A Fight For You – Episode 30

A Fight For You

(The Black Girl)

By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy High School Series)

Chapter 30.

Daniel

I entered the building and went to see the Chief Police Officer. Luckily he was not having any visitor

I sat down and told him why I was there

Police: do you have any relationship with the said?

Me: yes

Police : what? If I may ask
Me: I’m a relative

Police: a close relative or far relative
Me: does that matter?
Police: yes it does. We need to know everything about you

Me: I’m her son
Police: what is your name again?
Me: Daniel Alberto
Police : are you the son of Eden Alberto?

Me: yes. Now can I just see her?
He smiled
Police: yes you can

He made a telephone call and soon, a policeman came and led me to a large hall. I could see some persons seated on tall stools facing a counter and some were talking to their prisoners, behind that counter

I sighed as the police went to get her. I was standing over the counter instead of sitting down and she was to be brought to sit on the stool behind the counter. The counter had a high metal net stuck in it. Therefore, the prisoner and the visitor could not have body contact

I checked my time and sighed again. I really want to leave here.This place sucks

The policeman came back with a slim young lady. Her hands were handcuffed and her hair was in a ponytail though her edges were not kept in place.

I think the policeman has brought in the wrong person. I asked him to bring Rebeca Manois

The lady saw me and stopped walking for a few seconds
The police brought her to the stool and she sat, not taking her eyes off me

Me: excuse me, are you Rebeca Manois?

She nodded gently.
Now where should I start from. I don’t think she recognizes me. I looked down at the counter

Me: I’m… My name is…
Rebeca: Daniel

I looked up
Me: you remember me?
She nodded gently again. Two tear droplets rolled down her cheeks. Now I hate to see people cry, not because I feel pity but because I hate it. It’s so irritating and pathetic

I cleared my throat

Rebeca: you’ve grown so big and handsome. I’m so happy to see you after all these years. I wouldn’t have recognized you except for your face. You kept that look

Wow, so she’s truly my mom. But she’s so young

Me: well…
Mother: I’m so sorry Daniel. I…
Me: save the apology for next time. I only came here to ask why you were so wicked.

She opened her mouth to talk but her words didn’t come out. I think they turned into tears because they flowed down her eyes continually

Me: you know, sometimes I think you deserve this. Rotting in jail

Mother: I can’t believe my fears were real. Eden has turned you into him

Me: what?
Mother: look son, I don’t care what he told you about me. I don’t care about all the lies anymore. But please don’t follow after his footsteps. Don’t be a terrible villain like your father.

Me : villain? You’re calling the man who was there while you were paying for your own bloody debts a villain? The only villain I see here is you

Mother: you don’t know Eden more than I do. He’s a bloody liar and I’m sure he’s been lying to you all these while. Daniel, you better retrace your steps. Don’t be like him. I know you have a problem with temper, you better try to control it. Don’t be like your father

She sniffed and got down from the stool

Mother: why don’t you try to find out the real truth behind the reason I’m in jail

She turned and left. One of the police officers escorted her out.
I didn’t understand anything she said

I left the prison with a heavy heart. Too heavy. I didn’t know why I felt that way but I think it affected my temper even more because I almost hit an old lady that stepped on my handkerchief that fell.

On Sunday night, I arrived Los Angeles. It was so different from the place I knew. It was more busy and filled up. My eyes kept capturing the black people more than the white people. But it seemed the blacks are the life of this place. They were everywhere. Even my taxi driver was a black man.

I arrived at my hotel and lodged in. The hotel room had a French window
I stood by it and looked down at the buildings. The city was lit up and cars were cruising round the streets.

I went back to my luggage and brought out a few things. Just the things that I would need for the moment

I had a swell night rest. Maybe it was because of the flight. The next day, I went off to see my gym.

??Ugwa??

Andy and I held hands as we walked out of the coffee shop.

Andy: Loretta, should I drop you off?

Loretta: of course you’re dropping me off. I ain’t taking no taxi

I laughed. She used an American accent for that and it sounded funny

Andy: okay Miss. I’ll drop you off

We walked to the car

Loretta: the both of you, wait!
We stopped walking. She brought out her phone

Loretta: it’s selfie time!
She squealed and pulled us over to her. She lifted her phone and took a picture. Then another one

Loretta: now, just the both of you
She stood in front of us

Andy carried me up and placed me on the back of his car

Me: wow, who knew you had this type of power
Andy: I might not be a boxer, but I’m strong
I chuckled

He stood in between my legs and I placed my hands over his shoulders and Loretta took the picture

Loretta: gosh. You two take my breath away

We chuckled. He moved away and I jumped down from the car

Andy: you should have let me carry you?
Me: oops
I smirked at him and he chuckled and ran his fingers through his hair. I sucked on my bottom lip. He’s so cute

Loretta: wow, I noticed something
Andy opened the door for me and I entered. Loretta sat at the back and Andy came round and sat in the drivers seat

Me: what did you notice?
Loretta : that Andy doesn’t wear his earring anymore. Before, whenever we’re not in school, you’d see him with his stud

Andy: ohh
He started the car

Andy: I didn’t notice
He moved it and drove out of the lot

The rest of the ride was silent for me. Only Andy and Loretta talked. I was just thinking of how to start telling Anibe that Andy asked me out

When we reached Loretta’s house, we bade her goodbye and Andy drove off

Andy: you’ve been awfully quiet Ugwa
Me: just thinking
Andy: about what?

Me: just random thoughts. It’s nothing

Andy: give me your hand
He placed his palm in front of me and I gently placed mine on it

Andy: when we’re alone, always let me hold your hand. Okay?
He looked at me and I nodded and sucked my lips

Andy: so why do you always suck your lips? Especially when I say something

I chuckled
Me: it means I’m drooling or melting. Or having tingles

Andy: and why does that happen? Rather when does it happen?

I looked at him and placed my second hand under my chin with my elbow on my thigh, supporting my hand

Me: it happens when he’s just too cute and sweet.

He looked at me and chuckled then looked back at the road

Andy: that’s cute.
He squeezed my hand sweetly and played with my fingers

Andy: so tell me about the things you like

Me: I like food
We laughed

Andy: foodie
We laughed again

Me: well, I like cakes. Cupcakes actually. I like purple, it’s my favorite color. I like watching Eddie Murphy’s movies. And I like swimming

Andy: wow. So is swimming your hobby?
Me: yeah
Andy : that’s good. Do you know my hubby?
Me: photography

He chuckled and took a turn
Andy: yeah, I love photography. And my favorite color is black. I love to rock black and white

Me: no wonder. Almost all your outfits have black in them

Andy: yeah… And I love apples. Anything made from apples. Apple pie… Apple cider… Apple salad… Apple cake… As long as its from an apple

I smiled and looked at our hands

Me: now I know why you like holding my hands. It’s because I’m black and you’re white. And you love black and white

He looked at our hands and laughed

Andy : oh you wanted me to prove that I like you more than you like me right?
Me: yes

He released my hand and pulled out his camera then turned it on. He kept glancing at the camera and at the road for some time
Then he finally gave me the camera

Andy: that’s your photo collection

He placed both hands on the steering wheel as I held the camera. The first was a picture of me while I was in the restaurant with Daniel

Me: OH my gosh how did you get this?
Andy: I was in the restaurant that day
Me: wow

I went through about three more similar pictures. One would really beautiful because I was laughing.Maybe Daniel said something funny. Come to think of it, I missed Daniel. I haven’t even called him

I went through the other pictures which were mostly taken in school. All of which I had no idea about. The last one was the first picture Andy and I took together, outside that ice-cream shop

Me: I can’t believe you’ve been taking unaware pictures of me
Andy: that’s how much I like you

Me: awwn
I palmed my cheeks

Andy: so when are we gonna have our first date?
Me: anytime you are okay with
Andy : next week Sunday, is it okay?
Me: yeah, totally

Andy: okay then. We’ll plan the rest at school
Me: okay

We arrived at my house

Me: thanks Andy
Andy: I’ll see you tomorrow babe
Me: yeah
He held my hand and pulled me then used his second hand to hold my face. He gently looked into my eyes and slowly brought his face closer, he looked down at my lips. But he placed a warm peck on my cheek instead.

Andy: be a good girl
He smoothed my second cheek with his thumb and pecked it.

I smiled
Me: I’ll be a good girl. And you better be a good boy

Andy: as always
I chuckled and opened the door of the car

Me: bye Andy
Andy : bye

I got out of the car and waved at him before entering inside.

The large living room was empty as usual. We don’t really hang out here. It’s always the mini living room. Though, sometimes when dad is around and not tired, we play and make noise in the large living room with him sitting and drinking. And settling our disputes. Our silly disputes

I wanted to climb the stairs when my little brother ran to me without his stuffed animal. Thats a first

Chubi : Unugwa
Me: hey luv
Chubi: Anibe is in the hospital
Me: what? What happened?
I quickly moved to him

Chubi: he had a terrible accident in town. And mom was crying

My heart dropped down to my feet.

Me: OH my God! Which hospital? Do you know the hospital?

Chubi: I don’t know. But I’m really scared Unugwa. I don’t think Anibe is in a good condition. Mom even called dad to come back immediately

My heart raced through my body. Anibe! Gosh! Why does he have to get into an accident?

God please let nothing happen to him

Me: where is mom now?
Chubi : she left with grandma to donate urgent blood

My eyes turned teary. I brought out my phone with shaking hands. I quickly dialed mom’s number but it was diverting to voicemail. My vision was already blurry because of the tears packed up in my eyes

Suddenly I heard a laughter. I looked at Chubi who was laughing so hard. Then a more mature laughter joined in. I blinked the tears away and looked

Lo and behold! It was Anibe holding mom’s phone and laughing.
Chubi was now on the floor and Anibe was holding unto the railing for support so he wouldn’t fall down laughing

All my fear and worry turned into red anger. I’m going to ki*ll the only siblings I have today

I screamed in anger and as if on cue, the two ran off laughing
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To Be Continued
Written by Hossy