Chapter 7 BACK TO HIS SENSES

"Meanwhile, let me go and pay off the hospital bill" he pleaded.

I was a bit enlightened but curious to know what he would have to say when we get home

.

" Does that mean that big brother is finally back to his senses and will let me be free, Or? Could he just be pretending just to calm mum down?

I couldn't figure it out because the look on his face was so real.

"This is the first time big brother has ever accepted to be wrong let alone kneeling down in apologies."

"This seems impossible, but gosh! It is reality in my own eyes."

I said to myself as I was afraid of what Kennedy's next intentions will be.

"Tina. stop gazing and come with me let's go home" .

Mum ordered me as she packed the bags and I carried the water flask running after her as we headed to our car. Not upto ten minutes big brother joined us

"come on get into the car"

he said to mum and I ......we did and we drove him together.

On reaching home, Norrison was the first person to see us, as he was spotted sitting under the orange tree in the compound while laughing and having a discussion with Cynthia, his girlfriend.

"Here comes Mum and big bro" as he fondly calls mum and Kennedy.

"Hi Tina, how are you feeling now?" He asked me

"I'm good" I replied while I made my way to go hug Cynthia, I held her hands dragging her to a private corner of the mansion.

Seeing Cynthia made me feel better, at least I now have someone to talk to and air my mind too.

"How are you?, I'm so happy to have you back in good health.... and, I'm really sorry for everything that happened to you" says Cynthia in a very lovely and compassionate tune .

"Thank you,... I'm better now. But, still not fine yet"

" I know, I understand your reasons dear, you have missed Tony so much and you love to see him right? She asked.

"Yeah, all these while I have been sick in the hospital I never heard nor set my eyes on him.

"I don't blame him anyways, it's not his fault, it's Kennedy's"... I replied while using my fingers to dry off the tears dropping down my eyes.

"Kennedy? How do you mean Tina, I'm lost, please make me understand better" Cynthia asked in awe.

"Yeah. Mum said she informed Anthony but my ill state and he was really ready to come see me, but mum and I are sore afraid that Kennedy could disgrace him. And we wouldn't want any form of drama from Kennedy in the hospital"

"Yeah yeah, mum is absolutely right, your brother would have actually disgraced him and put on a crazy drama in the hospital. Thank God mum stopped him.

At least, she saved him for you instead of being hurt by that monster called Kennedy. Cynthia annoyingly said, while supporting mum's wise action.

"Monster? Did you just call Kennedy Adams a monster?"

Yes. He is my beloved elder brother,

But, if I have had the chance or mind I would have killed him long ago, because he decided to make my life miserable and a living hell for me and I won't ever forgive him for this. I told Cynthia while I broke into tears.

"It's okay dear, all will be well, it's just a matter of time, meanwhile, you have to stay strong for Tony, mum and I okay?" She advised

" Yes. Thanks a lot girl". I said giving Cynthia a very friendly hug

Hey!... Tina, Cynthia, what are you both still doing out there? come inside".

My auntie's voice is heard calling out to me and Cynthia to go inside the house.

My auntie gave me a warm hug.

"Welcome my baby, I'm so happy you're fine now. Please come in and have some rest" says Mrs Kennedy as she held her right hand round my waist while talking to me inside.

It was a cool evening in the month of August after the whole family had their meal and were having some funny conversations in the sitting room.

Kennedy stood up and made an attempt to address the family, he scratched his head as if something had bitten him as he proceeded.

"Once again, good evening everyone".

"You know I love you all, you are my family and I couldn't have been the better man I am today if not for your support, prayers and contribution, I sincerely appreciate you all.

Despite the fact some of you think of me to be very strict or wicked I understand I owe it to some of you here. Especially my siblings and that includes Tina.

I urge you all to know that I'm only being a man of discipline and integrity just as my late father Mr Moses Adams has always been before he departed from this earth leaving all of us behind,

"Most especially Tina who was just ten years old before his demise''. .... He bent his head down in internal trances of grief

Suddenly, the entire atmosphere became so sad and gloomy, silence took over every one and the breeze of sorrow filled the room. I couldn't help myself as mum turned her gaze on me with already wet and red eyes, so also as Kennedy.

I quickly stood up to go to my room but Kennedy stopped me.

"Tina, please come back".

When I turned to look at Kennedy his eyes were already filled of liquid, he managed to summon courage as he proceeds,:

He walked closer to me and hugged me, holding my head tightly to his chest.

" I'm sorry, I'm so sorry for everything I did to you"

I just wanted you to know that I love you and I care so much for you, your future and well being.

All these things I did I never for once meant any harm towards you, and all I did was for your own best interest, to protect you and to protect your honor.

I didn't want you to have a relationship with Anthony because I felt he was...