jeenah:
Flakkydagirl.. nice story
But take note of these: At a point there was a secret between Jaiye and Jane or perhaps something between them that made most of us believe Jaiye was the father of the twins but then again you are making us believe another thing that Jacob is the father. I dont really know but there was something between Jaiye and Jane before she gave birth and still we don't know what it is so please try to slot that in

2.I thought Adekunle's mother was dead (Biyisi) but you brought her back again in the story

3. It looks like you are giving your readers peanuts just to quench their persistence on you updating. You didn't start the story this way. The vibes is way reducing

Goodluck!

Thanks for reading...
1 At the end of the story you'll understand the whole Jacob,Jane,Jaiye and Cynthia issue.
2Biyisi was sick and taken to the hospital when she was re-united with her daughter,if u remember she was discharged from the hospital because her sickness only needs medications to keep her alife not to make her well.Biyisi is not dead,if she was I would have talked abt her burial.
3i'm sorry about my epileptic updates,its not that I am doing this on purpose,but I can't begin to explain what I'm going through to you.I understand how frustrating it is to keep dishing out peanuts update.
I can't promise something that I will not be able to fulfill.
What I am certain of is,I intend to finish this story,soon at that.
People keep forgeting the Nairaland tsunami where the story was wiped off,I had to do it again.I have finished two stories already.
How many times do I have to apologise?
Do you know how it feels when someone mails me and tell me they love the story,and they are reading from sites that I don't even know of.Its called plagiarism(They want to feed their readers too.)
All in all,thanks for your truest concern Jeenah.

helen1967:
AS A WRITER YOU SHOULD BE SPECIFIC ABOUT YOUR UPDATE

WITH THE WAY THIS IS GOING IT LOOKS LIKE YOU DID NOT THINK WELL ABOUT THIS STORY
DONT WRITE STORIES JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT ATTENTION

Thank you.

amyvals:
pls let dis story end alredi....three years and still counting. madam flakky, ain't u even tired of d story? Juz wrap it up for us, bikonu

Thnks pls make use of the un-follow button.

evaZee:
So many complains about this story than appreciation and flakky you careless about them, no change in style not even addressing the issues bn raised is obvious you don't care about your readers as long as they are here to read what ever you give. Issokay



Well on a lighter note: they can eat yam in this story Shaaa.

I do care about my readers,just that i can't make a promise only to break it afterwards.........Thnks.

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Jane left the store quite early and went to see Jaiye,he looked better now.Cynthia babysat him,with worries etched on her beautiful feature.Cynthia informed her that her husband would be discharged the following morning.
She kept them company for some hours before leaving for home,she went to her room to shower and freshen up,before going to the kitchen,dinner was in preparation.
"Where are my children?" She asked as Nnamdi washed the sliced yam into boiling water.
"Eve is playing games in her room,while Adam is sleeping." He answered. "Sleeping?" She turned to face him."Its so unlike him."
"He cut his hand with a knife this afternoon."
Jane raised her hand to slap Nnamdi but quickly cautioned herself,"How did that happen? And you were home,how could you have been so careless with my son?" She threw at the cook.
"I'm sorry ma,I didn't know he had the knife,I have cleaned the hand and wrapped it in a bandage."
Jane was furious knowing fully well,that her husband would be much more,and just as predicted he was mad.
"Where were you when he cut his hand?" He asked immediately after dinner.
"I was at the hospital to see Jaiye." She said.
"You're always at one place or the other but never home."
Jane lifted her head up in surprise.
"Do you even have time for our children Jane?"
"But Nnamdi.. ... .."
"Oh please." Jacob cut her short,"Nnamdi is not my wife,you are." He said pointedly.
Janet shrugged,"It's alright,I'll be careful next time."
"That's it." He got up,"I don't want a repeat of what happened today again,is that clear?"
"Yes."
Jacob walked out on her without another word.It was some minutes past eight before she joined him in bed,he pulled down the covers and sat up,"I've decided that you should stop going to the store,I am not asking you to stop working,but you can work from home,this way you'll have time to cook my meals and give the children proper attention." He said trying to read her expression.
Jane knew she must have heard him wrong,"You're asking me to stop going to my store?"
"Yes,you have a manager who can feed you with every information you require,let him report to you here." He said.
Jane sighed,"Since when have you been thinking about this?"
Jacob was quiet,then he spoke,"I am not even asking for your opinion,this is an order.".
Jane looked at him as if he was a stranger,"You asked me to start cooking your meals,you asked me to stop going to the store,what are you going to ask me to stop doing next?

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Adetoun waited and waited,she was tired already.She drove back to find a restaurant or a bar.she found a nice bar,the lights was well dimmed.She parked her car and locked it,then walked into the bar,found a good seat,from where she could have a good view of her car.
The waiter asked her what she wanted,and she ordered for a can of smirrnof.she paid him,and opened the can,sipped her drink,wondering how she ended up where she was.
Why the blame?why was everyone heaping the blame on her? She had only done what was right by her brother.How many people would have allowed the same fate befall them.she sipped her drink again.
She looked at her wrist watch,it was some minutes past nine.She figured he would be home by now.she finished her drink and left.Stopping the car right in front of the gate,the gate keeper opened the door for her and she drove in.She greeted him and went inside.She was some few steps away from the door,when the began to hear some roaring laughter.And then it dawned on her.He had company.
She was stunned,the voice roared with laughter again,it was the sound of a female.God! She inhaled and exhaled quickly.How could he do this to her? After all they shared,she shook with hurt and anger.she contemplated turning back,but would that solve what was on ground? She brought out her phone and called him.And luckily for her he picked after the fourth ring,the laughter had stopped now.
"Hello." She said.
"Hello." He replied her curtly.
"Are you home?" She asked.
He paused,God help him if he lied to her,"I'm home but I have company." He said and hung up.She sighed in relief,at least he didn't lie to her.
She dropped her phone in her bag and summoned enough courage to knock.There was a click and the brown polished door opened.
"Hi." She said as Kelvin stood blocking the way.
"Hi yourself." He replied."I told you I had company." He shuot at her,he didn't look surprised to see her,oh foolish,he must have heard her drive in and probably checked through the window.
"I heard."He retorted.
"Let me in." She said.
"Sis Toun."The female voice shouted from inside."Please is that you?"
Toun was curious as ever,she rushed in when Kelvin stood away from the door.It was non other than his younger sister Florence.
"Flor Flor." She shouted and embraced her."When did you get back?" She asked laughing.
Kelvin left the ladies and went to his bedroom.
"I got back about three weeks ago,just decided to come to Lagos and relax small." Flo said sitting down.
Adetoun sat down beside her,"I hope you enjoyed your service in Oyo?"
"It was a beautiful experience o,what will you like to eat,we just got back not long."
Toun shrugged her shoulders,"Not now,I and Kelvin have some issues to sort out."
"I figured,he'll be in his room sha."She quirked.
Toun got up and walked to Kelvin's room,she knocked and waited for a response,"Who's there?"He asked from inside.
"Its's me." Toun replied.
"You know you're not welcome."
"Just hear me out."
There was a two minute silence,"You can come in." He said finally.
Toun opened the door,and sat by him on the bed,"Why have you been avoiding me?" She blurted.
"I've been busy with work." He answered playing Temple run on his phone.
Toun was quiet,"Kelvin,is there something you're not telling me?"
"Like we need a break right?"
Toun scoffed,"Please be serious."
"Well,I am."
"What are you even saying K,I'll take that as a joke." She said getting up,her hands resting on her hips.
"Look,its not the end of the world,I just need some space for a while."
Toun snatched the phone from him,"Kelvin this is not even the time,we've been together for 2yrs now,don't play with my feelings." She shouted at him.
"What did you think you were doing,smashing your friend's heart like that,if you could that to her,how much more I?" He spat sitting up in bed.
Toun clapped her hands together,"You're giving me all this attitude because of Rekia."
"Oh,what did you expect?you disrobed that lady in such a shameless manner,right infront of everyone."
"I did it for my brother,moreover I was tipsy."
Kelvin scoffed,"Your reasons are wack!"
"Okay,I'm sorry,let's put that behind us." She pleaded.
"I'll need to think it over."
"Kelvin please don't do this to us." She cried.
Kelvin got down from the bed,he was moved by her tears,"I really don't want to do this too,but we both need it."
"No,no,no,you're breaking my heart." Toun cried.
Florence folded her arm across her chest,and stood by the door,eavesdropping.She considered barging in to plead on behalf of Toun,the latter was quite nice and homely.And she looked forward to her being Kelvin's wife,but this break or is it space could mean otherwise.
Her knuckles hit the door,before she could stop it."Oops!" She sighed,no response.Since she had knocked,she pushed the door slightly and it opened.
She walked in slowly,"I'm sorry for barging in like this." She said looking from her brother to his fiance.
"What is it Florence?" Kelvin asked,his eyes settling on her.
"Well,I'm sorry,I have been eavesdropping on your conversation,sorry argument." She shrugged.
"Florence!"
"I want to plead that you forgive sis Toun." She said and remained quiet.
"Forgive her? She didn't offend me,let her ask her friend to forgive her."
"Okay,just don't break up with her."
"You must have heard wrong,I just want some time for myself." He explained.
"If you've forgiven her,there'll be no need to ask her to give you some space."
Kelvin sighed,she was supposed to side him not his fiance.
"Alright then."
Florence embraced him,"Thanks bro." She said and winked at Toun before leaving.
"Thank you dear." Toun said.
There was an awkward silence in the room,"I'm sorry,thank you."
Kelvin drew her into his embrace,"You're welcome sweety,I really felt bad for what you did,I hope you have apologised to your friend?"
Toun nodded in the affirmative,"I have."
"Please don't do that again."
"I won't."
"Promise you'll never ask me to give you some space again."
Kelvin smiled and crossed his heart,"Just for you dear." He pecked her on the cheeks.
Florence chuckled as she peeped at them,she quickly left the door.
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"Are you happy now?" Adekunle asked as he manouvered the car to join the main road,one hand on the steering and the other one holding his love,Rekia.
Rekia smiled,she was more than happy.Such a warm reception from Adekunle's family.She had changed her dress three different times while trying to settle for something simple and elegant.She was glad when Adeola who happens to be Adekunle's younger sister embraced her warmly and complemented her beautiful dress.Their mother lay ill on the bed,but the woman had smiled too,and their mother's younger sister who acted as the mouthpiece for his mother had made her feel at home too.The woman who they all referred to as Mummy Bimbo,kept stealing glances at her,she was scared at first,but when she told her that she liked her,she forgot herself and laughed.
Everybody had accepted her except Adetoun,her own friend.Life could be so ironic she thought to herself.
That was the first person who should have welcomed her in a warm embrace,but rather she chose to be the one giving her a cold shoulder.
"A dollar for your thought." Adekunle said,snapping her out of her reverie.
Rekia smiled,"Why not $100?" She asked.
"Wow,so you like money too."
"Show me someone who doesn't."
"Okay then,tell me,what were you thinking about?"
"You." She lied.
"Then you'll have to pay me $100."
"No way." She said,the car jerked forward,and Adekunle quickly stepped on the pedal.
"Good,would you like to get anything?" He asked.
"No,I'll be fine,just drop at the bus stop,I'll pick a taxi." She said.
"I'll drop you at home." He insisted.
Rekia shook her head,"You sister could be home,have you forgotten what happened the last time?"
"No,I haven't,she had better get use to seeing us together." Adekunle said and drove her home.Rekia was quiet for the rest of the journey.They got home and she got down,waved him good bye and got in.There was a parcel by the door,she wasn't expecting anything.It must have come for Adetoun.She bent down and peeped at the wrapped basket with a card on it.The signature read 'With love from Yaro Yahaya.'
"Oh no" this man again,how did he find her house,she carried the basket it was heavy.she opened the door with her key and carried the basket to her room,it contained provisions,beverages and juice.she dumped it in a corner and undressed.she got into the bathroom,and prepared a warm bath.Standing before the mirror she gazed at herself.She liked what she saw,she had lost much weight already.She stepped into the bathtube and let the warm water do its magic.she was enjoy the soothing sensation when someone began to bang the door.She let out a long hiss.It must be Adetoun,perhaps she had misplaced her own key.The banging continued for a while and then stopped.
She finished her bath,and went into her room,to apply her nightly rituals,all of a sudden,her phone rang out,and as she went to pick it,the banging resumed,this time harder and louder.
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Jacob left his friend's bedside and went to see the doctor,the devastating news delivered to him killed his morale for that night.He drove off to the Jaiye's residence.
Cynthia was worried sick,her husband was supposed to be home by home,she put the children to bed and stood by the window watching out for his car.She had jumped up when she heard a car horn,he recognised it as Jacob's,and watched him come through.
She got the door,"Good evening Jay." He greeted,as Jacob came in.
"How are you Cynthia,and the kids." He asked."They're fine." She answered."I don't know why Jaiye isn't back,did you come to see him?" She asked offering him a seat.
But Jacob chose to remain standing,"Jaiye had an accident." He blurted out.
Cynthia stared at him,perhaps she heard him wrong."What did you just say?"
"Calm down,he is fine,and he is receiving medical attention at the city hospital." He explained to her.Cynthia fell against him and he embraced her tightly,cradling her soft body in his arms."He is going to be fine." He whispered into her hair.As he led her to the pink three seater couch.Cynthia sobbed gently.
"He's responding to treatment already,just some few bruises,no internal bleeding,just the shock,so pull yourself together." He said to her,withholding the last and most important information from her.
Cynthia leaned closer to him,she let him hold her,and she felt warm,actually she felt better.she raised her head to look at him."Is he dead?"
"No.God forbid such,he is fine." He told her assuringly.Cynthia snuggled closer and kissed him full on the lips.Jacob was surprised.She kissed him again,and this time,he kissed her back with the same passion and energy,he held her shoulders and pressed his lips to hers devouring them.
The kiss broke,"I'm sorry Jacob." She said.
"Its alright,I'm sorry too." He disentangled from her embrace.
"When can I go to see him?" She asked.
"Tomorrow morning will be fine."
"I wish you would stay the night." She said looking away. "Jane is going to be worried sick too,let me be on my way." Jacob got up,"I'll ask my driver to come and take you to the hospital first thing tomorrow morning." He got up and adjusted his shirt,the awkwardness lessened."Let me on my way now."
"Its okay,thank you,my regards to Jane."She said still folded up on the couch.
Jacob nodded his head,and walked towards the door. "I'm sorry once again Jay." Cynthia said.
"Its alright,good night." He walked out of the door and headed for his car.
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TEELAW71:
I know u have been busy, but pls can u try and create a little time for us. The suspense is much, madam flakky will be expecting a response from you. May God continue to strengthen you.

Updating right away.Thanks.

Wow........cool story.
But,if Amaka is 28 now and has known her hubby 10 yrs ago.It means she started dating at 18 which is quite early for a christian lady.Don't you think temptation will creep in,if they dated for a whooping five years?Its your story and alll but i just felt i should bring that to your notice.
Patiently waiting for more updates.Thanks.

Arabanaf:
No update yet

I've been B as in buussssyyy.I don't know how I intend to go about it,I sha know I'll update tomorrow....

Updates resumes on Monday.

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Ajoke saw her friends off to the car,"Thank's for coming dear,and the gifts too." She said,leaning on Cynthia's car."You're welcome,and thanks for the hospitality." She smiled,she was wearing a blue material iro and buba,with the Iro stylishly wrapped to keep the knot right in the front.Her hair was packed in a ponytail,and her eye shade hung on her buba.
"I thought you said your mother-in-law was a troublesome woman,because that woman has been so nice to you since we got here."Cynthia stated. "Yes,she bathed the baby and dressed him up,fed him and laid him to bed,what else is she supposed to have done o." Jane added dropping her purse in the car.
Jane was a lot better now,she wore an Ankara blouse and skirt,with a high heeled sandal."Don't mind that woman o,that's's the way she behaves whenever there's a visitor in the house,the moment they leave,she begins her troubles." Ajoke told her friend in hushed tone.
They all laughed,Cynthia clapped her hands,"That's serious."
"Well,that's my cross to bear o."Ajoke laughed,"I am even used to it already,thanks to my husband for his loving and caring for I and the kids." She said.
"Okay o,let us be on our way now." Jane said glancing at the watch fastened to her wrist.Cynthia got into the drivers seat,"My regards to your husband." Jane got into the passengers seat and fastened her belt."See you soon." She waved as the engine roared to life.
The sun had gone to roost when the taxi dropped her at home,she paid her fare and went inside,her husband's car was there,which means he was back from work.The children ran to embrace her when she got in,she sat in the sitting room,and took off her shoes."How was your school today?" She asked.
"Fine." Adam said,"How was your day mum?"
"Beautiful,I and Aunty Cynthia went to see Aunty Ajoke's new baby at her house." She told them.Eve came to sit by her,"Mummy when will you give me a new baby,that I can carry?" She asked innocently.Jane smiled,"You already have a big teddy bear that you can carry,she's your baby."
"No mummy." Adam said,"The baby that you will carry in your stomach,and you will go to hospital and doctor will say push push push,and you will come home with baby and there will be a party."He explained what he wanted.
Jane burst into laughter while trying to come up with a suitable answer. "Wow,don't worry when God gives mummy a baby,we will have a party."Jacob's baritone voice sounded from behind them coming to her rescue.
Adam rushed to meet his father,"That's my daddy,daddy give me five." He thrust his five fingers up and Jacob brought his five fingers down to meet with his.They laughed.
"Mummy we too." Eve said,Jane and Eve did the same and they all burst into laughter. "Okay okay." Jacob cleared his throat."Dinner is almost ready." He said disappeared into the kitchen.
"Mummy,daddy is cooking your favorite,he says its a surprise." Eve whispered in Jane's ear.
"Yes,we're having boiled yam with fried egg tonight." Adam joined in.Jane couldn't suppress her giggling.Her husband Jacob,in the kitchen,strange things were happening indeed,so this man feared his mother like this,if she had known all this while she would have reported to Funmi.
"Alright my angels,let me go up and freshen up." Jane got,picked her purse and carried her shoes in her hand.
"Mummy can I come with you?" Eve asked.
"No,you can't,mummy said its wrong for children to be in the presence of adult when they're taking their bath or dressing."Adam winked at his sister. "Go and join your daddy in the kitchen,I'll come down soon."
Jane went up and freshened up,she changed into white shorts and a backless white top.Her phone rang,it was Chuks,he sounded quite excited,he said he had something he wanted to show to her.And also made her promise to come see he and Chioma,he dropped the call,and she called Cynthia,she was stuck in traffic but would soon be home.
Dinner was sumptuos to her amazement,and to think Jacob prepared it.Jesus is Lord! He is our saviour,she smiled to herself.He was acting like the Jacob she married,he even cleared the dishes and washed them with the kids.
Jane waited patiently in bed for her husband,she guessed he would have something to say.she had sprayed her body and she oozed of a apple fragrance."Honey are you asleep?" Jacob said shutting the door.Honey? Did he just call her honey?
Jane stirred and opened her eyes,"No." She replied curtly.
"I...I...want to talk with you." He said sitting by the bed,"Okay." Jane nodded. "Please sit up." He said
Jane sat up,and propped her back against the frame of the bed,a pillow lay across her laps.
"Thanks,I really... ..." Jacob's speech was cut short with the sound of his ringing phone.
"You have a call." Jane cursed the caller who was spoiling her moment,she sat straight faced,but she giggled inside.
"It can wait." He replied,"You see,I really don't know where to start from,but I'll start from here." He woved his palms together,the phone began to ring. "I think you should take the call." She said.
Jacob was reluctant to do so,he got up and picked the mobile gadget,it was an unlisted number."Hello" he said into the mouthpiece.
"What?" He almost shouted.
"Accident?Where?" Now he sounded alarm,Jane had gotten up too. "The address please?" The caller reeled out the address to him over the phone.
"I'll be there right away,thank you." Jacob dropped the call and faced his wife.


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"Welcome to my home." Hannah smiled beautifully,she was glowing too,perhaps it was Abuja sun that was making her glow.....She wore a black jean trousers with white polo and face cap.She led Rekia inside the duplex,and told her to make herself comfortable in the sitting room.
"Thank you babe,so how was your trip?" Rekia asked sipping juice from a glass,she crossed her leg in the usual fashion,her blue shiffon top looked good over white trousers.she looked around the sitting room."It was great,we got back two days ago,it wasn't easy cleaning up the whole house,arranging all our stuff to fit.we had to go to the market to shop for foodstuffs and some items for the house,most of our wedding gifts are still wrapped up in the store room,I only got to rest yesterday,I slept like a log of wood,half of the day because my husband resumed work yesterday." Hannah gisted her friend.
"Wow,welldone,you should have called me now to help you out."She smiled,"Is everything ready now?"
"Almost,just some finishing touches here and there,I'll also be resuming to work on Monday."Hannah told Rekia."Are you not going to gist me about your honey moon?"
Hannah smiled shyly,"Ade was a darling."She stressed the darling in a cute way,rolling her eyes."It was as if I was seeing another part of him,he spoiled me silly,he would cook,bath me,feed me,dress me up,he made me feel young once again."
"Oh my God,Rekia this man I married is mine,we shopped for days,he's such an angel to me,I'll choose him all over again." Hannah blushed. "And on the bed?"Rekia asked."Since you forgot to mention that."She winked.
"No way am I telling you that,my husband is fantastic anyway."Hannah laughed,"Come let me show you some of the things he bought me,and the stuff I got for you and Toun." Rekia got up and followed after Hannah who led the way to very spacious bedroom.The bed was big,infact five people could comfortable sleep in it without making body contact.A magnificent wardrobe stood against the wall.A dirt bin in a corner and a beautiful dressing table with two seats on it were arranged different body and hair products.Make up kits,colognes,sprays and the others.
Rekia loved the blue and white theme painting of the room."This is the most beautiful room in this house." She commented,picking the remote to switch on the plasma tv.It had an inbuilt toilet and a bathroom too. "Thank you,oya sit down." She beckoned to Rekia. Hannah brought out the pictures they took on their honey moon and handed it to Rekia while she brought out some shopping bags.
Rekia examined the bags,it contained dresses,shoes,bags,jewellries and some other items."This looks beautiful." She exclaimed.
"Here,have this." Hannah picked three blouse,a red skirt,a wristwatch and a set of jewellry and handed it to Rekia.
"All of this?"
"Yes."
"Thanks dear." Rekia embraced Hannah,while the latter packed the clothes in a small bag."It's time for you to eat,I specially made ofada rice for you,and the stew was spiced with shreded chicken,smoked fish and crayfish."
"Please,my mouth is watering,I want to eat o." Rekia got up and they went to the kitchen where the dinning was.Hannah dished the food and they ate while talking."I hope I impressed you?"
"Big time,you did." Rekia laughed between mouthful and drank a glass of water to step it down,before Hannah opened a bottle of red wine.They sat there and discussed,"Did Adetoun inform you of anything?" Rekia asked cautiously,although she doubted if Adetoun had told Hannah.
"No.....is anything the matter?"She asked,"I got her mail while I was in Abuja,but I haven't gone through it."
Rekia wasted no time in reeling out all that happened to Hannah in details without mincing words,and even the latest one where she tongue lashed her for embracing her brother and almost beat her up some days ago.Thanks to Adekunle's presence that evening.
Hannah's jaw was dropping in cute surprise,"Is this a joke or some welcome back from your honeymoon prank?"
"This is no joking issue."
"You mean Toun spilled it all like that?"
"She did."
Hannah rushed to embrace Rekia,"She wouldn't have done it if I was around,how could she be so heartless and mean."She said.
"I am as surprised as you." Rekia let out.
"So what is Adekunle saying about it?"
"That is the only reason I am happy,he's with me all the way,he is ready to fight for me."
"Have you told him everything?"
"Yes I have,and he's been so supportive."Rekia sobbed."He's all I have now."
Hannah returned to her seat,"Don't worry you have me too,as long as you and Kunle know what you're getting yourself into."
"I still can't believe Adetoun did that." Hannah shook her head,"She said she'll be coming by this weekend sha."
"That's life o Hannah,to think she was the first person I met before you,and she betrayed me like that."
"Please forget it,let's work together to better the future." Rekia said,they enjoyed their discusion for another one hour before Rekia took her leave."So you will not wait for my husband?"
"I'll see Ade some other time,I still have a little to shopping to do." Rekia said as Hannah saw her off,she got into her car and drove off.
Rekia still had some shopping to do,she didn't cook much these days,she depended on can soup and fast food.she had bought some things she needed,when some guy walked up to her and pleaded with her to help flash his phone.He reeled out his number off hand and she typed it and put a call through.They were both surprised to hear the phone ring in his back pocket.They both laughed,to think he had the phone there all this while.He insisted on buying her a drink as thank you,but she declined.He thanked her as she got out of the mall with her bag in hand.
Nothing sounded more soothing and tempting than a warm bath,when she got home,she changed and showered.she went into the kitchen brought out a can soup warmed it in the microwave and poured it in a plate,opening a pack of buttered bread,she arranged it in a tray and went to the sitting room.She was the only one at home.She made a cup of tea too.
She had just taken her first swallow,when her phone beeped,it was a message from a number that was not listed on her phone.In fact it was a lovely message that brought a cute smile to her tired features.She was still smiling,when a call came through,it was the same number."Hello" she put the phone to her ears.
"Hi beautiful." A male voice answered from the other end."I finally got your number." The person laughed.
"Who is this and what do you want?" She asked.
"I asked my driver to get your number at the mall,his phone wasn't missing,it was only a ploy to get your digits.I am Yaro Yahaya,enjoy a beautiful night rest." The call ended.
"Gosh! I should have known better." She said,remembering how she gave that man her number.She hissed and dropped her phone.She wouldn't let that get to her,she had other pressing issues at the moment.She had an appointment with Adekunle in their house,he was making it official.She would be meeting his mum and sister,the thought alone sent a beautiful smile up her lips as she sipped her tea.
"Ouch" she shouted,the tea was still hot.

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When the door opened,the first person he saw was his mother,then he saw her too,his wife sat on the sofa curled up in a cardigan,the children sat with Funmi across from Jane.
"Mummy." He called surprised to see her,but the returning scowl on his mother's face alerted him that something was amiss.
"Welcome." Funmi responded and returned her attention to the tv.The children rushed to meet him,he carried Eve first,kissed her on the cheeks and did the same to Adam.
He went up to his room,freshened up and came down for dinner of boiled rice with fresh fish stew laced with crayfish,and moimoi.He enjoyed his meal,even though he made sure he wasn't making eye contact with his mother.He wondered what she was doing here,she hadn't informed him before hand.He knew Jane could not have called her,that was impossible.
Funmi informed her son that she had something important to discuss with him.He seemed quite impatient though,the moment the children went to bed,he asked her what the matter was.And they went up together.
Jacob sat on the bed,while his mother turned the chair by the dressing table to face him.She was quiet while holding eye contact with him.
"Mummy what is it the matter? Are you ill?" Jacob asked concerned.
Funmi remained still,she shook her head,and got up,"I am not ill,but have you attended to your wife who is ill?"
Jacob sensed where the discussion was heading to,"Jane is not ill,she fell down in the kitchen and she's okay."
Funmi laughed,"I don't know who the better liar is,your wife said she fell down the stairs,you just said she fell in the kitchen,which of this lie am I supposed to believe?"
Jacob scoffed,"Actually,she fell down the stairs." He rubbed his palms together."I had forgotten."
"God,this can't be true,you don't even have a sense of remorse in you,I had to force the truth out of her,are you even sorry for raising your hands on that woman?" Funmi asked facing her son.
"From where did that come from Mummy,I did no such thing." Jacob countered.
"You even lie to my face,you deny her,when did this begin?"
"Look mother,whatever happens in this house remains in this house,I don't know how you came about such assumptions." Jacob got up.
Funmi blocked his way,"Are you really going to walk out on me? What did she do to deserve all that from you?"
Jacob shook his head,and returned to his former position,the bed,he sat down and bowed his head."Jane has changed,she no longer respects me,she does as she likes,I don't know what to do about it." He sighed.
"Even if all these accusations are true,of which I doubt,it still doesn't warrant you beating her like a child,for pete's sake she is the mother of your children."
Funmi clapped her hands three times in the yoruba fashion of amazement,before placing it at her hips,"What do I tell her parents,when this leaks out?what kind of image are you painting of this name?" She shook her head."Well,this is between I and my wife,we will find a way to settle it." Jacob said.
"You better do,and let this be the very last time that you'll raise your hands on her again,if not,you will see the other side of me.You better ask her to forgive you too." Funmi shot at him angrily,she picked her bag on the dressing table and her phone too."I'm going home." She said slamming the door.
Jane was hypnotised,she had been eavesdropping on mother and son conversation for the past thirty minutes behind the door,she scurried down in time.she had barely settled into her seat when Funmi came to her.
"I have spoken to your husband,it won't happen again,please forgive him,and settle your issues amicably,my regards to those little angels.Let me be on my way now."Funmi said smiling at Jane. "Ah Mummy,thank you so much,I am very grateful."She curstsied,"And its past seven already,why don't you wait till tomorrow ma?"
"No,I can find my way." She made for the door. Jacob came down. "Good night ma." Jane bade her.
"Mummy its late already." He said following her outside. "I drove myself here,I don't need a babysitter."Funmi said to him. "Alright,let me drive you home." He suggested as Funmi got into the car and blew the horn for the security man to open the gate for her car.
"Go and make peace with your wife."She said and drove out of the compound,waving goodbye to the man on his duty post.Jacob stood and leaned against the wall.Painful memories of his hand raised up against his wife flashed in his mind,and he stiffled a yell.
"When did I become like this,so I have degenerated to a wife beater?" He asked himself,it would be a bad headline that could soil the goodwill his business enjoyed home and abroad.Oh my God,"She must detest me so much." He soliloguised."How could I have stooped so low to become a beast?" He questioned himself.He straightened up and began to walk inside.
He saw Jane enter the kitchen as he walked in,he followed after standing by the door,he watched her pick out some apples from the fridge and began to slice it in another dish.The movement of her hands stopped and she froze sensing his presence.
He walked up to her,"There is nothing I can say to defend myself,but I am sorry for everything." He said touched her shoulders and left.
Jane let out a quick breath,she knew he was merely acting on his mother's instruction.That didn't stop him for falling back on his words.She carried the dish to the sitting room,where she was watching a music show on tv.She ate the apples and drank some water.Her phone rang and she picked it.Chuks was calling to check on her health,she also spoke with his daughter.The little girl was a talkative.After ending the call,she called Hannah to check if they were in Lagos already.And she was glad to find out that they were in Lagos now.
She must have dozed off the couch,because when she opened her eyes some minutes past one in the morning.She found herself on the bed.She got up and went into the toilet.She tried to remember how she got into bed.She had felt herself snuggling into someone.It must have been her husband carrying her up the stairs.So much for miracles,but for how long before his demons consumed him again.
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'Everything had been alright at first,but when I clocked fourteen years and my menstrual cycle was no where to be found,I became worried.I was disturbed because my friends in school had began to giggle about using a tampon and being on their period.I would join the gist and fake my first day story.
My mother would ask from time to time,if my undies were stained,and I would inturn inform her that it hadn' come.When I clocked sixteen,I was taken to see our family doctor,who thought perhaps I was a late bloomer,which made us relax.By the time I was eighteen,my father had become extra worried,our family doctor suggested we visit a gynaecologist,he recommended one.
And it was a smashing blow when I got diagnosed of the rare MRKH-Mayer-Rockitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome.It was traumatic as the gynaecologist explained to my parent and I.
I and my mother cried for days,but the gynaecologist said I was normal,except for those missing items in my body,I could walk and act like a female.It is still not known whether MRKH is a genetic condition or a random happenstance during development.
Yes I can have sex,the gynecologist asked me to return and he would inform me on how to naturally stretch my Vagina with a penis,but I haven't gone back.since I haven't found someone who would understand my plight and not mock me about it.
But I was made to understand that I would never be able to have a child except by adoption,vitro fertilization or surrogacy.Fine with me.
I lived with this secret between I and my parent until they died in autocrash,I found Adetoun on campus and we became friends,she even took me in,before we moved here to live.The only family I have is Adetoun and Hannah,I have never had a stable boyfriend before you.And also my family lawyer,he asked me to come see him when I finally found a man that I would love to settle down with ,he sends me more than enough money to cover my expenses every month.That's why I am not working,and yet I have more than enough to spend.
After my friends began to notice that I didn't have any serious relationship,I made up my mind to confide in them,that two-thirds of my vagina was missing.And it has been between us since then,until Adetoun decided to make it a public statement.
That's the story of my life,you can now begin to laugh at me." Rekia finsihed and drowned another glass of the hot drink.she was getting tipsy already.
Adekunle's head was bowed in misery,this girl was strong,he thought to himself,he got up and walked towards her,he pulled her up and embrace her.It was warm and soothing.
"What kept you from telling me all this while?"
Rekia wiped her tears,"I wanted to tell you that weekend that I invited you over,before Adetoun ruined everything with the fight."
Adekunle inhaled and exhaled fast,"I'm sorry you had to go through all that alone,but I am here now,and I will stick with you through it all."He whispered into her hair,kissing her neck softly.
"You don't have to,your sister isn't finished with me yet."
"Not anymore,I stand with you,I am only afraid of one thing." He said looking into her eyes.
"What?"
"I don't know if you still want me in your life?"
She kissed him on the lips,"You never left my heart,I am the one who should be afraid that you'll leave."
"I know gold when I find one,you're more than gold,and that's why I love you." He brought her hand to his chest.It was beating fast.
"It beats just for you." Adekunle said.
For the first time that evening,Rekia laughed,it was real and touching to see those sparkling eyes and the smile that light them up.
"I love you Rekia."
"I love you Adekunle." She answered,and held her close,tighter than ever.
The door opened,and Adetoun came in,dragging her tired feet on the floor.she looked up and saw the love birds in each others arms,her handbag dropped to the floor in cute surprise.
Adetoun was mad,this foolish girl was the reason Adekunle wasn't picking her calls,she was the reason Kelvin wasn't talking to her,which had made her follow Tolu out where Kelvin had seen her.She was the genesis of her crisis,and she swore to make her the malachi of it.
The cool atmosphere was heightened with a strange awkwardness,as Rekia disentangled from her beau.
Adetoun laughed,"You are not going to stop are you? Poor vaginaless Rekia,I will teach you the lesson of your life." She said and charged towards Rekia who had began to tremble in fear..





PS: That will be all for now,catch ya.

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"Madam are you sure you don't want to go the hospital?" Aisha asked for the third time that morning,as she mopped Jane's body with warm water.Jane unlocked her phone and dictated a message to Aisha,to inform her manager that she would no longer join him,instructing him on what to do.Aisha sent the message and made her madam some custard,She took it with milk,and used some pain killers she got for her.
Jane feigned a smile,"I am fine dear,I think I am feeling better already." Jane discharged her to leave.Aisha had shown more care than her coconut head of a husband.He had merely left some money on the dressing table for her before leaving for work.
Jane was tired of sulking all day,she was confused,having not even an inkling on what to do about the issue at hand.It was past midday when she finally managed to get up and go downstairs.she was tired and looked sick,she contemplated visiting the hospital after all.
Chuks called afterwards,asking if she would join him for dinner,she had turned him down,he had become worried when she informed him that she was resting at home.After so much lawyering,she told him she was slightly indisposed but that she was getting better.He insisted on coming down to see her which she vehemently refused.That could spark another issue,she knew.It was better to stay away from trouble than to beckon it to come.
She dropped the magazine in her hand,and concentrated on the Lunch hour programme on tv,when the door bell sounded,she almost jumped out of her skin,she called Nnamdi to get the door,she prayed it was not Chuks,it couldn't be,she had just gotten off the phone not less than thirty minutes.
"God." She gasped,the unmistakable voice of her mother-in-law sounded before she looked up,Jane wished the ground would open up and swallow her,this was wrong timing,she pulled the scarf around her neck so that it covered her arms too.
Funmi came in carrying a pink handbag,she wore a flowing white kaftan dress.She was glowing.She didn't even look a day over fifty years."Good afternoon dear." She smiled beautifully coming in.
"Mummy good afternoon." She smiled,"You didn't tell me you will be visiting."
"Is that the reason,you won't even offer me seat?" Funmi laughed.
"Oh please have your seat ma." She showed her to the sofa.Funmi sat down comfortably and dropped her bag.
"Nnamdi." Jane called.
"Ma." Nnamdi reported by her side greeting Funmi.
"Please get Mummy something cold to drink." Jane said to him.
"I was passing by,and decided to say hello to you at the store,your manager informed me that you were slightly indisposed,so I decided to check on you." Funmi finished and accepted a glass from Nnamdi.
"That's true ma."
"I hope you're better now,is it a baby?" She winked.
Jane laughed,"No ma,I am just a bit down."
"You look pale,maybe you should see a doctor." She suggested."How are my children.?"
"They are fine o,they'll soon be back from school." Jane said glancing at the wall clock.
The two women discussed about the forthcoming christmas and how business was booming,until Funmi decided to take her leave.She called Nnamdi to get the basket of fruit and shopping bag from the boot of her car,they contained the goods she brought for her grandchildren.Jane thanked her,and Funmi embraced her,she flinched and quickly stepped back.
Funmi was surprised,"What's wrong with you?" She asked,"You look hurt."
"Nothing ma,I am fine." She feigned a smile.
"No."Funmi countered."You're not."She insisted taking a step closer to her.
"Mama." Jane said,"I am okay."
"So why did you step back like I was fire."
"Nothing."
The scarf around her neck and arm slipped off,and the bruises on her arm was glaring.Funmi's mouth opened in shock."What happened to you?" She made to touch jane but she flinched.
"Sorry."
"Mummy its nothing,I fell down the stairs." She said in such a convincing way,but Funmi wasn't fooled.Oh no,why did this have to happen.
"Is this what I think it is." Funmi asked,anger sipping into her face.
Jane was quiet,of all the people she would have loved to tell,her mother-in-law was not the last on the list.This was brewing fresh trouble,to think that her bruises were still fresh.
Jane closed her eyes,opened them and walked back to sit on the sofa.Funmi asked her to get up,and they went up the stairs."Tell me what happened to you?"
"I was at home,and power was out,I miscalculated and rolled down the stairs."She said.
"Look,I am your mother,not your mother-in-law,please tell me the truth,did my son touch you?"
Jane was touched that Funmi cared so much,she debated on telling the truth or lieing to cover her husband.
"Yes."
"You mean Jacob beat you like this?" She asked to verify.Funmi was not pleased with the countenance on her face.
Jane nodded and tears slipped down her face,the tears was rushing and she couldn't hold back.She was holding up too much than she could contain.
"I can't believe it,his demons are back." Funmi said getting up,she began to pace about.
"What are you talking about?"
"Did he tell you anything?"
"No ma."
"Did you do anything to him?"
"No mama,I did nothing,he would just angry without a reason and beat me up,there was a day he dropped me off in the middle of a cementary and drove off leaving me there,mummy I am tired." Jane wept like a baby,while Funmi consoled her,she had tears on her face which she tried to hide from Jane.
"I can't believe my son would ever harm anyone,talk more of you,he loves you so much."
"I don't think so,he has changed from the loving young man I married to something else,mummy I have lost my husband,I can't find my husband." Jane cried softly.
Funmi wiped Jane's tears,"Stop crying my child." She opened her bag,"I need to lambast that man myself." She searched for her phone.
"Please ma,don't call him,he'll beat me again." She pleaded.
"He wouldn't dare,I'll wait for him to come home,how could he do this to you?" Funmi fumed in anger.
"Mummy please".Jane knelt down.
Funmi helped her up,"Are the children aware of this?"
"No,but I intend to tell them soon."
"No my dear,you can't tell them please,they are still too young."
Jane was quiet while she sobbed.
"There is one thing I want to ask of you."
"Anything mummy."
"Please Biola must not hear of this,it will break her heart and our friendship,I promise to resolve everything,just keep her out of this please."
Jane nodded in the affirmative.
"Good,thank you my daughter." Funmi held her hands,and rocked them gently."I will wait for your husband."
"Do you have ingredients for pepper soup in the house?"
Jane nodded.
"I'll send your boy Nnamdi to get me some fresh fish,and I'll make you a tasty soup,meanwhile,you'll go into the bath,freshen up and join me downstairs."Funmi said.
Jane got up and obeyed her mother-in-law,while Funmi left for the kitchen,"Remember that I will always love you."
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Thanks for sharing

Always at your service sir/ma.

[size=16pt] Episode 111 [/size]



"What do you want with me?" Rekia said without turning back,she knew that cologne any where.
Adekunle removed his jacket and threw it on the sofa,he loosened his tie and rolled up his sleeves,he was here for business."I demand an explanation." His voice was laced with a certain coolness she couldn't grasp.
"Look,I didn't invite you here,and I owe you no freaking explanation." Rekia hissed,got up and made to walk out of the sitting room,but Adekunle pulled her back.
She was taken aback,but kept her cool,on a normal day,she would not have hesitated to grease his face with a good slap,but her hands were stuck by her side.
She returned to her seat,and picked the remote,"Would you like a drink?"She said,letting her guards down.
Adekunle wanted to turn her down,but he needed something to calm his jaunting nerves,and juice wouldn't do."Do you have whiskey?" He asked.
Rekia got up and returned with a half filled bottle and a glass,he served himself,after two straight shots.he felt better.
"I want to know the truth about what my sister said." He spoke looking down.
Rekia's heart did a quick summersault,she knew it,he wanted to find out the truth.she picked the remote,and put off the tv set."Does it matter?"
"Start talking please."
Rekia walked to him,grabbed the glass and filled it to the brim,gulped it down and closed her eyes,it burned down her throat rapidly.
"Rekia Mustapha is my name,I was born and bred in Lagos,my parents are from Kano,and I am an only child. I was eleven when I noticed a round hard mould on my chest,I informed my mother when she came back from work,she asked me to pull off my blouse,she examined my chest and laughed,my mum said I had started growing a breast... .... ...."
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marianneada:
Dancing azonto,I'm counting days o.u're a darling!

Stop counting the days.....Updates drops in a jiffy.

marianneada:
Thanks for d wonderful lengthy update,but waiting till next year will make me forget d storyline,pls let it be a joke o.

Update comes up on this Friday..

Lyoncrescent:
One Secret Revealed. Waiting Patiently for Jacobs Secret. Excellent writing as always and thanks a lot for the updates.

You're welcome sir.

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Jane arranged the table,and the kids joined her."Go up and tell daddy that dinner is ready." She said to Adam.
Adam got up and disappeared up the stairs,while mother and daughter conversed.
"So,tell me,have you made up your mind on what you would like santa to give you for christmas?" Jane smiled,arranging her hair into a hair net.
"Not yet mummy,I have always wanted a Piano,and dad said Santa would not get me one until I turned ten,so I want a bike." Eve smiled,already seeing Santa in her minds's eye.
"Bike? Boys ride bikes."
"I know mum,but Adam would not let me ride his,and I really love bikes." Eve insisted.
"Alright,we'll just pray that Santa grants your wish." She smiled and held her daughters hands.They both looked up to see Jacob coming down with Adam.
They had dinner of semovita and egusi soup,the children chatted excitely as they ate.Aisha cleared the dishes after they left the table.Jacob watched the 8pm news,leafed through the paper while enjoying a bottle of drink.
Jane on her part,went up to their room,showered and got into bed.She was surprised when Chuks called her,he rambled on,about how his day went and insisted that she share with him,how she spent her day too.She was happy,these were the things that she and Jacob enjoyed doing earlier in their marriage,but now things had changed,they were always at each others throat over one thing or the other.
Her phone rang again,this time it was her manager.Their stocks had arrived,she had to go over to the port to monitor her goods,and the manager was also coming along,that'll be first thing tomorrow morning.
She was beginning to doze off,when her phone buzzed again,it was Hannah.Her sister was full of news,she was really having a nice time with her husband.She smiled,truly happy for her sister.How time flies,young girls of some years ago and here she was married with two beautiful children and her baby sister happily married.
"How are you tonight?" Jane's eyes flickered towards the door as her husband strolled in.
Jane wondered if he was on the phone with someone or if that question was actually meant for her."How are you tonight dear?" He repeated.
Wow! Strange but true,she mused."I'm fine and you?"
"Good." He settled on the dressing table."Can I ask you a question?"
Here we come,she thought to herself,"Shoot."
"Who am I to you?"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"Just answer."
"My husband." She said sitting up in bed.
"Glad to hear that." He scoffed."One thing is,I am trying hard to make things go back to how it was,don't make them hard for me."
"Okay."
"When was the last time you cooked my meal?"
Jane was taken back,she sighed,"I assist with your meal almost everyday."
"Assist?"
"Yes."
"You're meant to cool my meals,not assist.At times,I wonder if I married Nnamdi and Aisha or you?" He said getting up,he paced about the room.
"I really don't get your point."
"Starting from now,I want you to prepare all my meals."
Jane blinked rapidly,"Are you serious about this?"
"Isn't that a wifely duty,or have I asked for too much?Cook my meals."
"You know I run a store."
"And I also know you've got a manager and nothing short of eighteen staff on your monthly payroll." He said.
"Hhmmmm" she exhaled." When did you come up with this? Whatever! It's still my store,my work."
"I own the store,I own you,everything that you are and have,belongs to me,no controversy." He said,looking at her,eyeball to eyeball.
Jane fought wihin herself to maintain her cool,to stay out of trouble.
"Just do as I say and there'll be no trouble."
"Please tell me,this is a joke." She got up from bed,fastening the belt on her robe tight.
Jacob said nothing,"What's eating you up that you cannot share? What exactly is the matter with you Jacob?" She asked.
"You beat me up at will,force yourself on me,you want me to do all your biddings,and now you come up with this."
"Well,you left me no choice,did you?"
"How?"
"I realised you had too much time on your hands."
"I don't get you."
"Just remember,when next you're visiting your new found psychologist friend,leave my kids at home."
Oh,so this was it? She laughed."I understand now."
"I just hope you're still going to understand when I begin to have friends of the opposite sex,because not only am I going to visit them,I'll bring them home.So get ready to be an hospitable host."He smirked his lips.
"Over my dead body." Jane spat.
A heavy thud sounded,it was the sound of his hands on her cheeks,she saw thunder and lightening blinding her eyes,without thinking,she raised her hand,putting all her energy into it, striked him back with full force on his face.
Jacob lost it,eyes blazings,and fingers in a fist,he shut the door with his leg and it jammed,he began to loose his belt."You're not going to forget this in a hurry." He said.
Jane couldn't bear to look up,she closed her eyes as the first lash landed on her.....












See ya next year....

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"Dad can you cook?" Adam asked buckling his dad's shoe in his parents bedroom.Jacob smiled,"Yes,I can boil water,rice and noodles."
"No" Adam shaked his head,"Can you cook jollof rice? Bake cup cakes and ice cream?"
Jacob burst into laughter,"No,I am not a chef,I am a business man." Adam looked up. "Huh"
"Why? Do you want me to get you some cup cakes?" Jacob asked ruffling his son's hair.
"Well,Chioma's dad can cook."
"Is Chioma your classmate?
"No,she's mum's friend's daughter."
Jacob blinked,not getting it,"Your mum has a friend whose daughter is Chioma?"
"Yes daddy,he is also a doctor,a psychol...something."
"Psychologist?"
"Yes,he is a psych...psychologist."
"Did Chioma tell you all this?"
"No,her dad told us."
"Okay,wait.Chioma's dad is your mummy's friend."
"Yes,he is,he has a nice place just like ours,and a big kitchen." Adam opened his arms wide to describe how big the kitchen was.
"Dad,he cooked for us....I,Eve,mummy,Chioma and himself." Adam explained further.
"That's so good of him." Jacob stood up from the dressing table."Now,stay with Nnamdi,tell your mummy I'll be back soon,just want to hang out with my friends."
"Hang out?"
"I want to go and visit my friends,that's what it means,be a good boy for daddy okay." Adam walked his father to his car and waved as he drove out.
Jacob sighed,these were the stuffs that often got him angry.Why should a married woman go visiting another woman's husband?Perhaps she had too much time on her hands,he had to find a way to keep her busy.
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"Please pick upppppp." She said aloud,as she dialled her brothers number for the umptenth time that afternoon.She was off for lunch break,she was spending it in her office.She had been doing this for the past one week.
She got off her seat,and unbuttoned the two upper buttons on her blue stripped shirt,the air was cool.she was glad it was a personal office.He wasn't picking his calls,she had tried his line with another number,and he picked at the third trial but the moment he recognised her voice,the line went dead.
She tried Kelvin's line too,he wasn't picking,to add insult to injury,he wasn't responding on his social media accounts too.But wait,what is his own self in all this?the least he could have done was support her.Or would he have allowed his younger brother to marry a woman like....Rekia.
She had met his absence on the two occassions she paid his house a visit.she returned to her seat,everyone kept saying she should apologise,but what for? Was it for being honest? Or should she have glued her mouth?
Five hours later,office closed but she wasn't eager to leave.Everything had changed at home,she and Rekia lived as flat mate,not a single conversation passed between them.They cooked separately and washed separately.The house was very boring.The last thing she wanted to do was fill Hannah's ears with this latest jargons,let her just enjoy her honey in the moon.
Her watch read 6pm on the dot,she picked her bag,and unplugged her phone from where she was charging it.The office was as quiet as a grave yard.she got up picked her jacket and changed into rubber sandals.The closing of a door jolted her,someone else was there,who was it?
She began to panic at once,perhaps it was one of the guards on duty.she held the edge of her heels,made the sign of the cross and opened the door carefully.Turning towards the corridor,she saw her boss walking towards the elevator.
"Good evening sir." She greeted joining him in the elevator.
He was surprised to see her,"Toun,you're still around,how was work today?" The elevator made a sound,and began to descend.Mr Tolu had asked her out before but she had turned him down politely and since then they stayed friends and nothing more and that didn't affect their office relationship.
"Fine sir."
"How are your friends?"
"They're fine too." She smiled.The elevator stopped,and they got out.They walked out together.Mr Tolu began to walk to the car park,to get his car,while Toun walk towards the gate.
"Where's your car?" He asked.
"Its faulty." She said.
"Let me give you a ride then."
She walked to meet him,got in the car,"Thank you sir."
"I've told you to stop addressing me as sir." He drove out giving the security man a thousand naira note,the man thanked him profusely waving to them.
Toun was glad that someone was finally paying her some attention since last week,"So what kept you at the office?"
She was enjoying Kiss Daniel's song 'Mama' that played on the radio,"Just tidying up my table."
"How about we do dinner?"
"I am not a good person for company tonight."
"Your presence alone will do." Tolu insisted.Since she needed company badly herself,she agreed and they found a nice restaurant.Dinner was good and Tolu was quite a good company,he offered to drive her home but she declined,a taxi would be better.she couldn't risk someone seeing her with another man.
They walked towards his car,and a young lady waved her to stop and gave her a card.
"Your card?" Toun asked the lady?
"No,that man over there." She pointed at a black toyota camry,and she saw Kelvin get in the car with another man,she recognised the other man,he was Anthony,Kelvin's friend.
By the time,she recovered,the young lady was gone,she starred at the card in her hands,it was Kelvin's,at the back of the card,he wrote."I hope you enjoyed your dinner." In a black pen.
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Never put your trust in man,for he would ever fail,only put your trust in God for he would never fail.Humans were creatures who shouldn't be trusted.How would she have known that her own friend would betray her.
Rekia got down from the swing and walked towards the children pool,at the amusement park.she stood there quietly and watched the children in different sizes,colours,shape,sex,and name jump into the shallow water,throwing balls,some were just splashing water and others ran after each other.
And for the first time,it hit her,would she ever have kids of her own? Ofcourse not.she smiled wearily.She was diagnosed of the very rare MRKH-Mayer-Rockitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome,I bet you don't understand,"I was born missing my uterus and upper two thirds of my vagina,my cervix and womb." She mused to herself.Just because I was 'abnormal',I would never be able to have my own children.
She had come here to run away from thoughts that were driving her crazy,only to find out.They followed her about.Who was going to understand her plight? No one. Because a common girl would never be able to fathom what it means,not to have....not to....
Rekia sniffed quickly,blinking back the tears that threatened to spill,the cool breeze blew cold on her face,and she felt a little better,she wished there was someone to share with.
But who was going to understand how she had felt since the inception of her predicament,life was just not fair.Yes people say it,but life was too unfair to her.For every single girl going through this rare condition.Why Rekia? Why not Adetoun or Hannah? Or even that beautiful female walking by or you.Why not you? Why me?
God is partial,don't ask me if I am a believer,I am,I know God and I know he truly exists,but why did he choose me of all those female born on that day.Rekia lamented to herself.
She began to walk away from the children pool towards the open food parlour,where the crowd miled about,at the first sight of pizza,her tummy began to rumble softly,she moved towards the lady with a apron and ordered for one,it was packed and given to her.she bought a can of iced coke too.She turned back brought some snacks,a plate of fried rice and chicken,snail soup and a plate of strawberry flavoured ice cream.
Her pack was now heavy,as she moved in search of a booth,she found one and sat down,placing the pack on the table.she had lost her appetite already.
"Hello." A voice said faintly. Rekia doubted if that was for her.she brought out the can coke,opened it and drank it to the last drop,squeezed the can and dropped it to the ground,it landed with a creak.
"Hello."
She turned to a see man standing behind her,she faced her front,wishing she had stayed back at home.
"I'm talking to you beautiful." He said,his voice louder.
Rekia fished for the plate of cream,and dug her spoon into it,the first spoon landed in her mouth,and she loved it."Can I keep your company?"
"Are you dumb! stupid,deaf or blind,can't you see that I don't need your freaking company,yuck." Rekia spat on the ground.
"Soiled mood I guess,I am Yaro,here's my card,please give me a call when you can." He passed the card to her.She received it with a smile,got up and tore the card into shreds right under his nose."Please go to hell." She hissed,carried her pack with one hand,and her unfinished cream in another hand ,she sashayed away.
She showed the security men her ticket,and she was allowed to leave the park.she drove her toyota camry out,and sped on.Please don't ask me how I got the car,I actually asked someone to arrange it for me quickly,paid in cash,-huh? Would I have paid in kind?-collected the proper documents.Buying the car was the first thing I did after I was discharged from the hospital.I couldn't depend on anyone's car,I needed to be mobile.she was driving at a high speed.The traffic light indicated for her to stop but before she could stop,she had rammed her car into someone's.
"Shit!" She swore under her breath.Luckily there was no police or Lastma officer in sight,the light changed and she parked off the road.
The owner of the car got down,and began to walk towards her,oh no! Why him? Of all the cars she could have bashed.she let out a hiss.she had damaged his rear light.
Adekunle was surprised to see her,short of words,he began to walk back to his car "Oh no." She gasped,she got back into her and hurried to meet him.
"Here is fifteen thousand naira for the tail light." She said stretching the money towards him.Adekunle shaked his head,"Its alright,don't worry,I'll get it fixed."
"No way,take this from me." Her hands were still stretched.He starred at her and made no effort to take the money.She flung the money in his car and walked out of his sight.
Adekunle picked the money and followed after her,"Have your money."He dropped it in her car."Please stop this forced bravado,its not going to work with me,you owe me an explanation for all that happened."
Rekia scoffed,"I don't owe you any explanation man,so get the fucck out of my way."She eyed him.Adekunle brought his head into the car,starring right into her eyes,piercing her very soul,he brought his lips closer to hers and she lifted her chin up,closed her eyes,expectant lips parted and heart fluttering.
"Huh,its beating fast right?" He said touching her chest.She opened her eyes."Now you owe me a better explanation." He walked away,got into his car and drove off puffing black smoke into the air.
Rekia exhaled deeply,her head dropped on the steering,she began to sob quietly,only if Adetoun had not run her big,wide mouth openly,perhaps she wouldn't be in this situation now.There was a tap on the glass.she quickly wiped her tears and before she could raise her head,a card fell on her leg,a figure walked away briskly towards a car behind her,what was the idiot's name self? She picked the card,"Yaro Yahaya" she said aloud.

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If Janet was nervous,it was showing.She smiled at Eve through the mirror.They were on their way to Chuks place.She was driving and the kids were seated at the back seat.
Thoughts of Rekia flashed through her mind,as a picture of her pale face lyong on the hospital bed flashed across her mind.She had been happy when the doctor discharged her.Her husband paid the bills and she drove her home.She didn't utter a word through out the journey home.And when she asked if she could come in,Rekia had told her that she was not up to conversation,she thanked her and drove off,just like that.
Toun had come over to their place during the week one evening,Jacob and Toun had a lenghty discussion but she had no idea what they were discussing about.She guessed it was about Rekia's issue.She also spoke with Toun,and she had expressed her strong dislike for her recent attitude to which she apologised,but she had told her that the only person who deserved that apology was Rekia,from her disposition,it didn't sit well with her.
"Stop that." She said on seeing Adam removing the fancy bands on Eve's hair.
Adam already removed about five pieces in his hand,"She asked me to remove it." He said.
"Its okay,now put them back." She concentrated on her driving while Adam replaced the bands.
She felt nervous on the inside,what if he didn't like her cloth?she had settled for the blue print blouse with matching blue flay skirt,and a flat white shoe.Her make up was simple too.But she couldn't help but feel conscious about how she looked.
She checked the address on her phone again,taking the second turning into the close.she found the third building.She horned and the big brown gate slid open.she drove in,and killed the engine.
"Huh" she breathed out.
"We are here now,open the door and get down,be careful." She cautioned.
"Good afternoon ma." A short man walked towards her."Please come in,Doctor has been expecting you." He led the way and the children followed.she walked behind them.
She loved the spacious compound,the playground and a pool.she longed for a dip.They walked into a corridor and then a door opened.
"Hello children." He said,his voice beautiful and calm.
"Good afternoon sir." Adam and Eve chorused.
"Hello.." A young voice sounded behind them.
They turned to see a pretty faced little girl,almost of same age with the twins.She had a beautiful contagious smile splashed across her face,her hair was up in a bond,but some had escaped.she removed a strand from her face."You must be Mrs Jane Smith,Good afternoon ma." She curtsied.
"How are you dear?" Jane replied.As Chuks led them into the large sitting room.
"I'm fine ma,thank you." She smiled in return.
"Good afternoon Mrs Smith."
"Good afternoon Dr Chuks."
"You're welcome please have your sit." He beckoned to them.
Adam and Eve settled in a three seater sofa and Chioma joined them happily,while Jane sat on a sofa facing the flat screen tv.
"I hope it was not hard getting here?" Chuks asked.
Jane smiled,"No"
"My dad would not stop talking about you,he said you looked beautiful and that he liked you already." Chioma said innocently.
Jane was stunned,
"I can see for myself that you're beautiful ma." She said.
"You're beautiful too." Jane smiled shyly. "Please don't mind her,she's quite a talkative." Adam said,he didn't feel embarrassed.
"I like Adam and Eve too,but I am older than them,anyway that doesn't seem to matter,I am going to be friends with them,even though dad told me that I can't have a boyfriend until I turn sixteen,but Kayla has a boyfriend and she's just eight." Chioma said.
"Is Kayla your friend?" Jane asked curious.
Chuks sighed,"Kayla is a cartoon star,Chioma that's enough,don't keep our guests,the food will turn cold."
They all moved to the dinning table situated right in the kitchen,it was a big room,there was a tv on the wall,and all other modern equipments for cooking.
Chuks blessed the meal and they began to eat,Chioma broke the silence at the table,"Do you know that dad prepared this meal,isn't it tasty?"
"It is delicious." Jane smiled.
"Yes it is." Eve answered shyly holding her fork.
"Well,dad is a professional chef,you need to see the cup cakes that he baked for you guys,he also made ice cream for us,oh,I love you dad." She winked.
"I love you too." Chuks answered.
There was not a moment peace at the table,as Chioma continued to chatter endlessly.Lunch was superb,as they spoon ate liquid chocolates.
They were back to the sitting room,"Adam and Eve will you please come to my room,let me show you my toys." She said to the kids.
They followed Chioma to her room,leaving Jane and Chuks in the sitting room."I'm glad you came." He said,picking the remote control,he lowered the volume of the tv set.
Jane smiled,"Its my pleasure."She felt at home.
"Can I call you Jane?"
"Yes,you can."
"That's cool,will you tell me about myself?"
"Interrogation room." She smiled.
"No,not all,I only want to know you better."
"Please don't ask me out,I am a happily married woman."
Chuks laughed watching her flustering lashes,"You used to be a happily married woman Jane,I can see it all over your face,the truth is I love you as a friend,who wouldn't? You're lovely to look at her."
"I don't intend to crash your home,and this is not a pick up line,its not a habit,I don't usually do this,and I don't know why I am doing this,but I promise not to do anything to jeopardise your home."
Jane relaxed in her seat,"Its alright,maybe we should talk about you then."
"I am Chuks Anumunu,a talkative and I am widowed."
Jane couldn't help to smile.
"I wooed my first and last girlfriend at the age of fifteen,and we got married ten years later.we were married for ten years,and we had our first child seven years ago.Her name was Joyce,she died at childbirth but not without leaving me a princess,a replica of herself."He smiled."You're the first woman I am telling the story of my life,since I lost Joyce.
"I'm sorry about her demise."
"Its alright,I have three major concerns in this world,God,Chioma,My parents and my work."
"Really?" Jane asked for lack of something to say.
"Yeah,Jane I want to be your friend,am I welcome?"
"You are."
"I will like us to do this again,just you and I."
"No problem." She stylishly glanced at her watch,it was some minutes past four.She wanted to get home before her husband."Thank you so much for your hospitality,we would like to be on our way now."
"I wish you wouldn't have to leave."
"Oh"
"Just kidding."He added."Let me get the kids,I'll be right back."
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