It was a setup 5

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IT WAS A SET UP(EPISODE 5)

When I opened my eyes, I saw Linda staring at the window

“Did you hear that?”, she asked

“What?”

“Somebody is trying to open the door”, she muttered

“Which door?”

She pointed to the entrance door without saying anything

Just then, the door’s handle turned

I wanted to ask who was there. The spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak

The house was well secured, but I was afraid they would open it

I turned to retrieve with Linda to the bedroom, but I did not see Linda

My legs were heavy

Just then, Linda emerged with two knives

She gave me one while she kept one

She held my hand and pulled me to the bedroom

“What should I do with the knife?”

“It’s for self defense. Use it with all your strength”, she added

Immediately we entered the bedroom, someone attempted to open the window

I tiptoed to the kitchen to hide

I was sweating even though the temperature outside was too cold

Then a vehicle drove in and a siren was blasted

It was then they ran away

Linda entered the kitchen to alert me of the arrival of the Police

But, she could not see me

“Where are you? The Police is here”

I was not convince it was the Police, so I stood up from my hideout and gestured for her to come closer

“How are you sure that’s the Police?”

“I called. I called them to come and they’ve just called me that they are outside”

“OK”

I wanted to follow her, but I discovered my short was wet. I looked at the floor and found some sort of liquid

I touched my short and perceived my hand. Behold, it was urine

When and how it happened, I did not know. Even till today, I have no idea as to when or how I excreted

“Come nah. They are waiting”

I stood there staring at her 

She came closer and flashed her torch light, behold, I messed up

She beamed the light on my face and walked away without saying anything 

I cleaned the floor and entered the bathroom to freshen up

By the time I came out from the bathroom, the Police was already gone

I checked the time on my phone and it was 2:46am

We went to the bedroom

“I know one of them. He works for Dr Mike”, she said

“How are you sure?”

“I peeped through the window. I thought you were behind me. I didn’t know you ran to the kitchen to pee” she laughed and added: “Tomorrow you’ll say ‘you are a man’” 

I did not see that as being funny

“But what is really wrong with this man? Is it by force?”, she added

“You told him you have a boyfriend. Who is he? I’ve not heard you mention him before”, I asked

“Don’t mind me. I have no need for guys now. That’s not my problem. My problem is to get rid of Dr Mike”

We talked about many things that night until we both slept again

At around 6:30am, I got a call from one of my cotenants that my room was vandalized that night

Linda and I went to see the level of damage done in my house

They did not damage much

After all, I had nothing valuable in the house

They only destroyed my padlock  

Linda took a shot of the damaged lock as I changed my clothes

We replaced the lock and returned to her place

After we were done with the morning’s activities, we left for school

On getting to the campus, people were already discussing how I was robbed

“We have to see Dr Mike this morning”, Linda said

“It’s a good idea. At least let him know we have come in case they want us today”

I thought Linda wanted to go and find a way of settling the matter, not knowing she had a few surprises for me

Poor me

We proceeded to Dr Mike’s office

He smiled as soon as he saw us

“Good morning my sunshine”, he greeted first

“Good morning Dr”, I responded

Immediately I finished greeting, Linda fired: “With due respect Sir, put an end to this madness. How can you stoop so low to the point of sending armed men to come and attack me in my own house and at night for that matter? What is your problem? Don’t you know what ‘NO’ means? I don’t want it. Leave me alone”

It was a shock to both Dr Mike and I 

“Are you addressing me in that manner?” asked the Dr

“In case you did not hear me, I said leave me alone. Stop attacking me and my friend. But in case you choose not to, well then, I will…” she stopped, maybe on realizing that she was addressing her lecturer

“No ooo, finish it. You will deal with me, right? You just accused me of sending people to kill you. I hope you are ready for what is to come! I thought you came here to tell me you have found my phone. Not knowing you came to insult me this morning. Now get out of my office this minute”

I did not even wait for him to complete his statement

I ran outside before another allegation emerged

When Linda finally came outside, I asked: “Was that really necessary?”

“Yes, it was. Someone must tell him to stop this nonsense. Do you know the number of students dying in silence?”

“I agree with you, but I am not ready for this”

“You are not ready for what? Have you forgotten that you will soon be rusticated from this school?”

I took a deep breath, and then she continued

“Wicked lecturers like Dr Mike should have no place in the midst of people’s children”

“And what are you going to do?”

“Time shall tell”

As we walked back to our department, two guys walked toward us

“You see that guy on the right?” asked Linda

“Yes”

“I saw him that night. I know him too well. He works for Mike”

The guy was a public figure in the school

A notorious cultist known by the management

I even heard he was well known by top government officials and they patronize him during elections

That was the kind of people Dr Mike had dealings with

© Ezekiel Umoren