Rodney POV
After two weeks…
I knocked softly on her door, “Mom” I called.
“Come on in, son,” I heard her gleeful voice from inside. I bent the doorknob and walked in.
She was sitting on the bed with her glasses on.
She looked up from the book, I assumed it was a magazine, and smiled at me.
“Come on, don't just stand there” She cooed, I smiled widely before walking closer to her on the bed. She tossed the magazine aside and pulled me close to her.
I chuckled as I placed my head on her thighs.
I watched her as she removed her glasses and dropped it on the nightstand.
“Son” She called warmly as she shoved her left hand into my hair, I shut my eyes. “Hm mm” I replied, enjoying her warmth hand in my hair.
“Naughty boy” She says and pulled my ear playfully. We remained like that for a few minutes, while stroking my hair tenderly.
“Don't you think it's time you confess to her,” She broke the silence and I opened my eyes. What's she saying?
“Confess what, mom?” I asked her.
“Oh come on son, I know you love her” She teases as she adjusted my collar. I sighed and sat up properly.
She also turned to me and gave me one of her biggest smile, I chuckled. “Mom, you and I both know that she's still affected by the recent trauma.” I told her. “I still don't understand her, she wanted him dead and when the doctor confirmed he couldn't make it alive; she was so pained,” I complained, and she breathes out.
“I understand her, Rodney” She says as she placed a hand on my shoulder. “It's all in the past now, we shouldn't talk about it anymore; I want you to always be around her and by doing that, she will deliver come around again” She advised, and I just watched her. “She's such a sweetheart, you know?” She winked at me and I chuckled lightly.
Tamara POV
I sat in the garden, staring blankly at the metal table in front of me. The cold breeze hit my face which makes my hair flip to my face.
I must confess these past week had been so great. Rodney's mom now lives with Rodney; well, she had insisted she wants to go back to her house, but Rodney didn't allow her to.
His dad had said he would take his wife back soon, though. It's so much fun to watch both mother and son display; they would act like a couple at times which makes me jealous,
it's so obvious he loves his mom so much.
Alicia was still yet to pick my calls,
we met the following day Roman passed away.
I did my heart the favor by telling her everything as she doesn't know; she supported my decision by not letting Roman live though, but she's still mad at me for not coming out clean from the start.
I pleaded with her and told her my reasons, but she didn't listen, she said my reasons were not genuine enough. “Hey, coffee girl” I heard beside me and that jolted me out of my thoughts. Rodney. I breathe out and fixed the loose strands of my hair behind my ear. “Are you okay?” He asked as he wrapped his right arm around my shoulder, with concern boldly written on his face. I gave him a small smile.
“Are you still thinking about, Roman?” He questioned calmly and I sighed heavily.
I didn't know what to think anymore;
but Roman, he got what he deserves.
He should rot in hell. “It's Alicia” I replied, and he mouthed an “oh”
“Don't worry, she will come around soon” He assured as he placed my head on his shoulder.
I hope so.
The following morning,
Michael Shaw residence…
“What's all this, Micheal?” Sienna fumed and sprang to her feet, immediately Margaret and others walked into the living room.
“Calm down Sienna, I have my reasons for inviting you over so sit your ass down” I ordered, she shot me a glare before sitting down.
Rodney walked up to my seat “Morning Dad” he pecked my both cheeks while Tamara just bowed a little.
“How are you doing, dear?” I directed the question to Tamara, causing Rodney to frown immediately. “Someone is jealous” I teased him, he eyed me playfully as he took Tamara's hand.
I watched them as they both greeted Jason, which surprises me. What's up with them?
They both shared a handshake with all smiles and whispered in each other's ear. Wow! Margaret greeted me with her charming eyes, and I also did the same, beaming with smiles. I can't wait to have her back in my arms. Rodney and Tamara took their seat next to Margaret; while Jason took his next to his mother.
“I appreciate you all for honoring my invitation, you are all welcome,” I told them and let out a small cough. “Actually, Margaret is the reason we are all here; she had requested to see Sienna with the whole family today,” I announced, and I watched them as they all look at each other except Margaret herself.
“So, Margaret, can you tell us the reason for this meeting?” I asked and she nodded curtly.
“Well… I really don't have much to say, I just wanted to reveal the culprit in the presence of the whole family,” She said without removing her gaze from Sienna eyes.
What?
We all exchanged a look before returning our gazes to Margaret. “Culprit?” I muttered.
“Micheal, Rodney, the only person who threatened me five years ago, the only person behind my disappearance all those years is not only other person than Sienna” She announced, and a light gasp escaped everyone's lips.
“How could you make a false accusation about me?” Sienna flared as she stood on her feet.
“You think it's a false accusation?” Margaret asked calmly as she slowly stood on her feet and walked up to her. “Show me your proof” Sienna yelled at her face and she smiled, mischievously.
“Wait for it, Sienna” She smirked as she placed a hand on her shoulder which Sienna swats away.
She collected her phone from her handbag and pressed it for some seconds before returning it.
We just watched them with all attention
After some seconds, the entrance door creaked open, and we all turned our gazes to the direction. A young man walks in with a black face cap on his head, and we all exchanged a look with confusion on our faces. Who's he?
He approached us and bowed lightly before standing properly. “Good day to you all” He greeted politely but none of us could say anything as we just watch him.
Margaret beckoned for him to come closer, he did. “Do you know him?” Margaret asked Sienna as soon as the guy stood beside her, she frowned. “How can I recognize him with a face cap?” She asked with an eye roll.
The guy slowly removed his face cap and I watch as Sienna trembled on her feet immediately. “What?” She shrieked.