errrmmmm....not really" Kamsi answered with her eyes rolling wondering what Esomo was up to.
"Still trying to put things together so that by this time next week I'll be home....only that its not been easy and something just has to happen fast".

Esomo only had a sly smile on her face

"You'll be fine and its only going to get better...from this weekend onward".
She said this with the smile still twisted at the corners of her mouth.

"This weekend of yours had better be worth the while!". Kamsi replied dismissive and with that, she slid back into her bed position and gradually drifted to sleep.

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The rest of the week seemed to crawl but finally, Friday was here. By 6.30pm, the girls began preparing for a 'fun-filled' evening. Kamsi's fear and apprehension had given way and she had by now, began to come to terms with everything. She didn't have much choices anyway.

The plan was for Richard and Dave to come pick the girls up at exactly 8pm, but Richard found the idea totally absurd.

"What in Pete's name are you talking about?? why should i give cheap sluts such VIP treatment??" Richard asked with bulging eyes.

"You know your problem?...you take things too  seriously. Besides, who says these girls are sluts?"

"You fool!!" Richard barked. "Can i ask a question?"

"Oh yeah...best pal to the fool, ask your question" Dave replied sarcastically.

"Do any of these girls share any resemblance with Queen Elizabeth of England?"

Dave only stared at his friend wondering if all was well with him.

"Look here...I've got no time to waste waiting on some cheap sluts who wouldn't add value to me now, you're the architect of this whole 'sit-out' thing but for driving all the way to make some dirty slut feel special, i won't!!!"

"Rich, can you be calm?"

Richard took a glance at his wristwatch and inhaled deeply.
"Dave..its 7.48pm already, you could go pick the girls up...I'll be waiting at Orange Resort".

He dug his hands deep into his pocket for his car key and dashed out of the house...



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