TOXIC ATTRACTION

TOXIC ATTRACTION EPISODE THIRTY FIVE

Rafael's close associate that Richard was meeting up was Carlos Erickson. Carlos was born Kenyan but spent most of his years abroad. When he came back he rubbed shoulders with Rafael who introduced him to the game but having had a background of doing hard drugs and being part of a Cartel, this was not new to him. Rafael had done some digging on him and thought he was someone who could take his business to the next level.

Richard and Carlos met up in a hotel in Nairobi and their meeting was very discreet given the fact that Rafael was always snooping around to know what was cooking in Richard's camp.

Richard: thank you for showing up.

They had a seat and he signaled a waiter to go and take their orders.

Carlos: its good to be back home.

Richard: is uganda that bad?.

Carlos: no. There's something about Kenya that is different. No matter how much it sucks at time. Touch down in Kenya is always like a breath of fresh air.. that aside, why are we here?.

Richard: I'm here to sell you an offer. You give me Intel on everything you know about Rafael's cartel. His supplier, distributions and anything else that could bring him down.

Carlos: now why do you think i would do that, I'm loyal to Rafael. He took me in a gave me a life.

Richard: gave you a life?..

Carlos: i was deported from the US after doing very bad stuff. I lost everything.. came back to Nairobi and there was no family member that wanted to have anything to do with me because i failed them. I was to be the star of the family bit i turned out to be a senseless drug addict not mentioning working for a drug cartel. I almost lost my life.

Richard: good explanation, i still don't see where Rafael comes in. You are loyal to someone for giving you food?

Carlos: and shelter. You don't know what it feels like to be rejected by family and you have no idea what it's like to go hungry for days and sleep out in the cold.

Richard: you talk like a girl. People have survived worse but I could give you a better offer.

Carlos: which is?.

Richard: a good job offer. You get to make your own money and don't depends on handouts.

Carlos was keen, almost like he was considering what Richard was saying. Richard knew that Carlos was sn asset, not only would he teach them the distribution skills but he knew how they could h****k Rafael's distributor.

Carlos: I don't know man, it doesn't feel right double crossing Rafael.

Richard: that's where you go wrong. In these streets there's no a hundred percent loyalty and you should know that. Do you think Rafael would take a bullet for you if you were in danger?.

Carlos: would you?

Richard: no. But i would ensure you protection. All my team has a working system. We watch each other's backs and fight each other's fights. That's brotherhood. I will give you time to think about the offer then ring me up.

Carlos nodded and they shook hands before Richard got up and left some cash on the table for whatever Carlos was having. He smiled on his way out having known that it was only going to be a matter of time before Carlos called him.

When Mark finished up with Rebekah he went back to the hospital where Diana was being held. He passed by the doctor's office to get a report on Diana before heading to her ward to see her..the doctor was attending another patient so he decided to go and see Diana then see the doctor after that. He opened the door and he saw blade standing by the window, Diana was already up but still on the bed as she was not allowed to leave.

Diana: look who finally showed up. I actually thought you would never come here.

Mark: how are you feeling?.

He asked signaling Blade to leave the room so that he could have a conversation with her.

Diana: I'm not dead if that's what you had intended when you pushed me that hard..i could have died you know?.

Mark: or lost your memory. I didn't mean for any of that to happen. You miss read everything you saw.

Diana: I'm not stupid Mark.

Mark: i know that. Fine, i will tell you the truth then you can decide what to do with it.

He pulled the chair closer and sat next to her.

Mark: its true, I had a crush on Robina, your brother's wife. That happened on the days i used to watch over her on your brother's request but that's as far as it went. Your brother is like a brother to me and what time of a man would i be if i had to mess with his wife. Come on Dee, give me some credit.

She looked at him trying to tell how true what he was saying was but she couldn't detect the lie in that. She knew Mark since long a go but she also knew him as a play boy who had a crush on every beautiful girl but it never pretty much got anywhere.

Diana: why should i believe you?.

Mark: because if i had done something with your brother's wife that i would be afraid of him knowing, i would have let you die last night, i wouldn't have brought you to the hospital and made sure you were okay. I lied about Richard asking me fo take the photos. I downloaded them from her social media account. It was a stupid crush and ot ended when she married your brother.

Diana seemed to have believed Mark who had probably played with her mind because he was hood with his words and he knew just how to make a situation less complicated. He knew Diana was naive and if he had let her loose without clearing the air, she would have run straight to Richard and that would have destroyed his plans. He needed her after thinking long and hard, maybe not as a girlfriend but as a weapon should would use to his advantage.

Diana: I'm sorry for doubting you and I'm happy you told me the truth. You are right, you could have let me die but you didn't.

Mark smiled..

Diana: so, where does that leave us?.

Mark: you tell me.

Diana tried to sit up and he helped her by tucking a pillow on her back..

Diana: you know how i feel about you still, it hasn't changed. I only feel embarrassed that i attacked you like that.

Mark: anyone would, I do understand that it was a misunderstanding and that's why i haven't taken it personally.

Diana: the nurse said i could get discharged as soon as the doctor approves, I don't want to be here anymore.

Mark: i know... You will get out of hospital tomorrow when we are certain that your head is okay and there's nothing to worry about.

Diana: please don't tell my mum or Richard about this.

Mark: I won't. You will be fine.

He kissed her on the forehead then left the room.

Blade was waiting outside, when Mark opened the door, he turned to him and they walked away from the door.

Blade: please tell me I don't have to be here a minute longer..

Mark: you can resume your duties Blade. I will check in with you in the evening on some new developments. Diana will be fine.

Blade seemed relieved, he went back inside the ward to get his stuff as Mark went to check on the doctor again.

While at Richard's house, i behaved like a normal housewife, cleaned, ate, watched TV from channel to channel, ate again until i decider to go yo Mark's place to find out what was really going on with him. I was worried, not that i had missed his kisses and smooth talks because i had heard of his play boy tendencies and i didn't want to imagine he had found another girl barely two days after we were together because why else would a man not pick or respond to messages.

I took a shower then dressed up and left the house at around 3:00pm. That was close enough to a time Mark would be getting home that's if at all he went to the office which he barely did. I couldn't stop wondering how CEOs of cement operate. Was their duty different from any other?..

I got a bus to Mark's place but on my way there, susan called and asked if she could see me for a few minutes. I asked if it was urgent and she told me she had just missed me since i left her and Frank dining alone yet it was supposed to be a three person's dinner. Susan had thought it would be ideal to invite Davis but I thought the more i entrained Davis, the more he would think I'm open to whatever type of relationship he had suggested. All these attention i was getting made me feel like a little goddess but why wasn't it there before i got married?.

I told susan i would be passing by as soon as i was done running a few errands..

In less than twenty minutes, i was alighting at the bus stop then slowly made my way to Marks place. At Mark's compound, there was a flower pot where he dumped they key just incase someone was visiting. I saw him pick it from there the day i spent the night at his place. He said he had forgotten his keys at the office.

I got inside the compound and saw one of Marks two cars meaning he was actually not in the house. I picked the key from the flower pot and opened the door then let myself in.. i walked into a messy living room, a few drops of blood that I traced to the bedroom that was messed up like two people had slept on it. There was a black dress and a black laced panty right next to it. There was also a t-shirt that i assumed was Mark's and from what i had seen, i concluded that a woman slept over and someone might have gotten injured.

I was mad but at the same time freaked out. It was stupid of me to feel that way but you see when a man gives you attention and treat you so special, you would not take it lightly to fine another woman's clothes right next to the same bed you shared with him. I knew Mark wasn't mine but i couldn't help but feel jealous. Another woman was the reason why he was not picking my calls. I got back down stairs and decided to wait for him. I need an explanation even if I didn't know what exactly i was to him.

Julia went to Cleopatra's house that evening. She knew so well that Robina was not at her mother's place but she had her agenda as usual. Cleopatra was not so thrilled to see her but she welcomed her onto her house anyway, that was after telling her that she had important information about Robina.

Cleopatra: this better be quick and i hope its not one of the talks where by you trash Robina's name. Why are you here?..

Julia: you sound rude, i thought we had an understanding. I'm not the enemy, your daughter is the one who had gotten herself into ungodly things.

Cleopatra: get out!.

She said walking up to Julia, grabbing her arm and pulling her up from the seat..she pulled her arm from Cleopatra's hold and walked away from her.

Julia: you think you know your daughter too well. Do you know that she tried to terminate that unborn baby and do you know that she has joined a cult?.. she has sold her womb to the devil and she is never going to carry a child in her womb again.

She turned to her and showed her the photo she has been sending everyone. Cleopatra was shocked to see Robina lying on a bed in a dark room with the quack doctor attending to her.

Cleopatra: no that's not true. I raised Robina better than that.

Julia: you will be surprised what the so called good girls can turn into.

Cleopatra: you are Robina's friend, why are you acting like this, why talk about her like this?.

Julia: you are not listening to me are you, I'm Robina's friend and that's why I'm telling you all these. I hoped you were a good mother to try and talk some sense into her and turns out that I'm the bad person.. mhh!.. we'll see if I'm the liar but what should i expect from parents who sold their own daughter for riches?.. i wonder what Robina sold her womb for.

Cleopatra started going towards her and Julia stopped her before she could make another step.

Jukia: don't worry about throwing me out, I know my way out.

She walked out and left Cleopatra in a terrible state. She was shocked beyond what words could express..

I impatiently waited for Mark to get home. It was now clocking 4:00pm and still there was no sign of Mark. I got a text from Davis reminding me of our date and that had totally skipped my mind and it was weird because there were days i was looking forward to those dates and patiently waiting for his text to come through. I was desperate for his attention. Today was different if he didn't send a reminder i probably wouldn't have gone.

Davis had passed by Susan's work place..he wanted to apologize for the drama he and Julia put outside her apartment but also he needed some help with making Robina hus again now that Julia had proven to be a sociopath.

They sat inside Davis' car at Susan's workplace parking lot. She was to call an Uber back home because Frank.had to go back to his house that evening. He couldn't spend two nights in a row not unless he had a very good excuse.

Davis: I'm not getting through to her.

Susan: it doesn't happen that first. You didn't treasure her when tou were with her snd who knows, maybe Richard is doing his job as the perfect husband. You will have to push harder but you also have to ve careful because Robina hasn't forgotten how you treated her like your puppet.

Davis: i regret all that. I stopped being a player and even wanted go introduce her to my mother when she came but it was too late.

Susan: its not too late to fight for the woman you love. If you ask me, i would want you for her and not that Richard guy.

Davis: why, because he is a cripple?.

Susan: no. Because he bought her like some sort of accessory. Beautiful to look at but I'm sure there's no love there..

Davis: I'm happy you approve..

Susan smiled and watched him pull out his phone then looked at her nervously..

Susan: snd now what?..

He showed her the photo..

Susan: where did you get this?.

Davis: is it true that she aborted a baby?.

Susan: where did you get this?.

Davis: Julia sent it.

Susan: that b***h!..

Davis: did she?.

Susan: no, and if you are intending to ask Robina about that, please don't..if she knows these are the things you and Julia have been discussing you will never see or hear from her again.

He took a deep breath. He wanted to know the truth but from the way Susan defended Robina, he didn't know what to think but he knew she was right about Robina not speaking to him again if she found out Julia sent him that.

I got tired of waiting for Mark. I needed to see susan then Davis briefly before going home go cook for my husband. Got up from the couch then opened the door and stepped out and just as i was locking the door, i saw Mark's car drive into the compound and i froze for a second. I don't know why i did.

Mark saw me and he quickly got out of his car and raced towards me, hugged me and acted all happy to see me but i dumped the key in his hand and pushed him off me.

Mark: babe..

Me: don't babe me, and don't even think about calling or looking for me.

I walked away but he ran after me..

Mark: baby, wait, i can explain everything you saw in there..

Me: i know you can because you are very good with your words. I don't care about what happened in there, who you slept woth or who you killed but one thing i know is that you have just given me a reason to stick to my husband.. what was i even thinking?

I walked away leaving him standing there.

Mark got his phone and called Rebekah who picked his call after a few rings..

Rebekah: what!..

Mark: watch that attitude. You don't want to piss me off too. I expect to hear that Richard and Robina have slept in separate rooms tonight...

He ended the call and got inside upset that Robina didn't even give him a chance to talk to him.