RICHARD
To say I was shocked after listening to Angel’s
breakdown of my stupidity would be an understatement
and seeing her crying because of my bad judgments
broke my heart. I walked to where she was seated and
pulled her into my arms. I rested her head on my
shoulders and tried to pacify her as I thought of a way to
make amends for my stupidity.
I pondered on all she said and I found a loophole in
Lucy’s plan, ” Hey Angel, listen” I urged her as she was
close to sleeping on my shoulders, “yea, what is it” she
asked. “If what you said earlier is Lucy’s plan then she
must need me to turn her dad because I am the
custodian of the other beast. I house it. If I don’t turn her
dad, her plan will fail probably that’s why she is still
keeping me because she already has what she needs
from me. “I explained to a wide-eyed looking Angel.”
Richard you Beauty. That’s true, I didn’t look at it from
that perspective. I think you now have the leverage you
need on her. So what’s the plan now? “she asked, already
back to her lively self.
“I will need to find persons to turn but that’s where the
problem lies, where can I find people who really know
what they are up against and very aware that their lives
will never remain the same again. Jason is a different
case.” I said to her. “Um I think you should start with your
football team, they know you and you know you, problem
solved.” she said like it’s so easy to do. “It’s not as easy
you say it , those kids have parents, they have their lives
and dreams, I can’t just take that from them just because
of my personal vendetta. That’s not cool.” I told her.
“Turning them won’t stop them from achieving their goals
and dreams, you just have to be the leader that you are
and make rules to guide them, remember you don’t have
much time left.” she explained. “Alright, I will have a
meeting with them soon, but I must break the bond with
Lucy first else she will have a connection with each
person I turn. Damn, Lucy is really smart.” I said.
“Yea, she is, but you are smarter.” she said as she played
with the stubble on my face, “so have you decided who
your soul mate will be? ” she asked. “Umm, if I have you
will be the first to know. I think we should be on our way
now, it’s getting late. So who owns this house?” I asked.
“Will tell you another time, let’s go Richy” she teased.
When she called me Richy, I suddenly remembered
Daphne, that’s what she calls me, sweet woman.
“Something wrong, Richy? ” she asked. “Nothing, let’s go”
I replied. “is it Daphne?” She asked raising her brows,
“how….did you know that? Just how much do you know
about me” I asked surprised by how much she knows
about me. “A lot more than you can imagine, shy niggi”
she replied. “Shy niggi” that’s what I was called by my
fellow comrades because I found it difficult to talk to a
woman after Daphne’s death. How did she know that? ”
move your legs, shy niggi”she teased. “Don’t call me that”
I said, “or what, what will you do ” she teased again
laughing this time. I chased after her as we both ran down
the passage way.
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LUCY
I have been calling Richard since school closed to see if I
could come home but he was unavailable, kept getting
his voice mail. He doesn’t behave like this, where the here
was he and again he is blocked telepathically from me.
Where the hell is he? I called Angel but she said he
wasn’t with him. I needed to make sure the blood in that
black book were completely dried off.
I decided to check him at home but he wasn’t there too.
Probably he is busy, will check on him tomorrow then.
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JASON
Coach has been acting weirdly the past few days. He will
seem moody now, then the next time you see him, he is
all smiles and happy. I have never seen him this unstable,
something was bothering him that he doesn’t want to
share.
The other night while I transformed for the 29th time, I
heard his wolf growling and howling in pain. It was really
heartbreaking to see him like that. Although I have my
own problems with Chelsea and her new boyfriend but his
was more of a concern to me.
Now, he sent me a message that I should text the
football team members that we will be meeting at the
basketball court from 5:30 in the morning, no late
coming. WTH, 5:30 am, I am seriously beginning to doubt
Mr Richard’s sanity
RICHARD
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I got to the school 5 am prompt haven explained to the
security personnel the previous day of a meeting holding
early this morning. I sat and waited for them patiently.
I chose so early this morning because I know today is an
Holiday, the people of America celebrates Martin Luther
King, and I know Lucy enough to remain on the bed,
thereby preventing her from listening to what I was about
to tell this kids. This meeting is a very crucial one and it
will determine my position in the coming war – the losing
or the winning side.
Jason was the first to arrive by 5:20am, and then the rest
came later. They were all settled by 5:40, I had taken
notes of those who came after 5:30 and decided within
me what their positions will be within the pack.
“Hey boys, come over here, I don’t want to be heard by
an outsider and Luke, go close the doors” I said, the
court is big and of course there will be echoes. After they
have assembled as I wanted, twenty-one in all. I looked at
each of them and asked, “Who wants to win and break
this jinz of not beating team A for the last six seasons
now?”. They all raised their hands. “Good, but can
someone among you tell me what he has noticed about
the other team,” I asked, “Yes Jake,”.
” I think they are faster than we are because in all of the
years I have watched them, not one of us has ever been
able to outrun any of their players. Their distribution is
excellent and their throws are exceptional “he answered
to several nods and approval.
” Alright, do you all agree with Jake? ” I asked,” yea, he
couldn’t have said it any better “were the answers I got to
my question.” Do you guys believe in the supernatural? ” I
asked and I got mixed answers – yes, no and not sure.”
Well, whether you believe or not. The truth is, the
supernatural exists, God does exists and other vile
creatures. Horrible things happen here every night, have
you ever asked yourself why the major health issue in this
town has always been anaemia. The truth is, the
members of the other team are mainly supernatural
beings, they are no more humans and that’s why it is
seemingly impossible to beat them because : they know
your next move, they see your runs in slow motion, they
see your tackles before it touches them and If you don’t
even the odds, you will always remain the laughing stock
of Aidenville. “I stopped and looked at their faces again
and it seems all of what I said have sunk in,so I
continued.
” Balancing the scales will cost you as all great things do,
it will cost you your death ” I said with confusion written
all over their faces.” I meant you will be immortal, that’s
the price and you will all have to accommodate new
beings in you. You will follow strict rules, every rule
broken will come with a punishment and whatever you
see next will remain between us . No one must hear of
what we just discussed. Am I understood? ” they all
chorused,” yes sir”. “Now don’t freak out from what you
see next. Jason come here, let’s do this” I said. I threw
balls with speed and precision and Jason was able to
catch them all, his runs were better now, he was faster.
He must have been transforming frequently. I heard
“waoh, cool, awesome, sick” and all kinds. “Alright,
thanks Jason, tomorrow we will meet at a secured
location. You will tell your parents you are going to the
woods with Mr Richard for some hard training. Be at the
park by 5 in the evening. You can go.” they left hurriedly.
“Jason, make sure their lips remain sealed” he nodded to
my order.
Tonight I will break the bond and pick a new mate.
