Midnight Kiss
10 (PART 2)
“He was nice to me today. He is never that nice to me.”
“Don’t worry, we will find out what happened, and it won’t take that long.”
*
Ofentse breathed heavily, looking at Lesedi talking to the police officer. He shook his head, annoyed.
“What the fuvk are you accusing me of?”
“No one is accusing you of anything. How about we finish this conversation at the police station?”
Ofentse clenched his jaw. “I didn’t do anything to her.”
“We will talk about it at the station.”
He turned, locking eyes with Lesedi. She quickly looked away, and he slid his hands into his pockets.
“We can go but I am calling my lawyer.”
“You are within your rights to.”
***
In the early hours of the following morning, Tiro called his number on Happy’s phone, already dressed for work.
Lesedi picked up immediately.
“Hello?”
“Sedi, it’s me.”
“Thank God. Are you coming to get me?”
“No, but Happy is. Get ready. Is that man gone?”
“He was arrested last night. Apparently he murdered his girlfriend and father. The police said it looks like his father was sleeping with the girlfriend, and so he k.illed them both.”
“What?”
“Yes. So he is not here. The police took him.”
“Ok. Happy will pick you up. I will be going to work and will see you once I knock off.”
“Ok. Is she coming now?”
“No, but some time in the morning. She will take you to our house.”
“Ok. I love you.”
“I love you too.”
He hung up, and Happy took her phone. She smiled at Tiro.
“I will take care of her.”
“Promise?”
“Yes. Let’s go so I can drop you off at work.”
“Ok.”
***
At the police station, Ofentse breathed heavily looking at the detective in charge of the case.
“Where is my lawyer?”
The detective smiled. “You are going to prison for a very long time. We managed to get hold of Lesedi and you are lucky she is above legal age because trust me, I’d be nailing you for that as well. I am going to save us all the stress and tell you what happened.”
The detective sat down. “You went to Arefa immediately after you knocked off. You arrived at 04:07pm. The cameras installed last week in that street caught you. You bumped into the garden boy who was just leaving. You went inside the house for exactly 30 minutes. You were out of the house at 04:37pm. Perfect timing. So this is what I think happened, you walked, caught your girlfriend with your father because there was fresh semen inside her that belonged to your father. You lost it, grabbed her, str.angled her then after that stran.gled your father with a belt. You think you cleaned the place but you left some finger prints. As soon as forensics is done, I am 100% sure they belong to you and you are going to prison.”
Ofentse swallowed sweaty. The detective smiled.
“Do you have anything to say for yourself?”
He remained silent and the detective shook his head.
“I hope you enjoy prison.”
***
Later that morning, Happy walked inside a studio pad and sighed. She turned, and her friend looked at her.
“Are you really doing this?”
Happy sighed. “He will stay here with her.”
“What is it about him? You are willing to spend thousands on him and his girlfriend. You even-”
“I don’t need you judging me. Please.”
“You need someone judging you because no one acts the way you do. You are acting so desperate, it’s ridiculous.”
“I don’t need this. I have to get a few things to make it a home.”
“Happy-”
“Their relationship won’t last. This is Gaborone. Thank you for the house.”
Happy’s friend shook his head as Happy got in her car.
Happy drove out and sighed, making a call. The phone rang a few times, then was picked up.
“Hello?”
Happy sighed. “Hi. It’s Happy. Tiro spoke to you in the morning. I am coming to pick you up.”
“Should I walk toward the supermarket nearby?”
“Yes. I will see you there.”
“Thank you.”
Happy hung up and drove off. Over 25 minutes later, Happy parked her car at the supermarket and looked around, calling again.
Lesedi picked up within seconds.
“Hello?”
“I am here. I have parked near the ATM. Do you know what an ATM is?”
“Yes.”
“Ok. I am waiting. I am driving a red Mazda CX5. Its right next to the ATM.”
She sighed and minutes later, Lesedi approached the car holding a bag.
She got in at the back seat and smiled. “Hi. I am Lesedi.”
Happy took a deep breath.
“Happy. So your husband has been arrested?”
“Ofentse was-“
“So what now? You do realize that you are a married woman, right?”
“I… Tiro will handle it.”
“Tiro is…” Happy paused, then sighed. “Ok, I am going to be doing Tiro’s house shopping. You will stay in the car.”
“Oh… ok. Can’t I help you?”
“We are not going into a tuckshop. You will stay in the car.”
She started the car and drove off.
*
At the mall, Lesedi watched as Happy stepped out of the car and walked towards the mall, leaving her behind. She took a deep breath, holding her bag tightly.
**
Later that day, Tiro walked out of the office with a few colleagues. Happy flashed the car lights at him, and he smiled walking over in his security uniform. She stepped out of the car and smiled.
“You can drive.”
Tiro smiled even more. “Ok.”
He got in the car as Happy walked around to get in at the passenger seat. Tiro looked at Lesedi in the back seat and smiled.
“Hey.”
Lesedi’s face warmed up.
“Hi.”
“Are you ok?”
She nodded. Happy got in the car and laughed softly.
“How did it go?”
He looked at her. “Well. It was more of orientation today. They will be showing me around and how to do a few things. My colleagues are nice. It’s more hands-on.”
Happy reached over and handed him a paper bag of food. “I got you some food.”
Tiro looked at Lesedi. “Have you eaten?”
Happy answered. “Yes. I bought her food when I was doing the shopping. The house looks good. I got someone to sort through everything.”
Tiro smiled then handed Lesedi the paper bag of food before putting on the seatbelt. Lesedi’s stomach grumbled at the delicious aroma. She opened the bag and reached for a chicken piece, already salivating.
Happy glanced over, then looked away as Tiro reversed and drove off.
*
At the house, Tiro parked the car and looked at Happy.
“That’s the room?”
“It’s a studio pad. My friend owns it so she gave it to us for a very cheap price.”
“Really? Thanks. I hope it’s not too expensive and you didn’t spend too much.”
“I had discounts at the shops. It’s fine.”
They stepped out of the car and walked inside. Lesedi followed behind, still eating. She stepped inside the house and blinked at the beautiful furniture. Tiro looked at Happy.
“This looks like it cost a fortune.”
“It wasn’t much. I promise. And you will pay back slowly.”
“Happy-”
“It’s ok. I promise.”
Tiro walked around with Happy behind him. Minutes later, he looked at Lesedi who wasn’t eating anymore but just watching silently.
“Do you like it?”
She nodded. “It is nice.”
Happy cleared her throat. “I am going to leave now. Tiro, I will pick you up in the morning for work. Bye.”
Lesedi watched as Happy walked out then sat down on the two-seater couch.
“She bought all this for you? With her money?”
“Yes. I will pay her back. I got a job. Today was my first day. Her brother employed me.”
Lesedi nodded.
“She likes you.”
“She is a good person.”
“She likes you very much. Do you like her too?”
“Sedi-”
“You are very friendly with her.” She put the food down. “I think I am pregnant.”
Tiro stared at her. Lesedi sighed.
“I haven’t seen my period since I got here.”
“Ok. We are going to be fine. This job should be able to sustain us. And the child.”
“Do you like her too?”
“I like her like a human. That’s all. I would cut ties with her but her brother employed me. We are going to need her a little longer but you have nothing to worry about. She is just a friend. You are all I see.”
He hugged her then leaned over kissing her while unzipping her dress. Lesedi’s skin tingled with excitement as he pulled the dress up and off her.
He picked her up and led her to the bed where he laid her down, still in his uniform. His lips found hers while his hands caressed her bare skin.
Lesedi placed her hands at the back of his head and feeling his over her, on her..
Tiro moved his mouth to her neck then her breast. Lesedi threw her head back as the sensation travelled down between her legs. She squeezed her thighs together throbbing.
Tiro slowly moved further down then pulled down her panty. He parted her thighs paused then quickly undressed before settling between her legs.
Lesedi looked at him and touched his chest.
“I missed you too.”
Tiro pulled her other leg up opening her up and pressed at her entrance then slowly pushed inside her. Lesedi held him tightly feeling him stretch his way inside. Her breathing quickened, he leaned over and kissed while thrusting deeper into her wetness then..
***
Later that evening, Tiro’s phone vibrated underneath the pillow. He opened his eyes waking up and quickly took it, picking up before Lesedi could wake up. He got off the bed going into the bathroom, then answered.
“Happy.”
“Hey, just checking in on you. My house really feels lonely without you.”
“I am good.”
“And Lesedi?”
“She is fine. Just pregnant.”
“What?”
“Yes.”
“Is it yours?”
“What?”
“Is it yours?”
Tiro held his phone tightly.
“Lesedi would never do that.”
Happy’s voice softened. “She has been with another man, Tiro. The chances of that baby not being yours are very high. She will not tell you the truth. She will never tell you the truth. I know you love her. But just keep in mind that you may have to raise a convict’s child. I will see you in the morning. Bye.”
Happy cut the call. Tiro took a deep breath and walked back to bed where he lay down behind Lesedi, putting his arms around her. He slowly relaxed and kissed her neck, but Happy’s words rang in his head, making him tense slightly.
Feeling his arms around her, Lesedi turned to face him and moved closer deep in her sleep. She put her arm around him and mumbling something in her sleep. Tiro kissed softly and pulled her even closer disregarding any doubt in his mind. This was his happy place. He had fought for so long and now he got to just enjoy being with her. The rest, they would handle as it came.
***The End***
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