Fighting Back: Episode 37 Dynamic to himself, family, friends, professional colleagues Nigeria and the world as a whole. What other fulfillment can one think of? I guess none. She replied but felt a pang of guilt. Tears welled in her eyes. Stop crying Hess, if you dont stop, I will join you. Besides, youre not fully recovered. She kissed her bunch of flowers and placed them on the tomb with closed eyes. Thank you very much Osaz, I will never forget you. She touched the tomb white stones. Never will I …may your wonderful find rest in the bosom of our maker. Onome stretched her hand, Hester took it and she helped her up. She supported her with a hand around her waist. ++++ ): 3:03pm On Dec 19, 2013 *** Ethel had never seen anyone cry so much in his entire life. Oceans and sea, what was her tear gland made of! Taking glances while driving back home, he had watch his companion cry all the way. No sobs, nothing …just tears that kept running down her cheeks. He didnt comfort her because at first, he thought he understood but later he discovered he didnt … at all. ++++ **** Okay …okay …okay Hester, Im surprised you still have tears in your eyes. Hester sat. I am sorry am disappointing you. He waved a finger. Disappointmentis not the right word Hess, you should have cried barbeach by now. Im 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 dont mean that. He went wideeyed. She began removing the hangers and folding them into the case. I didnt mean to upset you Hess, you have an embittered enemy out there. Dont forget that if he could trace you all the way to Kenya, there will be no limitation to what he can do in his fathers territory. She stopped to look at him, I will rather die with that dreaded enemy than risk another, never! Are you referring to me? Im speaking generally now Ethel. Her brows creased and her tears came down. I cant take it, its killing me already. She sobbed. its 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 wouldnt 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 Gods 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, its 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 wouldnt hear of such and I wouldnt. He told her firmly. There is a confession I have to make, there is something Im 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. Im 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 he loves me
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