pls i have to rewrite my story as i did not prepare my characters well the first time. some reasonable changes have taken place but i have the same story line. thanks



kemisola sat on her large mattress in her beautiful pink painted room. Her gentle soft pillow also hugged to her chest. Her eyes looks paled out and had been obviously puffed out from series of tears that had
soaked up two handkerchief. She runs her hand through her bed aiming to get a cloth to clean up the uncontrollable tears. She burps at the same time.
Everyone in her office had viewed her life has been colourful. Though she had not at any time displayed any public emotion that would arise such gossips. But, deep within , she knew her life is a total disaster.
Born into a riches and influential family in political and general culture, life was suppose to be a bed of rose. A life full of happiness void of painful memories. At certain point in her life, she began to realize that life do not always give us what we want.The memories of her childhood was really an exciting one.It was full of happiness, joy and love. At the early age of eight, she had graduated into Saint
Peter International school with the highest score in the state. Her parents had to give her a benefit of a doubt as she was too young to be in a boarding school .Reverend sister Clara's point had outwit her parents doubt. unlike most mothers would feel, Mrs Adamu begin to develop a great phobia for her daughter's success. she was always happy anytime kemi returns home with a good report card but sometime's great fear pop into her spirit when she thinks about how fetish people are then she gradually becomes nervous about kemi's extraordinary achievement. though Mrs Adamu was also a great student during her years at the great university of ife popularly called OAU. Despite her parents financial challenges, Mrs Adamu who was then Teju Awoniyi graduated from faculty of law with her grade point pointing toward a first class. At the Lagos State Law School, she also broke the record by graduating with a first class. Despite of this trait, Mr. Adamu finds in her daughter, she never stop calling her husband's attention to her fear.
"I can't stop worring about kemi's extraordinary brilliant skills". she bitterly complained to her husband one night
" You should be happy our daughter and only child is the lead in her school" that is the joy of every parents" her husband challenged her.
" I know how this things works.it is the joy of every mother to see her child been the best among her mate. but...
"are you saying our daughter's academic performance is a crime? her husband asked in a harsh voice getting irritated by his wife pessimistic attitude.
Mrs. Adamu defended her point. She explained her fear. Moreover, she was becoming irritated with the way parents in the school compares kemi with other students who did not measure up to standard. She pleaded with her husband to change her school to any one in London.
Mr. Adamu agrees to change his daughter's only after she had completed her senior school here in Nigeria.
"I want kemi to get acquainted with the culture and tradition of our people's before going to any country": he told his wife assuring her of the family's safety through prayers.
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kemisola still sitting her bed, with much thought flowing and popping into her head. she is a success in very thing but this aspect of her life is makes her thinks she is nothing but a failure. she's beginning to loss hope of becoming happy again.
Last six month was a memorable experience she never assumed was going to hurt her leaving a painful regret.
when fred walked into her life, she felt her life is about to write an everlasting love story. fred was a loving young man and soft spoken. l is every ladies dream guy. Losing kunle six a year before meeting Fred did not spell much meaning to her untill she was convince by her mother to let the thought of kunle die off giving fred a reasonable chance.
She can never forget that afternoon when she got call from kunle. The office had sent on him on impromptu journey to Akure. kemi was not happy to hear kunle leaving. She had hoped they would spend the weekend together.
Along Lagos Ibadan express road, the oncoming truck had collided with kunle's car who was on a high speed to catch up for the first face of the contract meeting.
kemi was so worried all through the night she could not wink her eyes all night long. she was still dialing his number the next afternoon when she got a call from kunle's younger brother who informed her that kunle was involved in a fatal accident.
" how is he? she asked quivering.
"kunle is ...dead he manage to tell her.
She finds herself later on the hospital bed looking at the white ceiling fan above her head.
"thank God you are wake" Tolani stared into her eyes with much pity clouding her action.
where is kunle? she asked Tolani who sits close to her bed holding her hand. Tolani did not know what her response should be. she knew how emotional her friend could be and she was happy he was able to come at the right time to help.
the two house girls in the house were confused when their mistress passed out after she screamed out on the phone. luckily, Tolani came right in time to rescue her friend. she rushed her to the nearest hospital then she informed her parents who have just relocated back to NewYork.
Kemi held her held in a tight grip, she quivers and screamed calling out on kunle
oh God why did you have to take away the best thing that makes me happy? She asked still fighting with the scary thoughts in her head.
Tolani called the attention of the nurses who came to calm her but she would not listen to any comfort words.
for day she was at the hospital. she refused to talk to anyone the only word she kept saying was kunle's name. she mentioned is name every five minute like she was actually watching the time to take note before calling it.
for days she was on the hospital bed hallucinating all about red. she quivers when this happens and like an electric shock flushing through her system, she yells out in pain.
the doctor in charge of her case assured her parents who took the next available flight to Nigeria. kunle's death weigh her down as she became so depress all the time. she
sits on the chair in her room everyday speaking to his picture as if he was there to respond to her.
" I think I will get all kunle's picture away from her room." Mrs.Adamu called her husband's attention to kemi's weird and creepy attitude.
" you will do no such" her husband warned.
" are you saying I should let my daughter suffer. she is in pain and sorry. I am a mother and I feel so much pain seeing her like that! she screamed out at her husband.
" do you think i do not feel her sorry. she is my daughter too you know, but we must let her realize we love her and we are willing to work with her to see she is happy again.
" how? tell me doctor Adamu. go on. tell me how she is going to come out of this mess buy not getting rid of those stupid pictures she hold everyday talking to it like he is actually there with her.
i understand you pain my love but believe me she will come around soon.
Mrs. Adamu could not understand her husband's theory. All she wants is to see her daughter back to life once again.
fred's appearance in Kemi's life gave her reason to laugh again.Though it did not clean up fred has a charming way of attracting people and in no time, kemi fell completely in love with him. she became happy as eve before. she smiles once again and her parents were happy especially her mother. the love between them grew from strength.
Handsome, with an alluring smile that always reveals his too side dimple, kemi was happy to have a guy who was every guys dream. they look good together and kemi dream of a white wedding buy the pool side.
fred is completely in love with me she told Tolani when both ladies were talking about relationship issue.
"you cant claim he that he is absolutely nice. No guy is that nice. It just a camouflage"
" Do you have to be negative" kemi asked him
" Well all guys are dogs...only that we have some loyal ones. Tolani assured her.
okay, madam. teasing her. "lets just say...my fred is a loyal dog". she shrugged
"Yes that is it" Tolani shouted. "that is the idea. every guy has the tendency to cheat.
but why are you getting all emotional about this? kemi asked
"well I love you and i hate to see you get hurt"
really? Kemi teased her friend.
remember, every virgin is always coy on her first dance. Tolani now speaking in a with a soft voice.
meaning? kemi asked her looking a bit confused.
"just be careful sis. fred is too good to be true.
"don't worry everything is perfect". she assured her friend with a nod.
lots of tears clouded kemi's mind. her last argument with her friends ensued into a rift that kept her at arms length with her friends. She can not stand their self-judgement about the man she loves so dearly.
she stop to think deeply on what her friends were seeing in character that blind hers. for all she could tell, fred was the best guy she had met in her life.
But right now, all she wished for his fred's death. A painful death worst than the death of the innocent Lord Jesus Christ with shame .she thought.
the scenario had the office created a question in everyone's mind.
Alex and George company is a well-known corporate body in the country signed for his reputation. she had worked for successful three years without creating any such scandal and not even one at all. but late this evening fred wife created a scene she never imagined would happen.
she had always vow not to date married men. to her, girls who date married men are selfish and mean. ironically she actually one of the ladies.
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the afternoon have passed that faithful day. she waited for fred to pick her up for dinner t their usual restaurant but he did not show up and his number wasnt going through
"that was unlike him". she said thinking out aloud
she waited for a while before descending down to go alone in her brown infinity jeep. still smiling at the gate man who was thanking her for her generous contribution to his wedding, a woman from a distant scene bounced on her holding and locking up her thoroughly ironed TM pink shirt.
"excuse Madam you are embarrassing me".
oh na gramma you dey speak you slut. pointing her finger towards her eyes.
the gate man who could not take the insult confronted the woman like he aim to beat her up.
haba madam allow my oga be. abi which kind trouble be this oo.
"may thunder fire you head". birds of a feather.
"but madam I dn't even know you. yet you embarrass me this way.
"let my husband be. leave my husband alone before my God send his rod of destruction upon your household.
"madam i will not take this insult anymore" now leave my shirt before I loss my mind.
lots people have crowded the scene and kemi was becoming uneasy.
the woman releases kemi shirt and warned her to stop seeing fred husband.
fred is your husband? you must be a lying.
"fred and I are married with two kids. just leave him alone". she warned.
kemi did not mind the crowd from the office and those passer -by who have stopped to watch the drama just displayed.
she was confused what to believe. fred can not be married she soliloquize along the way home in her car.
if he was truly married then he was certainly a dog of dogs.
kemi forgot she was planing to eat at captain cook eatery her usual place to relax and have lunch.
she drives into the her elegant compound at Lekki phase one. she had been drenched the car steering with the tears. she tried many times calling fred but he was not picking her calls.
later that night, at exactly 9:55, fred called kemi to explain this to her but she would hear any explanation.
" l trusted you fred. how could you...
she did not wait up to hear from fred before hanging up on him. she proposed in her heart never to speak nor see him again. she concluded this is one area of her life she will forever live in **pain *********************************************
chapter 2

The heavvy rain tipped down at night and the whether feels cold. kemi had developed
a serious headache from the profuse tears that did not allow her wink her eyes all night long. she only drift off when the thought of kunle came back into her memory. Like she once thought, "no other person could replace kunle" . Now she is more convince than ever before.
Right from her childhood to the point of her graduating years at Yale, life has been worthwhile. she graduated from oxford University having a first class in business Management. she proceeded to Yale where she held two masters degree in human relation and company management.
that was the only aspect of her life she finds amusing. Even as the CEO of Alex and Geoge's company she finds her life as meaningless. she had planed out how her life will be. married at the age of 23 years.That should have been after the degrees she had. But now, she is 27 and her dream of having a true love that she sees in the movie is yet to materialize

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Fred was worried on his part. He knows how emotional Kemi could be. But she would not pick his call nor return his series of apology messages.
"why on earth should he send messages apologizing after hurting her so badly"
she thought wondering if he truly loves her as he claims

Tons of complicating thought flows through her mind as she scroll his offending messages reading them aloud, a flush of rage clouded her actions. her mind is made up.
Fred alone, feels nervously wrecked. He too was angry but with his wife.
He always wished he could turn back the hands of time. He was deceived by his wife's reticence as the sister leader in their undergraduate days. she always wore a gentle look and a pretentious smile to captivate guys attention at the school fellowship.
Fred did not fall for her charm while they were still students of Unilag. Their relationship was not a planned one not even their marriage.
It all begin when they met again at the NYSC Camp. He never imagined been married to sister Bose as he rightly call her. He had kept a gap between both of them while in school for reasons best know to him. Those who pay close attention at everyone's reaction at the fellowship knew for such, that Bose has a crush on fred but that was the same for many ladies too. No one could blame them for having such a pipe dream relationship with fred. Fred is eloquent, intelligent and with a nightingale voice as the choir master. His family name also earn him a big credit. The son of a big business tycoon in lagos and his mother as a professor of medicine. All this attribute together made girls at his beck and call. people wonder how he manage to exhibit such an outstanding character. He was different from other rich folks in school and the faculty of law.
fred knew he could not be happy with Bose but he did not take time to rethink when Bose confessed her love to him. He couldnt reject her love as he felt so pity looking into her eyes with much sincerity written all over her. Like a picture in his palm he remember clearly that night when Bose invited him over for dessert. he would have rejected her offer that evening but he was too kind to a fault.
He entered her room that evening, the sight of what he saw really played nice. He felt the a gentle breeze and the fragrance of a scented red candle on the let side of the decorated table set with for a nice meal.
He entered inhaling the fragrance of the sweet smelling air freshener in the air.
"I thought you were't going to make it. she complain not looking into his eyes. He manage to respond with a mischievous smile and made an an apologetic face.
fred knew for sure that it was going to be along dinner together but it was too late to turn back. He manage to sit on one of the three plastic chairs. He sees the look on her face, turn his head, roll his eyes and mouth.
Her blue top was quite seductive revealing her cleavage. Fred felt uneasy as he chew the beef on his coconut rice. He tried not to look the very tempting cleavage but this eyes capture the very image each time he looks up at her.
"I hope you love the meal?"
she asked flashing a warm disarming smile,full of charm and completely thoughtful.
I love it. It's delicious. He replied. reading her mind.
they talk about days in school, the series of activities held then on campus and the last convocation ceremony of the school.
The breeze came up on sudden. Fred almost got of Bose's house when the rain started. it tipped down high that he couldnt get on the road.
"can I can get an umbrella" he asked in low voice more worried than ever before. it was getting late and Bose is beginning to irritate her.
I'm so sorry I dn't have one. she lied.
she pretentiously assured him of getting to his lodge that night.
Bose looks undeniably beautiful in her top. the room was getting cold and fred was becoming so far uneasy to look at Bose.
Bose on her part knew fred was getting into her and it what she long wanted right from their undergraduate days.
sitting on the chair and waiting for the heavy rain to stop, Fred stares intently at Bose.
Noticing this, she pulls her top over her head, revealing her white bra. she waits for fred to make the next move gently, he came close to her and he kisses her stomach as he slowly works his way upward. the swooning Bose grown increasingly breathless. finally letting go, they meet in a deep, sensuous kiss.
That was the beginning of an affair that led to wretched marriage he has shown to endure because of his two loving kid.
Nearly two years to their marriage, Bose became the lord of their home. she never comes to terms with her husband's opinions.
" let me make this clear to you mr. fred Adeniyi, we are married and that is it
no man can take this wedding ring away from me. and mind you, your life will remain a mystery" she gritted.
fred was not surprise at his wife's actions but he could not understand why she plan to make life difficult for him. Like cats and dogs they never agree on an issue. The matter came to its climax, when she arrested her sister in-law for allegedly stealing her money. Members of the family were furious with her but she practically each an everyone of them including her mother-law to stay off her marriage.
fred could not bear much of her trouble and he decided to rent another apartment at lekki.
He was now more miserable than ever, kemi would not pick his call not even the mail sent to her box which explains his action.






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chapter 2
The heavy rain tipped down at night and the whether feels cold. kemi had developed
a serious headache from the profuse tears that did not allow her wink her eyes all night long. she only drift off when the thought of kunle came back into her memory. Like she once thought, "no other person could replace kunle" . Now she is more convinced than ever before.
Right from her childhood to the point of her graduating years at Yale, life has been worthwhile. she graduated from oxford University having a first class in business Management. she proceeded to Yale where she held two masters degree in human relation and company management.
that was the only aspect of her life she finds amusing. Even as the CEO of Alex and Geoge's company she finds her life as meaningless. she had planed out how her life will be. married at the age of 23 years.That should have been after the degrees she had. But now, she is 27 and her dream of having a true love that she sees in the movie is yet to materialize

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Fred was worried on his part. He knows how emotional Kemi could be. But she would not pick his call nor return his series of apology messages.
"why on earth should he send messages apologizing after hurting her so badly"
she thought wondering if he truly loves her as he claims

Tons of complicating thought flows through her mind as she scroll his offending messages reading them aloud, a flush of rage clouded her actions. her mind is made up.

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Fred alone, feels nervously wrecked. He too was angry but with his wife.
He always wished he could turn back the hands of time. He was deceived by his wife's reticence as the sister leader in their undergraduate days. she always wore a gentle look and a pretentious smile to captivate guys attention at the school fellowship.


Fred did not fall for her charm while they were still students of Unilag. Their relationship was not a planned one not even their marriage.

It all begin when they met again at the NYSC Camp. He never imagined been married to sister Bose as he rightly call her. He had kept a gap between both of them while in school for reasons best know to him. Those who pay close attention at everyone's reaction at the fellowship knew for such, that Bose has a crush on fred but that was the same for many ladies too. No one could blame them for having such a pipe dream relationship with fred. Fred is eloquent, intelligent and with a nightingale voice as the choir master. His family name also earn him a big credit. The son of a big business tycoon in lagos and his mother as a professor of medicine. All this attribute together made girls at his beck and call. people wonder how he manage to exhibit such an outstanding character. He was different from other rich folks in school and the faculty of law.
fred knew he could not be happy with Bose but he did not take time to rethink when Bose confessed her love to him. He couldnt reject her love as he felt so pity looking into her eyes with much sincerity written all over her. Like a picture in his palm he remember clearly that night when Bose invited him over for dessert. he would have rejected her offer that evening but he was too kind to a fault.
He entered her room that evening, the sight of what he saw really played nice. He felt the a gentle breeze and the fragrance of a scented red candle on the let side of the decorated table set with for a nice meal.
He entered inhaling the fragrance of the sweet smelling air freshener in the air.

"I thought you were't going to make it. she complain not looking into his eyes. He manage to respond with a mischievous smile and made an an apologetic face.
fred knew for sure that it was going to be along dinner together but it was too late to turn back. He manage to sit on one of the three plastic chairs. He sees the look on her face, turn his head, roll his eyes and mouth
.
Her blue top was quite seductive revealing her cleavage. Fred felt uneasy as he chew the beef on his coconut rice. He tried not to look the very tempting cleavage but this eyes capture the very image each time he looks up at her.
"I hope you love the meal?"
she asked flashing a warm disarming smile,full of charm and completely thoughtful.
I love it. It's delicious. He replied. reading her mind.
they talk about days in school, the series of activities held then on campus and the last convocation ceremony of the schoo
l.
The breeze came up on sudden. Fred almost got of Bose's house when the rain started. it tipped down high that he couldnt get on the road.
"can I can get an umbrella" he asked in low voice more worried than ever before. it was getting late and Bose is beginning to irritate her.
I'm so sorry I dn't have one. she lied.
she pretentiously assured him of getting to his lodge that night
.
Bose looks undeniably beautiful in her top. the room was getting cold and fred was becoming so far uneasy to look at Bose.

Bose on her part knew fred was getting into her and it what she long wanted right from their undergraduate days.
sitting on the chair and waiting for the heavy rain to stop, Fred stares intently at Bose.

Noticing this, she pulls her top over her head, revealing her white bra. she waits for fred to make the next move gently, he came close to her and he kisses her stomach as he slowly works his way upward. the swooning Bose grown increasingly breathless. finally letting go, they meet in a deep, sensuous kiss.
That was the beginning of an affair that led to wretched marriage he has shown to endure because of his two loving kid.
Nearly two years to their marriage, Bose became the lord of their home. she never comes to terms with her husband's opinions.
" let me make this clear to you mr. fred Adeniyi, we are married and that is it


no man can take this wedding ring away from me. and mind you, your life will remain a mystery" she gritted.
fred was not surprise at his wife's actions but he could not understand why she plan to make life difficult for him. Like cats and dogs they never agree on an issue. The matter came to its climax, when she arrested her sister in-law for allegedly stealing her money. Members of the family were furious with her but she practically each an everyone of them including her mother-law to stay off her marriage.


fred could not bear much of her trouble and he decided to rent another apartment at lekki.
He was now more miserable than ever, kemi would not pick his call not even the mail sent to her box which explains his action.

Work return to the hectic city. The road is busy as usual. Men busy displaying their wares to inquisitive men and women in their cars. School buses conveying schoolchildren to their various schools and a rigid hold-up frustrating the supercilious Mrs. Adeniyi who in a hurry to meet up a meeting at the office.


If there was any thing she jokes with in all areas of life, it was never with her two kids and her job. Nothing matters to her. Neither her marriage nor her husbands frustration, which she inflicted on him matters to her. She made it clear to those who care to listen on how she had tamed her husband to be loyal to him. To her, that is how life should be right from the creation. Men should not lord over their wives.
I know go sit down make one man com dey hala me rubbish she proudly discussed with her tailor who approached her for marital advise.

Her advice gave the tailor a different opinion of her. She has always looked open Bose has a loving and patient wife. Now she is more convinced why she never saw the husband with her at the church.

Bose pattern her life in the way that best suite her, not minding if anyone gets hurt.

But, what of sermon she listen from the priest every Sunday and at the morning mass. That is nothing she always told herself. Anytime she feels a bit guilty for her constant nagging, she runs to the priest to make her usual confession.
She goes into the confessional box with guilty in her heart and voice.

Father, forgive me, for its been a long time since Ive been to confession
I constantly nag my husband and his family. Especially my husband I make life difficult for him
She quickly interrupts Fathers words.
Hmm, be..fore you judge me wrong I need to put this straight. My husband is a cheat; he is a miserable husband and a terrible father. So I just cant help it. She lied taking a deep breath.


Father Thomas is use with her confession so he just prays for her hoping to hear her voice this time next month. And yet, with the same confession
Father Thomas have never seize to wonder what sort of woman with no other confession than this one.
He also knew how she always ends her confession. He has become familiar with her.
He always get on my nerve even as I tried to be an understanding woman

That doesnt sound like a confession. He was never the less God to judge her.

He just prayers for her and these last words of the reverend father gladdens her heart its more like strength and antidote to her next struggle


You are washed, and justified in the name of our lord Jesus Christ. May the almighty God be with you. Go in peace and sin no more.

That was the reason she changed from a Pentecostal church to a catholic church. She wouldnt have to answer to alter call before confessing her sins. Moreover, she will only stand in the confessional box while the reverend father prays a prayer of peace with her face not revealed.

Her husband was right about her been a mysterious woman but she couldnt care less what he thinks.

for all she cares about, is her children. No man will manipulate her like her father did to her mother and later took off to live with his lover in Texas. (To be continued)***

Work return to the hectic city. The road is busy as usual. Men busy displaying their wares to inquisitive men and women in their cars. School buses conveying schoolchildren to their various schools and a rigid hold-up frustrating the supercilious Mrs. Adeniyi who in a hurry to meet up a meeting at the office.


If there was any thing she jokes with in all areas of life, it was never with her two kids and her job. Nothing matters to her. Neither her marriage nor her husbands frustration, which she inflicted on him matters to her. She made it clear to those who care to listen on how she had tamed her husband to be loyal to him. To her, that is how life should be right from the creation. Men should not lord over their wives.
I know go sit down make one man com dey hala me rubbish she proudly discussed with her tailor who approached her for marital advise.

Her advice gave the tailor a different opinion of her. She has always looked open Bose has a loving and patient wife. Now she is more convinced why she never saw the husband with her at the church.

Bose pattern her life in the way that best suite her, not minding if anyone gets hurt.

But, what of sermon she listen from the priest every Sunday and at the morning mass. That is nothing she always told herself. Anytime she feels a bit guilty for her constant nagging, she runs to the priest to make her usual confession.
She goes into the confessional box with guilty in her heart and voice.

Father, forgive me, for its been a long time since Ive been to confession
I constantly nag my husband and his family. Especially my husband I make life difficult for him
She quickly interrupts Fathers words.
Hmm, be..fore you judge me wrong I need to put this straight. My husband is a cheat; he is a miserable husband and a terrible father. So I just cant help it. She lied taking a deep breath.


Father Thomas is use with her confession so he just prays for her hoping to hear her voice this time next month. And yet, with the same confession
Father Thomas have never seize to wonder what sort of woman with no other confession than this one.
He also knew how she always ends her confession. He has become familiar with her.
He always get on my nerve even as I tried to be an understanding woman

That doesnt sound like a confession. He was never the less God to judge her.

He just prayers for her and these last words of the reverend father gladdens her heart its more like strength and antidote to her next struggle


You are washed, and justified in the name of our lord Jesus Christ. May the almighty God be with you. Go in peace and sin no more.

That was the reason she changed from a Pentecostal church to a catholic church. She wouldnt have to answer to alter call before confessing her sins. Moreover, she will only stand in the confessional box while the reverend father prays a prayer of peace with her face not revealed.

Her husband was right about her been a mysterious woman but she couldnt care less what he thinks.

for all she cares about, is her children. No man will manipulate her like her father did to her mother and later took off to live with his lover in Texas. (To be continued)***

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Finally, the cars begin to move, she hissed with anger flushing through her
System. She is easily upset and hard to please. Checking the time on her diamond wristwatch, she whispered slowly

Oh god Im almostlate.

She drove into the big compound, which reveals the majestic international business company.
She was however, proud to have the job. The kind of job most of her mate wouldnt
Get on merit.

All thanks to her father in-law who seat pretty in the catbird seat. She now
Has a good paying job. To her, life is a game and she has played it well.
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Barely two months after her marriage to his son, had Chief Ola Adeniyi felt it was right to make his daughter in-law benefit from his influence. Ever since, the sky has become her limit. Working the biggest insurance company in Nigeria and married to the son of a celebrated family in Nigeria and Africa at large, makes her looks down her nose on everyone at the office.

She rushed into the lower room of the office, meeting the secretary who handed over some letter mail to her, she simply ignore her smile feeling confident.

Walking elegantly with a black hilled shoe, a warmly conference room awaits her arrival. She is obviously not the boss here But, a presentation has to be made to the last proposal written.

Im.so sorry for keeping you all waiting. I was tied down by the heavy traffic. She explains
She could hear her colleagues grumbling and whispering.
She could not surely tell what Margaret and Tolani were whispering but she could tell

from the look on their face. The situation at hand is quite complex and she manage to

ignore all side comment pretending to be really sorry


As the meeting proceeds, Margaret and Tolani could not stop as the exchange gossip messages.

I think I need to sleep with the M D


Toani messaged Margaret from her phone.

What! Are u crazy? Margaret replied with making a face
Did you not see how the MD reacted to Bose late coming?
She is the general supervisor here remember dumb ass. Margaret replied her.



Boses presentation was just as every one expected. Explicit and comprehensive with

a data analysis that gave the company a bird eye view of what the next step to take.

The meeting ended on a good note with a complimentary remark for Bose.

I must thank Mrs. Adeniyi for her awesome presentation. Over the past seven years,

She joined this company, I must say we have moved tremendously upward and we

Likewise have had over fifty proposals approve.

Everyone gave applause as a sign of appreciation, which was not sincere.

Every one knew how much the MD talks about Bose. He has a beautiful, smart and soft

Soft-spoken wife He never misses to talk about his wife at the office. But, it confuses the all,

how he sometimes would look at Bose and call her husband a lucky man.


On different occasions, Bose had violated the first commandment of the company.

Thou shall not exceed 8: am before showing up for woke.
She has broken this rules couple of times. Likewise, the fifth rule.
Thou shall not say sorry right before you break the commandment.

She is one of the best the company has and the MD cannot afford to lay such a potential off the company. She knew Bose take more priority in her job but he failed to notice her egocentric was the master ruler in her home.

The meeting ended. She went into her office and sank into her chair. She probably

Knows how to fake good countenance and smile She worries more about Fred and

More importantly her kids. She is beginning to regret her actions now. She tries her

best to ignore his absence in her life but the more she tries the deeper the feeling gets.

Fred has not shown up or ring to speak with his kids for the last six months. This is quite on usual of him.

Fred is a loving and caring father. She knew she pushed him this time. She had taken his simplicity for weakness and her marriage is heading to the grave.
She tried calling him but his number has been switched off. The matter is getting worst and gossip travels fast
Fred family has threatened to sue her if their son was not found.

Like, he was missing she thought.

Fred sister, a six years barrister at the bar threatens to sue her.


She seems completely lost. She called up her two friends to help her

There she got the shock of her life after realizing her suppose friends had been very

Supportive and loyal to their husbands.

Why did they sit to listen to how she tortured her husband without advising her against her ill attitude?

We are not the one who married you to him. Mrs chika brutally spelt it out to her

We didnt give you any advice nor did
we tell you to be rude to you husband. Mrs Rotimi told her.

But you could a list advice meor tell me I was heading for distraction. You just sat


to listen to my sweet smelling story in order for you to laugh and make yourself happy


and boost your self esteem

You were only foolish Bose. You always think you know the best because are the G.S of a big multimillionaire company. But, its different when it comes to marriage issue.
Mrs chika yelled out.

What are you insinuating Bose asked an angry tone
You are the one that keep telling us about your husband and family. We have listened to you for five years, talked about you marriage but not for a second have we said any thing about ours.
You could have reasoned and stop talking.

You were trying to tell me to stop talking about my marriage. She asked weeping silently

We tried to tell you but I think its better you learn the hard way. Mrs Chika signed

Do I deserve this; that my husband left me and now my in-laws sees me as monster?
She asked her two friends.
You could change from been a monster to a better person if you put your house back together. They both advise her.




Still sitting in her elevated office, Bose kept thinking about the constant rift in her


Last night, Clara and Dammy didnt give her a breathing space. They persistently

Ask about their daddy. Though young, the children knew their parents were not such a good friends.
Sometimes, the noisy disagreement from the parents room often wake them. They have most of their argument in their memories and the next morning they see it in all in their parents action especially their mother. They could tell their family wasnt such a happy one.


Bose never wanted her children to be unhappy. If they were unhappy, she

Probably has denial them the fatherly love.

Her memories went back to the first few months of her marriage. How loving she had


been. She just built up a false theory that creates the monster in her. The wonderful

life she thought she had is now fading away. Her mum was right, not all men would

Turn out to be frustrating and would leave her the way her father did to her mother.

Her life is more ironical and pathetic.

Fred had endured much in their marriage. He might have his bad side but he is a complete gentle man and the best father he had seen in his whole life.

Dammy and Clara would not believe her and they kept pushing her to tell the truth. They desperately want to see their daddy. He has never been away for so long.


Your dad went on a business trip and would be back anytime soon.

But he has gone for six months now. Clara told her making the usual angry face.

He has never travel that long. Or his he dead and you are trying to hid it from us?


Dammy asked with an inquisitive look.


No oh how.. could you say something like that. That is so not good. Bose warned her two daughters not to think such an awful imagination.
Its creepy to think like that.
Its creepy a bad thing. Dammy asked.
I want you
Clara interrupted her still persistent

But, its true mum. I have read it and I have seen it in the movies.
When a parent dies, the other parent tell lies to the children because they feels the child might be depress and unhappy.
Surprise with such words coming out from her six years old daughter, Bose manage to swallow some saliva
I am telling you the truth you dad is healthy and alive. Its business thats all.


Their conversation did not end well. She has to close the chapter but promising to call their father to come home.


Dammy and Clara really love their father. He is the family kind of person. Family comes first before friends or relative. He put much energy and time to teach and assist

his children with their homework whenever he was around.

No matter how nagging his wife was, he never takes it out on his children. Bose never


ask for his children school fees before its paid. He never forgets their birthday and

Christmas. She is beginning to see the light and she misses her husband and

Desperately wants him back home and to her life.
The only thing she keep thinking: will he ever come back


She knows now, she was wrong. Her mother and father might not have ended well, their life might be sad but she just figured out how God had compensated her with a wonderful of man to replace the fatherly love and the beautiful childhood she could not experience but she has thrown it to the wind. She is indeed shallow




Six months, two days and 12 hours ago, their conversation and argument lasted for three hours. And for the first time in her marriage her husband tries hit her she has never seen Fred I such an ugly devilish mood until that day when Fred pushed her off his face and held her in tight and meant to beat her.

She became scared for the very first time. She had once slapped Fred right in the presence of her own mum and he never reacted.

She watched as Fred carried his brief case and walked out of the room with a anger clouding him.


The worst of all her situation right now, Fred is not picking her calls and neither

retuning his messages.

Should I tell lie to defend myself or should I tell my children the truth. She can only

keep the story just to her self and hope Fred would return home to her and his children.





Chapter 3
In a big supermarket, her constant shopping place. Kemi walked around looking for nothing. She has not fully recovered from Freds disappointment. Her friends advised. Her to stop thinking about him
he doesnt deserve you
Only she could tell. Fred is an amazing guy. She never thought he could cheat on her. He was romantic and funny.
She stood motionless on a sport looking lost and obviously absent from that point.
Kemis driver had kept close contact with Fred. Telling him each moment how she was faring. She didnt care to inform her house helps to stay off Fred. Her love life is not a matter to be discussed.

Fred came into the store. He look round before sighting, he took up the courage and approached her
Hi
Fred called her tapping her by the shoulder.


Oh, god how did you know I was here. She yelled out
I just came to..

Mr Fred Adeniyi of what ever you call yourself I just want you to leave me alone

Baby Im as sorry I never intend to hurt you I am not what you think.

Oh yes. Can ask you something Mr. Good


Are you parents also proud of you been a super hero cheat, or is your wife happy you chase after me?
Believe me I am not proud of what I did.
Then I wish you could see yourself in the mirror right now. Some people view life as a game or something related to that and I should say I believe it a little of what you are up again.

Kemi? I really dont know what else to say

Okay, there is no better way to say this, so Im just going to be honest I m just gonna say I shouldnt have love you in the first place.

She almost walk away while Fred held back her hand.

Look into my eyes and say that again.
Smiling with tears in her eyes, she screamed at him

What part of I dont love you are you missing out.

Her mind is made up she has close that chapter of her live. She left Fred standing alone in the store looking sad and unhappy. However, never with the mind of giving up on her.( I will be right back)

Awww dis is not a nice point to end d story, where's d rest, i was so engrossed in ur story, nice one

chapter 3 CONTINUES

Three weeks have passed since she saw Fred. Kemi gradually begun to put out all the thought of Fred, which was rather not easy as she thought would be. She planned to engage herself in her work if possible, bury herself to her work than ever.


Going over to her two friends to apologize was a bravery step. Even though she said much words which cant to taken back.

She called both her friends on the phone making a conference call. She is so good at apologizing and it was easy for them to accept her apology. They have been friends from childhood and they promise to stick together, to be one anothers keeper.
Often times, they would have series of argument and this can elapse into rift. But then, they settle it in no time.
After she had apologized on the phone, she was still afraid to look her friends in the eyes at Yemis house.
I am sorry for putting my feeling before you too. She sincerely apologizes

Come on to err is human and to forgive is divine Becky quickly drop with an assuring look

Besides we both understand. Yemi assured her

Really! Kemi mutters looking at them both

Yes, we could have done the same you are a women with a good heart. Lara came closer giving the girls a friendship hug.

I thought I had lost you friendship... She sighed

That can never be. We stick together for life. Yemi warn snapping her thought.

Oh now that we are in the house lets celebrate our reunion.. Becky suggested with an express amusement

Hmmm well, I think... I still have a bottle of Champaign my Mugu brought me last night. Yemi proudly told her friends.

Uhh.. Yemostick you never seem to surprise me. Which Mugu again this time?

Kemi teasing her


You should know my sisters... the guy is in lust and girls I have to play along.

Come on let us forget this talk and celebrate. Becky interrupted with a speed of delight

Then, you should get three glasses and a bottle of Champaign from your latest Mugu.

Kemi swiftly told Yemi flushing a smile.
She rushes to the long-standing two-door fridge, opens it and reveals out a Bootle of

cold Mark Ross Champaign. She gets three wine glasses from the kitchen walk back to

the two friends in the living room.

Now here is the bottle of a delighted Champaign waiting to digest. She opens the cap and it went up with sound.
She pours the wine into the bottle, held out the glass of win to the girls.

So, whom do we toast to, Yemi asked looking specifically at kemi

We should toast to the future and three sisters love.

Hmmm sound interesting. Becky mumbles. The three ladies raises their cup up in the air.
To three sisters love and a bright future.

Two hours later, the girls were still on the conch. They have add a long talk most of

each includes relationships. The relationships that have failed and those they have managed to survive.

Honestly, Fred was the last person I thought could cheat on me. I could beat my life on him

You will find love I promise. Becky assured her with hope in his eyes

Love! It seems to me that true love doesnt exist.

If true love doesnt exist then it means there is no God

Then may be there is no God in my life.

Dont say that. We all know that love exist and we cant hid from falling in love no

matter How counts we are disappointed

Yemi who had silently watched them talk felt the need to contribute her idea

Do you think I will find true and sincere love?

Kemi turn aside to ask Yemi as she zip

the last cup of Champaign

Yes you will. We will all find true love.

Yemi knew on her part how much Kemi loves Fred judging from her emotional breakdown.


The worst thing she would get is to continue the affair. As a true friend, she could only advice he let go of him completely and waits for the best to come.

Three hours have passed; they are lying on the tied floor with the resting pillow on their head watching a TV reality show at the same time.



She had long thought she could let Fred completely out of his memories but every

time she closes her eyes it comes in flash of a picture.

This time, it came quickly. The very night she came across Fred in a party. It was Marks party. Lara first cousin boy friend and a friend to Kemi only but not to her other two close friend.

The usual ritual performance for bachelors a night before the weeding, she made her mind not to disappoint Lara who did not want to attend the party alone.

Not that she had much makeup on her, just a touch of make up. A light but attractive Makeup to catch any once attention. She wore a sexy red gown her mum got her for her last years Christmas . Her mum reminded her how she saw and eyed the gown the day they had both gone to Kelx galaxy boutique to pick up a bride wedding cloth for a friend. The gown had a nice fitting on her body. It brought out the nice curve.

The dance time was called up she was having a chat with another Lara when she

Notice with a side eye view the handsome young guy stealing a look at her. She obviously sense it not a spiteful look but an admirable one. In thought, telling her she Looks sexy and dateable.

She manages to ignore the look in as she feels completely like her a fish out of water.

Few minute later, she turns to see a figure she had earlier tried to ignore standing next to her, she didnt know weather to smile or get upset as it was sudden.

Hi? He said aiming a smile

Hmm. So finally, she replied looking at him to get all the detail in his head

Finally, what? I. he stammered with a finger over his mouth.

I could tell. I saw you over there stealing a look at me.

Hmmm. I must say I like your sense of humour

Its.. not funny Your look makes me unconformable Kemi enraged

You mean to say the way I was steering at you?

Are you in any way related to basket mouth? She asked looking into his hazy eye

I do look like his brother. right? Flushing a temping smile at her.

No, you sound more like his younger brother but in reverse

Then, I am a guy to be with.

uhh not exactly

Why am my so confident you like me. He told her feeling more relaxed.

Excuse me Mr she shrieked harshly feeling more irritated.

You look prettier when you are angry. He slots in a more soothing conversation

to easy the already tense atmosphere.

I like your smile and I like you. Im in love with you.

Oh just like that you just love a lady over a short inviting conversation?

Honest claim I suppose

I dont even know you

Well then, Im Fred he starch out his hand for a hand shack

Im Kemi she replied responding to the gestures

From then, they begin to talk. Having a long chat, this resulted in the exchange of

Numbers and later series of dates.

One thing surprises Kemi more and she hasnt been able to actually tell how tricky

Fred was. He has an apartment close to Lekki a well-furnished three-bed room duplex

with a massive compound fit for a rich bachelor of his type. They see often and Fred

wasnt one of those guys that have his cell phone password. He allowed her access to

his phone, laptop and most of the things going on in his life.

She sometimes feels all the worst incident of recent could be a nightmare probably,

She was dreaming and sooner she will wake up, and then realize she was married

to the good guy in Fred.
The same thing happen over again she woke up on the couch, she was right in Yemis

Living room with the TV still on and the movie ended

Chapeter4

Six months has passed, Fred had constantly visited Kemi at the office but she gave a

Stern warning to her secretary not to give attention to Fred whenever he came around.

Just tell him I am in dispose. That was the instruction she told Chima.

He knew he hurt her so badly.

But he couldnt tell her he was married. He enjoys her comfort and her love, submission and humility. Not that he hate his wife, but he found what he wanted in his wife and stick to it.

Paul, his friend tried to talk him out of it but the more he tried to convince him, the worst the situation gets.

Kemi can never be yours. You are a married man bro. Paul sweetly assured him and tried his best to talk sense into Fred at the bar last weekend.
He will face it, Kemi had ignored him for long now, he must take the bull by the horn.

This afternoon, the secretary informed Fred as usual.

She is indispose
Did you always deliver my message? He asked with his voice trembling.

I always do he whispers. Just as these two were conserving

She appeared from the entrance of her office her face shown with shock and surprise

She was not expecting any visitor not even Fred at this time.

Hi Fred quickly mumbles under his breath as Kemi eyed him.

She ignores him and makes her way back to her office. Fred followed her calling her name

With a sound his hasty movement. The dark seated secretary stood up to block his way but it was rather too late.

Fred opened the door after Kemi and found his way toward her. She was already standing by the widow looking down the bottom of the office her flashing with anger

The office wasnt the same has he saw it six months ago. The furniture has been change, the walls repainted and the fragrance smells nicer this time.

Just like he reads in the foreign books, people change things in their life when things change. He presumes he was part of that change.

Kemi please just hear me out. He almost got to his knee pleading

What do you want you cheat? She glare with tears in her eyes

I know I hurt so deeply but I love you

Oh love, did you just say love. How can you talk about love? When you lack the first thing about love.
She yelled in anger moving away from the

Widow. She seems to be arranging the untied papers on her table but her attention


Completely out of it. She continued talking; avoid looking at Fred in the eyes

You are married.. You lied to me... I trusted you, gave you my love.

I know... but He made a step confused if touching her was a good idea

That it... you messed up with my body and my trust and you come back hoping I will dance to you musi.

I never said I was right all I need if for you to understand.

Understand what Mr playboy. You toss my heart like a coin and you feel that is forgivable? I am not a call girl neither am I a piece of meat meant for your feast

Its true I am married but for what is what it I am

Then go back to you wife... she yells . This is an office not a venue to explain your misdeed

She made her reason for Fred to leave. Freds eyes became red with pity. Tears filled
His eyes.

Oh god why is all this happening. For so long he suffered from his wife and now, his
Only happiness has turn into a nightmare.

He waited for long hoping Kemi will look at him but she completely gazed her eye on the ceiling. She turns aside. She wasnt willing to settle an score with him.
There was nothing to discuss. It is no point trying to give him chance. He belongs to someone else. She will only be a fool to build a castle in the air with him.
The memories they both share was thoughtful but not a one to hold on to.





Down at outside Kemis office, Fred felt frustrated in his car, he was much confused what to do at this moment. He left home for so long now, though he paid just three different occasional visits to his children spending a day with them and the two other occasion hours with them.

During those visit, his wife tried to be good. Fred wasnt in the mood to listen to her. He only still keeps her as his wife to save his children from any truism

He promised himself even as a little boy not to marry two women or divorce is wife but the worst wind of life his trying to change his plane.

The last visit he paid to his children. They were so much happy to see their father, they missed him so much and the daily constant question of when he was going to come back has nearly aggravated their mother. She tried lots of time that she didnt try her best to keep her promise of bring their dad home. But her effort has been fruitless.

Fred had a long missed chat with his children he is a good moon light storyteller. He tells his children stories from his head without having to sit and think. It will just come up the moment he sits to tell it to them

When he left home, his wife tried to feel that space but she wasnt such a good children story teller.


He got home this night, he was confused all day what he would do with his life. His life has been more complicated. Seeing his children, he knows will take away his sadness. He then decided it was time he went home not to see his wife but, to make up for the time he lost with his angels.


The moon was bright that night so, the night wasnt as dark as usual.

Bose was sitting in the dinner room busy with her apple laptop. She was engrossed with the proposal, which she has to submit in few days. She hasnt been able to concentrate more on it. Her husband absence gives her so much trouble .She never thought she would miss him this way.

For so long, the love she never thought she has for him has grown deeply and she is beginning to feel she cant do without him.

It was nearly 8 pm, Dammy and Clara had their dinner an hour ago, the were not much interested with the program me on carton network. They fight over the remote control on who should be in possession of it. Clara wants to watch nickelodeon while Dammy like to watch Disney channel. Sometime, the two never agree on one thing.

Bose struggle to concentrate and ignore both of them, but they were both calling her attention into it, asking her to intervene.

As the elder, Dammy always want to have her way just Clara wouldnt give her a bit of a chance.

Mummy calling out to Bose who was watching in anger deciding on what to do with the two.

They struggle with the remote control turning out the channel increasing, raising the volume of the channel.
Bose was a way yelling at them when the horn of a car, which drove into the beautiful elegant house, suspended all actions.

The girls rushes to the sliding widow, it was a big surprise indeed the one they were not expecting at all. For weeks, their questions have been to irate their mum and they too had try given up asking the same questions they will obviously not receive an answers to.

Fred drove in. the house he left for so long. Many people wonder why he often says he is going to his house and not he is going home. The car finally halts.

Dammy and Clara were already standing in front of his door. He gently opens it to avoid hitting either of his loving kids.
Daddy they both shouted out in joy waiting for him to lift them as usual.
Like they expected, he lifted them up one after the other, kissed them on their fore head.

We missed you so much daddy. They both chuckle
I missed you too. My little angels.

The gate man was standing behind the car quickly greeted his boss as he turn to open his boot.
Welcome oga We don miss u for here sir.
Thanks okoro I hope youve been doing fine.
he grim a smile.
Okoro would have missed his oga. though, he misses him a little. His salary that would have been a problem is always paid into his account immediately.

Daddy what did you buy for us?
Well daddy got you the best of the best. He opened his boot, the kids were happy to see two medium size box and two big hairy pink teddy bear.
He brought the teddy bear out and handed each to them. He gently, presses the stomach of each.
Muumuu. I love you and I love you... the sound of the teddy bears makes the girls giggle a smile.
Thanks daddy

From the widow, Bose watches all this display. She loved it.
How loving he is she thought to herself. Could he ever forgive her for all her wrong? Will things be right between them again she thought as she watches the gateman, his children and her husband coming into the house with the boxes smiling

She adjusted her cloth, and face. She trying to make herself look nice and presentable before the man he had less cared about.

Thank you okoro Please drop the box and leave. I will see you later.

You are welc..ome his Bose greeted trying to be homely with him.

Hi. He barely answered back.

Fred fiction what the night would be, from past happening, his wife could have jump at him the moment he appears from the door. She quizzes him with tons of questions and alleged him for seeing other women

Why was she nice this time, could this be one of her tricks
He imagine as he tries to open the box for his children to unload the clothes and other gift he got for them.

Can I get you something to eat? You must be tired. She whisper under her breath
Fred on his part became confused, he never for once had such dream of this good gesture flaunt at him by his haughty wife. and he believes he could never dream such. He pay no attention to her, offloading the gift in the box.
Often times, he came home like this, his wife would thwart him from sleeping in their room. He was prepared this night, not to make trouble with her.

What is happening? he ultimately blink up.

I am your wife and its my duty to do this?
You mean screw up our marriage.
Dont be paranoid. You may
Thanks for the gesture but I am fine. He swiftly interrupted her in a flare, ignoring the honest smile now over clouding her.

Bose I know you. I am no longer falling for your tricks. Arent you tired of making me miserable?

"I am trying to be nice here end here you are reading meaning into my action. She almost yells hiding her anger beneath her breath.

Bose knew within her how hard it will be to convince her husband that she had become a better person, He has not iota of her repentance which she was willingly to show. She struggle to fight the combat battle she passed through in the last five month. Her in-laws put her through a rough time. She couldnt blame them much. They are completely aware of the live she lives with her husband.

Fred left his wife in the deliberating mood. He was not going to fall for the fight she wasnt plan on her part to throw at him.
One lesson she learnt in this past few month is submission. It was too late to change what has been done in the past but it could be corrected. Her mother advised her.
It will be a bit hard for Fred to come to terms with her since altitude. She only needed to give him more chance and she hope he would also provide the venue for this new turn-up.

She stood speechless as Fred declines her good gesture. Fred I am talking to you. You should give me the courtesy of responding to my good gesture.

Are you trying to pick up another fight?

I am not in the mood to fight. I

Then let me know when you are in the mood. He took a deep breath.

Bose begin to wonder how wild both of them have grown apart these years. All she wanted now is a happy home.

Fred... she called his attention. I am trying here to be a good wife. I have changed.

Oh....change uh... he snared. Imposing a smile.

May be you now have a different meaning to that. Bose you can never change its who you are.

She fined his statement discouraging she stood speechless, thinking through, he watch as Fred walk away nodding his head. She could hear him faintly.

She's change. Liar Can the devil really change?

Mrs. Chiamaka explains this, Fred will misjudge his action. She mustnt fight as warned but he was losing patient with him.
Tomorrow is another day. She compose her anger, went back to the living room, she helped her girls with the box and sent them to bed.


All night, she kept her eyes opened thinking, her eyes permanent on the turning ceiling fan which runs with her thought. All her thought echoes through the room and the vibrating fear of losing her husband make her quiver.

She imagined what Fred must be thinking about on outside that room, she could hear the slow music from Freds telephone.

A solemn music Fred loves to listen to each time they have an argument. He is definitely angry with her. She thought standing up from the bed.
She feels absolutely itchy. Its hard to wink her eyes. Not at this time she meant to make peace.
My God Fred thinks Im nothing to turn good. Im so confused. She aims her hand to get the tissue paper on the dressing table.


All through the night, her mind travelled back to her first meeting with Fred till the day they finally knot the tie. It was the only memory she could give credit to. No matter what it takes she was ready to have Fred back but she wasnt sure if Fred wanted it

Chapter five
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The next morning, Bose woke up early. She spent the night thinking. Her marriage is about to end. She did not need any prophet to tell her. Unlike other women whose marriage wreck havoc pending on their husbands sexs scrape, her marriage has been blessed with a wonderful man. She stands at the eager of losing it all.
Exactly 5:53, Bose alarm giggle, she touch press a small bottom at the top of the table clock. She left a small note on the table; it reads more of an apology message then a permission note.

Bose
I am so sorry for leaving home early I have to see my mother and its very important. Please help me take care of the kids.

She drop the paper, she open her small brown purse to drop her black pen. She knows for sure, Fred cant ignore the last sentence. She recognizes the love he has for his kids. That was one of the weapon she used to work unfairly against him.

She needed to talk to her mum. The only person she belief could help her out of the mess she created gaudily for herself.

If she knows a better way to solve this mess she could have done it all alone. Moreover, she need a second advice.

The gateman was surprise when she called him. It was Saturday morning and her Madam always spent most of her time at home on this day. Even if she means to go out which she solemn do, it wouldnt be so early
Her attire was actual, simple but elegant. She did not wear any make up not even a lip stick but her hair is well dressed and neat.

MadamI hope all dey well. His looks tells, he was confused and from the tone in his voice,
She knew he was confused but she wasnt ready for small talk

I am going to my mother. He mutters as she drives close to the gate.

She drove out of the compound. For all the years she spent in her marriage, she never cared to make her husband happy. she never been worried in all life. This time, she feels unsecured than ever. She prays she get the solution to solving the problems.

She drives along the road. Few cars travel along with her. She sobs in silent continue driving, beaming bitterly she want her life to be back to life.

She finally arrived at her mothers a beautiful building in the country side of Lagos sate. The compound looks quiet as usual. It was quietly different today.

She alighted from the car, not to happy, she knock on the door gently, but hard enough to call her mothers attention who was expecting her call. She calls her up at night, their long talk called for the meeting. Mr. Salami need to tell her the secret she been hiding for so long. She could no longer keep the secret within her.

She came out from her room still in a night ware. Her face is swollen and her eye red filled with tears. She tries to hid it from her daughter the moment she walked in, it was not easy hiding her express.

Good morning mummy she greeted staring into her swollen eyes... Mummy what is the problem youve been crying she asked surprised to see the thoroughly red eyes. She only saw her mum in that mood years back. That was at the time her parent still lives together.

Could it be her crisis with her husband that is causing sorry for her mother? She stood waiting for responds as she asked her mother why she had a swollen eye.

Thank God you came in time, I need to tell you something, its very important before we talk.
Kemi was confused, looking at her mum pointing into one the couch in the living room, she gently sank into it.


Mum, you are scaring me I hope all is well you look sad, an your eyesmum


You dad did not leave us I cheated on him..

Mystified, thinking she didnt hear her well. She asked her mother to repeat what she said. The only story she knew and the only one her mother told her which compelled the hatred she feels towards her dad so. Any time any one refers to him, she fleered up with anger. He is definitely the part of his life she hates to mention.

Yes your father did not cheat on me I did surprise she sat on the couch looking into her mother eyes. She listens to her story her eyes were wide open. She made several attempt to speak, but no word came out. All this years she was kept in darkness. She scrunched her eyebrow together; she took a deep breath to hear the truth


The truth

Three years, after I got married to your dad, he lost his job. Before then, your dad was a wealthy man he was envied by his friends and my friends also envied me. Your father cherished me so much. He never cheated on me.

We lived like king, I was a house wife at that time, and I knew I could do better as a business woman. My friend introduced me into a big dress selling business. Even though your father didnt consent with me, I went into that business. That marks the beginning of our failed marriage. I started travelling to Dubai to buy cloth and bags.


I travelled several times and then, I had a son who was just a year old, Magi the house help was always home with him. I took that advantage to. I was selfish not putting your fathers feeling first. I became a nagging wife that wanted to have her way. Money became my idol and I worshiped it with all passion.


Things went on vicious between us for years; I didnt want to get pregnant again. I was making lots of money and sometimes, I slept with the custom officers to have my seized goods realized.

After my business grows to its climax, your father lost his job. He became so depressed. in spite of not been ignorant of the suspicious business, he invested all his saving. I became the bread winner of the family. I suddenly became proud, arrogant and. I particularly made his life a hell.

Things got worse when my son fell ill, my husband was away for one of his interview, I didnt return from my business trip as I thought. The house help was gullible. She said she got the expired paracetamol she gave from my son from a racked chemist shop.

He died before I arrival from my journey. Despite all this trouble, my husband didnt stop loving me.


Later on, I notice I was pregnant, I did not want to put your father into the, but our family doctor called your dad, informed him of my intention to abort the baby. When he came home that evening, he confronted me; I picked up a big fight with him. I wanted to end the marriage but your dad wanted to keep it.

When I had you, your dad became happy. You both have the same smile. He had always told me he wanted a baby girl.

Months, I decided to venture into exporting of raw African foods to London. I knew your dad wouldnt support me so; I approach my friend to help me convince me.

I saw the look on your dad, that day, he stare like a lion waiting to devour me with curiosity. More furious with me, He screamed out on my friend, warned her not to see me again. He said she was a bad influence on me.

I also became angry with your dad. He had no job, his business had completely botched and I was the one supporting the family. I started provoking your father. Every step he took in the house I made a chance to create a big fight I wanted him to be the one to end the marriage.

Your father is a very aggressive man unable to control his anger, anytime we argue, I make sure it ensure into a fight. In as much as he tried to control himself, he still battle with it. He beats me giving me burs over my face. Sometimes, I end up at the hospital.

I felt this pain but I had to let him out of my life. The next morning, he would come to the hospital begging me, with profuse tears. My parents were angry with him they didnt at any time listen to his side of the story. But they love him and their reaction didnt help me. My parents wanted my marriage to work out as my husband feels.

When you became clock seven, the love between me and Mr. Richard had grown. He was your dads business partner, the same one who cheated your dad of his money.
I was at a trip in London when we met; he was not scared to approach me even when he knew he had cheated your dad.

My friends advised I date him. They assured me I wasnt going to regret any action.

I started dating him, saving all the money I had the opportunity to get from him.

He is spending me back the money he cheated my husbands money I thought every second I feel culpable. Time pass, then the guilty went off. Your father became suspicious but he had no idea whom I was dating

Your father got an emergency call one afternoon; he needed to travel to Kaduna. One of the companies he wrote out application called him for interview. I laughed, making mockery of him.

In that year he was invited to six different oral interviews but wasnt called up for any appointment.
Still, your father loved me; he was willing to keep the marriage.

For two days, I was home alone; I invited Mr. Richard to visit me. I ascertain him my husband had gone to Kaduna. He wasnt going to be back in two days.

That nigh was a night that my life became a nightmare. I had sent you to bed before your father arrived. I had no idea he was coming home that evening.
After you had gone to bed, Mr. Richard arrived our home. He came with lots of gift as promised.

We fell into the chair, he was over me we started kissing. We nuzzled over my breast when we felt the door opened. I had forgotten to lock it back the moment Richard entered. I saw the look on your dads face. He was disappointed and furious


Mr. Richard took his shirt, he ran outside the house. Your farther took out his belt and begin to beat me. He was furious and he continued to hit me. I fainted in the process. He rushed me to the nearest hospital. He became afraid I was going to die. When my parents visited, they were both mad at him . That was the end of the marriage. My parents threaten to sue him.


That was how your father left the house, the company he got appointment with, offered him a job in Canada. It was easy as he had a degree from the county.

I was miserable but I couldnt tell anyone the truth I am so sorry. I didnt know his reasons for not telling anyone.


Mr. Salami coughs clearing her throat after revealing the truth to her daughter. She has been hiding this for so long saying it makes her feel a sense of relieve. Bose sat on the couch staring at her mum in total disbelieve.

You did all this? And you lied to me... you are a wicked woman she accused her.

Im sorry I knew I... what I did ...was bad, evil but Im still your mother she came close try, to touch her.

How could you hid this from me all this years and you want me to forgive you I should not be here to listen to your advice... she stood up from the couch and made her way to leave.

Bose step back avoiding her mum from touching her

All because of you I was evil to my husband. I treated him badly. I was you you saw it but kept quiet...

Please... Listen to me... she tries to console her.

There is nothing to listen to I hate you! She yelled out, bursting threat of murder if her mother came closer. She became frustrated with high tension; she took her purse and stridently rushed out of the house.

She went straight into her car, starts the engine, then she zooms off ignoring her mother call.

Chapter six



In Fred apartment with his children, he woke up not long after Kemi left the house. He did not know when he drifted off from his awful thought. Life is too short as he hear people say but why cant the short time he has to spent on earth gives him the greatest happiness he desire. His sibling kept him at arms length, the thought of straggling Bose ring through his mind. He envisage if that, would solve is problem or bring back the trust between himself and Kemi.

He checked his wrist watch, glanced and dart his eyes around the room, the voice from the living room echoes rigidly. That must be Dammy he thought. He got into his pants and made a way through the door, but why is she calling his mum this early, the sight of the living room was void just the furniture.

Dammy? He called out looking out for her.
She appeared from the kitchen with tears all over her; he could sense panic and fear in her trembling voice.
Where is your sister? Holding her and trying to cuddle her to himself.

She is sleeping she whispered quivering

Her face had gone wide and her eyes red. He looked steadily and intensely at his father. Fred knew she must be worried, she obviously wants to say something. He stared back into her eyes with an assurance countenance in his voice.

Angel, you can tell daddy anything I promise to be here.

She busted out crying; he too became more petrified worrying why a seven years old girl would wake up on a morning like this into tears. He held her too himself petting her.

Is mum dying? She suddenly coughed those words.

she asked again this time in a louder voice

He became confounded. He knew his daughter to be a curious prying girl but such question arose his fears.

I saw mummy die in my sleep... And she is not in her room.

Its only a dream no body his dying no body... he invited a smile trying to reassure her.

He had barely finished petting her when he cited a note on the table, he made a quick step towards it. He glances at it over again.

Dad is everything okay. She asked waiting for a quick respond

Yesangel your mum went somewhere, she want me to take care of you..
She smile looking at him,

So, mummy is not dying?

Sure you mum is healthy.

He went into the kitchen, just as he knew it to be, it always look neat and tidy. The plate sparkles, the gas cooker white and the sink neat. He opened the fridge, he was glad. His kid loves to have bread as breakfast. He brought out the bread, heart a kettle of water.

Dammy went back into her room, Clara was up rolling on the bed, and she feels a little weedy or lazy to stand. The girls knew the morning was going to be the best theyve experience in the past one year.

Every morning, they watch their parents struggling to greet each other, other times; they watch the nag departing anger bewitching them, providing a way for the worst goodbye. They were happy to be with their father this morning.
He served the bread with the omelet egg he prepared, He placed a cup of tea each beside them. And quietly, he took a seat next to Clara

Its been a long time we had breakfast together Clara told his dad picking into his eyes.

Yes and mum is not withus someone is always left out Dammy quickly added looking away to evade her eyes meeting with his

Someday I believe it will be I want you too to be happy... he told her faking a sincere smile

Are you happy? Dammy asked his father in a less beaming voice.


Im happy... he denied changing the topic...

Eat your food... He snapped. You both know the rule here table manner uh.. So, you too, just have you breakfast. We shall have a nice chat later. He lied knowing he needed to find a way out of the house as soon as his wife returns

He let them have their breakfast maintain the table manner rule. He had his eyes fixed on his food. The trauma of breaking off with their mother would damage the love between him and his kids. He wasnt ready to sacrifice that for any thin. He also needed to be happy. He considered for a while things that might happen if he dissolves his marriage.
His children will grow up raised with a different idea; they will never be close as family and it could cause a psychological breakdown.

He assured himself that his wife suffered a fathers affection as a child. He will do anything to protect his children for facing the same course.

He has pretended for a long time, acting happy to protect his childrens happiness. He still loves them and would do anything to keep his marriage. Loving his wife for the sake of his children is hard but he know it will be a bitter pill for him to swallow

He took his phone. All he has in his gallery been Kemis picture, their time together at the beach, series of dates, the visit to the museum and the movies altogether. He smiled as he glance through forgetting he was at the dining table with his kids

Daddy? Clara shapely called out to him awaking his from his dream world. You are smiling all to yourself.


Uh not really finish with your food. He kissed both girls in the forehead and head up to his room dialing Kemis number.



More often, Fred hate getting attach to people, he fight getting them off his life when the need come. He cries even as an undergraduate student when he was ready to resume back to school.
Whenever he cousins visit, he tries to hide the tears feeling their absence even before their departure.

He sought to call Kemi for the last time, not to make things up, but to apology for his breach of trust and for taking advantage of her. He agreed with her when she said he used her to buy his happiness. He had much happiness been with her but his children gives him more joy. He wished she was the mother of his kids but, he believed fate has dealt with him and he needed to face reality.
He wasnt; ready to get back with his wife. He tried all he could in the past to make things work. The increasing bizarre behavior of his wife, strike a dead end. He will not dissolve the marriage but he concludes never to act as a husband but a loving father.


He dialed the number several times, he wonder whom she might be speaking with. For hours, the line was busy. He waited lying on the bed with the puffy pillow over his head. His bones were weak he tried to suppress the weakness reaching through his hand. The sudden weakness scares him much. He remembered he hadnt taken his drug. He aim to the half bottle of nestle water on the table, he opened the box of drug and swallow three tablets with the water.

His doctor warned him just barely three weeks, ago. His blood pressure had risen to a high degree. His doctor complained, warned him to desist from whatever might be causing a serious depression. He is likely to suffer from a dysthymic disorder. Doctor pat feared the risk of having to treat such patient. Most of his patients with the illness die after long treatment. His hospital have only been able to manage view. Fred stands the risk of having a cardiac arrest if he didnt take caution.

Fred lay on the bed still dialing the number after thirty minute; the phone rang constantly with each ring sending more hope. At the fourth ring, she heard her phone ring from the bath room, she was just having her bath after a long sweet sleep.

Hello she answered with a smile that was glaring.

Hi... How... Was your night... he asked her stammering with fear.

We need to talk please dont turn me down. He added feeling on easy tapping his feet quietly

I have a flight to catch up this evening I am relocating back to Texas

Oh... Can we talk before you leave? He voice changed he wasnt too happy to hear her leaving but he was thankful he made the call

Uh... I hope all is well...

He was confused what to say. He kept a minute silent before telling her how much he loved her; he needed to see her before she leaves and he would appreciate if she could accept the invitation.
They struck up a conversation and finally decide to meet at lick lip eatery. The one close to Kemis office opposite her of office

Even still, Kemi knew their relationship was over she felt pity for Fred after thinking over his ordeal. The love between them was a memorable one. She would have done all her best to keep the relationship going but for his marriage, she didnt want to be the one to dissolve it.


They concluded and planned to meet at the eatery close to the Kemis office. She hanged up smiling. He thinks of Fred sometimes. He is has a unique voice and he loves to hear him play the piano on weekends. He is one of the reasons she resigned to live in Texas. She need to get him completely off her head.
Her mum advises she comes over to start a new life. She ignored it at when she brought up the ideas but after thinking through she decided it was time yield to her mothers advice.


Chapter seven

Kemi entered into her apartment, she looked round the house, her eyes capturing every detail in the living room. She was weak, she had cried all the way in her car home. She begged God to give her a second chance. She sincerely wanted another chance to make things right with Fred. She wanted to avoid all the trouble of his wife like plague

She came into the living room... nobody was there, he glance around with her eyes picturing all the future in the house. Her girls ran quickly and they with a big welcome. They told her how their dad took care of them before she could ask any question. She needed not to ask any more she had all the information she needed. She compel up smile, asking the girls of their father.



She lifted her head up, it met with Fred, he looks handsome as usual, she need not ask; he must be going out, she thought greeting him in a loud whispering voice. She took time to observe him. He looks tempting, his hair naturally curled back, and she could sense the fragrance of his perfume in the air. He must have changed his perfume. The one she had never preserved before now.

We need to talk she told him breathing through her mouth. She wasnt going to pick a fight with him, she sense in his countenance; the thought that must be flowing through his mind. She looked at the girls, cajole them to go up into their room.

Mum and dad need to talk.. we will call you when we are through. She smiled at them stretching out the chocolate bar in her pocket. The girls grabbed it then hurried out of the room. Fred let his girls out of the room before reacting. He will not give into her fight, never again putting his hand into his side pocket to watch the drama she is about to display, he oddly squealed into her face.

What do you want from hang me arent you tired of frustrating me She was prepare for it. Nobody would believe shes changed. She was willing to take the sacrifice. She knelt down in his front.

Please... Fred... hear me out... she get close to hold his leg as she pleaded sobbing..

She had repented, but with the doubt she sees in his face, her pleading wasnt going to be the simple answer. She looked at Fred as he shook his head in disbelieve.

Dont be dramatic Bose a leopard ant wash away its sport. He bent down to whisper in her ears. He walked out on her leaving her weeping, pleading for forgiveness he still did not believe she was sorry for her past.



Chapter eight

Fred got out of the house. He was getting confused, he turn back, look at the house. He remembered Dammys dream.

Is this woman going to die? Her behavior is creepy and suspicious he soliloquies to himself. He is beginning to get scared, afraid to start his car. His hand trembling, he took a deep breath resting his head on the steering. He needed to catch up with his appointment.

He narrowly starts his car and he drove out of the compound into the busy street. His mind flashes back to the last scene. For the past years, his wife has been an upsetting wife. She never at any time apology or plead. When they got married, she was a loving sweet woman, he knew her to be submissive. But the night she pointed out, that she was only nice to get him to marry her, he had lost faith in her completely. Other women still try to hide their noxious act from their husband but his wife was the opposite. She was ready to fight him when trivial issues ensue between them.

He came into a very busy street. There were two lane on the busy road, the weather was sunny and the road was dry. Fred was lost in thought. He forgot to Trafficate He was about entering the Odutola Street. The coming lorry was close, he turned the steering towards right to avoid collision, it was too late. There was a head on- collision. He had no intention of bumping into his coming car. The lorry met with his car sharply. His car went high up over the lorry, it hit the lorrys bonnet and It land on the road. The two coming car that had no knowledge of what was ahead also hit his car to a side leaving it totally wrecked. The scene was horrifying. In a spade of time, the policemen had surrounded the place. Fred was in the car laying unconscious helpless.

The road safety men informed the government hospital who came to rescue Fred and the other three injured victims from the other vehicles to the hospital. He was rushed to the hospital almost dead. His blood was cover in his blood. The broken glass had paired into his eyes and his noise bleeding.


Kemi became worried; she was there at the eatery waiting for Fred. She was beginning to get upset.

How the hell could he stand me up again thought angrily biting her lips. She stood up, pick up her phone. She dialed his number. It rings continuously she waited angrily to bust out her anger when he finally picks it.

What is the problem with you? I have been waitin...

Sorry madam this victim was involved in an accident. She rushed after the doctor told her he was at the state hospital.

She felt sorry and nervous. She quivers as she picks her bag rushing outside the eatery. Her heart begins to bump. She starts her car rushes to the hospital. Calling his name

She met two nurse at the door, they were busy discussing on the accident. Her through comb hair had gone loss and her makeup washed off with teats and sweat. The nurse led her to the doctor. He looks serious. The patient needs to be taken to the O R immediately.
Are you his wife? We need to take him t for surgery

No... We are friends but I will let his wife know about this she was confused whom to call. The accident was fatal and he suffer from heart injury. He must be operated on immediately. Kemi became scared. She was a bit confident as the doctor assured him fred was going to get better.

Fred on the bed looking cuncontoius could not surpress the pain that runs, through his head. A sharp pain went through his spain his breatehing is becoming labouered.
Kemi stood at a cornmer outside the hospital, she called fred friend max. she promise not to have an encounter with fred;s wife after the incident that left her embrassed. Beside she his not a fan of her, they never at anytime excahnage number.

Max came in with fred down the about thity minute later, his parents also came to the hospital. The hospital was filled with tension. Everyone panic sown the hallway feeling nervously rached losing hope.

Freds wife apooeched bose who sits at a corner praying silently for fred. Her eyes were swollen she confort her self beliving fred as a fighter. Hf.rselg will fight this he assured hierself.

Raising her head high, her eyes met with Bose who eyed her. She looks pailed , worout and frustrated.

I want you to stay off my husband I love him and he loves me I mut have made some mistake in the past, but we will pass through it. She wishperd avoiding others from hearing them.

Some group of doctors are in the operating room cutting your husband in the heart trying to save him. And all ou think about is ayour failure as a wife. To have have shame? She almost scream out on her.
Are you taking to me

Yes Im taling to you I broke up with him. He never told me he was married. He loves you as his wife but you pushed him he wanted more you made he come after me.. he wanted to be happy because you made him miserabele. She told her weeping and wiping her tears.


The doctors in the operating room, begin to try their best, he could not fight it anymore, his heartbeat went low, the lost much blood, they coluldnt save him. He died with the operation not completed and his heart opened.

Time of death 5:25 pm, the senior doctor whispered lodudly. Making way out of the room.

He came out to meet his family, Bose was about responding beack to Kemis remark when she cited the doctor. He looks sad, his eyes turn red and his voice trmbling.

Im sorry.. he lost much blood we tried he fouht to stay alive we lost him he finally drop.


Oh no Kemi screamed when she heard it. Her bllod went cold. She passed out just immediately. His mother creamed out wailing loudly, his friend held his wife who grap the doctor holding tight to his lab cloth. Kemi was taken to the hospital room by the nurse.

The sence turn sad. Bose sat on the chair thinking. He quivers taken back to a day back when fred return from the hospital. She demanded to see his corps.
She eneter the room, he was laid on the bed lifeless, cold, not motionless. He held him rest ed her head on his body.

I am sorry please forgive me. Fred oh she continued to apologise. The nurse who showed her to the room tried to console her/ she pleded to let him remain with him.

Three hours later. Kemi woke up on the hospital bed. She looked up into the celing. Her friensds were with her. They feel pity for her. They console her as she continued to cry . wishing fred didnt die. He was a good man hshe snotred.
Her friend console her. They felt pity for fred ailso. He was too young to die. Not at this time when he want to be a good man.
Kemi got a call from her friend at airport. She was going to miss her fight. She didnt care at all. She will wait to attend freds burial. She owe him a big deal.
She vow to pay her last respect before leaving for texas. That the only way she would become happy they met.



At freds apartment his wife sat on the floor in the living room. Detractor console the family. His children, sat at a corner held their fathers portrait in the hand. Their leg is hold to rest heytheir chest resting their back against the wall.

Three days, have passed, freds parents had confronted his wife, his mother assured the wife of having a thing to do with his death. She reminded her how her famly have been in hell. Fred was not a happy man before his death. He did not die a happy man because you made his life a hell. The faimy kept their distant when she became a nusainan.
No body in her husband family belived she wanted to make peace before fred died.

I hope you are happye is dead. He died because you pushed him. he doctor said it. Fred died becaude he was already suffering from bipolar disorder.

She was muttless. Short of words to say all she could do was to accept what ever plan h



TWO WEEKS LATER
His burial was well planned. Freds preent choose the church cemenrty. His wife and children came behind the car that conyed his body to the cemenrt. The atmosphere was filled with mourning and some of dirge went through the air.

Kemi came with her friends. She wore a black sun shade to cover her eyes. Her friend stood close to her.

The croed watch as the four bears let his body into the dug pit. The revernd read out the passage of the screpiture;


His daughter came out to read his a short poem she composed a night after fred. The girls have not been able to get through the sad time.


Mr fred adeniyi a loving father and a faithful husband. He is a true replicate of gods love.
Daddy was there for us. He bought us lots of gift the night before his death.

Daddy always tell us stories; we will miss his stories, love smile and most important we will miss the time he sent with us.

Dad taught us to be patient. We fill proud to have him as our dad, but now he is no more, we will forever miss him. We love you daddy. I love you so much. Goodnight dad.

Finally, she was asked to pay her last espect. She pour out sand on the coffine crying as all the sfamily left the secn.

The same night, kemi left Nigeria to texas. Shesuspended the journey till this time. The memory of fred still lives in her even after six years of marriage. The end.