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Jaylynn:
Damn. I love this book. Someone should please tell me how to get my books on Okada. Been trying... but it ain't working

kweensheba:
On the drive back I began wondering how long this charade would play out. The more I thought about it, the more I became convinced that there was no way we could effectively have an affair and keep it quiet. And to be honest, I realized that I wanted much more than an affair.

The more thought I gave this situation the more I realized it just could not continue. By the time I arrived home, I made a decision not to pursue Tinu any longer.

The next two to three weeks passed and I made no attempt to contact Tinu and she made no attempt to contact me. I figured by that time, she pretty much felt the same as I did. As good as it was, it was just not something that could continue.

It was the beginning of December and Christmas was almost here. I really had grown to hate holidays these past few years. Everyone was always so happy and surrounded by family. With Deola gone and no children, Christmas was just depressing as hell for me. The extent of my Christmas shopping was a present for mother and father in law and one for Tinu and Jimi.

My relatives were far away. My only sibling had travelled abroad. As my parents were both deceased, I was practically all alone. I always waited till the last minute to shop and this year was probably going to be the same. About a week before Christmas I got the usual call from my in-laws inviting me for Christmas Dinner.

I told them that I might not be able to make it this year, I may have other plans. In fact I had no plans, but the thought of spending hours that close to Tinu again was something I did not think I could handle. It was better to stay home and have a quiet day.

On Christmas Eve I stopped by my in laws' house and dropped off gifts for them and Jimi and Tinu. I told them I had been invited to a friends this year and wished them Merry Christmas. My mother-in-law walked me out to the car. I knew she wanted to talk to me about something.

“Mike, what’s going on with you lately?" she asked me, “And don’t tell me your just tired.”

“Mom, you know, its just this time of year, " I responded.

“No, its more than that," she replied.

I tried my best to reassure her nothing was wrong but as most mothers can do, I think she saw right through me. I continued to make excuses as I got in my car to leave. Once again, I wished her Merry Christmas and pulled out of the drive.

Christmas morning arrived and felt like any other day. I got up, looked out in the front and saw a few of the neighbor’s children out playing with their new toys. I made some breakfast and settled in front of the television. A few hours passed and my cell phone rang. It was Tinu. I answered the phone.

“Where are you, Mike?" she asked, “We are at Mom’s, she told me your not coming today.”

“No, I have other plans Tinu, "I replied.

“Mike, are you avoiding me?”

“Not at all. I was invited to a friends this afternoon and I decided to go," I answered, trying my best to sound convincing.

“alright, "she said, “Have a nice day, I miss you.”

“I miss you too, sweetheart.”

The next week was just about done and New Years Eve was approaching. Again I had no plans, and figured I would spend the holidays alone watching TV. Friday night was New Year’s Eve, on Wednesday, I received a call from a longtime friend of mine.

We had went to the same high school together and both had played ball later at the same college. I had heard he had just opened up some sort of night club in the city, but never really heard much about it.


A Strange Love: https://okadabooks.com/book/about/a-strange-love/44750

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