Chapter thirty five

Jemima's POV

"What do we do Jayjay, we are running out of options?" I asked in a concerned tone

"Why are you worried? Tonight we will get to see that lousy greedy MP face to face and whether he likes it or not he has to listen to us."

"What about Nick? He is dead, are we going just to sit and mourn? We need to go back to the streets..."

"Look at you all grown up.I can't lose anyone else little lioness.Plus I promised Josh that I won't put your life in danger ever again. You got shot, what if you died?"

"Nick died because of me and even without your help I am gonna avenge his death..." I cussed out.

"I don't care Jayjay" I could feel my insides churning with rage.I can barely sleep at night as the events of that day keep playing in my head in slow motion. I had Nick's blood on my hands and that fact was slowly killing me.

"How?" He yelled at me that I flinched,

"You are still nursing your bullet wound little lioness, no one is going back to the streets and that's final..."

"And who is going to stop me?You..."

"Jemima,"He sighed," I care about you.I know you think it's your fault but he sacrificed his life for you and I will always be grateful. But I can never lose you, I would die.Josh would die, why are you been selfish?"

"Because I can't sleep at night," Tears dripped from my eyes, "Everytime I close my eyes, I see him lying helplessly there. I want to forget but I can't.Maybe if I avenge his death, the guilt would go away..."

"Come here," I hugged him and he placed his arm around my waist.

"It's not your fault.Right now we have to focus on the future. Focus on changing our community. Focus on rocking that interview tonight okay?"

"Yeah..."

"Go get ready, I will pick you up at 5pm." He beamed and pulled back.

"Okay..."

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There was a comfortable silence between Vee and I as she applied my make-up when she broke it.

"Short woman, tell me the main reason you are risking your life?"

"Our community needs change." I replied dryly.

"That's Jayjay's reason. What's your reason?"She wasn't buying my story, was she?

"I want to be worthy of Drake..." I said in almost a whisper.

"Why would you do that?The Jemima I know wouldn't give a heck about what people think about her..."

"I want to be worthy of Drake..." I said in almost a whisper.

"Why would you do that?The Jemima I know wouldn't give a heck about what people think about her..."

"I care about what Drake thinks about me. He thinks I can't survive on the limelight but I am gonna prove him wrong."

"Haven't you heard of mysterious disappearance or deaths of those who challenge our MP?" She sounded so scared and worried.

"I have..."

"Then are you ready to risk your life in the name of love?There is always other way Jemima..."

"My mind is made up. So will you get done with my makeup or do I do it myself?I don't want to be late"

"Just be careful..." She said in a low voice and continued with what she was doing.

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After we arrived at Norway Media House, there were some few friends and supporters waiting for us .When they saw us, they started cheering and for a moment I felt like an Icon.

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After we arrived at Norway Media House, there were some few friends and supporters waiting for us .When they saw us, they started cheering and for a moment I felt like an Icon.

"Tim, what are you guys doing here?" Jayjay asked unable to hide his charming smile.

"We are here to give you two moral support. I hope you two will be able to do what we have been able to do for years. Put that lousy murderer in his place." Tim sneered.

"You know that's what I do best..." Jayjay boasted and held my hand, "Let's go..."After our pre- interview with the producer, we decided to look around before Jeff Mbote was done with reading the News.

"You look like a damn CEO Jemima .I am happy life has bee good to you." Jayjay stated.

"I am happy I get to help you fulfill this crazy dream of yours..."

"If dad and mom were here, they would be proud of us especially their little girl." There was a pinch of sadness in his voice.

"Let's not go there Jajyay. Let's focus on the present for now. Where did you steal this suit from?" I teased him only for him to be writhed with laughter.

"Life has also been good to me..."

I arched a perfect eyebrow at him and he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, "Josh bought it for me..."

"That suit looks good on you brother" I flattered to make him feel better but he only just smiled.

"Aren't you going to say i look pretty Jayjay?"

" You always beautiful..."I had worn a white blouse with a bow, a black pencil skirt and completed the look with a black blazer and my nude stilettos heels.

"Jeff is almost done with the News guys," The producer said in a firm authoritative voice.

"We will be there..." Jayjay smiled and turned to me,"Are you ready little lioness?"

"I think so..."

Jayjay took hold of my hands and squeezed them lightly,"We got this.We need to prove to Josh that he doesn't have to babysit us anymore..."

"Let's do this..." I sighed

"Good girl..."

"I think so..."

"Let's do this..." I sighed.

"Good girl."

We began walking back to the News room when a familiar voice called out behind us"Jajyay,Jemima..."As we turned to look at him, Jayjay had clenched his teeth and squeezing my hand more tighter that I felt pain but it wasn't the time to squirm.

"I would say it's nice to see you but I would be lying..."Jayjay snarled more than he spoke.

"Hello Jemima, I am sorry I have been busy and unable to see you. I see the little girl all grown now..." He smiled and turned his attention to me, "I always knew you are going to grow into a beautiful woman."I tried to reply back but no words came from my mouth. I just looked at him trembling like a leaf.

"Jayjay" He got back to my brither,"Why do you want to make things so messy?We can sort this issue out in another way.Just name your price..." The nerve of this lousy greedy murderer.

"Some of us can't be bought Sir.We want change and we will get it..." Jayjay emphasized word by word.

"Why do you want to put your little sister's life in danger?
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"Is that a threat?" Jajjay moved closer to him that they were nose to nose.

"You know I hate people messing with me. You should have probably learnt that by now."

"Touch even a strand of hair on her head and you are a dead man..." Jayjay warned.

"Two million.Just praise me on live TV and your life will never be the same again..."

"As I told you Sir, we can't be bought..." Jayjah stepped back and dragged me to the news room.

"Jayjay I am scared..." I whispered to him as the technician was busy clipping a livier microphone on me.

"You got me. You shouldn't be scared. He won't hurt you..." He assured and I nodded wordlessly.

"Remember to disagree firmly but always politely.." The producer advised and we nodded wordlessly.

"Hey guys," Jeff beamed as he walked toward us, "How do you feel about tonight?I won't lie it always get intense on the round table."

"We are ready Jeff..." Jayjay replied with utmost confidence whereas I felt like my heart was in my mouth.We all sat around the roundtable and I could notice Jayjay and that lousy greedy murderer throwing each other deadly glance.Jeff was right, it was going to get intense tonight. After some few seconds the police commissioner joined us and we were ready to start.

"We going live starting in 5,4,3,2,1....Jambo Radio, I am your host Jeff Mbote and you are watching the Hotseat. With us today is Member of Parliament of Stera constituency John Naina, Police commissioner Mark Masaai and concerned activists Jemima and Jayjay ready to talk out their grievances to their Member of Parliament. As you all know, it gets intense by the minute and you never see what's coming..." Jeff started us off.

"So Jemima do you think you used the right channel by leading a riot which left one of your closest friends dead?" Jeff continued.

"It might have not been the right channel but at least we were heard or else we wouldn't be here.In every battle there is always a winner, a loser and several casualties. Unfortunately Nick was among the casualties, may his soul rest in eternal peace.." I answered and just by the mention of Nick's name I felt my eyes pepperish with tears.

"But his death would have been prevented if you just followed the right procedure. I feel like you are just justifying your recklessness..." I had a feeling Jeff wanted to provoke me.

"If our MP was good at doing his job, we wouldn't have to bury our young men every day because of police brutality. When there is no change we force it. But how would you understand while you live on the other side of town..." I rolled my eyes at him.

"If our MP was good at doing his job, we wouldn't have to bury our young men every day because of police brutality. When there is no change we force it. But how would you understand while you live on the other side of town." I rolled my eyes at him.I guess he sensed my anger and decided to avert his attention from me. If he thought I was the weak link then he was wrong.