Her Christmas desire - Season 2 - Episode 19

5 years ago

Her Christmas desire - Season 2 - Episode 19

At once, Tayo’s annoying laughter ceased. She noticed the solemn calm that fell upon Cassie’s face as she asked the question. Only a woman in love would make such an inquiry. Tayo was surprised.

‘Of course he does. Do you think a King would invite just anyone into his sacred chambers? You slept in the first and most spiritual chamber. You lay on the bed of the gods with my brother. I have never stepped into the first chamber, only the second and the third.’ Tayo couldn’t believe Yemi would lead Cassie into the first chamber.

Cassie’s hands became jittery when she learned of this. Did he value her that much?

‘What does that mean?’ She wondered.

Tayo shrugged, ‘Well, where I come from, it means you will become his queen. You have seen his nakedness.’

Elvis couldn’t stop going back to the chat he had with Princess Tayo. His eyes were glued to the computer screen, and it made him ponder what speaking to her in real life would be like. From the manner she expressed herself, the princess was confident and ruthless. She was smart and fearless too. And Elvis realized in that moment, that what he felt for her was more than a sexual attraction. It was a deep seated admiration.

How many women would outsmart the Mask and still go ahead to strike a deal? She wasn’t afraid of him or his boys. She wasn’t afraid of Sam or anyone. The Princess was a woman of her own making, and he couldn’t wait to meet her.

He felt relieved, knowing that Cassie was with Yemi. Although the princess had been tricky in answering his question about his sister’s whereabouts, he could tell Cassie was in the palace. She was safe. But he would still fight for her freedom, once the vermillion deal was sealed.

‘You’ve been staring at that laptop for too long. If I didn’t know you too well, I’d say you’re sexting.’ Sam rolled his eyes as he strolled into the study. He had been jogging, he was done now. It was time to rest.

Elvis had already sensed his friend’s approach, so he wasn’t startled with the sharp baritone.

‘And morning to you,’ He quickly turned off the laptop and moved the swivel chair around.

Sam laughed, Elvis was definitely hiding something. But he wasn’t interested. After Elvis’ initiation rites, he would finally be done with the Knights of Robin hood. He would start a new life with the woman that he loved.

‘I would take a quarter of the vermillion. It’s not a fair trade, but I don’t want to fight the King or the princess now.’ Elvis relayed the information he’d gotten from the princess.

Sam moved closer to his friend. He dropped the water-bottle he carried and pulled out a chair. Elvis was acting very differently this morning. Sam knew how much Elvis hated King Yemi and his sister. Why did Elvis suddenly have a change of mind about attacking the royal family?

‘Look, I know you’re wondering why I’m taking just a quarter of the vermillion. They have Cassie. If I try anything stupid, they could my sister.’

Again, Sam spotted another lie. He knew a lot about the King and his sister. If anyone had the heart to shed innocent blood, it wouldn’t be Yemi. Tayo was more like the person who could frame an innocent person, just to achieve a selfish purpose.

‘We both know you’re lying, Elvis. You’re getting soft. Yemi would never harm Cassie. If he tries that, I’ll rip his head off and do same to his sister.’ Sam’s eyes rested on Elvis’ this whole time. Sam noticed that when he’d made mention of the princess, a flame of anger burned in Elvis’ eyes.

Elvis couldn’t think of any harm coming to the princess.

‘Look, I don’t want any trouble. I was just telling you. Tell my sisters that Cassie is safe when you visit next.’

‘Are you attracted to Princess Tayo?’ Sam scoffed.

Elvis’ quickly look away. He couldn’t think of a suitable answer for Sam. Just when he was about to change the topic, his phone beeped.

‘Excuse me; I’ll have to check this out.’ Elvis grabbed the phone and moved a distance from Sam.

‘Whatever, liar,’ Sam giggled. He had been like Elvis once; passionate about the fight for the poor and full of hate for the government. All that had changed, since the day he set his eyes on Eno Benjamin. He had a feeling; Elvis would abandon the group soon.

The position of the Mask was meant with someone who was ready to sacrifice his heart. Somebody could never be distracted by emotions. Sam had lived all his life for the people, but they always turned their backs on him and believed the worst of him.

To them, he was the enemy not the government that was robbing them day and night. He had found completion in Eno and he would do more to make things right. He wondered if she would still love him after he revealed the truth to her.

He touched his scar with his left thumb. It was the mark he’d gotten on the night of initiation as the leader of the knighthood. Elvis would get the same mark too.

‘We have a serious problem.’ Elvis rushed back to the table, with a confused look on his face. He had just received a troubling message from his younger sister, Elena. One day, her smartness was going to land her into trouble.

‘What is that?’ Sam quickly rose to his feet.
‘It’s Elena; she is just an inch away from knowing who you truly are.’ Elvis tossed the phone angrily on the table.

She had done a quick research on the Knighthood, connecting the scar on Sam’s face to Ifeanyi; who was the first Mask to lead the Knight of Robin hood.

‘I always knew your sister didn’t trust me. She has been studying me all these while.’ Sam sank into the chair. If Elena found out that he was the Mask, it could ruin his chances with Eno, because it would be better if the revelation came from him.

Elvis sighed and closed his eyes, ‘She’s asking me to do a research on you. She is a hundred percent sure that you aren’t innocent.’

‘I told you it was dangerous for me to involve myself in Cassie’s case. If I’d succeeded in taking her from the King’s palace, even Eno would’ve become suspicious.’ Sam replied.

Elvis thought about his initiation rites, and the deep cut that would be made on his forehead. If Elena ever saw a scar on his face, she would know about the knighthood, and that wasn’t safe. If she knew about his involvement in the group, it could land her in trouble.

‘You have to tell Eno who you are. Tell her you no longer belong to us. She needs to know the truth before Elena dishes it out to her.’ Elvis suggested.
Sam didn’t argue. He had prepared himself for the confession, and the outcome. If Eno’s love waned because of his past, he would move and live in peace. Knowing you once were loved by someone so special like her was more than he could ever ask for.
‘I will. But you cannot have the scar on your face Elvis. It will expose you to your sisters and that is not good. If they know about the knighthood, the police or the Government could get them arrested one day.’

Elvis understood why this exception had to be made.

‘You were the former Mask. You still have the power to rewrite the rules of initiation. Anything that would bring exposure and hurt should be taken out.’

Sam agreed with his friend, ‘I will reveal only myself to your sister. But we both die with the secret of the knighthood. Tonight, I shall consecrate you to lead the boys.

The people may not appreciate our goodness now, but in future, they’ll understand what we were up against.’