[STORY] ESTHER MY LANDLORD’S DAUGHTER (Episode 22)

Episode 22.

I woke up the next morning feeling so okay. I stood up and knelt beside my bed and said a little prayer.
I finished praying, got up and head into the bathroom. I did the usuals, took my bath and came out.
I applied cream on my body and wore something casual.

I wasn’t feeling hungry, so I sat down on my chair, and opened my reading table, took out an unfinished script and began working on it.

I completed the script in two hours, stood up and headed to the kitchen. I prepared noodles and ate it at the dining.

I went back to bed and laid on it. I picked my phone at the side off the bed to check some updates. I saw five missed calls from precious, three from daisy, fifteen from Esther, two from a strange number.

I smiled to myself, saying now it’s not the time for calls, I just want to rest till the day of the trial.

I only dialed the strange number because I was curious to know who it was. It rang for sometime before someone picked up.

Good morning, said the receiver, who a deep baritone voice.

Yeah who am I unto, I said.

It’s Nelly’s Father, the receiver said.

I hissed and ended the call.

He called back several times, and it got me pissed, so I blocked his number.

Nelly and her mother are so going to enjoy their stay at the cell for a while. I knew what I was doing, so I didn’t need anyone to talk to me now.

I called Esther and she picked up almost immediately.

Hey, where have you been all this while, she asked. What happened to you and your phone, she added.

I’m fine, I was just resting, I said.

Thank God, you got me so worried, she said.

Are you free, I asked her.

Of course I am, she said.

Alright, can you come over, I asked.

Come and open the door for me, I’m already at your door, she said and I was surprised.

Alright, I said, standing up from the bed and going towards the door. I unlocked the door and opened it.

She was just standing so innocently, and for a second one would think she’s an angel sent from heaven.

Good morning, she said, smiling.

Morning, I said, walking inside.

She followed suit and closed the door.

I’ve missed you, she said hugging me. what really happened, she asked.

I sat her down and told her everything. After I had finish, she felt sorry for me, though she blamed me at some point.

But that aside, you have to forgive them, she said.

What did you just say eh Esther, I said, In a serious tone. With my broken nose. Do you know what I went through in that woman’s hand, eh, do you know, i asked.

I’m sor..

No need, Just leave, I said to her, which surprised her.

Savvy I’m….

I said leave, please ,I said.

She stood up and walked to the door. She paused, turned and looked at me before opening the door and walking out.

I smiled to myself. shebi I told you people that i know what I’m doing.

To be continued…