Springs of fire - Season 1 - Episode 14

5 years ago

Springs of fire - Season 1 - Episode 14

Dania Republic

His tummy rumbled as he had not had anything for breakfast, once he finished, he replaced the mug on the saucer and smiled at her, ‘Thank you Ms. Irene, I feel better now.’ Gavin caressed his chest lightly as a sharp pain pierced into him.

Irene returned his smile, while closely scrutinizing him, she had faith in the potency of the poison she had slipped into his drink. She knew it would work in a short while, within two days, Gavin Adediran would be dead and that would earn her a promotion in the Phoenix.
‘Are you alright sir?’ She asked in a concerned voice as he winced.

The pain seemed to spread to his belly, then his legs, what was happening to him?

‘Um, I am fine Irene, no need to bother.’ He clenched his teeth and wobbled back to his seat. Gavin knew something was wrong somewhere, he had never had this experience. He tried to think of the meal he had eaten the night before, he realized he had not really taken anything.
‘But you don’t look fine…’ she rejoiced inwardly, she had not expected this sort of reaction, the poison was legit! Julia couldn’t wait to return home, she couldn’t wait to sniff in some coke to celebrate her victory. It was only a matter of time, before Gavin would drop dead and she would return to Carida Island where she would resume her affair with Delilah whom she had not called for some time now.

Gavin shut his eyes to the present, the pain fed on his strength and an unusual weakness came upon me. His heart spiraled in a wave of anxiety and fear, what if the angel that had visited him was a demon? The angel had given him something to drink, what if that had been a poisonous substance?

‘Lord, help me…I hope I have not made any mistake.’ Gavin wheezed, then started to cough as his chest tightened.
He had tested the Angel, he had called on the name of the lord Jesus, and the Angel had acknowledged the authority of that name. What then was the problem?
‘I am fine Irene, there’s something you must do for me.’ He fought with this pain, he was determined to find a solution.

He wouldn’t let whatever he was feeling to interfere in his work at the office or the other meetings he had. He still had to find Ore somehow and talk to her, he missed her.
‘What could that be sir?’ Julia asked sweetly, she just couldn’t wait to return home.
‘Um, my sister wouldn’t be coming to the office today, she is swamped. So she asked you to stand if for her and she believes you are capable…’ he paused, he groaned, it seemed his fingers were being hit by something really heavy.

‘Sir?’ She raised a brow, seeing him in pain could almost turn her on.
‘Yes…um, just take these files and work on them, thanks.’ Gavin grunted, he struggled to breathe, he felt very uncomfortable in the office.
She collected the files gingerly and polished her demeanor better, the fire in her eyes dimmed as she let in some moisture, she needed him to believe that she really cared.
‘Sir, I am sorry about the way you’re feeling, what if I call someone? Or a doctor?’
He saw the tears that had welled up in her eyes, but he wouldn’t have an employee weeping on his behalf, ‘I am fine Ms. Irene, just get on with your work, thanks.’ He nodded.

She watched as he struggled to breathe, she saw the perspiration that had blossomed on his forehead and dribbled down the side of his face.
‘If you insist, have a nice day sir.’ She flashed him a smile before turning her back towards the door.
‘You too…’ he murmured.

He knew his condition was not ordinary, he had been fine before drinking that potion from the Angel, but, that was an Angel of the Most High God.

‘I am sure my work is not yet finished on earth, you cannot just take me home, not now.’ He reached into his mind and cried out to the Spirit of God, which seemed to have abandoned him at this critical moment.
“You’ll be fine. I knew this was coming and that was the reason I sent Angel Daran to save you. Stand still and see the Salvation of the Lord, the lord is mighty to save, he is mighty to deliver. He turns the wisdom of they that plot in darkness into foolishness. Arise and walk…you are healed son.” The Holy Spirit whispered in a still small voice which was followed by the entrance of a gentle breeze, that cooled Gavin’s skin which had begun to feel somehow warm.

His eyes were still closed when the wind danced in, it took just a minute and his system was returned to normal.

Gavin snapped out of his mind and parted his lips as he s----d in fresh air. He felt his feet. The pain was gone. He was alright.
‘The pain is gone! Thank you lord,’ He fell on his knees and began to adore the Spirit in the tongue not known to men, in the tongue not known to Angels.

He had been on the floor for close to thirty minutes when his phone buzzed and he had to cut his thanksgiving short.

Now he was alright, he needed to find Ore, so they could go over the events of the night before. He had begged the Spirit to reveal what the problem was, but, he had not received any revelation. This meant that, he had to use his discretion.

But one thing was for sure, whatever secret Ore was keeping from him, he could handle it.
‘Hello,’ he pressed the landline against his ears, this was a business call, he guessed it was the one he had been expecting.

Some foreign investors had shown interest in partnering with him, to create a branch of his company in the Island of Carida. He had planned to discuss it with the board of executives, but walking into a hall decked with petals of sorrow, faces adorned with gloominess, he had no option but to give Mr. Arongwa the respect he deserved. But he was willing to listen to what these foreigners had to say as they had first contacted his sister, Lily.

‘Hello, I believe I am speaking with Mr. Gavin Adediran…’

‘Yes, Good Morning to you, who am I speaking with please?’
‘My name is Amusat Paul, I represent the Phoenix, the multimillion baby care company that wants to partner with you. I contacted your sister months ago, she said you will call.’

From the tone of his voice, Gavin realized this man was really interested in partnering with his company.

‘Um, can I send one of my people over to get a glimpse of your company? It’s not that I do not trust you, I just want us to take time and know each other well before the first meeting.’ Gavin drummed the table with his thumb, now that Lily was busy with Delilah, he needed someone to handle this.

‘I will agree to this, if you will let me send someone from our company over to yours. Deal?’
‘Yes, deal. I’ll start the process tomorrow.’ Gavin had already made up his mind on who to delegate.
‘Good.’
‘Have a nice day Mr. Amusat, I hope we will be able to work together and bring something new to the people of Carida.’
‘We will, I have faith in you, in us.’ The man beamed.
‘Thank you.’ Gavin’s lips curled into a smile as he dropped the phone on the receiver.

Things were happening too fast, he couldn’t focus on work. He decided he would leave a message with his secretary, while leaving to check on Ore, as she had refused to take his calls.
‘Amara!’
‘Sir.’ She scurried into the office.
‘I need you to do something for me, do a little research on “The Phoenix.” It’s a Caridan brand, they produce and distribute baby products and are interested in partnering with us, because they want us to help them produce baby monitors and toys for kids with special needs. We have the technology, they have the brand name, so you see why this is important for me?’ He needed her to understand just how delicate and important this job was.
She affirmed with a nod, ‘Yes sir.’
‘Find all that you can and when you are done, contact my sister. I need someone to go over to the Island of Carida tomorrow, if she is not free, let her suggest one of her staff. Is that clear?
‘Yes sir.’
‘Good.’ He grabbed his briefcase and stormed out of the office. He couldn’t wait to set eyes on his Ore again, he had missed her.