Heart of a woman episode 20 by joflexer

Stella’s story continues

“Henry what the hell are you
waiting for?, take out that shooter nah” the agent screamed at one of his men who quickly took position, aimed his automatic and fired.
The shot was perfect, instantly silencing the sharp shooter who almost took out seven of us with his long range killing shots.

The five agents made use of the opportunity and quickly moved into the house with great caution, while the first agent{Lydia’s cousin}, stayed back to provide cover for his colleagues.

“hope you are fine?” he asked me.

“yea” i nodded, visibly shaken and scared. It was my first time of being under life threatening fire. It really was a very shocking experience.

“get into the car and stay down. Don’t move an inch. I have to go back up my men. You are very safe inside the car” he said to me as fierce gun battle raged inside the building. I nodded, dived into the car and pulled out my 9mm gun.
He stared at me with surprise, shook his head and raced towards the direction the first shot was fired from minutes earlier.

Sweat drenched my body as i nervously waited for the agents to come out with Kelvin. Some minutes later, a heavy duty truck headed out of the compound with great speed, two agents running after it and firing. Their shots somehow got the driver who swerved and ran the truck into my car. The impact of the collision left my head broken and bleeding. I bravely jumped out of my car and tried crawling to safety, but unfortunately it was a very silly deed.

Gutso jumped out of the driver’s side of the truck and stared at me murderously.

“you double crossed me you b---h” he barked and raised a pistol at me. My heart froze.
I almost urinated on my pant as i quickly said my last prayers while tears soaked my eyes.
I saw death smiling at me, calling me to come forward and embrace my destiny. I instantly knew my place in hell was being dusted for my arrival.

Suddenly another gunshot came flying to save me, hitting Gutso on the neck. The impact threw him forward. He fell and fired, sending me down with a killing shot.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/.