The mask Guy
Chapter fifty-six(56)
You don’t have to do this anymore
The door to cassy's room opened. Fred walked in carrying cassy in his arms
“Have a nice sleep”he said after helping her lie on the bed .
“This room smells nice “ cassy murmured pulling fred to her self .
“Well, am happy you noticed “fred said falling to the bed.
After the day he came to pick cassy clothes, he actually came the next day to tidy and clean up the room .
“Let's sleep “cassy murmured resting her head on fred's chest .
“Okay if you say so “fred said then kissed her hair .
The duo stayed in that position until they fell asleep .
“Ding ding ding “ the vibration from Fred’s phone which was in his pant’s pocket jotted him up from sleep .
Carefully, he helped Cassy lie down on the bed then stood up. Taking his phone out , he saw the caller ID
“Ray why is he calling when we are in the same house “ Fred asked and just then the call ended .
Deciding not to call back , Fred looked at Cassy she was still sleeping peacefully then he walked out of Cassy’s room .
“Hey ray “ he said walking into the living room .
Raymond who was sitting on one of the couch in the living room with his eyes focused on his phone lifted up his eyes and said “sorry I disrupted your sleep but we need to talk “
“About what “ Fred asked.
“ your uncle will be appearing in court tomorrow “ ray said
“ tomorrow? Why so sudden besides Cassy just got out of the hospital today so I don’t think it’s wise Is we bring up this topic “ Fred explained walking towards ray
“I didn’t tell you because you’ve been so happy and i didn’t want to spoil your happy moments by telling you this but I had no choice since mr Paul your uncle will be appearing in court tomorrow “ray said .
Fred sat down then asked
“ Can't we asked the cops to give us more time “
“No they are complaining about the case been unattended to since they were arrested and they even threatened to release them if we don't do anything so I had to take the case to court since cassy was awake I saw nothing wrong with getting the case done and now she has been discharged today so I think we should just talk to her so justice can prevail ones and forever “ray explained.
“Ray , am sorry . I never knew that all this were happening “ Fred said feeling bad for not asking how things has been going on .
“It’s fine I understand perfectly well. Let's just talk to cassy and see how she will react to this “ ray suggested.
“You don’t have to bother about telling me because i heard everything let’s just get the case done “ Cassy said walking into the living room .
“You are awake ? “ Fred asked
“Of course why then will I be here if am still sleeping “ Cassy asked sitting down on the couch which was opposite the ones Fred and ray were sitted .
“ you were ear dropping on our conversation but why . Is it that you don’t trust us “ ray asked
“ I trust you guys it’s just that I was just curious when I felt Fred’s phone vibrating and he helped me lie on the bed then went out .so I followed him because I was scared it’s something bad and when I heard you were the one calling , I knew it was something really serious and I couldn’t overcome the urge to ear drop on your conversation “ Cassy explained.
Fred and ray who were lost of what to say,kept glaring at her .
“ since am aware and you don’t have to pass through the stress of telling me , why don’t we just gather evidence that we can use to win the case “Cassy asked looking from Fred to ray .
“That is ready “ ray said
“ what about the lawyer?” Cassy asked
“Everything is in place so all we have to do now is get ready and go watch how justice will prevail “ ray said .
“That’s great “ Cassy said excitedly clapping her hands.
Fred who was sitting down without saying a word stood up then walked out of the living room
“Fred is anything the matter? “ Cassy asked
“Fred “ Cassy called when Fred didn’t say a word
“Just give him sometime besides he is going to lock up a man forever and this man is not just a man but someone he had known as a father for so many years so you see that he needs to be left alone at least for now until the case closes “ ray explained.
“No he can’t be left alone I need to talk to him “ Cassy said standing to her feet then ran after Fred .
“Fred are you in there “ Cassy asked knocking on Fred’s bedroom door.
“Cassy you shouldn’t be here just go to your room and get ready for tomorrow “ Cassy heard fred followed by a sob .
“ are you crying “Cassy asked feeling bad that all this were happening because of her .
Pushing the door open,Cassy went in then sat beside Fred on the bed .
“You don’t have to do this anymore just release him then closed the case “ Cassy said looking away though she wanted justice for everything that happened to her because of that man but at the same time,she didn’t want Fred to be sad at the thought of sending his uncle to jail .
“What are you saying “Fred asked wiping his tears with his palm
“ am saying you should release your uncle and let him go scot free you don’t have to send him to jail because of what he did to me “ Cassy replied.
“I grew up without any memory of my childhood except the ones I had with him . He was my father but now I can remember all the memories I lost how my father and mother asked him to run away with me because of my safety.his own life was buried just for mine. He never got married nor impregnated any girl all he had was just his work and me “Fred said then pause .
He reminisced on the past life with his uncle in his heart then sob for a while before continuing.
“He gave me food ,shelter and clothed me . He sent me to school I never ran out of money he was there for me when ever I lost any friend but then “ he suddenly stopped.then hugged Cassy with tears dripping down his cheek
“He was behind all my pains
All the friends I lost he was the one killing them he made me a shadow of my self I had to wear mask and everyone knew me as THE MASK GUY.
Mask became my real face I secluded my self from everyone I never had time to think about my future I never had time to concentrate in school all because of that man” he yelled standing to his feet.
His eyes that were moist turned into anger . Anyone who looked into his eyes at that moment Could see,a raging fire threatening to consume anything.
“So don’t you sit there thinking am determined to send him to jail because of you Cassy . No I am determined to send him to jail so he will pay for all his evil deeds “ Fred said swatting close to Cassy
“So I won’t stop until I see him sent to jail not just sent to jail but he will rot in jail “ Fred said with his unflinching gaze on Cassy .