Chapter 56: Chapter 56

She creep into their room, she hit Cathy slightly

Cathy, please come out.

Why?

Shh! Don't make sounds; so mother will not hear.

Fine! She tiptoes outside

Come, let's go to the garden.

What is it?

Cathy, I don't know what is wrong with me, I found myself wanting to touch Gregory.

Cathy look at her all confused.

The thing is I want to kiss him right here. She point her neck.

Why? Do you love him?

I think, I love him, but I don't know if he feels same for me.

Okay, you want to kiss him if he likes you, he will respond back?

Cathy asked and she nodded.

Okay, I don't know if it's right but I sure think, this is fine, sit let me show you how to

Craig is hearing voices but it's not clear, so he became curious, he move to were they are, only to see Cathy wiping Whitney's neck, Cathy caress her neck she jerk.

Will you stop and put your neck well.

Sorry, go on. Cathy's lips is falling to her neck.

Hey you two, what are you doing? Craig yell at them, she pull from Whitney.

This devil is here. Craig heard it, he chuckled. Come on let's leave. Whitney and her, hurry to pass but Craig grab her hand.

Whitney!

Sorry, I can't help you. Whitney run inside.

Let me go, I will tell Tony you are touching me unnecessarily.

You should know, I am not scared of Tony. Fine, I will tell George.

Then I will tell him you are a lesbian.

No, I am not, I am just teaching her... Nevermind, I go inside.

What are you teaching her? His voice is luring

Let me go, I am not telling.

Really, then I will tell George.

No oh, George will kill me, if he finds out, I am teaching his princess how to kiss.

Craig eyes fall open, she closed her mouth.

Let me go.

You should not struggle, who did she wants to kiss?

Promise me, you will not tell anyone. I promise, cross my heart.

Fine, she wants to kiss Gregory. Craig smirk, at last his cousin will get what he wants.

Why do she want to kiss my cousin? I didn't say Gregory, someone else, not him.

I am not deaf, I heard it clear, why did she want to kiss him?

He barely repeat himself, this stubborn girl, always make he do things that he doesn't want to.

Fine but please, don't tell him, if not Whitney will kill me, for it.

What will be my gain; if I keep your secret? Anything, you want I will do it.

Fine, let's be friends.

Just that? Craig nod. Fine, she is in love with Gregory but doesn't think he likes her back.

Craig smirk

Can I go now?

No, who taught you how to kiss?

Don't I have boyfriend? That is not it, who thought you.

You want to know the true? He nodded. Just asked for something else.

If you don't tell me, I will tell George.

Fine, is Grace.

I know, You should be careful of that girl, if not she will get you in trouble.

I have heard, can I go now?

No, I want you to be my friend. Cathy look at him. Just friends.

Fine, friends and you have said that before. Cathy tap his palm, that is stretch out and off she goes, Craig go to Gregory, he jumped on his bed

Hey, do you want to spoil my bed? You should go to your house.

Can you stop it, I want to be here with my handsome cousin.

How comes, she doesn't see me like that, when all of you do?

Maybe, she just needs little time, to come running to you.

Gregory received message from Whitney blog.

Craig, you should go to your room, I want Whitney here.

You should be careful of what you wish.

she is adding to my pains, she know I am hurt, she is adding more.

She doesn't know it's you, so don't blamed her for it.

Fine, How could she wants to learn how to kiss? She say she want to kiss someone and that naughty Cathy...

Watch your words Gregory.

Sorry, who is even teaching Cathy all this?

Do I know. The knob open revealing Cathy and Whitney.

Oh! The devil is here, we just go and come back.

What did you just call me? Craig asked Cathy.

Nothing, I said you are very handsome. She grimace.

Come on Whitney, let's leave, we will come back, some other time

Whitney, why are you here? Gregory held her hand.

I want to check on you, that is all. Immediately her word end she pull the knob and go out, Cathy is already out

What are those two up to?

I don't know, is Whitney not your friend, go asked her. His phone bing.

Is Tony, he wants to talk to Cathy.

Tell him, she is sleeping or better still you are sleeping. Craig said, Gregory look at him. Go on.

Hey brother man!

Boss'boss, are you sleeping or still at the living room?

No, in my room but Cathy has gone to bed.

Oh! I want to talk to her, anyways tomorrow, just tell her that I will not be back, I have so many things to attend to and my branch need my attention.

No problem, I will tell her. The line die off. Bad boy!

Did you just find out? Did you hear her call me devil? He should feel the pain of wanting to talk to her and yet can't because he is stupid

Gregory titter, Craig walked out, he fall on the bed, during dinner, everyone is eating in silence, Whitney phone ring, it's Brett, she just ignores, then it ring again, it's Kingsley, it ring for the third time.

Whitney, can you answer your call and let us all rest? George said in annoyance

Sorry, it's not for me, it's for Cathy but the call has ended.

Then give it to her.

If he calls... Kingsley calls again

Hello Kingsley!

Hey love, how are you? George face darken, Cathy end the call, she stand to run, George held her hand.

Where are you going?

Sorry brother, he is just my course mate, he is not..

Shh! Sit and eat. The rest of the meal go silent, they retire to the living room.

Mom, I haven't really introduce you to my friend Greg. Whitney tells Flora. Mom, remember that boy back in high school, that used to bring those meal for me.

Yes, the one you want to introduce to me on your graduation?

Yes, he is and this is my mother, Greg.

Oh my dear, I could never stop appreciating what you did for my daughter, those times you care for her, I really appreciate, I wanted to come tell you how much I really appreciate it but I lost my husband that morning.

I am sorry about that and you don't have to because I and your daughter are friends.

Okay, can I meet your mother.

No! Craig and Gregory echo. Sorry, what I mean is that... Gregory scratch his head

Mother, just let them, they might not like it. Whitney said, Cathy is sitting on George legs.

Is not like that, my mom is busy that is all, next time when you return, I will let her meet you. Gregory count his words.

You, do you want to take my place? Whitney pushed Cathy from George, she smiled.

Oh please, who wants him. George smile as Cathy grimace at both of them, she sit on Flora's leg.

Whitney dear, who among this men Is your boyfriend? Clara asked, Cathy laughed

Why are you laughing naughty girl? Clara asked her

Mother, she doesn't have a boyfriend. Cathy said.

Shut up! How could she not have one, when you are now the chair lady of boys. George words hurt her feelings, her tears drop.

I go rest my head. Cathy left.

brother, you should rest as well. Whitney said as she stand.

We will be leaving tomorrow, so thanks for the hospitality. George said as he stand.

Why so fast? Gregory asked

Don't you get tired of strangers in your house? Flora asked.

No, we were thinking of taking you three around town by weekend. Craig said, he wants clara to stay that is the main reason he is pressing, he is grown to love her.

Don't worry, we come during their call to bar. Clara said.

Okay, we appreciate it. Gregory said, George return to the room they gave him, so do Flora, Clara walk to Gregory.

Thank you for saving the family princess, when she is save everyone is happy, Whitney is our happiness, she is George's princess, when she get hurt, George get hurt and when she is not here, Cathy is lost and when she is sad, I get heartbroken

So you see, you did a very good thing for my precious daughter, I may not have anything that can meet your Wealth but my daughter, Whitney, she is like precious stone, so I gave her to you.

She tap his shoulder and Gregory smile, she hugged Craig, his eyes bulge out.

George told me everything, I know that you risk your life for Cathy and you love her.

No, I... She is my cousin's girlfriend.

I know Tony is dating her but you love her. Craig fall his eyes.

I am sorry, I...

It's okay, she might be handful some times, act like she can do everything herself but she is still a baby, that naive one that just don't want to admit.

Please, take care of her and protect her, when George is not here.

I will.

She smile and left, Craig doesn't have to promise her anything but he felt he should, not just Clara daughter he is in love with, the entire family, he wants their happiness.

Although Clara is not much of a talker but she is a good observers, she as practically hand her two daughters into the hands of this two young men.

Gregory get to is room, he saw Whitney waiting for him.

Hey, I thought you have gone to bed?

No, I am waiting for you, I want you to take your medication before I sleep and I want to be here when you sleep

Okay.

Gregory lie on the bed, Whitney want to take her phone.

What do you want to do?

I want to chat with my friend. Gregory grab the phone. come lie here, with me.

She have no choice than to lie besides Gregory

Craig is going to his room after staying in the study working on files for a long time, only to see Cathy sleeping at his doormat

Cathy! What are you doing here?

I knocked no one answered so I decided to wait here.

Oh! I was at the study, you want to come in? She nodded, he opened the door, she sit on the couch.

I want to dress your wound.

You don't have, I will do it myself.

So you want George to scold me? He looks at her. George, said I should tame your wound, help you do all the things, you are supposed to do with your right hand that I have deprived you of, so if you don't want me to be punished let me Clean it

Craig sit and let her care for it, the pain is much but he suppress it to avoid her feeling bad more.

I am done.

Thanks! She nodded, she sit quietly on the couch, Craig look at her, that is not her thing, she is not the type that will stay silent.

Cathy!

Yes, don't worry, when you fall asleep, I will leave.

If you want to sleep you can...

Can I lie on your bed? Craig look at her, he find himself creating space for her, even though he is a playboy, no woman had lie on his bed not here not even his room at the mansion.

All of them end up in his hotel room or condominium

She is sleeping, she snore but very low, Craig smile, then tears drop her eyes.

Why is she crying? I did not....

He try to wake her, Cathy talk in subconsciousness.

You promised you will come back for me but you never did, do you also think I am a stupid person? Brother said I behave stupid that is while my action put people in danger

Do you think so too? Craig wants to touch her. Please savior, please come.

She slept off, Craig dress up with his all black and mask his face, he waited for sometime and then touch her. Cathy feel his gloves on her face, she jumped up

You came? She hugged him.

Yes, you send for me, so I did.

Hey reduce your voice, he might hear. Don't worry, he is not here.

Okay, I missed you, you promised to come for me but you never did.

You did not asked me to come. Cathy look at him. What are you looking at?

Oh! I was wondering what you look like? If I show you my face what will you do with it? Craig asked she peck his forehead.

Is that what you want to do? She shake her head and Facepalm herself. What then will you do?

I will kiss you in the lips. She said it low

What? Craig yelled.

Sorry, I know you might not like it.

No, as in... Is just that.. he stutter

Don't worry, I could learn it and practice it with Kingsley?

Craig grab her hand, he just don't know how to explain the character of this girl, she just say things without thinking, is she even intelligent? He speak to himself

Don't you dare, kiss him if not I will beat you.

Sorry, I will not, will you come tomorrow.

I can't, the security here is tight.

Oh, I forget, how did you know I am still here?

You did not asked me to come pick you, so I assume you are still here.

Okay, it will be risky for you to come here, I will go to my house, so you can come meet me there.

No, don't go, stay here because I will be at peace if you are here.

Then I will run away.

No, don't, if you want me to take you to my house, I will

You will take me to your house?

Yes, whenever you want I will, so for now lie down, so I leave.

Okay, just wait till I sleep. Craig nodded, he does not want her to leave his sight, he can't afford to put her in danger right now.

She slept, the next morning, she wake up only to see she slept on top Craig bare chest.

Aw!

She jumped from him.

Sorry, I am sorry!

It's okay, I didn't do anything to you. Craig said, she get more embarrass, she pull the knob and run out.

George and their mothers dress to leave.

George I will missed you. Whitney said.

Don't worry, I will soon get rid of that stupid job and come to Lagos and then you must be done with your law school.

Sure!

Brother take care. Cathy said after hugging Clara and still clipping on Flora

I know you are happy that I am leaving.

Of cause, not, I missed your scolding.

Silly girl. He pull her to himself. Don't worry, I will send you money to buy new phone.

Don't worry, I am fine without one, you can always reach me with Whitney's

Okay, if you say so, you are saving my money.

Naughty boy. Flora said, you should finished fast with those your babies.

I think, we have to go, so we get to park on time, I will call you when we get to Lagos

Alright, have a nice day.

Craig walked in, he smiled at Clara, Gregory is watching him.

Thanks so much for your hospitality, we will go on now. George said.

Wait, I and Craig, will drop you all off. Gregory said

But is that not too much to ask from you? Clara asked.

Of cause, not, let's go. Craig said. Let me carry your bag for you. Craig takes the small bag from her, George smile and off they goes, Whitney is practicing how to go about her kiss on Gregory

Whitney, you can't do it, just let it pass

But I want to, I don't want to keep my hope high, without knowing what he feels for me.

Fine, here they comes, you should tell him thanks and then do it.