LOVE TRAIN : THE HEART OF A WOMAN (Part 20A)

Stella’s story continues*
I tried picking up myself but just
couldn’t. My left arm hurt badly, gushing
out blood like a burst oil pipeline. Two
agents quickly rushed to my side, held
and examined me.
“relax, it’s just a flesh wound. The bullet
went through your arm. You are really a
lucky woman” one of them said with a
smile, but i couldn’t say anything nor
even get a grip of myself.

I was very dizzy and down, equally
finding it hard to breathe properly.
The rest of the agents soon came out
with Kelvin and two men who were
handcuffed like criminals. I tried
thanking the agents, but was unable to
say anything, instead closed my eyes as
the pain got more terrible.
My arm was quickly bandaged by Lydia’s
cousin who begged me to relax before i
was helped to the second vehicle.
“you have nothing to worry. I have
things under control. I’ll have a little chat
with Kelvin. The police will be here any
moment” he assured me before i was
taken out of the scene to a private
hospital down in Abuja.
I really can’t tell what transpired
between the agents, kelvin and the
other criminals who were arrested, but
later in the day when the first agent
showed up at the hospital with Lydia,
Chika, Kelvin and Lilian. I learnt that
Gutso didn’t survive the shootout, which
meant he died with our secret. A very
welcomed development.
Surprisingly, Lilian {Kelvin’s colleague}
was very touched to see me bandaged
and helpless. She sat by my side and
cried softly, shocking me with her
action and leaving me to wonder what
she was told.
“when i called to tell you that Kelvin was
Kidnapped, i never imagined you were
going to risk your life trying to save him.
You went too far. All the same thank
you” she sobbed, while i speechlessly
stared at her. I couldn’t say anything
because i didn’t know what she was
told.
“please can you guys give Stella and I a
moment to talk?” kelvin begged minutes
later, his eyes searching me curiously. I
nodded in agreement, everyone obeyed
and quickly left us alone.
I stared at him curiously, my heart
pounding furiously. I couldn’t imagine
what he planned saying to me. He came
forward and breathed deeply.
“I had a long talk with the federal agent.
He’s a good guy” he said and sat beside
me.
“i’m sorry for hurting you. I take
responsibility for everything that has
happened. Let it be our secret. We have
to move on and forget the past. You
helped become successful, that i can
never deny, but don’t take it away from
me. Judgement is for God, let’s leave
everything to him please. Nothing will
stop me from moving on. I’m going to
marry Lilian and i pray you let me be
from now on. I’ll say nothing about the
kidnap nor say anything bad about you.
Concerning the money i owe you, i’m
still going to pay back every dime.
Please” he begged and kissed my
forehead, tears fell from my eyes.
“You never loved me Kelvin. But it’s well,
go in peace. You are free” i said faintly.
He breathed deeply and smiled.
“thank you for freeing me” he
murmured joyfully, while i swallowed
hard with regret.
I ended up spending good money for a
revenge i couldn’t finish, helpless on a
hospital bed for being so stupid. I felt
bitter about it all. Unsatisfied but
relieved.
/Whatever will be, will be/.
/Que Sera, Sera/.