My Personal Taste
Story by, Rejoice
Episode 19
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*Rose’s point of view*
I woke up so early the next day. I don’t know the time exactly but i walked to the window and drew the curtains.
Its still a bit dark ouside.
I closed the curtains back.
I walked the bathroom and switched on the light. I washed my face in the sink and took my toothbrush to brush my teeth.
I watched myself on the mirror as i brushed my teeth.
Today im gonna go back to delta to face Lady B.
I wonder what she’s gonna do to me if i don’t get her money in two weeks time.
I know she would be trying to reach me so she could threaten me over and over again.
I wonder if Aunty Caro had tried calling my lines or she’s still annoyed.
All the same, I can’t wait to get to my house. My apartment, where i’do feel more comfortable.
Not here, A mansion but there’s no comfort.
No love.
Mom threatens son.
Where Kelly hurts me with his words after helping me.
Where someone goes out to eat only to get back, drunk.
I wonder if Kelly is still there in the sitting-room and still in that position.
I still don’t understand why he had to come back drunk.
I was done with brushing my teeth
I walked out of the bathroom, and out into the corridor. I got to Kelly’s door but i don’t want to check if he’s in.
Im sure he’s in and would get mad at me for whatever reason.
He’s always been saucy and crazy.
I walked downstairs to the sitting-room. He isn’t there.
I yawned as my stomache grumbled.
Hunger.
What do i do now.
There’s nothing in that kitchen.
I hissed and sat down on a couch..
But im so hungry and cant help it..So i walk up the stairs.
I walked to Kelly’s door, inhaled and knocked.
No answer.
I don’t want to open it to avoid recieving his hurtful words again.
Its just too early for that.
I knocked again but no response.
I knocked again, harder this time,
But he didn’t respond.
And i still don’t wanna open the door.
He must be a deep sleeper.
He must have woken up late in the night and help himself up the stairs to his room.
I knocked again, no answer.
I shrugged..
I’ll have to find anything..Anything to eat.
I turned,and walked to the kitchen.
I got in.
Seriously this kitchen needs cleaning.
Anyway, I walked to the counter, stretch my toes high as i searched through the kitchen shelf. But i found nothing edible. Nothing i can prepare.
I search the cupboard,
Nothing.
I bent, and opened every cabinet, still there’s nothing in there.
Hmm! I can’t believe this.
My hands akimbo.
I stood, searching where else to find.
The fridge is totally empty. I searched it yesterday.
Well, a miracle can happen.
I walked to it and pulled the door open.
Empty.
Nothing is inside.
What sort of human-being is this guy?
What do i find what to eat now.
Im so hungry.
This butterflies in my stomache don’t want to respect their selves.
My stomache is making a hell of a noise.
I walk back to the cabinet to search again.
My hand touched something.
I took it out.
And i cant believe my eyes
A small white covered container with little cassava flour inside.
Garri? in this kitchen?
Woah!.. I can’t believe this.
I quickly got a plate and poured it all into the plate. It isn’t much but its better than nothing.
I got water.
Now, i’ll need sugar.
But there’s none.
This guy needs to be flogged, seriously!
I hissed and searched for any form of sugar but what i found is salt.
I shrugged..
“I go use am like that nah.”
I took a spoon, poured little of the salt into the spoon and poured the one in the spoon into the garri.
Seconds later, i was sitting on the breakfast bar, consuming the soaked garri.
Okay, it taste bad tho, but i got no choice.
To fill up my stomache.
“How can i die of hunger in such a house as this?”
****
Soon, I was done drinking the garri, i drank water. Iam okay.
I took the plate to the sink. I thought of doing something.
Cleaning up the kitchen. Seriously?
I laughed.
At least that can make Kelly drive me to the airport with happiness.
So i proceeded to clean up.
I first started by rewashing some of the dishes and untensils. They ain’t dirty but i wanna wash them.
Then i walk to the fridge and pulled it open.
It look a bit dirty.
I went behind and switched off the plug.
I got out the contents inside the fridge and took them into to the sink.
I then cleaned the fridge. Both inside and outside.
Then i walked to the counter to wash the crisper and the rest of all i took out of the fridge.
Soon i was done. I dried them and place them back into the refridgerator.
I still haven’t heard any sound of Kelly.
I shrugged.
And went for a mob and soaped water.
I got them and i began mopping the floor.
I know it’s more than an hour since i began cleaning up this kitchen.
Kelly isn’t up yet?
Just then, i heard his voice. Right behind me, at the door.
“You’re good at this.” He said.
Good at what.
“What do you mean?” I asked without looking behind.
“Cleaning up.” He said.
“A dirty place has to be cleaned up.” I said.
“Including me right?” He asked.
I want to laugh, but i held myself.
“You ain’t seruous Kelly.” I said.
“How the hell do you even know my name when i don’t know yours?” He asked.
I went on with what i am doing.
“Well you should know my name. Everyone does.” He said.
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“And i did it for a reason.” He said.
I turned and stared at him. His back is on me, and his arms are folded.
“What reason?” I asked.
“You don’t need to know.” He said.
Really!
“Okay” I said.
There was a long silence again..
I wanted to ask him about his fiance.
I wanted to know that reason why he broke so many hearts.
But i can’t.
Im just a stranger to him.
How can he help me just last night and i want to know his personal issues so quick.
“I’ll need to go out now. To eat. Wanna come?” He asked.
Im hungry too but i’ll pretend.
“No. Im not hungry.” I said.
“Your choice.” He said as he got up and left, banging the door close.
Few minutes later, he was back with another pyjama.
What’s up with him and pyjamas all the time?
I watched him as he dropped it on the bed, turned and walked out.
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*Kelly’s point of view*
I walked out of her room and into mine. I grapped my car keys and my phones and walked out.
I got downstair, and then i walked to the door, opened it and shut it behind.
I walked to my car and inserted the key. I opened the door and jumped in, shutting the door back.
I turned on the engine and got my hands on the steering as i drove to the gate.
D–n! I’ll have to get down to open the f—–g gate.
I did.
I pushed the gate open and walked back to my car. I got in and drove out of the gate.
I got down to close it back.
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Driving out of the estate gate, i turned into the road leading to the nearest eatery.
As i got to Rich Chef restaurant. The nearest restaurant around. I packed my car, turned off the engine and walked down, locking the door.
I walked into the place and got a sit on an empty table.
The place is cool and beautiful.
Just then, A waitress walked to me.
Smiling,
“Welcome Sir..Here is our Menu.”.She said, handing me a book.
I took it, went through it and i made an order
“Alright sir.” She said and walked away.
Just then, i sighted her.
Sugar.
Sugar? What the hell is she doing here?
Her back is on me and she’s talking with a man. A man older than me.
This girl’s nothing but i cheap s–t!
Just then, she kissed him.
This girl is a w—e!
And mom said she’s f—–g pregnant for me?
I still don’t believe that.
I would never ever do.
Just then, a text mesage came into my phone.
I opened it and it’s her message.
“I Saw You Walk In.. Enjoy The Show.”
“W—e!” I text her back.
“Oh Baby, You Don’t Call The Mother Of Your Unborn Child a W—e.” She text back.
I got mad! crazy and enraged.
The waitress came in with my order.
“Take it!” I yell at her and some eyes turned to my dierction, including Sugar’s.
I dropped money on the table and walked out of the restaurant.
I got into my car, raged and heartbroken.
I zoomed off to a bar.
To drink. To drink till i can wake up from this dream, from this nightmare.
I don’t believe this.
Sugar can’t be pregnant for me.
Oh no, she can’t.
I can’t marry that s–t!
I hit my forehead in frustration.
How can i get married to the b—h!
F–k f–k!
I hit the stairing hard.
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I got to a bar and stopped. I walked down and went inside.
I sat down on an empty table.
The bar attendant came.
“Sir, What should i bring for you?” She asked.
“Drinks” I said.
“Which drink sir?”
“Any drink that would make me forget my pains and mistake.” I said.
She laughed.
“Ah. No probs oga. I will bring the best for you.” She smiled.
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*back to Rose’s point of view*
#11:55pm.
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Kelly was not yet back.
I was out in the sitting-room waiting for a sign of him but it seem he’s not gonna come home tonight
I am hungry and tired..
I just pray he brings me something to eat.. No matter how late it is, I’ll eat.
But went out over four hours ago.
What’s keeping him.
What’s still keeping Kelly.
I can’t believe that i searched the whole of that large kitchen but found nothing that i can prepare and eat.
What sort of a bachelor is Kelly?
If only i had went twith him.
Then i heard a loud knock on the door.
Kelly!
Why would he do that when there’s the doorbell!
I got up.
The loud knock came again.
I opened the door and Kelly staggered in.
Oh my goodness.
He is drunk.
“Didn’t.you f—–g hear…me knock the first time huh?” He yelled with a drunken voice. and advance towards me,
What!
I moved back.
What’s he trynna do?
But then he fell down and layed flat on the ground.
I walked to him,
“Kelly.. You’re drunk.” I said
“Im not. you idiot!..” He shouted.
“You have to get up now..” I said. Trying to help him up, but i can’t.
I tried again, and he struggled and got up but he fell down again and then threw up really bad.
Ugh!
His cheek and his shirt got messed up with it.
I don’t know what to do but i got to do something.
So i ran upstairs, to my room, then to the bathroom. I took out a towel, and then i got a little bucket of water.
I rushed down to the sitting-room..
I dropped the bucket and towel and i went to Kelly and dragged him out of the messed floor
I then got the bucket and towel.
I went for his shirt buttons.
I have to get this shirt out of him.
“Don’t.. f—–g.. tou..touch me.” He said weakly.
He didn’t yell.
“I don’t want to either but i got no choice. I can’t leave you in this state. Messed up in your own vomit.” I said. and undid the last button and got the shirt out of his body.
I then dipped the towel into the water, and proceeded to clean up his cheek And some part of his hands and then his chest which was messed up with vomit.
He smells of alcohol.
Is this what he went to eat?
huh? Alcohol!
After i was done.
I thought.
I need to get him out of this cold floor. But i can’t get him to his room.
The couch. I would have to get him on a couch. He can sleep there.
I inhaled.
“Kelly” I called.
He’s eyes were closed. and he’s snooring.
I dragged him to the couch, and sat him up. His back on the seat, his head on the couch, and his face up. His a-s on the floor with legs spread wide.
I’ll need to get his shirt.
I ran upstairs and walked into his room.
I went to his wardrobe and opened.
My eyes can’t find any one to pick because they are just too many.
Anyway, i grapped a red shirt, and closed it back.
Down the stairs, i walked to him and i swear, i really struggled to put the shirt on him.
I wipe some sweat off my forehead as i walked to the messed floor and began cleaning up the mess with the towel and the water..

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My Personal Taste (18+)
Story by, Rejoice
Episode 18
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*Rose’s point of view continues*
I stood at the door, still staring at Kelly.
He is sitting on the centre of his bed with his legs crossed. His back on me.
Then i saw the earphone on his ears.
He is actually singing and not crying?
I laughed.
But who sings this bad.
I chuckled. And was about to close his door back,
“Don’t think i haven’t seen you.” He said without turning.
Is he actually refering to me or its the music?
“Why the hell are you there staring?” He asked..
I was astonished.
Uh..Does this guy have some eyes at his back?
Then i saw that his bed has has two small square mirror at the pillow side.One at the left ending of his king -size bed and the other at the right.
He must have seen me from the right one.
Then, he turned with a frown, Taking the earphone outta his ears.
“Shouldn’t you be out of my house by now?” He asked.
I still stood at his door.
Im scared to go in, so he doesn’t throw insults at me.
“I asked you a question.” He said.
“I don’t have any money on me please. The thieves stole everything.” I said.
“Ofcos i know that.. Tomorrow im taking you to the airport and i wouldn’t want it exeeding tomorrow” He said.
I gasped.
“Thank you.” I said
And was about to close the door when he threw the question.
“What the hell where you doing behind the stairs that my mom had to see you?”
I swallowed hard. How do i explain this to him.
Okay,
“I was looking for..for you. so i could beg you for Tfare.” I said.
“You know that’s a lie.”He said.
“You saw her slap me right and yell at me?” He asked.
I don’t know why he asked. And i don’t know if i should tell him that i did.
“Answer me.”
“Yes i did.” I said
Why must he be this authoritative.
“So can you tell me what you achieved by seeing that?” He asked.
“I was only curious.” I said, my face down.
“You know, I can’t save your d–n a-s, bring you to my house and you still snuck around. You don’t act lik a b—h in someone’s house.” He said and my pulse stopped.
Why do he always have to use my helplessness to mock and insult me.
Why did he help me if he knows he can’t bear to see me in his house.
“Go on.” He said.
“Kelly im sorry..” I said and looked up at him, His dark eyes on mine, “I appreciate that you saved me. I promise that im leaving early tomorrow morning.” I said and turned, closing the door.
Getting into the guest room, i fell onto the bed as tears filled my eyes.
I shouldn’t have come to lagos…I shouldn’t have cared about Jonny..
Why did i ever bothered Jonny.
Why did i ever tried to see him even after Queen told me a bit of all he’s been doing.
I still trusted him.
Even after seeing those pictures, i still went ahead to see him.
Oh God.
I was such an idiot to have borrowed that money.
How could I! I went on loving Jonny without knowing that the b—h is just a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Now, im in this house getting mocked and insulted by this guy, Kelly.
Why is he so arrogant.
“You’re hungry?” I heard him ask at the door.
When did he got in here?
“No.” I said and sniffled.
“I am.” He said.
What’s my business with that.
He order foods.
I stayed silent, my face on the pillow.
“Did you hear me?” He asked
I remained silence.
“Seriously i hate when im being snubbed.” He said.
“I won’t wanna say anything that would make you mock me again.” I said.
He laughed.
“Mock you. So what’s the big deal if i do?” His question hurt so much.
I shut my eyes.
“You are so rude.” I said.
“You think so?” He asked. I couldn’t believe he was on the bed now.
I turned to see him sitting on the bed.
“Thought you were never gonna turn.” He said.
I turned my face back to the pillow.
Whatever!
“Why you still on the pyjama?” He asked.
“Because i have just one clothe here and im wearing it tomorrow.” I said.
“I’ll get you one for tonight.” He said.
Then there was silence.
It was long and he don’t want to leave either.
“How do a woman feel when she is heartbroken?” I heard him ask. I was suprised at his question.
Like seriously?
Why is he asking me?
I don’t want to turn to look at him.
“Why did you ask that?” I asked.
“Because you’re a woman.” He said.
“She feel so much pains, shattered and used and she’s filled with so much regret.” I said.
That is how Jonny make me feel right now.
“I broke some many hearts.” He said
Oh! Including Aunty Caro’s.
I chuckled.
That must be the reason why his mom said he has messed some many girls up.
But how.
“And i did it for a reason.” He said.
I turned and stared at him. His back is on me, and his arms are folded.
“What reason?” I asked.

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I saw my mom at the sitting-room. She was standing and waiting.
“Kelly..Im going to meet with the Cokers. I wouldn’t want you to come with me because they are still annoyed with you for treating Sugar in such an unspeakable manner.” She said.
I sighed with frustration.
My mom had just suddenly changed ever since Sugar came in.
This isn’t my real mom.
This isn’t the woman i knew. Understanding and godly.
Now she seem to love wealth and popularity than my happiness.
“Mom you don’t understand. Mom you don’t really know Sugar” I said.
“Sugar is a sweet girl from a wealthy home. She is your wife. You said you love her. You can’t change that now. You’ve told her parents already.”
“But you can’t choose for me mom. I loved Sugar but i came home yesterday to see her cheating on me with some b—h. How do you expect me to feel?” I said.
“And you slapped me mom.. It’s been ages since you did that. How could you do that just because you’re desperate to have the Cokers as your inlaw..” I continued.
She folded her arms looking at me,.
“You know mom.. Im a man, you can’t tell me who to love and who to get married to. Sugar can never be the girl for me mom. She’s a cheat.. I can’t marry her. I don’t love her anymore. It’s over between us.” I said.
“But you had s*x with her, didn’t you?” She asked.
I stayed silent.
“Answer me.”
“Okay, we did..” I said.
I remembered that night, few weeks ago. She was the one who pushed me to the edge.
She pushed me into having sex with her, and we did it unprotected and went on doing it unprotected.
I loved her. That was the reason.
“Used protection all this while?” She asked.
I got afraid.
“Mom why you asking me all this?” I asked.
I hope it isn’t what im thinking.
“Because it looks like Sugar is pregnant with your child.” She threw it to me like a bombshell.
I gasped.
What the heck! This can’t happen.
“Mom tell me this is a big joke please.” I begged her.
Sugar can’t be pregnant with my child.
Not the w—e!
She shook her head,“Im not joking Kelly.” She said..
God. Oh no!
I slumped down on a seat..
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*Rose’s point of view*
I was in a long white dress, walking along beach sands. Bare footed, and weak. It seem like i’ve lost my way. Because im looking around but saw no one except myself in this beach.
I tried to walk fast but my legs are tired and heavy.
Then my foot dragged the dress i wore and i fell down, to the sands. Right there, i saw a silver ring, hidden in the sands, Shiny and beautiful.
I took it. It shinned beautifully.
What do i need the ring for anyway.. I thought.
I need to find my way out of this lonely beach and not to find some strange ring.
I don’t f—–g need a ring.
So I dropped it back to the sands and forced myself up but i fell back.
But then i couldn’t find the ring again.
I woke up.
It was all a dream.
Oh!
I rubbed my eyes.. I was still on the pyjamas even though i had taken my bath right after Kelly left my room and warned me not to step out till he gets back.
I yawned, stretching my body.
I was hungry.
I got up and walked to the window and was shocked to see it was night already.
Where’s Kelly!
Where the hell did he go to?
I walked out and went to his door.
Whatever i’ll have to knock.
I gently did.
No answer.
I knocked again, but no answer.
Should i try opening this door?
I did the cross sign and then tried opening the door a little and it opened.
I saw Kelly on the bed.
He is sniffling.
Kelly Crying?

My Personal Taste
Story by, Rejoice
Episode 17
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*Rose’s point of view*
I stood transfixed as i watch Kelly’s mom slap him!
God, i couldn’t believe it. This woman must be very dangerous. Rich Mothers!
She must be the one who told Aunty Caro of her son getting married soon.
Look at her. yelling and threatening her son.
What sort of mother is this?
Kelly said he was cheated on, yesterday? By his fiance? And he didn’t tell me..
Stupid! Why would he tell me anyway..
You think so silly Rose!
But his mom slapped him!
Which mom does that after her son just told her of being cheated on?
For Godsake! Kelly is too grown up to be slapped by his mom.
I shook my head.
…Then i saw her look up. She saw me,
I jumped back with fright. Although i hid behind the walls, but she must have seen a little of this f—–g big pyjamas on me.
“Who’s there!!” I heard her shout and then followed by her heels coming toward the stairs.
I ran.
“Mom there’s no one else in this house!” I heard Kelly say.
“I saw someone. Don’t you dare lie to me.” His mom said.
I turned the doorknob of my room and rushed in, closing it as fast as i could.
Where do i hide?
I was sweating.
If this woman had the mind to slap his son, then i wonder what she’s gonna do to me if she dare get me.
I searched around really fast with my eyes..
“Kelly tell me the truth. Who is that person i just saw!?” She asked.
I could bet she was at Kelly’s door now.
“Mom there’s no one else in this house except the both of us.” He said. He was with her.
My heart flew..
Kelly don’t even want her to know.
He’s gonna be so mad at me if she find me.
Yes, the bed, under the bed. I would hid under the bed.
I rushed to the bed and tucked the sheets up. I found out that i can’t. cos its so tiny.
“I saw someone Kelly.” She insisted.
“Mom please stop this.” Kelly said
Oh God! i could swear they are right at my door now.
My heart was beathing fast.
Then immediately, the i thought of the wardrobe.
Yes! the wardrobe.
I rushed and pushed the doors. Luckily it opened. I quickly bundled myself in and just as i closed it back, The room door opened.
“Come out right now. I saw you!”She shouted.
My heart was beathing so loud that i feared they would hear it.
I was sweating and i can’t breathe fine but i stayed still.
“Who are you? You’re hiding right.” Her voice was far. She is at the bathroom.
“Mom lets get out of here. There’s no body here.” Kelly said.
“Do you think im lying?” She said. She was right infront of the wardrobe now.
I wanted to cry.
God this woman have caught me.
My hand held tight to the door.
Please God just save me. Do something please.
If this wild woman sees me, im dead.
Kelly please do something.
And just then, I heard a ringtone.
There was silence.
Then i heard her voice, “Hello Dr. Williams.” She said.. She was still standing right there.
“Goodmorning.” She added.
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“Oh no no. That can’t happen. I assure you.” She said seconds later.
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“Please i beg on behalf of my son. He’s just going through some trauma.” She said.
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“Yes. He has promised to apologise to her. He really love her.”
She was walking out now.
Oh thank goodness.
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“Thank you Dr Williams. Yes im on my way right away.” She said and i heard the door shut.
She is gone.
How about Kelly.
Did he leave with her or he’s still in here.
I don’t wanna open the door..
I would have to stay till she’s gone.
Then i heard him whisper through the wardrobe door.
“I know you are in there. Just stay right there till she’s gone.” He said.
I sighed.
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*Kelly’s point of view*
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I know she is in there. The silly girl!
She would need to stay right in there till my mom is gone..
I left and walked to my room.
I know the silly girl saw my mom slap me. She must have been eavesdropping.
Trying to know what’s happening in a family she doesn’t know about.
She’s leaving soon anyway.
*My phone rang*
My mom was calling..
I sighed and picked it.
“Kelly.. Come down stairs.” She said.
“Okay.” Even though i don’t want to but i got to. I don’t want her coming upstairs to see the silly girl.
I got up and walked out of my room.
I thought of going to tell the girl to get out of the wardrobe before she suffocates.
Yeah, i have to.
So i went into her room but i met her sitting on the bed already.
Seriously!
“Why did you got out of there? Do you want her to see you?” I asked, A bit annoyed.
She should have just stayed in there till i tell her to get out.
“I couldn’t bear staying in there again ok” She said.
“My mom is still around and im going downstairs. Don’t dare try to get out of this room till im back.” I said.
She looked away.
I turned and walked out.