A man to call my own. Episode 14. Henry Joseph smiled as he began planning against the mother of his child. The thought of having a child with Linda both delighted and made him proud. He didnt just want the child back; he wanted her mother too. Because he knew she wont willingly come with him, he had to device a way to make her. His first stop was at progressive schools. He was met by both the headmistress and the propreitor. I have a favour to ask you anything mr Joseph, but just put good words of us to your sister Henry smiled. The headmistress kept baiting her eyes at him in seduction. She saw Henry as an apportunity to climb the ladder of the world of glamour. I want, miss James fired Henry declared . thats not possible sir. I cant and wont fire her mr Donald told Henry evenly. you will sack her mr, or you deal with me how can fire the woman i want to marry? Please make another request Henry looked dangerously at Donald. So Linda had already slept with this man. The thought of Donalds hands on his Linda nearly made Henry run mad. He stood up. think, and think hard. Im sure you wouldnt want me as your enemy. You know me and youve heard tales of me. The ball is in your court are you threatening me? Donald asked Henry. no, im advicing you The headmistress saw an opportunity. mr Joseph sir, Miss Linda had always been a pain to me. Thank God you saw right through her Henry managed to smile up at the silly woman. She took that as a yardstick to continue. Ive always told the propreitor to evict her from this school. By mere looking at her, it is apparent that she is a prostitude. Showing up here with a pregnancy and stubornly having a bastard of a daughter Henry angrilly banged his fist on a table. how dare you, how dare you call my daughter a bastard? your daughter? the proprietor and headmistress cried out in unison. yes, my daughter im sorry sir, have mercy The woman interjected remorsefully. If only she had known. sorry for yourself he told her and walked out. As soon as he left, mr Donald stared disdainfully at the headmistress. you dare to antagonise me in front of mr Joseph, you are fired. I want you to leave my premises immediately * * * Linda walked back home very distressed. Mr Donald had called her to the school immediately. miss Linda marry me no she had replied. okay, you are fired fired? On what ground? your work is unsatisfactory linda looked furiosly at the man. thats a lie. We both know i am good. Okay, give me my money let me get going he paid her eighty thousand naira. Linda knowing she needed the money swallowed her pride and collected the extra months pay. I will be able to pay my rent by tomorrow she reasured herself. * * * what are you saying? Linda asked her Landlord. I said im renovating the whole house. I cant take your money. Rent another apartment but this house needs no renovation Linda told him in frustration. are you lecturing me on how to manage my property? no, im not you have four weeks to leave my house. Four weeks, Miss James, not one day more how would she battle for Daisys custody in court when she doesnt have a job or a house? No court will listen to her plea. After much delibration, Linda decided to use up her house rent money to hire a lawyer. She didnt want to involve Tara. It will be like placing her between the devil and the deep blue sea. After all, Henry was her beloved brother and Linda her friend. It wont be fair to her at all. She had no choice but to call her dad and informed him that she was returning home with her child. He was delighted. She promised to be home in two weeks; that will be after she sold off her properties. Damn Henry, thank God he has left town. Linda sighed in blessed reliev i wont stand by and watch you take my daughter from me Henry. I will fight you dirtier Linda vowed. * * * Even his father was amazed. Henry returned to Abuja a changed man. He refused to say what had happened in kogi. His laughter became more frequent. He lived like the Henry everyone knew. Tara and Shan were all confused. Something is definately wrong. But what could it be? She asked Episode 15 next
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