*ENTANGLED*
*Episode 20
Minutes later Binah drove into the premises.. Took a while in her car to adjust and retouch her make up before she stepped out and entered the company.
"Binah we all owe you an apology.." Jide said as he sighted her
She was a bit startled though..she smiled..folded her hands and with a gesture she replied Jide
"Hmm..indulge me"
Jide was irritated by her pride..but he continued anyway
"I have cleared your name..there is no way you would steal from this organisation..truth be told..this company is at its peak since you came around..we are all sorry..you're special to me Binah..very special..please forgive me"
He started towards her like a gentleman.. With a meek..mild..alluring gesture.. He got close..too close..she stood still..with her dark shade covering her eyes..he couldn't tell her expression since the shade covered her eyes..he knew what he was trying to do. He was an handsome man..he doesn't even need to this far to make any girl to feel this special..they would fall for him
She remained calm with her hand bag in her left hand..he took another bold step..another step and took her hand..
"Please forgive me"
He said in a low tone..biting his red lips..everyone was watching as he moved to remove her dark shade..she simply let him..he couldn't read her..she was blank..and when he finally removed her dark shade..she had that naughty smile
She covered the distance between them..and reached to touch his cheek..he tried to move back a little but she caught him and drew him closer.. And pinched his chubby cheek a little..
"ooooh pretty boy..nice try..but not good enough..next time add some spice to it"
She let go..snatched her dark shade and put it back on as she walked past him
"You're all forgiven..not that you all committed a crime right?"
She smile at all the staff standing murmuring amongst themselves
"Now get back to work"
She started towards the elevator and waved at Jide as he looked back at her. He should have known she had never taken any man serious in her entirely life..how unfortunate for him
Jide was frustrated now..their first night .she seemed to be an easy catch.. But now..she was something else..He went straight to His father
"Dad she his tough..really tough.."
Rufus shook his head
"So you failed me"
Jide stood up
"No dad I just want your suggestion"
Rufus knew it was time to state the obvious
"Simple..we end her sorry life.. Permanently"
Jide stood up in shock
"What? You mean kill her?"
He asked in a whisper through his clenched teeth..he couldn't believe what he heard..
"Why? What has she done?"
He had to ask..all he wanted was to prove he was better than her..but he discovered she was his better thats why he wanted her out..so she won't steal the his place in the company. He didn't want her dead..
"Its none of your damn business..I just told you what to do. If you don't have the balls to do it then leave it to me"
No this wasn't the way..he can't be part of this. Neither would he support one..he had to man up
"No dad..you won't lay a finger on her. I will push through with my plans and its going to work..no blood shed".
He stood up to his father..an awkward silence hunged between them..until Rufus acted convinced
"Two weeks"
He proposed indicating with his fingers
"Is all you have with your fruitless plan"
"One month dad"
"No..alot can happen in one month"
Jide was furious already, He had to hit His hands on the desk to make his father realise that he was damn serious
"One month dad..after one month without results..you can do anything you want".
Rufus acted like he thought about it for a while before he nodded In agreement..but as soon as Jide stepped out he picked his phone
"Hello chief"
The male voice called out from the background
"Drago I have a job for you"
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Jide was troubled..he needed another way to get Binah..he wasn't trying to push her out now. Now he just need to show his father that He has gotten her to trust him..then he can buy more time..or maybe he should tell her about it.. He waved the thought as soon as it surfaced..there is no telling what she might do
He closed early and checked into Binah's office
"What are you doing here?"
She dropped the files she was going thru to looked at him..he opened his mouth but no words came out..she stared at him with folded arms
"Jide..? You lost your way?"
He remained silent and kept staring ..she could read confusion in his eyes..something was up..she knew it..
She was now thinking it was time to step up her game. And time for Paul to serve his purpose..
"B..Binah"
He finally choked out..he didn't know what he was feeling..he just saw her and suddenly realized he won't let anyone harm her at all cost
"Binah please forgive me"
She unfolded her arms..is this fear she read..what was going on..she had never seen him this broken..she wanted to ask if he was OK instead she replied
"Jide I forgive you..its OK"
He nodded..found the door and walked out..immediately she called Paul and asked to find out whats up with Jide.. As expected Paul jumped at the task...minutes later her phone rang..it was George
"We are at the airport '
She shout for joy as she picked her coat..locked up her office and hurried to the airport..
"Nigeria is so hot.."
Flora..binah's cousin who followed back to Nigeria said in anguish as Binah met them at the airport..
"Hahaha..you better get used to it..cos you would be staying for a very long time"
Mariam replied her cousin..she couldn't stay without flora..they were inseparable..
Binah was more than happy to see George.. The brother that has been her mentor
"Hi"
She greeted when he got close to her..she stood..counting her toes..like a shy little girl until George drew he close
"Come here Smallie"
He hugged her and they all laughed down the hall
"I missed you George"
Aduke was waiting impatiently..she had been lonely since Kunle had been arrested.. Binah didn't move back to the house as expected .but she had promised to bring Mariam ..flora and George to keep her company
She rushed out of the sitting room when she heard the sound of the gate..it was Binah..Miriam followed from behind
"Miriam?"
The girl was a beauty to behold.. So pretty that Binah was getting a little jealous..both flora and Miriam where angels..both like twins
Well the weather over there in Germany was a bonus on their part..
"Yes Mom"
She embraced Miriam so tight that Mariam was choking already
"Mom"
."oh sorry..sorry my child"
Aduke apologized.. Laughing and crying at the same time..she noticed flora..
"Is this my daughter too?"
Flora laughed
"Yeah mah"
She had the phonetic tone..Aduke hugged her
"My son"
George stepped forward and hugged her..tears filled her eyes..her children were complete..her joy was complete
Binah phone rang..she excused herself when she noticed it was Paul calling
"Hello Binah .."
Paul voice was shaky like he was been pursued
"Binah lets meet up..Jide told me something..Binah you need to hear this"
"Smallie oya start talking"
Binah would certainly smash anyone who called her that name..but when its George..it sounds normal..like it was her real name..Aduke had told George that Binah had refused to move back to the house even after Kunle had been jailed..Binah had promised to give George a reasonable explanation..the thing is, now she wanted to meet with Paul at the venue he had texted her..but George had insisted she go out with him to spill why she hasn't moved back to the house..And she told him everything..all the plans she had. Jide recent behavior.. Of course she knew he was just trying to make her fall for him..He should know better..
"Why not let him fall for you instead..Jide is the key to get Rufus.. Use his son against him"
George suggested
Although he had his own reason he made the suggestion..Bin
ah had hatred and bitterness in her. He just hope Jide would be the man to finally break her..
"George.. You're one in a million.."
She couldn't believe she didn't think of that..its totally brilliant
*******
Jide got home and met with his mum..he met her in the kitchen..humming her favourite song as she arranged her prepared meal..
"Jide I know you're hungry..food is ready"
He smiled and collected his meal
"Mum I need your help"
He waited for her to serve herself and follow him to the dinning room
"There is the girl I want to fall for me. But she is just impenetrable"
Folake smiled..her son had never brought an issue to her until it is more than he can chew
"Do you love her?"
That question struck him..does he?..of course not.. But his mother must not know about his true intentions
"Yes mum.. I just need to know her weakness"
Folake laughed..
"If this girl is impenetrable as you say..then there is no way you can know her weakness unless she allows you to..and no woman is without feelings"
"Hmm trust me this one is"
Jide quickly chipped in
"OK simple..man up. She is making it difficult because she doesn't see you as man enough to have her"
The next day he stopped by a shop..picked a rose and stole into Binah's office.
"I stopped by a flower shop and I think you deserve one"
She smiled and collected the rose
"Look Jide I know what you're up to and I guarantee your failure..I dont believe in this hide and seek game..so I will tell you..I will make you fall for me"
Jide laughed.. She even had the guts to tell it to his face?
"Alright Binah..game on.....
Watch out for Part 2!!!
Written by Onyeneke Abel
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