The moment I met you (Chapter 281)

By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu 

Felix raised an eyebrow, silent for a moment, before he said, ‘If I were you, I would think of a way to use extreme measures against those mobsters.’

‘I know I am bitter but then, using extreme measures isn’t my style.’                                                                                                                                       

Felix shook his head. ‘Men like you will always remain poor because you’re afraid to hurt a lot of people, and men like you will always lose in battle because you’re afraid to kill. It’s not my style to kill anyway, but never give people the chance to hurt you over and over again.’ The light turned green, and Felix drove away again.                            

Andrew looked worried. ‘What if Chioma breaks your heart? What will you do to her? Will you use extreme measures?’ Andrew felt that what he asked Felix would likely to upset him. But to his surprise, Felix smiled at him.                                                                                                              

‘I don’t think so. I had known your sister through my sister,’Felix said gently.‘I’ll tell you why I will never hurt her; it’s because she is a very special person. Anyway, you’d better go home and rest. I see that you’re thinking too much. I will never give Chioma the chance to hurt me.’                                                                                                      

‘I thought you would have said; I’m going to cut her face to ribbons, then poke out her eyes in such a way that no man will ever want her again, and she won’t be able to see how ugly she’s or pursue other men.’

Felix turned to Andrew who seems worried. ‘Don’t you worry; my love story with your sister will be a perfect one. And anyone that tries to get in the way must know his status first…’

The moment I met you (Chapter 280)

By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu 

 Andrew nodded. But deep down, he was nervous and didn’t know what to say to Felix. My sister already has a beau, he said in his head. Should I or should I not tell Felix about this?                                                

Felix got onto the driver’s seat and drove out of the police station. Shortly after they left the station, Felix received a call from Michael. He stuffed a wireless earpiece into his ear before picking up.

‘Felix, Audrey told me what happened. I am returning this evening to help search for the culprit. Moreover, I have ordered for the culprit to be brought to me in person,’ Michael’s attractive voice sounded from the other side of the line.

‘Is Jessica still in Lagos?’                                                                           

‘That bitch followed me to Lagos,’Michael coldly said. ‘Why do you ask?’                                                                                                           

‘Because the men pointed the crime to Nnaji…but then, I doubt if Jessica could do such a thing to my woman. Maybe she wanted to get her revenge on me for not helping her to have you…’                              

‘We will speak more when I return. And I promise to find evidence.’                                                                                                                     

‘I can handle it. Just stay there and finish your work,’Felix said.                                                                                                                       

‘By hurting your woman, they have gone against the Njemanze family!’                                                                                                       

‘And they will surely pay for it,’Felix said. ‘I will leave you to your work. Please, don’t come yet. Finish everything you have to do.’                     

‘Okay,’Michael said, hanging up on the call as he walked inside his study room in his Army green cotton suit, staring at the muted television which showed the latest financial news.                                               

‘Sir, can I ask you a question?’Andrew glanced to look at Felix who had stopped at a red light.                                                                              

‘No.’Felix refused him, pulling out the earpiece.                                                

‘I am going to ask a question that has been bothering me…’Andrew said calmly. ‘Because, I am afraid you may misunderstand and think badly of my sister.’

The moment I met you (Chapter 279)

By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu 

‘We were sent by…’one of them began to speak.                                           

‘By who?’Felix’s eyes darkened, as he asked coldly. ‘Who sent you?’

‘Her last name is Nnaji and she is rich and from a powerful home, that’s all I can say,’ the man said, biting his lips for spilling the beans.                                                                                                                                             

‘Why should I believe you?’Felix asked coldly.                                   

‘Because that’s the truth.’

‘Oh, I see, it must be Jessica,’Felix muttered. ‘But why would she send men to go after Chioma.’ Before Felix left, he turned and said to them, ‘There is, however one thing I can promise you people, you’ll not leave this place until the culprit is caught!’                                                           

The men were shocked. What does Felix mean? Does he not really have the intention to set them free? Is this some kind of joke? They will be set free only when the culprit was caught? Jessica was from a formidable background. It will be difficult to drag her to the station. They couldn’t just betray her by giving information about her to Felix or to the police. There are so many Nnajis in the country, and finding the real mastermind out of the hundreds of people bearing that name would be impossible.  But then, Felix was a man with multiple connections. It was possible to find anyone he wanted to find.                                  

Felix coldly left the detention cell. Just as he stepped out of the side door, he spotted Andrew speaking to a police officer.                                  

When Andrew saw Felix he went to him. He was exceptionally grateful for what Felix had done, ‘Thank you Sir for making sure those mobsters were caught.’                                                                  

Felix’s eyes slightly twitched as he let out a smirk, ‘Young man, did you think I will let anyone bully my woman?’ He went to his sports car, opening the door; he turned to Andrew and said, ‘Get in.’      

The moment I met you (Chapter 278)

  By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu                   

‘Who sent you to torture my woman?’Felix asked them coldly when he entered the detention room.                                                         

‘Your woman?’

The men were surprised as they glanced at each other. Jessica had told them to teach Chioma a lesson because she had snatched Michael from her. And now, Felix was calling Chioma his woman. At this moment, they were able to connect the dots and felt that both Michael and Felix are in love with Chioma.                                          

Felix looked at them with icy expression. ‘Answer my question or else I will make sure you all disappear from this city. Who’s behind this?’                                                                                                                  

‘We can’t tell you even if you torture us to death,’their leader tilted his head up slightly in pride and said.                                                          

‘I see how much brave you’ve become. Then, you have to consider your family ruined. I will find who is behind this, and I promise to send you off to hell…’                                                                                          

The all fell silent as they heared what Felix said. They knew that Felix wasn’t joking at all.                                                                                      

‘Felix is running out of patience, you know what’s going to happen to you guys if you don’t speak,’Stanley walked in and said. ‘The police will not spare you either. So, do the right thing and receive a light punishment.’ Stanley knew who Felix was and wouldn’t dare be rude to him. Even though he was a police officer with a high level of authority, he knew he could not offend the Njemanzes. But what he didn’t know was his relation to Chioma. He was aware of Chioma’s relationship with Michael, but not Felix’s relationship with her. Felix was a man that could make anyone disappears from Nigeria if he wants to. He was powerful just like Michael. But he wondered why Felix was protecting Chioma. Was he protecting her as his brother’s girlfriend or was he protecting her because he has feelings for her? He heard Felix calling Chioma his woman. Could it be a slip of the tongue or was he serious with what he called her? Stanley slowly turned to look at Felix with thoughts racing through his mind.

The moment I met you (Chapter 277)

By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu            

‘She might not like the too much lavish of wealth on her.’Chisom wanted to say, Chioma might not like it because she was seeing someone else. Instead, she said something else.                                                

Felix didn’t say more to Chisom; he glanced at Audrey and said, ‘Call me if she needs anything.’                                                                       

Audrey nodded with a smile.                                                                   

Felix left the room while Chisom and Audrey walked inside. A nurse wearing a white robe gracefully wrote on the file she was holding. After the nurse finished checking on Chioma, she turned around to leave. Then, another nurse walked inside to deliver breakfast. Placing the breakfast on the table, she headed out, leaving Audrey, Chisom, Chioma and Louisa. Louisa had slept the night at the hospital.                                                                                                                               

Chioma was sleeping, so no one bothered to disturb her. Instead, they sat down quietly; wshing Chioma opens her eyes and talk cheerfully with them.                                                                                                    

Meanwhile as Felix was about boarding his car, he received a call from Peter. With his efficiency as an ex-solider, Peter was able to apprehend the men that had attacked Chioma. He had also worked with the police, making the work easier for the men to be captured. Instead of driving to Moon Corporation, Felix drove straight to Nigeria Police Force.                                                                                                              

As Felix arrived the station, he met Peter talking with Stanley. Peter’s face lit up at the sight of Felix.                                                         

‘Sir Felix, you are free to torture them anyhow you want,’Peter said.                                                                                                    

Felix was emotionless as he glanced at Stanley. ‘Did they confess who sent them?’                                                                                               

‘No, Sir,’Stanley answered. ‘But, they have previous records. Some of them were involved in abduction and rape cases…’                                      

Felix waved his hand. ‘Take me to them. I need to force them to say the truth.’                                                                                                     

The men were held at the detention cell of this station. They haven’t undergone trial yet because they police couldn’t find out who the mastermind was.

The moment I met you (Chapter 276)

 By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu 

Felix also made sure that before any stranger was let in, they would have to go through security scanning. Audrey’s face was full of smile when she saw how much effort her brother has put in a place, for the protection of Chioma. Chisom didn’t say a word. She wondered how Audrey and Felix would react if they found out Chioma already had a beau. It wasn’t Chioma’s fault, although she had loved Michael the first day she meant him, he had forcibly made her his woman. Felix, on the other hand, never gave Chioma the chance to speak about that. He believed Chioma was his since she hadn’t a beau, which was the truth when she had met Audrey. Chisom wished everything will be fine.                                                

Just as Audrey and Chisom entered, they bumped into Felix who was dressed in a green wool blends suit with pocket square. 

‘How’s she?’Audrey asked Felix, concerned.

‘She’s absolutely fine now…I will have to place a heavy insurance on her when she recovers full well. Right now she’s still under observation.’

Chisom couldn’t help but raise the corners of her mouth, ‘I’m glad you thought of this, but please don’t do it without Chioma’s permission.’                                                                                                                  

‘Do you think I will listen to you?’                                                                    

‘Uhm…fine…but Sir, just this once ask her if she would like it. Please, don’t boss over her, for she might…’Chisom paused.                              

‘She might do what?’Felix raised an eyebrow.

The moment I met you (Chapter 275)

 By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu 

‘Yup.’                                                                                                                   

‘Don’t worry; those bad guys would severely pay for torturing my brother’s woman.’                                                                                                     

Audrey was pleased to hear these words from Michael. Reaching the hospital, she carried the basket of fruits and flowers she had bought on the way and headed inside, wrinkling her nose at the hospital usual unpleasant smell. Meeting Chisom at the entrance of the hospital, Audrey hugged her, reassuring her that Chioma would be fine.                         

‘How can it be that my friend was attacked for no reason? Who could have been the mastermind?’ She paused as tears filled her eyes. Then, she spoke softly after a moment, ‘But, don’t you worry, Chioma will get justice. I will make sure that those gunmen, no, unknown gunmen are punished for their crimes.’Audrey felt heavy inside.

‘They could have killed her if your brother didn’t arrive. Chioma is my bestfriend, and I do love her very much…’Chisom paused as her eyes turned teary.                                                                                 

‘Don’t cry. I am also here for Chioma. She’s my friend too. Her hospital bill and pills will be taking care of.’                                                                  

‘Miss Audrey, you’re very kind and generous. Before, I used to think that you’re a scheming bitch, but no, you are very good.’ Seeing Audrey was so kind, Chisom got emotional.                                                

‘Let’s not talk about it… for now; I am desperate to see Chioma.’                                                                                   

Chisom had thought Audrey would never come to see Chioma, but to her surprise, Audrey was loyal to her friendship with Chioma that she even came very early this morning to visit her.                           

Together, they walked towards Chioma’s room. As they walked upstairs towards Chioma’s room, nurses and patients who recognised Audrey greeted her warmly.                                                                

Felix had admitted Chioma into the VIP ward even though Chioma’s mother and brother felt uncomfortable about it; they still had no choice than to let Felix have his way since no one would stop him anyway. Chioma stayed in one room, a suite that was luxurious. Only those who stayed in the VIP of this hospital are those that were capable of burning money. Four or five bodyguards in gorgeous suits stood outside the room. Anyone who passed by would think that a wealthy patient lived inside or perhaps, they would think that the president of the country or government official lived inside, because the display of attention was simply too much. Felix didn’t care what people would think or say, he was simply trying to protect Chioma.