Must Read: Fighting Back! - Season 1 - Episode 3

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Must Read: Fighting Back! - Season 1 - Episode 3

From the rock, diamonds are found, amidst thorns, one get
beautiful roses, from deep down the earth, wealth of most nations
have been found. It happens that so many things of value are
found in the strangest places. ‘ Oladimeji Adeniyi Gbolahan
expressed smiling, he gulped a quantity of his favorite poison.

The restaurant was rated the third best in the state, food and
drinks were of international standard, the ambience was hipster
and trendy. They were seated in the VIP booth.
Hester looked beyond and watched the light above as it changed a
couple of times. she waited for him to continue but when he didn’t,
she spoke . ‘How do you mean? ‘ She was in a black blouse on an
ash coloured pant trousers .

‘Before I continue Babe, I will like you to eat. Your order for juice
surprise the waitress because it’s the cheapest here. You gave
same order last time. Relax and enjoy Sweetheart , the bill is on
me.’ He cooed. He was in jeans trousers and a tee shirt.
She shook her head.
One of his body guards that stood some distance away from them
came close and whispered to him. He nodded in response.
‘Sorry for the interruption.’ He shrugged. ‘Back to my earlier
statement, most treasure are found in strange places. ‘ He grinned
displaying his gap tooth.

She couldn’t help but notice his handsome features were more
obvious when he smiled.
He looked at her in open admiration. ‘You are more than any girl
have met, trust me, have met a lot of them. Your beauty can’t be
compared, you’re precious, one of your kind and that is why when I
set my eyes on you, I … I was… ‘He felt ackward all of a sudden
because of Hester ‘s unwavering gaze. ‘Anyway, ‘ He laughed
leisurely, ‘You don’t deserve to be in a country as this, you should
have been born in a better place. ‘ He picked his glass cup.
Hester was shocked as if a bomb had just exploded within the
premises. ‘I can’t take that compliment Oladimeji because it is at
the detriment of this country, how can you say that in the first
place?’
‘C’mon babe, forget that! ‘ His cup was refilled by another
bodyguard. He scooped from the peppersoup bowl and chew
leisurely.
Hester looked at him bewildered. ‘This is my country, this is also
your country. I look forward to a better Nigeria and it’s a shame
that you can say such a passive statement about Nigeria …’
His hearty laughter interrupted her.
‘I got wondering, since you’re the son to Adeniyi Gbolahan, the
very top when it comes to administration in this country. ‘ she
continued unperturbed. ‘Can you tell me if his administration has
contributed negatively or positively? ‘
He slapped her.
‘For a moment, she blanked out in shock. Hester did not flinch, she
did not comment, she didn’t even touch her face, she picked her
bag, stood and made to leave. ‘
‘Hey! ‘ He stood instantly, ‘no one walks out on me.’ He left his
seat,quickened his steps and grabbed her arm. ‘Am I not …?’
His words died in his lips as she turned on a heel and her back
palm hit his cheek hard.
Oladimeji staggered back and held his cheek completely taken
aback and use his tongue to feel for blood. Two of his body guards
watched contemplating whether to intervene or not.
‘How dare you slap me! ‘ His look was fierce, ‘you don’t know the
extent of what you just did.’
She chuckled. ‘Tell me, I need to know. ‘ Her brows darkened as
her expression became serious. ‘How dare you raise your filthy
hand to slap me for no apparent reason! Are you crazy? ‘
‘What! ‘ He flinched. ‘you dared to refer to me in such a manner!’
‘No …no o …’ she sobered. ‘I was referring to your uncivilized
shadow. ‘
‘Grab her! ‘ Oladimeji ordered.
In a swift motion, she grabbed the half filled bottle of wine and
smashed on the table. She held it defensively.

‘Yeah! ‘ Oladimeji jumped back as the pieces of glass flew but his
shirt got soiled. His bodyguards were beside him immediately to
ensure he was Okay. ‘
He eventually burst into laughter. ‘Hester, you’re funny …hahaha!
How are you sure they are not even with gun.’
‘A weapon is worth more than others in the hand of a person who
knows how to handle it best.’ Her gaze unwavering.
‘Sweetheart, are you a tout? ‘ He smiled.
‘It’s not written on the forehead. Stop Sweethearting me, I have
told you before and I mean it now more than ever.’
He advance towards her with outstretched arms. ‘Come on Love,

I should be the one angry.
‘I Hope your brain is not failing you already. ‘ She toss the broken
bottle to the table and left.

Oladimeji pride had been tampered with like never before, he gave
a haughty laughter and felt his cheek once more.

He issue out
instructions to a bodyguard who immediately made a call.
‘Muri, you didn’t see her on the first date, what do you think of
her?’ Oladimeji asked the free bodyguard.

‘Ha Sir.’ He rubbed his beards and chuckled. ‘She is even more
beautiful than Natasha and she is complete as in …’ He lifted his
hand to begin to demonstrate.
‘Keep quiet before you exceed your privilege!’ He cut him short.

‘Let’s get out of here! ‘
As she came closer, she noticed it. ‘Jeez! ‘ Her fears was
confirmed.
Three Tyres of her car had been deflated. She knew instantly it
was human influenced, how can three tyres of a brand new toyota
car that had father gave her on her return home go flat all at once.
She drumed her fingers on the roof of the car knowing who the
human was. She tried not to get furious.
God please help me. she muttered before considering what to do.
‘Hi Sweetheart, are you alright? ‘ She was so engrossed in her
thoughts that she didn’t hear him approach.
Hester heard the mock in his voice without even looking at him. So
he still had the gut to flaut , she thought to herself.
‘I see …awww, who could have done this to your car. who could
have done this to my baby? ‘ Oladimeji came close to touch her.

‘If you dare touch me, you will be very, very sorry for yourself.’ She
was pained as she face him. ‘What was going through your mind? ‘
She covered the distance between them and lock gaze with him.
‘What were you thinking …? That I, Hester Douglas Tobechukwu
will be so helpless that I will beg for your assistance. You’re a
sorry case dear, I’ll rather trek back home than do that. Oladimeji
Adeniyi, you are callous.’
‘Be careful of what you say to me.’ He raise a warning finger.
‘I warning you please stay out of life,I am not interested in being
your friend talk more of being intimate with you. I can’t be
associated with an inhumane like you.’
He Stepped back unable to stand looking into her eyes. ‘You don’t
know who I am, I am warning you Hester, am warning you.’ His
heart beat quickened, he had never been floored by anybody,
nobody had even dared talk more of a female. He was always in
control.
‘Who does not know what is inscribed on the big banner over your
head. I’ve never seen a guy who Enjoy basking in his father’s
glory and I can tell I’ve met worth far recognized than yours.

Anyway …’ She tipped her blouse. ‘I am the daughter of the man
who pays your father but does not mean …’He blanched and that
made her grin. ‘that I should go bananas and do whatever I like
and treat people unfairly.’
‘You’re pushing me. Arrrrg …stop it Hester! Stop! ‘ He suppressed
the urge to slap her again.
‘The worst you can do is to slap me and be sure I’ll send it right
back to you.’ Hester laughed heartily.
There was no activity at the VIP car park so there was no
spectator. Five of his guards were behind. He fumed and as he
advanced towards her, two held him. They knew her status and
knew the likely problem that may brew if he attacked her.
‘Leave me alone, allow me to teach her a lesson!’ Oladimeji
struggled.
Hester wasn’t done yet. This would be the last time she would see
him, so it was best she bear her mind completely to him. ‘I have
heard of your misbehavior while away, not a good ambassador of
this nation. What I see is a coward, only cowards attack from
behind. You’re simply a child intoxicated with power and I advise
that you don’t think of yourself highly than that. ‘ She snapped
open her phone and dialled a number. She walked to the other side
of the car and backed them.

He struggled still. ‘Boss …boss … listen please. This is public, we
never can tell who is watching or Where the cameras are. Please
let it go, she is only a woman. ‘ The bodyguard in charge tried to
calm him.
‘If she didn’t consider that why should I? ‘