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philmama: My head wan blow,sleep no gree com,Audrey abeg u fit help a helpless sis by updatin?evn if na shikini tory I no mind.........am glad Eric is bak in d picture,Dave has 2 open up 4 pete's sake....Oh poor Oleng u don hear nwee o!

Sory dear, I slept early last 9te. Hmm.....

purityval: My own Zinny of dat time is now married wit a baby boy. If d hussy catch mi na die

Eiya. Sory ehn! Lol!

purityval: When Oleng entered my mind flashed on the last nollywood movie I watched and the nxt sound I hrd was "tandaram.... Tikotikotiko .... Tandam"




Now I love Eric cuz of his pure display of maturity.

Hehehe! Yep, Eric displayed a high level of maturity

toykathy: Audrey Timms, how i love ur name. I'll love to ask u a questn. Why is it dat u always giv us short update whenever there is an interestin drama goin on? i'm nt happy abt dat at all and u just have to make it up by giving us a very lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggggggggggg update tmrw. Thz 4 dis little update u gave, hope 2 read more soon. Nyc nyt 'sunshine'

Tanx dear. Sumtyms its netwrk, sumtyms its jst 2 get d suspense going. I'll try my best.

Jennimma: Nawa o! AUDREY!!!

Hmm.....

Cheriepet: Mehn Audrey u are d lady afta my hrt... ur story has held me spell-bound dat if i dont commend ur effort it will b treason against d state...... so waiting to read Eric's side of d story....
dis ur suspencillin no get remedy o

Lol! Tanx dear

Hameenat94: Wonderful!!!!

Tanx dear

bibie01: I dey tell you. Cold wan kill me for here. Oh Dave what have you done? Tell me the truth.
This is getting hotter n I'm loving it the more.

Btw, Audrey there was a tiny mistake, instead of breath you wrote breadth.

In all you are the best, love you loads.

Hehehe! Tanx 4d correction dear. Luv u 2

Balley: Ooooh! Audrey wan kil person oo, see goose bumps on my body 4 dat action part. Dat part was like Eric don land!!! Gen gen gen gen!! U knw dat sound in action films. Mennnn babe u're d best. Muaaah. Lol

Hehehe! Shey I say make una hold on 2 una seat belts? Tanx dear

aiyepekuruth: Oh my God I love dis! Babes I bow for u!

I'm glad u luv it. Tanx dear. I bow 4u 2 4 following and commenting

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Marvy’s wedding was in a few days. Oleng had gone to her friend’s house to help with the preparations. Marvy resided in her own state so she didn’t have to travel very far for her traditional marriage preparations. Her home town, Omoku was about an hour and half from Port Harcourt so she didn’t really have a problem.

Zinny and her baby had come into town some days ago for the wedding. She was residing in her family house while Eddy would join her later. It was a happy reunion.

When Oleng went to visit Marvy, she caught her and Zinny whispering behind her back but when she asked them what they were talking about, they looked guilty and told her she didn’t want to know. When she pressed on, they told her that Eric would be coming for the wedding. She was shocked. She had not for once thought he would be coming even though Marvy was still his friend.

She hadn’t been able to say anything concerning it but informed them she was going home. Now in her car, she thought about the prospect of seeing him again after so many years. She had to admit that she didn’t feel like seeing him. She prayed something would come up to make him unable to attend the wedding. She wanted him to remain in her past.

Little did she know that the object of her thoughts was already in Nigeria, making his way to her house having been told where his long lost friend Dave lived by Eddy.

He was impressed by the house after he parked his car, a Bentley he had had shipped into the country, opposite the house and knocked on the gate. The gate man allowed him in and led him to the sitting room to meet a very surprised Dave.

Eric didn’t give him a chance to say anything before he enveloped him in a bear hug in the middle of the spacious and lavishly decorated living room.

“I can’t believe this. Is this really you Eric?” Dave was stunned.

“In flesh and blood. I’m really pleased to see you.” Dave noticed Eric’s American accent again and was tripped by it.
“Men! You look good!”

“Really? I was about to say the same thing to you.” Eric chuckled.

“Come off it! Me? Here in Naija? Of course not.” Dave countered, smiling.

“No. Truly. You look good and I heard you’re really doing well in the oil company where you work.”

“Rumors. Rumors. A false one at that.” Dave laughed and Eric laughed richly also. He was so happy to see his friend.

Just then, Oleng drove her car into the compound and blasted her horn as usual to signify she was home.

“Who’s that?” Eric innocently asked and was surprised at the uneasy look on Dave’s face

“My… My wife.” he stammered.

“Aha! That’s true. Eddy told me. That’s unfair, doug. How could you have gotten married without informing me? Why did we even lose contact in the first place?” Eric was all smiles.

Dave faltered. He didn’t know what to say then. He just shrugged.

“By the way, who did you marry? You sly fox. Did you get her pregnant before the wedding? Was that why you had a quiet shotgun wedding?” Eric teased, smiling broadly but suddenly frowned when he noticed Dave was staring uneasily at something behind him.

Eric turned around and stared at the wedding portrait on the wall in great shock.
“Oleng! You married Oleng?” He stared at his friend with accusing eyes.

At that precise moment, Oleng entered the living room behind him. Great was her shock when her past turned to stare at her.

Drop dead gorgeous was an understatement to describe him. He was taller, about 6fts and even more handsome. His black hair still had waves in it. His skin shone and the expensive looking designer shirt, trousers, wristwatch and Italian shoes he had on spelt wealth. They stood there transfixed, staring at each other. Their past flashed before their eyes.

Eric couldn’t believe he was seeing the woman who had haunted his dreams all these years. He had known she would grow up to be a beauty but not this beautiful. God! She was captivating. She had a great figure and of course she was still cutely petite. Her beautifully sewn native gown combined with her ghana weaving hair do took his breath away. She had it all; a beautiful face, boobs, hips, pert buttocks and a sexy shape. Desire for her licked through his veins but he had to remind himself that she had married one of his closest friends.

They continued staring at each other until Dave cleared his throat and said,
“Yes Eric. Oleng is my wife. Do you have a problem with that?” he asked defiantly with his hands in his pockets.

Eric had to drag his eyes from the gorgeous view of his childhood girlfriend to look at his friend

“Do I have a problem with that?” he questioned his friend in surprise and Oleng noted his strong accent also.

“Of course I don’t have a problem with that. You didn't dim it fit to invite me to your wedding and you totally cut me off from your life because of her?” He spared his ex- girlfriend a glance. “I’m disappointed in you for allowing her come between us.” He bitterly told his former close friend and replaced his aviator glasses on his eyes.

“See you around.” he casually said and walked briskly towards the door not even stopping where Oleng was standing transfixed.

She caught a whiff of his exotic perfume as he brushed past. She had to stop herself from reaching out to touch him. When he had gone, she just stood there staring at her husband. They stared at each other for a while before she quietly asked,
“What was he doing here?”

“He came to say hi for old times' sake.” he replied, looking drained.

“Are you alright?” she asked with concern when she saw his pale face.

“I’m fine.” he said weakly but collapsed on the floor and she screamed.

Rhyno02: Audrey welldone

Tanx dear

vance12: Whao wat a lovely story

Tanx dear

morsadh: #staringatmirroronthewall. Hmm. This marriage will not last. Can I make a prediction? Dave has a disease which has rendered him sterile, and is eating him up, like cancer.

Hmm....Prophet!

aprilwise: Dave is hidden something from Oleng

Hmm....

Sarahjoe1000: Na with one eye i take dey look dave oo....

Lol!

Essyydiamond: Poor Oleng,if she loses Aunt Vien and Dave had given up on her,she will find little strenght to carry on except Zinny will look at her.Dave is a nice guy but u know times change.

Dts true

Timothy3113: Firstly, the first misfortune that oleng came across ,is lack of parental love and care. Parents need to be conversant with there children. Nobody support her with these, thus this affect her live greatly.
And also, she is too softheartened, she cant make decision on her own or not firm on her decision. For example when she wants to get marry she went to her aunt, zinny and the other friend for advice. During the period she went for advice, from her aunt things are not financially well okay for them, then her aunt consider dave as the the present source of income. Zinny who told her not to go ahead, have a reason for saying that, hope that reason will be reavealed. She dont suppose to marry dave at the first place, she married dave out of pity and revenge. And on the part of learning to love , it is nt everyone that has the ability to do that.
I hope she wont lose all what remains of her ; beauty, love before she backs out.

I agree with you. I hpe so 2

aprilwise: Audrey. get down on ur knees lemme pray for u. close ur eyes. Jehovah d creator of heaven nd earth please give an inch of d wisdom nd knowledge u gave to king Solomon to Audrey to do greater exploit in life. In Jesus name I prayed Amen. please more updates

Amen o! Tanx 4d prayer dear. May God grant u ur heart desires

ifynwa15: OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant beleive my ears,was dat Dave talkn to Oleng, i'm sure that Dave has something to do with Oleng not being able to conceive and he's'putting the blame on her now,,,,,,,, wat a Jerk he is, i only pity Poor Oleng,,,,,, Keep doing d'great work Audrey,i'm flowing wt u all the way,,,,,,, More updates plsssss, the suspense is killing, and this time,make it verrrrryyyyy llloooonnnngggg plssssss

Lol! Me 2. Tanx dear

pricelesslove: nawa for dave ooooo. i just pray that oleng come out of all this alive.

Me too

vonn: I really suspect that guy......if he doesnt want kids or can't have, he should allow Oleng to move on nah....haba!

Abi?

hephzibahbeulah: my pleasure twithrt! Oya,make i go read akuko!

Lol!

Essyydiamond: Eeyaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Dave if I catch that ur wide mouth u go hear! Eeekwa,c his head mtchwwwwww!

Lol!

purityval: I have bn following this girl called Audrey via ghost mode. Hmmm now I wan appear come talk my mind. Bia Audrey you just made me write your name fr ma answer script in ma exam tday and not only dat,I also wrote"ph tinz on ma mind" fr no1 question.




This work is seriously makin lota senz. Well as for fr Oleng nd Dave, small wind don dey blow,very soon dem go see fowl ynash. But on a more advanced note, I am fr Eddy wen they were in second sch. I think we share d same charater............. Sorry I dint just say dat. Kip it up and coming gurl, u ar d gbosaa!!!! I mean "bomb"

Hehehe! Na f9 b dt na! Sory ehn. True confession! I pray u find ur own Zinny. Tanx dear

fadario: this na nairaland cinema o...make i go get popcorn and juice sharpaly...


oya i don show...madam audrey hardley chase,
carry go.

Abeg make d popcorn and juice reach my hand o!

gaczee99: Poor Oleng.....life has really been unfair to her, doesnt she hav d right to be happy for once in her life? Haba! Since childhood fa *crying* . Nyc one Audery, u too much. 10 gbosa for u

Dts true. She hs bin true a lot. No cry again. Tanx dear

pammusphy: "but Eric said..."
that was Dave responding to Oleng's reason for seperating from Eric. From his reaction she has no reason to do that. She's been wrongly accusing him(Eric) all the while.

"'dont you want children?' 'No. I mean yes.'"
From Dave's reaction you'd notice from the onset that Dave's hand would be in them not having children. He doesnt look bothered, and he's never been caught thinking about it. He's isnt innocent at all on this matter. Forget about the medical report...anything could happen.

By the way, why was he trying to commit suicide before he met Oleng? That's the big question

Nice observation. He'll eventually tell her everything

zoe123: Unbelievable Dave is blaming Oleng for their childlessness?hmmmmm something tells me he is impotent but sha make i carry my 3D glass wear first,I must see the end of this tori.wey that bros wey buy 5 galas i wan come join u o . oya Audrey start to upload sharp sharp before suspense go kill person.

Hehehe! Longthroat! Go buy ya own

OHaddy: dave true picture is gradualy coming out. I feel for oleng o...

Abi?

They didn’t speak to each other for days. Dave even spent more time in the office than before just to spite her she suspected. Ever since they came to Port Harcourt six months back, it had always been from one off shore to the other to the extent that she had started suspecting he was having an affair but decided not to voice it out. She wasn’t sure if he was but prayed against it because she knew that would be the end of her unhappy marriage. She wasn’t always busy like him because her new job was by far more lucrative than the one she had had in Calabar. He had encouraged her to make friends. At least visiting friends would keep her busy. The only real friend she had there and visited was Marvy who was back in Nigeria and seriously planning her wedding with her fiancé, Kelechi.

Oleng woke up on the day of her twenty seventh birthday with tears when she noticed she was alone on the bed. It was a Saturday but Dave had gone to the office which he often did. He had always woken her up with a kiss and gifts on her previous birthdays but now he wasn’t even around not to talk of kissing her and flooding her with gifts. She shook her head sadly but quickly got up from the bed to go to the living room thinking he meant to surprise her like he did one of her birthdays. He had pretended to have forgotten but surprised her with gifts in the living room. The living room was empty.

When evening came and he still hadn’t come home or called, she knew he had really forgotten. She felt her marriage was about to hit the rocks for this singular act of forgetfulness of his.
She took his favorite meal away and emptied it in the wastebin. She stared at the way she had romantically set the dining table and called herself a fool. She angrily pushed everything on the floor; unlit candles, wine glasses, breakable plates, table mats and all. She felt better after doing that but crumbled on the sofa to wait for him.

He came back late as usual and flicked on the light she had put off earlier to create an asthetic effect on the romantically arranged table. He was surprised to see her on the sofa. Her eyes were puffy from weeping.

“Where are you coming from?” The first words she had spoken to him in days came out almost in a whisper.

“What do you care?” he responded curtly and was about making his way to the guest room where he had been sleeping of late when she asked,
“What’s today’s date?”

“June 24th. So?”

“So? You’re asking me so? I can’t believe this. My friends... All my friends. Both old and new ones called. Aunt Vien....even Eddy and Kelechi called but my own husband, the one who claims to love me, didn’t remember my birthday.” She croaked with pain.

His breath came up sharply. He had forgotten. How could he? No matter their quarrel, he shouldn't have. He felt bad.

“Angel…” he began but was cut off rudely.

“If you want a divorce, why don’t you just tell me? Stop tormenting me. After all, I told you to marry someone else who would give you a child.” she retorted sharply and fled to their room.

He followed her at a slow pace. He sat on the bed beside his sobbing wife.

“Angel…….I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to forget your birthday. I’m sorry. Please forgive me.” he softly said.

“Why won’t you forget?” she questioned as she sprang up on the bed. “When you were so busy with your girlfriend, how wouldn’t you forget your barren wife’s birthday?”

Bewilderedment was written all over his face. “Girlfriend? What are you talking about?”

“Oh! Yes. Go ahead. Pretend as if you’re not having an affair.”

“Of course I’m not having an affair. Why would you think that?” he was amazed.

“What are all the late nights for? The offshore almost every week?”

“Sincerely, I’ve been working. My duties here are different from the ones I handled in Calabar. I explained everything to you when you came to join me here. Where are all these accusations coming from? Simply because I forgot your birthday?”

“What am I to think? Today, a Saturday for that matter, you went to the office and returned late. What am I supposed to think?” She accused him angrily.

“I didn’t go to the office!” he yelled in anger and got up to face her.

“Oh! Good. Confession time.” She clapped her hands in mock jubilation. “Where were you then? From 7am to 9pm. Where were you?” she slammed back at him with angry emphasis.

“I was at the hospital.” he retorted sharply.

“What!” She was shocked. “Why…Why were you there? Are you sick?”

He looked sorry for voicing out his whereabouts. “Forget it.”

“Now you’re hiding things from me. Good.” she said with a hurt tone and sat on the bed not looking at him.

He looked at his wife for a while before sitting on the bed and taking her hands in his.

“Angel, I went there to rest. I’ve been under a lot of pressure in the office due to my being new and all. Sometimes when things get too tough for me, I normally go there to rest before coming home to you. I never knew it was making you suspicious.” He raised her chin with his index finger. “Angel, you know I can never cheat on you. I love you too much for that.”

“Why didn’t you tell me? You should have simply told me.” she accused softly.

“I didn’t want to alarm you. I know how worried you were about me when I told you about my asthma. I didn’t want you to call me five times a day like you did then when you saw me taking drugs.”

She smiled. “I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

“Nothing will.” he smiled and they kissed and hugged. “Angel, I’m sorry for those hurtful things I said to you last week. I didn’t mean them. Blame it on stress from the office.”

She smiled. “I’m sorry too for accusing you of folding your arms over the pregnancy issue.”

“It’s okay. Afterall, I wasn’t really performing my husbandly duties. Well, we can correct that now.” he admitted ruefully and kissed her but her face was edged with worry.

“Are you sure you are strong enough?” Oleng was sceptical about his prowess.

“You see why I didn’t want to inform you about my visits to the hospital? You would smother me with concern.”

She laughed. “You know I can’t help it.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

“You’re not barren. Let’s see if we can make a baby tonight.”

She laughed at that.

“But I need you to promise me something.” He solemnly said, gazing at her intently.

“What is it?” Her heart was in her throat.

“If after trying for three months and you still don’t get pregnant, we're going to adopt a baby. Promise me that.” he informed her with a note of finality.

Tears welled up in her eyes but she nodded slowly. “Okay. If that’s what you want.”

“It’s not what I want but we don’t have a choice. Come here.” he said and kissed her as he laid beside her on the bed.

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Good morning.

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