Sold To Mr President

“My presence here tonight is not to flatter the people of Douala, but rather to bring them close to my vision, I would love you all to believe in me and fight the mafia’s away from out town, they have hurt so many of us, killed our family and friends. Vote for me in the election to be the president of Douala and I assure you all that you shall never regret this decision of the yours. The manner in which I will teach each an everyone of the mafias will be with immediate effect, I will make sure that they are arrested, an mercy wouldn’t be accorded to them. Justice must overcome, the bad boys must be trailed and put behind bars. Vote for me as president and this is a pledge I am giving to you all, none of you shall ever regret it,” Xavier concluded.

Perspiration had now clouded on his forehead, and the only thing that kept him motivated right now is the fact that there was an uproar in the crowd which led to the people clamoring for Xavier. Instantly, they started shouting for joy because they found reason in what he said, they knew that he was speaking the truth, and one that if they assist him in teaching his Dream, it will be the most important thing in this life.

“Let ha vote for Xavier, he is our president,” the crowd yelled out happily as the was an uproar.

Hearing these positive acclaims, Xavier’s hard face sprawled out as he laughed gingerly. Deep down in him, he was happy that the people love his speech so much, thus, he would continue with the good work. There is no way that he can leave the pursuit of being a president now that he is only a week away from that dream. That is going to be difficult, more than the way he had planned it because not only will the people get mad at him, but also, they will try several things to kill him at once.

Xavier waved at his people with both hands before bowing his head towards his waist as a gentleman. He was serious about gaining support from the crowd and that is the best thing about it, he loves the way in which the crowd interacted with him, oh! it felt like he was the president already. Heaving a gentle sigh, Xavier was glad by the way in which he had such positive acclaims and as he walked away, there is nothing that he can even do about it. Nothing at all.

Xavier had several bodyguards, they accompanied him everywhere and they helped him not to get hurt. Tonight, his campaign was based on Bonaberi, and so far, it took the six quarters in Bonaberi, as they all came to support Xavier. As planned, he was not disappointed, not in the least rather, he was happy to be here, truth be told. He loved the way they kept on screaming at his name even as he left, besides that, throughout his entire speech, they had being calm, and as if that is not enough, they made it in such a way that they asked their questions, they always try to make things work out as much as possible.

There is nothing more than the peace of mind in Xavier’s mind just now.

As entered one of the rooms were he was supposed to rest for an hour before the meeting, Xavier’s phone started vibrating. Good enough for the caller, he knew how to time him.

“Mr. Nicholas, you can leave me for a moment, I will call you in case I need anything, thank you,” Xavier said to his bodyguard politely.

“Yes, Mr. Xavier,” Nicholas replied as he walked away from the room.

The hotel room was extravagant, and it had a king size bed and a bathroom attached to it to freshen up. It was a five star hotel, thus, everything was up to standard.

Xavier was dressed in a pair of black suit, he looked near, and because of the heat, he was forced to remove the suit on it, leaving only the white shirt on. Holding the phone, he checked on the caller ID and it was kind of normal, because he knew who it was already, but then, what can he even do when he highly expected the call.

It was Mike, Collins Best Friend, and the one in the hospital with his brother. Xavier knows that he owes an explanation not only to Collins but also to Mike because he had not being answering his calls, but then, he knows that he had to do the campaign all by himself especially now that his brother had had an accident.

When Xavier had received the late night call that Collins had being taken to the hospital after brutally beaten up and left to die by the road aide. For now, nothing has been said about what had happened to him, or more, if his state is one that he might recover from it easily.

To Xavier, he knows that he is a bad brother because he had barely spent quality time with Collins. Apart from the time when he had rushed there last night, right now he feels like he is too bad. Good enough for him, Collins’s friend Michael had showed up early this morning, and had opted to stay with him.

Sliding the call to the right hand sight, Xavier instantly put the phone on hand free as he opened the bottle of whisky in front of him to serve himself.

“Good evening, Mr. Xavier,” Mike said calmly.

He was twenty-five and Collins’s agemate. They had known one another for almost forever, they are more like buddies, and although Mike had stayed in the country while his brother had traveled to Italy, their friendship had still remained strong.

“Good evening, Michael, how are you tonight? and my baby brother, how is he faring?” Xavier asked in a concerned tune.

Indeed, he was showing some concern meaning he actually has human feelings, and for a start, that is actually a good one, something that is worth looking at, more to that putting notice on it and emphasizing as well.

Xavier heard Collins groaning behind, and he knew at once that he had heard him call him baby brother. Well, no matter how old he is, it will never change the fact that he is Xavier’s younger brother, and although the truth sulks, there Is nothing he can do about it. He wasn’t shock when he heard Collins voice pierce through the speaker entering his ears.

“I am an adult, twenty-five years is enough for you to call me a man, Xavier, besides, not in front of Mike, he might think I am a baby now,” he murmured.

Hearing these words, they all burst out laughing so hard that they thought that it might have hurt their throat so badly. Well, even if that is the case, it doesn’t matter as all as Collins was now acting like a big baby.

“Sorry, Collins, they was not intentional. Now, if you do not mind, can you tell me how you feel right now?” he asked gently.

Xavier had now poured the liquid in the glass, it was awesome, and as he brought it close to his mouth, he tookhr large gulp out of it. The sweet cold liquor flowed down the lady’s throat, it was awesome, she loves it, and that is the best thing that could ever happen to him. And now, hearing Collins crack a joke, it meant that he is quite good.

“Not to bad, at least, the real pains are felt today, I can’t quite move any part of my body, and I feel like I am clearly going to cry, but then, I am a big boy, and we do not shed tears anyhow,” Collins spat out.

He was being damn serious, the manner in which he said words almost made Xavier want to burst out laughing, but then, he held his tongue tight not wanting to laugh out this way. It was kind of awkward, but then, what more can he even do?This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“It is normal, you are supposed to feel the pain, bro, and I am sorry about that,” he murmured lightly.

It was cool to say these things, the man felt like he cared, of course he did, and it was his brother’s life that was at risk now.

“Thank you, Xavier. How was the campaign? and I apologize for not being there,” Collins said gently.

There is no doubt that this was the reason why Mike had called Xavier tonight, it was because his friend had applied the right motivation to him, and he had to do so. It is now important because the manner in which he painted that pretty smile on his face was just charming. Collins cares about his brother so much, and even though Xavier has a lot of support system, she was his number one fan, he loved it, and the manner in which he spoke was just so calm, he supported every step of the journey, and although he had not yet spoken the truth about anything that had happened yesterday night, he knew that he would have to still tell him.

In fact, Xavier had barely spend quality time with him because he had to rush to the campaign grounds, to make plans on promoting himself. Even the fact that he had to prepare his speech was a very good way of walking away with a clean conscience.

“Well, the campaign was good, I could rally a good quantiy of people, and so far, it was great. I think it is a positive way for me to continue,” he said cooly.

Indeed, the bond between the brothers was inseparable, the more Xavier went on in his journey of being the president of Douala, the more Collins was being him with the massive support he could really up for him. Saying that he loves him is an understatement, a real one for that manner, he loves talking about his brother, seeing him through his pathway to success, like seriously, It was pleasurable, the best experience so far, he thought.

Xavier could hear the visible sigh that Collins released from the other end of the toom, It was cool, he adored its and the manner in which he glared at her, there is no doubt that he did not like what is going on now

“I am happy for you, Xavier. Now that you are done, and it is evening as well, will you come and visit me? please say yes. By the way, if you are coming, by me something edible, I am famished,” Collins spat out in his hoarse voice.

Teasing his older brother is something that he admires the most, it is the best one in all time, and also, the way he constantly provoked Xavier, he was now used to it. The fact that Xavier had spent most of his life in another country and as if that is not enough, he had come back now, and even if that is not the case, they always callled one another, but then, now, their bond is even stronger. Tight more than anything, and is the least that they can do about it.

“Oh! Collins, I think you are daring me huh? which one is I should buy something for you? is Michael not beside you? why can’t he do it?” Xavier inquired rolling his eyes as if they were there to see it.

“Because he is keeping me entertained. At least, you wouldn’t pretty want my bodyguard to leave me for a second, right? besides, he is not going anyways. He doesn’t have the energy to walk and if he does he might fall face downward even before he has the chance to cross the door. We are both hungry, Xavier, please, act the super elder brother part and come to our rescue,” Collins called out sweetly.

Of course, he knew that Xavier isn’t that heartless.