STORY TITLE: Trap
AUTHOR: Kelvin Jasi
CHAPTER 5
When I opened my eyes, I saw Charmaine staring at the window.
“Did you hear that?”, she asked.
“What?”
“Somebody is trying to open the door”, she whispered.
“Which door?”
She pointed to the entrance door without saying anything. Just then, the door’s handle turned. I wanted to ask who was there. The spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak. The house was well secured, but I was afraid they would open it.
I turned to retrieve Charmaine to the bedroom, but I did not see Charmaine. My legs were heavy. Just then, Charmaine emerged with two knives. She gave me one while she kept one. She held my hand and pulled me to the bedroom.
“What should I do with the knife?” I asked in fear.
“It’s for self-defense. Use it with all your strength”, she added.
Immediately we entered the bedroom, someone attempted to open the window. I tiptoed to the kitchen to hide. I was sweating even though the temperature outside was too cold. Then a vehicle drove in and a siren was blasted. It was then that they ran away.
Charmaine entered the kitchen to alert me of the arrival of the Police. But, she could not see me.
“Where are you? The Police are here”, she shouted.
I was not convinced it was the Police, so I stood up from my hideout and gestured for her to come closer.
“How are you sure that’s the Police?”
“I called. I called them to come and they’ve just called me that they are outside”, she explained.
I heaved a sigh of relief. “Okay”, I answered with a smile.
I wanted to follow her, but I discovered that my short was wet. I looked at the floor and found some sort of liquid. I touched my shorts and looked at my hand. Behold, it was urine. When and how it happened, I did not know. Even today, I have no idea as to when or how I excreted.
“Come now. They are waiting”, she said.
I stood there staring at her. She came closer and flashed her torchlight, behold, I messed up. She beamed the light on my face and walked away without saying anything. I cleaned the floor and entered the bathroom to freshen up.
By the time I came out of the bathroom, the Police were already gone. I checked the time on my phone and it was 2:46 AM. We went to her bedroom.
“I know one of them. He works for Dr Kuma”, she said.
“How are you sure, Charmaine?”
“I peeped through the window. I thought you were behind me. I didn’t know you ran to the kitchen to pee”, she laughed and added, “and tomorrow you’ll say you are a man”.
I did not see that as being funny though.
“But what is really wrong with this man? Is it by force?” She added.
“You told him that you have a boyfriend. Who is he? I’ve not heard you mention him before”, I asked.
“Don’t mind me. I have no need for guys now. That’s not my problem. My problem is to get rid of Dr Kuma”, she answered.
We talked about many things that night until we both slept again.
At around 6:30 AM, I got a call from one of my countenance that my room was vandalized that night. Charmaine and I went to see the level of damage done at my house. They did not damage much. After all, I had nothing valuable in the house. They only destroyed my padlock.
Charmaine took a shot of the damaged lock as I changed my clothes. We replaced the lock and returned to her place. After we were done with the morning’s activities, we left for school. On getting to the campus, people were already discussing how I was robbed.
“We have to see Dr. Kuma this morning,” Charmaine said.
“It’s a good idea. At least let him know that we have come in case they want us today.”
I thought Charmaine wanted to go and find a way of settling the matter, not knowing she had a few surprises for me. Poor me. We proceeded to Dr. Kuma’s office. He smiled as soon as he saw us.
“Good morning my sunshine”, he greeted first.
“Good morning Dr”, I responded.
Immediately as I finished greeting, Charmaine fired, “With due respect Sir, put an end to this madness. How can you stoop so low to the point of sending armed men to come and attack me in my own house and at night for that matter? What is your problem? Don’t you know what ‘NO’ means? I don’t want it. Leave me alone.”
It was a shock to both Dr Kuma and I.
“Are you addressing me in that manner?” asked Dr. Kuma.
“In case you did not hear me, I said leave me alone. Stop attacking me and my friend. But in case you choose not to, well then, I will…” she stopped, maybe on realizing that she was addressing her lecturer.
“No! Finish it. You will deal with me, right? You just accused me of sending people to kill you. I hope you are ready for what is to come! I thought you came here to tell me you have found my phone. Not knowing you came to insult me this morning. Now get out of my office, now”, he raged pointing at the door.
I did not even wait for him to complete his statement. I ran outside before another allegation emerged.
When Charmaine finally came outside, I asked: “Was that really necessary?”
“Yes, it was. Someone must tell him to stop this nonsense. Do you know the number of students dying in silence?”
“I agree with you, but I am not ready for this”, she muttered.
“You are not ready for what? Have you forgotten that you will soon be rusticated from this school?”
I took a deep breath, and then she continued. “Wicked lecturers like Dr Kuma should have no place in the midst of people’s children.”
“So, what are you going to do?”
“Time shall tell”, she declared.
As we walked back to our department, two guys walked toward us.
“You see that guy on the right?” asked Charmaine.
“Yes”.
“I saw him that night. I know him too well. He works for Kuma”, Charmaine whispered.
The guy was a public figure in the school. A notorious serial killer and cultist knew by the management. I even heard he was well known by top government officials and they patronize him during elections.
That was the kind of people Dr. Kuma had dealings with.
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