He’s shaking his head, still relieving the horror of her screams.
“I went to my place. I couldn’t stay there. But I came back, telling myself I’d forgive her, but she wasn’t home, and I figured she was with you or Nkem and eventually she would come home, and we could talk. Only I got a call from Andrea. Can I please ask you not to be upset with Andrea?”
He nods “No one can stay mad at Andy for long.”
I chuckle.
“Alright, I get it. You should know that MAK is my girl, and I’ll always look out for her. You may be forgiven but I’m not forgetting any time soon.”
I nod, at least I’m forgiven, guess I have to prove myself again.
“Andrea is your girl. MAK is my girl, but she’s your friend,” I correct.
He can’t call Anu his girl, we need to clarify that.
“Fine, she’s my people and I got her back.”
“I thank you for having her back, and she’s coming home with me.”
“Okay, I can agree with that.” He puts his hand out and I take his hand. “Did you find out where the pictures came from? Something ain’t right about the whole set up.”
“Yes. It was her ex, and the only way he could have gotten those pictures is because he drugged her.”
He turns to me, stunned.
“Motherfucker!” he sneers. “Get me his info. I’ll have Malik take care of him.”
“When I’m done with him, you can have him.”
“Cool. Make sure he feels the gravity of what he did. I thought I was going to watch MAK die before my eyes. It was fucking scary.” He sighs.
“I’m sorry you had to see that. And yes, he will feel the pain,” I firmly state. “We good?”
“Yeah, for now, we are good.”
We shake hands again and return to the room.
Andrea and Anu are quiet when we walk in.
“Everything alright?” Andrea asks.
“Yeah, everything is fine.” I answer and Jordan nods.
Andrea jumps to give Jordan a hug, and another hug for me too.
“The nurse said the doctor will be in soon, but you know, it could easily take two hours before the doctor shows up,” Andrea says.
“You guys won’t leave, right?” I ask.
“No, will be here till she’s discharged.”
“Great! I need to take care of something, and I’ll be right back to take her home,” I remind.
They both nod. I move closer to Anu, taking her hand. “I’ll be back soon, Princess. Call me if you need anything.”
She nods. I kiss her forehead, shake hands with Jordan and wave at Andrea. I leave. I call Zack to let him know I’m on my way out. He’d texted earlier that he was here. I’d sent him home last night with Patrick once I knew Anu might sleep through the night.
He pulls up as I’m getting out. “Drive to Bruce’s building,” I say the moment I get in the car.
