Please break my heart - Season 1 - Episode 22

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Please break my heart - Season 1 - Episode 22

“Good morning Darlene.” Bola, my secretary
said, flashing a smile at me.

“Hi Bola. Hope you had a nice rest.” I called
back.

I dropped my handbag beside my chair and
lifted the Dailies from the table. I widened my
eyes as I lifted another paper; all the headlines
read the same news.

“HEIR TO MARTIN-OJE DYNASTY, JACOB
MARTIN-OJE IN A BRAWL AT 11:45 CLUB ”
‘Magnificent way for Jake to announce his
arrival’ I thought as I grabbed my phone. There
was a light tap on the door. “Please come in.”

“Good morning Darlene.”

“Good morning Dare” I stared at his wrapped
fist. “Did you break a bone?”

He smiled. “Daniel is a whole lot, his face
broke my bone.” He took his seat. “How are
you doing?”

“I am fine. I appreciate what you did for me
with Daniel.” I said, staring at his fist.

He shrugged. “It was nothing. I hope you have
Friday under control.”

“Yes, I do.”

Dare rose to his feet. “I will be in my office.”

He replied, and left. I dialled Jake’s phone, but
he didn’t answer it. ‘Maybe cooling off at the
Police Station’ I thought. Jake must have been
tipsy and gotten into an unreasonable fight. I
concluded my thoughts and wrapped up my
speech for Friday. I started rehearsing my
speech. I stuttered over a few lines, but I had
a conviction that I would still do fine on
Friday.

“Knock knock,” Toni said, as she walked in.
“Good morning Mrs Small.” I said, rising to my
feet. “Please sit,” I said, pointing at a seat.
“Already feeling like an office owner,” Toni
said, taking her seat. “Anyways, Case 1, I
heard you were arrested, along with Dare.
That’s romantic, did you share a cell?” she
asked clapping her hands with glee.

“Sorry to disappoint you, we were locked up
for only thirty minutes, and also, we had
separate cells.”

Toni laughed. “Case 2, Have you seen the
papers this morning? Your Jake is such a
wonder. He was reported to have gotten into a
fight at 11:45 last night; the papers said he
was tipsy.”

“Tipsy? Oh, come on, Jake does whatever he
likes.” I said, sounding uninterested. I still felt
hurt by Jake not telling me about taking Paul
to the Bahamas. “He will be alright; the
highest punishment he will get will be a fine
for causing an upset in a public place.”
Toni shrugged. “How do you plan to take care
of your so-called stalker, I heard about the
man.”

“I have no idea of what to make of the whole
thing now. He claims not to be a stalker, but I
cannot trust him totally. He is everywhere.”
“Maybe coincidental meetings, but just to be
safe, get a restraining order on him. That won’t
hurt.”

I nodded. “I am processing that. I hope I can
have it as soon as possible.” Toni stared at
me for a while, as though she had something
to say. She then swallowed. “What is it Toni?”
“Nothing.” She rose to her feet. “I’ll see you
tomorrow; I have a case this evening.” She
replied and left.

Jake’s phone was unreachable. ‘Must be
having a nice time with the police’ I thought.
The Police won’t miss on the opportunity to
arrest a celebrity’s kid, especially one who can
dish out enough money for his bail, but by the
look of things, it seemed like Jake didn’t want
to pay any bail, as his phone was unreachable.
There was a knock on the door. “Please come
in.”

“Excuse me Darlene. Dare said that you should
get ready to accompany him to the City Mall.”
Bola said.

“Thank you.”

We arrived at the City mall an hour later. Dare
walked briskly into the building and I followed
without asking any questions. I started getting
used to the idea that Dare might just want me
to be anywhere he was. What could I do to
stop that? He is the boss!

“Darlene, meet Carl Frampton from London, he
is going to be helping you with your first
practise session.”

“Hello Mr. Frampton.” I greeted courteously,
exchanging pecks. I stared at Dare without a
clue. He didn’t tell me that he had organised a
meeting for me.

“I guess you will be fine. Let’s see you battle
out the initials in the courtroom. The first
session is always a surprise.”

I walked into a room that had some audience
and a top Lagos Activist as the Judge. ‘Dare
wants me roasted’ I thought. The Clerk went
through the formalities and he called the case.
“The State Vs Mr Jacob Martin-Oje.” He called.
I turned round and watched my best friend
walk in guarded by a police. He flashed a
smile at me.

“It’s your first test, but if you do well, he will
be free to go home with you, if not, your friend
will start community service tomorrow.” Carl
whispered into my ears.

I smiled back at Jake, and I could not wait to
defend my best friend, of which I knew nothing
about his actions.

“Ms Williams, you are the defendant to Jacob
Martin-Oje, it should be a mere test case, but if
you score even a 79 point by my rating, Mr
Martin-Oje will start community service. You
need 80 points to get him discharged and
acquitted.” The judge announced.

Jake stuck his tongue out at me as I rose to
my feet. I smiled. ‘Community service won’t
be a bad idea.’ I thought smiling at him. He
frowned at me.

“Ms Williams and Mr Martin-Oje, this is no
circus. Do proceed.” The judge ordered.

I had a good knowledge of the basics from
Law school, so I went through it swiftly and
then defended Jake based on being ‘drunk and
provoked to anger’. Jake, when asked of his
weekly alcohol intake replied:

“I am sober Judge; I don’t know who told my
incompetent lawyer that I was drunk.”

The courtroom let out a laugh, including the
Judge and myself. I shook my head. ‘Jake had
just ruined his chance of getting free.

Community service for sure!’ I thought.
“This court is aware of the relationship
between Mr Martin-Oje and Ms Williams
outside this courtroom and so I won’t drag the
case any further,” the judge started. “Darlene,
you did well using those points in his defence
even though he rubbished them. We ensured
that you couldn’t communicate to know
anything from him, but I am pleased with your
work, good job girl.” He said.

“Bravo.” Carl said to me.

The judge cleared his throat. “Nevertheless, it
is community service for Jacob Martin-Oje”
The Clerk called. “Court! Arise”
We all rose to our feet until the Judge left the
room. I rushed at Jake. “You nit-wit!” I said,
jabbing his shoulders.

He swirled me round and round. “I missed you
love.”

“Me too.” We locked in a tight embrace.

“Community service for you tomorrow.’ I said,
releasing myself from the hug. Now I was the
one sticking my tongue out.

“Whatever. It will be fun.” He replied.

Dare and Carl joined us. “Good job Darlene,
you are good.” Dare said.

“Thanks Dare.” I replied.

“See you in the office.” he replied and left with
Carl.

I winked at Jake. “You are dropping me at
work, right?”

“Seriously? I came in a police truck.” He
replied, laughing.