CLARA THE GOVERNOR'S DAUGHTER EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Val’s side of the story continues

‘’I hope you are not in need of anything?’’
Vivian asked as we exchanged glances. ‘’oh not at all. Thanks for your care’’ I
breathed politely while she shrugged, leaving
her eyes on me. We silently stared at each other
for a while without saying anything. I couldn’t
think out any topic to discuss with her and she on
her own part looked as if she was hoping for me to start a conversation. ‘’tomorrow we will be moving down to the
governor’s family house downtown. Clara will
be receiving her friends and guests there. You
know it’s against protocol for her friends to be
coming here as they wish. So that’s why she
decided it was better moving down to the other house to have the space and freedom she
needs’’ Vivian finally informed me after
noticing that I wasn’t ready to start up any
conversation with her. ‘’very well. I’m ready bi anything’’ I
replied with a smile. ‘’good night then. We will be leaving by
12noon’’ she added, stood up, smiled at me
and left the room while I fell back on my bed and
breathed deeply. ——————————- 9am, Sunday morning I was busy checking out the car we were to
make use of that day when a female “civil
defense” officer walked up to me. ‘’someone wants to see you. He is waiting at
the gate’’ she informed. I couldn’t help but
stare at her curiously. It was with great effort
that I refrained myself from telling her that she
was mistaken because I clearly wasn’t
expecting anyone. Curiously I walked up to the gate to see one of
the governor’s aides waiting for me. I was
surprised and confused at the same time. ‘’hey my name is Joe, I’m not really sure if
you know me?. I’m sorry for disturbing you this
early but it’s a matter of urgency’’ the
young man breathed as he led me to a quiet
corner while I wondered the reason for all that.
Of course I knew him well even though we had never spoken to each other prior to that
moment.
He was no other person than the governor’s
special assistant on youth matters. A young man
of about thirty three years, very friendly and
eloquent. ‘’I really need your help brother and I know
this may come to you as a surprise but I can’t
help it. You see I’m in love with Clara’’ he
nervously breathed, shocking me with his
words. I couldn’t even figure out how to react
or what to say to him. ‘’I heard you guys are very close and that
you will be with her at all times. Please I know
this sounds weird but I will like you to be my
eyes and ears. I simply want you to represent
my interest. I really love this girl and you know
what I mean’’ he added nervously. ‘’I understand you bro but what you are
asking of me is a bit difficult and confusing. Clara
is an adult and I don’t have much influence
over her. Vivian her cousin should be the person
to meet’’ I finally said to him. ‘’no you are a man just like me. Just keep it in
mind, in due time you will see your role in
this’’ he muttered with a smile while I
shrugged. ‘’here take this small change. It’s just ten
thousand naira. keep it’’ he said, fetching out
a wad of currency notes from his pocket. I
laughed deep inside. His gesture looked a bit
desperate and stupid. Moreover I was an agent
who was perhaps earning much more than him. But he didn’t know about that though. ‘’you shouldn’t bother about that. I will help
you as long as your request isn’t a dangerous
one. Just keep your money bro’’ I breathed
politely, smiled and walked away.
I couldn’t help but wonder how many men
were desperate to have the governor’s daughter. She was a hot catch quite alright. ——————————- later in the evening @the governor’s
family residence.
Time: 9:30pm Vivian and I sat on a small field at the back of the
big mansion enjoying a very rich alcoholic wine
together. It really wasn’t my idea to sit down
there at the back of the house drinking and
catching fun. It was all Vivian’s idea and I kind
of obliged her since it was already dark and I had no other work to do that evening. But the more she drank, the more I noticed the
drink taking over her senses. She talked very
freely while I behaved like a gentleman. ‘’so tell me, do you have a girlfriend?’’
she finally asked while I drew back a bit.
Yea that was a very sensitive question that
always pinched me whenever someone asked
me about it. I was well employed and good
looking but unfortunately I wasn’t successful with women. I had to run away from the few
female friends I had when I noticed that they
were all interested in ripping me off than giving
me the love I needed. I had to resign myself to
the fate of being a bachelor with no girlfriend. Perhaps because of the drink, perhaps because I
felt free with her, I opened up. I told her I had no
girlfriend not because I didn’t want one but
because I was yet to find the person who would
give me the love I needed without weighing me
down problems and issues. Vivian silently listened to all I said and when I
was done, she said nothing which kind of made
me feel that she was asleep or something. I had
to lean forward to check out her face only to be
held tightly by her as she gave me an
unexpected kiss that shocked and left me trembling. ‘’Val’’ she breathed. ‘’noooo’’ I cautiously stammered, softly
pushing her away. I was scared of hurting her
but I just couldn’t help it.

To be continued episode 5


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