The Bad Boy Diary – Episode 48

Written by, Rejoice Jeremiah. C

 

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#Chapter 48

 

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[unedited]

 

 

Clara’s POV

 

[15mins. later]

 

We were at Granda road close to V.U, the police department is really far, it isn’t Connit-Four. Uhmm, ‘Degred’

 

“Clara you are sure you ain’t hungry?” he asked for the fifth time.

 

“Okay im kinda but I don’t have the appetite to,” I said.

 

He pulled the car infront of a cafe, then got down, walked over and bought Pizza and drinks. He came back and handed it to me.

 

“What about yours?” I asked.

 

“Man’s driving,” he said with a smile and drove off.

 

I opened the Pizza and began eating.

 

“Clara,” he called.

 

“Yeah?”

 

“I wanna tell you something,” he said.

 

“What’s that?” I asked, my thoughts going to Noah. He wanna tell me not to break down in there and so on?

 

“It’s something that I haven’t told you,” he said and I stared at him, his eyes were on the steering but he ocassionally glances at me.

 

“I got a colleague who got arrested because of this drug dealing stuff and im sure he’s at Degred. He’s name is Franco. Before he got arrested, he did persuade me to get into the business and you know, so much money. He saw me as a bad guy because I always club and all that and thought i’do waste no time in accepting. But I let him know that I was okay with my banking job and my salary. He kept

 

 

persuading me, I even told him to get himself outta that business but he didn’t listen to me anyways. The night he got arrested, we went to the club. I ran though cos I was scared. Actually that was the main reason why I stopped clubing,” he said.

 

‘Really?’

 

“He must have been working for Noah and his dad,” I muttered.

 

“Yeah I think. He do talk about his boss but never told me their names, maybe the rule,” he said.

 

I breathed out. He glanced at me.

 

“Clara I don’t mean to upset you. Just wanted to clear it off my mind. I don’t wanna hide it from you,” he said.

 

I chuckled, trying hard not to get saddened.

 

“Im fine, I guess Franco is in Degred as well,” I said.

 

“I think so and I think maybe I should see him,” he said.

 

“Do you think so? what if he got bad motives towards you, what if he involves you and you get implicated. Do you trust him enough?” I asked. He shook his head,“No.”

 

I inhaled. “I don’t think you should see him, you understand right?” I asked.

 

“Yeah I do,” he said.

 

I breathed out.

 

 

Drake’s POV

 

Clara might be right. What if Franco implicates me? What if he told’em that Im involved in the drug dealing shit?

 

I had always felt that. I’ve always been scared of that.

 

Can Franco do such.

 

I don’t trust him.

 

“You are right Clara,” I said. “..But how do I do this, what about you?” I asked.

 

“You could just stay behind while I see him,” she said.

 

I inhaled.

 

She was through with the pizza and drink.

 

“Can I still say thanks,” she asked.

 

I chuckled, “Nop.”

 

“Uhm, okay,” she said and turned to the window.

 

“We are getting there,” I said. She did’t turn but kept her eyes at the window.

 

I breathed out.

 

‘Going to see Noah now is like trying to bring back memories. There’s no how that you can’t break down in tears there Clara. Im sure he’s gonna make you cry and his words will soften your heart to forgive him.

 

Im fine with that Clara but accepting him back. I can’t bear the hurtness.

 

I wish I can just tell you my feelings before anything like that happens. But im scared. Im so nervous.

 

Im scared to hear you say ‘No’ to me.

 

Im scared to see you stay away from me because of it.

 

Oh God! what the hell is wrong with me? Drake what the hell is wrong with you!

 

 

Danelle’s POV

 

“Kpa!” the tennis ball landed on my racket and I sent it back to him.

 

“You’re proving too stubborn Danelle, im gonna deal with you-” he sent it back to me and I caught it and sent it back to him really hard.

 

“Ah? what’s wrong with you bae,” he shouted and sent it back to me.

 

I laughed and caught it. I sent it back to him.

 

“C’mon you don’t really know what I can do!” I laughed.

 

We were playing tennis at the school tennis court, Neil and I.

 

There are other people too in here, playing. There eight tennis tables and all of them are occupied.

 

It’s saturday evening and all students are free to have fun and hangout.

 

Neil and I usually play tennis or swim and Tessy, my bestie goes for her cheerleader practice.

 

She’ll be here anytime soon, their practice should be over now.

 

 

“Kpa!” I caught it and laughed.

 

“Danelle, what about your sister?” I caught it again and sent it to him.

 

“I last spoke with her-” I caught it. “-on monday but-” I sent it back. “-she’s fine with Drake,” I said.

 

I later told him the truth about my sister and Drake.

 

“Really? you trust this Drake-” he sent it to me. “-so much,” he said.

 

I caught it and sent it back to him.

 

“Yeah, I’ll call them tonight,” I said.

 

I sent it to him and he missed it this time.

 

“Wooooow!! great! 3-1!!” I shouted! raising my hands high and dancing.

 

He laughed and picked the ball.

 

“C’mon babe, you remember last week that I scored you twenty zero,” he said.

 

I laughed, jumping.

 

Just then, Tessy walked in, in her cheerleader dress. Blue top,blue skirt, socks and sneakers. She still held her pom-pom and her hair tied in high ponytail just the way my sister love hers to be. Uhm, I hate ponytail. It just don’t fit me cos my hair is kinda curly.

 

“Hey lovers,” she said as she stood beside Neil.

 

I smiled.

 

“Hey Neil, your hair seem scattered already,” Tessy said and arranged his hair. Neil smiled at her. “Thanks Tessy. My girlfriend wouldn’t even see that cos she’s been here kicking the hell outta me with this little ball,” he said.

 

The way he kept smiling at her. The way she smiled back.

 

She punched him playfully with her pom-pom.

 

“C’mon don’t say that about my bestie!” she said and punched him again.

 

He pulled her ponytail.

 

Okay! what!

 

“Hey that’s ok!” I half yelled and they stopped.

 

What’s going on?

 

First Neil gave his biology notes to Tessy to help him write, not me.

 

Secondly, he bought her some stupid teddy bear and now this.

 

I don’t understand.

 

“So we still playing. I wanna show you the real me now babe,” he said. Tessy still stood beside him instead of getting her ass here!

 

I dropped the racket on the tennis table.

 

“Im tired!” I snapped and walked away.

 

“Hey bae, what’s wrong?” I heard him ask, running to meet my pace.

 

“Danelle, are you alright?” she asked.

 

They got to me.

 

“Danelle are you okay?” he asked with a worried look at me.

 

I looked at Tessy.

 

“I’ll be at the dormitory,” she said and walked away.

 

Neil took my hands.

 

“Bae what’s the matter? are you okay?” he asked. “Im not! what’s going on between you and Tessy?”

 

He raised his brow, “Come on bae, I don’t get you,” he said.

 

“You understand pretty well, just give a damn answer,” I said.

 

“Nothing bae, trust me. I can’t hurt you. I mean Tessy is your bestfriend, it doesn’t even sound cool at all. Im not cheating on you with Tessy or any other girl,” he said.

 

“How can I believe that. You guys were doing all that in there,” I said.

 

He touched my cheek. “C’mon bae, it’s just a normal play. Tessy is my friend as well you know that..There’s nothing more going on,” he said. I inhaled. “Sure?”

 

“Yeah I am, c’mon,” he said and hugged me.

 

I exhaled.

 

 

Drake’s POV

 

We finally pulled into Degred police department ‘DPD’ and found the lot. I turned off the car engine and looked at Clara who’s face had gone stoic.

 

“Here we are,” I breathed out.

 

She fixed her eyes on the three structured flags standing at the middle of the large premises.

 

First is the country’s flag, then the police force flag and then the Degred police department flag.

 

The long and large building in ash bricks was by the left.

 

I unfastened my seatbelt and Clara did as well.

 

I relaxed my back on the seat.

 

“Do you still wanna go in there to see him Clara?” I asked.

 

She loosened her hair and repacked it.

 

I think that gave her somw relief or something.

 

She then looked at me. “I do,” she answered.

 

I nodded. “Let’s go then.”

 

She nodded.

 

**Brenda’s POV**

 

I smiled as I watched the car drive in.

 

Dad is back. I missed the man.

 

One of his bodyguard in suit and held a briefcase, came out from the passenger’s seat and hurried to the backseat door. He opened the door and dad stepped out in tuxedo.

 

The driver also came out in suit and briefcase, came out and shut the door.

 

My smile widened.

 

“Dad! welcome,” I said and hugged him.

 

He kissed my cheek.

 

“Darling, you look so beautiful,” he said.

 

I laughed. “For you dad, im so happy you’re home,” I said and we headed inside.

 

The two bodyguard followed behind.

 

“I miss you daughter,” he said.

 

Inside, Nikky was laying the dinning with different dishes.

 

Dad saw her and smiled.

 

“Welcome Mr Justin,” Nikky said.

 

“Thanks. Nikky right?” he asked.

 

“Yeah,” Nikky answered.

 

“Wow and I could percieve the sweet aroma already. I’ll be back in a short while to join you guys,” dad said and kissed my cheek again.

 

I smiled. “Alright dad.”

 

He headed upstairs with his bodyguards behind him.

 

I rushed to Nikky.

 

“Brenda I can’t spend tonight here. I have some quick work tonight so im just gonna lay this all out and after the dinner, I’ll leave. I’ll come around in the morning,” she said.

 

I shook my head.

 

“Nikky what’s wrong with you babe, the news is all over town of the death of a doctor and a nurse from Gra-Avantees hospital which haven’t even died down yet and you are going to do more? What if you get caught,” I said.

 

She chuckled.

 

“Bullshit” she said.

 

I shook my head.

 

 

 

**Noah’s POV**

 

I sat at the cell floor with my head at the door.

 

Dad sat on his bed, reading some trashy book that was brought to him by some female cop.

 

I sighed as I was filled with painful thoughts.

 

 

‘Today is coming to an end and Clara didn’t come.

 

It’s a week now, no sigh of Clara. Does it mean that she’s forgotten about me?

 

Does it mean that she so much hate me now?

 

Does it mesn there’s someone else?

 

No! I won’t take that! No one can take my Clara from me.

 

She’s mine alone.

 

God! but I was such a fool to lie to her, to hurt her.

 

I was only scared, so scared to loose her.

 

I wanted to leave the damn business but this man here, he kept decieving me, thratening me and now I’ve lost everything. I’ve lost the most precious someone in my life.

 

Can I ever forgive myself? Can Clara ever forgive me?

 

If only she’d come. I’ll explain everything. I know she’ll hear me out and consider to forgive me.

 

Don’t I deserve forgiveness? I do.

 

I love her sincerely and I was there for her.

 

I only messed up by lying to her but I was only scared to loose her.

 

I was scared for this man to hurt her.

 

I couldn’t bear to loo-

 

A tap on the metal see through door caused me to turn.

 

It was a cop. I stood up and faced him. I glanced at my dad and he got up too and walked towards.

 

“A lady by the name, Clara Adams seeks to speak with you,” he said.

 

“Really!!!” I exclaimed.

 

OMG Clara!!

 

“Do you wanna speak with her?” he asked.

 

“Ofcourse yes!” I said, with tears in my eyes.

 

 

Omg! omg! Clara is here! finally she is here. I knew she was going to come. I was damn sure.

 

God! Clara is here to see me! she still love me! she still love me!

 

I know she won’t leave me!

 

He unlocked the cell door and I came out. He bolted it back and locked it.

 

I glanced at my suprised dad before walking away with the cop behind me.

 

I can’t wait to see her. I can’t wait to explain it all to her.

 

I know she’s so hurt and broken. I wish none of this ever happened.

 

“This way,” he said and I turned to the left.

 

We got to the visiting-room and there she was in white shirt and black trouser.

 

Her eyes fixed on mine and mine on hers.

 

I walked slowly to the seat facing her and sat down.

 

The cop stood a bit away.

 

She was still facing down.

 

“Clara,” I called oftly.

 

She looked up. There was no tear, no saddness, no pain or anger in her eyes.

 

She stared at me with her hands on the small table inbetween us.

 

“Clara thanks for coming, I’ve been waiting for this day. I wish I had been truthful to you. I wish I said no lie,”

 

“Why did you lie to me?” she snapped in.

 

I breathed out.

 

“Cos I was scared to loose you. I was scared that you gonna leave me. I couldn’t just open up to you. My dad he lead me into this when I was just seventeen and he gave me a strict order of ‘no dating’ I kept to the order untill I met you. I fell really deep inlove with you. I tried stopping it but I couldn’t. I then tried hiding it from my dad but ge found out and threathened to kill you but I promised him never to reveal my reala self to you.

 

I was so scared. So many times I had wanted to tell you and run away with you but I found it so hard and each time that I lie to you, it hurt me so bad.

 

 

I didn’t want him to hurt you. I was so scared. I fell so crazily inlove with you that leaving was something that I couldn’t do. I had no idea what to do than lie to you. I was scared to loose you Clara. All my life i’ve never seen a lady so amazing and loving like you Clara.

 

Then I was planning finally to tell you the truth and face death if it comes because I know who my dad is. I decided to tell you the truth and hide you from him but then we- we got caught, it was something we didn’t expect….

 

I wonder if you can ever forgive me Clara, I never meant to hurt you, I never meant to break your heart cos im so deeply inlove with you….”

 

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TBC

 

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