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Inside the bus,Khalan and Evans were having a banter on who is bearing the cost of the celebration. Let me do this for once Khal, please. Vans, I'm your big sister and you just won your first case by all means I have to sponsor you and besides I already have a place in mind,trust me you will love it. What if I have already booked a spot and they allow no cancellation. You got to be kidding me Vans ,why would you do that? Because you have always been the one sacrificing for me today allow me do something for you. Okay fine, wait what are you doing. Hi emm, good evening everyone can I get your attention please. All chittering ceased. Thank you,I want to use this opportunity to say a little something to a certain special person in my life, Khalan I know you won't agree to this but I'll do it either ways so this is a small token from my first pay and no one deserves this any more than you do ,you have been my shield,my mother, father, sister and everything I could ask for and more in all this I haven't done much for you yet that's why I want you you to accept this token of my appreciation. Ooo, this is so sweet.the young girls cooed with the older generation staring at him in surprise. What are you doing? Khalan mouthed to her brother. Awkwardly,she took the money and placed it back in her brother's hands. Just accept it already,you are lucky most parents find it hard to receive a dime from their children not to talk of the girlfriend ,if the ball is in your court take it already. The others nodded in agreement. Khalan had no choice but to take the envelope but she did with a deadly stare directed at her brother
We are here! Surprise! Evans shouted taking his hands of his sister's eyes . My, Vans , you didn't have to do all of this ,a candle lit diner ,are you even my brother? I'm your everything same way you are my everything. Evans hugged his sister from behind. I love you Khalan,you deserve this and more . With that both siblings feel into silence
Honestly Vans, tonight was fun , thanks for making my day . I always got you sis. Our love birds are home. Sol,a young girl about the age of fourteen said as they walked through the compound as it was already evening most of the neighbors were resting outside taking in fresh air as they always said
since she moved here about six years ago,her neighbors didn't believe her when she introduced Evans as her brother finally after several years of convincing them she gave up. The two siblings exchanged greetings with everyone as they made way to her house
Most of the ladies were waiting for her to "break up"with her brother/boyfriend so they could have him she wasn't surprised as her brother is breathtakingly handsome in his oiled caramel skin with a smile that makes you drop your shield in seconds
Khalan's apartment encompassed of two bedrooms with kitchen and bathroom,it wasn't as tastefully furnished as those rich fellas but it had everything to make the place comfy. Evans let himself fall in the soft couch . Home sweet home,I could literally die a happy man . I can see that but I need you alive bro. Here you go . Thanks sis .Evans sipped in his icy water with Khalan sitting by him.
No! But I haven't said anything Vans and you are already saying no. I know that look, ain't falling for this tonight,no foot massage go get yourself a boyfriend. Aren't you my boyfriend? No way in hell,Khal are you sure about your boss, isn't he going to complain about you missing work for the whole day? Come on I already told it's mo biggie, believe me and since you won't massage my feet I'm going to bathe
The door bell rung the moment Khalan took off to the bathroom." Good evening pretty neighbor." Evans said with a wife grin on his face . You and your silly flirting,as I always say I'm old enough to be your mother so stop with all this teasing. You know my eyes don't lie Helen dearest,your beauty is beyond my imagination. "Okay , okay,hold it there I brought these for your sister" The middle age lady handed over the mails to Evans. That many? Yes son ,your sister has been busy since last week making me her mail collector which is no big deal. Thanks Helen ,no need,my greetings to her okay. Sure .Good night Evans. Night Miss Helen. Helen chuckled and made way to her room. Closing the door behind him , Evans went through the mail until one caught his eye. It was from Khalan's work place." Hopefully it's a promotional letter"Evans thought as he tore it open. Who was at the door? Khalan in her blue pyjamas asked . Is everything okay Vans ,you don't look good. Khal, be honest with me . I'm always honest with you baby bro. Evans pulled away when Khalan tried to touch him. Was with this attitude? You have been fired Khalan! he said with pain laced in his voice. Oh that, wait how did you find out? This . He answered waving the letter. What the ..., they actually sent a mail to me about firing me for bad conduct and almost killing my boss She laughed as she read the letter. For Christ sake Khal,this isn't funny,you have been fired again. This was like your fifth job in a year. Baby bro listen ,these bastards are lying okay,I quit on my own. And why is that? Because my boss is a bastard and no body is ready to stand up against him. Why did you have to be the hero to stand up to him , your pay was great ignoring him like everyone would have been the best idea. Just listen okay. He tried to force himself on me and I hit him in the face and this friggin letter is asking me to pay for his hospital bills,no way in hell. But you still got fired again and now you have to pay for his hospital bills . What did you just say?Mom! Evans called out in surprise as he saw his mother with his father behind her .He didn't even notice the time they walked in. This is getting interesting! Khalan said sarcastically. Before she could wipe her scowl off her face her mother landed a slap on her face . Mom!! Both siblings said together
You embarrass me Khalan, your mates out there are doing well in their lives yet here you are living a deplorable life with no job to top it all up. I knew this would be your concern you no what I don't care if I embarrass you or not it's my life . Why can't you be every other lady huh , you keep messing up giving everyone at home to have something awful to say about me . Is this what you care about? What people are going to say about you Yes, that's what I care about. Mom calm down and let her explain. what does she have to say again Evans, tell me what she has to say that's different from the other stories. Day in and day out people are being harassed but they don't quit their job for crying out loud. Well mother,I'm not like other people and I won't trade my dignity for anything. I'm out . Picking up Evans coat she saw herself out amidst her mother's shouting. Did you see that Lawrence, she just walked out on me.
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