“And the person you were supposed to meet, you haven’t been to her house before?”
“Sir, this is my first time of coming to here”
“I see. The child with you, is she your child?”
“Yes, Sir.”
I looked at them and felt pity. They looked tired and hungry. What was I going to do? I was at a
quandary as to what to do. On the one hand, I despised not helping vulnerable people when I
had the means.
On the other hand, I was afraid for my life. They were complete strangers to me and could be
anything from ghosts to thieves. I contemplated for a while and decided that I would take my
chances. I wouldn’t allow the poor lady and her daughter at the mercy of the elements.
What is your name? I asked. I am Jane. She replied in a sad, shaking voice. I am John Fedrick.
And what is the name of your daughter? She answered Chloe, which is my younger sister's
name. The way she spoke to me made her seem sad and unsecure. I tried to make her feel
comfortable.
“Take your daughter and get into the car.” I spoke.
“What did you say, Sir?” She didn’t believe what she was hearing.
“You heard me correctly. Get into the car, you and your daughter. Don’t be afraid.”
“Sir, are you serious?”
“Yes, I am. Get in.”
She carried her daughter and they both got into the car. I brought the engine back to life and
drove to my house. We talked as I drove.
“I am taking you to my house. You could stay there for a few days. In the meantime, you could
be calling the person who invited you to the city.
When he picks, he would come get you both and take to his house. Are you comfortable with
the arrangement?” I asked.
“Yes, Sir. God bless you, Sir.”
“Are you guys hungry?”
“Yes, Sir.”
“I don’t have food at home. So, we will drive to nearby cafeteria and get some burgers and
fries.”
“Thank you, Sir.”
We were home now, and we had finished having supper. I showed them to my guest room and
asked them to make themselves comfortable. She and her daughter went into the bath,
freshened up and then joined me at the living room.
“You look nervous.” I spoke. “Please calm down.”
“I will try”
“Okay, but I think you should just call me john, That is my name.”
“Okay, Sir. I mean, john, She smiled.
Anyway, on a more serious note, I want you to know that I have a fiancée, and we intend to get
married soon.” I announced.
“Really? Congratulations, Sir.”
Thank you, but that is not what is important. What is important is that she comes here all the
time. If she comes here and meets you, I will have a lot of explanation to do. So, what I will do is
that I will make sure she doesn’t come here for the next three days.
During that period, you will have to look for a means to sort yourself out. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Sir. I will try.” She replied meekly.
“No, you don’t have to try. You have to do it. I don’t want problem.”
“Okay, Sir.”
I had had a long day. So, I double-checked that I had locked the door properly, said goodnight to
her and her daughter and went to sleep.
When I woke up in the morning, I realized that the house was already cleaned, and breakfast
had been prepared. I went to the living room and met her.
“Good morning, Sir. I have prepared breakfast for you?” She spoke.
“You did? Thank you very much but I don’t take breakfast. You and your daughter can eat the
food.”
“I am sorry, Sir. I didn’t know. Anyway, do you have any clothes I can wash for you?”
“I am sorry, that is only for my fiancée to do. Thanks anyway. Please, take good care of the
house. I will see you at the end of the day.”
“Okay, Sir. Have a blessed day.”
At work that day, I couldn’t concentrate. I was worried that somehow, Sandra was going to
realize that I was keeping a lady in my house.
I couldn’t wait for the lady to go so that I could get back to leaving my normal life.
At the end of that day, before I drove home Sandra came to my office to inform me that she had
obtained a two-day permission. She wanted to go for a function.
I appeared to be upset that she was leaving, but in reality, I was secretly pleased. With her away
for two days, I wouldn't have to worry about her visiting my home.
My only hope was that by the time she returned, Jane and her daughter would have left.
On my way home that evening, I went out with some colleagues to drink. When I finally
returned home late, Jane and her daughter were already asleep. I went to the bathroom to
freshen up before going to bed, but as I was making my way to my bedroom, I decided to check
on them in the guest room. To my surprise, Jane seemed to be sleeping very deeply, and I had
to knock on the door multiple times before she finally responded.
I was first shocked, then delighted by what I saw. She and her daughter were fast asleep, but
that was not what fascinated me. What fascinated me was that she was sleeping fully naked
with a towel beside her. She might have just left the bath and came straight to bed.
Ever since I met her, no amorous thought had crossed my mind. However, now that I had seen
her like that, a lot of dirty thoughts had suddenly crossed my mind. If I was sober, maybe, just
maybe, I might have resisted the temptation.
However, the alcohol I had taken was still doing wonders to my brain. I was not supposed to
take advantage of my visitor, my stranger. But my thing was already up and I couldn’t resist any
more.
I went to her and started touching her. She sprang up in fright as soon as I touched her.