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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode one
By AMAH’S HEART

 

 

I looked at her closely, she was neither smiling or frowning.
She suddenly bent down to pick up a leaf from the ground, she was obviously trying to hide her shyness.

I was making her uncomfortable

“… you haven’t answered my question Oby? Tell me what you think of me…? I repeated

She managed to raise her head up but did not look into my eyes like I was looking into hers

“I think you are handsome…” She managed to say

“You think? You are not sure… tell me more? I said trying not to laugh with her shy attitude

“You’re a good looking man and also…well, I don’t really know. We just met last two months and this is the third time we will be talking by the road side. You’re not from this village only your friend chuka is. I can only say what I saw… I don’t know your attitude or if you are a womanizer or even a…

I couldn’t wait for her to finish I started laughing.

“I may not be from this village but because of you this place has also become part of me. I traveled all the way from the city to see you. That should be enough prove that I’m serious. I know almost everything about you. Oby, you’re the daughter one of the village teachers … Mazi Azuka is your father’s name. I have


made my enquires and atleast know you enough. asides your dashingly beauty you’re also a dancer. It was your erotic dance moves that got me searching for you. I traveled all the way down here for my best friend, Chuka’s traditional wedding. I never had the intention of getting carried away by a beautiful damsel. It was during the dance performance at Chuka’s wedding that I saw your outstanding dance moves. I was glued to you Oby from that moment. I want you to be mine…I will go and meet your father if you don’t mind…
She looked up at me and said

“No oo. My father will be angry with me. Please don’t put me in trouble. I’m just 18years I don’t have any intention of having a boyfriend yet. I want to go to the university…my father is looking for people that will buy his plots of land so that he can send me to school. Instead of staying idle, I decided to learn tailoring until father gets a buyer. As the first child, my family believe if I go to school, finish well and get a good job I will be able to train my younger siblings.

I admire her smart talk and all I saw was a potential wife material in Oby.

She was 18, never had a boyfriend, not wild like the City girls and she was very beautiful and had a perfect body shape. I will be able to mould her to my perfect taste. Oby will be


mine forever.
“Do you like me…or love me…? Don’t be shy, please answer me… is very important..” I asked

“I like you too but I can’t be your girlfriend. My parents won’t approve of it and I really want to go to school first. Some of my friends have gotten admission and traveled out of the village to the big City for that. I will be finishing my tailoring training next year. I’m still hoping that by then my father might have sold his land so that I can leave this village too…

I thought of what to do because I really want this girl.
Ever since I set my eyes on her she captured my mind, I have not been able to think straight ever since
I want her, I traveled all the way from Abuja to this village just because of her.
She does not have a phone to reach out, she usually hide and use the father’s phone but that is on a rare occasion.

She told me that she can’t afford a phone and her father says is not time for her to get one.
If there is any important thing that she needs to be reached for then she will give her father’s phone number out because he is the only one that has phone in their family.

“Can I come and see your father… please? I asked trying to take her hands into mine.



“No… no. My father is very strict…if you come what will you tell him? She said withdrawing her hand from me the moment she saw a woman on bicycle passing by.

“Don’t be scared, leave whatever I’m going to say to me. I Know how to go about it. But my only problem is do you want me as I also want you…

She nodded shyly with her head bent.

I felt like kissing her at that moment but that will make me look like I’m rushing all over the poor girl.

Anything it takes for me to have her I will.

She later told me she needs to go before her people starts looking for her.

She turned and ran off.

With all my observation, Oby was homely and respectful.
She knew that my name was Austin yet she will hardly call me by name.
Maybe because I’m twenty eight and she is eighteen that’s ten years different.

The gap in our age means nothing to me, my heart beat for Oby and I will do anything possible to have her and make her my wife.

But first, I need to go see her father after then I will know what next for me.

My journey all the way from Abuja to this village will not be in vain.
I silently prayed.


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Episode 2
By AMAH’S HEART

 

Chuka tries to discourage me at first but he saw how determined I was.

” Why not stick to Abuja babes Austin, with your personality I expect something more not a teenage village girl who knows nothing about the city life. Look at my wife Helen, we met in Abuja and I found out we’re from the same place. She lived all her life in Abuja, graduated from University of Abuja and working in a bank. I’m equally doing well as a lawyer. We understand, love and respect each other. Love, respect and beauty are everywhere in Abuja… maybe you choose to remain blind to it. I’m not trying to discourage you but I don’t want you to regret this decision of yours later…” Chuka said concerned.

I understand his fears but I had none at the moment. My mind was strongly made up for Oby.
No other woman gets me like she does.

“Chuka, you need not to worry…I have never be sure of anything as i am with Oby. I have dated Abuja girls in the past, none of them appeal to me like Oby does. I’m not a womanizer, I don’t just see a woman and jump into her, Oby was special and unique. I’m glad you got your


lucks with a city lady…Helen, but not everyone is meant to marry from the city. I found a wife material in Oby and I’m not relenting. Is either her or none other. I’m serious Chuka…damn serious. By next week I will be traveling to see her father maybe from there I will know what is the next big step for me.
My other friend Jerome try to warn me too.
Jerome is a single young man doing well for himself.
He was well to do and was already a landlord in Abuja at his age. He was just a year older than me but we were great pals.
He was working in an oil company while I work as a real estate agent.
Business was also looking good at my end and I was doing well for myself just like my other friends.
The only thing lacking in my life was a beautiful wife to compliment me
I finally found one that my heart is at peace with, I will not let anyone discourage me.
Jerome has his say, he tries every means possible to discourage me. He even try to hook me up with some ladies.
He sent pictures and asked me to make my choice

Curvy, beautiful and gorgeous looking ladies but none was to my taste.
Absolutely none.
Jerome forced me to hang out with them but that was all to it.
I refused his push in taking anyone home with me.
He saw how serious I was and


knew nothing was going to make me change my mind.
He said probably I have been charmed by either Oby or her village witch.
I agreed and laughed it off.

The week I supposed to travel came, i hardly travel with my car.

It was a very long journey, I can’t be found driving such a long distance alone.

I either fly on an aeroplane and drop in the nearest airport close to Oby’s state or I use the normal public bus and travel down.

I traveled by road and it was very late when I got to her state
I lodged in a hotel until the following morning.

Oby gave me her father’s phone number and I have spoken to him twice and informed him of my coming.
He seems nice and responded well to me.
I silently hope he is not mistaking me as somebody interested in buying his land.

Because according to what Oby told me, he was in desperate need of a buyer and even ready to beat down the price if he sees a serious buyer soon enough.

The following morning, I found my way to her village
Getting to her place it was as if they have been expecting me.
I saw Oby blushing like a new bride the moment I arrived.
Mazi Azuka was a nice learned man. He welcomed me with kola and palm wine after I was ushered into the small sitting room with only wooden chair and table no cushion or television.
There was an old looking radio lying by the side of the wall.
There was an oil lamp with a breakable glass in another side of the wall, beside it was a hand made mat.
Despite how small and scanty the sitting room looks it was very neat.

I thanked Mazi for the kola and palm wine he offered.
I don’t fancy palmy due to its sour taste but I accepted it with smile and the moment I placed it to my mouth it smells all fresh and inviting.
I took a sip followed by another sip.
It was freshly made and taste great.

I complimented the drink and he smiled and said that he bought it that morning as the palm wine taper was returning from his morning business.

The next second I saw Oby, her Mom and younger siblings carrying different plates

They placed the plates which has covers in front of me. I guess they don’t have a tray.
I wasn’t expecting that but all I did was to smile and looked up at Oby’s Mom with questions in my eyes.
She understood and said

“We made our local delicacy for you…is oha soup with stock fish and bush meat. And this other plate is well prepared fufu. I made it by myself, which goes perfectly well with the soup…”

I did not know what to say because I was not expecting such welcoming.



“Have a taste of our meal, this is how we treat our visitors. Is a normal thing over here… even if you don’t like the food just eat the bush meat and if your mind isn’t at rest I can come and taste it first…” Mazi said.

I quickly told him that tasting it isn’t necessary and I was still speechless when Mazi asked for a spoon and it was brought to him in a plastic plate.

He moved closer to me, bent over the plate and took some of the soup and some stockfish into his plate.

He went back to his seat and began eating the soup with the spoon.

“You see, there’s no need to be afraid. Our visitors are respected and cared for over here. We can’t hurt you…so, go ahead and enjoy. If you need anything else just mention it, if is something I can afford it will be yours…” Mazi said.

I was not only in love with Oby, I have also falling in love with the entire family.

I haven’t eaten that morning except for a cup of tea offered to me in the hotel that I lodged. I wasn’t planning to go on strong food but I had to eat what was presented to me.

The combination was actually odd. I don’t eat ” fufu” cassava meal and I haven’t eaten it before but I will have to please everyone.
I bent my head after washing my hands
Said few word prayers and began to eat.

The soup was great, the stockfish was soft and delicious and the bush meat also nice.
There were three wraps of the fufu which was way too much for one person or maybe too much for me.
I managed to eat few balls, ate few of the things in the soup before washing my hands.
Mazi urged me to eat more but I told him with smile that I was filled already
I can’t go further than that.
I thanked them kindly and his wife too as they came to clear the plates.

Oby looked at me and smile and I smiled back as I also thanked her for the sumptuous meal.

I got ready to present what exactly brought me but suddenly my stomach started behaving funny.

could it be from the sweet palm wine which I’m not used to taking or from just eaten meal of oha soup with bush meat complimented with the fufu that I have also not taking before.

Oh God, what is this now?
My stomach can’t can’t do this to me at this critical stage.
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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 3
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

 

I sat on one side of the chair as I try to raise one part of my buttocks but all the tricks wasn’t helping me.

Sweat broke out of my forehead, I was not listening to the government or politician talk that Mazi was trying to engage me in.
He was only trying to engage me in a conversation while waiting for me to say what brought me.
That was the part I failed to do in the beginning.
If I have presented the reason I traveled all the way down to meet him before the entertainment or feasting, all of this happening wouldn’t have been because the moment I sense my system has changed I will get up and be on my way back to my hotel room.

I have eaten all that was presented yet I have not said the reason for my coming.

“Are you alright… Do you need anything? Mazi asked when he noticed I kept changing styles of my sitting.

“Yes sir… I’m alright.
I managed to say.

He went back to his previous conversation on politics which I was not interested but I was grinning making him feel the whole talk was interesting me.

When I couldn’t bear it anymore I spoke up.

“Sorry to interrupt you sir, please


I need to use the toilet…my stomach is in serious war… please…”
I stood immediately because sitting down seems to be worsening my predicament.

He called Oby and she came, he asked her to take me to the toilet.

I was already walking ahead of Oby before she can finish receiving the instructions from her father I was moving towards an unknown door that looks rough.

“That’s not the toilet, that’s our bedroom. Please follow me…”

I turned from the door and followed her shamelessly.
My situation made me so shameless that as we walk out into the main compound and began going towards a tiny part at the back of the building I couldn’t take it anymore.

“Oby, where exactly are we going to…I said I seriously need to use the toilet. I mean where you go to excrete, poo, urinate and the rest of it…

” I know what toilet is… that’s where we’re going. We don’t build toilets close to the main building to avoid odd smell. We take it a bit far from the house. I’m sorry…but is just over there. That house built with aluminum zink and palm leaves…

I rushed ahead of her because I couldn’t cat walk behind her again.
Since i can see where the small zink leavy house is there was no need to waste further time.

I ran ahead with my shameless self before I embarrass myself.

I opened the small door and big flies greeted me excitedly.
It was a pit toilet. Oh my God, what have I gotten


myself into.
Well, I don’t really have a choice
The place was neat but I can’t overlook the environment.
It was all locally made, and no matter how neat it was it was still a pit hole.
Oby said something but I wasn’t listening, she later stretched out her hand and they were filled with torn written note sheets.

I collected it but I don’t know what I’m supposed to do with it.
Could it be a love note which she secretly wants me to read in private.
I began going through it but it appears as an old worn out junior class mathematics and English. It was soft and moist.
But what am I supposed to do with it

After I was done with my private business I started looking around for either tissue but saw none.

“Oby, are you still there… please can I get tissue paper? that’s… ehmmm toilet roll…” I shouted out to her.

“I’m sorry but we don’t have any. That’s why I gave you the sheets, if the paper won’t be enough I can run down and get more for you… We also have news papers for that…” Oby replied.

I told her not to worry that it will be enough.

Well, I don’t have any choice than to use what was given.

I came out and she was still standing and waiting patiently.

“Are you feeling better now…or do we need to get you some drugs? The drugs store is not far from here. My parents are worried… maybe your stomach did not accept all that you took in…

She looked so worried because of me.
Oby was indeed meant for me, she was everything and more.

She later led me back to the house, gave me soap and water to wash my hands.
Her mother came to apologise for the stomach upset.
I told her it wasn’t her fault, that I ate too much due to the sweetness of the whole meal.
I went back to join Mazi, he also rendered his own apology for the whole ordeal.
I equally apologies for breaching our conversation.
He gave me a liquid content in a small shot to gulp down, that it will relief me of whatever but I know better that I need to be very careful with whatever I take in.
I told him with apology that I feel very alright and wouldn’t want my stomach to react again because it can be unpredictable.
He didn’t take offense which I was glad



I was not going to take any more chances.
before another stomach rumbling will begin let me present the matter that brought me here.
Before I start, Mazi and his wife were seated.

“Thank you again sir for welcoming me into your home and for all the entertainment…” I paused and smile while Mazi and his wife went on grinning.

I guess our thoughts ran into the same lane.
I introduced myself, what I do for a living, also about my parents and every other necessary thing about me.
After then I continued.

“… without wasting further time, my main reason for traveling all the way from Abuja to this place is because of your daughter…Oby. well, I met Oby few months ago and she really got my attention, after few enquiry I realized she was a daughter of a noble man. Mazi you and your wife did a great job in raising her well. I’m impressed with her character and behavior…and she is only eighteen years of age. I don’t want to beat around the bush. I’m interested in your daughter sir…I wish to make her my wife…

I paused to feel the atmosphere but it was still warm.
Mazi spoke first

“Well, my daughter told us about you but we waited for your arrival first to know exactly what was your intentions towards her. Oby is not too young for marriage, I got married to my wife when she was around seventeen years and I was twenty five…a young elementary school teacher back then. Chukwu okike, the God of creation in heaven blessed us with four children. Three girls and the last is a boy. Also, Oby must have told you about furthering her studies which made me put up one of the largest plot of land I have for sale so that I can send her to school. I want her to go to the university so that she can get a better job thereafter to assist in training her siblings…I want her to be somebody out there because this world we live in is changing day by day. Some people may not value education but I can boldly say that education is one of the key to a successful life. I stopped my education as an Ssce holder, I went for teachers training for almost two years before becoming a teacher that’s why I want to strive to make sure one or two of my children continue from where I stopped and finish well…”

I nodded quietly and did not interrupt. He continued

“…I appreciate your clear intention and already I like you as young man. You didn’t cut corners rather you came to make your intentions Known to us. I wish to give her out at this young age for marriage but all the plans we put in place for her will be ruined. Is only after competing her education I can boldly do that. After then she can go ahead and marry because by then she will be around twenty three or so, that’s if the educational system still works perfectly. Is not like I don’t wish for you to marry my daughter right away…no, is my utmost desire to give her out in marriage to a responsible young man like you but her education will be on hold and I don’t want that. I’m praying and hoping for a buyer soon so that by next year she will be in school…”

I nodded quietly as everywhere became silent.
I needed to properly organize the thought running through my mind before speaking them out.

“I have heard what you said Mazi, I also appreciate your zeal and effort in sending Oby to school. Since the only obstruction to having her now is furthering her education then I can assist with that…

They looked up at me wondering what I meant. I continued

“….i will like to take care of Oby’s education, you don’t have to sell your land or any property to be able to send her to school…I will take care of everything. I’m not so wealthy but I thank God for his blessings. I will sponsor her education and after she graduates we can then get married. I will have to wait until then although that will be changing my plans which is to get married before I clock thirty but is alright. I love your daughter and your entire family and I will also want my woman to be well educated. I’m ready to put in my energy, my time and money in making sure she turns out great, which is exactly what you want. You don’t need to wait until next year, the year is still young and I can make calls and enquires concerning it. I will give you feed back ones I finalize with that. Before then, I will like to send money so that she can get a mobile phone which I will be using to reach her instead of always going through you all the time….

I was about saying something else when her mother fell to the ground praying for me and thanking me.
Mazi was speechless, he said I was God sent to them.
They called Oby and she came out knelt down and also began thanking me.

Why is everyone dramatic, I didn’t even know how to respond to all the emotions they were pouring out.

I kept saying “Amen”

My stomach suddenly made a noise, then it went on rumbling.

I need to leave immediately before I explode like a time bomb.
I can’t even go through another embarrassing ordeal again here.

I stood and quickly brought out an envelope and hand over to Mazi.
I also wanted to give his wife but that will be next time because I came with just one envelope which contains fifteen thousand.
I could have taken out five thousand and given to her but my stomach is giving me sign to run. I don’t want to waste further time.

I thanked them for everything before finally taking my leave.
Oby was walking beside me, I deep my hand inside my pocket and squizzed some rough four thousand notes into her hand.

The only money left with me was my transport fare back to town and to my hotel.
It appears I was suddenly in a haste but they followed up carefully.

They escorted me to their bustop and did not stop praying for me until I got into a motorcycle which was generally referred to as “okada”

I waved them goodbye and they kept waving until the okada zoomed into another rough street and out to the main road.
I asked him to apply more speed and he did despite the rough crazy road.

normally, I will never ask an okada man to speed on a bad road but if I have to fly to get to my hotel room, then that’s what I will do.

 

 

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 4
By AMAH’S HEART

 

Jerome and Chuka went on laughing as I narrated what I went through after consuming the meal at Oby’s place.

“Guy… so you threw off your big boy level due to stomach upset…” Jerome asked while still laughing.

“Mennn… you won’t understand. I was sweating seriously. My stomach was in gunfire war. I won’t say is one of the worst day of my life because all I went for was decided and agreed in perfect terms. Is just one of those days that I gat to learn in a hard way. Lesson learnt, if you travel to a place try not to eat everything presented to you. And make sure you present your matter first before the merriment. Well, I failed in that aspect but thank God nothing worst happened”. I said to my two friends.

Chuka replied
“Austin, This lesson doesn’t apply to someone like me. The day I traveled for my introduction before the proper traditional wedding, my in-laws brought different delicacies, my wife can confirm what I’m saying. I tasted each of them, some were nice while others tasted very strange. I almost finished small jar of palm wine… I also ate grass cutter bush meat mixed with oil bean…ukpa, the meat was dry and crunchy. My wife came


to whisper to my ear to take it easy since that was the first time I was trying some of the food. She was afraid the food will react strangely to my system but nothin happened. My stomach has a solid setting unlike yours…
We started laughing again.
Chuka later continued

“….by the way I’m happy your journey was smooth and everything has been finalized. So Austin, when are we traveling to east again for the main thing and to bring our wife down to Abuja. Since she is the only woman after your heart…

Jerome nodded in agreement.
I breathed calmly before saying

“That won’t be soon because she needs to finish school first but Oby is already my wife and that’s why I want to see to it that she further her education. It was one of her father’s wish and Oby also desires it before the proper marriage can take place. I agreed to do the sponsoring and to wait until she is through before proceeding with marriage rites…”

“Guy… you be mumu…”
Jerome interrupted with disappointment in his voice. He continued bashing me
“…. are you for real Austin? You agreed to train a girl in school with your legit money? What kind of nonsense talk is that, I don’t think you are with your right senses. You have lost your mind… because the Austin I know is not stupid but this Austin right here who agreed to sponsor a village girl in school is more than stupid. Who does that


this days, nobody is that foolish again. Even if you don’t know what to do with money, we can go clubbing everyday and enjoy the best life…carry multiple girls as many times as you please or even get a serious one who will adores the ground you walk on. Chuka did you hear what Austin said or am I having hearing disorder…
Chuka gasped out

“I heard him, well…is his choice and his money Jerome. He is free to do as he please. But my suggestion is… Austin, why not marry her first, make her your wife and then you can continue sponsoring her from the comfort of your home… knowing fully well that she is yours. Why sponsor her before getting married to her? I’m not saying something will happen, but is very risky… especially with girls of today. You are taking so much risk…but if this is what you really want to do then is fine. Waiting for her to finish school is a long time from now, can you wait…? That’s around four to six years man…

Jerome interrupted Chuka again.

“Can you imagine the years he will be waiting for one village girl to finish university so that he can marry her. The rubbish talk about not seeing a suitable lady in this whole Abuja is a bulshiiit nonsense. Abuja chicks are the most sophisticated, classy and endowed ladies I ever come across. I’m not talking about beauty because they all have it yet Austin here said he didn’t see any one to his taste. A village teenage girl who knows nothing about the city life happens to be his taste. No class, no beauty like what I have seen in Abuja, No level at all. I’m damn disappointed in Austin’s decision. Stella, your junior sister is studying medicine in a private university in Lagos. Your parents are pouring in money to make sure she lacks nothing, why not tell your Dad not to bother paying your sister school bills, you will take care of it since you are looking for who to train in school? I don’t understand you guy… this is absolutely nonsense and I suggest you withdraw yourself from such. Think about it…a village girl, a nobody…oh shit…

I have heard enough from Jerome, I had to caution him.

“, Enough man. You have said too much on top of my own personal decision. Maybe I shouldn’t have said it out. You have to watch your tongue now Jerome, insulting Oby is an insult to me. Is my money for crying out loud, why so angry and bitter over it. Thanks for your concern, I appreciate the bashing but you’re blowing it out of proportion. Whenever Stella, my sister needs my help on anything at all I make sure she has it but my parents are responsible for her and she hardly calls me for money. Why even bring in Stella’s case to this? I’m gonna make Oby my wife after all, helping her parents sponsor her is no big deal. She is mine after all… and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. She is a Queen in mine. Get hold of yourself man… there’s no point dragging this issue since I’m not asking you for a dime. Please, you all should either respect my decision or let me be in peace…”

Chuks who has a way of easing tension began to smile.
He later said

“You’re right Austin, your money your time. Atleast there’s also a bonus attached, you will be the first to open her package…her virginity is a bonus gift. Many of us are not lucky like you are…”

He suddenly started laughing, Jerome joined in and I couldn’t help but also laugh.

“Is true man…fresh untapped package straight from the village. You will have to teach her different styles… the horse and the doggy too….” Jerome added while still laughing and demonstrating with his hand

“You all are crazy mhennnnn…”

I said as we went talking about other things later on.

My friends allowed me be in peace over Oby’s issue after then.

As the year runs, first and second semester was over and I sent in money both for school fees and upkeep.

Oby was obedient and continue being herself despite the distance between us.



She was schooling over in East, not her state exactly but the next state closer to hers.

After a year, I asked if she wants to change her old phone but she said is okay, she doesn’t need a new phone.
She was contented with what I got her.

I sometimes send a stipends to her parents too but my major concerns was Oby.

She does not fail to sing my praises, send lovely messages anytime she is free.

I doubled up my hustle, got more houses for sale and source for serious buyers

Her second year in school, we agreed she was going to travel down to my base and spend her holiday in Abuja.
She was excited, I was also very happy.
That will be her first time coming to Abuja.
I sent her money to buy new wears and to get everything she needed but she said she will do the shopping when she comes to Abuja.

Stella, my sister who will be rounding up with meds school the following year also called to let me know that she was coming.
I really wanted to have some private time with Oby alone, my sister will interrupt alot of things.
I wanted Oby to feel at home and be happy since is her first time visiting me.

Stella has always spend most holidays at my side, she was used to Abuja lifestyle and knows all my friends.

Jerome was making move on her back then but I warned him off.
He should stay clear from my sister and he respected himself.
Jerome was a womanizer and doesn’t value women.
He believes he can use and dump anyone he pleases because he has the money, sweet catchy tongue and fashion sense.

And unfortunately, ladies fall cheaply for his charms.

If not that Oby was coming, Stella would have been making arrangements of flying down.
But she will have to travel home. My parents were also based in Lagos, she should spend the holidays with them or with my cousins.

Stella is the baby of the house and the only girl, my elder brother Mike was married and live abroad with wify and daughter.

We’re just three and my Dad is expecting me to get married soon which I also want to but it all has to wait until Oby is through with school.

My people does not know about Oby or the fact that I’m sponsoring her in school.
They only know I have a woman who is studying.

I use her picture as my display picture sometimes on WhatsApp and Oby has always used mine too.
She even idolize me on her status almost all the time
Calling me all sorts of sweet name even names like “cute hubby”

At the right time, I will introduce her properly to my parents but not yet.
Maybe when she is about graduating.

I’m happy that a year has gone already and her 20th birthday is around the corner.
I will spoil her with so much love and gift when she comes.
I found a means to dismiss Stella and she didn’t bother me again.

I’m looking forward to spending quality time with my future wife.
I was very happy that I began counting days to her coming.

 

 

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Episode 5
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

 

I was at the bus park waiting for her arrival that evening.
I have been communicating with her before deciding to drive to the park.

It was around 7pm their bus finally arrived.
I waited patiently until she came down from the bus looking all exhausted.

She rushed into my open awaiting arms as we embraced each other.

It was just a hand bag and little handy box which cannot take more than two cloths due to it’s portability.

I picked it up and led her to where I parked my car, which was outside the bus park.

That Saturday, I have tidied up the house even more although my house is always well kept.
I hates dirts and dislike when things are in disarray.
I also stocked up the house with every necessary thing starting from food and toiletries.
I was not much of a great cook but I know I cook well enough.
I can prepare most of the everyday delicacies.
I learnt well from my Mom and later chef John, who my parents employed back then and he worked happily almost all his youthful life for us.
For over ten years before getting married and my parents did a big sent forth for him because he was like a family and


carried out his Job perfectly.
My Dad settled him well as he got married and moved to a different state.
Chef John coached and brushed my cooking skills. All thanks to him and my Mom too who never fails to carry out the kitchen duties whenever she is not working in the hospital.

I made food vegetable soup, fish and also chicken stew and kept. I can easily boil rice or spaghetti whenever we gets home. I stocked up my fridge with drinks, fruits and other necessary things which includes white and brown chocolates because Oby ones said she loves eating chocolate.

We got home almost 9pm due to few minutes traffic we encountered here and there.

Life in Abuja is alot easier when it comes to traffic, especially weekends.

I lived most part of my life in Lagos before relocating down here.
We probably could have gotten home around pass 9 or even 10pm if this was Lagos.

Oby looks tired when we arrived, I asked her to freshen up and she will feel lot better.
I quickly put rice on fire first.

I showed her the bathroom, told her if she need my help I’m right in the sitting room.

She thanked me gladly as usual as she went into the room, took the towel I left for her on the bed, tired around her chest and went into the bathroom.

I also dropped one of the nighty i got for her few days ago on the bed.
She was very happy when I showed it to


her.
Before she will finish bathing and getting dressed, the rice was almost done.

I brought out the two stew I made and a boiled rice in different bow to my mini family setting dining table.

We sat to eat, she ate hungrily and I was happy watching her eat
She was obviously enjoying the food and it makes me happy.

I was equally eating on the same dining with her but not because I was hungry.

I have only eating since 2pm that afternoon and wasn’t really hungry.

Having Oby around filled me up with joy.

She thanked me for the food as she stood to clear the table but I asked her to leave it for me to do, she should rather go and relax in the sitting room and watch some movie.

She insisted in clearing it or assisting me in doing it, I allowed her.
We cleared up the table together and I asked her to go and relax, she need to rest from her long journey.

She thanked me again and left.
I tidied up the kitchen, wash off the dirty dishes because I don’t like leaving dirty dishes or the kitchen untidy till the following day

After I was done, I came out to the sitting room and Oby was there.
She was lying in one of the cushion and sleeping.

I wondered why she didn’t go to the room.
I tapped her gently and she awaken in the second tap and stood up.
I led her to the room to lie down while I went to refresh.
Finished up from the bathroom, turned off everything before going to bed.

Since is a two bedroom flat, I thought of using the other bedroom so that Oby can get an adequate rest and not feel uncomfortable with my closeness since is her first night at my place.
But watching her sleep beside me will give me an utmost pleasure

I quietly climbed the bed beside her, it was almost 12 midnight.
She was sound asleep, I looked from her chest and down to her legs.
I felt like cuddling her up in my arms for the first time, kissing her and having her all to myself tonight.

The urge to do that was high but I cautioned myself and turned away from her.
Oby was going to be my wife, there is no need to start fantasizing over her.
Oby was my virgin bride, how Lucky I was to have her.
When the time is right or whenever she feels ready then I will also be ready. I looked forward to that day.
I covered her properly with a duvet due to the air condition.
I have always say a night prayer before bed, it has become a habit which was planted at a very tender age by my Mom.

No matter how tired I am, I still managed to say few prayers before sleeping off.

I sat up from the bed, say a prayer and also thanked God for Oby’s safe journey.

within few minutes I also dozed to the dream Land.

While asleep, I’m always sensitive to my environment, I was hearing sounds but I was deeply asleep and thought it was coming from my sleep.
But I suddenly woke up and it was Oby, she was tossing and turning from the bed.
I tapped her gently and called her name, as I assumed she was probably having a nightmare.
She later quiet down as she went back sleeping.
I turned off the air conditioner which wasn’t high before but Oby may not be used to it.
The weather was not that hot, is was just okay.
I removed the duvet which I used to cover her earlier so that she doesn’t sweat.
I put it aside, went back to bed after checking the time and it was pass 2am. I went back sleeping but I was awoken again for the second time.
This time around it wasn’t a noise like previous or from nightmare it was rather something more strange.

One part of my pajamas was wet, that’s strange. It was soaked with water

Where did water gets into the bed, how come?
I touched the bed and it was all wet.
I was shocked. Because this is way too strange, I haven’t experienced such before.

I quickly sat up from the bed, surprisingly Oby was also up.

I turned on the light, as I kept wondering what was going on.

I saw the duvet I kept aside on the bed, she was obviously trying to use it to cover up the water.

“Are you alright…?
That was the first thing I asked.
She kept quiet and kept staring at me without word.
Was she thinking I was the one that poured water on the bed?
What exactly is going through her mind. I can’t possibly do that when I’m not crazy.

I asked her to get up so that I can cross check how the water gets into the bed.

But she hesitated at first, I asked again if she was alright but no reply.
I try to touch her and she dodged my hand.
What’s going on? I thought within me. The bed and duvet was messed up by some strange water, how is this possible. Or could it be all a dream.
No, it was not dream, it was happening for real.
I asked her again to kindly get off the bed, she hesitated again before she slowly climbed down.
She stood troubled and looks scared.

Her new nighty was soaked and just then the wrenching smell of urine greeted my nose.
The realization hit me right then, it was not water rather urine.

I quickly turned on the air condition. I knew she must be feeling troubled after the mess which is obviously not deliberate.
I did not want to do anything that will make her feel bad than she was already feeling.
I led her to the bathroom and asked her to wash off herself then wrap herself with a thick towel.
I left her in there to avoid embarrassing her further, I returned to the room, pulled off the bedsheets, put it all aside with the duvet inside a big laundry bag.
I lifted the bed to a standing position, quickly try to clean off the urine smell with soap, air freshener inside the water and a dabbing sponge.
I used the visitors bathroom, wash off myself and changed over to something different.

This was around 5am in the morning.

It took me almost 30minutes and all through this time Oby was not out.

I decided to go check her. I knocked on the bathroom door but no sound came. I opened the door and checked her first in the toilet, where I thought I heard a noise.

There she was sitting on the toilet seat, wrapped herself in the towel I gave her and staring at nothing.

“I’m sorry, I… thought it was all a nightmare. I was pressed and really needed to ease myself in my dream. I went to the toilet in my lodged back in school to pee and as I was doing so I realized I was feeling wet….my clothes were getting soaked. After I was done I awaken and saw it wasn’t a dream after all, I have actually urinated on the bed. I try to use the blanket to clean it so that you won’t find out my shameful deed but the situation was already out of hand. Please… I’m really sorry. I have never done this before, i can’t possibly bedwet at my age…is.. I’m sorry…

I gently pulled her out of the seat, led her to the second room which was supposed to be for visitors.
But since that’s the only available room, we will have to use it.



Thanks goodness, my sister did not come around it was just us in the house.

I gave her my shirt to wear, she felt a bit shy having me around.
I decided to excuse her.
After a while I returned and she was sitting on the mouth of the bed.

I Went to her, pulled her to myself and said
” It wasn’t your fault, this can happen to anybody so don’t feel bad. You don’t need to be shy or scared around me. This house is equally yours, feel free and try not to think about it. We’re going to be husband and wife after your studies, try getting to know me and understand my kind of person as I’m also doing so. I love you Oby…with all my entire being and will never hurt you… alright?

She replied with a nod at first
“,I love you too… maybe more than my heart can hold in, I thank God everyday for you. Sometimes, it feels like you’re an angel in human form. thank you for not counting me and background off, and not considering the fact that our levels aren’t the same. Thank you for loving me and sacrificing so much for me and my family…I promise to love you forever. Don’t worry, in the morning I will make sure I carry the mattress outside for sun to hit it. I will also wash all of the things that was messed up…

I smiled and told her that the mattress is heavy, she can’t carry it but she shouldn’t worry, it will get dry eventually and I will call my laundry guy to come over and pick up the sheets and duvet for washing.

I kissed her forehead then slowly to her mouth.
She later lossened up from me and turned her face and I knew then that I have to let her be.

She looks so innocent and shy. I did not want to rush her rather to let her be herself and feel free with me.

She lie down on the bed, my emotions were not settled after kissing her.
Maybe because my body wanted more.

I asked her to sleep while I moved to the sitting room and lay on the cushion.

If I decided to lie bedside her in the room, I may end up pushing her much more than she was willingly to give.

I turned on the television, something to distract me.
And after watching for sometime I dozed off.
This was almost 6am.

I slept until 9am the following morning. I first wondered why I was lying in the sitting room until it all came flowing back.

I was supposed to be in church today but waking up this late makes it impossible.

I checked my phone and saw missed calls from my client.

It just occurred to me that I suppose to meet a client, a prospective buyer who I plan to go show a house within the week.

What do I do, I’m not the type that goes late to church.
But I definitely have to, even if I will miss most part of the service but I won’t miss everything and definitely I won’t miss the client I was supposed to meet.

I wondered if Oby was still sleeping.
I checked the room and she wasn’t there, I was going to the kitchen when I heard noise coming from my main bathroom
She was probably bathing.

I decided to set out something to wear for church and to also call the laundry man to come over and pick up the duvet but the laundry bag wasn’t there.

I searched around before going to the bathroom.
I knocked and went inside, Oby was actually washing the duvet. Struggling with it’s thickness.

She greeted me without looking at my face

“But I told you that the laundry man will come and pick it up. Especially the duvet… you can’t wash it with your hand. If you insisted in washing the bedspread, the washing machine is by the bathroom corner. You could have used that or put it in there and leave it for me to do it maybe later today…

She interrupted with an apology.
“I’m sorry, but this was my mess and I decided to clean it up. I won’t be able to stand another person washing it. And beside, I’m not used to a washing machine. I was trained with hand… don’t worry I will do it… I’m almost through.

I didn’t know what to do, all I did was to insist she leaves it so that I can complete the washing in the washing machine and also dry it in there later.

I used the spare bathroom in the visitors room to have my bath since Oby was still in the main one and i quickly got dressed.
I was running late as I rushed out of the room and saw her cleaning the sitting room.
She asked if I was going to church and I told her I was supposed to wake up early for it but looking at the time I’m very late. My main reason now is to see a client after service.
I showed her where things are kept in the kitchen. And she should take anything she wants to eat, warn it on the gas or microwave it then return the rest to the fridge.
She should feel free to eat anything she wants to eat and drink whatever she wants.
If she needs anything, she should either chat me up or call.
I will be back before 2pm
Anybody that looks for me, she should dismiss the person from the door with the excuse that I’m not around.
I wasn’t expecting anyone though, so nobody will come looking for me.

She nodded with smile to everything I said. I picked up my car key, gave her a kiss on her forehead and left.

I drove down to church and luckily I met the client after service, we discussed concerning the house and she insisted I take her to the location.
She wants to see it, take pictures of the environ which she will send to her husband abroad.

I agree, while she drove in her car behind I drove slowly ahead.
Showed her the place. We couldn’t go inside due to I was not with the keys to the house for sale.

I was through around 3pm, I have tried calling Oby earlier but she wasn’t picking up.
Probably sleeping or carried away with movies.
I sent few chats but no reply.

I thought of buying grilled fish and chips for her or maybe suya but I couldn’t get her to make a choice.
I decided to get the two instead before driving straight home.

As I drove in, I saw Jerome’s Jeep parked.
My heart skipped a little because I don’t trust that my friend, especially around my future wife.

I parked and noticed somebody came to open the door for me.
It was Oby, way excited than expected.

“Your friend is here. He’s been keeping me company and he’s very entertaining too…

I smiled back but I was not comfortable still.

Oby was putting on a short tight gown, showing off her fresh thighs and fine figure. I couldn’t looked pass how the cloth grabbed her backside behind. Her bum looked way bigger from the gown.
She looks good and sexy too.

I asked her when Jerome came and she said since 12pm.
That means Jerome has been around for over 3 hours. Doing what exactly and he never called to let me know that he was around and Oby didn’t inform me too.

She rather looked happy and free than I have seen her since she came.

Maybe I shouldn’t have this negative thinking crowding up my head.
Oby was a discipline and well behaved girl.
She was my virgin bride and still a bit naive but she was unafraid when it comes to expressing herself.

Jerome wouldn’t dare try to woo my woman behind my back knowing fully well she is my future wife.

I hand over what I got to her as we walked into the sitting room where Jerome was sitting with an unfinished drink and a plate of chicken straight from the stew I made in a saucer placed on a tray. There were pieces of chocolates and half eaten apple on the same tray.

I wondered if they were eating together or what exactly is going on.
There was a romantic movie showing on the television screen, Jerome will never be found watching those.
He likes wrestling game or war movie but he appears comfortable watching it.
He was probably doing so because of Oby.

His belt was loosened up, his shirt was half buttoned.
It maybe because of the food he ate or he’s trying to feel free with himself, or better still to show off his six packs to Oby.

I don’t even understand the crazy idea running through my head.

I try to wave off the idea forming in my head as I took his hand shake calmly but still can’t wave off the ideas after seeing things the way it was.

 

 

Tbc…

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 6
By AMAH’S HEART

 

 

I couldn’t pretend to play cool anymore, Jerome left few minutes after I came in.
I asked him why he didn’t call and he said he got carried away with my Oby.

“You never told me that Oby was a beautiful damsel with full front and back package. Wow, I was taken aback when she answered the door. Mhennnnn, you’re very stingy, you couldn’t even inform me that your woman was around, you want to have her all alone and not even care to introduce her to your friends. You make her seem like just an ordinary village girl with no class at all… well, I’m glad I saw things for myself. You and Chuka needs to take me to the village where this types of girls are harvested from it’s peak… I’m serious. She is beautiful and a great cook too. she has overfed me with her delicious cooking. Look at her… she is a full satisfaction without even touching her. You’re really enjoying Austin…

Oby was just blushing and bending her face shyly while a fat grin was plastered on the face.
I wondered why she was smiling seriously to all Jerome was saying.

I was about telling Jerome to leave when he stood, dressed up properly, took his car


key and walked out.
I was boiling as I quickly took a shower, changed into something simple before coming to the sitting room.
Oby was busy watching a comedy live show and laughing loudly
I walked to the kitchen and gasped out in total shock.
Things were thrown here and there, dirty dishes filled up the sink.
Pots were littered with food oil, the ground was scattered with pieces of rice and dirts.
I saw the plate of the chicken stew empty in the sink
I also saw the bow I used for the vegetable soup and also fish stew on top of the kitchen cabinet.
I opened the plate and the fish stew was also touched, no single ice in it which means is been a while it was out of the fridge.
I sighed sadly, opened the vegetable, i saw finger prints on it.
It smells like it was about to spoil.

My anger grew, I was totally disgusted at the sight that greeted me
I stood there staring and unknowingly what to do.
I was hungry, and really needed to eat.
I checked the fridge and shut it angrily. It looks disorganized.

I can still hear Oby laughing loudly, I have to find something to eat first before I angrily destroy something.
I took plates to the dining where the things I bought was carelessly kept.

I quietly started unwrapping them. The grilled fish with chips and suya, all in different paper plates.
I looked over at Oby, she was so


much into the ongoing show on the television.
I called out to her

“Oby… Oby…babe…
She turned toward me and move back her attention to the television.
“… there’s suya, fish and chips over here. Come over… let’s eat together…”

She nodded with a wave of hand that she was coming but her focus was still on the television.
I took my laptop and began working, arranging my work plan for the week. Marking out the house that was almost taking, the ones paid for already and the one on lease.

I began to eat silently, I didn’t bother calling her again as I concentrated on the work I got.
I left the fish and chips for her and focus on the suya with some orange juice.

After a while the show was over by 7pm exact.
She came over to the table, looked around the place with a frown.

“When your friend said you’re stingy I thought he was just joking. You bought fish and suya and did not even call me or bring mine. You’re busy eating and enjoying alone… that’s very bad and I’m begining to count on his words… because this is a glaring act of stinginess…”

Her word provoked me and I barked angrily at her
Unleashing all the stored up anger that I was trying to let go.

“You opened your mouth to say I’m stingy? Jerome said so and you went banking on that… you kept surprising me with your behavior Oby. You accommodated my friend for over 3hours without calling to let me know. Aside from pictures, have you met Jerome before, why will you even allow him come in when I specifically asked you to dismiss everyone from the door or call me. You obviously had a great time with him around, my words or presence doesn’t count. Anyway, Over there is the fish and chips I bought for you, I should be eating real home made food but everything in the kitchen is messed up. you can also have the remaining suya because I have suddenly lose my appetite…

She interrupted angrily with a raise of her voice.

“If there is something you want to tell me then say it to my face because I noticed that ever since you came back you have been carrying face like post office. Acting like I’m invisible that I don’t exist. If you’re not happy having me around then why did you send transport fare for me to come? I think I should be the one angry here, you said you were leaving for church, normally your church supposed to close by 12:30pm but you came home pass 4pm. Who is deceiving who here? You mentioned seeing a client but how many hours does it take to see somebody? You obviously had your classic Abuja babe you went to chill out with then return to your village girl who doesn’t have a say over what you do. I’m twenty years, I’m not a baby and you shouldn’t play smart around me because you think am a nobody. You told all your friends that I’m just a naive village girl who knows nothing. Jerome said so, he said that you used to belittle me in front of them and he never knew I was this beautiful until he saw for himself. I’m sorry we ate the food you made, he kept me company all through the period that you were away, is only normal to give him food. I was hungry and ate twice plus some chocolate. I’m counting all this because you are stingy and needs to understand how things were used in your absence. I had a great time talking and laughing with Jerome and the truth is he was great at it that I didn’t even miss you or remember to call you. He showed up at the door, what do you expect me to do? send one of your bossom friend away? I know Jerome from pictures and I should be able to recognize him in person. My phone is still in the room and I haven’t checked it for hours now because I was having a great time here while you were having yours outside. I just remembered I needed to tidy up the kitchen but I seriously had to finish that TV program since you were not in the mood of talking to me. You can also take the news that i…I urinate on the bed to your friends. Tell them I use to bedwet because you have rubbished me enough to them already. Maybe first thing tomorrow morning I will be traveling back… coming here was a mistake…I shouldn’t have…”

She walked away to the kitchen, I didn’t bother going after her.
I just sat there speechless.
I wasn’t expecting all the accusations or bashing. I was supposed to be the angry one here but she is acting like I did her wrong.
She never missed me, Jerome fed her with his lies and she believed him.
Oby is just gullible, I’m not surprised though.

Don’t I have right to be angry with her for mismanaging things in my absence.

I’m not asking her not to eat or serve Jerome but take the quantity you can finish and return the rest back to the fridge but instead she brought out all the food, finished some and left the rest on the counter.
She never bother to call or reply my messages.

I grew up with strict parenting, my parents hates wastage or disorganized house.
I hate it too and that’s why I make sure everything is kept carefully away.

I know we haven’t live together before but just a day and is looking like we have lived for years in disagreement.

I couldn’t sit still on my chair, I went to meet her in the kitchen.
She was almost through with washing the dishes.
I silently took a long broom and began sweeping the kitchen, after then I took mob and clean up the ground.

The remaining fish stew and the soup was back to the fridge. She returned them back.
I brought out the soup and tasted it, it was tasting spoilt.

“This soup is bad. It was out from the fridge for so long… vegetables are meant to be properly preserved…I..

I gasped sadly as I took it towards the wastebag.
She suddenly grabbed it from my hand.

” Livit…leave it…I will eat it like that. Don’t throw it away…is still good. It seems that too much money is begining to shark you like palm wine…

I told her she can’t eat it because it has spoilt she ignored and return the soup to the fridge.

I left her alone as I tidied up the kitchen ground.
She suddenly bent down, searching for something in the cabinet.
She bent so well that her whole thighs and some part of her undies was showing.
I asked her what she was looking for she said I shouldn’t mind.
She was through with what she was doing and started walking away, I called her and she ignored.
I bite my lower lips confused.
I made sure everything was properly kept, I removed the spoilt soup from the fridge and pour it into the trash bag with other trash in it.
I washed and cleaned up the place before taking the trash outside.

After I was done, I went to the living room and she was not there.

I went into my main bedroom and she wasn’t there too.
I saw her lying down in the visitors room. I try talking to her by apologizing first for my initial actions.
It was 8:30pm and it will soon be time for my bed.
I try to explain the things that i love and hate all over again.
She was still angry and refused me touching her. I try kissing her and she turned her face to the wall.
After much trying, I left her alone. I asked her if she still cares for the fish and chips and she said she hates fish and chips, she would have prefer the suya but I have eaten out of it already.

I try to convince her that there are still some left and I deliberately bought it for her.
She refused accepting it.

“You stingily bought it for yourself because if you got them for me then you shouldn’t have touched them. I’m not eating it…if I’m hungry there are other things I can eat, chocolate, apple, banana bread and the rest of it but I won’t touch any of those things you bought. I hate fish and not a fan of potatoes… maybe you should also try to know the things I like and hate. You are not the only one with dos and don’t. Go and eat your stingy food and leave me alone…

I cautioned her that I wasn’t stingy and is high time she stop calling me that.

She didn’t say anything as I walked out of the room.

I won’t condone disrespect and arrogant. I don’t know what Jerome filled up her head with but Oby should know better.

She has to come in terms with her wrongs, I won’t bother her again.

I put back the rest of the remaining things in the fridge, put off the television and went to my room
The bed was dry, thanks to the air condition.

I took another bedspread and pillow cases and dressed up the bed.

As I was coming out to the sitting room, I saw her with one pack of unopened juice and chocolate heading back to the guest room. She walked past me without a word neither did I say anything.

I checked around the house to finally make sure everything was fine before retiring to bed.
I answered few calls both from family and business.

Why will Oby suddenly starts thinking I’m stingy? Her behavior towards me changed within few hours, all by spending time with Jerome.

She was my wife to be, and I have always made sure I defend and respect her both present and absence.



She has never suspected or disrespected me before, either in words or action.
Is over two years of knowing her.
Although it has been a distance relationship and spending time together under the same roof have suddenly turned into war and reveal alot other things.

I have never denied her anything she ask and sometimes send money to her without her asking, that’s aside paying school fees and other bills she brings to my notice.
I make provision ahead of her personal needs, set her money aside because is very important.
Even if I don’t eat, her bills will have to be paid first before any other thing.

That is more of the reasons why I’m angry and worried.
I couldn’t sleep, I thought of going back to her but that maybe encouraging her ill manners towards me.
I continued working far late in the night in bed until I was tired.
I packed up and slept off.
Morning came, I got ready for office. Took breakfast of tea and bread.
I usually leave by 7:30am but I was delaying, hoping Oby will come out from the next room she slept in.

I was hearing noises, I decided to go in and check, just then she came out from the room. She was wearing one of my polos not the usual cloth she wore last night.
She greeted me coldly and I replied.

“How was your night? Did you sleep well
I said while trying to let go of yesterday drama.
She replied coldly again.
I went to hold her but she walked away with an empty pack of juice and chocolate paper wrap in hand which she threw into the trashcan by the dining.

“, I’m leaving for work Oby, I could have stayed to iron our minor last night disagreement out but I have alot on my desk today. There’s eggs, tomatoes and many other things you can either use to make egg sauce or anything you feel like taking. There’s also bread in the fridge and tea with mayonnaise and Nutella. Whichever or whatever you want to eat, please do so. I will buy more things on my way home and I will make sure I come home early because of you. Is there anything you will want me to buy for you…if you can’t think of anything then text it to me whenever you remember. Is almost 8:30am. I have to go… I love you, so much… hope you know that?

She was standing by the wall and staring at nothing.
I bent over and kissed her forehead, remind her again not to open door for anyone and if it becomes complicated she should call me.
I took my bag and car key before leaving.

Immediately I got to the office which was almost 10am, I had awaiting client waiting for me by the reception.
The receptionist already called to inform me.
My day got real busy immediately I set feet into the office.
During my lunch time, I called Oby to know how she was doing.
She said she was just watching the television.
She was lively and happy.
She asked when I will be coming back, I informed her that i will soon be driving towards the market side so that I can get other things for the house.
She mentioned I should buy ice cream, grilled fish with chips.
She confessed with laughter that she tasted the one i kept in the fridge and realized it was very delicious.
I laughed and asked if she microwave it before eating, she replied that she does not know how to use the microwave and is better she don’t touch it in order not to spoil anything.
Oby was laughing when she said she enjoyed the fish and chips cold like that.

I wondered how she enjoyed it but I ignored though.
I promised to buy more for her on my way back.

I love the fact that she doesn’t pretend or act like she knows everything, she sometimes humbles herself with the truth and sometimes plays like she knows it all.

I got home around 5pm after leaving office almost 3pm. I had many other things to do but I had to suspend it because I promised Oby I will come home on time.
She washed the bedspread in her room and was just taking it back to the room when I came in.
I also bought two Sanders and one sneakers for her since I know her exact size of shoe.
She was very happy, she jumped on me like a baby and kissed me passionately.
She was a good kisser I must commend.
I don’t know how she learnt that but it wasn’t a big deal.

She looks good in my my shirt, which was the only thing she was putting on.

She informed me that she made yam with egg sauce.
She served it on the dining and I thanked her.
It wasn’t exactly what I intend to eat but I pretend to enjoy it.

We tidied up things together and right from the kitchen our kissing and romantic spree began.
We dragged along to the main room.
The kissing and romance wears on. I wondered where she learnt such perfection from.
I was happy enjoying the moment that I didn’t bother to care over any other thing.
I wasn’t wearing any top except for pjamas trouser which I was ready to fling aside if she wants me to go extra mile.

She whispered that she loves my bare chest, I smiled and kissed her the more.

She kept pulling at me like she was asking for more. I fling aside my pajamas and ready for the show but she suddenly went Cold.

“What is it…is something wrong? I asked confused at her sudden cold reaction.

“,Your…

She pointed towards my manhood and I suddenly felt embarrassed.
“… your third leg is huge. It will shift my womb… I’m kinda scared.

I was speechless and embarrassed at first as I stylishly covered up with the duvet.
She suddenly began to laugh

“…I’m joking… relax. Well, I’m not kidding with it’s hugeness but is perfect. I’m only a little scared that’s all. I always wanted to do this with you, I have imagined it, practice it in my head… play it repeatedly in my mind. I have envision how interesting it will be. And now… I’m kinda scared…

I breathed, kissed her hand and said.

“I understand you honey… that’s why I did not force you. I allowed you to be ready for it. Is almost three days that you have been pushing me away and I never persuaded. Having your virginity is one of the most precious gift that I will forever cherish. I will love you like my life depends on it. Trust me I will be extra careful in doing it, I know you will feel some pain but it will be for a short period. I have been reading online concerning women’s virginity. I wanted to be very careful in other not to hurt you honey. If you are not still ready, then I will wait. Anytime, even if is on our wedding night… there’s no need to rush because I cherish you. Maybe we shouldn’t do it yet since your mind isn’t relaxed. Alright??..

I said picking up my pjamas from where I threw it to wear
She suddenly held my hand.

“Let’s do it. I’m already in the mood for it… you also want me as much as I do. there’s no perfect time than now. Let’s not pretend to each other. Please be gentle… although I’m still a bit scared.

I promised to be gentle, took some lubricant and within minutes it was all over.
She lay back panting hard and smiling.

I sat up with confusion, so much dissatisfaction and disappointment.

“What’s it Austin?

For the first time she boldly called my name with disgust in her voice.

“Nothing… nothing. I’m cool.
I replied as I stepped away to the bathroom, cleaned off and returned.

“Can we go for another round, I enjoyed it. Let’s make it a night of fantasy… c’mon Austin. Give me more… your third leg is magical. Bring it on…

I turned to her, trying to hide my disappointment.

“Oby, you aren’t a virgin? I don’t understand… What happened to your virginity…who took it? How come you never mentioned it all this while. I’m..ju… just speechless. What’s really going on?

I said the last part with a show of rage.

She was mute, she didn’t say anything as she suddenly went quiet and had this sorry face that I wasn’t ready to buy.

I need explanation, i need answers. The more I stare at her the angrier I become.
Because she knew all this while that she wasn’t a virgin like I thought she was yet Kept quiet.
Who took my wife’s virginity and innocence.

I couldn’t think straight, as we sat there in total silent.
How, who, when did she loose it and to who exactly?.
That’s exactly what I planned to find out.

 

 

Tbc

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 7
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

I barked again like a mad dog, I was actually going crazy with the sudden realization.

…start talking Oby…?

She saw how serious I was and knew there was no other way out than to say the truth.

“…was it before you get into school or after? You told me that you never had a boyfriend before me, you knew no man. You never kissed or had sex before. You were a virgin Oby, filled with innocence. I can no longer find the innocent part of you, your actions and words says otherwise. You have changed from the young lady I met in the your father’s house back in the village, the one that sneak out to the street corner just to speak to me. That Oby that was very shy and wouldn’t look at my eyes and speak no matter what I do. Her face was mostly bent while talking to me. You couldn’t even call me by name because of upbringing and little fear that was instilled in you. That was the Oby that captured my whole heart… what happened to her? What did you do to the Oby i once knew because you have changed from the girl I used to know. Who did you give your innocence


and virginity to…I need answers and you better start talking.
“I’m sorry… please… I’m sorry…”
She said while her face was bent in shame.

“I’m sorry isn’t the answer to my question Oby. I want answers, I don’t need your apology. Tell me what happened…I want to know and I want only the truth. Nothin else….

“I won’t call him a boyfriend, he was just my class mate back in secondary school. We kind of got used to each other and became very close from my SS2 to SS3. We only share few kisses in secret and he touched my breast like twice but I warned him not to do that again and he never did. After secondary school we separated and I never had anything to do with any man until you showed up. I was truly a virgin when we met. After I got into university, I had this rich cliche, they were classic girls from rich families, they thought my parents were wealthy too because I had every thing, I lacked nothing in school. You send money to me even when I don’t ask or need it. I was living big like the daughter of a very wealthy man. I never told anyone that my parents were not responsible for my education. I did not mention you to anyone either, I was enjoying the fame, moving with this set of girls and meeting different boys too which they introduced me to….

She paused and looked at me with tears glistering in


her eyes.
I was trying hard to remain patient and not loose my guts.
I asked her to continue.
“,…. well, in my first year second semester, I met this guy… Rick. he was young , tall and very fine. He likes me and I like… him but it was just normal like not love. He was in his third year in school. We got talking, he invited me to his place one day, I refused to go but those my rich girl friend urged me to go. I later did but I went with one of them who later left after we got there…

She paused again, her head remain bent.

“Then what happened…

I asked impatiently. My heart was already racing at every word she drops. I wish she can stop but I want to hear to the end.

She remained mute still with her face bent.

“… don’t tell me he raped you, did he drugged you. That Rick raped you right? Oh wait… you threw yourself at him cheaply?

She looked up and started talking in defence.

“No…I did not throw myself at him. We just went talking and drinking and before I knew what was happening I was relaxing in his arms while he fondles me. He made love to me, it happened so fast, I couldn’t stop it and when I realized myself it was already late. That was actually the first day I had real sex…I lost my virginity. I’m sorry… I’m really sorry.

I couldn’t stay still, I stood from the bed and started pacing up and down.
I relaxed on the wall watching her and unknowingly what to do.

“…was that the only time you got intimate with Rick?

I asked from where I stood.

She looked at me and turned her face away. I already knew the answer to that.

“You’re already in second year… right? You are supposed to be in second semester or…I don’t know any more. Tell me…

“You’re correct but I had alot of carryover in my last exam so I have to…to resit for them all. I’m not with Rick again…i broke up from him. he had other girls after him and was taking me for granted. He will even collect money from me without paying back. I left him long time ago…I’m very sorry. I got carried away with school life and it’s fun. She said with her face bent.

I nodded sadly and suddenly laughed out my frustration.
“Wonderful… Oby, that’s wonderful. Your parents wish is to see their daughter graduate with good grades, get a good job and assist in helping to train the other siblings. I took it upon myself to save your father the stress of selling his plots of land. I took up the responsibility to sponsor you to any level of your choice since you’re going to be my wife. I wanted the best for you Oby…I asked your father to focus on his other children and leave everything about you to me. Is two years in school and I have never failed in that aspect. I worked extra hard for your sake, I woke up very early, slept late, skip meals and mostly stressed out for your sake. I just wanted to give you the best so that you won’t have reason to fall into another arm or not concentrate in school. Instead of you to focus on your studies, you decided to join the rich and famous gang, living large and skipping classes. Having numerous carryover… then the worst is getting hitched with a fine, tall, young Rick. You lost your virginity to a play boy, and I guess from the look of things after Rick left, your rich girl friends hooked you up with another rich boyfriend…. uhmmm… I’m actually the one that should be sorry for you. Because I can’t…I can’t continue with this. I…I can’t do this. Please leave my room…

She refused leaving. She remained where she was, sobbing.

I decided to leave the room for her instead.

I went to the guest room. The air condition was turned off from the socket and not from the remote first.

The room smell suspecious. I was too angry and tired to start checking.
The bed wasn’t made but the bedspread was on top of it.
It was washed and folded. I took it to spread over the bed and my eyes caught a water sign on the bed.
It was not much but it appears the mattress sucked it up.
I touched the spot and noticed indeed there was water there.
I took my hand to my nose and realize it wasn’t water but urine smell.

“Not again…. not again..

I said outlouldly.
I quickly raise the bed to a standings position of which if the air condition was still on and the mattress was standing it would have dried off.

I stormed out of the room to my main bedroom.
Oby was lying down.

“I really don’t know if I should be dealing with your act of betrayal or the Bedwetting part. your baggages just kept increasing and you seem not to be bothered. Or was it another dream back in your lodge just like the first? This whole thing is crazy. You messed up the bed and didn’t remember to raise up the matress, clean it up properly to avoid foul smell, turn on the air condition so that it will dry up. Instead you washed only the bedsheets and left the matress like that….”

She stood up in fear and said pleadingly
“I’m sorry my love. Is because of the one pack of full juice I drank, I finished it all and doozed off. I didn’t thought of raising up the matress I could have done so. I’m very sorry my love…I…

I quickly shun her
“Please, my name is Austin. Don’t mistake me for your school boyfriends. I’m not your love…try not to patronize me with anything love because you will end up being disappointed. Go and tidy up that room… there’s air freshener, add it inside water with liquid soup, take sponge and go and clean off those formed Mark. Leave the matress standing…



She quietly left. I closed the door behind her and lay in bed with a stomach filled of worries.

I began to wish she never said anything. I wish I can unhear everything I just heard.
I don’t even know which to think off, is it the part of she having her breast pressed and mouth kissed back in college. I will count off those because she didn’t get intimate.

My main focus is Oby using my sweat, my hard earned money to feel large in school. Joining some useless girls to act rich and get laid and at the end her little innocence disappeared.

Or should I be thinking about the Bedwetting part. Adding more worries to my basket full.

I’m going crazy right now. I don’t know what to think, or what to do.

I’m having headache and the whole thing is breaking me down.
I’m not sure I can continue with her. How do I tell her parents that I’m discontinuing myself from Oby.
What do I do?
How could Oby, the girl I love and cared for take me for granted.

I was not after her virginity, but I wish I was the one that she gave it to.
Yet, if she had told me the truth and repent from them I would have let it go but she lied to me.
She knew all this while that she wasn’t one but pretended and act like she was. She never said anything about it.

Did Jerome also touched her?

“No… no..no…. Jerome can’t do that. Oby…oh Oby why….why….aaaagggrrrrr!

I screamed out like a woman in labour.

The pain was too much to bear. The night was getting longer.
I don’t know how to deal with everything happening around me.
What am I supposed to do?

“What..what…I need answers. I’m drowning in a deep blue sea of trouble. I can’t breath…

There was a knock, I asked her to go away but she kept knocking.
I stood up and went to the door.
I stood by the door without letting her in.

“I have done what you asked me to do. I can’t sleep on the ground…I don’t want to sleep in the sitting room either….

She said with a big frown on her face.

“Check the laundry, get a double blanket from there, spread it on the ground and sleep. If you pee on them, then it can be easily washed with the washing machine. I’m not letting you in…

She interrupted me

” You asked for the truth, I told you everything and now you are acting like I’m the worst sinner. I have said that I’m sorry and I mean it but you choose to be the judge of my life as if you’re without sin or do you want to tell me that all through the time I was in school, you never slept with another woman… for two good years? You may try to deny it but I’m not a fool. You obviously loved my virginity and not me. That is Why you’re so pained. Do you know how many rich and famous guys I had to turn down because of you…they have fleets of cars, have fine houses of their own, travels abroad like they are going to the backyard. They have everything yet I choose to be with you and this is how you treat me…

I scoffed with a curved smile.
“Do this wealthy guys waiting in line for you also know that your father is a village elementary teacher who was about to sell his plots of land just to send you to school? Do they also know that you are bedwetting… you pee in bed…

She suddenly raised a hand and slapped me.
I was shocked to the bone.
“This is what you get for for insulting me like you just did. I don’t urinate in bed for your information. The first night was because I had a bad dream and the second night was because of the full pack of juice I took. Stop reminding me of my natural mistakes…it was nature that played out with me. I hate to be reminded. That’s why Jerome, your friend was a better company than you have ever been for more than two years. You’re very boring and annoying too but I still want to be with you…

I turned to close my door she held onto it.
“…hear everything I have to say first babe. I’m sorry..stop doing this to me. I can’t live without you… I’m sorry for slapping you. I did not intentionally urinated in bed… I’m not crazy. I did not mean to hurt you babe. Please forgive me… I’m sorry. Don’t shut the door to my face…

She started sobbing with tears dropping from her eyes.
I wasn’t move one bit by her tears
Oby hurt me beyond repair.

I need to think and know what’s next for me.
This is just too much
My heart is shattered. I don’t even want to see her face.
Maybe she should move in with Jerome since he is a better man than I will ever be.

I pushed her back from the door before shutting it firmly.
I went to sit in my room chair, holding my head as if it was about to explode.

I can hear her cry and several Knock on the door but I pay no heed to her.

I sat there wondering how to move pass my present predicament and what exactly to do with Oby.

 

Tbc

Training a girl in higher institution is more risky than gambling on bet9xa

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 8
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

 

I took a sip of the drink and set it down.

“Relax man, you looked all worked up… I know you can handle this…

Chuka said while sitting opposite me in his living room.
We finished watching a live match and decided to watch wrestling.
His wife, Helen who was pregnant served us food but I told her that I wasn’t hungry.
She and her husband try to force me but i truly do not have appetite for food and didn’t want to waste their food but when they insisted, I decided to take few spoon of the plate of rice.
I dished out a little into a small saucer and ate instead of eating directly from the full plate they placed before me.

I thanked them and decided to stick to the wine that Chuka brought.
We both sat talking and sipping our drinks.

I briefed Chuka about Oby and my decision to opt out of the plan of marrying her.
I made sure I left the bedwetting part out of our conversation.

he wasn’t happy how things turned out as he also tries to calm me down.

“… I’m sorry man. This was the exact thing i was saying initially when you told me and Jerome of your plans to sponsor her


through school… I mentioned something, I don’t know if you can still remember Austin…I said you should have gotten married to her first before sending her to school. In that way she will be committed to you and won’t think of misbehaving…
“I doubt if marriage will even stop her from acting foolish in school. She will easily be influenced and start misbehaving even while married. Chuka, I’m not angry because she got carried away in school and lose her virginity to another man, I’m just pissed that she pretended and lied to me. Oby has suddenly gone wild, I couldn’t place it at first but I understand now why she feels so exposed. No sign of fear or innocence and she is just twenty years. Mhenn I can’t do this. I couldn’t even talk to my family about it because they are not aware that I was training a girl in school with the intention of marrying her…if my people knew, they will feel indifference about it and I seriously do not want to start giving long explanation over my personal decision. Is only you and Jerome that knows about her. And as for Jerome, he messed up big time. I told him few days ago not to come to my house again. my friendship with him is just at the edge. But he is not even my major problem right now. I’m planning of traveling to Oby’s village, I need to see her parents and tell them I have


changed my mind about their daughter…
Chuka dropped the cup of wine in his hand breathed deeply.

“Austin, I know you felt girls in the village are filled with innocence and are not too exposed… while Abuja ladies are opposite. You forgot that my wife is Abuja babe, filled with exposure yet well coordinated and discipline. Is almost three years of marriage and I can confess that she completes me. Even when she was worried sick when she couldn’t conceive earlier, I kept encouraging her that at the right time it will happen. Finally, God did it in his own time and she is pregnant. There is no woman that is willing to be committed to a man that won’t. Even if she is a harlot, they also make good wives…. the ones that are ready for a change not those struggling with indecisiveness. Oby is beautiful and young, she haven’t experienced much in Life, she became a target to many ill things. Please, don’t make hash decision because of how you feel right now…think it through. It was during my traditional wedding you first saw her and she captured your mind, you wanted her and we even asked around about her parents to know the background she was coming from. She comes from my wife’s village and mine is a neighbouring village to theirs but she is like a sister and I will advise you to think your decision through Austin. We have been friends for far too long, I want the best for you man. If you still can’t proceed with her after much thought then is all good, but try not to make up your mind when you’re still nursing your hurt. I’m solidly behind you in every decision you take and as for Jerome, you already know the kind of guy he was before now, don’t let his dirty lifestyle annoy you because he doesn’t worth the attention. Jerome is not even ready for any sort of commitment, marriage is not on his list. Big boy lifestyle and deceiving women, those who want to be deceived with his sweet tongue and fine looks… things like that are still in his main agenda. I support the fact you warned him not to come to your place…my wife doesn’t like him one bit. Don’t let Jerome’s issue bother you. Let me know whatever you decide concerning Oby.

I stayed a for a longer time watching wrestling match with Chuka and his dear wife.
As night approached, i thanked Chuka and his wife before leaving.
As I was driving home, I kept thinking about the whole thing.

My mind was made up and there was nothing to think again.
Is a week and four days since I found out about her crazy lifestyle in school.

Is two weeks already from the day she traveled down to spend sometime with me.

I also found out the reason she was bedwetting.
Another heart wrenching tale.

I try to overlook the bedwetting part since she is using the guest room now but I just couldn’t.
I don’t know what to do about it. Is disheartening and shameful.
I can’t fathom how it started or what went wrong, could it be spiritual attack? Bad nightmare or other illness that one need to take serious.

I asked her twice if it was from childhood and she said no.
How did it start, Oby can’t say. She doesn’t even know how.

That was the only personal conversation I had few days ago with her.
I told her is better she open up if there’s any so that I will know how to help her, if is by spiritual, phycological or medical issue
She refused saying anything. I left her alone.

We have been living like stranger, her school will be resuming next month.

I need to take her back to her parents before the resumption.

Maybe is a good thing that she is not schooling close.
She won’t have reason to come and go as she please because I’m placing embargo on everything concerning us after returning her to her parents.

she tries to please me and make amend after realizing her mistake but the deed is done.

I was a bit relieved after three days she didn’t bedwet
Only for it to happen a night before yesterday.
She came to meet me in the morning while I was on the dining taking breakfast.

“Good morning. I know you hate me and still haven’t forgiven me. I understand is hard and I’m truly sorry my love. I have been so ashamed and afraid to share something else with you, but since I’m ready to come clean is better I say it all without holding back anything. You were asking about the reason for my bedwetting, it started back in school too. I’m truly sorry…I can’t hide it anymore. I think is medical issue. I…I found out that I was pregnant for Rick after sleeping with him, when I didn’t see my period I told my girlfriends, they bought a pregnancy test kit. I used it and found out I was pregnant. They took me to a place for D and C… that’s to remove it. It was a middle age man, who uses part of his house for such purposes. I paid him and he carried out the act. It was painful, I thought I was going to die. I couldn’t go for lecture for days. I told you I wasn’t feeling well that period, i lied that it was malaria and you sent money that period. It was after then I found out that I can’t no longer hold urine for long. It takes just second and I will either pee on myself… I told my friends and they said with time it will stop but it didn’t really stop. I try to control it during the day but at night before I will get up from sleep and rush to urinate is already late. I don’t know if the abortion affected my bladder or something more. I’m sorry that..

I quickly stood, pushed the breakfast away and left.

I later drove out and came back around 8pm.
I heard her crying in the night before bed.
I was in the sitting room when she sat on the dining taking Pepsi with the biscuits i left in the fridge after crying.

I went to bed only to wake up this morning and she was washing the blankets that she peed on.
I have thought her how to use the washing machine but she still choose to use her hands.

I make sure there is everything in the house, even if I’m very crossed with her she was under my care and I have to take care of her.
I’m done with her baggages and she knew. It scares her because she does not know what I intend to do.

I was fed up and needed somebody to talk to which was why I decided to drive to Chuka’s place.
I feel relief sharing my problem with someone.

I will just sit out at an open joint, close to my estate.
I will while away time before going home.
Ones I get home, it will be straight to the shower then to bed.
Holiday continues tomorrow, after then work starts.
If I can’t stand her presence tomorrow, I will drive out.
I made food yesterday and put inside fridge. If she is hungry then she can eat.

I parked and went into the open bar, I asked for asun, (goat meat barbecue) with drink.

While I was drinking, I saw a lady sitting alone and sipping her drink not too far from me.
It was very common to see ladies go to bar or some of the hang out joints just to have good time.
It was common both in Lagos and Abuja.

They don’t necessarily need a man for that, they just believe they can take care of their bills without a man

She was looking everywhere, either for someone or for a night catch.

she looked towards my direction and looked away.
She looked up at me again, fixed her eyes on me.
I looked back to my asun which I have just eaten two pieces out of the many in the plate.

I drank deeply from my cup of Heineken, brought out my phone and began to browse.
“Is just 9pm, I will be leaving by 10.



I said to myself as I went back to my phone.

A voice startled me and when I looked up it was the lady.

“Is that an iPhone 11 or 12? Wow… you’re one of the Abuja big boys….”
She exclaimed

“No, this is not an iPhone is Samsung.
I replied as I watch her take a seat beside me and went straight to using toothpick to take my barbecue meat without asking.

She looked up at me with her mouth full and said

“Wow, you’re indeed a big boy. My name is Mimi by the way. I’m very single and ready to mingle. I Came into Abuja a year ago and staying with a friend. I used to reside in plateau state before. This Abuja is whole cruise. Like last Friday, we were at the all Star club… that place is a different world. I have been to many club house but visiting this particular one where big politicians and celebrity come to chill is different ball game for me. This barbecue is so delicious, I’m almost finishing it for you. Will you order for another plate?.

I scoffed and took another drink from my cup.
I called the barbecue man and asked him to bring another plate.
I ordered for an extra drink for her. I was okay with my second bottle.
I was feeling a bit tipsy but that was exactly what I wanted to achieve.
Get high and drive home to sleep. forgetting Oby and her problem.

“…Are you married, I know some married men don’t like wearing wedding ring. Although you look young and appear like an eligible bachelor. One of the hottest bachelor in Abuja. By the way before I forget, I must confess that you’re very handsome. What tribe are you…oh, I forget to ask. What is your name…

She has obviously had enough but continue stuffing herself.

I took the last remaining drink from my cup and said

“Mimi, it was nice meeting you too. I suppose to look married… with kids, I wonder why you didn’t see that…”

She smiled and said

“Well, you don’t look it but again is not written on faces. The woman that has you is damn Lucky. Can I be your second wife…

She said like a whisper and suddenly began to laugh.
Her guts in saying that is not surprising.
Some ladies speak their mind and do not care what you think of them.

I chuckled and Checked the time. Without saying a word to her.

“… you aren’t saying anything. I said if I cannot be your woman can I be your side chick… you mustn’t wife me. This Abuja is hustle that pays most. One thing for sure is that I won’t come in between you and your family…. you’re a ladies spec and I’m only shooting my shot. Which if you want to think it through, there’s no problem in it and if you still want to give the answer here I…

I interrupted her.

“Thanks Mimi, your offer is quiet tempting but I’m not interested…

All of a sudden I sighted somebody walking angrily towards our table.

She looks familiar.
As she came closer, I was surprised as Oby walked upto us.

“This is where you are… and this is the lady that has been keeping you company. For days now you have been leaving me, you will abandon me at home and come back late at night. I never complained. This is holiday period and you were atleast supposed to be home but you left since early afternoon and there was power outage after you left, I called you but you refused to pick up. I don’t know how to turn on the generator or invater, I decided to come out this night to any nearby hangout joint, I was just sitting alone at the table over there watching people go and come in when I sighted you. I was in doubt at first until I came closer and saw you. This is how you treat me, as if I have a disease. This your lady is obviously better than me, I agree but you pretend like you were faithful and royal to one woman… you are a liar and pretender Austin and you have no right to judge or treat me like a plague but I totally understand since my sin is the greatest and unforgivable one at that. But because you sin differently does not make you better than me…I..I..

She started crying, turned and ran away.
The lady with me was not bothered, she continued eating and drinking.

“Was that your wife…? Oh my gosh. She is quiet young and beautiful but her out burst is too predictable and childish. I mean no offense but I seriously don’t know how to pretend. But I’m glad she isn’t toxic or saucy housewife who will scatter this table and threaten to break my head with a bottle. But, no woman tries such shit with me… when I’m not under her roof or on top of her man. You belong to her back at home but ones you’re out…any body can claim you as hers and what I’m saying in general is that…

I stood, dropped money for her extra bottle incase she still wants more drinks.
I left without another word to the lady whom I have even forgotten her name.
She was asking for my number and calling out her own but l ignored.

Went into my car and drove off.
When I got home, Oby was in the sitting room crying. There was light but the television was off.
I was too tired and a bit tipsy. All I want is to go to bed.
She was talking, saying all kinds of things as I went to the fridge to take chilled water.
I just don’t know how to pretend or act like everything was alright.
Flexing in school and joining bad gangs wasn’t enough, she started keeping boyfriend and having unprotected sex.
That wasn’t enough she became pregnant and had to go for abortion which has affected her urinary track.

I seriously don’t know how to deal with all of that.
I just want to forget it even if is just for a while.
I’m going crazy with each realization about her.
She was denying at first over the issue with bedwetting.
And now before I send her back to her parents I have to get a medical help for her.

I never bargained for any of this, no… never did I see all of this baggages coming.
Now I’m thrown in between, I have to help her clean up her mess.

I took a bottle of water, ignored her nagging as I went straight to my room to refresh and sleep.

 

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 9.
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

After few days i booked an appointment with doctor pat.
I told Oby to get ready that we will be visiting the doctor who will examine her and know what exactly to do so that her medical issue will be corrected.

On the said day, I drove her to the hospital all in total silent.
Doctor Pat did not waste time in taking her to the examining room where she was checked.
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It took hours before they were out, while I have to wait in her office patiently.

“How is she related to you?

Doctor Pat asked while writing down things on a receipt kind of note pad.

“She is a…a…my…

I didn’t even know where to place Oby anymore in my life.

“She’s your what…? The doctor looked up at me with a questioning look.

I looked towards where Oby was seated, she was staring at her palm and didn’t look up.

“Friend… she a friend”
I finally said to the doctor

“I guess intimate girlfriend, well… when she noticed that her bladder can no longer holds urine, what you should have done is to quickly take her to a hospital not manage the situation. Beside you were aware of the abortion, you both agreed to carry out the act


but my anger is why in an unprofessional doom house? Risking her life and womb in the process and now the damaged on her urinary tract is quiet huge and it wouldn’t have gotten to this level if something was done on time…”
“Excuse me doctor… what are you talking about? Did you try to find out or ask me first who or where the deed was done? Why run into conclusion of what you aren’t sure of? Listen, I have been having enough tough time trying to think straight and clear, I really don’t want another feather added to my wings. She school in the Eastern part while I’m over here. For the first time in two years she came visiting me two weeks ago and that was when I found out about the bedwetting part, after severally trying to get the truth out of her she finally opened up on what exactly happened back in school. I don’t want to go into longer details, I brought her here for a medical solution…if you don’t have one for us just tell us so we can go to another hospital. I’m a busy man and I know you equally got other
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things in your sleeve…so let’s not waste each other’s time please.
Doctor Pat saw that I wasn’t out for joke, she began to apologise for her unprofessional conclusion earlier.

“My sincere apologies, I’m so sorry sir. I actually thought it was you that encourage such a barbaric operation. I asked her if


you were aware of the pregnancy and abortion and she nodded. Anyway, She needs a corrective surgery as soon as possible. According to her is almost or more than a year already when the deed was done. Although it seems late because the act damaged some of her internal organ but majorly on the urinary pipe but is never late for a corrective surgery. The scan results will be here soon so that I can show both of you what exactly I mean…the level of the damage done to her…”
“Ok… okay doctor. Go straight to the point… I’m relieved that there is still a way out of this. Hmmm so…. how much will all of this cost?

I asked hoping it won’t be too expensive.

“Four hundred and twenty thousand is the total amount for everything sir… And you have to pay seventy percent before the whole treatment and surgery will commence…

I didn’t realize that my mouth was still open.
Four hundred what? That is way too huge, far beyond my budget.

I understand what it is like to make a kobo and how much expenses I run in a week which I try my possible best to manage carefully.
But this Oby’s hospital bill is outrageous.

I’m not into fraud or oil money, real estate Job does come with much benefit all the time but no matter how big or little I don’t relent, I hustle for more offers and buyers.
The money is far beyond my budget.

“… I’m sorry Mr Austin but that is the total price for everything. You can go home think it through before concluding on what exactly you want to do. But I will suggest the early the better.

“Is there no other way the price can come down? There should be a discount atleast doctor. Three hundred and twenty thousand naira is way too huge but not as much as having an extra hundred added to it. Four hundred…is outrageous. Is far beyond my budget…

The doctor try to convince me further on why the money was upto that.
She said I can try other hospital if I feel that they are too expensive.

I drove home in silent and couldn’t fathom what to do.

Oby came to meet me the following morning while I was making breakfast in the kitchen.

“I’m sorry for putting you through so much. I wish that i can support in anyway for the corrective surgery…but I don’t have money. I really need to get normal again, is disappointing and shameful for a woman of my age to be in this sort of situation. I wish I can change back the hand of time, I promise to make it better. I didn’t see the consequences for my actions meeting up with me this way… I’m sorry si….I… I don’t know how to address you again. I want to assist with the burden on your shoulder but how can I do that…

I turned from what I was doing, looked at her and said.



“Maybe you should begin by calling your Dad to start searching for people that will buy the plot of land he previously wanted to sell for your education. Your life and health is at stake here, or don’t you understand what is at stake… what you got yourself into? You heard the amount the hospital is asking for over your treatment…. Four hundred and twenty thousand. That’s some people annual rent…and also some workers annual salary. A whole year salary for some that’s what the hospital is asking for Oby. I have savings for the raining day does not mean that I should pour it into unbudgeted expenses. Am a young man trying all I can to make a living and not depend on anyone. I didn’t agree to sponsor you in school because I’m too bouyant…too wealthy and don’t know what to do with my money. I agreed to take up such responsibility because I thought I had future with you and to save your father the stress of selling his properties just for you to go to school. Tell me where I really went wrong Oby, all I did was for you to have a beautiful future…but you turned the table and dragged me into the mud. I want to have breakfast and do not need anything that will spoil my appetite.

I dished out the food and carried it to the dining. I left her in the kitchen
As I sat to eat, she also dished hers and brought it to the dining.

I looked up at her and she was staring at me, I breathed deeply and return my look to the breakfast.

“Thank you… for everything. I’m sor….

I interrupted her

“Save all the thank you and sorry for another I’m not interested in any of it Oby. I want to eat in peace, another word from you again and I will leave the table and food for you…

I enjoyed the silent between us and that was how it continued for days except for her greetings and few other things needed to say.

The bedwetting continues, the guest room where she stays has changed it’s original smell to unpleasant odour.

She sometimes goes around almost naked, parading herself in front of me. She does that alot and it appears awkward and I have started feeling disgusted with her unclothedness.

I already know her aim but nothing about Oby appeals to me any longer.
I warned her to stop going naked around me because is very disgusting.
She looked at me angrily and walked away.
Ever since then she stopped the naked parades.

” It was never intentional, I know you think I deliberately messed up in school. I got carried away with everything I had. haven’t you blamed me enough? I’m young and got entangled with friends who deceived me. I have learnt my lesson and suffered enough. Many girls will do the same if they were in my shoes…”.

She fired the words at me one evening.
I was angry that she kept defending her actions everytime she sees opportunity.

“Listen to me Oby, many girls are not as stupid as you are. I have a junior sister, I told you about her. she is studying medicine in school and in her four hundred level. She is just around your age. Maybe just few months older than you because she will be turning twenty one in the next four months and also will be in her final year. She is in one of the expensive private universities with alot of rich kids with different exotic rides. Stella is exposed to different things yet my sister never for ones misbehaved. Her Gp… that’s her grade is always outstanding right from her fresher stage up till now. She is going to be a medical doctor and do you know what that requires? If she is at home for holidays she hardly sleep most nights, she is either researching or studying… and she is just few months older than you…same age. You’re studying economics and you’re not even serious with it. Already having carryover, joining the rich and famous gang, sleeping around in school, getting pregnant and have even done abortion just within two years in school. You just crossed hundred level to two hundred and the journey is nothing to write about. Don’t ever give me flemxy excuse for your selfish actions. You don’t have any. If not for anything your background supposed to be a push up for you yet you threw caution to the air and live as you please.

I walked away boiling angrily.

I never bargained for any of this drama, never.
I’m still looking for means to get money for her medical bills.
Instead of encouragement she is reminding me everytime while she is either not the only sinner and why I shouldn’t blame her.

Since I made up my mind to help her I won’t let anything discourage me.

But if I can’t get the required amount then we will have to either look for another solution or I just bundle her like that to her people.
I can’t possibly kill myself because of Oby.
She will jump to the next rich available guy and spit on my grave.
If she can do all of this in school within short period, then she is capable of anything.

She is only acting all repentant because it backfired on it.
If I never detected that she was no more a virgin and if she never had issue with her urinary tract after the abortion, she will continue her lifestyle and I will never know.
Maybe untill she got disease which she may transfer to me too and then I will be doomed for.

I’m still thinking of what to do, maybe after I decide then we can proceed to the next page.

How to get four hundred and twenty thousand naira is just on my mind right now.

 

 

Tbc

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 10
By AMAH'S HEART.

Within a week I was able to deposit money for her treatment to commence.

The doctor asked if she has a family member during one of the visit before the main treatment commence and she said no that I was the only family she knows.

I couldn't utter a word until we got home.

I asked her why she will tell the doctor that I was the only family member she has.
I told her that I was going to call her dad to inform him because if anything goes wrong I will be held responsible.

"During your early session, you told the doctor that I was the one that got you pregnant and asked you to go for an abortion. If anything happens you will also point at me and deny ever knowing another man...I kept quiet does not make me a fool Oby. Before anything your parents have to be aware. I will be calling your father this evening... I'm not in for long story.

"No...no. I never told the doctor that you're responsible for anything. She asked me and if you are aware of the pregnancy and the abortion when it all happened and all I did was to nod. I didn't want to start going into much details. The doctor assumed due to the way I replied her... I'm sorry...

I was just too tired, I sat hard on the chair as she went on pleading.

"But you denied your family and now I have to inform them of what has been happening and my decisions. They have to know... I'm trying my possible best for you Oby. I'm not even part of your family member. We had an agreement and I kept my own part of the arrangements but you blow yours. You have no one to blame that mistake but yourself...

She suddenly fell on her knees in front of me holding onto my leg and crying.

" please, don't call my parents. If I did not tell the doctor that I have only you they will want me to call another family member which will either be my father or Mother. My parents can't find out about this... please. My Dad will skin me alive, he will kill me if he learnt of what I did back in school that resulted to... this. I beg you in the name of God... don't call my Dad. I will do anything you want, I will even disappeared from your life never to be seen again. I will find something to tell my parents why you broke the engagement between us but I promise it will be to your favor... while I will take all the blames. But please... I'm begging you in God's name that you pray to not to expose me. Let it be a secret between us... I'm pleading. I will rather die than face my parents ridicule...and judgemental eyes.... please.

I later had to change my mind from informing her parents.
But I hope it was the right thing because I know the risk I was taking because of Oby.

The treatment commence few days later.
She was in the hospital for a week within and after the whole corrective surgery.

I paid off the remaining balance after the whole treatment was done before bringing her home.

It took two good weeks for her to fully recover.
The bedwetting stopped, she was very happy and kept thanking me.
I was also happy even though I didn't show it off.
But it was a big relief. I know the money was unplanned for but I was happy to help. And also thanked God that nothing went wrong in the process.

I told her about traveling with her to her village to meet her father.
My decision still stand. I was not going to tell them any of what she did, I was only going to meet her father to let him know that the initial plan of getting married to Oby has changed but I will assist in her education if need be.

I was not interested again in having a future with her.
My decisions concerning that was still very strong.
My feeling for Oby has drained off, I feel nothing intimate for her again.

I just wonder how love can get so cold within a twinkle of an eye.
Initially, I was so much in love with Oby that all I think of was her and the beautiful things the future holds for us.
I was twenty eight when I took that decision and I have always looked forward in getting married before thirty or by thirty.
I'm already thirty years and moving to thirty one with all my hopes shattered to pieces.
I will get married some day when I meet the woman for me and is definitely won't be Oby but until then I will be as clever as tortoise.
Oby has thought me a big lesson.

"You can't do that...why do you want to do this to me? How many times do you want me to say that I'm sorry, what exactly do you want me to do? I know is not just because of the mistake I made in school, is mainly because of that lady I met at the open joint that day with you. I'm not even asking you to marry me again, because I know your mind is made up and you don't want to have anything to do with me ever again but I'm more after my school. What will happen to my education...my parents won't be able to pay by school fees and still care for my younger siblings. I will become a drop out... what will then become of me? Well, i know you have done a whole lot for me and my parents already...I don't have any right to ask for anything else from you. I accept whatever you want to do with me... anything, is my cross...I accept it...

She walked away crying.

I planned traveling with her the following weekend.

On my way back from work within the week, I drove past a boutique where female wears were displayed.

I was having double mind stopping. Before Oby came to Abuja, I told her that I will take her shopping before she goes back to school but after she came and the music changed from the normal beat I had to also change with it's rythme.

I decided to stop by and get few wears for her. I also got some undies from the female boutique for her.
From my observation, she came with just a black bra and just two panties, two wrapping short gown. Nothin else

I left some of my wear for her which she uses at home.
Since she will be traveling next week it will be like send-off gifts to her even though she does not deserve anything from me again but I did it anyway.

When I got home, I was perceiving food aroma.
She came out to greet me.

", Good evening...how was work today? I cooked...I made jellof rice with fried turkey meat. Can I serve you...is delicious. I used the ingredients at home and it tastes great... please, don't say no... just have a taste... please

"Yes, you can put it on the dining let me take my bath first. I got something for you...here, have it.

She was reluctant at first as I stretched out the two full boutique bag towards her.
She was grinning as she collected it shyly.
She muted a thank without opening the bags

I walked into my room, showered and came out for dinner.

I ate the food she prepared, she came out and was filled with smile.

"Everything fits perfectly. I love it... thank you so much. I didn't know how to tell you that I wanted to buy one or two wears...I really wasn't expecting anything after everything you did for me. I'm forever grateful... God bless you mightily...

I nooded and try to force a smile.
"....Hope you like the food? She asked as I was munching on it.

I nodded without looking at her.

After dinner, I moved to the sitting room while she cleared the table and washed the dishes.

She came to the sitting room

"Can I show you how some of the clothes looks on me... hope you don't mind?

I asked her to go ahead and wears the clothes.

She rushed into the guest room and within a short time came out with one of the jean trouser and top.
I nodded with a smirk face without word.
She cat walked a little and went back inside, changed into one of the flower flay gown.
It was beautiful on her too.
I nooded slightly and return my look to the television.

She cat walked back into the room and later came out again.

This time I had this puzzled face as I looked at her and her appearance.

She stood right in front of me and I just stare at her from head to toe.
Why will she wear one of the new bra and pant out to show me when she still has like three more clothes she haven't tried on. This are supposed to be undies.

"Uhmmm... is okay"

I managed to say after staring at her for a while.
I suddenly thought of her showing off the same way to some school boyfriend and tightened my fist angrily.

I waved off the scene playing in my mind.

She was beautiful and has a fine figure.

"You like it... can I atleast wear it for you... maybe tomorrow or next before I finally travel back..."Oby asked holding her two palms together.

"Do whatever you feel like doing Oby... I'm cool.

I managed to look away from her.
"Can I hug you... please..."she asked again while moving closer

"Go put on some clothes first Ob....yy" I quickly said stopping her before she gets to me.

She smiled and left and I didn't see her again.
I checked the time and it was 9pm. Time to say night prayer and head to bed.

I thought of Oby, I didn't know why I suddenly wanted to check up on her but I ignored the feeling and went into my room.
I turned down the air condition because the room was too cold.
There was a knock, I know that was Oby.

I asked her what she wanted, she said she wanted to show me something.

I asked her to come in, she was wearing another cloth from the collection of today's shopping.

A Kelvin Jean gown with belt. It was beautiful.
"What do you think?

"Is fine... I'm happy that all the clothes fit and you like it. Is time for my bedtime Oby, so..I..

She walked up to me and wrapped her hand around me.

"You asked me to put on clothe before hugging you, I did exactly that. Thank you once again...I deeply appreciate.

She said like a whisper while holding on to me.
She was not putting on bra again as her body pressed into my chest
She later loosened up and looked up at me. She tried to kiss me but I gently pushed her back.

She bit her lips, fighting tears which was clouded up in her eyes. I was already used to her tears and didn't fright.

I looked from her eyes to her lips and quickly turned away.

She bent her head in shame, muttered another"thank you" before turning to leave.
I opened my mouth to call her back but no word came out.
It was when she got to the door, her name left my mouth.
I called her and she stopped but didn't turn.
I guess she was still battling with her emotions and do not want to give in to it.

Her hand was on the door knob when I walked up to her.

My feeling for her diminished ever since the night I found out what she did in school.
I have not looked at her the same way ever since then and never imagined another form of intimacy between us.

Even after paying the huge hospital bills for her treatment, and the bedwetting stopped, my Stan continued, I wanted nothing with her.

I wasn't moved by whatever thing she does to get my attention.

I don't know what I was thinking at this moment as I walked to her.

Maybe I was letting my emotions get the best of me too but just a kiss will calm the atmosphere.
"Just a kiss and nothing more"
I try to assure myself but I was afraid that there will be probably more.
I wasn't even sure if I wanted more than just holding and kissing her.

I just hope I'm not making a mistake.
"Austin, you're the man....Just a kiss..."

I assured myself again as I turned her over to me.

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 11
By AMAH'S HEART.

I checked the time and saw it has passed my closing time. since I don't really have much work left and today been Friday, is better I finish and start with a fresh one on Monday

I relaxed back on my laptop and began working again.
I was very mindful of the time, I plan leaving by atleast 7:30pm and it was just 7:15pm
I'm obviously the only person left in the building except for the securities downstairs that secures the building.

My office is on the second floor, I use just two office space in the second floor the other space is occupied by another agent that are into travel and tour.
One part of the third floor is occupied by my competitors.
They are big in real estate and older men than I am.
That's why I work very hard and remain unrelenting in sourcing for prospective clients.
I work even weekend sometimes except if I don't get a call up
And for my full four years in real estate I have not come across challenges that I can't handle.
I used more than two years to gather enough experience before setting myself up.
My Dad supported me greatly during my early days in the business, he has friends around Lagos into the same line of business
I appreciate the help that they all rendered to me during my starting point and I have been standing on my own since four years now and I love what I do.
Because of how competitive it was I work extra hard to make sure I don't get shut out in the open market.
I make sure I don't add lie or greediness to my line of duty.
I remain transparent and will even ask my clients to try another estate agent if they are not comfortable with what I'm offering them.
They will sometimes go and still return back to me.
Properties owner calls me up most times to come check out their assets.
I will go take pictures, check what is wrong and right on the property.
I will make sure everything is in place which comes with mutual agreement on prices and benefits before putting it out in the open market.
I continue getting recommendation from my clients. They tell their friends that also tells another friend.

My phone suddenly rang halting me from my work
I looked at the caller and relaxed back in my office chair

"Mom...hello... how are you?

"We're fine over here except for this my leg that suddenly came back with another form of pain even after going through the whole treatment that I went through last month. By the way, Me and your father were talking about you earlier and I decided to call. I know we spoke yesterday night... how's Abuja city today and how's was work too..."

"Fine Mom. I'm sorry about your leg... you need to start another treatment or something to suppress the pain. I'm not much of a medical person, you are a retired matron... that's a senior female nurse. You and "doctor" Stella... your daughter are more learned than anyone of us. Abuja is cool and today's work is moving on fine..i will soon be going home. I still have work on my office desk.. but is little...

My Mom interrupted me
"Yes, I knew it. I was telling your father the same thing that is only work that keeps you busy in that Abuja... when will a woman start keeping you busy or you don't want to marry? Last week we attended Aham's first son's wedding. That's Ndu... your childhood friend. You are the same age with him. You said you have a woman you want to marry for the past two years...is up to three years now. how long do you want to court her before you finally decided to marry her or is she outside the country and delaying the whole thing. Tell me what exactly is keeping you. You're not a baby anymore Austin. Your 31st birthday is on Sunday which is next tomorrow...any way happy birthday in advance, God will bless your new age but you need to get serious with other things aside work. If you don't have any woman then try and hook up with reasonable ones and if you can't find any in Abuja there come down to Lagos and I will personally hook up with one of my friends daughter... they're many over here that her marriageable and also homely too. Your father said I should give you time, maybe you don't want to rush...but time waits for no man. Before you know it you will turn 32 and by the time you close and open your eyes you're 35years. Time flies like no man's business. Larry, Your elder brother married when he was twenty nine and do you know his wife, my daughter in-law is pregnant with another baby? That's the kind of news I want to be hearing. Having grandchildren at this age is the blessings of the old and seeing my children settling down with a good life partner is fulfilling. Hello... hello Austin, are you still there...

I gasped out and turn my attention to the phone which was on loudspeaker, placed on my office table while I went back working.
I picked up the phone and said

"I'm still here Mom... listening to everything you're saying. I have heard you and soon enough I will come and introduce my woman to you. Patient Mom...I will get married when the time is right. Let me first of all put things in place for my future wife and kids. Thanks for the birthday wishes, I spoke with Larry in video call few days ago and learnt that they are expecting baby number two. Congratulations to them and also to Ndu that recently got married. I need to close for the day is almost 8pm. I love you Mom...greet Dad for me and take care of your yourself.. and Dad too. Please don't forget to get pain reliever or visit the hospital because of the leg pain. I gat to go now...Byee Mom...

After the call ended I packed up my things and left the office.
I got home late, I was so famished that after bathing I quickly warned up something and ate quietly.

I called Oby and she sounded sleepy.
I asked her how was her day and lectures too and she assured me that it was great.

She complained of two new text book she needed to buy because of her upcoming exam.
I asked her how much and she said everything including one other handout is eleven thousand.

The upkeep money I sent to her two weeks ago she complained it has finished.
I was supposed to send money for more food stuffs last week for her after she complained that the thirty thousand I sent to her wasn't enough to buy all the food items she planned to buy due to how things were expensive.
that was the week I paid her school fees and had other expenses.
couldn't do the transfer but I promised this week that I will.
I had it in mind since Monday but I left it for Thursday.
I later did the transfer of 40k for her to buy whatever she needed and keep the remaining change for later needs

I previously wanted to ask her to take the textbook money from the remaining upkeep I recently send but she may start complaining over how a lady needs money to survive in school.

"My love, I know your birthday is coming up soon. That's on Sunday, I won't be around to celebrate it...I wish I will be in Abuja but since I'm not available can you also send my own cake and drink in form of cash. Add it to the textbook money... please. Don't let my own enjoyment pass me by because I'm in school. Since the textbook and handout is 11k... can you atleast make it 20k. As a special person in your life I must also celebrate your birthday over here in school. cake and drink will be like 9k. I...

"Okay..ok Oby. I will send you 15k. But I'm not sending another money for the rest of this month. Today is 16th, half of the month is gone already...manage your money Oby....

She began to sound like she wanted to cry.
"The money will not take me for the rest of the month...but no problem. I appreciate everything and I will try and manage like I have been doing despite how expensive everything around here is. I'm going to my 300level, the upcoming exam is my last exam for this semester. I don't want to get distracted because of money or any challenges. I suppose to be in 300level already but due to the old carry-over that I had to resit it delayed me but I'm catching up. That's why I need money, some of this lecturers are thieves, aside buying their handout they sometimes want student to sort them with money. Mostly, the grades doesn't count for some of them...but I'm doing all I can to remain upright for you my love...I love you. Add something to the 15k so that I can also buy drink for my room mate... please.

"Alright... I'm transferring 20k. Please Oby don't let me regret my efforts. I'm over here planning for our future...i have left the past to remain in the past as we forge ahead. I don't want you to give me reason to worry. That's why I'm doing all I can for you to be happy. Focus on your studies and make me and your parents proud. I want us to get married immediately you graduate. I don't want any more carryover or keeping of bad companies. Stay away from friends that doesn't contribute positively to your life. I love you... you know I really do. Go back to bed now... you will get the alert in the next 10minutes. Goodnight...

I transferred the money after dropping the call.
Within two weeks I have sent almost hundred thousand to Oby for just upkeep and textbook.
I need to speak to her more next time, I don't want her to start over demanding for money because I noticed that since she retuned back to school she was always talking about money.
I have to make her understand that I don't plug the money, I work for it and she should learn how to also save and manage whatever I send.

Is over six months that I decided to forgive her past fault and focus on the future.
It wasn't easy at first but I knew I have to free my mind of every hate and bitterness that she caused with her careless living back in school.
I forgived her totally and promised to continue as it used to be.

Her parents did not have to know of anything, she was my future wife and I have to protect her in anyway possible.

Oby was obviously sorry, she has pleaded and I knew deep down she meant it.

I have to let it all go and move on loving her.
My utmost desire is to have a great future with her.
When next she visit I will introduce her to my Mom and Dad through video call as the woman that I intend to marry.
By then she will have just one year to go and the waiting won't be long again

My parents don't have to also know that I met her from the village and sponsoring her in school.
My Mom will stop troubling me with marriage issue.
Oby will make a great wife, she got carried away in the past and have learnt her lesson

She won't dare misbehave ever again.

I slept all through my Saturday morning.
Towards afternoon Chuka called me to come so we can chill out together in one of those exotic joints.

I did sanitation around the house before getting ready for the evening outing

I later got dressed, took my wallet, car key and left.

Getting there Chuka was seated with Jerome, they were drinking.
I didn't know he also invited Jerome, is not like that would have stopped me from going because me and Jerome are cool.
We put our differences aside few months ago and embrace peace for old time sake.
Chuka was the architect of the whole settkmy.
We all exchanged a hand shake and pleasantries.
They ordered drink for me and we went drinking and talking about everything in general.
Chuka talked about how he was playing his daddy duty perfectly to his six months old son.
He asked us to do and marry so we will also experience the joy of having a family.

Jerome laughed and said he will be getting married next year if he sees any woman that will capture his heart.
But before then he has to enjoy life to the fullest before any sort of commitment.

Ladies in revealing clothes walked pass our table, Jerome beckoned on one of them and she told him that she was coming.

"Won't you like to have one too...? He asked me and before I will say anything he continued.

"...chuka already got a wife but he can also have a chick who rubs his back outside without his wife knowledge but is your choice man. My main focus is with Austin who is still very single and successful just like me. Look at all this girls, they're hot and I need them to set my body on fire... hahahaha.

He began to laugh as he lifted the bottle of drink to his mouth, gulp it down and took another. He was already drunk but won't admit to it.
Chuka asked him to take it easy but he assured him that he was fine.

I reminded Jerome of Oby. I told him that I have a serious woman in my life and don't need another. Oby was enough for me
I said as I try to change the topic to something else.
But Jerome refused to drop it.

", How can one woman be enough, you are not even married to her like chuka. What is even so special with this your Oby... aside the fact that she is fine what other value does she have. You praise the village gir far too much. I'm not hating but I won't pretend. Oby is not any special, she wasn't even a virgin. I personally knew she wasn't...

I looked at him puzzled before looking back at chuka who raised up his two hands in defence.

"I really don't know where Jerome got that from but but I can assure you Austin I never mentioned anything to him. It wasn't from me he heard it...

I looked back at Jerome with questions in my eyes.
He was laughing like a crazy person.

"Chuka didn't tell me anything, I just knew it. Right from the first day I came and met her while you were away I knew she wasn't. She said you haven't touched her yet when we got talking intimately. She likes me and it wasn't unlikely. I expected it because I know the way ladies fall for me, even my shadow sweeps them off their feet. Oby...she was sweet in the middle and soft that...

He paused as the lady he was beckoning earlier cat walked to our table.
He pushed the lady to sit on his lap.

I was trying to control my temper but I was almost going insane while playing calm.
Jerome looked up at me again and said

"...Austin, Oby's thigh is almost same with this pretty lady here. But this damsel with me is far prettier than she is and. Oby's hidden asset" you know what I mean can swallow my fist, this my queen here, her honey room will be more tight than that of your "precious self acclaimed virgin Oby....

Chuka cautioned him that it was enough but Jerome was high and enjoying himself vomiting trash.

I couldn't sit still any longer, I pounced on him, punched him hard on the nose.
The lady with him flee as Jerome fell heavily on the ground.

Chuka came to hold me back.
I stormed out of the place angrily and drove back to the house.

With so much pain in my heart, I called Oby immediately I stepped down from my car.
All i wanted was a honest answer from her, nothin more.
She needs to tell me everything she did with Jerome and how Jerome knows so much within few hours of my absence that day.
I was afraid of the answers I seek yet I want to know everything she kept as secret that Jerome just blew open to my face.

Oby has to tell me all that happened during my absence that Sunday.
I remember Jerome's belt was loosened up and his shirt was unbuttoned.

They obviously had a great time and I have to know what they did.

",Oh God, let it not be what I'm thinking... let it not be what I'm thinking God...

I kept muttering to myself as I waited for Oby to pick up call.

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 10
By AMAH’S HEART.

Within a week I was able to deposit money for her treatment to commence.

The doctor asked if she has a family member during one of the visit before the main treatment commence and she said no that I was the only family she knows.

I couldn’t utter a word until we got home.

I asked her why she will tell the doctor that I was the only family member she has.
I told her that I was going to call her dad to inform him because if anything goes wrong I will be held responsible.

“During your early session, you told the doctor that I was the one that got you pregnant and asked you to go for an abortion. If anything happens you will also point at me and deny ever knowing another man…I kept quiet does not make me a fool Oby. Before anything your parents have to be aware. I will be calling your father this evening… I’m not in for long story.

“No…no. I never told the doctor that you’re responsible for anything. She asked me and if you are aware of the pregnancy and the abortion when it all happened and all I did was to nod. I didn’t want to start going into much details. The


doctor assumed due to the way I replied her… I’m sorry…
I was just too tired, I sat hard on the chair as she went on pleading.

“But you denied your family and now I have to inform them of what has been happening and my decisions. They have to know… I’m trying my possible best for you Oby. I’m not even part of your family member. We had an agreement and I kept my own part of the arrangements but you blow yours. You have no one to blame that mistake but yourself…

She suddenly fell on her knees in front of me holding onto my leg and crying.

” please, don’t call my parents. If I did not tell the doctor that I have only you they will want me to call another family member which will either be my father or Mother. My parents can’t find out about this… please. My Dad will skin me alive, he will kill me if he learnt of what I did back in school that resulted to… this. I beg you in the name of God… don’t call my Dad. I will do anything you want, I will even disappeared from your life never to
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be seen again. I will find something to tell my parents why you broke the engagement between us but I promise it will be to your favor… while I will take all the blames. But please… I’m begging you in God’s name that you pray to not to expose me.


Let it be a secret between us… I’m pleading. I will rather die than face my parents ridicule…and judgemental eyes…. please.
I later had to change my mind from informing her parents.
But I hope it was the right thing because I know the risk I was taking because of Oby.

The treatment commence few days later.
She was in the hospital for a week within and after the whole corrective surgery.

I paid off the remaining balance after the whole treatment was done before bringing her home.

It took two good weeks for her to fully recover.
The bedwetting stopped, she was very happy and kept thanking me.
I was also happy even though I didn’t show it off.
But it was a big relief. I know the money was unplanned for but I was happy to help. And also thanked God that nothing went wrong in the process.

I told her about traveling with her to her village to meet her father.
My decision still stand. I was not going to tell them any of what she did, I was only going to meet her father to let him know that the initial plan of getting married to Oby has changed but I will assist in her education if need be.

I was not interested again in having a future with her.
My decisions concerning that was still very strong.
My feeling for Oby has drained off, I feel nothing intimate for her again.

I just wonder how love can get so cold within a twinkle of an eye.
Initially, I was so much in love with Oby that all I think of was her and the beautiful things the future holds for us.
I was twenty eight when I took that decision and I have always looked forward in getting married before thirty or by thirty.
I’m already thirty years and moving to thirty one with all my hopes shattered to pieces.
I will get married some day when I meet the woman for me and is definitely won’t be Oby but until then I will be as clever as tortoise.
Oby has thought me a big lesson.

“You can’t do that…why do you want to do this to me? How many times do you want me to say that I’m sorry, what exactly do you want me to do? I know is not just because of the mistake I made in school, is mainly because of that lady I met at the open joint that day with you. I’m not even asking you to marry me again, because I know your mind is made up and you don’t want to have anything to do with me ever again but I’m more after my school. What will happen to my education…my parents won’t be able to pay by school fees and still care for my younger siblings. I will become a drop out… what will then become of me? Well, i know you have done a whole lot for me and my parents already…I don’t have any right to ask for anything else from you. I accept whatever you want to do with me… anything, is my cross…I accept it…

She walked away crying.

I planned traveling with her the following weekend.

On my way back from work within the week, I drove past a boutique where female wears were displayed.

I was having double mind stopping. Before Oby came to Abuja, I told her that I will take her shopping before she goes back to school but after she came and the music changed from the normal beat I had to also change with it’s rythme.

I decided to stop by and get few wears for her. I also got some undies from the female boutique for her.
From my observation, she came with just a black bra and just two panties, two wrapping short gown. Nothin else

I left some of my wear for her which she uses at home.
Since she will be traveling next week it will be like send-off gifts to her even though she does not deserve anything from me again but I did it anyway.

When I got home, I was perceiving food aroma.
She came out to greet me.

“, Good evening…how was work today? I cooked…I made jellof rice with fried turkey meat. Can I serve you…is delicious. I used the ingredients at home and it tastes great… please, don’t say no… just have a taste… please

“Yes, you can put it on the dining let me take my bath first. I got something for you…here, have it.

She was reluctant at first as I stretched out the two full boutique bag towards her.
She was grinning as she collected it shyly.
She muted a thank without opening the bags

I walked into my room, showered and came out for dinner.

I ate the food she prepared, she came out and was filled with smile.

“Everything fits perfectly. I love it… thank you so much. I didn’t know how to tell you that I wanted to buy one or two wears…I really wasn’t expecting anything after everything you did for me. I’m forever grateful… God bless you mightily…

I nooded and try to force a smile.
“….Hope you like the food? She asked as I was munching on it.

I nodded without looking at her.

After dinner, I moved to the sitting room while she cleared the table and washed the dishes.

She came to the sitting room

“Can I show you how some of the clothes looks on me… hope you don’t mind?

I asked her to go ahead and wears the clothes.

She rushed into the guest room and within a short time came out with one of the jean trouser and top.
I nodded with a smirk face without word.
She cat walked a little and went back inside, changed into one of the flower flay gown.
It was beautiful on her too.
I nooded slightly and return my look to the television.



She cat walked back into the room and later came out again.

This time I had this puzzled face as I looked at her and her appearance.

She stood right in front of me and I just stare at her from head to toe.
Why will she wear one of the new bra and pant out to show me when she still has like three more clothes she haven’t tried on. This are supposed to be undies.

“Uhmmm… is okay”

I managed to say after staring at her for a while.
I suddenly thought of her showing off the same way to some school boyfriend and tightened my fist angrily.

I waved off the scene playing in my mind.

She was beautiful and has a fine figure.

“You like it… can I atleast wear it for you… maybe tomorrow or next before I finally travel back…”Oby asked holding her two palms together.

“Do whatever you feel like doing Oby… I’m cool.

I managed to look away from her.
“Can I hug you… please…”she asked again while moving closer

“Go put on some clothes first Ob….yy” I quickly said stopping her before she gets to me.

She smiled and left and I didn’t see her again.
I checked the time and it was 9pm. Time to say night prayer and head to bed.

I thought of Oby, I didn’t know why I suddenly wanted to check up on her but I ignored the feeling and went into my room.
I turned down the air condition because the room was too cold.
There was a knock, I know that was Oby.

I asked her what she wanted, she said she wanted to show me something.

I asked her to come in, she was wearing another cloth from the collection of today’s shopping.

A Kelvin Jean gown with belt. It was beautiful.
“What do you think?

“Is fine… I’m happy that all the clothes fit and you like it. Is time for my bedtime Oby, so..I..

She walked up to me and wrapped her hand around me.

“You asked me to put on clothe before hugging you, I did exactly that. Thank you once again…I deeply appreciate.

She said like a whisper while holding on to me.
She was not putting on bra again as her body pressed into my chest
She later loosened up and looked up at me. She tried to kiss me but I gently pushed her back.

She bit her lips, fighting tears which was clouded up in her eyes. I was already used to her tears and didn’t fright.

I looked from her eyes to her lips and quickly turned away.

She bent her head in shame, muttered another”thank you” before turning to leave.
I opened my mouth to call her back but no word came out.
It was when she got to the door, her name left my mouth.
I called her and she stopped but didn’t turn.
I guess she was still battling with her emotions and do not want to give in to it.

Her hand was on the door knob when I walked up to her.

My feeling for her diminished ever since the night I found out what she did in school.
I have not looked at her the same way ever since then and never imagined another form of intimacy between us.

Even after paying the huge hospital bills for her treatment, and the bedwetting stopped, my Stan continued, I wanted nothing with her.

I wasn’t moved by whatever thing she does to get my attention.

I don’t know what I was thinking at this moment as I walked to her.

Maybe I was letting my emotions get the best of me too but just a kiss will calm the atmosphere.
“Just a kiss and nothing more”
I try to assure myself but I was afraid that there will be probably more.
I wasn’t even sure if I wanted more than just holding and kissing her.

I just hope I’m not making a mistake.
“Austin, you’re the man….Just a kiss…”

I assured myself again as I turned her over to me.

 

Tbc

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 11
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

I checked the time and saw it has passed my closing time. since I don’t really have much work left and today been Friday, is better I finish and start with a fresh one on Monday

I relaxed back on my laptop and began working again.
I was very mindful of the time, I plan leaving by atleast 7:30pm and it was just 7:15pm
I’m obviously the only person left in the building except for the securities downstairs that secures the building.

My office is on the second floor, I use just two office space in the second floor the other space is occupied by another agent that are into travel and tour.
One part of the third floor is occupied by my competitors.
They are big in real estate and older men than I am.
That’s why I work very hard and remain unrelenting in sourcing for prospective clients.
I work even weekend sometimes except if I don’t get a call up
And for my full four years in real estate I have not come across challenges that I can’t handle.
I used more than two years to gather enough experience before setting myself up.
My Dad supported me greatly during my early days in the business, he has


friends around Lagos into the same line of business
I appreciate the help that they all rendered to me during my starting point and I have been standing on my own since four years now and I love what I do.
Because of how competitive it was I work extra hard to make sure I don’t get shut out in the open market.
I make sure I don’t add lie or greediness to my line of duty.
I remain transparent and will even ask my clients to try another estate agent if they are not comfortable with what I’m offering them.
They will sometimes go and still return back to me.
Properties owner calls me up most times to come check out their assets.
I will go take pictures, check what is wrong and right on the property.
I will make sure everything is in place which comes with mutual agreement on prices and benefits before putting it out in the open market.
I continue getting recommendation from my clients. They tell their friends that also tells another friend.
My phone suddenly rang halting me from my work
I looked at the caller and relaxed back in my office chair

“Mom…hello… how
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are you?
“We’re fine over here except for this my leg that suddenly came back with another form of pain even after going through the whole treatment that I went through last month. By the way, Me and your father were talking about you earlier and I decided to call. I


know we spoke yesterday night… how’s Abuja city today and how’s was work too…”
“Fine Mom. I’m sorry about your leg… you need to start another treatment or something to suppress the pain. I’m not much of a medical person, you are a retired matron… that’s a senior female nurse. You and “doctor” Stella… your daughter are more learned than anyone of us. Abuja is cool and today’s work is moving on fine..i will soon be going home. I still have work on my office desk.. but is little…

My Mom interrupted me
“Yes, I knew it. I was telling your father the same thing that is only work that keeps you busy in that Abuja… when will a woman start keeping you busy or you don’t want to marry? Last week we attended Aham’s first son’s wedding. That’s Ndu… your childhood friend. You are the same age with him. You said you have a woman you want to marry for the past two years…is up to three years now. how long do you want to court her before you finally decided to marry her or is she outside the country and delaying the whole thing. Tell me what exactly is keeping you. You’re not a baby anymore Austin. Your 31st birthday is on Sunday which is next tomorrow…any way happy birthday in advance, God will bless your new age but you need to get serious with other things aside work. If you don’t have any woman then try and hook up with reasonable ones and if you can’t find any in Abuja come down to Lagos and I will personally hook you up with one of my friends daughter… they’re many over here that her marriageable and also homely too. Your father said I should give you time, maybe you don’t want to rush…but time waits for no man. Before you know it you will turn 32 and by the time you close and open your eyes you’re 35years. Time flies like no man’s business. Larry, Your elder brother married when he was twenty nine and do you know his wife, my daughter in-law is pregnant with another baby? That’s the kind of news I want to be hearing. Having grandchildren at this age is the blessings of the old and seeing my children settling down with a good life partner is fulfilling. Hello… hello Austin, are you still there…

I gasped out and turn my attention to the phone which was on loudspeaker, placed on my office table while I went back working.
I picked up the phone and said

“I’m still here Mom… listening to everything you’re saying. I have heard you and soon enough I will come and introduce my woman to you. Patient Mom…I will get married when the time is right. Let me first of all put things in place for my future wife and kids. Thanks for the birthday wishes, I spoke with Larry on saw video call few days ago and learnt that they are expecting baby number two. Congratulations to them and also to Ndu that recently got married. I need to close for the day is almost 8pm. I love you Mom…greet Dad for me and take care of your yourself.. and Dad too. Please don’t forget to get pain reliever or visit the hospital because of the leg pain. I gat to go now…Byee Mom…

After the call ended I packed up my things and left the office.
I got home late, I was so famished that after bathing I quickly warned up something and ate quietly.

I called Oby and she sounded sleepy.
I asked her how was her day and lectures too and she assured me that it was great.

She complained of two new text book she needed to buy because of her upcoming exam.
I asked her how much and she said everything including one other handout is eleven thousand.

The upkeep money I sent to her two weeks ago she complained it has finished.
I was supposed to send money for more food stuffs last week for her after she complained that the thirty thousand I sent to her wasn’t enough to buy all the food items she planned to buy due to how things were expensive.
that was the week I paid her school fees and had other expenses.
couldn’t do the transfer but I promised this week that I will.
I had it in mind since Monday but I left it for Thursday.
I later did the transfer of 40k for her to buy whatever she needed and keep the remaining change for later needs

I previously wanted to ask her to take the textbook money from the remaining upkeep I recently send but she may start complaining over how a lady needs money to survive in school.

“My love, I know your birthday is coming up soon. That’s on Sunday, I won’t be around to celebrate it…I wish I will be in Abuja but since I’m not available can you also send my own cake and drink in form of cash. Add it to the textbook money… please. Don’t let my own enjoyment pass me by because I’m in school. Since the textbook and handout is 11k… can you atleast make it 20k. As a special person in your life I must also celebrate your birthday over here in school. cake and drink will be like 9k. I…

“Okay..ok Oby. I will send you 15k. But I’m not sending another money for the rest of this month. Today is 16th, half of the month is gone already…manage your money Oby….

She began to sound like she wanted to cry.
“The money will not take me for the rest of the month…but no problem. I appreciate everything and I will try and manage like I have been doing despite how expensive everything around here is. I’m going to my 300level, the upcoming exam is my last exam for this semester. I don’t want to get distracted because of money or any challenges. I suppose to be in 300level already but due to the old carry-over that I had to resit it delayed me but I’m catching up. That’s why I need money, some of this lecturers are thieves, aside buying their handout they sometimes want student to sort them with money. Mostly, the grades doesn’t count for some of them…but I’m doing all I can to remain upright for you my love…I love you. Add something to the 15k so that I can also buy drink for my room mate… please”

“Alright… I’m transferring 20k. Please Oby don’t let me regret my efforts. I’m over here planning for our future…i have left the past to remain in the past as we forge ahead. I don’t want you to give me reason to worry. That’s why I’m doing all I can for you to be happy. Focus on your studies and make me and your parents proud. I want us to get married immediately you graduate. I don’t want any more carryover or keeping of bad companies. Stay away from friends that doesn’t contribute positively to your life. I love you… you know I really do. Go back to bed now… you will get the alert in the next 10minutes. Goodnight…

I transferred the money after dropping the call.
Within two weeks I have sent almost hundred thousand to Oby for just upkeep and textbook.
I need to speak to her more next time, I don’t want her to start over demanding for money because I noticed that since she retuned back to school she was always talking about money.
I have to make her understand that I don’t plug the money, I work for it and she should learn how to also save and manage whatever I send so that we can plan for the future with the remaining.

Is over six months that I decided to forgive her past fault and focus on the future.
It wasn’t easy at first but I knew I have to free my mind of every hate and bitterness that she caused with her careless living back in school.
I forgived her totally and promised to continue as it used to be.

Her parents did not have to know of anything, she was my future wife and I have to protect her in anyway possible.

Oby was obviously sorry, she pleaded and I knew deep down she meant it.

I have to let it all go and move on loving her.
My utmost desire is to have a great future with her.
When next she visit I will introduce her to my Mom and Dad through video call as the woman that I intend to marry.
By then she will have just one year to go and the waiting won’t be long again.

My parents don’t have to also know that I met her from the village or sponsoring her in school.
My Mom will stop troubling me with marriage issue soon.
Oby will make a great wife, she got carried away in the past and have learnt her lesson

She won’t dare misbehave ever again.

I slept all through my Saturday morning.
Towards afternoon Chuka called me to come so we can chill out together in one of those exotic joints.

I did sanitation around the house before getting ready for the evening outing

I later got dressed, took my wallet, car key and left.



Getting there Chuka was seated with Jerome, they were drinking.
I didn’t know he also invited Jerome, is not like that would have stopped me from going because me and Jerome are cool.
We put our differences aside few months ago and embrace peace for old time sake.
Chuka was the architect of the whole settlement.
We all exchanged a hand shake and pleasantries.
They ordered drink for me and we went drinking and talking about everything in general.
Chuka talked about how he was playing his daddy duty perfectly to his six months old son.
He asked us to do and marry so we will also experience the joy of having a family.

Jerome laughed and said he will be getting married next year if he sees any woman that will capture his heart.
But before then he has to enjoy life to the fullest before any sort of commitment.

Ladies in revealing clothes walked pass our table, Jerome beckoned on one of them and she told him that she was coming.

“Won’t you like to have one too…? He asked me and before I will say anything he continued.

“…chuka already got a wife but he can also have a chick who rubs his back outside without his wife knowledge but is your choice man. My main focus is with Austin who is still very single and successful just like me. Look at all this girls, they’re hot and I need them to set my body on fire… hahahaha.

He began to laugh as he lifted the bottle of drink to his mouth, gulp it down and took another. He was already drunk but won’t admit to it.
Chuka asked him to take it easy but he assured him that he was fine.

I reminded Jerome of Oby. I told him that I have a serious woman in my life and don’t need another. Oby was enough for me
I said as I try to change the topic to something else.
But Jerome refused to drop it.

“, How can one woman be enough, you are not even married to her like chuka. What is even so special with this your Oby… aside the fact that she is fine what other value does she have. You praise the village gir far too much. I’m not hating but I won’t pretend. Oby is not any special, she wasn’t even a virgin. I personally knew she wasn’t…

I looked at him puzzled before looking back at chuka who raised up his two hands in defence.

“I really don’t know where Jerome got that from but but I can assure you Austin I never mentioned anything to him. It wasn’t from me he heard it…

I looked back at Jerome with questions in my eyes.
He was laughing like a crazy person.

“Chuka didn’t tell me anything, I just knew it. Right from the first day I came and met her while you were away I knew she wasn’t. She said you haven’t touched her yet when we got talking intimately. She likes me and it wasn’t unlikely. I expected it because I know the way ladies fall for me, even my shadow sweeps them off their feet. Oby…she was sweet in the middle and soft that…

He paused as the lady he was beckoning earlier cat walked to our table.
He pushed the lady to sit on his lap.

I was trying to control my temper but I was almost going insane while playing calm.
Jerome looked up at me again and said

“…Austin, Oby’s thigh is almost same with this pretty lady here. But this damsel with me is far prettier than she is and. Oby’s hidden asset” you know what I mean can swallow my fist, this my queen here, her honey room will be more tight than that of your “precious self acclaimed virgin Oby….

Chuka cautioned him that it was enough but Jerome was high and enjoying himself vomiting trash.

I couldn’t sit still any longer, I pounced on him, punched him hard on the nose.
The lady with him flee as Jerome fell heavily on the ground.

Chuka came to hold me back.
I stormed out of the place angrily and drove back to the house.

With so much pain in my heart, I called Oby immediately I stepped down from my car.
All i wanted was a honest answer from her, nothin more.
She needs to tell me everything she did with Jerome and how Jerome knows so much within few hours of my absence that day.
I was afraid of the answers I seek yet I want to know everything she kept as secret that Jerome just blew open to my face.

Oby has to tell me all that happened during my absence that Sunday.
I remember Jerome’s belt was loosened up and his shirt was unbuttoned.

They obviously had a great time and I have to know what they did.

“,Oh God, let it not be what I’m thinking… let it not be what I’m thinking God…

I kept muttering to myself as I waited for Oby to pick up call.

 

 

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 12
By AMAH’S HEART

“…Hey…oh my God! So that’s how that your friend is..? He is a big liar, he’s lying against me because I’m not presently in Abuja to defend myself. How can you even listen to him say such trash without removing two of his teeth. Oh, wait a second… you believed him..?oh my…

She began to cry, I waited quietly and patiently and didn’t interrupt both her whimpering cry and her reply to my question.

“…my love, how can you belittle me by thinking I will have a fling with your friend while you’re away for just few hours? I acknowledge the fact that he has a catchy tongue and he is handsome too but you’re more finer and better than him. Why he try spoiling me is because I refused his advances. He made a move on me but I quickly rebuked him… reminding him that I love you and he shouldn’t be doing that knowing fully well that I’m your woman…
I…I thought you will atleast defend me… how could you? I’m so angry right now and I feel disrespected too. Your friend vomited nonsense lies about me and all you could do was to call and start asking me rubbish questions when you should be fighting out there


for me. Infact, I’m going to bed, I was about taking dinner after going for seven o’clock lecture and returning late. Now, you have ruined my appetite…ooh. I don’t expect this from you…
She ended the call with a cry

Okay, now I’m confused. Why is she playing the victim?
I suppose to be the angry one here and ending the call and not her.

I try calling her back again but she refused picking up.

I couldn’t sleep that night as all I can think of is what Jerome said.
Everything he said came flashing back to my mind.
He knew Oby wasn’t a virgin when they got into an intimate talk according to him. She likes him and it wasn’t unlikely because Ladies fall for his charms, he said so too. She was sweet in the middle…

I rolled to another side of the bed and began punching the pillow hard.

Something was fishy, Oby was either lying and crying a pretentious cry or Jerome was hallucinating.

The way he described her body fits into Oby’s perfect description.

I couldn’t just let it fly or consider the fact that Oby is forming angry with me and let peace reign

I managed to get few hours sleep to
the following morning.
It was a Sunday and also my birthday, I didn’t want to miss church service.
I got ready and left for church that morning.
After service I drove back home and fix something to eat.
Chuka called to check up and I told him that I was alright.


/> He asked if I will like to come over or he should drive down I told him that I was going out.
Ofcourse I intend going out, very important outing and nothing was going to stop me.

Around 3pm, I got into my car and drove off. It was a bit long drive, I finally got to where I was going.
Going over to Jerome’s place, I was prepared for whatever the outcome will be but I’m not leaving his place without getting the truth out of him.
He has to tell me all that he knows. Everything he said about last night, he will have to repeat it.
I parked outside and checked through the gate, saw his two cars. The range Rover Jeep and another small corrolla car.
I went straight to his door after the security opened the gate.
After the fourth knock he came to open the door.
I knew he was in and have seen me from inside but choose to ignored at first.

He had a little plaster on his nose, I knew I punched him real hard last night, he went crashing on the ground and it was a great relief after I did that I only wish he got more of it.

“Austin, what are you doing here..? Guy, I don’t want any trouble if you have come for that…”

I stepped past him into his sitting room. He has a male housekeeper that walked past me with some ironed cloths to the room.
The young man greeted me respectfully.

I stood and face Jerome
“On the contrary, I didn’t come to make trouble rather to kindly get answers.

“If so then sit down let me offer you something atleast. Even though you never called to let me know that you were coming. I did the same some time ago and you complained bitterly…but no qualms, I’m very cool and don’t really care. I guess you’re here because you felt guilty for breaking my nose? well…that shit you displayed was unexpected Austin…I wouldn’t have taking it lightly if it was from another person. Anyways, sit down let me get you something… we’re friends afteall…”

“I’m not here to sit or get entertained Jerome. I want you to repeat everything you said about Oby last night. Everything… because it appears like I’m going insane already. I want to hear you say it now that your eyes is clear…

He moved around uncomfortably.

“Austin, I was drunk last night, I can’t remember anything aside the fact that you suddenly stood up and angrily descended on me. you can’t possibly hold on to what I said during those moments. If that’s all your reasons for hitting me, breaking my nose and making me loose the pretty lady that as she sat on my lap I was aroused, she was supposed to entertain me this a weekend but you spoiled everything. if that’s all your reason for such ill reaction forgetting that we’re friends then guy… you are damn heartless”

I walked closer to him and said.
“If you can still remember the lady that sat on your lap then you can remember everything you said. I didn’t drive all the way down here to talk friendship with you Jerome. Since you can’t remember tell me about Oby and how you got to know she is not a virgin.

He became quiet, refusing to speak.

“…Jerome, if you still have an iota of guilt and have little value of our past friendship then tell me what happened that Sunday.

He curved a smile and said.
“Is all in the past now. Is better you don’t get eaten up by that…let it go Austin. I shouldn’t have even said anything but I guess my annoyance was the way you went on hyping her all the time which to me was annoying, she doesn’t worth all the hyping…



He moved down to his mini bar, poured drink into two cups and brought one to me as he went sipping one.
I told him again I wasn’t interested in the drink.
He sat down and began to talk

“…I know you told chuka and i that Oby was coming that weekend. The following day, I decided to drive down to see your “virgin disciplined queen” that we talked so much about. I know I didn’t call because I was expecting you to be around but when Oby answered the door, she looked at me with so much joy. She mentioned the great things you said about me and how she usually see my pictures on your status. I can’t deny the fact that she was beautiful and fun to be with. She mentioned that you weren’t around and offer me some of the food she made. We got talking and laughing, she was very comfortable around me and I was also. Austin, as my friend I didn’t want to cross boundary initially with the whole comfort but I kinda loose it…we both got carried away. But i might have done few other things but is not what you’re thinking. I stupidly exchange number with her and it was the following day, when she called that you were off to work…I decided to drive down and I only stayed for just an hour before leaving and I never came back to your place again. I was having this guilt feeling after that Monday at your place…I never came back. I can swear it. When she called one day that you were treating her bad and she wasn’t happy and want me around, she called like twice to complain over many of your ill treatment towards her and how she regret coming to Abuja, I asked her to come out to the main road and I will pick her from there and take her out to somewhere cool…I waited but she never came out or called me. I didn’t call either because I don’t want you to see my call on her phone. I removed her number from my phone after you came to warn me to keep off from your home and affairs. I did, truly…I kept off until the period Chuka made us settle our difference. Then most time if I try to introduce another woman to you or speak to you about another Lady you will bring up Oby as miss perfect. I knew how everything with Oby was like and you portraying her to us like she was pure was beyond comprehension. I didn’t mean to even caution you or speak about Oby at all like I did, I kinda got carried away and began running my mouth. Is getting to a year already that I had a mistaken clash with her and I would have kept it secret if not your praises of her and Condemnation of other Ladies that blew me up and pushed the words freely out of my mouth. I’m sorry that…

I slapped the glass cup out of his hand and the drink in it spilled all over him.

my temper was rising, I wanted to destroy everything my eyes touches which includes him but I got hold of myself and began to walk out.
I stopped at the door, came back again

“You mean that it wasn’t only Sunday…you also came to my house on Monday while I was at work…? Aaaarrhhhh! Jerome… Jerome…

I shouted out his name in total rage
He was on his feet moving back saying he was sorry.

I began to walk back to the door, I saw a water dispenser and kicked it hard, it shattered on the ground.
I walked out and left, drove back to my house with speed like the house was on fire.

Why will Jerome, whom I call friend do such a thing and rub it on my face.

Why will Oby, my woman that I trust so much, my wife to be stoop so low to disrespect herself and me by having a fling with my so call friend whom she met for the very first time and within three hours of his present…
I’m can’t think straight right now

I got home called Oby and she picked. before I will say anything she began to talk.

“If you want me to forgive you for that blunder you made yesterday… by calling and using accusing voice on me over the lies your friend told you then you have to send me some cash. Money is the only language I understand now and it will make me forgive you faster. I won’t collect nothing less than fifty thousand for your apology so that next time you think twice before accusing me of wrongs I know nothing about. Beside, you were supposed to call me since morning… to know if I’m still angry or not. I’m very angry with you, how could you think I have something with your friend… Jerome. You belittle me… seriously Austin. You disrespected me greatly or is it because you are training me in school… is that why I have to be insulted every now and then. I will be twenty two years few months from now, so I know my value as a woman. You can’t disrespect me and expect me to remain calm. Is either fifty thousand naira or no forgiveness… you can add something on top. I don’t mind. when will you be sending it, now or later…?

I managed to remained calm all through her nonsense rant.
After she was done, I asked her the only question that I called her for.

“Oby, after the Sunday I met Jerome in my house, did he also came back on the Monday… while I was at work? I remember you called me that Monday, sounding more lively than you were feeling before I left for work. You asked me when I was coming back and I gladly told you. It was the same day I bought sandals for you. I remember Oby…and I’m trying to refresh your memory if you have forgotten. So tell me, was my friend Jerome around that Monday…?

She was quiet and didn’t reply immediately.
She finally said

“On Monday? Is almost a year… how do you expect me to remember? If he told you that he stopped by is either to check up on you or he missed his way. Please, I’m preparing for my exam, don’t stress my brain over unnecessary questions. You are getting me more pissed up by asking me irrelevant questions. How can you even… anyway. When will you be sending the money…? Later or now…

I ended the call and she called again and kept calling but I ignored her calls.

I was supposed to be happy today, is my 31st birthday for Christ sake. I never expect it will turn out this sour.

I try not to overact as I wait for Thursday to come.
It was the longest week ever, during the week I couldn’t concentrate, I couldn’t eat well due to lost of appetite.
I took my car to the mechanic and fix it ahead for long distance use as I wait for Thursday.
Thursday finally came.
Oby got tired of calling and began sending messages, which I totally ignored.

Early morning on Thursday I picked up my bag and traveled.
This time around I went with my car.

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 13.
By AMAH'S HEART.

I arrived late and lodged in a hotel until the following morning.
That same morning I was getting several calls from prospective buyers.
I told them that I wasn't around, I traveled. I referred them to some of other trusted agent in the same line like I was.

Some of them said they wanted me but there is nothing I could do.

I was afraid that I will loose some of my good clients doing this sudden travel that wasn't properly planned.

I called Mazi and asked him to call his daughter to come back for some emergency meeting.
Since her school is just few hours interstate.
He later called me back and said Oby said she can't make it until the next day because she has already planned her day before the call.

I rested a little, made few calls before leaving the hotel to my car.

I drove all the way down to her village, the roads were in terrible shape.
So many pot holes that I began to regret why I decided to bring my car along.

Years ago that I visited it was a bit better compared to now.
It appears like it rained recently. The road was mudy and slippery.

I was able to dodge some of the potholes until I got to where I was going.

Mazi Azuka and his family were just finishing from their afternoon meal.

"My in-law welcome. You were a bit late from joining us for some hot fufu and ogbono soup. But, you're our big inlaw and yours will always be waiting for you...

Before I could say anything he called one of his daughter.
"Chichi, tell your mother to hurry up, our in-law is here. Bring washing hand first while your mother will bring the food. You people should do fast...our in-law must be hungry.

"Uhmmm! Mazi... I'm sorry but I ate before leaving my hotel. I'm filled up and no space for another food... please you and madam shouldn't trouble yourself...."

He interrupted with a wave of hand.
"What are you saying...mba na(no way) that's not possible. How can you come to your in-laws place and won't eat anything, is not done anywhere. Even if is done somewhere not in this village and definitely not in this house. Few days ago when you called and said you were coming, I began to prepare for your arrival. You called yesterday to inform us that you will be coming today, I have to send my wife to afiko market with two heads of plantain which she sold to buy enough food items. She took her time to prepare the ogbono soup and fufu, she just finished cooking this afternoon. But due to we didn't have much to eat in the morning we decided to eat early lunch after she was done cooking. We were washing our hands when you drove into the compound and you saw my daughter clearing the plate as you were coming inside. Is freshly made with stockfish and azu mmiri amirami(smoked fish) cow skin is also inside. It was all because of you my in-law, our normal meal doesn't take much effort or too much ingredients like this one. We try to manage and also think of tomorrow too which is another day of having many mouths to feed.

At that point I began to imagined Oby spending over fifty thousand for just upkeep within three weeks sometimes while her family are trying to manage with the little they got.

Oby's Mom showed up with her daughter. They were carrying plates of food which they placed on the table right in front of me.
She greeted me and apologies for the delay. I responded kindly to her as I asked them to leave the food covered.
Let me present my reason for coming all the way down before thinking of food.

I started by asking Mazi how he was fairing.
He replied with a loud breath at first before saying
"Hmmm, ogom (my in-law) we thank God for everything. Aside the money you usually send to us every month which has really been helping us and selling our farm product and also getting stipend from the kindred secretary work I usually do when I'm called upon there is no other means. That thirty thousand you send goes a very long way for me and the family. In each of my daughter's school, I pay ten thousand for one and twelve thousand for another. My last born... that's my son. His school fees is just six thousand five hundred. Is very expensive because is the only private school in the village. We have the normal community school but children in this village don't take education serious over there. I know I don't have much but I try to give my children the best despite how much school fees which is like thirty thousand every term. My second daughter will be graduating this year.. the burden will lessen up because she will go and learn catering pending the time there will be money for her to enter higher institution but if we can't get money then she will have to graduate from her catering school and open her own business which will fetch her money. I really thank you my in-law. You have greatly helped this family... words can't express my gratitude. Oby would have still be home if you haven't showed up and change our story. Me and my wife and everyone in this family are indebted to you my in-law. Ever since I retired from teaching and decided to focus on farm work things have been a bit tough. Because before I used to do both the teaching and the farming. I thank you greatly... God will continue to bless you mightily...

I nodded without a word. The explanation was taking a very long page.
This isn't the reason Why I'm here and I hate to interrupt.
He continued
"... not withstanding, this your visit seem unusual. Hope we're safe...there is no problem? To what do we owe this August visit? Hope we didn't offend you in anyway my in-law... hope Oby has been a good and appreciative wife... well I know we raised her well. she won't dare misbehave. You wanted Oby around but she insisted in coming tomorrow because of her lectures. Instead of traveling all the way from far North to East you would have spoken to me over the phone. What exactly is the problem...?

I cleared my throat and said.
"No problem mazi, I will brief you and your wife my reasons for coming. I won't Beat around the bush, rather I'm going straight to the point. I'm not interested in marrying Oby... your daughter again. I'm sorry this may come as a shock but I have lost interest in making her my wife....

A loud scream left the woman's mouth, Mazi opened his mouth and close again. He appears speechless.

"Ehmmm... my in-law. Please calm down... what exactly is the problem? Did Oby offend you in anyway or did she go against your orders or is it because of us...? What is our offense my in-law. Please tell us maybe we can make amend and resolve whatever the issue is amicably instead of war. Things have not degenerated to breaking apart. Oby is your wife and if she does anything wrong you have the right to caution her or report her to us. Please my son in-law... Don't let things come to this...

He said and I waited as his wife who sat bedside him to chirped in her own plea.

"Mazi, I'm sorry but my mind is made up about this. For me to leave my job and travel all the way down from Abuja then you should understand that is not a phone call issue. I needed to see you and your dear wife face to face and make it known just like I did during the early time that I had interest in her. My reasons may look stupid but is the future that I'm more concerned about. Oby suddenly developed so many wild tongue that I can't tame. I tried at first, forgive and look beyond her flaws but things keep resurfacing. I realized that if I happen to marry Oby because of you and her background it will be out of pity and such marriage won't last. I don't want to marry out of pity and end up despising her when I should be loving her. Maybe if Oby comes tomorrow then you can questions over her actions that led to my decision. If she wants to tell you the whole truth fine but if not nothin will change my decision for now. If I'm free I may probably drive down because I will be traveling back very early Sunday morning. I have only tomorrow...so if I can drive down here again I will because I need to see her and also tell her this to her face. But don't panic over the fees... I'm not promising that I will continue paying up everything like I used to but I will strive to send my support ones in a while. That's generous enough for somebody who is not interested in the initial agreement and of sponsoring your daughter and getting married to her at the end"

Mazi was gasped out sadly.
His wife was almost crying and pleading on her daughter's behalf

"Please, don't conclude yet with your decision my in-law. Give me a chance to speak to my daughter first. I'm begging you. I don't know what she has done that led to your anger in making such decision but I need your patience. Oby is my daughter and if she suddenly developed wings I will break it off for her. She supposed to be forever grateful for having you in her life. Most of her mates who can't afford university are either married or learning one handwork or the other. How can Oby have sugar in her mouth and decide that stone is better off for her... Who does that? Please be patient until tomorrow when she will be around. If I knew your visit was this serious I would have made her return right away. Because without you, there's no school for her. She can't come and add to my burden when I have already counted her off... she belongs to another and no more my responsibility. Oby won't drag my name to the mud...never. please, give me tomorrow...

I later left but not after telling mazi that tomorrow or next doesn't change anything because I have already made up my mind concerning Oby.
Not withstanding my anger I was able give them small cash before leaving.

How could Oby forget her background so quick and choose to live a hyped life in school.
How she allow Jerome touch her, Even before I did still baffles me.
Why does she think that she can play the victim on me and I will fall for it.
It was my core decision to Forgive her and move on.
But that was before the new secret resurfaced about Jerome.
Is a heavy blow on my face and I don't think I can overlook this.

By tomorrow she will be around to tell her parents with her mouth the kind of lifestyle she embraced.

I tried, I did try but whatever got into her ate a junk full out of her.

(Do NOT take credit or plagiarize AMAH'S HEART stories)

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 14
By AMAH'S HEART.

On my way out of Oby's village to the main road, I was dodging the pot holes as usual but unknowingly ran into one that I couldn't get off from.

rain started dropping, I came out trying to check and figure out a way forward.
I was almost out of Oby's village and was heading to the main road when this happened.

I was going in out of the car for almost 30minutes. Drained by the rain and temper was rising as the evening was turning into night.
Most people that passes by were on motorcycle.
Bushes where on both sides of the road which makes it more dangerous.

Suddenly I sighted somebody coming down with a leavy umbrella.
As the person got closer I realized it was a Lady, she uses cocoyam leave as umbrella to cover her hair that was made with local thread.
I wish it was a man, atleast I would have asked for his help.

I sighed heavily as I kept looking down for another sign of human walking down.

"Good evening sir... your motor enter hole?

I quickly turned and looked at the lady that just spoke to me.

Why is she asking, isn't it obvious that my car is stock in a pothole.

"Yes..."

I answered just for the village looking lady to walk pass and leave me alone

"What do you want to do now? Are you going to stay here like this? All those okada passing .. you could have waved them to help you.

"I don't know anyone, beside this is not my village. Do you know anyone...?

She was getting on my nerves and adding to my worries but what if she knows someone that can help me.
Before I will say anything The lady said.

"Please give me your phone let me call my friend.

What if she wants to steal my phone and run away.
Well, I really need help and shouldn't be thinking of the negative part now.

I went into the car, brought out my phone and gave her.
She dailed number and asked me to show her how to send it because she wasn't used to my kind of Android phone
I watch her keenly, hoping she won't pick race with my phone.
She was modestly dressed and spoke igbo to the person she called before handing the phone back to me.

"We will wait because my friend is coming. Me and my friend and you will bring out your car. Don't worry... don't fear your car will be out of this hole when my friend come.

She spoke with confident, reassuring me that everything will be fine.
It occurs to me that her friend maybe a female too.
What if this lady has issue like mental health challenges
What if the friend she called is a thief or village kidnapper?

I kept thinking of all manners of things.

"Your friend? Is a male or female?

She looked at me like she didn't hear nor understand my question.
I was suddenly feeling uncomfortable, I went into my car and locked it while she stood out alone.
The rain was still dropping but I was concerned about my safety.
She stood with the cocoyam leave over her head.
I know I wasn't safe because they can break my glass and drag me out but for the moment let me remain in there.

All of a sudden, two round average guys arrived on a bike.
They spoke to her before knocking on my car gently.
I have to corporate and come down.
Maybe they have locally made guns with them that kills faster.
Oby want to send me to my early grave.
Oh God, what did I get myself into.

I quietly stepped out of the car, ready to raise a hand to show them that I was armless.

They greeted me kindly, and asked me to go back in and continue turning the steering while they try and push the car out.
I thanked them and quickly went back in and as I looked through the review mirror even the lady joined hand with the two guys in pushing the car.

They are undoubtedly strong. They displayed so much strength of five men.
My car was out in no time and I was more than grateful.

I gave the lady money she refused and said.
"Give it to my friends instead because if not for them the car will remain in that hole".

I gave the money to the two guys that were about driving off with their bike but they also refused.
I insisted and pleaded for them to collect it.
One of the them collected one thousand out of the four thousand I was offering.

"We did not do it because of money, but I will take this one thousand and give offering tomorrow in church. You should be going, is getting dark and the road is not very good.

The one that collected the money said as they said something in igbo to the Lady.

They called her Ezi or something that sound unique and nice.
She laughed thanked them in igbo before turning to me.

"Drive safe... be careful with holes because they plenty on this road.

I smiled and thanked her.

"What is your name please?
I asked her.
"Eziaku, but my people call me Ezi..."She repliedv with a smile.
"... are you traveling to Lagos or Abuja? I know those are the two big cities people mostly travels to and the good thing is that I will finally be leaving this village tomorrow. I will also be traveling...."

I smiled too, she was full of life but I don't have time for conversation. I need to go back to my hotel before it gets late.

"Uhmm Eziaku, I'm not traveling rather I'm going to town where I'm staying at the moment. I traveled down to this village for something important. Thank you for everything...I really do appreciate. Please, take this money... I'm asking again. Atleast add it to your transport to wherever you will be traveling to tomorrow... please.

"No Sir, I already told you that before. I saved up enough money for my journey. Kindness doesn't have to have a price tag...I know I'm not educated like you but that is my believe and most of my friends believe the same thing. When you want to help somebody don't expect anything in return...in that way it makes the mind free and the world go round. Let me be going before darkeness meet me here. Thank God the rain has stopped...but it looks like it will still fall in the mid night. ...

I nodded and entered the car, she stood waving as I started the car.
I horned twice to say goodbye before driving off slowly.
I looked at the review mirror and saw her running up the hill that sloped me down to the hole where I got stuck.
If she was going my way she could have been a great company. I would have given her a lift but she was going up while I was heading out of the village.

I carefully drove until I entered the main road and zoomed off.
I drove back to my hotel.

The following day, Mazi called me that Oby was around. I told him I will be coming later.

I got ready but decided not to use my car due to yesterday experience.
As I was on motorcycle going to their village, I got to the same spot that my car got stock and remember Ezinne, was it Ezinne or Ezinna she told me her name?
Well, I think calling her Ezi will save me from the trouble of thinking of her full name.

Why am i even thinking of her?
Well, is normal. She showed up and helped me when I was in dare need of help.
God bless her heart.
Today is about Oby and not Ezi.

I still wish I can see her again and maybe thank her for yesterday but she said she was traveling today maybe she was already gone.

Where is she even traveling to?
What if I see her again, and then what?

I reminded myself again that today was about Oby.
I will get to tell her to her face and her parents that her wife material is not upto a yard and I can't manage with such a little quantity.
I was done, this time for good.

Tbc

WHAT LIES BENEATH.
Episode 15
By AMAH'S HEART.

"....yes, she told us some shocking thing that left me disorganized. You traveled all the way down to tell us that you're no more interested in Oby, I pleaded with you not to conclude yet until I talk to my daughter. After talking to her, I and her mother couldn't believe what we're hearing. I will want her to repeat everything she told us...

What exactly did Oby told them that will leave them in shock?
As far as I'm concerned, I never did anything to hurt Oby rather I used my resources to get her an adequate help which stopped the bedwetting that was caused by the abortion she did back in school.
How did I offend her or what exactly does she have to say about me apart from that I have been nice and generous despite her excessive request which I count as nothing.

I looked at her and she looked towards me and gave me an annoying roll of eye.
The father asked her to talk

Oby started running her mouth.

"after he invited me to Abuja for the first time last year, I went over and on seeing me he changed totally. I noticed he was always on phone and will sometimes Leave me to go and meet one of his women, I try talking to him and he will tell me that he is paying my fees, I have no say over what he does. Well, I decided to do everything he asked of me so that I won't offend him. That first night, he forced his way to have me, knowing very well that I don't know other man apart from him....he was the first man. Back in school, I mind my studies and focus on making good grades so that I can make you and mama proud. Whenever he calls me in school he will be ordering me around, wanting to know my whereabouts and he calls every passing minute. Choking me with his authoritative attitude yet I never mind or complained. After forcing me to bed at his place, even after I told him that I wasn't ready yet...I later found out that I was pregnant...

Her mother clapped her hand and exclaimed in shock. "Jesus Christ".

Mazi shake his head pathetically as he wore this sad disappointed look.

I was just in total shock and speechless.
I will open my mouth and close again as I kept looking at Oby and wondering how she cooked up such lies.

"....he asked me to abort it. I refused due to my life and health was at stake but he insisted and threaten to discontinue the relationship if I don't. He said he will neither marry or sponsor me if I keep disobeying him. He took me to a place where I had to do the abortion done. Papa, I almost died...ask him, he's here. He almost killed me. The situation became worst because I found out that I can no longer hold my urine. My bladder was mostly full and if I don't urinate immediately it will pour down on me. It was really that bad papa and I was in pain. He realized the danger he put me through and decided to take me for surgery...

Scream left mazi's mouth as he looked from his daughter to me with all his big eye ball.
His wife stood from the chair and put her hand on her head in shock too.

"She is lying. Your daughter is lying... everything she said Is a total lie. I'm also in shock. I... I can't believe she is accusing me after helping her..."

Oby interrupted.

"Austin just keep quiet please let me tell my parents all your evil deed. They think you're a saviour sent to save us they don't know that you're a devil. You traveled all the way down to tell them that you're not interested in me after you almost damaged my womb, after you almost succeed in destroying my life. Austin, you are wicked. What did I ever do to you...I was obedient and a nice girl. I refused to follow other well to do men who lined up waiting for me to just say yes, I refused and stick to you yet you used me and want to dump me. You did not even let me know that you're not interested in me anymore. You ran down to tell my parents instead so that they will disgrace me and call me unfortunate child. You didn't tell them what you did... how could you? You are denying and saying that I'm accusing you right? Did you sleep with me or not? I ask you again Austin, did you have sex with me more than ones or not? Did I abort a baby which weakened my urinary tract... according to the doctor? Okay, Austin did you take me for surgery or not... you took me into emergency surgery and refused to inform my parents. Did you inform them that you took me for a corrective surgery...?

My mouth was open as I look at her more shock.

Mazi spoke quietly yet I can dictate anger in his voice.

"How could you do such a thing without informing us. Atleast we're still alive, taking my daughter for any sort of surgery should not just be your decision to make. We're her parents and you supposed to inform us. All of this can send you to prison, because is illegal act and anything could have happened to Oby. What if she died, what if something worst happened in the process of the surgery...I can't believe everything I'm hearing. I thought you are educated and smart...why do such a thing to an innocent girl we gave you to marry? Oby didn't tell us to this extent. She was only briefing us and I feel so disappointed hearing all of this things now...

This time I managed to smile sarcastically because my head was almost blown from everything happening.

Oby's mother spoke in my defense.

"This young man look innocent of all this accusations. He has a loving spirit right from the first day he came into this house and I knew Oby will be in good hands. I'm finding it difficult believing everything Oby is saying...it can't all be true. I...

Mazi shunned her.

"Keep quiet woman if you don't have better thing to say. How can you say your own daughter is lying in front of a stranger? We raised our daughter well and she had never disappointed us. Oby can't possibly cook up all of this lies, is not possible. Okay, let me ask Austin this one question. Did you or did you not take her for surgery? You slept with my daughter, got her pregnant, send her to go and do abortion which damaged her organs and then you pushed her in for surgery to cover up your deeds...chukwu aju (God forbids evil) you think because you have money you can molest an innocent young girl we entrust to you all in the name of marriage. It baffles me because, you men will start feeling like god with your wealth. You think the poor Masses does not have a say... they will remain at your mercy right? Hmmm...Ike ahapulam (strength has left me)

"Listen Mazi, I know that I flop by not informing you and madam about the surgery but that was because Oby pleaded. She cried and begged me not to. I wasn't the one that got her pregnant or sent her out for abortion...I never did. It happened back in her...

Oby screamed interrupting me outloudly.

"Shut up...shhhh..shut your mouth....

She suddenly began to cry, tears where pouring down from her eyes as she turned to her father and said

"....papa, this man almost killed me. I begged him to call you because I was so afraid but he refused. He said nothing will happen after all you and mama do not have a say over whatever he does with me. He said I belong to him and he can either make or destroy me and nobody will question him. It breaks my heart to hear him deny it. I know the level of pain he put me through papa. This man is a liar, pretender and a dictator. He dictates everything I do. I thanked God that the surgery went successfully and nothing happened to me. Papa, do you know that I always beg him each time for the school fees which he promised to be paying. I will cry and beg him after they send me out of exam hall due to lack of payment...i will keep pleading before he will send the money. Sometimes I drink only garri for one whole week due to no money for feeding. My friends and roommate got tired of feeding me that they will ask me if my parents are still alive. I will call, send messages to Austin begging him to send me small money for feeding. Sometimes he will send ten thousand naira only...I will manage it for a month plus. Other expenses are included inside the ten thousand naira. I did not want to disturb you or mama because I know how it was back home. I can't start asking you to send me the little that you people are managing with. When I was at his place, one of his friend saw me and liked me...he noticed the harsh way Austin was treating me and adviced him to change. Papa do you know what Austin did, he became angry and jealous, he almost fought his friend, he pushed the fine young man that was defending me out of his house and warned him never to come back again...I...I..

She wiped off tears, blew her nose into her cloth and continued talking.
I began taking steps to leave because my head was about exploding for real.

Her mother try to call me back. Oby said to her

"Mama, let him go...he may look innocent but this man's heart is evil. Don't be deceived by his look. I'm in 300level, I have just a year to go and I will be through. I will go for my Nysc after then, get a job and take care of you people. I have lots of men who are ready to care for me but I keep turning them down because of this man. I'm almost a graduate, don't worry. I have gone three years plus already and will be finishing soon. I have suffered enough in silent. We don't need him...he made me go through so much pain. It really breaks my heart to watch him stand there and deny it all. Let him go and meet his numerous women in Abuja that he brings home every time and I can not say or do anything because of the fear of what he will do. He even starved and maltreat me at his place. The stories are much...if not that papa do not have money will I go through what I went through just because he promised to sponsor and marry me...oh God. This life is not fair... Is so painful....

She began to cry again.
Mazi said

"Oby, why didn't you call and tell us... why do you wait until now? He is not married to you yet and he did all of this, if he gets married to you that means he will bring back your corpse for us to bury...chukwu aju (God forbids) this kind of thing supposed to be in the news, people needs to be careful with men who pretend to be nice, they go into homes, make mouth watery offers and then try to destroy the entire family. Don't cry my daughter, I thank God that nothing happened to you and you are about rounding up with your school. The devil is a liar and has failed over my family....

Oby's mum said as I took another step toward the exit door.
"Austin send thirty thousand to us every month, sometimes he send more. How come is only ten thousand naira he sends to you Oby... which you said happens after much plea. I'm your mother but some of this stories doesn't add up and I'm not buying it all...

Mazi screamed at her.
"Which makes you a useless mother. Your daughter almost died... this man wanted to kill your daughter and all you have to say is this? Did you hear the part he agreed that he took her for surgery? Do you even know how much surgery is done? He did it all without informing us, because he wanted to cover up his evil deed. Oby finally have the courage to speak up and you are still in doubt. What kind of mother are you mama Oby? Will you rather want her dead...I don't understand this your foolishness. If I have money this man will be heading to jail. I will lock him up and put his name on every news paper and social media. He is very lucky...but one day he will be exposed. His evil deed will come out open. I welcomed you Austin into my home, hand my daughter over to you and you decided to destroy her life. The money you send to us was just for camouflage so that we will be thinking you are really taking care of Oby. After almost destroying her life you have the nerve to travel all the way down here to tell us that you're not interested anymore. I could have organise some village tugs to deal with you for everything you did to my daughter... let me go and call some of this village boys to handle you, let me see how your money will save you... bastard...

He stood up. Oby's mother started calling him to calm down.

"Calm down Papa Oby, please... don't take laws into your hand.

He walked away from her, Oby's mother asked me to take the next available bike and leave the village before her husband will make up his mind.

Oby was going after her father asking him to go ahead and make the call or she can run and check for some of them.

I stepped out and started leaving.
Oby came outside and said to me.

"You don't mess with me and go scot-free Austin. Who's head is buried in shame now...me or you? You wanted to disgrace me but I'm always thinking ahead of you....

I told her she will regret her actions some day.

She was insulting me as I leave, calling me nasty names.
I ignored, I was lucky to get a motorcycle which I borded.
It took me to the main road where I took a bus back to my hotel.


Tbc

Jesus Christ!!!....see allegations o

This story look like my uncle real life story
My uncle started marrying this girl from ss2
She waec twice .
After d third year my uncle came to have a date of wedding with them but her mom say what did my uncle as an inlaw that want a wedding .that he should start afresh again
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My uncle is married with 4 kids but that girl has divorce more three times with children eace places .

WOW!!! WHAT A NICE STORYLINE

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 16
By AMAH'S HEART

As I got to my hotel I fell flat on my bed, staring at the ceiling in terror.
I'm still dumb founded at all that transpired at Oby's home today.

I never saw it coming, I never imagined it will turn out this way.
Sincerely Oby took me by surprise, I never thought she was capable of everything she displayed.

I kept staring at the ceiling wishing tomorrow will just come so that I will run without looking back.

My phone suddenly beeped, I was reluctant to check at first.
I left it there for sometime before picking it up. I noticed it was a message from Oby.

"I know the exact hotel that you're lodging Austin. You will be getting visitors any moment from now. I and my Dad sent the tugs after you. Don't worry they won't kill you, they will teach you a bitter lesson of your life. You messed with the wrong person. You will return back to Abuja in different piece I promise with my full chest. Oh Austin, I will deal with you for trying to dump me after getting my hopes high and making me to Chase off other men interested in me. You are very wicked but I will show you that I'm more learned in that area than you are. You can go to hell after they might have dealt with you, you're not even romantic or good in bed. You are so boring to be with. Nothing about you is romantic, I wonder how other women cope with you and I'm glad that I will never see your useless face again. After Spanner with the other two guys finish with you, you will regret ever stepping foot in my land. Next time if you see a woman you will pick race without looking back. Nonsense!!

I quickly stood, I walked round the room confused on what next to do.
I read the message all over again and knew I had to disappear from here.

This was around 6pm. I started packing in a haste. I just throw my things into bags without bothering to arrange or fold them.
I have to check out from this hotel immediately before the village bad boys gets to me.
I called the reception and informed them that I was checking out
Since I paid upfront, I wouldn't need to go over any payment issue again.
Any delay can be dangerous.
I was walking down to the reception in a total haste when I noticed that my phone wasn't with me.

I rushed back to get it but I couldn't find it on the bed or anywhere around.
I scattered my bag all over again but is nowhere to be found.

"Oh God, don't let this bad boys meet me here..."

I said a short prayer
I will have to leave the phone, I need to get out of in one piece and not in pieces as Oby and her gang wish.

I picked up my bag and left again, when I got to the reception desk I spoke to the receptionist on duty.

"I'm checking out....I can't find my phone in my room, I have searched everywhere, I didn't see it. I can't wait any longer, I'm leaving right away...just to let you know...

The young lady interrupted me apologetically
." I'm sorry sir, but You paid for three days, you still have a day to go... hope there is no problem? About your phone, we sincerely apologise but if you don't mind I can send the room service to search the room carefully. Is the missing phone the same type with the one in your hand...or a different make?

I looked at her puzzled as I wonder what she was talking about.
I looked down at my hand and look back at her again then return the shocking look to my left hand.
My phone was actually in my hand this whole time.
I knew something was occupying my left hand but I was too much in a hurry to care.

I can't still believe that I was having my phone in my hand this whole time and didn't know.

I thanked her for calling my attention to it.
I ran off, heart was pounding as I looked out for my car while still inside.

"Hey...hey oga. Stop there...

I looked back and saw three guys coming out from the bar side.

"... don't scream, just corporate and if you try to play smart we will outsmart you.

One said to me like a whisper to my ear.

The huge one among them pushed me gently towards the exit door.
I try to man up but my guts left me long time ago.
It was the search for the phone that delayed me. I would have been gone before they gets here.

"Na you Promise to train and marry Mazi's first daughter Oby but instead you try to useless her life. They don brief us as the matter take be and we Promise them that na sorry go be your second name after we deal with you finish

I try to talk but the one that spoke the pidgin slapped my head hard as they lead me outside.

"...Enter your car and drive us out of this hotel. You go spend your night for bush today...".

The first one said to me as I was struggling to open my car

"Listen, we don't go after good people, if you were a nice man, we won't come visiting. We deal mercilessly with men like you deceiving vulnerable girls because you have money. You met her a virgin then tries to strip her off every innocence left. We will teach you a bitter lesson that will linger in your brain for long, before you come to my village next time to do another atrocity you will think twice. We are protecting our village and innocent people from scavengers like you. you chose the wrong village to come...

The third man among them who was walking round my car came and stood in my front.
The pidgin man pushed me forward to enter the car immediately i opened it.

"Wait...wait. I knew he looks familiar. Umunnem ( my brothers) wait biko (please) we helped him yesterday when his car entered hole at umuoji road...

He began narrating to them in igbo. I heard him mention Ezi's name.

He continued talking to them trying to calm the other two hot tempered men down.

"... maybe he is innocent. Eziaku said he is a nice man. I guess this whole thing was a set up because after the suffering he suffered yesterday under the rain with his car I see no reason for him to go back to the village again. If he knew he was going into a Lion's den, this man won't smell near our village. I think is a set up... let's think before acting biko.
I know look can be decisive and we are fighting to protect our land from evil perpetrators pretending like angel but this man looks innocent to me. Let's hear what he has to say... atleast he can explain his own part of the story too not just what mazi and his daughter told us...

I looked up at the guy speaking calmly to the other two.
I recognized him, he was one of the guy that Ezi called to help me push out my car from the pothole yesterday.

That yesterday, he was the one giving me order on how to turn my hand so that the car will be out and asking me to relax and not worry during the potholes drama.

I offered him and his friend money he refused after the car got out, it was his friend that collected just one thousand Naira which he planned to use for church offering today.

The other two listened to him speak, they later left me to lock back the car.
I closed my car as we all went back to the hotel bar.

I bought drinks and a plate full of garnished gizzard for them.
We sat round the table as I narrated some of the things Oby did and my reasons for traveling to the village.
I even showed them the recent message I got from her.

"I talkam. I said it guys that this man maybe innocent. Do you see that we would have beaten this man to stupor without finding out the main truth all because Mazi Azuka told us that he tried to kill his daughter and do not want him to go scot-free. He wanted us to mishandle him and watch him plead for mercy. He wanted to see how his money will save him...
The guy from yesterday who's name was Chinonso but his friends call him Nonso said

"Na true, oil full your head Nonso. If we go back now eeh, we will tell Mazi that we do our job well. We remove his teeth come break his legs join. He will not walk normal or laugh anytime soon. He was crying and begging for mercy but we no care..."
The pidgin guy that they nicked named Spanner said. the other two began to laugh seriously.
I couldn't help but laugh too.

...oga, this gizzard make sense... It go well with this bottle of beer. If I drink one more I go they alright. This one na my third bottle. Na beating they send us but na enjoyment we come dey....

Spanner, the pidgin guy said while filling his mouth with the garnished gizzard.

I ordered for more of the gizzard and more drinks.

", Small girls this days don wise finish. Can you imagine Mazi daughter that had this kind of opportunity yet misused it. She enter school go tear eyes, as oga lost interest in her she and her papa vex...they want oga to suffer. This Man tried for them, that girl misused her chance and she shouldn't blame anyone for that. Beside, marriage is not by force. This oga doesn't want to have anything to do with her.. period. After everything I just heard I'm in total support of his decision. Raise your glasses if you agree...

They all raised their glass.
They continued talking and laughing while drinking.
they all later apologies for accosting me not knowing that I'm a nice person.

I had two bottles too, I didn't feel like drinking or had appetite for anything but I had to join them.
I was still feeling a little bit traumatized after the whole ordeal.

As they stood to leave, I try to give them transport money but they refused.
And said that they came with their "okada" they call it their "Prado" parked outside the hotel.
They said the drinks and gizzard was enough. They have all had enough to drink all they need is to go home and sleep.
By tomorrow they will tell Mazi anything they want to tell him because he is a very stupid man to have believed his daughter's lies and send them on such errand.

They respected him because he is a learned elder but he is a foolish man. His wife is wiser than him.

I try to thanked them for giving me a chance to speak and hearing me out but instead
They thanked me for the good man I was.
Spanner said he has a beautiful sister ready for marriage who will never misbehave like Oby.
I thanked him for his kind offer but told him that woman is not on my mind for now.
And if in the future I decided to look in the way of a woman it will definitely not be from a village.
Ones beaten twice shy.

We exchange handshake as they promise me that anytime I feel like coming to the village for anything at all I shouldn't be scared because they will always have my back.

I didn't see anything that will ever take me to their village again.
I was really done exploring.
I still thank God that my body part is still in perfect shape.
Only one slap from spanner will send me crashing.
That guy's hand was three times mine. He has a very wide palm, tall with hefty muscles.

All through the time we all sat together, I couldn't help but imagine what he will do with me.
I know I got body weight too but it can't be compared to spanner who will toast me like bacon.
Never will I have anything to do with a village girl or any lady with no exposure.
I learnt my lesson in a very hard way.

I went back to the receptionist and asked if they had checked me out already, she said that she was about doing that when she saw me going into the bar with the three guys.

I collected my key and went back to my hotel room.
Had a long cold bath, just to relax my brain before going to bed.

Early morning the following day around 4am, I got up wash off, dressed up and set out to leave.
I checked to make sure I was not leaving anything important behind.
Exactly 5am I left. It will be another long drive but I just can't wait to get back to Abuja.
I entered road that early morning.
Thank God that Oby's land did not consume me.
What will my mum and dad say if they hear of all this?
Is only Chuka that knew of my travel. I will never go on this kind of expensive journey alone next time.
Infact, there will never ever be a next time.
Chuka married Abuja babe and they are doing great together, if I can't find reasonable lady in Abuja I will travel to Lagos and allow my Mom introduced the Lagos babe that she thinks is perfect for me.

My main focus right now is to travel back to Abuja and bury my head with work.

I'm much grateful that I'm alive and well.
What couldn't kill me only made me much stronger.


Tbc

WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 17
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

 

It was indeed a very long drive, I speed pass other travelers who were either inside a bus or private cars going to different destination.

I wish to arrive Abuja atleast 8pm so that I can be able to prepare for tomorrow’s work.
Missing work for days and referring my clients to other agents is not a good thing for my kind of business.
Going back now is to focus on building myself and finding a way in getting more reliable clients.
Real estate work is very competitive and if you leave out space, my competitors will grab the opportunity without looking back.
This few days have been the toughest. the way my journey turned out I never expected it.
My peace of mind, my sanity and life was threatened.
I was traumatized and still haven’t gotten over from all that took place.

I thought Oby was going to plead, I thought she will find a way to see if she can right her wrongs, maybe her father will even help in pleading on his daughter’s behalf, I wouldn’t have been moved to have her back but atleast I will know that she was remorseful and for that fact alone I will continue catering for the family. I will also continue


paying Oby’s fee and sending a token ones in a while to her parents whenever I have enough.
But instead Oby shocked life out of me. She turned the table and called me the evil one.
Her father supported her which left me more speechless.
Only her mother was on my side partially. She was afraid of the husband and couldn’t say much.
I appreciate her for speaking in my defense but her husband and daughter’s wicked act is too much to overlook.
I can’t think straight, I haven’t had much to eat or had a good night sleep.
I wonder why bad things happen to good people.

I ones loved Oby sincerely, with all my heart. I saw her as a decent well brought up girl.
I was ready to do anything for her.
after she visited and I found out what she did back in school, I couldn’t think right because I was deeply hurt.
I was hurt by her betrayal but I still chose to forgive, I did so gradually by first of all treating her of bedwetting and caring for her like I should.
I never knew she and Jerome already had a thing.
After finding out and
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confronting her with the truth she became hostile and wanted to play the victim on me.
Demanding for money again instead of being remorseful.

“Oh Oby, lying against me wasn’t enough you still send men after me. You forgot so soon, everything I did for you… to make sure you lack nothing.


For three years plus i know how much I send every month but yet you claimed is only ten thousand… wow! She actually said that. Oby… Oby….I have never felt so hurt and broken in my life like this….I…I…
I hit hard on my steering wheel while shaking my head pathetically.

I noticed I was struggling with tears and heavy anger that settled on my chest.

Suddenly a speeding van brushed my car as it speed pass, the driver threw in insult at me for my careless driving which they have been horning but my mind was too occupied to hear anything.

My fuel tank was down, i need to stop at a fuel station and refill.

I’m not even in the right frame of mind to travel this long distance
I wish I have something distracting my attention.
It would have been lots easier than talking and fighting unseen enemies alone.

My stomach made a sound, I need to eat something too.

I checked the time and it was already 1pm.
Yesterday, I ate breakfast of bread with egg sauce and tea in the hotel before leaving for Oby’s place.
Coming back, after I was accosted and hosted the boys I took two bottles of drink and that was the only thing I took until now.

I need to eat, try to clear my head abit before entering the road again.
Maybe I will turned on the music station and keep my mind occupied while driving before I loose it.

I just hope that the long van that speed pass me after brushing my car did not do much damage to it’s body.

I was looking out for where to eat and also refill my car tank when I saw a fuel filling station parked with different company transport buses carrying passengers.

In the fillin station was an eatery and roadside vendors where there too.
Hawkers were seen at every corner trying to sell their wares which was mostly eatables.

The passengers from the transport company bus where going all about the place, buying and eating while some of the women went about looking for a discreet place to urinate.



The whole place was filled with different activities.
I drove in, I was able to find a place to park which was at my own risk.
I came down and the first thing I did was to check the level of damage on my car caused by the crazy van driver.

There was a deep scratch. I rubbed my hands on it before turning to leave.
I won’t add it to my worries.

The buses and cars where on queue, waiting for their turn to buy fuel.

I decided to go and eat first, the queue will reduce by the time I’m done.

I try to wave off the hawkers that came showing off their wares to my face.

Maybe when I’m done eating I will look at the fresh looking bananas and groundnuts that I was seeing around.

I went into the eatery and asked them what they have. I Saw freshly made food from the showglass.

I asked for jellof rice with plantain and fish.

I was served right away.
I sat quietly in a lone table of three and started eating.

There where a whole lot of other people eating and some where done eating and got busy talking while waiting for their buses to get fuel. I guess.
Two ladies came to sit on the same table with me.
One was carrying a tray of yam porridge with beef while the other had a fried rice with moi moi and turkey. Each had a bottle of coke instead of water.

The porridge looked good, i saw it earlier but I was not ready to try it out to avoid stomach rumbling on the way.
I have learned to stick to the food I know better.
If is not made at home, I’m very skeptical trying it out.

I learnt a big lesson during the first time I visited Oby’s home.
When I thought I had seen the one for me.

I gasped and drank deeply from my bottle water.
I can’t let Oby’s issue ruin my appetite today.

“Hi…

The lady with the porridge yam greeted while smiling at me.

“…my name is Amanda and this is Kachi my friend. Which of the buses are you in, we boarded Chike and sons transport bus. Is it the same bus with yours?

I don’t need this right now. That was why I looked for a lone table. I want to eat without all this unnecessary interruption and leave here quietly.
Her friend was smiling with her mouth full while focusing on me.

“No.

That was the only reply I could give her which was the answer to the question she asked.

“Which of the bus are you in? We paid six thousand Naira for Lagos… can you imagine that? This buses are really making money. How much did you pay?You’re also traveling to Lagos right…

Her fried rice friend asked as she looked me all over before looking at my ring finger.

“No…”

I replied again. If they are sensitive enough they will see that I’m not interested in their conversation and the best thing to do is to eat their food, converse within thereselves and leave me alone.

“…This one you’re just replying us with “no” hope we’re not disturbing you? You didn’t even tell us your name or the bus you borded. Are you married… even if you’re married it takes nothin to be friendly. We saw you sitting alone and thought you will be needing company. Where do you stay in Lagos… you are yet to tell us your name…

The fried rice lady continued talking. I just have to say something because even the “no” I was forcing myself to reply them seem not enough.

“Listen ladies, i appreciate your offer of friendship but sincerely, I’m not interested. I really want to be left alone if you don’t mind. Thanks…

The porridge lady said to her friend.

“Babe let’s leave this boring guy. Maybe he is even a ghost… the spirit world must have warned him to keep off from our zone because we’re daughters of the living God…holy ghost fire….

She lifted her food tray and walked away with her friend.

I went back eating quietly ignoring them and other people looking over my table.

After I was done, I bought one more bottle water before leaving.
I paid no attention to them as they try to get me to look at their corner.



Women are the last thing on mind. I haven’t come out at all from the one I got myself into.
I’m not ready or in the mood to act friendly with anyone… definitely not ladies.

I’m scared and very careful of women now than before.

I walked outside and bought banana and few other things.
As I was walking back to my car so that I can join the queue, get fuel and enter the road again a lady bumped into me.



“Hey …watch where you’re going?

I shouted at her.
She turned and looked at me
Her name left my mouth immediately I recognized her

“Ezi… Ezinne… right?

I said surprise while looking at her.

“Is Eziaku. You’re the same man that your car entered hole? What are you doing here…?

” I’m traveling, I decided to stop here to eat.

I replied, she looked tired and troubled. She used a scarf to wrap her hair, she was wearing a long skirt with brown top. A sweater was tied round her waist. A mini handbag hunged on one side of her shoulder. She was holding a roasted corn wrapped in a paper.

She kept looking around like she was searching for somebody.

“See me see wahala. I bought corn and pear from one boy…i gave him one thousand naira he said that he doesn’t have change. That I should wait he will go and look for change and bring. I wait and wait but I didn’t see him…I have been searching everywhere for this boy I can’t find….see maka chukwu (swearing) if not that my bus is about to leave I will never have left without my balance. I would have Make sure I find that boy. See the small corn and pear he sold for two hundred naira and still disappeared with my eight hundred Naira Change. I know how much work I did both day and night for weeks just to save thirteen thousand that I’m using to travel. They said Abuja is 7000 I paid happily because I had enough money now wayo people (scammers) have minus eight hundred from the money…

She was seriously lamenting

“Oh, you’re traveling to Abuja? I’m based there. Where exactly are you going to in Abuja…?

She opened her bag and brought out piece of paper where the address was written.
I know the area and is very far from my house.
She will have to take another bus when she gets to Abuja to the said area.

“Is one aunty from my village that asked me to come. She said anytime I’m ready that I should come because she has job waiting for me. Is over five months since she told me. I later made up my mind, i started working different job to save money before finally traveling. I called the Aunty last week and early this week that I will be coming today. I don’t have phone again, so I used my friend phone to call her. Why this whole thing is paining me is because of this boy that ran with my change. He just disorganized me…the thing is vexing me too much. Even looking at this corn and pear i feel like throwing them to the bush but I will eat it. My whole one thousand can’t go like that…I will make sure I eat this corn and pear and leave no single seed on it. I’m going…see my bus there… people are already entering. Let me go before they leave me…bye.

She began to walk in a haste towards the bus while still looking around.

I called her back and asked her if she will like to continue her journey with me since we are both going to Abuja.

She was indecisive.

“I have already paid seven thousand for this bus. What will now happen to my money when we have not even gone half of the journey. The man will just find another passenger and put on my sit…he will pocket the money…

She looked at me and looked at the bus.

“Okay… you can go ahead and join the bus. I only suggested but if you are not ok with the idea is fine. Alright then… go on…”

I said. I wasn’t ready to beg her because women can be unpredictable and cunning.



If I convince her to join me for the rest of the journey and something goes wrong along the line they will point their dirty fingers on me.

I saw the two porridge and fried rice ladies coming out.
The fried rice eater saw me first and tapped her friend.
They looked at me, said something before snapping their fingers in the air.

They may spiritually be rebuking me still.

Women, hmm… they are filled with drama.

I started walking away after speaking to Ezi
She turned and started going to her bus too..

I later heard somebody shouting, I turned and it was Ezi.
She ran up to me and said

“Wait for me sir let me carry all my bags out from the bus. Please, I will join you.. don’t leave me oo. Because if you leave and this bus leave is village I will be returning back to.

I waited as she went ahead, spoke to the driver who helped her carried out her bags.

She carried both garri and palm oil with plantain and another smaller bag which I guess contains her personal things

She asked me where I parked, I pointed at a little far end. She began struggling with the bags.

I called two wheelbarrow boys to help her carry the bags.

“No… leave them. I don’t have money to pay them and this boys are not even trust worthy. I can Carry them…I will go twice. Don’t worry…

I ignored her, and asked the boys to Carry the bags.
They carried the bag to my car.
Ezi was running after them while I followed far behind.

I guess the corn boy that went away with her balance made her have a little more trust issue.

They waited until I arrived, I opened the boot of the car they packed in her things.
I gave them one thousand .
They initially said is one hundred naira each person.
Giving them one thousand naira and asked them to leave made them so happy that they keep falling to the ground and thanking me.

Ezi did not know how much I gave the boys, all she was concerned is that her load is properly kept.

I asked her to enter the car she went to the back seat instead of the front to sit.

“You don’t want to sit in the front?
I asked her as I sat and held the steering.

“, Not so sir, I don’t want you to feel like I don’t have respect. Sitting in the front will make it seem we’re equal. And I want to stay where I can be seeing the boot of your car to avoid something falling off without us knowing….”

I told her that her luggage was very safe and sitting at the back makes it look like I’m her driver while she is the boss.
She immediately came down and ran to sit in the front.

Just within the time I was with Ezi I have had reason to smile with her words and attitude.

I was happy I had partner to travel the rest of the journey with.
Unexpected partner like Ezi.

I fueled my car and entered the road again.
The rest of the journey was easy with Ezi.
It was as if I have Known her for far too long than just two days.

She felt relaxed with me just like i was with her.

“You’re a nice man, I told my friend Uche and Nonso and they believed me because I don’t talk anyhow… But you don’t look happy…

I looked at her and returned my look to the road.
It was her word that save my ass from being whooped by spanner and his boys.

Maybe I will get to properly say thank you to her on a good day.

 

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 18
By AMAH’S HEART

 

 

“Here… you have to call your Aunty that you’re already at the bustop so that she can give you the house number or send somebody to get you… the number is not written on the paper.

She nodded, collected my phone and dailed the person’s number.

I guess she has a lot of numbers stored in her head.
I watched her in silent dial the woman’s number and asked me to show her where to send the call because she wasn’t used to big phones like mine.

I send the number and gave it to her when it began to ring.

She spoke with the woman in Igbo after introducing herself again and where she was at the moment.

After sometime, she hand the phone back to me.

“She said is number 13. Is not far from the bustop. Thank you for everything… God will bless you. I will get down here and trek to her place since she said the place is not far from the bustop. But before I go I want to give you some of the plantain, oil and garri that i brought from the village…

“No…no… thank you Ezi. I can get those things here in Abuja, please don’t… I’m alright. You don’t have to trek to the place, since


there’s no taxi around, take a bike instead. This is 9pm, the sign over there says bikes are not allowed into the estate from 11pm…
She waved it off and said

“I’m not taking any okada. All this big city okada will charge too much. I will carry the big bag on my head, Then carry the other two bags in my hand. Don’t worry you will see the way I will carry it. If you know the kind of cassava and firewood I used to carry on my head back in the village you will understand that this load is nothing to me.

She opened the door and I followed suit to help her remove her luggage from the back of the trunk.

“Will you like to have my number… just in case of anything you call me. And you can aswear visit sometimes whenever you’re free…

She interrupted and said.

“Thank you sir. I have been wanting to ask for your number since but I didn’t know how to ask. I thought you will not like it…

I try to get pen and paper in my car to write the number

“,If you cannot find any biro just call it out. I have alot of numbers
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registered in my head…ones I get phone now I will start putting them inside the phone. I thank God that this my aunty said she has work waiting for me. I will save enough money from the job to buy phone…
I was able to get writing sheet which I used


to write the number out for her.
I called a bike man, even with her objection I ignored.
I paid the bike man, told him the street and number she was going to.

It was after the bike man left with her and her luggage I reversed my car and zoomed off into the main road.

I got to my house few minutes pass ten.

I was exhausted beyond word, the whole house was stuffy.
The remaining banana that Ezi and I ate and remained went into the fridge.
Other things found their right full place.
I turned on the whole air condition, had a long bath before going to bed.

I knelt and said prayer of gratitude to God who brought me back safely.

I dozed off immediately my body touches the bed.

The rest of the days in the week was super occupied for me.
I was mostly leaving early and coming back late

I had lots of piled up work, as I try to get new client which was a bit difficult.

I lost both money and clients within the period that I was away.
Some of the Properties owners collected their assets and gave it to another agent.

I was still having some properties left even though taking back what entrusted to my care was another big loose for me but I have learn to be grateful in the little.

The following weekend, I hanged out with chuka.
I gist him how it all went down with Oby. He was dumbfounded. He couldn’t hide his shock.
He also thanked God that nothing happened to me.
It was during the process of relating the whole event to him I mentioned Ezi, that it was the lady that helped me with her friends when my car got stuck in a pothole.
and also one of her friend was among the guys set to beat me up but he recognized me and that was my saving grace.

It was within the cause of our discussion I thought of Ezi fully.
I silently hope she was alright and probably started the job her aunty had waiting for her.



The following week I also buried my head with work.

Within two weeks going to three that I returned I have not been able to lease or sell any property.
Business was indeed looking bad for me no matter how I try and strive to remain afloat I still find myself sinking.

I was stressed out and became down, I decided to take a break and rest for sometime.
This was after several weeks of hustling and working hard with no positive yield.

The following week, I had a client who just returned from California and wanted to acquire a private property for herself.

She was one of the first person serious in doing business with me in months.

Looking at her she was well to do, very pretty and matured too.

I showed her different properties in my care for her to make her Choice.
She finally did and paid off immediately.

She told me six months from now she will get another one for her dad.

She was thinking of gift to give him for his sixtieth birthday she couldn’t come up with anything.
Her Dad has everything, different cars and expensive paid trip and vacations.

The only thing suitable is getting a property for him in Abuja.
She owes some of her success story to him and will want to celebrate him with something bigger this time.

Her house was worth lots of millions but she wants something more for her Dad in few months from now.

I try to avoid getting close or personal with my clients but I noticed that Stefanie wanted to be close.

She invited me out for dinner after buying her house.
At first I didn’t want to go but since it was a harmless invite and most importantly we still have future business deals.
I have to secure the bag properly because she was a big clients that other agent will want to talk into doing business with.

I went out for dinner and she refused me spending a dime.

She told me about her past relationships and how she got married to a very rich man in California but divorce him after two years when she realized that she can’t cope with his attitude.
She got richer from the divorce settlement and decided to return back to the country, get one or two establishment before thinking about her next move.

Stefanie was very pretty and rich too. She has a sweet accent and a lovely body.
Most men will not let her slip off from their hands but as for me I didn’t want to mix business with pleasure.
At the same time I didn’t want to loose her due to future business plan we had.

I try to play along with her.

After dinner date, another weekend came she invited me out to a fine resort and boat riding.

After then, She one day called me to come over to her house and see how beautifully she decorated it

I knew the whole thing was getting too much but I drove to see her anyway.



The whole place was outstanding. I couldn’t help but commend her taste of styles.



The house had an outside pool, where I sat watching her swim just like she wanted.
I declined the offer to join her but agreed to sit and watch with a bottle of chaddon, a very expensive drink.

Each time, I find myself drawing more closer to her but I kept warning my eyes not to let her get into my head.

She came out of the water with a bikini, walked to where i sat and kissed me.

“I have been wanting to ask… when do you intend kissing me, having memorable fun moments in bed and taking me out for a weekend getaway or don’t you find me attractive enough…

She asked sitting on my lap and caressing my chest.
“,uhmmm… no Stefanie. You’re very attractive and beautiful too…I..

“Shhh, Let’s go inside then and mess up the bed.

I gasped out confused as she led me into her well furnished apartment and straight to her bedroom.

She carefully unbuttoned my shirt and we went on kissing right on her bed.
I paused as it was leading to more deeper intimacy.
What was I even thinking by agreeing to follow her in here.

“Why do you stop, don’t you want me… because I really liked you Austin and want us to be more than just business partner or whatever you maybe thinking…is more than a month already. You like me and I liked you too what is the problem? You told me you are not married…or is there another woman somewhere. No tell me…I want to know the reason for your withdrawal. Because is hard to see a full blown man rejecting my kinda person… tell me what is it?

I rubbed my two palm together and said.

“Two months ago I ended my almost four years relationship. It was not a nice story to tell so I made up my mind to trade carefully. Sincerely, I don’t think I’m ready for another relationship because I haven’t fully gotten over the last one. Stef, this isn’t about you but me…I really don’t want you to feel dejected later on. I like you a lot and I don’t want you to feel hurt… Please try to understand me…

She took my hand and put on hers thigh before placing hers on top.

“Ofcourse I understand you darlin. How will you know if you’re ready or not when refused to give another a chance. Like you said is over two months. I’m not your ex and not after what you have rather I’m ready to spend on you. When I like somebody I go for him and I have never gotten rejected before untill now but I understand your Stan and will like you to loosen up and try me out. I’m not like any lady you have had in the past… I’m classic, sophisticated, beautiful and rich. What else can a man want that I don’t have. I want you Austin and I hate to be turned off after coming out open to a man with my intention and affection. You wouldn’t know what you are missing if you don’t try…

She began to caress my body all over again after removing her bra and flinging it to the floor
No matter how I struggle to stay alert I was loosing it.
I don’t want to do this yet I find myself falling back to her bed and getting entangled again.
Suddenly my phone began to ring.
That was a saving call.
Whoever was calling was about to save me from this entanglement.

Business or not I’m going to pretend like it was a serious call.



Even as I try to stand she mount on top of me and continue with her well learned handwork.

“Stef… Stef…I need to get the call. It could be a client…

I managed to say.

“I don’t care who the caller is, this was the wrong timing for whoever that might be. I can even pay you double of whatever the client is ready to offer. I want this moment to be for us alone… Look at me… aren’t you hungry to eat me? I should be enough and nothin else should matter or come before me or my desires…

The call ended. I bite my lips angrily.

Stef was playing the head, Lord and Chief over me and making me not to have a say anymore.
I don’t need this kind of authoritative woman always want to be in charge but yes I need the business she was offering which is acquiring a property for her father.
Is a whole big deal for me, counting that I haven’t had a fair business ever since I returned from Oby’s village aside hers.

It was because of all of that I’m playing along but I was getting choked up already.
I don’t know how much I can take anymore.
She was very pretty and all and I like her free spirit but I’m still not ready for a relationship with another woman.
Mentally I’m not ready. Women are very unpredictable and I find it difficult trusting any.

Stef can turn out tomorrow to become another nightmare for me.
I want to stay away from anything woman and do not know how to end this whole thing with Stefanie without hurting her feeling which may even make her withdraw the business offer that I was already counting on.

After some seconds the phone began to ring again.

“That maybe emergency. Just a second sweetie…I will return back to you. Let me just know who the caller is. My house maybe on fire and somebody is calling to alert me. My parents maybe in trouble and so many other possibilities. I won’t concentrate with you if I don’t take the call. Is just few second and I will be right back…

She straightened and sat aside.
“Take the call but don’t keep me waiting.

I kissed her making her smile as I rushed to my phone.
It was three missed call already from a strange number.

I quickly called back on the first ring the person picked, a man’s voice.
he asked me to wait so that he can give the phone to somebody.

“Hello…is me…me Eziaku. Can you hear me…is me Eziaku. Please can you send your address please…I really need your help. It wasn’t what i expected I met here…is a long story sir. Please… Can you hear me..

I thought of a way to act so that I can run off from here.

“Okay… okay…yes. yes… you said two cars did what? I will call you the line is breaking. You said acci…what? Oh my God… really..

I ended the call without making it known but I continued speaking like I was on phone.

“Accident…oh what? Accident… How come. Hey…is she ok… is she alive? Please I’m coming right away… don’t panic I’m coming now. Which hospital are they taking her to… okay… I’m coming…

I turned and looked at Stefanie
She couldn’t wait for me to drop the fake call when she asked.

“Who had accident…?

I continued with the lie.

“Is my cousin sister. She came visiting me few days ago and decided to go out today and get things for herself. I just got a call that she was knocked down. I pray nothin happens to her…oh God. I need to run…I need…

I began to button up and readjust myself.

“As much as I hate this unnecessary interruption with passion I still have to let you go because your cousin’s life is involved. I hope she is ok… maybe I should drive you there so that i bring you back here after seeing her and we can spend the night in each other’s warm.

I told her not to worry that let me go first and check on her
Due to the way the caller sounds I can’t predict the situation.
But I will let her know when I’m a bit settled.
I ran off after getting my car key.

That was how i left Stefanie and the premises after she almost lured me to an intimate affair.

I called the number again the guy said Eziaku wasn’t with him at the moment that I should call back.
I told him to flash me when Eziaku is around
I waited because I didn’t want to drive back home.
She later called and gave me the necessary information I needed to get to her.
It was quiet a distance to get there. I did not care about that.

I was relieved to be out of Stef claws as I also wonder on Eziaku’s distress call.

 

 

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WHAT LIES BENEATH
Episode 19
By AMAH’S HEART

After picking her with very few of her things she couldn’t stop thanking me for coming by myself to get her.
She looked totally disorganized.

“….i was even scared that after calling you because I thought you won’t answer me. I wanted you to send address but instead you came by yourself. God will bless you…

I nodded as I kept driving.
“You said it wasn’t what you expected you met here…in what way? I asked while facing the road.

“Is a very long story o, Let me start from how it all started. After a week of staying with my aunty she said that I came late because the work she told me three months ago back in the village when she visited was already taken by somebody. She said that her newly opened supermarket needed staffs back then and when she saw me in the village she wanted me to be one of the staffs but it took me more than three months to get here and by then all the position was filled in by other hardworking ladies and boys. When I called her that I was coming, she wanted to turn me down but decided that if I come she may fix me up somewhere but unfortunately


there was no space in her large apartment or her supermarket to put me…
She sighed angrily.

“But does your aunty own a supermarket for real? I asked expecting more details

“Yes, she has a big supermarket which is not upto a year she officially opened it for business. She even used her son’s name for it. She asked me to be patient she will look for something to fix me up because I’m matured enough to be earning money and running my life. She has lots of people in her care already and can’t add another burden to her shoulder. I totally agreed with her, I hate to be a burden for anyone and I was ready to work any kind of job. I told her I will do anything possible because I’m not the idle or stay at home type. I love doing something…I begged her to also ask some of her friends if they have space where I can fit in…she agreed. I was grateful as I kept hoping. I was happy for the accommodation and feeding but I really did not wish to depend on her for long…

She sighed again and continued.

“… after sometime she told me that she
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finally found a Job for me. Her friend who just came back from America and newly bought a house needed a maid. I will live and work for her friend she will be paying me 15k because she will be accomodating and also feeding me. I was very happy, I


was just jumping around like cockroach…
I scoffed at the last sentence.
“Ezi, cockroaches don’t jump… they crawl and fly. You would have said frog or…

She interrupted
“Rat… all that matters is that I was excited. Very happy that I finally get to work. House girl is not difficult to do and 15k was lots of money to me… just for washing and cleaning. She asked her driver to take me there. The place was very far because this man kept driving and I kept wondering if it was another planet. This new Aunty that I will be working with her name is…I can’t pronounce it. She used to do like all this American people. She is very fair like oyibo and fine too. Her house is big and very fine and her English is too fast…I don’t know which country she came back from but I was not the only maid in her new fine house even though my aunty said is America. She looked at me like I’m a nobody which I agree that I wasn’t anybody but the part I couldn’t endure is slapping me and hitting me everytime. She said that I’m not even fine and not upto the standard of people she wanted in her new house. She said I was very local and a nobody. She compared me to other two girls that look fine and well polished. I told her not to be angry that I just come from the village a month ago and I’m still trying to adjust to my new life here in Abuja…

She sighed heavily again. I turned and looked at her as I wondered why she was suddenly silent but she was looking at the window sadly.

I thought she was saddened by the story but she said.

“…I just saw one guy that looks like my friend uche in the village. I miss my friends and if I know this is how things will be here I wouldn’t have come. I just wanted leave the village and get a good life in the city but all this big cities have too much trouble. Village is peaceful and friendly than here. That my new Aunty is not even married because she lives in that big house alone with the people working for her. she is very rich and live I don’t care life. I can’t count how many times she slapped me, poured me hot food and used either her shoe or anything she lays her hand on to beat me. I knew she wanted to frustrates me before kicking me out and my only offense was because I was not upto the standard of people that she wanted in her house. Other girls there will even be laughing is only one that said is better I leave before she hurt me beyond repair. I refused to leave o. I was even ready to endure and make small money first until something terrible happened I knew then I had to leave. she said she was looking for her dollars. Me I don’t even know the color of dollars. Among everyone in the house I was the one she pointed. She asked them to bring my bag, after pouring my things on the ground and she did not see her dollar, she became more angry and used belt to flog me, she asked them to tie my hands and legs like thief and she flogged me like I was a criminal. She said she will call the police to arrest me if I don’t provide her money. After she left I guess to meet her boyfriend because I heard her telling the man she needed a massage, a kiss and something to Cool off. I was trying to listen to every call to know when she will call police because I was afraid. Police will torture me, lock me up and will never ask me if I stole her money or not. They will be more after her rich and big personality. That is life and that’s why many unfortunate people are locked up innocently without proper investigation. After she left that day, I ran away with my bag. I worked for a month plus and was hoping to collect atleast a month pay before that thing happened. I had small money with me that I was still managing….

She yawned tiredly, looked at me and asked.

… please, what is the time?

I looked at the time and gasped.
I left Stefanie’s place around 4pm, drove all the way down and picked Ezi almost 7pm and now is few minutes to nine.

“Is almost 9pm. Don’t worry we will soon get home. You must be hungry… should I buy something for you to eat or we should get home first… what will you like to eat?

“Thank you, i will eat if we reach your house. I also need a serious bath too. Let me continue…so, I was able to locate my first aunty place. But she started blaming me for leaving and even after my explanation she did not buy it. She said I shouldn’t have left I should have endured because I’m not educated, exposed or has any skills that I should just be grateful to work for people like that her American fine friend. She saw all the injuries on my body but still blamed me for provoking her friend. She said she regret sending me there because I want to make her loose that her rich friend. I later found out that the salary I was supposed to be paid wasn’t 15k but 30k. Could you believe that, just a house girl job for a whole thirty thousand. My aunty said she should be paying me 15k while the remaining 15k comes to her. But even after working for a month I didn’t see a dime to collect yet I did not worry or have the nerve to ask. I still apologies to my main Aunty and told her that I know how to make hair and will be willing to learn more. If she can put me in any salon close to the house so that I can learn new styles but she ignored me. I stayed for two weeks in her place. She changed towards me and started treating me bad… to eat becomes war as she reminds me of how expensive food is. I can’t please her anymore… anytime she is around I’m always scared because I don’t know what I will do or say that will offend her. As she went out one day, I started going out to look for job…she found out and accused me of going to meet men under her roof. She drove me out. there is one man that has a shop in another street, I stayed there… after briefing him he felt pity for me and told me not to worry that I can stay at his place. He was married and lives in a room with his family but his wife sells soup items in one big market. She leaves early and comes late… the husband told her about my troubles and she was nice to me. I stayed with them and their two small children. I washed and tidy the unkempt house. Cook before going to the market to Join the wife and sell.
After about a week, the man started touching me. I can be sweeping and he will come and stand behind with his hand on my buttocks. Ones his wife is not around, he will be trying to sleep with me. I told him that I can’t and beside he was married and his wife is very hard working and nice woman. He said he likes me more than the wife and will take care of me. If I want he will even marry me as second wife. Sometimes at night while the wife is deeply asleep, he will stretch down his hand to the mat I share with his children and start touching. He tried severally to forcefully sleep with me many times but it ended in serious fight. He even went naked before me but it was very disgusting to see. I will look away and will stay outside. I knew I can’t stay in that house again. I threaten that I will tell his wife but he still continued. I just couldn’t stay in that house again, I told the wife that I have one uncle that I will like to go and stay with. She did not want me to go because I became very useful to her and she took me as a sister but I had to leave. Her husband couldn’t utter word. I thanked the woman and still thanked the man before leaving. The woman dash me two thousand naira. I refused but she insisted. I took it and left. I don’t really know where I was going. I slept in one man store until the following morning when the man came and saw me, he asked me if I don’t have any relative. I thought of you but I was afraid…but I still decided to call. The man gave me his phone and that was how I called you… when I thought you won’t like the idea I decided to go and buy something to eat first. By the time I came back the man told me that you called…he gave me his phone and I called you back and I couldn’t believe when you said that you were coming by yourself…

she paused, looked at me and said.

“… I’m sorry that the story is a bit long but that’s my story. Thank you for listening. If I have money I would have returned to my village. Is already four months in this City and my life has gone from bad to worst. I don’t want to go back to the village the same way I came, I know how to make hair and I can cook and clean and many other things. I’m ready to give another chance to working and making money but if things don’t go in my favor again I will find a means, get money and travel back to the village peacefully. I don’t blame my aunty or anyone for my misfortune. I blame it on myself… maybe I’m just unfortunate in this life. Thank you again for coming for me…

“You’re not unfortunate Ezi. Those who mishandled you because they thought you’re a common village girl are the unfortunate ones. Don’t worry, you’re safe and everything will be fine. Do you trust me…?

She looked at me and nodded.

“I trust you and I have always known that you’re a nice man. Sorry, don’t be offended ..I want to know… are you married or you have a woman? Do you think she will like me or want me around?

I turned to her and said.

“I don’t have any woman in my life and I don’t intend having any. What took me to your village was because of a woman… Oby is her name. She almost ruined my life and even sent village thugs after me of which one was Nonso. One of your friends that helped pulled out my car from the pothole back then…

She exclaimed surprised.

“Ewoo… chinekem o! I’m so sorry sir. Chai…hope they didn’t hurt you…?

“No… they didn’t. Nonso spoke sense to the other two and that was how I got saved. He also mention your name in the process…he said that you told them that I’m a good person. I don’t know how you knew but thank you anyway…I owe you big time for that. Women are the lest of my problems Ezi… I’m not giving room for any again. maybe after a year or two I can start thinking towards that but as for now… I’m very careful of them. I don’t have any woman and none will trouble you, I promise…You are very safe with me.

She smiled and thanked me again.



We got home a bit late due to weekend traffic.
She was obviously tired and kept looking around the house.

“You live here alone? Is very big for just one person. Your house is very fine and neat. Do you have a cleaner or cook…

I told her is just me and I clean and cook for myself.
She was thrilled.
I did not have much food in the fridge but I had enough for just one night.
By tomorrow I will go for groceries shopping and fill up the house with foodstuffs and toiletries.

Eziaku has been through a lot in the space of four months. She deserves to enjoy the big City of Abuja even if is just little.
I will make sure she won’t have reason to run off again and write Abuja off, a state that has been a great blessing to me.

I showed her the visitor’s room where she will be sleeping.

She had her bath and by the time she came out her food was ready in the dining waiting for her.
She thanked me and carried it, she was going towards the guest room with the plate of food when I Saw her.
I asked her why she didn’t want to eat on the dining she said because she did not want me feeling bad if she sit to eat there.

I told her to feel free and be herself. I’m not like her aunty or her Aunty’s American wicked friend or even the man with wife that tried sleeping with her.

She nooded and retuned her food back to the table.
She ate hungrily and I asked her if she needed more she nooded.
Since there was not enough left I poured the remaining that I left for myself for her to eat.
I ate fruit and veggies before going to bed

Within the week Stef called in severally. She Kept asking me to come over but I was giving her excuses of how busy I was.

I kept using one thing or the other to avoid going over.
Until she told me that she was coming down that Friday night.

I tried to avoid it but I just couldn’t she was actually on her way and wanted me to send the actually address because she was within the area I mentioned that I live.

Well she wouldn’t want to try anything if she sees Eziaku living with me.

I asked Eziaku to leave the mobbing and cleaning she was doing in the kitchen and come and watch one television program in the sitting room.
She told me that she was about to finish that she will be out soon.

I wanted her to see Eziaku as she comes in. Because I know what she was capable of.
Stef may start romancing and kissing me right from the door.

After few minutes, Stefanie arrived.
Immediately she stepped in to the house she turned to me and said.

“Your place is looking more like mini family home. You need to upgrade to my kinda large apartment and employed helps to cook and clean just like I did. I have over four ladies and two male helps in the house…I used to have more but I kicked out those I don’t like. There used to be one wretched looking village girl, very primitive and uncultured. I hated the sight of her…she just disgusts me each time I see her. I wanted to deal with her before letting her go so I framed her up…that she took my hard currency. Well, it works because she was the one that took to her heels. She ran away the moment i mentioned police. I hate nonsense and I seriously warned the woman that sent her to me never in her life send such an ugly, unexposed girl to me next time. My maid are Behind and beautiful and I make the best choice ever since the ugly maid left. So darlin.. you need to upgrade. Get help and live a carefree life…I have miss you. Come here and give me a kiss…I will be missing my bed tonight and I don’t fancy your place but I will manage for tonight until tomorrow. I want you to eat me up tonight… I’m sex starved and I need your touch darlin. Come here and kiss me quickly…

I remained seated as I thought of what to do and wish Eziaku can just come out already.
Stefanie can’t spend the night here, I can’t be caught in her webs of entanglement again.

She stood, walked upto me, sat on my lap and began kissing and using a hand to remove my belt.

Somebody suddenly made noise in the background.
She stood, annoyed that she was interrupted. she turned to face the person.

“Darlin you didn’t tell me you have somebody in the house. I thought we’re alone because you told me that you live alone and…wait a second….”

Her eyes went wide open. Eziaku seems speechless and shocked too.

“….What the hell is this ugly local champion doing in your house? Wait..of all the beautuful classic maid to hire in Abuja you ended up hiring this thing. What the hell is this… you need to kick her out. I hate the sight of her and I don’t want my man to have this types of useless maid please…

Eziaku looked at me like I lied to her of not having a woman in my life.
I looked at Stef and began calling her to order.
Stef who was already moving towards Eziaku, insulting her and probably to slap her but Ezi ran off immediately with tears glittering in her eyes.

I was sad to be in the means of this whole drama trying to calm angry Stefanie down and wishing she can just leave right away but instead she asked me to take her to my bedroom.

 

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Beautiful story with so many morals to learn. Keep up the good work Dapalace.

Episode 20
By AMAH’S HEART.

… I’m serious…”

She turned, stared at me like a devil and began to laugh sarcastically.

“No, you can’t be serious. You are a joker… big time.You dare not tell me shit like that and expect me… to take it. I dare you… right this minute I dare you to repeat what’s you just said Austin.

Who do she even think she is to dare me again in my own house that I never invited her but had to forcefully accept her coming.
The whole annoying part was the nonchalant act she always pull up.

She is rich, beautiful and classic. And so what?
Sticking with her and tolerating all her excesses was because of securing the big deal we had planned.
Acquiring another property for her Dad which is lots of money will do me alot of good and that was why I kept mute and played all along.
But I can no longer tolerate her disrespect for others.

She treat people like trash, tramples on them because she got the wealth to do as she please.
The money she thinks she has is intoxicating her to misbehave.

When Eziaku was narrating her story to me about the American aunty that treated her poorly, it never for ones occur to me that it


was Stef all along.
I was angry at whoever that was but played cool because Eziaku was safe and out of the wickedness of self centered humans like Stefanie.
I only visted Stef ones in her house and that was also the same day i got a distress call from Eziaku.

Coming to my house to still threaten and even told me to get rid of Ezi is just too rude and very disrespectful to me.

After all she did to the poor girl, the least I expected from her is to be remorseful but instead she was still acting like a demigod.
I knew this kind of people and what they are capable of, so I took my phone and act like I was checking something but I actually put it on record.
I won’t be caught unaware ever again by this kind of heartless women.

… hahahaha, I knew you were just bluffing. You don’t have the liver to look me in the eye and repeat what you just said. Do you know who I am… maybe you don’t understand the level of authority I command. I have the money and connection that can mess you or anyone up if I wish

to and secondly, you wouldn’t want to mess things up for yourself…do you? You obviously know what is at stake if you do things that displeases me. Listen to me Austin, you don’t choose me, is rather the opposite…I go for any man I want and none has ever said


no or turn me down. Whenever I’m done with the person, I kick off their ass and go for another adventure. So you don’t dictate to me…I do all of the dictating and if you aren’t cool with it then go to hell.
I scoffed and said.

“Really..? So you mean I do not have the right to ask you to leave my house Stef? What kind of person are you? you lied and accused an innocent girl working for you of stealing, tied her up and beat her beyond recognition. She ran away and finally living with me. I never knew that it was you that did such to her but it baffles me that you will come to my house uninvited because you’re sex starved, saw the same girl you maltreated and still went ahead to threaten her… even asking me to dismiss her because you don’t want a wretched looking person working for your man, by the way who told you that i’m your man? The last time I checked you were just a mare client. I have only tolerated your whole nonsense because there’s a saying that “customers are always right”. As much as I hate to mix business with pleasure I broke that rule because of the mouth watering offer you made concerning getting a house for your father. You have nothing that can move me… you’re beautiful and became so wealthy after the divorce settlement with your ex rich husband and you think you can do anything you like and get away with it because you have the money or pretty face? I dislike your dirty attitude Stef. You are the uncultured and rude one not the girl you drove out. you have nothing, absolutely nothing in your body that can entices me. If i wanted you like you want me we would be having countless intimate affair. But I never had sex with you despite how much you try to make it happen… because I see you as a business partner…a client and nothin serious. You are indeed a piece of work…

She suddenly raised a hand and slapped me. She raised another but I caught it and held it in the air before letting go.

“…You have the gut to slap me Stef?

She moved very close to me angrily that I can smell her breath

“Yes, what can you do about it. Do you want to challenge me to a fight? I can slap you and thousands of other nuisance that feels they have a say over what I do and nothin will happen. Let me get this right, are you in anyway defending that useless ugly maid that I drove out? Yes, I dislike her, she disgust me with her sight alone. Living under the same roof with such a primitive useless being was just too much to tolerate. I lied that she stole my dollar but she dares not steal from me because I will kill her and throw her dead body to the lagoon and nobody will question me. Seeing her here again is quiet surprising and I told you to get to rid of her but you question me over that. Who are you to question me…? You are playing with fire and if I were you I will be very careful with what I say. Things are done in my terms and it doesn’t matter if I’m at your place or at mine. You will do as I say. i mean it except you want me to withdraw the offer of buying a house from you for my Dad and cutting you out because knowing me and taking you as my man is a great privilege that you should be grateful for. Many will kill to have me but I saw you, liked you and want to make you my man but Only for you to start running your useless mouth and calling me a “client”. You are trading dangerously and you have to be very careful Austin. No one mess with me and get away with it…

She was pointing her long artificial nails to my face.
I took several feet back

“I’m cutting it all off, you can try other estate agents or other men. I’m done with you Stef, it was nice doing business with you and I’m not interested in doing another business with you ever again. Listen to me, this is my house and environment. You don’t have any single right to order anyone around…here. you are free to do as you please when you are in your house. Get the hell out of my house or I will force you out. carry your remaining dignity and walk away majestically before I show you the exit door by force which will make you loose every little gut you have left…

She blew up like I just broke her pride and began raining abuses and insult.
She continued threatening me of how she will deal with me.

“You can’t do anything madam. You are only barking like dog, get out of my house and never again contact me for any reason whatsoever. Get out…

She walked to the door and stopped.

“You just digged your grave my darling. You should really be scared because I know enough information about you. I know your house and a whole lot of other thing that I can use to nail you. Hahaha…I promise that I will deal with you and it won’t be for long…

I smiled while holding onto the door knob.
“Are you threatening me Stefanie?

“Call it whatever you like but just watch your back because you may not know what will hit you from behind Austin. I talk and do…I now know your house address. No one reject me… for such act alone plus your insult I will make you cry blood.

I sighed impatiently.

“I will take your threat to the police. I know your house as well, I know about your Dad and lots of other things to pin you to the ground. But first, I won’t take your threat like a pinch of salt. I’m reporting you to the police and they must call you in for questioning.

She laughed out sarcastically again

“Almost all the police in this Abuja are my friend… police is my friend and I can buy them all over with my money. But aside that, what evidence do you have because they will need prove of the threat. You have none obviously, is my word against yours my darling Austin. If You can go to the police, you will be dismissed because no concrete evidence….



I interrupted as I raised my phone to her face and show her that she was on record.
,”,Enough talk already madam. Everything you said is on record and you have said a whole lot and they’re in here. Since police is your friend and you can always buy them over with your money let’s see how that goes. For the last time get the hell out of my house…

She was dumbfounded as I opened the door and gently pushed her out.

I locked my door and saved the recordings.

I was so happy with my little achievement. after listening to some of the things she was vomiting during our altercation I smiled.

I can’t be caught unaware with women. Not again and I will try to be a foot ahead of them.

Oby caught me unaware but i will try not to let such happen again.

I had few police friends, I quickly forwarded the record to them after I might have called like two of them.

She was going in for questioning where she will write undertaking to stay far off from me and mine and if anything happens to me she will be held responsible.

I wanted to go and check up on Eziaku, but by the time I finished up with all I was doing it was already late.
It was pass midnight. I decided to wait until morning before meeting Ezi.
I hope she will understand and still trust me after my explanation.

As I lay back in bed which was pass 1am. Stefanie began calling, I ignored the caill and decided to switch off my phone instead.

I said few prayer before trying to sleep

When I woke up the following morning, I saw alot of chats from Stefanie.

She pleaded that I shouldn’t take the record to the police that she was only angry that I rejected her and felt humiliated because it was rare to see a man turning her down like I did.

She explained that she truly likes me and ready to apologise to Eziaku if that will make me happy and she will also still buy the house from me but only with the condition that I don’t send out the record.

I didn’t reply any of her chats.
I stood up from my bed, went into the bathroom, brushed and decided to go check up on Eziaku and to explain everything to her.

I went to the guest room and knocked severally but got no response.
I gently opened the door and was surprised that she wasn’t there.

I became a little scared as I rushed to the kitchen and laundry but she was not in any of the places.

I rushed back to her room, called her name several maybe she was in the bathroom or so.
I went in to check when I didn’t hear any noise and the whole place was empty.

I looked around for her bag but I only saw a nylon bag in the wardrobe that has few of her things which I felt probably she isn’t using anymore.

I ran out, I became so worried as I grabbed my car key maybe I will catch up with her before she goes far.
Eziaku ran away again because of Stefanie.

“Oh God, and I promise I was going to take care of her and nobody will ever hurt her again. I failed her… where will I even go now to look for her. She doesn’t even have phone or money. is she going back to the village or wanted to be Faraway from me…? oh God please don’t let her get into the wrong hands again… please help me to find her. Let me find her… God please…let….

As I rushed out if the house and was running towards my car something strange happened that left me speechless.

 

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Chai such a wicked stefanie I pray Ezi is found. Keep it coming.

Episode 21
By AMAH’S HEART.

 

 

She was singing as I approached and tapped her gently.
She startled, straightened from what she was doing and turned to me.

“What do you think you’re doing…?

She looked back and returned her full gaze to me.

“Good morning sir, I didn’t know you were going out this early I could have woken up on time. But…. give me small minutes let me finish up. It remains only one tyre.. that back one there, then I will wash off the soap on its body. If you don’t mind, you can also open the car for me to sweep inside with broom before cleaning it…

She bent over carried her bucket of soapy water and ran to the tyre at the back and began to wash.

I stood there watching her act like she was getting paid for the whole seriousness she added to washing the car.

“Ezi…Ezi… stop… you can’t wash my car..

She straightened again with the brush still in her hand and frowned.

“I’m sorry sir, I know I’m not upto the standard of people that wash your car, I’m not worthy but I saw it was dusty after you came back yesterday and I decided to wash…

I interrupted
“Listen… that’s not what I mean. When I said you can’t wash my car


is because you are a lady and washing of car is mostly for guys. Already, I plan taking my car to a car wash later today. I wasn’t expecting to see you… doing it…
She smiled, looked at the car and said.

“Do you used to pay those people after they wash the car?

“Yes, I pay them each time and sometimes extra if they clean the interior too…

She looked at me surprised before laughing out.

“You people in this city know how to waste money o. Washing of car is not that difficult, it only takes time if you want it properly washed… like when I put my hand under that tyre side, there was sand but after washing it was all gone. Maybe I should go and start working as a car washer since I have idea of how to wash it…

She started grinning from ear to ear.

I joined her

“Car washing is done by those who are professional at it. They have the skills and experience and knows how to handle each car and if they dictate a problem along the line they alert the owner. So, is deeper than just sponging and spraying water on it. But… thank you Ezi… you
really surprised me this morning. I was not expecting this. You did well and the car is looking Sharp. But next time don’t stress yourself doing this, let those who are very good at it do their job and get paid because is through that means they take care of


thereselves and families… alright?
She nodded and said

“But… please allow me finish for today. It remains small and I will be through…

She went back washing, I went inside to tidy up other things.

She later came in and walked to the kitchen where I was trying to make omelette as part of the breakfast meal.

“I thought you were going out…
She asked while moving to wash off the dirty dishes in the sink.

“No… actually I was going to look for you. I thought you ran off because of Stef, I never knew that you were outside washing my car.

She paused and looked at me.

“I actually over heard both of you last night. Not everything but atleast to some extent. I did not sleep, how can i even sleep well when action madam that tormented me was around. I put my ears to the door listening. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop…I wanted to know if I was safe or not. I was confused at first when I ran into the room after recognizing her, that woman scares me too much and I never know that you knew who she was and was even very close to her. I started hearing quarrel and her voice was very loud that even the ants in the hole can hear her and get scared. I knew when she slapped you and you she shouted that she will slap you again and nothin will happen. I know it was because you asked her to leave your house caused the fight… I’m sorry…

She went back with what she was doing. After she was done she began cutting the tomatoes that I brought out from the fridge.

We were silent.
I had a lot of things I wanted to say yet I played cool and concentrated in my cooking.

…I like the way you turn that egg. I like men that can cook..Uche my friend in the village can cook. I have few other too but watching you cook some special meal sometimes makes me want to ask if you can teach me. I like men that are…that are good in almost everything. Is rare and unique…

My eyes was still on my cooking when I asked her one question that made her go silent.

“So… does that mean that you like me?

She blushed for the very first time. I have never seeing her blushing.

I wiped my hand with towel, carried the cut tomatoes and onions and began to stir on fire.
She watched in silent without saying any other thing.
I decided not to say another thing to avoid making her shy.
We later moved to the dining and began to eat.

We ate in silent as her head remain bent on her plate of food all through.
After food she thanked me before clearing the table, wash off the plates and was going towards the laundry when I called her

“… I’m sorry about Stef. I never knew she was the wicked American aunty. I didn’t know at all. I only visited her at her place ones and that was same day I got a call from you. I don’t know and I’m sorry…do you still trust me.

She was silent and kept her eyes on the ground.
I moved closer to her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

“…is okay if you don’t. I totally understand… I promised that i was going to protect you all through your time with me and that’s exactly what i will do. Please feel relax and free…no one will hurt you under my watch.

She grinned a little and said while looking at me.

” thank you sir… For everything. Was it because of me you asked her to leave your house? Because I noticed that you were very fine with her, I saw you kissing her while she was sitting on your lap but after I showed up, the atmosphere changed and the next thing I was hearing was quarrel. I’m sorry for causing the fight between two of you…if I knew she was the one I could have remain in the kitchen maybe until you take her to the room or maybe after I…

“no..no Eziaku. You didn’t caused anything. She wasn’t anything to me aside client and while I stick with her was because I wanted to sell another house to her father and that would have Make me a little more richer but her self centeredness was becoming too much and the last thing I couldn’t tolerate is knowing she was the same person that hurt you in the past. I will continue sourcing for other better client and whatever I get is enough. Stefanie wasn’t my woman…I told you I don’t have a woman and that was true. Stef is just my client…and whatever business we have is over. I have already forwarded all she said to the police and by next week they will be going after her… you have nothing to fear.

She looked up at me and said

“Thank you sir. I really appreciate… God will bless you.



I looked into her eyes while she was still talking and down at lips.
Ezi may not be as beautiful as Oby but I feel at peace whenever she is close to me.
She makes me relax with her presence.
She has a lovable spirit, I wonder how anybody will want to hurt such a loving person.

“…eeeh? You didn’t hear me.

I was carried away in my thoughts and didn’t hear a thing she said after saying thank you.

“What did you say?
I asked still looking at her and had already withdraw my hand from her shoulder.

“I said, is that how you used to kiss your clients. Like what I saw you and madam staff doing…?

The question took me off guard.

“Ooh..uhmmm! You mean Stef… she actually the one kissing me and not the… uhmmm…I sound like a child explaining that. I don’t kiss my clients neither do I mix business with pleasure. Stef case was different. Like I explained earlier…I needed something very important from her so I had to play along…I don’t know if you understand…

“Yes, I understand and…I still trust you. You’re a good man. I knew from the very first day we first met…my spirit connected with yours and offered to help you. If your heart wasn’t pure, I will feel distress the moment I got to that pot hole place and I will pass without saying anything to you. I trust you sir and I hope and pray that soon enough you will have a good woman not like madam staff or the girl that brought you to the village. But a nice person just like you are…

This time I was actually grinning just like she was

“Thank you Ezi…. for still trusting me.

She went into the laundry and I went to my room to tidy up myself.
I had my bath and tidied up some other things.
After I was done, I decided to relax back and rest a little on my bed

After sometime she knocked on the door and I answered from inside.

“Sir, I’m through with the whole washing and cleaning. I want to know if you have any dirty clothes that needs washing or…

I asked her to come inside she did and stood close to the door

“No, I don’t. I dropped off my office wears at the laundry station yesterday. I will do my other stuffs by myself later… thank you anyway…

She nodded and said

“That washing machine is very fast o. After washing it drys the cloth fast fast. I can wash all the clothes in this house within a twinkle of an eye. Oyibo will not kill somebody with different technology… Some of the things we used to do with our hands before is taken over by all this new technology. Hmmm… thank God that they have not made machine that will be cooking food and feeding somebody. Some people will just become extra lazy…

I laughed at the sarcasm in her voice.

” What happened to your cloths? When I opened your wardrobe, I only saw nylon that contains some of your stuff… what happened to the rest?

I asked her while putting my phone aside and sitting up from the bed.

“Nothing happened to my clothes sir. everything is in that bag. I didn’t come with too much cloth from the village. I even threw away two of my clothes that tore while I was struggling with that man that took me in after my aunty drove me out. That my small Ghana must go bag also tear so i threw it away and took nylons to put my clothes instead of putting them in the wardrobe like that. If you don’t like it then I will look for something else to put it…

I told her it was okay. She nodded and left.
I planned doing small window shopping with her next week.
She will pick nice wears for herself.

There was another knock again, I asked her to come in

“Sorry to disturb you Sir, please can I go out next week and see if I can get a job? I’m just in this house eating food and not contributing anything. I’m very grateful for that but I wish I can also get a Job and make money no matter how small… please?

I told her to hold on that i wasn’t complaining. Beside she was helping me tidy up the house.
I don’t have to cook or clean every time. I have enough time to rest.

I told her she will work but she should try and be patient concerning that.

She nodded and told me that she was going to have her bath after which she will watch the television.
She thanked me again and left.

I went back chatting with chuka and even sent him Stef voice recording drama.
He was surprised that I could put up without such aggressiveness.

He said since is already with the police they will take it up from there.

That evening Stef kept calling and sending apology chat but after ignoring for sometime I decided to block her.

The next day I went to church, Ezi did not have anything reasonable to wear for church, I left her and went alone.

Work resumed on Monday and a busy week began.
I found out that I was gradually getting comfortable playing Ezi scene on my head while I’m at the office and smile each time that happened.

I cautioned myself from that severally

Why was I suddenly thinking of her.
Her thoughts was filling up my head and I always feel happy going home to meet her smiling and welcoming mood.

I don’t know what I’m supposed to make out of the whole thing.

I knew I had to stop myself from doing that before it gets out of hand.

 

 

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