The Devil In The Suit - Episode 26

 

After the Sunday mass, Genevieve went to a mini market very close to her house to get groceries. She smiled knowingly to herself as she picked up her stuff packed in the market's signature paper bag.

"Bye, Mrs Puth. Say hi to little Marcus for me."

"Sure will, Genevieve. Don't forget to tell your mum about the ointment please . The rash's no longer a joke my dear. I could barely sleep." The storekeeper announced, both hands clasping her neck in distress. Genevieve nodded, hoping she'd remember to deliver the message. She'd been out of it lately, even at the church, the grin was so wide spread that it caused her mother to panic.

She strolled towards her street with a huge smile on. Suddenly, she felt a prickle at the back of her neck as if someone was watching her. She whirled back only to see no one. She sighed, She was definitely loosing it.

But that wasn't an excuse for her legs because it took two long strides followed by heavy steps. She felt an edgy feeling and she turned back, this time, carefully scanning the entire vicinity for clues. Her eyes found a black range rover parked two houses away, it was idling. 

It was getting dark already plus the darkly tinted windows of the car, making it impossible to see who was behind the wheel. The car moved forward

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. It was as if it was challenging her, sending her a message.

'I know who you are, be warned'

The hair on her arms stood as panic set in. It was drawing near. She couldn't help but thank God for the sundress she wore making it a lot easier to run. She began but bumped into something, a fully clothed chest, she moved back, staggering a little but hands held unto hers firmly, she was almost yelling for help when she heard a familiar voice putting her heart to rest.

"I think I deserve an award or something. The second time I've saved you from falling in less than 24 hours. What do you think?"

She ignored him, looking back quickly only to see the car disappear in the streets. Gabriel watched her then followed her gaze for a while then finally landed on her.

"Are you alright. Genevieve?" 

She bit her lips then faced him. Maybe it was all in her head and the car was probably lost or something.

But who'd be watching her and why?

She could see his eyes filled with worry as it searched hers, she waved off every negative thoughts about the car. And forced out a smile.

"Yeah, Gabriel. Thanks. I owe you one. Huge one" 

"Well....you can as well pay me" he buried his hands in both pockets, shrugging broad shoulders.

"What do you mean?" She squinted her eyes, studying his face closely.

He laughed, a heavy one "A date, Genevieve"

"A date?"

"Yeah, so what do you say? Tomorrow night, I'll pick you up after work."

"I don't know, Gabriel." Genevieve muttered.

wouldn't this be called cheating? She thought. But she and Daniel weren't even a couple yet.

"Hey, just a friendly date, I promise."

She remembered Daniel's warning. She gnawed on her nails. Daniel would be blazing with fury if he saw them together let alone a date? She knew that but Gabriel, how could she possibly terminate his offer he'd been a good lad helping her out lately, refusing would be nothing close to pay back.

"Cross my heart." He said pulling her away from her thoughts. He crossed both hands over his chest then made an exaggerated pout.

She laughed. "Alright, just a date."

"But if you wanna make it more than just a date. Who am I to decline." he winked.

"Oh! really?" 

They laughed, sauntering towards her house.

She frowned, suddenly remembering she owed him an apology "Gabriel, I'm so sorry about yesterday" 

"That's exactly why I came, to check up on you. Is everything okay with your boss?"

She blushed, blushed hard. "Yeah" she whispered.

"Genevieve!" 

She heard her name from behind, her eyes widened as saucers. That voice so familiar that it made shiver run down her spine. What was he doing here? She halted, turning to Gabriel, apprehension settling at the pit of her stomach. Gabriel stared back confusedly then looked behind to see a figure slowly approaching.

Daniel clenched both fists malevolently, making his knuckles turn a different shade. His dark eyes burning in sheer anger that could burn villages. He came all the way to her house but definitely not to see this.

He warned her to steer clear of Gabriel but what did she do? Didn't take his warnings seriously. The urge to drive his fist into someone's face was threatening to explode as fury set in. They both turned to him. Genevieve with her eyes shut, she took in deep breaths while Gabriel, he looked utterly puzzled as his eyes flickered between Genevieve and Daniel, unable to come up with something.

Daniel exhaled, trying to keep his rage in check, without saying a word, he grabbed Genevieve by the arm then pulled her taking long strides as he proceeded towards his car. She increased her pace to meet up with his. He opened the passenger's side then threw her gently in it and closed the door. He jogged over to his, slide in then started the ignition, leaving a stunned Gabriel engulfed in the darkness.

"What was that about?"

"I thought I told you I didn't want him around you"

"But he wasn't doing anything"

"Stay away from him!" He yelled, making her gasp. He softened a little "please" he whispered.

She gulped, turning away to stare out the window with a hard glare. He didn't have any right to tell her who she could meet. That made her madden.

Daniel noticed, he closed his eyes, taking deep breaths "Look, I'm sorry" he said softly.

Silence greeted the statement, she didn't say anything but continued to glaze out the window.

Few minutes later, he pulled over at a private parking lot. She studied the unrecognised area then turned to him. "Where's this?"

"My home" 

A/n I know this chapter is really short but I just wanted to update since I promised Wednesday but it's Thursday (I'm not proud of it either) exams been holding me back. So next update will be compensation. I'll try to update on Monday. Thanks for reading!!!!! ;)