I spent another four weeks in the hospital recovering from my injuries. I never set my eyes on Bobby for those four weeks. “He must be busy haunting for Larry!” I had thought one of those days. The only people that came were members of the Dark Eyes. They all came trying to be friendly but deep down in me; I was filled with revenge and I thirst for their blood. Their presence alone contributes to my melancholy and I was filled—more than ever—with hate resentments. Within me, I know, these are the souls that are certainly going to taste of my brutality. Souls that’d witness my complete evolution from an angel to a devil and that’d certainly be caught in my fang. Of all of them, my heart seeks desperately after Bobby and the invincible godfather—as it seems.
I was recovering fast physically but psychologically, I’m still bed ridden. Even after I had made up my mind to take revenge against Dark Eyes especially Bobby, I can’t still seem to fantom the sincerity in what Larry told me—my heart tells me that all he said were not true. However, I was healed psychologically and the truth in Larry’s word were confirmed when Kate came visiting—for the first time.
“My fear isn’t that you are now a cultist; my fear is if you’ve not joined the same cult that killed my father!” Kate said after hearing out my stories of how I was set up including Larry being victimized and finally my initiation. I was however, careful not to mention Bobby as the killer because I wasn’t sure—as at now—if Larry has been telling me the truth. But now, I have a proof to rely on. Kate’s father was murdered by students of this campus. To cover my knowledge of what she has just said, I put on an expression of surprise—one that prompts me to ask her a question—
“How did you know? And do you know the killer?” I asked. Kate kept silent for a while. She was starring at the window while I was looking into her eyes—I was searching for an answer. After a long moment of silence, she finally spoke up.
“They wore mask that fateful night. They were eight in number. They killed all the policemen on guard. I learnt that bullet has no effect on them. They wore black round neck. In front of the cloth is an eye gocked* out of its socket; with a bold inscription—“WE SEE EVERYTHING”
I was shocked and my heart-beat increased. Yet, I tried my possible best not to show it out that I knew those things she was talking about. I must protect Kate and protecting her entails me keeping things like this from her. Kate went silent for another short moment. I’ve spent four weeks in this hospital and one of those things I’ve learnt is reading through people’s mind. Now, at the end of those four weeks getting ready for my discharge; I can guess people’s thoughts almost perfectly. And I didn’t make mistake guessing what Kate was thinking of. She was flashing back to that night. She had gone home a day earlier to say hello to her parents; something she enjoys doing. At the end of such visit, Kate would be loaded with provisions and money; after all, she’s the only daughter. Half of such provisions and money belongs to me. But that night was different. It was the night the elephant fell and never rose again. The night of terror, of weeping and gnashing of teeth, of total sorrow!
I was right, Kate was flashing back. I confirmed this when tears started rolling down her eyes. I quickly drew her close to me; wiped her eyes and buried her head in my bosom. She sobbed for a while then she wiped off her eyes. Still holding her two hands, I asked—
“Do you recognise the killer?” She nodded and said--
“I do but I’m afraid…” I cut her short. “I’m here to protect you Kate. You can count on me!” Kate chuckled filled with sarcasm.
“Dayo, you can’t! For so long I’ve always wanted to tell you that, I have being the target of those same people for a while now. Just recently, I escaped them. They’re after my life. That same man that killed my father is back again, after my own soul. I’m not safe neither are you.” I cut in again filled with rage.
“And who’s that son of a bitch?” just then, the door opened and Bobby came in wearing his all black.
Kate’s gaze and my own gaze shifted to Bobby who stood gallantly at the door way. I wasn’t seeing Bobby, I wasn’t seeing a murderer; a killer. Because from what Kate said, Bobby is clearly the killer. However, I managed to suppress my anger and remained silent while I noticed that Bobby and Kate’s gaze were fixed. They kept on looking at themselves. Kate definitely recognizes Bobby.
I was forced to end the terrifying silence when I had started feeling uncomfortable.
“Ehm… Kate, can you please excuse us?” I managed to say. “Of course! I’d be waiting outside!” She said taking her bag and she made for the door but Bobby wouldn’t make way. Kate was then forced talk—
“Can you please make way for me?” Kate said with her voice shaking already. “Sure! But next time, I won’t!” Bobby said fiercely and stood away from the door. Kate then went out; not to wait but straight to her lodge—she loves her life.
“And you bastard son of a bitch… what do you think you are doing?” I asked fuming with rage.
“The same thing I should be doing!” He said and he chuckled.
“Where’s Larry?” I asked again
“Oh Larry? I should be asking you. I learnt that he’s been coming here for sometimes now. So, where’s he?” He asked sarcastically and started coming towards me.
“Now, I see that you are nothing but a cheap assassinator. A murderous beast!” I said sitting up on the bed.
“Aha! I guess as much! Kate and Larry have been feeding you with lies! With baseless facts…”
“That you killed Kate’s father and you’re after Larry’s soul!” I cut in. Bobby removed his beret and his sun-shades and for the first time, I saw one thing that’s beautiful about him—his hair; neatly carved and black. So does his heart—I concluded.
“Rendezvous 21:00. At the end of the road that leads to the main theatre hall. Today, you’d be discharged. Get yourself prepared for the unknown.” He said; wearing his beret and his sun-shade. He looked at me, smile and nod his head. He then turned back and went out.
“The unknown?” That was the first question that intruded my thought as Bobby left. However, I made up my mind that whatever the unknown might be… I’m not going to allow Bobby buy my mind over. I’d take my revenge and nothing’s stopping me not even the fear of the unknown. Not even God nor my dead parents. I’d killed my worst fear and in the process, I’ve buried my conscience. To the earth, I shall toast the blood of Bobby and every Dark Eyes member. This is my decision; my choice and I’m not going back. With that, I prepared myself for the unknown.