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Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 1:32pm On Dec 05, 2017
Hello Guys! Here's another story from Jones Kwesi Tagbor, already posted on Youngicee. Enjoy



ABOUT

“Why I can’t love” is a true life story about a beautiful lady who went through hell in relationships. She nearly lost her sight through a terrible accident and after been saved from the hands of Francis, the occult, she vowed not to give chance to any other man in this life again.
“Why I can’t love” is very educative, motivating and intriguing. It explains all about love relationship as well as the role of the church.

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 1:42pm On Dec 05, 2017
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© Jones Kwesi Tagbor

This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

All Rights Reserved.

This work should not be reproduced in any format whether online, in soft copy or in hard copy without permission from the author (Jones Kwesi Tagbor).




Most people seek for true and lasting love when in relationship. They wished they find the special person who will meet their deepest expectations while loving them equally in return. When they try over and over, and can’t find what they looking for, they continue to work on self-improvement and try harder to understand the moving earthquake that is the dating playing field. There are those people who seem to easily find partners who want to be in committed relationship with them. They don’t seem to have to try very hard to attract partners they want. Sometimes their outward behaviour is an accurate representation of who they are.

Love is to supposed to be unconditional devoid of any form of conditions attached. I have ever loved and I think it was to the fullest. The reward I received after loving was broken heart. Not once but on three different occasions respectively. The first one was when I was in the college of Education. I met Richmond who was coming from a well to do home. He poured all sort of gift on me. My birthday’s with him are still fresh in my mind. I really loved him but he always try to find fault on me. He has no respect for my feelings and my views. I was madam wrong in his sight always as he was Mr Right. I thought I loved him but I was wrong. He only do use me as a intimacy gadget to satisfy himself at anytime that pleases him. Even how we met was somewhat a mystery.

We were placed on the same dining table. I happened to be a fresh student as he was in his second year. In the process of eating, he asked me to stand-up without knowing what I did wrong. He made me stand till it was about 3 minutes to the close of dinning before he asked me to sit down. I lost taste for the food because it became cold. After the closing prayer, he asked me to wait behind. I then asked him what I did before asking me to stand. He said I did nothing but it was because I was too beautiful for his liking so he just needed me to stand so that he could see me well.

He then introduced himself as Richmond and in second year. He asked of mine and I told him I was Esther. He said he was Sorry He made me not to finish all my food and then gave me 10 cedis to use for food at the canteen. I told him I was ok but he insisted so I eventually took the money. He took my contact and said he will call to be checking on me. He also promised of protecting me on campus so I should feel free to report any challenge I will come into contact with. He then escorted me to my hall.

Weeks passed and he actually demonstrated love and care to me. We became very good friends then at one of our chatting sections, he proposed love to me. The question he asked was would I reject him if he should tell me he loved me? I said why should I? Then he went straight and said he loves me and wants me to be his girlfriend. I told him I was Sorry for I have someone in the house before coming to school so I cannot just leave that person because I came to school. I realized he was not very comfortable with my response. I ignored that facial expression despite the fact that I lied to him that I was dating. That doesn’t mean I was a virgin or something.

My virginity was broken when I was in my Junior High School by my mathematics teacher. Because I was not very good in maths, my parents asked him to be having extra maths classes with me after school and on weekends in our house. One Saturday my parents went to a funeral leaving me and my two siblings who knew nothing in the house. I was around 15 years by then and you could imagine the rate of development. When he came he started admiring my beauty and said a lot of things that made me feel like a princess, then he said he wanted to teach me the sweetest thing on earth.

He convinced me and had his way through me. I got hurt because he was too big. When my mother returned in the evening, she saw that I was not walking properly so she asked what went wrong with me. I told her I was suffering menstrual pains. Sir Thomas gave me some pain killers the following day when he came teaching. I hate seeing him that day. I nearly reported him but the issue was he didn’t force me but only convinced me and besides my mother won’t spare me when she hears that. The whole school too will get to know about it which will bring shame to me so I kept it to myself.

So that made it clear that I was not a virgin. Richmond continued to show care regardless of the fact that I didn’t accept his proposal. I thought of this and I felt in my heart that Richmond actually loves me. He do advice me, encourages me when things become difficult for me. At times he gives me money even when I do not ask for it. He was just too nice to me. So I decided to give inn into his proposal but I waited till the last week Of the semester.

I arranged a meeting with him. He changed my arrangements and said he will take me out to a restaurant just close to the campus so that we could discuss what I have. After taking a plate of rice each, I told Him I lied to him that I had someone in the house so I have agreed to his proposal. He opened his mouth in amusement and went on his knees and thanked me for accepting his proposal. We continued with our drink and left to campus.

Little did I know that after telling him that I was dating back at home, he proposed to another lady that was in her second year just that the lady was yet to give him her response. Anyway I didn’t know that from the beginning. He became very happy. I was happy too but eeih! come to think of it. How could I fall in love within my first semester in school.

Life with Richmond was something else. Hmnm that day that we finished writing our last paper, Richmond came around my hall and said he wanted us to go out to chill since we have finished our papers. I planned leaving campus the following day so I was just packing my things when his request came in. I agreed so we planned 7pm to go to a club in town. When we got there I saw many of the students there. They were all moving in two’s. “Oh so this is what goes on here? ” I said to myself. We went to get a place in a Conner Where most people could not see us. He requested for a bottle of stone bear with two wine glasses. One for me and one for him. Hmmm I regret that day.

Just relax I will tell you everything.

This is just the beginning of the journey. Relax and enjoy the rest of the episodes.

...to be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Munae(f): 1:54pm On Dec 05, 2017
Love does not exist.
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by OlufemiWhit(m): 5:34pm On Dec 05, 2017
Munae:
Love does not exist.
undecided ....lets just enjoy the story

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by cyber5(m): 6:16pm On Dec 05, 2017
oyin boss is here with another

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Joislim(f): 8:46pm On Dec 05, 2017
OP, have you finished 'Defiled"?
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 9:08pm On Dec 05, 2017
Joislim:
OP, have you finished 'Defiled"?
Yes
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 8:29pm On Dec 06, 2017
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© Jones Kwesi Tagbor


He requested for a bottle of Stone Beer with two wine glasses. One for me and one for him. I told him I was not used to taking alcohol but he insisted that I should take it. He said the alcohol content in that particular drink was low so I shouldn’t worry. I told him not to do anything nasty in case I get drunk. He promised nothing would happen. We were served with the drinks and he took it first. I joined him with my glass halfway full.

We watched people dance and converse about a whole lot of issues. After taking about one-third of my glass, he was saying I was talking too loud. But I didn’t realized it myself. I was enjoying how the people were dancing. In fact I could sense some fun within me. I laughed over little little things that people were doing. I stood up and started dancing so I asked him to also stand so that we go do the dance.

All this while I never knew I was getting drunk. He brought his chair close to mine and told me that he feels I was getting drunk so we should leave the place. I told him he was rather drunk and not me. Seriously I was getting sexually aroused. I asked him to give me a kiss even as we were seated. He refused and said that was not the right place for that. “For Christ’s sake Esther let’s get going, It’s late too ” he said. I told him to allow me finish my glass so that we go. I took about two-third of the glass. There and then, I realized my vision was becoming somehow blurry. I held his hands to the dancing floor so that we dance.

Under normal situations I wouldn’t have done that because I was the shy type. I never knew I was among hundreds of people. I demonstrated all my dancing skills that night. Seriously I can’t remember all that which went on when we were dancing but I felt that Richmond fingered and kissed me which increased my level of arousal. The next thing I noticed was that I was sleeping beside him on a hotel bed the following morning around 7am.

"Richmond what did you do to me? And what are we doing here? Where are we at all? ” I asked all these questions looking surprised and ashamed. He said we were at a hotel and we did have fun.” Meaning you took advantage of me when I got drunk? Were you not the one that promised me that you won’t take advantage of me? Am highly disappointed in you. How could you? ” I said angrily. He said I requested for it. I quickly dressed up and we left the hotel to campus without even taking my bath.

People who saw us at the club said I was more than crazy that night, especially in the course of dancing. They even said I vomited on the floor which I wasn’t aware of. Alcohol is to be taken on a full stomach and not on empty stomach. I didn’t eat any proper food that day before taking the drink that was why I needed to vomit and the rate of unconsciousness too becomes high when you take alcohol on empty stomach. The best is to eat heavily before taking it. When I got to the hall, the hall prefect asked me where I slept the previous night. I lied to her that I went home after the paper. She said she saw me at the club with her friend’s boyfriend.

I felt a shock upon hearing that. I was quiet because I couldn’t believe my ears. She asked if she was lying. I remained silent. She then threatened of letting everyone know what I did if I do not respond to her questions. I said she was not telling lies but the guy was my guy and not for any other person. She laughed at me and said, “lover girl, how can you come to school for your first time and start dating? Then by the time you leave this school, you might have dated even the principal ” she said jokingly. She said I should give her 50ghc to treat everything as a secret or else she would punish me and disgrace me at assembly.

I gave her the only money I had, which was the Ghc50.00 and there she said I will remain her friend. She took the money and squeezed my breast. This lady would be a lesbian I said to myself. Richmond called in the afternoon and said I should meet him under a tree which we normally referred to as lovers tree because you mostly see couples there. He apologized for what happened but I asked him not to worry.

He thanked me and I confronted him with what the prefect said about he having another lady but he denied it and said he ever proposed to the person but she didn’t accept. So I shouldn’t take the prefect’s words seriously. He gave me Ghc100.00 to use as transportation when going back home.

My love for him grew up again so that evening instead of me leaving, i went to spend the night at his place. All his roommates left so we had the whole room to ourselves. To be honest I never wanted him to stop that night because I really enjoyed it. He entered me without any protection.

I phoned my parents that there was a program on campus which I was attending so I will come home in two days time. Richmond was also around to help me finish that semester well. I actually missed him when i went home. Thirty(30) minutes wouldn’t pass without us talking on phone. We kept repeating the ever enticing ‘I love you and I love you too’ as if that was not enough to make the other partner know that he or she is loved.

It was just a month break but it looked like a year to me. I just wanted to go back to school to see my Richmond. After the long wait, we got back to school. After some few weeks into the second semester, Richmond’s behaviour towards me began to change. He will complain of one thing or the other, always giving excuses for not picking up my calls or replying my messages on time. Least did I know that Richmond was just in for fun and nothing but fun. Is this ship heading for a wreck? I asked myself.

To be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by OlufemiWhit(m): 8:49pm On Dec 06, 2017
Richmond sha......Good story bro....abeg dhy holla me if update don dhy
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by AloyalNigerian(m): 2:14pm On Dec 07, 2017
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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 1:12am On Dec 08, 2017
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Least did I know that Richmond was just in for fun and nothing but fun. I tried my best to make him happy at all cost but he was never content with that. I quite remember the day he was not feeling well. I needed to stay awake throughout the night just to make sure that he was ok. I spent my academic periods making him feel good . I cooked for him, washed for him and even chose what he should wear just to make him look nice on campus.
He happened to be a very handsome guy as well (the one every girl would love to get). Having midnight pleasure with him was just as normal as anything you could think of . He rented a hostel in town just for our pleasure sessions. In order not to tell lies, he was very good at “it” and that even made me find it difficult quiting the relationship. I was deeply lost in the pool of love while he was also in for fun. He turned me into a sex maniac. Anytime he needs sex he will just call on me to meet him there.
Aside our relationship, Richmond was also dating Afia, the hall prefect’s friend without my knowledge. So it got to a point where everything was all about excuses. Today this excuse, tomorrow another and the next a different one. He has had me to the fullest so he decides when to attend to me or what to do with me. But anytime I miss his call will mean I must come up with numerous explanations.
I was thinking he was just jealous because other guys do propose to me. It got to a point where the relationship became very dark and cold. We hardly see each other not to even talk of having an extensive conversation on phone.
We were given a midsem break but I decided to stay on campus to see if we could put things in order so that our relationship could bounce back to normal. My hall prefect was also around. I knew Richmond will also be around because he was not a fan of going home after such a short break. I called him and he told me he will be going for a funeral in their village so he wouldn’t be around but will return just after the burial service.


Not knowing, he had arranged with Afia to travel with her during that period. My hall prefect became my friend because of that incidence of punishing me. I told Richmond that I will be waiting for him on campus. One night, while almost everybody had left the hall, I was asleep on my bed. It was that three in one bed but I was on the down one. Deep in the night while I was asleep, I felt someone massaging my body. I thought I was dreaming. So I was just mentioning Richmond’s name. I was actually enjoying the massage.
Before I could realize, my hall prefect tapped me on the chin to open my eyes. She was the one halfway naked sitting on me while doing the massage. She said shhhhhh!!!! . Meaning I should shut up. She said I should keep quiet, then she asked if i was not enjoying what I was feeling? She added ” forget about guys because they will only use you and dump you. Let us have fun in our own way. You have a guitar-shaped body why do you want guys to destroy it for you? I fell for you from the first day i saw you but you gave yourself to that ‘goat’ you call Richmond. Do you even know where your so-called Richmond is as we talk now? By now he is on top of Afia in a hotel far away from town. If you want evidence let me call Afia and hear something. ” she stood up from me and went for her phone and called Afia. The first two calls ended without any response but the third one went and she picked. This was their chat;
Prefect: “bad girl why were you not picking my calls? ”
Afia: “haayy baby girl you dey spoil my night give me oo I dey heaven with my husby ”
Prefect: ” really? So who be that? Or ebi Richmond? ”
Afia: ” yes now? The guy is just too good ”
As soon as I heard her say ‘yes’, my body just vibrated like a quick phone flash. My thinking pattern was in a jumble. Total cacophony. They continued with the call. The phone was on speaker loud so I could hear everything.


Prefect: ” OK then baby finish am hard oo that en babe dey campus dey werge am haha”
Afia: ” dawg am saf. She figure say she b smart pass me ”
Then Afia hanged the call. My eyes were filled with tears. As I was lying crying, the prefect was just fumbling my breast. I pushed her and asked her to get up from me. She then said I should stop thinking about that guy because that was how they do it on campus. She added that I shouldn’t call any guy as belonging to me unless the person has married me. I poured out more tears because I felt cheated and useless.
Why me? I asked myself. The prefect spoke to me in a way which made me regret ever meeting Richmond. I finally gave in to her game and we had fun together that night. She started calling me her baby from that night. I never liked what she did with me so I distanced myself from her.
The following afternoon, I packed my things and went home. I cried the whole day when I got home. My mother asked what the problem was but I just lied to her that I lost a very good friend of mine (see how guys can turn ladies into Liars!
). She tried to calm me. She pampered me like I was her only daughter. But the fact is that we are four in number and I happened to be the first born.
Richmond never called for the whole period of the break. I also didn’t call. The break was over and we got to school. I never made my mind even to see him. He hardly comes to dinning too so I didn’t see him at dinning despite the fact that we were reshuffled.
Personally I have no idea of how that Afia looked like but what I planned in my mind to do to her when I meet her hmmm. Maybe they would have sacked me from the school. One day on my way back to the hall after prep, I met him (Richmond) on the way walking very fast. When he saw me he shouted “oh my love! Where have you been? Why have you suddenly forgotten about me? I lost my phone when I got to the funeral and because I was very confused, I couldn’t even remember your number. You didn’t even asked of me from my friends. I just returned from the funeral and am on my way to your hall to ask of you. ”


I was just looking at him as he continued to talk. When he landed, I asked him whether he had finished. He said what did I mean by if he had finished. “Don’t you believe me anymore ?” He asked. ” Oh not that oo I was only asking you so that I could also tell you why you didn’t hear from me ” I said. ” OK then tell me I’m listening to you.“ he said.
“I went home because you were not coming and by the grace of God, my old boyfriend who broke my virginity and travelled abroad had returned and wanted me back for marriage. So I was busy with him. He never gave me the opportunity to make calls so I also returned today” I said to him.
He was like “whaaaat? What are you trying to insinuate? Just these few days of my absence and you couldn’t control yourself? You went to give yourself to another guy? Is that what you are telling me? ” I said ” yes you heard me right. I am not speaking in parables or idioms. Am speaking in plain language. Maybe next time ask Afia, your funeral sex mate to teach you so that you learn the difference between idioms and plain language or better still what it meant by your phone getting missing and fucking Afia in the hotel over the week. Goat!! So I was just one of your pets you use for your dirty games huh?“
I fired at him with some sort of pain in my heart. He became motionless and speechless. He was just looking into my face in shock, fear and panic just like a confused tilapia.
So how did Richmond finally responded to the shock? What happened next? The next episode surely has got the answers. Please don’t forget to leave your comments.
To be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 11:58pm On Dec 10, 2017
© Jones Kwesi Tagbor


I fired at him with some sort of pain in my heart. He became motionless and speechless. He was just looking at my face with shock, fear and panic. Initially I thought there was going to be some truth in what he said so even though i said all that for him to deny it because I was not very sure it was my Richmond the prefect was referring to. The question he asked me was how I managed to know. He asked whether I have hired spies to monitor him. It was there that I realized it was real and not a scam or something else.

He said he was sorry but he could explain. “Explain what? Explain how you were on top of Afia or how she was on top of you? Just give me way so I can go and sleep. The prefect will lock the door when it’s late. He went on his knees and was begging me. I asked him whether He has finished with Afia. He wanted me to tell him how I got to know about all this but I just moved away from him in pain.

He was still kneeling when I left there. I never turned back to see whether he stood up or not. That was my back case. I couldn’t sleep that night. I switched my phone off and all I did was to shed tears. My heart was broken beyond repairs.

Richmond tried all means to get me back to his bed but it all proved futile. Anytime I saw him on campus I do feel some sort of shock until he left to do his ‘out program’. I never had any other guy till I completed the college but I almost turned into a real lesbian.

I do have fun with my hall prefect until one day some Christian organization came to teach us something about lesbianism. According to them it was a sin and an act of the devil. They made us understand that once you are initiated into it, it can take only the grace of God to deliver you out of it. They added that those people will never inherit the kingdom of heaven.

After the teaching, they showed us some video about it and I was really touched so I gave my life to Christ and stopped that devilish act. Richmond only had fun with Afia, they were not into any form of relationship that could take them somewhere. They only meet to have fun and that’s all because after they went their separate ways after they completed.

I was posted to teach in a basic school in the Eastern Region after graduation. There, I was teaching English language. I was able to impress the headteacher after there was a 100% pass in performance when the students wrote their Basic Education Certificate Examination(BECE). the least grade they had in English was 3 and that was only 5 students out of 45 that sat for the paper. During their speech and price giving day, I was awarded the best teacher for the school. I was also nominated as the best district English teacher but I ended up as the second runner up. I became vary famous to all. Both administrative staffs and students in the district.

It was during these period that I met my second guy, William. Even with him I don’t even know how it all started because he was just a good friend and finally it turned to be a relationship.

William happened to be the circuit education supervisor. Because of my hardworking character, he liked me and took me as one of his friends. Even before he will come to my school to supervise, he will pre inform me before coming. On one of his usual duty to supervise teachers at post, he requested for launch with me. He planned it in a way that we will go after school. School normally closes at 2pm and besides I had no extra class that day so I honoured his offer.

He came with his Landcrusar so we went to a very rich restaurant in town. But seriously, immediately he asked me what drink I cared for, I had that flashback of myself and Richmond at the club (spontaneous recovery). I nearly said I wouldn’t take any drink but to avoid any form of given reasons for not taking any drink I said Alvaro would do for me. He asked if I was sure I wanted to take that and I said yes.

He took star beer and we all took fufu with meat and crab. During the process of eating, he asked me if I was dating. I asked him back why he wanted to know. He said he wanted to know because he has not seen any man too close to me ever since he knew me. I said then he should be blind because there were a lot of men around me. Almost all the male teachers including the head teacher wants me. I added that even the situation was worse in the house.

He finally broke his silence after watching me talk for about 10 mins. He said he actually likes me. This was what he said ” Esther, I know there is no way such a beautiful lady like you will remain single without men being around you like bees and sugar. I am also single and I want to apply for your heart. I know the applicants are many but I wish you treat mine with the highest consideration. I love you ”

I was just smiling as he was delivering what I call the sugarcoated speech. After he finished I jokingly asked how many ladies he has ever said that to. We all laughed over it. I had wanted to tell him about my past experience in terms of relationship but I decided not to. This is because some men will only capitalize on your weakness and use it against you some day.

I asked him to give me some time to think about what he said. He agreed. When I got home I thought of it throughout the night. I said well it’s not bad to give it a try. I didn’t hear from him for almost three days so I needed to do the calling. When the mountain refuse to come to Moses, Moses must go to the mountain.

I called him and all I said was ” you have won.” He said, “are you joking or what? ” I told him I don’t joke with the feelings of others. Come and see how happy Mr William was over the phone. He thanked me and said I was the best thing that ever happened to his life. He promised coming over to my house on that Saturday of the week. I actually arranged and ‘dressed’ my room very well . Around 5pm, he was around.

He came with some gifts. In fact he demonstrated that he was actually happy to have had me as his lover. I didn’t just accept his proposal just because he was rich. Yes he was rich but he was also respectful and God fearing. Talking about his looks, he was charming. He always rate me high anytime he comes around for supervision. To be honest, I really enjoyed life with William. He cared for me and he was not a fan of sex as compared to my ex Richmond. He was always concerned about my well-being. I do visit him at his place especially over the weekends.

My head teacher started noticing my relationship with William. His worry was why I didn’t accept his proposal but for crying out loud, he was too old to be my father. I was 27 and he was in his late fifties but a widower with three children. How can a young girl like me start life with a person who has such number of children?

I saw jealousy in his actions. Anytime I present my lesson notes he will definitely get some fault with it and write with red pen inside. He will tell all sort of things about Me to William anytime he comes around to supervise. William do tell me about his complaints to me. I explained everything to him and he also understood why he was behaving in that way.

This started making my work difficult for me so I asked William to workout things for me so that I get a transfer from that school to another school. He tried for me but the final signature from my head teacher for the transfer became a problem. I went to his office one afternoon for him to sign the letter for me and all he said was he will only do that if I should give myself to him. And that is because once I leave, he wouldn’t see me again. I nearly insulted him but I thought of it and I said to myself that my hands were in his mouth so the little thing I will do can make him worsen the situation for me.

I told him there was no way I could do that and besides he was not my man so why should I give myself to him. I left the office without even taking the letter I sent for him to sign. When I got home I went to Williams place to report everything to him. He said he has a plan. He said he would like to disgrace him if he should misbehave.

He said he will fix a secret camera in his office the next time he comes to the school. After that he will signal me to go back to him to sign the letter. If he should repeat the request I should pretend to accept. Even if possible I should go naked. I told William that would be difficult for me to do. So He said I should do the little I could.

The following two days William came and everything was set. He prompted me and I went to the office to do exactly as planned. Mr Robert never got any conscience. He insisted on his request. I said OK I will do it. He stood up and came to lock the door. He came and started holding my breast and squeezing it. From the breast he started opening my zip at the back of my dress. There, I held his hands and I said this was an office so let’s continue when school is over so he should sign the letter for me. He said OK he will do that after school when we complete our task. I dressed up and left the office. Asem aba!

What happened next?

To be continued


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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 11:58pm On Dec 10, 2017
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Mr Robert, the head teacher never got any conscience. He insisted on his request. I said OK I will do it. He stood up and came to lock the door. He came came back to me and started handling with my breast and squeezing it. From the breast he zoomed into unzipping my dress. There I held his hands and I said that was an office so we should continue when school is over. So he should sign the letter for me. He said OK but he would do that after school when we complete our task. I dressed up and left the office. I quickly called William when I got to out of the office. I wished you saw how my heart was racing when I was making the call. I nearly allowed myself to be used by Mr Robert, because I became aroused when he started fumbling with my breast. I never knew I could escape that trap. William said “my dear is everything ok? ” I said with the racing heart ” William this will be your very last time of sending me on such dangerous adventure. Do you know that man nearly had his way through me? ” ” Oh my God! but I hope he didn’t succeed? ” he asked. I remained quiet.

William: ” sweetheart, hello are you there? ”

Me: still silent.

William: “sweetheart but I thought we planned this together so why would you stoop so low?”

Me: still silent I just cleared my throat for him to know that I was still on the line.

William: “Hello ”

Me: “do you really love me? ”

William: “yes I love and am always there for you. Just talk to me babe ”

Me: “so what will you do if I should tell you that Mr Robert had his way? ”

William: “well! I will take full responsibility because I asked you to do it so I will still love you. ”

Me: “you are such a darling. I love you soo much. I just wanted to see how caring you are and with this response from you am convinced. I’m safe for you. He didn’t sign the letter but he tried romance with me. I promised of giving him the real food after school so please I want you to get back immediately and complete the deal before school closes. ” that was our conversation over the phone. Within 30mins William was on campus. He managed to remove the camera from the office without the head teacher’s knowledge. He called me to his car and played back the tape. I realized he got upset after seeing him handling with my breast. He said he was not going to let this man go Scott free. I told him he should handle this case with the highest level of professionalism because without that it will mean that the tape will go viral for other people to see just for evidence. He said I shouldn’t worry. He asked of the letter and I told him it was with him. William transferred the video file to his phone by the help of his laptop and straight he moved to the head teacher’s office. When he got there according to the report he gave me, as soon as he entered, the head teacher asked him whether he left something behind and he said ‘yes’. He said he left his phone on his table the last time he came and wanted to see if it was still there. The head teacher said probably he left it at a different place because he would have seen it. William said he wanted to check maybe someone might have seen it and placed it on any of the shelves. William started searching and and then secretly removed the phone and said he has found it. The head teacher was happy and said that was good. William went to seat and when they were chatting he started playing the video. He increased the volume so the head teacher could also hear. The head teacher started showing some facial expressions of surprise. He became uncomfortable even as he was seated in a fully air-conditioned office. Then William gave him the phone to explain the video. The head teacher said he could explain. ” I’m listening, go ahead. Is that what you do with your female staffs over here? ” William asked. Mr Robert started sweating. He said ” boss please it is not what you think. Please let’s fix this matter here. I know your relationship with the lady in question but please I will do everything you want me to do just to let this case remain here I beg of you. ” Mr Robert pleaded with William. William asked him why he did that and he said it was just because he has a weak ego and that led to that. William asked him to sign the letter for me with immediate effect. Mr Robert quickly signed the letter. After that William asked him to call me to the office. When I got there I felt the tension in the room. Mr Robert gave the letter to me and asked me to sit down. Then William said for his punishment, he will make sure he is axed from GES completely for sexual harassment of his female staff. After passing the judgement he said I should stand up so that we leave the office. I felt bad for Mr Robert so I asked William to reduce the punishment because it was too harsh for him. Besides he has children to take care of but William said ” if he struggled before getting food on his table, next time he will know how to protect his reputation”. He walked out of the office, straight to his car and away he was gone. The secretary was even calling him but he wouldn’t mind anybody and away he went. I called him on phone and he said I should come to his house after school so that we talk. I also came out of the office without saying anything and straight to my class. I went to William after we’ve closed. I pleaded with him to reduce the punishment for the head teacher. He accepted my offer and said, instead of total dismissal, he would make them demote him to become a class teacher. Now my transfer letter was ready so I was to leave that school to my next new station in the following term. My joy was that I won’t be there to be seeing my head teacher become a class one teacher or something else just because of me. My conscience won’t allow me. I spent the night with William that day. It was all fun. The video he watched also increased his libido. I made him your actually feel like a real man that night. In fact I gathered the experience from Richmond to satisfy my prince charming. William was just the type of man I needed in my life. He has that patience for ladies. He do advise me on many issues, he makes sure that I was always happy. We stayed happily eventhough we were not legally married but my parents were aware about his presence around me. Before the term went to an end , the disciplinary committee consisting of the director of education at the district level, other head teacher’s, William and other stakeholders of the school sat on the issue and the final punishment was read out to Mr Robert. He was made to teach class two (2) and his rank in the education field was also reduced three levels down. Anyway I will say it serves him right because you don’t eat your cake and have it back. My time was due for leaving to my new station and because I don’t have my own car, William decided to take me with his car. On our way to my new station something mystery happened. We were involved in an accident. The tragedy of my life. Hmmmm life.

Did we survived the accident? What was the cause and what happened to me. Let’s go to the next episode.

To be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 11:51am On Dec 11, 2017
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My time was due to leave to my new station and because I don’t have a car, William decided to take me with his car. As we were in the car going, we did chat about a lot of issues some of which include how I was going to miss my prince charming and how the last night’s experience was, in terms of how strong and skillful he was when it come to what you think am referring to . We also touched on how bad I was feeling for Mr Robert. Occasionally you will see him rubbing his right hand on my thigh even as he was driving. It was all fun in the car.
Out of the blue, there was this Ford driver who tried to overtake five cars in a role. Our car was the second in the lane. Unfortunately for the driver, it was a long vehicle in front that was causing the slow movement of the cars. Also the car just behind the long vehicle also didn’t know that there was an oncoming vehicle that was on top speed coming from the valley and so he didn’t allow the Ford bus to join it’s lane. Unfortunately, there was a serious collision between the Ford and the oncoming sprinter bus causing the vehicle in front of us to lose control.
The next thing I realized was that I was lying-in a hospital bed. My head including my face was covered with bandages. I was only allowed a space to breath through the bandage. With a faint and weak voice, I asked what happened to me. I heard one female voice, I think she was a nurse saying to me “,you were involved in a fatal accident”.
Oh my God , “but how could that happen?, Where is my husband; William? ” I asked her. The only thing she told me was not to worry. She added that William was fine just that he was also admitted at the male accident ward. I just wished I died instantly. ” Madam nurse, please I hope you are telling me the truth that my husband is fine? ” I asked and she said yes.


Not knowing William died on the spot but as professional as the nurse was, she didn’t want to worsen my condition and so lied to me.
The following day after the accident, people trooped into the hospital to check whether their relatives were there. My parents too came but because my face was covered a with bandage, I could only hear their voice. They got to identify me by mentioning my name. Upon hearing my name I responded through the bandage. My mother cried to the fullest. The nurses needed to send her out because she was disturbing the Ward. My father came to encourage me and said we should rather thank God that I didn’t die.
According to him, I had some severe cut in my face that was why my face was covered. I asked him if he saw William but he only said William was fine. I asked him how serious his condition was but he said the doctor did not allow them to see him. ”OK.” I responded.
My ward was close to the OPD Where there was a television set there so I could hear whatever was being said on the TV set . On the third day around 7:30am, I was listening to the news paper review. It was there that the story about the accident was read out . According to the presenter, 45 people lost their lives out of the accident. It was reported that all passengers in the two vehicles that collided died. Some died on the spot and others upon arrival at the hospital. Also three other vehicles including ours was mentioned. In all, five vehicles were mentioned to be involved in the accident. I became more worried for William because I heard nothing like all those in the other three vehicles survived the accident .
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After a week, the bandage was removed from my face but they said I needed to go through a plastic surgery. One of my eyes was almost damaged because according to the nurses, some glasses broke into my face and damaged one of my eyes leaving the other one with refractive errors. I just knew my life has come to an end because how can young lady like me live without sight . My beauty was gone.
I had my plastic surgery a month after the incident. It was then that I was told the gentleman with me in the car joined his ancestors on the spot, and his family members even came for the body and buried.
” Oh my God!!! I killed my love! ” I said with a shout and tears run down my cheeks. ” But why didn’t you tell me this earlier?” I asked the nurse who reported the issue to me. She said they didn’t tell me becaus they feared my condition could worsen. I couldn’t see my William even for the last before he was buried. “why always me?” I asked myself.
I felt like taking my own life to the extent that it started affecting my mental faculty. After some weeks, I was referred to the counsellor of the hospital who took me through thorough counselling sessions. Had it not been for the good work of that counsellor, I don’t know how my state of life will be as of today. Oh yeah! Because all my hopes were lost. “Who will advice me again, that care, love,patience, pampering, romance …… hmmm where will I get them from?
We need to appreciate our partners anytime they are around us because regardless of how he/she is, we will miss them should they die. My parents came for me after I was discharged. Ghana Education Service never left me behind. They sponsored everything of mine and even promised of giving me some managerial position when I become fit. The Ghana National Association of Teachers was also of tremendous support. This brings to the fact that there is a good human relation in the education sector. These people never let me lack anything.


I was sponsored overseas for further treatment. There, they managed to resolve the refractive errors but I became colour blinde. I want to state that by the grace of God, the situation is quiet better now despite the colour blindness which is not very severe . With all that social support, I still missed William. He was always concerned about how we could make a good future together. Little did I know that life was soo short. God knows best. That is the statement that kept me moving. Hmmmm , may his soul rest in peace.
It is said that good people never last. I went to his family and they showed me where he was buried. I paid my last respect to his grave and left a rose flower on the grave before leaving. It was a very sad moment for me. At times I do think I was dreaming. Though my identify was distorted, the surgery, and not withstanding the fact that I now have only one eye, my looks was not that bad. After three years, GES gave me an appointment to become one of their administrators.
Hmmm, the disabled in society are really suffering. The discrimination, stigma and social rejection I went through even from my co-workers was mind blowing. It was at this office that I met my next guy, Francis. Francis hmmm… I can’t stop mentioning his name.
How was life with Francis? Why can’t I love again?
Follow me to the next episode.
To be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 11:52am On Dec 11, 2017
Hello, if you're reading, please make your comments
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Charminee(f): 8:10pm On Dec 11, 2017
Nice story bt it is kinda confusing
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by OlufemiWhit(m): 9:49pm On Dec 11, 2017
I no even understand d story again.....wat happened to the head master dat a trap was set for. undecided
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 9:59am On Dec 12, 2017
OlufemiWhit:
I no even understand d story again.....wat happened to the head master dat a trap was set for. undecided
Charminee:
Nice story bt it is kinda confusing
Corrected now, I mistakenly posted episode 4 twice instead of 4 & 5
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 10:01am On Dec 12, 2017
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The disabled in society are really suffering. Discrimination, stigma, social rejection, I went through some from my co-workers. It was as if I was a monster to the people at the office. They talked to me the way they liked, some even said I was the devil’s incarnate so they don’t come closer to me.
After work I used to be the last person to leave the office simply because I needed them to leave before I follow if not they would make me feel bad through their backbiting . I was actually sent to the district education office to work as a deputy to the procurement officer. Naturally I was a very hardworking person who will always make sure I completed my tasks in time and accepted other duties outside my job description.
One day, as part of my responsibilities, I submitted my department’s second quarter report to the district director. After checking it, congratulated me for doing a very good work. He asked me to tell him more about myself. I managed to tell him as much as my memory could recollect. Ranging from how Richmond treated me to how Williams died and finally how I became one eyed person. He felt very sorry for me and promised of making life better for me with regards to my position at the office. He said he will make sure I was promoted and promised a whole lot of packages for me.
After saying all that he has for me, I asked permission to leave to my office. As soon as i got to the gate of his office, He mentioned my name and asked me to stop. ” don’t you want to continue your life with another man? ” he asked. “Sorry sir I don’t understand what you mean. ” I responded. He said he will call me after work so I was free to go.
I thanked him and left. I realized a smile on his face before I left. I tried to understand what this man was driving at but couldn’t find the meaning . Just as expected, his call came in immediately it was 4:30pm. By then, even though work has closed, I was waiting for the other people to leave before I go. As I already said, they always look down upon me and constantly finding faults on me. The director called and asked where I was at that very moment. I told him I was in my office. He asked why I was still there but I told him I had wanted to finish with some work before leaving. He said if that was the case then he will wait for me so that he could give me a lift home. In about 15mins later, I called and informed him that I was ready. While in the car going, I asked him to explain the question he asked me back at his office.



“William is gone for Christ sake but life must go on. The Holy Book even made it clear that we should let the dead bury their dead and that is because life is a journey. This journey got a lot of junctions. People will branch to their junctions when they get there. Must you wait for them to come back to the main road before you continue driving? Certainly not. So my dear Esther, gather courage and let go of the past. Your late William even knows that you loved him but what happened was an accident. As I already said, pray over what I just told you and make a decision for yourself. ” he added.
I started shedding tears as he mentioned William as ‘late William ‘. I thanked him for the inspiration he gave me and I told him I will do just as he said. Soon, we got to my house and I alighted. I lived in a compound house with one of the workers from the secretariat, so she saw me getting down from the director’s car. Quickly, she phoned a friend back at the office and gossiped to her that I was going out with the director.
People won’t have evidence before reporting issues . The lady she gossiped to had wanted to go out with the director but because the director was very much committed to his wife, he wouldn’t compromise his stance. I couldn’t sleep early that night. I used almost the whole night to think of what the director told me. At dawn, I phoned my mother and told her everything. She also asked me to give the gentleman the chance since it was his own father that recommended me to him.
But my mother asked me to come back home so that we could think through it very well. The following day at the office, as I was seated planning of how to do my stock taking, the lady I was reported to came and said “Madam husband snatcher, know that the director is married oo. Don’t think he will give you the chance. Just stop it because it won’t work. Or do you even think he is looking for people with one eye? ”
” Oh Madam please have I offended you in anyway? And what shows am interested in the director? ” I asked. She added “there is nothing called secret in this world anymore. Or you think we are not seeing your movements? Continue hopping into his car and the day his wife will get you, that is where you will know where the power lies. ” She walked out on me after saying that.

I never got the reason for her actions. I called the director and reported what she came to do. That was when the director told me about her behavior at the office. He asked me not to mind her actions. He also asked me whether I have decided on what he told me the previous day. I asked him to give me a week for me to organize myself. I said so because I’d wanted to go see my mother before making a final decision. He agreed to my request. Over the weekend, I went home to see my parents. They were actually happy to see how good I was looking. In fact money is always good…life without money is annoyance
Had it not been the case that I had everything on my side, I would have looked very wretched. In the evening, I put the issue before them. They seem to be happy to hear that so they also encouraged me to accept Francis.
On the Sunday of that weekend, I went to church with them. At the church, I prayed for Gods direction. After the church service, I returned to my place because I would be going to work the following day. I called the director after I closed from work to informed him that I have accepted his request.
He was happy to hear that. Not knowing Francis was already around. He informed me that his son, Francis, was already in Ghana just waiting for my response. I felt shy when he said that . He gave the phone to Francis for him to speak with me. I hardly heard what Francis was saying because he was trying to slung. I asked him if he can’t speak like a typical Ghanaian. He laughed.
We scheduled a date and time to meet. He had wanted to come to the school but I didn’t like that idea. We planned to meet on a Friday after school. After school that fateful Friday, he called and I directed him to my house.” Waow! come and see the type of car he brought (Range Rover). Very expensive of course.
I told myself that this guy must be very rich. The secret was that Francis was an occult which I never knew. We went out that evening where the official proposal was made. I accepted the proposal. Not knowing by the demand of his occult, he was to marry a disabled person and after telling his masters about me, they agreed for him to marry me. Oh my God!!! Why must it always be me?
Life with Francis ‘the occult’ was something else.

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 3:31pm On Dec 13, 2017
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Francis was an occult which I never knew. We went out that evening where the official proposal was done. I accepted the proposal with all my heart . Not knowing, as a demand from his occult group, he was supposed to marry a disabled person in replace of his late wife. He actually used that woman for sacrifice.

The whole thing was just like a dream come true for him. Because with he being able to marry me will mean a promotion in his ranks as an occult, increased wealth and fame. He was supposed to sacrifice his first born that he will have with the woman, and initiate the woman into the group afterwards since they lacked women.

His father was much aware of this but lied to me. hmmm. So after his father spoke to him about me, he informed his occult masters about it and that was when they gave him the go- ahead to marry me.

On the day he officially proposed to me, he actually made me feel that despite my disability, I was still worth loving. He said a lot of things to me just to encourage me and also increased my desire to have him on my side.

I realized he had some qualities of William (my all in all). He narrated how his late wife died just before their honeymoon some horrible accident and how painful the death was to him, but all that he said were fallacies . I equally sympathized with him just as any other person would do.

Within two weeks of we knowing each other, he proposed marriage to me. Before that marriage proposal, we never had anything to do with sex. He disguised himself to be a very righteous person. so I knew he was in for good. He do bring me to work and would come for me after work. I can’t even count the number of gifts he gave to me. He was just too nice to be with. I almost forgot about William.

People will say travel and see. There are better things out there but am not relegating the fact that William was among the best lovers this world have ever produced. My co-workers who do not stigmatize, discriminate against me and referred to me as the devil’s incarnate started to get jealous of me. Now their defense was that, I charmed Francis because they saw no reason why a very rich, young and good looking guy like Francis could easily fall for a one eyed person who doubled up to be colour blinded.

To be honest, Francis was a very nice looking guy who was 43 years by then. Wealth was nothing before him. At his age, he had three mansion for himself and one for his parents. He also got four cars. But the interesting thing was that, he couldn’t mention an exact business he does to me. Anytime I asked, he will only say he was a business man in the United states.

Little did I also know that he was a drug dealer coupled with the occultism. But his father once told me his son works with an engineering firm in the states, so that was what I knew he was doing. That was why I didn’t pressure him to stress on his professional career. Within a month and a half of his stay in Ghana, we went to see my parents for them to advice us regarding our marriage ceremony which was in the pipeline.

My mother was surprised to hear me tell her that Francis never touched me since we started dating. My parents, especially my mom was happy to see me getting married. They were happy not just because I was getting married, but also getting married to an ‘American borga’ who was dorsted with wealth.

I wished you were there to witness my engagement ceremony. More than that of the princess of Brazil . People from far and near, media men and women, my family members, staffs from both GES and GNAT, etc. I was overwhelmed to see that multitude. It was a very colorful and glamorous event. Francis promised that the wedding itself would be held in the states where some top ministers of the states and other dignitaries in America will be in full attendance. It got to a point and it was as if I was daydreaming. Because how could such an opportunity get to a common person like me ? I asked myself. All I said to answer myself was “what belongs to you will always be yours. ” little did I know that Francis was just building castles in the sky. People still find it difficult to decipher how this great chance could locate me.

Still no sex after the engagement? How? When I asked him why we can’t have sex, he said his church permits sex only after wedding. I asked him the name of the church and he said ” The Strong Believer’s Church International ” I agreed to that. All he was doing was just to satisfy the requirements of his masters. I will tell you how I got to know later. We do sleep on the same bed but just like a brother and a sister in Christ, Lol . This made me to come into realization that, disability is indeed not inability. What most people fail to understand is that, the disabled in society also deserves better.

I would like to congratulate the education sector for being disability friendly. But I will also request from them that they should try to provide us with the devises and infrastructures that will enable us to unearth our capabilities. Two weeks into our marriage, I wrote my resignation letter to my director who doubled up to be my in-law. It was approved and wished me well. I wished I got someone to tell me not to resign but just request for a leave. You wouldn’t know until it happens to you.

Hmmm. Our plane tickets were ready so the only thing left to do was to officially inform my parents about our leaving. Already they were more than happy to see me. I packed almost all my belongings and sent them to my parent’s place. I even gave some out to friends. On the day that we went to their place, they had some church program in the evening so they said we should wait and attend the church with them, so that we could pray and commit our journey into the care of God. I thought that was a good idea but my husband said he doesn’t attend just any church but his church only.

Anyway, freedom of worship so we left him behind and went for the service. During the prayer session, my mother requested for a special prayer for me. The church prayed very well for me. Personally, I am not very good when it comes to prayers. Two prophecies came that evening. One was from a member and the other was from the prayer leader. The member said she saw that, someone has removed the womb of a virgin for rituals . But I was not a virgin so how could that be my problem? I said to myself.

So as the people were praying over that particular vision, I was just imagining how nice America was going to be . The second one which was from the leader said, he saw that people were clothed in black and red attending a wedding which was supposed to be white or any colour that signifies happiness but not black. He asked us to pray over it. In my mind, that prayer was for those who will do their wedding in Ghana because how can he see something that was going to happen in the Whiteman’s land. Even though I also prayed over that particular prayer, it was not with any enthusiasm. Little did I know that they were just revealing what was in store for me at my much awaited visit to America.

This world is very dark. It takes just the grace of God for one to withstand this test of time. Eventually the service came to a close around 10:00pm. But after the service, the head pastor invited us to see him for a short discussion. He asked me if I really want to enjoy my relationship. I answered yes.

He said then the person I have engaged myself to was not the best for me. He said he felt in his soul that the man was not genuine. Quickly my mother interrupted. “Pastor am sure you are NOT telling my daughter to divorce her husband? That man is just the best man for my daughter. Can you even imagine that he believes in the laws of the Bible? ” she reported. My father tried to stop her from interrupting with what the pastor was saying but she would not listen. The pastor in response to my mother said, that was not what he meant. My mother said if that was not the case then he should continue. “I won’t let anybody take my American borga from my daughter. She deserves better. ” my mother added. There, the pastor said He believes even if they should bring someone from America to replace my father she would have done that without any hesitation.

My father laughed. I also smiled. The pastor couldn’t continue with what he planned saying because of my mom’s interruption. He only prayed for me and also committed my journey into God’s care. We got to the house around 1:00am. By the time we got home, Francis was no where to be found ” I asked my siblings where he had gone to but they said they also didn’t know where he went. I called all his lines but none went through. I also called his father at that night to ask of him but to no avail. What?? Where has my husband gone to?” I asked myself in panic. I tried calling some of his friends to check whether he was with them but my efforts were futile.

Where has Francis gone to? And what next? Follow Me to the next episode for the answers.

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by irenosen22(f): 3:54pm On Dec 13, 2017
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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 5:18pm On Dec 14, 2017
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“What? where has my husband gone to? ” I asked myself in panic. I tried calling some of his friends to check whether he was with them but my efforts proved futile. I just couldn’t imagine what was going on. I became very worried. About 55 minutes later, we heard the horn of his car from outside the house. I jumped from where I was sitting and straight to the direction of the sound. He was actually the one in the car. I even used my leg against the tip of the stairs.
“honey where have you been? I have did all I could to reach you but to no avail. I even went to the extent of calling your father.” I said to him. “Sorry dear, I only went out to see town. You know this is my third time in this community so I just went out there to get myself accustomed to the environment before we leave. ” he replied.
“But why did you put off all your phones? ” I asked again. ” never mind dear, the important thing now is that am back to you. ” he said . “But promise me you will not put me in such a worrying condition again. ” I said to him. ” OK. I promised. ” he concluded. When we entered into the room, my mother came out and told him how we were all feeling bad about his sudden disappearance. He apologized to my Mon and then we moved to our room where we are supposed to sleep. I helped him to open his buttons but he never allowed me to remhis house. Woow, I became very convinced that our wedding was going to a very big one. Because looking at things, he should be among the top men in Atlanta.


As usual, no sex so I just have to enjoy the environment like that. In the night around 12:30am, he woke up and said he was supposed to go and clock at his workplace to indicate that he was back because he was supposed to be at work the previous day. I asked him why he won’t wait for the following day and explain himself to his boss when he get to work the following day. He said they operate on a computerized system so there is nothing like excuses over there. I had no option than to allow him go.
He actually went to his occult group to report his presence and also tell them more about me. At their meeting, he described me to them that I was not totally blind. Even though that was not the exact type of a disabled person they needed him to marry, they decided to give him a chance. They read out the rules to him again. Before he sleeps with me, he was to submit a bottle full of my urine, my pubic hair and also my actual hair. They must use those things to start the process for his promotion before he could have sex with me. He was to sacrifice my first born after I give birth to complete his rituals.
Francis returned at dawn and started being extremely nice to me. He doesn’t want me to do anything in the house. He just made me a house wife without sex. He will leave the house every night and come back at dawn. There was a washroom where I could easily pass urine but Francis wouldn’t allow me. He came back from town one day with a container. He said his doctors advised him to give that container to me. He said I was supposed to urinate into it and when it get full up, he will take it back for the doctor to conduct his tests to see if I was fit for their environment. Well, I knew those people are just good at technology so I never struggled with him. Francis became overly nice to me to the extent that I thought I had finally met my true Prince charming. We do bath together at times, he would help me dress my hair and even at times request to shave my private part for me.



Upon all these, there was no sex. Francis ‘nicodemously’ gathered all that he needed to complete his rituals. One night, I asked him when our wedding ceremony would come off. He only said very soon. He added that he was putting things in place for that effect. One week into my stay in the US, I never went out to any place than to stay in the house. He presented the items to his people and the embargo on sex was removed. He came back to the house one day very happy. I never knew the source of that happiness so I asked him what the secret was. He opened his hands for a hug. For the first time Francis held me romantically. That hug led to a kiss. I became very surprise at his actions. He carried me to the bedroom and the kiss was becoming very intense. My libidinal energy nearly exploded. Soon the clothes were off and the heat was on. I just remembered my days with Richmond. Francis was more than a striker. “Sweetheart why have you decided to have sex this time around? ” I asked. “I could no longer wait anymore.
Anytime I give a date to my pastor for the wedding, he will only postpone it. So I have decided to do it. It has not been easy for me but I just need to. ” he answered. ” OK. But to be frank I really enjoyed you this night. Am looking forward to more of such” I said.
Three months into my stay, the wedding never came off. Eventually, I became pregnant. With the presence of the pregnancy, Francis became very happy because his dreams were gradually becoming a reality. In the house, there was this particular room that he never allows anyone to enter. I have been thinking what exactly was in that room that made him very strict on that room. I decided to open that room to see what was in there.

That room housed the skeletal remains of human beings that they used for rituals. My challenges began after I got to know about that secret.
Follow me to the next episode to find out the adventure I went through. Not all that glitters is gold.

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by klemmy(m): 6:34pm On Dec 14, 2017
Nice story More strength to your typing finger...
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by klemmy(m): 6:34pm On Dec 14, 2017
Nice story More strength to your typing finger...

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by irenosen22(f): 7:07pm On Dec 14, 2017
na wa oh.money is nt every thing.francis is a demon shocked
thanks 4 d update.
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 12:11am On Dec 17, 2017
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Eventually, I became pregnant. With the presence of the pregnancy, Francis became very happy because his dreams were gradually becoming a reality. In the house, there was this particular room that he never allows anyone to enter. I have been thinking of what exactly was in that room that made him to be so strict on it like that . I decided to open the room to see for myself what is in there.
All moves towards getting in there were all failing due to the heavy security men he employed just to monitor that room. I came up with another idea, but this time around a very dangerous one. I planned of adding volume 10 which I found in his first aid kit to the food that would be served to the security men in the house. Every part of the house was connected with CCT camera’s except the bedroom of which I had no idea of . I joined the cook of the house when she was cooking for them. I told her that I just felt like helping her to cook because I missed cooking which happens to be hobby.
Besides Francis was just rearing me as if I was his pet. I was not given the opportunity to do anything in the house not even cooking. All I could do was to bath, sleep, eat, go out and have fun. That was my daily life. According to him, he was rich so there was no need for me to work and partly too because I was pregnant. As the cooking was ongoing, I intentionally asked the cook to get me my phone from the bedroom.
Immediately she left the room, I dropped the medicine into the food and stared it to mix very well. By the time she came, I was done. My husband was actually not around that day so it was just a well calculated steps I was taking. I knew where he does keep the key to that particular room so I was only observing the security men to fall asleep so that I could take action. Lo and behold, it happened.
Within 30 mins after eating, the whole place was quiet. I quickly got the key and broke into the room. What a shock? What am I seeing. At a point I felt like running away for my life. The room was arranged in such a way that, only the owner knows what exactly goes on there. ” is this man a killer? ” I asked myself. I could see Human skeleton’s and other bones which I couldn’t identify were arranged on a table in the room. They were all dry bones. I got shocked when I first saw them. I also saw different candles but because of my colour blindness, I couldn’t identify the colours.
There was also a statue and some drawings on the wall. The only colours I can see well are red, blue and green. I see the rest as multi colours. After viewing what I wanted to see, I quickly locked the door and in same way as I entered, I came out. I went into my room very frightened. There was tremors all over me. I was even thinking I will suffer miscarriage because in fact I went through a great shock. “What are those skeletons for? Who exactly is my husband? Is he even a real human being? ” these were some of the questions begging for answers as I returned to my room.

I was pregnant so there was no way I could say I will ran away. The security men were still in their dream lands when my husband got back. “Oh no! These fools are still sleeping. ” I said to to myself when Francis was at the gate expecting them to open the main gate for him. I went to called the cleaner to open the door for him and then I quickly ran back and pretended to be asleep when he entered the room. “Honey are you home? I have been missing you the whole day at work and because of that I’ve got you a surprise. ” he said as he was about to enter into the bedroom. I pretended not to hear what he was saying. I was just seeing him as a beast who have just turned himself into a human.
He actually came back with some cake for me. He came and gave me a peg on my forehead and asked me to wake up for he was around. He asked me why it was the cleaner who came to open the gate for him and not the security men. I asked him how was he expecting me to answer such a question . I told him i was asleep since afternoon so I can’t answer the question. In order to change the topic for discussion, I asked him what the doctor said about my health especially with regards to my stay in the country. He said the doctor was yet to tell him the outcome of the test.
Together with him, we went to take our bath. He was the one who actually did the bathing for me and that was a normal thing for him to do. After bathing, he gave me the cake which we all eat with some fruit juice. After eating, he went into a room and came out with a changed face. That was the room he fixed a monitor where he plays back the activities that went on in his absence. And his interest area was just to be sure no one entered his “power house “. “Esther! how dare you? What was your business in the room you sneaked yourself into? Don’t you know pregnant women are not supposed to enter into that room? And Haven’t I warned you? ” He asked with a very angry voice.

I was so surprised and more shocked as he was asking me those questions. Because I never saw him going there neither did I saw anyone reporting anything to him so how did he know? “Honey what are you talking about? ” I asked. “Don’t try to play smart here lady because am more smart than you. Follow me. ” he made me follow him to the room where the monitor was. He played the video for me to watch. I was just dump folded with a very high degree of fear. All I said was ” am sorry. I didn’t know what was there that was why I went there to see.” “Now that you know, let me tell you what that meant. ” he held my hands and asked me to follow him back to the bedroom.
At the bedroom he said “am a drug dealer but I don’t take it myself. Those things you saw there are the raw materials used for making the drug. All my wealth comes from that business. Don’t think I kill people, but I do buy those bones from other people. You must remain silent on whatever you saw in that room if not you won’t have peace with me .” He said all that with a very low voice.
My luck was that he never said anything about how I bypassed the security men. I pleaded with him and told him I will do as he said. In the morning of the following day, he called the security men and told them they have just lost their one month salary because they allowed someone to enter into the room he employed them to watch over.
Days went into weeks and weeks into months. The pregnancy was now matured for delivery. I must be quick to add that no single month passed without Francis sending money to my parents. I do communicate to them through the phone but I never mentioned the type of work Francis does to them .
Before given birth, I really enjoyed life with Francis. Outing and many more. I even forgot I had a challenge with my sight. There was no way William even flashed into my mind because I had all that I needed.
The doctor he do take me to for antenatal care was a member of his occult group. To be honest, I never attended even a single church service before since I came Atlanta. Francis was just too busy for us to go to church . Soon it was time and I was in labour. I was sent to the same hospital to give birth.
As soon as I got to the hospital, the baby started coming out. I became unconscious. All I could remember was that I gave birth upon arrival at the hospital. They injected me so slept off after the baby came out. In my sleep, I started dreaming and in the dream, I saw people operating on me in a theatre but I just couldn’t tell what was wrong with me. I woke up only to realize that people were around me and there was actual operation performed on me and I was also in a theatre. So this wasn’t a dream.

They actually delivered me and added up removing my womb. They did all that when I was put to sleep. I woke up and all the doctor could say was that he was sorry my baby died due to oxygen deprivation. “But doctor how? I gave birth immediately I got to the hospital so what do you mean by what you just said? And why am I in the theater? I asked. He only said he was sorry for my loss and left the theatre. I was moved to the ward so that Francis could get the opportunity to come and see.
But prior to they moving me to the Ward, the live baby and my womb was handed over to Francis in a flask. Because that was a normal practice for them in that particular hospital, no one questioned him. He went to leave the flask with their master of occult with the intention to go for it when it is time for their meeting. He came back to see me at the female ward. He pretended he had no idea of what went on. “Esther my love how is our baby? Is it a he or a she? ” he asked. “The doctor said we have lost the baby. You can go and ask them. ” I replied. ” what!! What are you saying?” He asked and rushed our of the ward.
I couldn’t withhold crying. He came back and also started shedding crocodile tears. I was weak so I was told I will be on admission for some days. Francis left and asked one of his attendant’s to come and take care of me.
At night, he went for the flask from his master and was ready for the sacrifice which will make him become the Supremo of their kingdom. Now the consequences of they rejecting the content of the flask will mean he will loose all he acquired with the power of the occult.
He submitted the baby and according to their leader, it was not complete. He said their main master said he could only accept the content of the flask if only he brings me to their chapel.
Will that work? And how did I managed the situation? What happened next? Follow me to the next episode. The battle has just began. Don’t forget to leave your comments.
To be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by irenosen22(f): 1:41pm On Dec 17, 2017
Jesus! how is she goin 2 escape francis now? wat a wicked world.
thanks for the update plz update more i cant wait oooooo.
Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Oyinprince(m): 8:02am On Dec 21, 2017
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I was weak so I was told I will be on admission for some days. Francis left and asked one of his attendants to come and take care of me. At night, he went for the flask from his master and was ready for the sacrifice which will make him become the ‘Supremo’ of their kingdom. Now the consequences of they rejecting the content in the flask will mean he loses all that he acquired with the power of the occult.
He submitted the baby and according to the leader, it was not complete. He said their main master said he could only accept the content in the flask if only he brings me to their chapel. Getting to that position means a lot to them because he will the commander in chief of the occult society in the whole of Atlanta so they were very critical about it. I was still at the hospital mourning my unseen baby. I couldn’t just imagine how all those things could be happening in my life.
How I wished my mother had listened to the pastor when he was talking about Francis. Sometimes we do think we know it all. Were do make up our minds even before saying we will wait upon the lord direction. My other made us go to the church that day because she wanted God to direct what we should do but she had already made-up her mind so there so there was no way she could hear the lord’s voice. We should try and go to God with a pure heart and mindset. We make money decide what is right for us and relegate the voice of God. Francis became worried because he didn’t know how to get me to their camp. They stored the flask and my womb in another container that was specially made for that business.
The following morning, Francis came to the hospital somewhat worried. I thought he was worried because of the demise of our baby. I called him close to myself and asked him to give it all to God. I also felt guilty for the loss because I thought I could have done better to save our child. As usual, he also did something like consoling me. He said be couldn’t sleep the previous night because he cried the whole night. After staying with me for about 30mins, the doctor came into the ward to check on me so that the nurses could also give me my medications. As soon as he saw the doctor come to the room, he approached him. “Doctor how is the condition of my wife now? ” the doctor said I was responding to treatment. Francis asked “So when will you be discharging her to come home? ” the doctor said maybe in two days. Francis was not happy with that idea. But the fact remained that I was weak and can’t do anything to help myself. “Doctoh, I have a very good place in my house. I think you can discharge her now so that we go home. I will pay for your fuel should you come and check on her in the house. I just don’t like the idea of my wife sleeping here again for another two nights. ” Francis requested. ” Sweetheart two days will soon be up and I will come home so don’t worry. I am fine here and besides that too am not complaining.” I said. The doctor did what he was supposed to do and afterwards asked Francis to follow him to his office. Am sure Francis was able to convince him to release me because he really needed me to be at their camp for their meeting that night. Would you imagine that all the members of that occult were prominent people at the Atlanta city of Georgia, USA? The doctor issued command to his nurse to discharge me so that i continue the treatment at home.

I Can't Love - Episode 12 (Finale)
The reason why Francis was also eager to let them release me was that he had only one day left and if they didn’t see me there, the process will be cancelled and the consequences too will follow. In fact I couldn’t move so he needed to wheel me to the car. They added the wheel chair to me.
Eventually we got to the house. His attendants actually took care of me that day. I was home but Francis was still not happy. I called my mother in the evening after I regained some small energy. The first question she would ask me was whether we sent some money down to them . Because anytime we send money I do call to inform her. I told her I was not feeling well. She asked whether my time was due to give birth. That was when I started crying on the phone. I told her yes, but I lost the baby. “Oh my daughter how did that happen? ” she asked. I told her my version of how it happened. To every issue, there are two sides. Yours and theirs. My mother felt very bad to hear that from me. She said I should tell Francis to buy her a plane ticket so that she could come and give me motherly care. I told her I will be fine but she was thinking I didn’t want her to come so she said I should give the phone to Francis so that she could talk to him by herself. I called Francis and gave the phone to him. They spoke for about 10mins.
After the call, Francis told me my mother wants to come to Atlanta. So I asked him what his response was to that effect. He said he has no issue about it so she can come. I was happy to hear him say that. In fact that gave me some relieve. I asked him when she would come and he said in two weeks time because the procedures she has to go through are quite complex. Around 11pm that night, Francis said the doctor called him some few minutes ago and requested for my presence at the hospital that night. He said it was very urgent. I didn’t understand the whole situation so I became confused. It was time for their meeting and that was the strategy he adopted to get me to their camp. He dressed me up by himself and away we were gone.
Our house to the hospital shouldn’t take more the 10mins drive but Francis was still driving after 20mins. I asked him if we didn’t bypass the hospital but he said we were going to the doctor’s private hospital. All I could see was that we were at a very big building. He packed and asked me to remain in the car and that he would join me later. Before he got down, he gave me a white handkerchief and said it is a gift. That handkerchief was to sedate me to sleep if I should use it on my face. He left the car and went into the big building. You know new things are always attractive.


I was having my own handkerchief but because I have a new one, I decided to use that to clean my face. As soon as I did, I started feeling dizzy . I was expecting Francis to come back so that I tell him I was not feeling well but he was also not coming. Eventually I fell asleep in the car. While I was asleep, they came to carry me, stripped me naked and clothed me in a particular long red dress. They also blindfolded me. They took me inside without my knowledge. They all went round me for several times till the drug in the handkerchief lost its sedative power. I became conscious but weak. They tied me to the bed I was placed on so I couldn’t wake up. Then their master came closer and said ” Madam, you are welcome to the home of the history makers.
Today your husband is supposed to be crowned the Supremo of this society and also double his wealth. He has met all the requirements except that we needed you to accept to be part of us and also through you we can get more females into the society. ” please what are you saying? Which society are you talking about and why have you covered my face and tied my hands? ” I asked. He said I needed to accept what he said first then they wil untie me.
That was when I realized that there was something more to what I was thinking. I said “no! I won’t accept anything if I don’t who these people are. ” Your child has already agreed to the offer so we are just waiting for ur response. ” he added. ‘Which child? Do you mean my baby that the doctor declared dead is here?” I asked. “Yes he is. But dead. “Jesus Christ!! What do you mean. Immediately I mentioned the name Jesus, I felt some chaos in the room. There was a very loud sound as if the blast of a bomb. It was the flask. It got bust from the container and my womb and the baby became exposed. The master asked me to shut up. I heard Francis speaking and he said, if I don’t want to go the easy way then they should take me through the hard way.
“Francis, so you are among these people. What is going on here? ” I asked him but he remained quiet. The hard way was that they will drain my blood from my system and use for their rituals. Francis came to untie what was used to cover my face. I was shocked to see myself in that place and in what I was wearing. They were all bare chested and only in boxer pants. “Francis is this what you do?
And what have I done wrong to deserve all these?” I asked. At times we need to be praying for our relatives leaving outside. We shouldn’t just be interested in the money they will send to us. We need to be praying for their lives as well the work they do. Not knowing, after the call with my mother, she called her pastor and informed him about my story. The pastor upon hearing that from my mother, went into a moment of prayer for me. He prayed very extensively for me. After Francis removed what was used to cover my face, the master said he should pick a knife and thrust me with it so that they use my blood. I knew I was finished. As soon as he raised the knife, I shouted and said I will do it. They all clapped their hands upon hearing me say I will do it.


The master asked if I was sure. I had other option than to yes I will. He then recited some incantations and called Francis forward. They removed the baby from the broken flask and gave to him to present to their main master. I was surprise to see that. He took the baby and dropped him into a container full of blood. After that they gave him my womb to cut into pieces and share to everyone present. “So Francis you removed my womb because of money? How do I give birth again? ” I asked. The master shouted at me to shut up. I turned my heard only to see the doctor too among the people. “Doctor you are also here. ” I said with more surprise, fear and pain as well as grief. From nowhere, there was a heavy thunder strike which shook the foundations of the building. Everybody fell to the ground but because I was tied, I was static. The things hanging in the room fell to the floor. Even some of them fell on me. Quickly one of them came to release me and said the ritual was over so we needed to ran out of the building.
Francis came to carry me with some sort of speed and we left the room. It was around 4:30am that they finished with the whole thing. I changed back into my dress and off we moved to the house. Not knowing, that thunder strike meant the sacrifice and as all the other things were rejected by the powers of the
society.yipee .. We came home and no one spoke a word to each other. We all went to bed. Around 2:00pm that day his master called and told Francis the sacrifice was rejected with no reason. Francis became disturbed. He asked for the way forward and he was told within 3 days he should bring someone from my family. Quickly Francis remembered the request of my mother. This time around they needed only the blood of the person.
According to his master, he felt the blood from the baby was not enough. Francis became more confused because his life was at stake. Without that sacrifice, he will lose his property and also suffer a deadly disease. He was rich but had no peace. My question is, is it good to be poor and have peace or to be rich without peace?”asem s3b3! Francis then came to me and said he wanted to travel to Ghana that very day so he will make sure the attendants take care of me. I told him I will go with him but he refused. He knew I will never return.
He was making arrangements to get my mother.Hmmm, this life . How did the whole thing end? Follow me to the next episode where you’ll know why I have finally decided not to love again. ALL WAS VANITY.
To be continued

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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by Gilbertkwabena(m): 12:21pm On Dec 21, 2017
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Re: Why I Can't Love - A Short Story by irenosen22(f): 4:58pm On Dec 21, 2017
Hmmmmmmmm the love of money is d root of all evil.
thanks for the update.

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