Indigo (Shade of a golden heart) - Season 1 - Episode 16

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Indigo (Shade of a golden heart) - Season 1 - Episode 16

I overheard you and Anastasia last night. You have lied twice; first, about your job; secondly, about my health. Is that fair?’

Indigo couldn’t move where she stood. So he had know all these while that she had lost her job? He had also know about his health condition.
‘That is not what we are debating here. I want to know my parents, please. Is that too much for you to ask?’ She felt frustrated.

He understood her agitation and her pain. He knew she was lost in wonder as to who her biological parents were, but he was never going to change his ground.

‘I have to sleep now Indigo. Thank your friend Ana for her help, but I don’t want you to be close to her anymore neither should you take cash gifts. I do not trust her.’ The old man advised.

She was ready to launch another argument, but stopped when he closed his eyes and waved her out of the room.

‘Sleep well.’ She whispered sadly before walking out of his bedroom.

She had spent her night checking out the buildings that her elder brother planned to renovate. They were substandard, and originally created for low income earners.

Chalya was not comfortable with Phillip’s idea of hiking the rent, and this was what she had come to discuss with him after his return from the coffee shop.

‘You don’t look too good.’ She walked in and pulled a chair next to the table.

‘Barf didn’t show up. I’ve been trying to reach him, but his lines are off. He knows how important he is, to the realization of this dream, why would he treat me like that?’ Phillip hissed angrily.

The only occurrence that prevented him for cursing the whole day for his bad luck, was his meeting with Indigo, the girls whose smile could halt an earthquake; whose tears could pacify the volcano. He had not known her all of his life, but he was convinced in his heart of hearts that she was a good person.

‘I am sorry about that. I assumed you guys met.’ She understood why he had a frown on his face.

‘I just hate it when people disappoint me.’ He tossed his phone carelessly on the table.
‘Maybe he is in some kind of fix. He would call you, just forget him for now and focus on other things.’ She prayed silently that her brother would listen to what she had to say about the renovation.

He shrugged, and decided to keep Barf aside, he could still contact the man later. He didn’t need any spoilers today, he had met an amazing person, who touched his life in a special way. He would think about her instead.
‘You look beautiful, orange looks good on you.’ He admired his sister’s blazer.

Thanks. You look good yourself, I guess you had some ladies neck at 360 at that coffee shop.’ She teased her bro, hoping to get a smile from him.

Her words worked like magic on him, Phillip’s throaty chuckle filled the room.
‘I met someone.’ He confessed.
‘You did?’ She shifted in her seat, pulling herself and her chair closer to the table for more.
‘Yes, but we’ll talk about her later. She just has this, I don’t know. There’s something about her.’ He shook his head and waved thoughts of Indigo aside.
‘Okay, can you at least tell me her name?’ Chalya was excited for her brother. If meeting a new person would tear him away from that snaky Moremi, she was ready to stand by him.

‘Indigo. Can you imagine that? Everything about her is so different and unique.’
‘That’s a cute name, I’ve never heard it before. I guess she is as unique as you make her to be.’ Chalya smiled.
‘Of course.’ He drummed his fingers on the table. He had given her his complimentary card, he hoped that she would call him.

They both fell quiet for a few seconds. Chalya decided that this was the best time to talk to her brother.

‘Phillip, there’s something I need you to see.’ She flipped open the envelope she carried, then dropped the sheets she had been working with.

His eyes were on the papers, he drew them close and lifted them till they met with his eyes.
‘You’ve collated data on the tenants…’ he observed.
‘Yes.’ She replied curtly.
‘Where did you get this from? This must be really old.’ He scanned the numbers and the data beside them.
‘Yes, it’s old. But there has been no record of leaving, only record of deaths. What does this tell you brother? Please don’t just stare at those numbers like a scientist would. I want you to think, please.’ She begged.

He didn’t know where his sister was going and he had to be honest with her.
‘I am sorry Chalya, but all I see are numbers, names, occupation and the years of residence. What more do you want me to see?’ He dropped the sheets and fixed his eyes on her.
She couldn’t believe her brother would toss her night’s labor to the table at first glance. But she didn’t mind, since he had refuse to understand, she was ready to tell him what she thought about his renovation.