She sat in the garden. It was getting dark outside already, I watch her from afar, she stared back at the space, she was trying hard to control her tears but they kept washing down like an ocean. I didn't want to startle her so I walk quietly behind her, glaring at her with a heavy heart, what has gone wrong?

"Are you okay?" I asked immediately I found myself standing behind her. She flinch, I guess she was not expecting to hear a voice speak from behind her.

"Hey you? Am good" She said forcing out a bright smile. Her white set of teeth shone in

the dark as she quickly wipe her tears dry.

I stared at her, trying to read everything she had in her mind but it was hard to see through her, her entire heart seems so dark.

She might have become uncomfortable with the way I stared at her, she quickly stretch out an hand for a pleasant shake, I pulled her close instead of shaking her.

"Don't wipe the tears, I saw it. What did she say to you? I mean Hanna, it wasn't your idea to give up the CEO struggle is it?" I asked. We were very close, I could feel her breath on me, I held her waist firmly and look down at her lips, she was just the same height as her sister, I could comfortably place her head on my chest.

"She threatened me" She confirmed my fear. So Hanna could be this crazy hun? Even though I don't have an idea of what the threaten is all about, I still felt like Haira allowed herself to be used.

"You can't give up so soon if you came all the way for this" I whispered.

"I would go back to the states" She said pulling out of my hold.

"No, you have to stay and show Hanna you are strong" I motivated.

She sniffed back her water cattarh then smile. What I said might not get making sense to her but why would she just give up all her dreams because someone threatened to do whatever to her? Hanna can't even handle this bussines alone if she was left to it so why does she have to be there in the first place?

"Maybe you are right, I would take the post of the General manager" She smiled.

She took few steps away from me, I followed then we began to take a walk on the garden's green grass.

"That's still stupid to do except you are ready to nurse a broken head, she's my girl and I have known her for a while, she would frustrate you if you hold a smaller post to hers, she's crazy"

By now we were close to her father's relaxation hut, white plastic chairs were packed in a single long row.

"So what now? Haven't I stayed away from her enough? What would I be doing with my life? What exactly?" She asked stamping her feet on the floor.

"Exactly what you told your Dad, music" I smiled at her, she really has a good voice and would become a super star in no time if she dedicate all of her time to it.

"Music? I can't do that for a living, I only sing for fun" She protested. She took a stop by the hut, I did same.

"You have no problems, I can tell you how sweet your voice is, why not come with me to my Dad's burial the Saturday after this, sing at the venue, I am sure someone there would take your contact"

"Your Dad's burial?" She asked, her eyes as wide as saucers.

"Oh yes, I lost him on Friday" I lowered my head, I felt a little strike of pain.

"So sorry, Hanna didn't tell this to me" She took my two hands and stroke them.

"She doesn't know herself" I said wondering if it sounds reasonable to the ears that my girlfriend was yet to know I lost my father three days ago.

I suddenly remember something and withdrawal my hands from hers "Why do you cover up for her always and she wouldn't do anything close to that for you?" I asked.

"I don't understand, what do you mean?" She asked with a thick voice. Though darkness had swallowed the earth yet I could sense her frown.

"You told me she's not a lesbian, I found out she is"

"Well, I am not expected to paint her black before you, she has been a lesbian for years now and it has always been her and Jerry, but I thought she should have by now retired"

Aside the night insects, the only thing I could hear was her sweet voice, it was getting darker so i put on the torch of my phone.

"Tell me, everything you know, How did she become a lesbian?" I asked eagerly.

She sigh.

She took a brief turn and got into the hut. She struggled to pull out the top two chairs on the row. I saw her struggles so I went in to help her pull the chairs out. When I successfully got the chairs down, we both sat comfortably on them.

"Ha, I don't know much ooo but Jerry had been our childhood friend. We attended same secondary school and I guess they started since then, my father sent me to the state when Hanna began to beat me up at every slight provocation" Her voice shook, the torch was on the table in between us and it shone on our faces so I could see her clearly.

"Such a long time, I never knew she was or is a lesbian till three days back, I am hurt seriously" I tried to hide my tears but they escaped the socket of my eyes.

"C'mmon, you won't do this"

She pulled her chair backward, stood up and walk up to me. She gave me her hands to hold on to so I could stand up. She help wipe my tears with the back of her palm, the last person that did that to me was my Mom.

"I am sure you love her, don't give up dear" She said hugging me tight.

I totally forgot it wasn't Hanna, I pressed her butt hard. She quickly withdrawal from the hug. She stared at me with a "seriously?" look.

"Sorry, I thought it was her" I apologized feeling embarrassed.

"It fine, I understand" She said awkwardly.

"I would have to leave now"

I took my phone from the table and walk with her.

Both of us walk side by side maintaining silence.

"You won't see her before leaving?" She asked when we passed the main building.

"I am upset, I don't want to see her for now" I snapped.

She nodded. I like that she didn't question me further.

When we got to the car, she held my hands.

"Look, just keep loving her, don't give up. I believe in love and I know love conquers all" She encouraged me, I release a soft smile before getting into the car.

I drove off reminscing on everything that has happened in the past three days. Friday down to today has been the most dramatic, sad, embarrassing and hectic days of my life.

Dinner was necessary so I pull over to buy dinner at my favourite restaurant then I saw her again.... Jerry. Immediately I saw her, I tried dodging but that lady ehn she's a witch.

"If you like fly, I would see you" She giggled.

I ignored her. I went to the counter to place my order, I was asked to get a sit and wait for my food to come. All the while, Jerry has been by my side, she quickly pulled me to an empty table and sat with me.

I glared at her, she winked. Her eyes glitter as a result of the bright light from the restaurant bulb shinning straight at her.

"What is it again? What else do you want?" I aggressively hit my leg against the floor.

She grinned, stretch her neck and whispered "Ambrose I would stop at nothing until you f*ck me"

Chapter 10 Jerry again

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