A Fight For You – Episode 15

A Fight For You
(The Black Girl)

By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy High School Series)

Chapter 15

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Daniel
I raised my eyebrows when Loretta suddenly pulled Unugwa away.

Crazy

I sat still, tapping my fingers on my thigh. Her elder brother came into the small living room where I was

Elder brother : hey… Daniel right?

I nodded

Elder brother : I’m Anibe. You can call me Anie… Or Nibeh

He was smiling and I began to wonder why because I felt the smile had a different meaning

Me: it’s nice to meet you sir

He chuckled
Anibe: you really don’t have to add that sir. I might be your age mate

I raised my brow. He chuckled again and left.

I smiled a little. I really like their accent. Like Americans. I understand English well but my accent isn’t as pure as theirs

I waited for ten more minutes before Unugwa came without Loretta

Unugwa: sorry. I had to deal with something

Me: it’s okay
Unugwa : so.. Do you want to eat anything? Like some snacks?

She sat beside me on the yellow sofa. This room isn’t large, just small with colorful furniture everywhere. The fluffy carpet is red. The four sofas are yellow, green, pink, and orange. The pillows are blue, white, orange, and pink.
This place is just like a play room for the family.

I wish we had that, but it wouldn’t be fun because it’s just me and I don’t even stay at home.

Looking at how her family is, with her dad, mom, elder brother and kid brother, I feel like I’m jealous cause they’re so happy and complete. I never felt that kind of happiness. Not even when I was below Six years because my parents always fought though I can’t remember who causes the fight. It has to be mom though

Unugwa : Daniel?

Me: hmm hmm
I had trailed off with my thoughts

Unugwa : what are you thinking?
Me: nothing. Uhh just tired
Unugwa : tomorrow is Saturday, your boxing match

Me: yeah
Unugwa : are you prepared?
Me: I’m always prepared

Unugwa : have you met my grandma?
Me: you have a grandma
Unugwa : yeah, she arrived today, from Nigeria

Me: your home country?
She nodded and played with her fingers. I smiled, she’s lucky. I don’t know if I have a grandma or not. Dad never mentioned it once

Me: where is she?
Unugwa : she should be having her nap I think. The flight stress…

Me: yeah, it’s appropriate for a Granny

We stayed quiet for two minutes

Me: uhh, can you come visit me on Sunday?

Unugwa : sure… After church right?

I nodded

Unugwa : sure I can. Write me your address then

Me: I’ll text it. You might have dinner with us

Unugwa : I hope my dad allows that

Me: it’s okay if you don’t

She giggled

Me: I have to get going now
Unugwa : so soon. Come on

Me: I just have to go and train for tomorrow’s match

Unugwa : ohh. Okay then. It’s good

I stood up and she stood up too. We left the room and walked till we reached the actual living room. Anibe and Loretta were watching a movie.

Unugwa : I’m seeing Daniel off
Loretta’s eyes met mine. I didn’t understand the look in them. I felt like I saw anger, or was it sadness. I don’t even know, it’s not like I care

Anibe: see you another time bro

I nodded at him and smiled as we walked out of the house

Me: how old is your brother?
Unugwa : just twenty

My eyes widened
Me: twenty??

Unugwa : yeah, why do you look surprised
Me: because I’m surprised. He looks twenty five or twenty three

She laughed
Unugwa : I don’t know why he looks older than his age. But I think it suits him

I nodded.

We got to my car and I opened it

Me: I’ll see you on Sunday
Unugwa : yea. Bye, drive safely

She stepped back and I entered inside. She waved at me as I drove out

Unugwa
Immediately he drove out through the gate, I ran back inside. Anibe was taking a drink and he was now shirtless

Me: what happened to your shirt?
Anibe: it’s hot

Me : I’m not buying that
I sat beside him. The room temperature is cool, the air conditioning is active so it’s not hot

Anibe: I’m not even selling anything. Why would you buy

I scoffed and took his drink from him. I sipped it then glared at him. This isn’t a normal soft drink, it’s actually wine. Dad’s wine. Dad warned him not to go anywhere near it

No wonder he poured it into a white plastic cup, so no one will know

I handed him back the cup

Me: thief
He took it and drank

Anibe: you can’t prove anything

Me: where’s Loretta?
Anibe: your room
Me: Daniel invited me to his house. Sunday night

Anibe : that’s good
I stood up to go upstairs

Anibe: just don’t follow him to his bedroom

I chuckled
Me: I wouldn’t do that

He nodded and I went upstairs to talk with Loretta

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As I sat waiting for Daniel in their living room, I felt uneasy. Their house was beautiful but lonely. The servants were like robots, moving whenever they are asked to. Not talking at all

Then Daniel came

Me: finally
He smiled and sat beside me

Daniel : sorry, I had to do something

I smiled
Daniel : thanks for coming. My dad will be so happy to see you

Me: is he around?
Daniel : yeah

I took the drink I was offered and sipped then dropped it

Well, later his dad came. He seemed nice and free. We spoke about different things. He told me about his business plans and how he wishes he could partner with my dad.

He also told me his plans for Daniel to become the best boxer ever. I smiled. He really likes his son.

But all that while, Daniel wasn’t talking with us. He just sat still, watching us.

I didn’t know why

Daniel

After Unugwa left, I found out she forgot her bracelet. It must have unbuckled from her hand mistakenly.
As I stared at it my dad came in

Dad: is that for her?
I nodded

Dad: you can return it tomorrow right
I nodded again

He came close and tapped me
Dad: I’m happy you’re helping me. You should know I have a big surprise for you

I looked at him and he smiled and left.

Dad, as cunning as always

The next day was Monday. I couldn’t go to school because I had to really go to the gym.

When I came back Dad was all smiles

Me: why are you in a good mood today? Did something happen at the office

He laughs and drinks his wine

Dad: I got the partnership
He raised the wine up

Me: so soon. How?

He sat down

Dad: the girl must have talked to her dad about it. He called me to sign a contract with him and secure a partnership. He already transferred some shares to us and we’re hoping we could have a swell business

He was grinning from ear to ear

Me: that’s good. Congrats on that

I went upstairs to my room. Maybe I should call Unugwa and ask how she convinced her dad

Andy
I forgot my camera on the cushion in the living room. It’s already late and I need to sleep but I can’t leave my camera outside my room

I walked down the stairs, shirtless with my phone in my hand playing music.

I got to the living room and saw Dad on a phone call. His eyes were red and his fist was tight. That’s a sign that he’s really angry

Dad: how come he got a contract within two days?? How come he suddenly had more assets than our own company, Reno!

More assets than our own company? Is he talking about Daniel’s father’s company? Reno is his assistant at the office

My music was still playing as I listened to what he was saying. He looked back and glared.
He shouted at me
Dad: turn off that music!!

I quickly brought up the phone but as the devil would have it, it fell off my hand.

Dad groaned as he glared at me. He dropped the phone and immediately picked his glass of wine and threw it at me. I screamed and tried to dodge but it still hit my lower abdomen and shattered on my foot

I winced in pain and tried to take my phone off the floor but he pushed me and I hit the wall badly

Me: dad please stop. You’re drunk!

Dad: you idiot!! You good for nothing son! You rebellious goat!

He slapped me all over.

I tried to run but I slipped on the wine that poured and my arm brushed against the little pieces of glass.

I got angry and stood up. He was glaring at me

I huffed and took my phone.

Dad: you’re so disrespectful. I should ki*ll you with my bare hands!

Me: ki*ll me? Let me see you try old man!

The next thing he did dumbfounded me, he took the whole wine bottle and waged it towards my head with force

My eyes widened. I screamed and ducked
Me: do you want to ki*ll me?
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To Be Continued