RUTHLESS

12. What is next for Tacha?

Chapter 12 of Ruthless
Serving you the breaking news between Ricko and Tacha 💔

Tacha threw some of her clothes into her big crotchet bag. It was Sunday already. A day she hope would take years to come so that she could be away from the Brown's mansion for a while. The day had eventually come, and she would rather get prepared than deceive herself. Tacha's eyes had lost all the colour in them, but Kenny couldn't tell what it was as she took her time to watch her best friend who was taking forever to pack her things.

Thursday went so fast for Tacha. From visiting the hospital, going to the bank to withdraw the hundred thousand naira, back to Nathan's house to get her Mum, but of course, she left empty handed, with headache, body pains, different thoughts that took her two good days to get over with. Tacha was expected to rest, but she wanted to get her mum who she wasn't aware had planned to go against her and stay behind.

Tacha thought of what Nathan must have heard. Nathan was expected to have left for office. Which was the reason she decided to do all the things she wanted to do before going to his place. What was he doing at home around that time? Tacha couldn't help but ponder.

Why was he being nice to mum?

He heard her say how she wanted to get her mum from his place yet he said nothing.

Something like, uhmm the thing is, your mum now works as my cook. Is that okay with you? I should tell you because she's your mum. You know...

I'm sorry I made her do something like carrying a cement block, so I apologize for that and have decided to give her a better job and pay her more.

Tacha thought. So many things Nathan should have said paced up and down on her mind for several minutes. But, Tacha understood. Seriously, was she expecting that to come out of Nathan's mouth?Nathan of all people. The most arrogant man life decided to throw on her path. Men like Nathan would never do that. Never. You can't question them, and they seem no reason to tell you their decisions.

Then something unexpected came into Tacha's mind again.

Could it be....he does old women? Like, does he have a thing for older women? God no! Jeez! Tacha he wouldn't for Christ sake. Stop this nonsense!

Oh God. This guy is capable of anything. Just anything. I don't trust him. Tacha thought. Someone who was ready to offer her ten million naira just to take her to bed. Tacha please, don't think of Nathan that way. Tacha said, scolding herself again and again. She dropped the cloth in her hand, pacing up and down. I really have to go and check up on them God. I have to. Tacha said to herself. She didn't even get to see her sister before she left. Why was she so comfortable with the idea of her mum staying with Nathan alone?

"Tacha what is wrong with you?" Kenny finally dropped the phone in her hand, giving Tacha a good stare. Which clearly says... Are you out of your mind or what? "Tacha you've been acting so strange since you got back from that place. Is like you are now shy to dress in front of me, or what's the covering up and down like a Muslim sister. You just sit and you are gone! What the hell are you thinking about? Ehnn! Me, I'm scared."

A knock came on the door before Tacha could reply Kenny. Tacha quickly used that opportunity to keep her response to herself. She wasn't ready to tell Kenny anything yet. The two of them stared at each other. "Are you expecting someone?" Tacha asked.

Kenny turned her head towards the door. "No. In fact, I cancelled the party I should have attended tonight to watch you closely."

"It's me Kenny. It's me Ricko." He banged the door again.