Must Read: Fighting Back! - Season 1 - Episode 44

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Must Read: Fighting Back! - Season 1 - Episode 44

‘Okay …okay …okay Hester, I’m surprised you
still have tears in your eyes. ‘

Hester sat. ‘I am sorry am disappointing you.’

He waved a finger. ‘Disappointment is not the
right word Hess, you should have cried
barbeach by now.’
‘I’m leaving Ethel,’ She stood and head for the
wardrobe. ‘I am leaving for a place I will be able
to cry all I want.’
Ethel relaxed against the wall and watched, he
thought she was bluffing.
He had helped transfer her clothing and other
things from Kenya. An amount of them was
now on the bed. She put out a suitcase.
‘You don’t mean that. ‘ He went wideeyed.
She began removing the hangers and folding
them into the case.
‘I didn’t mean to upset you Hess, you have an
embittered enemy out there. Don’t forget that if
he could trace you all the way to Kenya, there
will be no limitation to what he can do in his
father’s territory. ‘
She stopped to look at him, I will rather die with
that dreaded enemy than risk another, never! ‘
‘Are you referring to me? ‘
‘I’m speaking generally now Ethel.’ Her brows
creased and her tears came down. ‘I can’t take
it, it’s killing me already. ‘ She sobbed. ‘it’s
killing me.’

‘Hester …you did not kill Osaz, stop acting like
you mistakenly did.’ His expression was serious.

‘Exactly Ethelbert! ‘ She swallowed. ‘I feel like I
killed him! I feel like I pulled the trigger! I feel
responsible for depriving the world of one of the
greatest construction engineer! ‘
‘Why Hester, Why are you doing this to
yourself? ‘
‘Because I could have done something, I could
have done more than just standing there! I
could have done more than just looking and
begging! ‘ Her tears flow down her face but her
voice was high pitched. ‘I could have done
more than waiting for that moment …for that
moment. ‘

‘Okay …fine …what could you have done? ‘
‘I could have …I could have …Oh Jesus! I could
done anything that could have save the
situation! ‘ Her head fell back and she held her
side.

Ethel was beside her, he helped her to a seat.
He pulled another one and sat opposite her.

‘Hess your last statement only mean one thing,
there is nothing you could have done to save
the situation. Hester …Osagie wouldn’t want
you to be doing this considering the state of
your health. Did you think of that? ‘ He paused
momentarily. ‘After taking inventory of
everything, I felt responsible, I blame myself for
having to leave that morning but after serious
considerations I realised it was God’s will. It was
inevitable. I am a licensed gun handler, so I am

with a gun everywhere but a few places, if I was
around, probably with a combination of few
skills from you which i have heard of, things
would have been entirely different. I met Osaz
back in elementary school, he has been
through a lot that has molded him. I know how
well he could be determined, he promised and
assure you all was going to be alright, it’s unlike
him to back out. Besides, he knew if he let you
go before we could find you, a thousand and
one things could have happened.’
‘I would have preferred that. ‘
‘He wouldn’t hear of such and I wouldn’t. ‘ He
told her firmly. ‘There is a confession I have to
make, there is something I’m grateful for.’
‘What is that? ‘ Her voice was calm.
‘I witnessed his last days on earth, you made
him happy, a very happy man.

Hester waved it off. ‘Please am not cut for such
compliment. ‘
‘Hester, Osagie loved you.’

She raised her head and met his gaze. Knowing
he had said the truth, she exhaled. ‘How is that
suppose to make me feel? ‘
‘Every man should stand up for the woman he
loves, opposite of that could lead to a lifetime of
misery. He stood up for what he believed in and
died a happy man. I’m sure you saw his
epitaph. ‘
‘I shared his dream Ethel
‘It matter no more, you are the one that matter.

Did he leave any parting words? ‘
Hester smiled and said rather shyly . ‘He said I
should take care of myself and that …that he
love me …’

‘You see, I don’t want to believe you breaking
that already. ‘ He extended a hand and help her
up. ‘Go and wash your face.’
‘Thank you Ethel.’