Chapter 61a

CHAPTER 61a

Meanwhile Kurt remembers Amode and the situation with his son and calls Kola back, telling him they have to talk to Amode. They met at the lounge....)

KOLA : why can't you do that on your own? Why involving me?
KURT : hey, is he not like an Uncle to you?
KOLA : yeah right!....an Uncle I never met till whenever...
KURT : let's just go...

(They proceed to Amode's suite. After the pleasantries...)

KURT : sir, there's something you have to know...(Looks at Kola who looks away, more like saying, no, you're on your own now)
AMODE : what's going on? You people are looking so serious...is it about Andy?
KURT : no sir. It’s about your son.
AMODE : Januri.....(Looks at Kola and sits up)...what's wrong with him? I remember you called me this morning saying you saw him...
KURT : em...sir, he...he's back in prison.
AMODE : again? This boy....after everything I told him....(Looks at Kurt and Kola again)...what was his offense this time?
KURT : sir....I'm afraid he did it to the wrong side this time. He kinda bit the finger that fed him.
AMODE : (confused)...how?
KURT : (sits up)...sir...(He explains everything to Amode)...
AMODE : so he was one of the kidnappers? After everything I told this boy...
KURT : now I have him and Lara on my neck, yet I don't know what to do about them...
KOLA : sir...we can't drop the case against them, because with this count, we finally have something very concrete against Ken. If we drop the case, they will all go free, including Ken...so our hands are tied.
AMODE : (takes a deep breath and stands up, walking towards the window)...yes, Januri is my son, my only son. The only blood I have left...my only hope....(Sighs)...everything went wrong since the beginning, when Andy accused me wrongly and jailed me for an offense I did not commit, so Januri is not to be blamed, that is why I gave up that evidence for his freedom...as parents, we always want to do everything possible to help and save our kids from doom...that I have done. I have pleaded with him, begged him and done everything possible, but Januri refused to listen or change...(Turns to look at Kurt)...Jide, you are the son I never had. Your father is lucky and I'm sure he will be happy wherever he is...(Walks back to Kurt)....my son, do whatever you have to do. Sometimes, being in jail is what a man needs to appreciate freedom.
KURT : sir...(Looks at Kola and then back at Amode)...are you saying we should...
AMODE : (cuts in)...I won't tell you to drop the case, never. Since he committed that offense, let him pay for it...(going back to the window)....
KURT : sir, you sound like you don't care...
AMODE : of course, I do. But I noticed that I can't save Januri from himself. He's the only one who can do that. And if this is the way he'll do it, then so be it....you know, if you had not promised to give him that amount of money, I can assure you that Januri would not have helped Bukola escape. He wouldn't even do it for the fact that you helped him out of jail...(Shaking his head)..he wouldn't have done it...but, well, thank God you were there.
KURT : (takes a deep breath and walks up to Amode)...sir, I know this decision is not easy for you to make...
AMODE : that is why I want to see Andy Silva in jail. He did not only deprive me of over fifteen years of freedom, but he deprived me of the good upbringing I should have given to my only son.
KOLA : sir...I must say I admire your strictness and your eagerness to uphold what's right sir...
AMODE : hmm...it’s called doing what is right, son...(sits down)...please give me the address, I want to go and see him.
KURT : sure sir...I'll tell Emma to come pick you up to the place tomorrow.
AMODE : I'll appreciate that....how's Bukola?
KURT : she's fine sir.





Meanwhile, Stan got home and freshens up, he also eats something and calls his father afterwards...)

STAN : hello Dad?
RECEIVER : how are you son?
STAN : very well Dad...I want to give you an update of how things are going.
RECEIVER : tell me..
STAN : well, we were able to expose Andy...(Explains everything to him)...
RECEIVER : finally your sister's murderers are coming to justice.
STAN : yes Dad...but there's something else I want you to do for us.
RECEIVER : tell me...
STAN : I want you to help us bring in the commissioner of police into this.
RECEIVER : I thought you said the case is already with the police?
STAN : yes Dad. But the police station is at the outskirts and its being handled by a small police station. We need a higher hand in it.
RECEIVER : alright. I'll talk to the Governor about it. I don't know why you didn't go and meet him yourself.
STAN : Dad we've been busy getting all this together. And you know Uncle Akingbolu has the whole state to run, he may be busy too.
RECEIVER : notwithstanding, he's always asking of you, even more than your Aunt...I'll call him anyway. But you should also go and see him.
STAN : alright Dad, I'll go and see him.
RECEIVER : how's my grandson?
STAN : he's fine Dad. After all this is over, we'll all come to the US for a vac.
RECEIVER : I'll be expecting...
STAN : alright Dad, I'll get back to you.
RECEIVER : alright. Send my regards to Suz.
STAN : I will Dad. Bye...(Hangs up)





Bukola took sometime freshening up. She decided to use the jacuzzi for sometime and afterwards, she came out in the bathrobe into the bedroom wondering what she could wear.

Without checking too far, she came out of the bedroom hoping to meet Kurt in the sitting room but he was not there....)

BUKOLA : (looking around)....Jide! Jide!...where could he have gone to?....

(A banquet of flowers caught her glimpse and she moves over to where the flowers are kept, there, she noticed it’s on the food trolley. She could see a tray of finely cut watermelon, apples, grapes, strawberries, plum and pineapple, set in a tray, on the trolley.

On another tray is a plate of chicken salad: a blend of kidney beans, hotdog, corned beef and mushroom, garnished with some greens and vegetables.

On the next tray is a plate of barbecued full chicken, garnished with onions, chilli, cabbage and tomatoes. A pack of juice and a bottle of grape wine was also placed beside the whole food....)

BUKOLA : wow....(Perceives the flowers)...hmmm...this is delicious...(She tastes the fruits)....hmmm....

(Then Kurt walks into the sitting room, carrying a little bag in his hand....)
KURT : (smiling)...why didn't I tell them to put in a love portion while cooking the food...
BUKOLA : (laughing)..because it won't work on me...
KURT : that's true, you know...(Chuckles)...since you're crazy about me already...
BUKOLA : (laughing)...yeah right...(Eating more food)....
KURT : here....(Stretching the bag out to her)...I got you all you'll need for the night...
BUKOLA : (surprised)...huh?
KURT : yep..
BUKOLA : how would you know all I'll need?
KURT : well...I entered into a boutique and told them to give me all a lady will need for the night and there it is.
BUKOLA : I see...(Wondering what will be in there, she drops it on the chair anyway)...ain't you going to eat?
KURT : I haven't freshened up...
BUKOLA : since morning?
KURT : how can I do that when you were being kidnapped?...
BUKOLA : hmm...(She smiles while eating)...
KURT : so, can I use my bathroom please?
BUKOLA : em...Okay.
KURT : thanks!....(He goes inside to freshen up)