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i was about replying mum scornfully when my phone stopped me. i made to ignore it but it kept ringing.

"hello, who is this?". i said watching mum walk out of the room smiling satisfactorily.

"its Phila mike!"

"hey ....hey! where have you been?". i said excitedly aware of a sudden relief in my heart.

"am sorry i haven't called for a while, been very busy running errands for dad ".

"Your call is the right timing. Am more than grateful you did call at the minute i was almost drowned".

"Drowned?". she asked.

"Yeah, drowned. let me not bore you with lame talk. Where are you?". I asked hopefully me meet.

"actually, am in town. can you meet me up at ,my house?

Ruth left me in a precarious state with Sandra. I couldn't look her in the face i buried my face in my hands less concerned of my nude. Sandra remained in her standing position with her hands folded across her breast. She suddenly sat on the armrest of the couch beside me. I raised my head slightly and turned to her, our eyes caught each others and i quickly retrieved it.

"Mike!" she called.

I remained motionless.

''What have you to say concerning this?". Her voice was strained and low.

I looked pitifully at her and tried to speak up but was constrained by my low self esteem.

"mike, am talking to you".

I nodded and faced the floor.

"how can you be nodding?! speak up will you?!". She yelled.

I shook to the sound of her voice and said.

"yes she is".

Sandra stood up and walked silently to the window and was pacing out. Then she asked in a low subtle tone.

"and about last night, did you keep me stranded just because you wanted to sleep with Ruth? i want the truth please". Her eyes were still looking out.

I didn't know what to respond. so i kept mute looking behind Sandra.

"please answer me". Her voice depicted hurt.

I felt crushed inside and couldn't find a lie to defend myself so i remained quiet.

"Mike, could you please answer me?" she said again in a low tone.

I caught her wiping off tears from her eyes. This broke my heart . so i stood up and went to her slowly not minding i was naked.

"its you i love baby, its you i want to be with, i only did what i did out of pity for Ruth. i knew her long before i knew you, she has been supportive to my family all the while you were absent. please am sorry". i said kneeling and held her across her waist.

"mike". she called.

i looked up and was expecting a two edged sword to precede my anticipated statement from her.

"let go of me". she said slowly.

i refused and fastened my grip on her.

" Let go of me!" she yelled and sprung up with her hands struggling to break from my grip.
She succeeded in breaking free and moved away from me. I noticed she had tears lodged in her eyes. I slowly stood up facing her. She looked at me for a while a started crying. I made to hold her but she restrained me with a hand.

“to think I was going to break the news to you after sex”. She said.

I looked stunned and gave her a questioning look.

“ it doesn’t matter anymore, just get out of my house” she said coldly.

I made to move closer to her but she went to the door and opened it avoiding my eyes.

“Please put on your clothes, your unclothedness disgust me”. She said still avoiding me.

I sluggishly went to get my clothes and slowly put it on.

“Please hurry up”. She said

I was already done and went closer to her.

“ am very sorry. Please forgive me.” I said

She looked me in the face with hate and disgust beaming profusely.

“ mike, you are an opportunist and a gold digger! You don’t deserve my type. I was only charmed by your good looks and foolishly thought I had a future with you. But for you to ignore my call and oblige another woman while I am waiting shows where your heart lies. Get out and never cross my path. If I ever see you around my house I will send my boys after you”. She said in a cold tone.

“Am sorry” I said.

She pushed me out and was about to close the door before she extended her hands. I looked at her puzzled wondering what she means.

“The keys”. She said.

I pitifully handed it to her. She snatched it from me and banged the door to my face.

At home Ruth was absent. I searched the whole house but she wasn’t there. So I dialed her number in anger, it rang and she didn’t pick up. Just then mum walked in and saw the look on my face.

“mike, whats it ?” mum asked.

I looked maliciously at her then walked out on her to my room. She followed me and retorted.

“mike, I said whats the problem?”.

“Both of you have succeeded in spoiling my dream. Both of you have succeeded in sending Sandra away. Now you can go ahead and get married to your best daughter in-law cause I am not interested anymore. Am going to send her all the money she had spent on us”. I raged.

Mums face was lightened up with a note of excitement. And this greatly puzzled me.

“that a good news”. She said grinning.

Thomas walked me to the parking lot resisting every resistance from me to loose him. His car was packed close to mine . The she male grumbly walked away from us and took the front seat of Thomas's car looking bitchily at his manicured finger nails.

I forgot to state how the she male looked. He wore lip gloss and a light make-up that gave him a feminine face. He had a very low cut with a pair of earrings. His hugged elastic black top was opened to his collarbone revealing his slim physique, upon a very tight pink jeans that hung slightly above his ankle and a pair of yellow feminine sandals.

"Whose car is this?" Thomas asked looking with keen interest at the SUV.

"A friends." I said trying to ignore further enquiries.

He came closer to me and whispered. "What about my gun?"

I was shocked at this question. But I had to have an answer for the question. So I said without thinking.

"It's safe".

Thomas smiled and looked at the she male chewing radically and eyeing him maliciously. He ignored him and turned to me.

" please I need it back". He said in a whisper smiling nervously.

" okay, I will get it across to you ". I said.

He patted my shoulder smiling and went to his car. I had just driven a little distance before it occurred to me that retrieving the gun won't be easy judging by the incidence at Jacky's place.

I got home and packed the car at a neighbors then snuck in cautiously into the house looking out for any sign of Ruth or Mum. I was about sneaking into my room after spotting Ruth sleeping on the couch when my phone rang. I struggled to retrieve it from my pocket retreating immediately.

" hello". I said without looking at the name on the phone.

" Mike, where are you? ".

I screened through my head to place the feminine voice tiptoeing downstairs.

" Mike are you there?". The voice came again.

It then struck me. Sandra's.

"Hey". I said.

" Where have you been? I was expecting you to call". She sounded worried.

" am sorry, I have been cruising around in my car". I said trying to sound cheerful keeping my tone down.

" I thought we were going to celebrate it at my place? ". She said sounding down.

" am sorry. I will see you tomorrow morning, I promise. I have stuff to handle at home". I said.

Someone's shadow moved pass ,I turned to see who it was but found no one.

" can't you just come over this night?" She said passionately pathetic.

"Okay. Let's see how it goes if I can round up on time". I said hastily, aware of someone eavesdropping.

" am expecting you". She said.

" alright dear". I retorted and hung up.

I went upstairs aware someone most have overhead most my conversation. When I got upstairs, I found Ruth still sleeping. I was tiptoeing into my room when her voice startled me.

" you are welcome ".

I turned to her. She struggled up raising her head over the backrest of the chair.

" where have you been? ". She said sounding sleepy.

"I have been around". I said nervously.

" are you hungry? ". She asked .

I looked surprised at her.

" hey, stop acting all dumb with me". She said standing up. " would you like rice and vegetables?". She said with her hands on her waist.

I just nodded. She disappeared into the kitchen, leaving me looking flabbergasted behind her.

Everything went well between I and Ruth as if nothing happened earlier. She wholeheartedly bought my lie. But mum revisited the issue on her return, but Ruth surprisingly spoke on my behalf which made mum lashed me about betraying the only girl who truly loves me.

The night of that day, I and Ruth resolved everything through make up sex in my room. We could actually have sex because my brother slept at his girlfriend's.

Even though she was wrapped in my arms sleeping peacefully, my heart raced on how to relay the ill news of her pregnancy to Sandra. I was up half of the night thinking. This affected my feelings towards her.

The next day, I tried to act normal pleasing Ruth in every way possible. Then a call came through from Jacky reminding me of my night of initiation. I was able to know he left town to see his parents in the village which gave me a brilliant idea to fetch the gun at his place.

I found myself at Jacky's place looking under his foot match for his apartment key. I retrieved it and went straight into the house, going through his stuff in search for the gun. I went through everywhere but couldn't find it. I had already lost hope and sat on the couch miserably when a thought crossed my mind to check under the refrigerator. There it was, I quickly picked it up, wrapped it in a newspaper, went straight to my car and drove off.

I was home few minutes later. Hurried upstairs. Ruth was in the kitchen, so I snuck into my room trying not to call attention. But she caught up with me putting the gun under my bed.

" I heard some one walked in". She said standing at the entrance of my room with knife in her hand.

I turned abruptly towards her. And quickly stood up.

" what are you doing under the bed? ". She asked suspiciously.

" nothing. Just retrieving my pen". I said walking out of the room to tame further suspicion.

" would you like to eat?" She asked.

" okay. What do you have?"

" am making salad". She said excitedly.

Just then, my phone rang. It was from Sandra. I looked at Ruth who returned with an unapproving stare. She nodded and went to the kitchen before I took the call.

" Mike. Where are you?! Am so wet!". Came Sandra's voice.

I looked towards the kitchen before replying.

" am sorry, I will be with you soon. Give me a few minutes ".

" I am giving you an hour. Or else am coming over to your house. I can't hold myself anymore. You allowed me sleep alone last night and kept me waiting. If I don't see you here in an hour time am coming to make love to you at your place". Sandra said and hung up.

I stood up and went to the kitchen. Ruth turned the moment I came in.

"Are you going out again?" She asked in disgust.

" I have to return the car. It's urgent ". I said.

Ruth looked at me and said nothing.

" I won't be long. please keep my food, I'll soon join you ". I said not sounding assuring enough to my ears.

She nodded and went back to splicing the cabbage.

I was at Sandra's few minutes later. She couldn't wait for me to come in before she grabbed me on the neck hungrily kissed me, jumping on me, crossing her legs across my waist, nude. I responded passionately taking in what she gave.

We ended up on the couch with Sandra ripping off my shirt and feasting on on body while I held back a moan. She brought down my pant and took in all of my bleeping rod deep down her throat.

I was lost in extreme sensation from what she did with her mouth when suddenly someone walked in on us. I jerked back immediately to see who it was . lo and behold it was Ruth.

I covered myself up with my trouser while Sandra used my sleeve top to cover up her breast.

" what are you doing here?!". Sandra demanded.

Ruth looked at me pitifully, shaking vehemently. I couldn't face her so I buried my face in my hands.

" answer me! How did you get here?!". Sandra barked.

Ruth looked at Sandra ominously and started walking towards her aggressively. Sandra apparently knew danger was brewing, stood up to face her still clinging to the covering on her breast.

" get out of my house before u get you arrested !" Sandra commanded.

Before I raised my head. Ruth was on Sandra, punching and dragging her hair. While Sandra guided her unclothedness giving room for Ruth to meet her advantage.

I quickly intervened pulling Ruth off Sandra. She bit my finger and almost ripped it off until I let go, she left me and went back to attacking Sandra. I jumped on Ruth again and dragged her while she held on to Sandra's hair. It took some effort to get her hands off Sandra's hair.

Ruth shouted on top of her voice raining abuses and struggling to break loose as I struggled to tame her. As soon as Sandra was out of Ruth's grip, she ran inside the house and came out nude with a pistol wielding it ominiosly at Ruth. I quickly stood in front Ruth with my hand stretched out.

" Mike! Get out of my way let me blow this bloody civilians head off!!!" She shouted aggressively.

" Sandy! Sandy! Please calm down! Please... ". I said apologetically.

"Mike!!!" She yelled. " get out of my way right now!".

Ruth held on to my back frighteningly, hiding her face shivering.

I walked closer to Sandra slowly still shielding Ruth with my body. While Sandra looked for a way to get at Ruth.

" sweetie.. Calm down..take it easy..think of it, if you kill her , its murder! Would you like to be called a murderer?" I said, coming closer to reach for the gun.

" if I kill her right here, nothing will happen. My boys will take care of the mess". She raged wielding the gun carelessly towards me.

I was close enough to touch the tip of the pistol. Then I gently held her hand and made to take the gun from her before she retreated into the room. Ruth sank on the chair with her hands on her chest panting heavily. It was then I realized I was nude.

I took a long look at Ruth who was completely oblivious of my stare. Then sat beside her with my hands on my jaw thinking of what would have happened. Sandra popped out of the room shortly in a long blue stripped gown.

" what is she still doing here?!" Sandra yelled.

" leave him alone!". Ruth retorted standing to to her feet to face Sandra squarely.

I and Sandra exchanged a surprise look.

" am pregnant for him! I guess he hasn't told you. You are not welcomed in his house as well ,ask his mother!" . Ruth yelled confidently.

This information paralyzed Sandra she just looked at me as though I suddenly grew horns. I was swollen up in confusion and shame that I felt the ground would open bury me.

" is that true?" Sandra finally asked.

I couldn't bring myself to say anything to her so I remained mute.

" you see, he can't say anything, ask him again perhaps he would tell you we made sweet passionate love again last night ". Ruth said in a malicious grin.

" get out of my House!" Sandra yelled.

Ruth dusted her shirt and trouser. Looked me in the face and said smiling.

" see you at home sweetie " Ruth said and blew me a mockery kiss.

I returned home that day feeling a little lost. I had to bring the car home because I couldn’t guarantee its safety at jack’s anymore. There Ruth was, sleeping with a smile on the couch. The cut on my finger left me with a slight pain. I went straight to my room to reason things out. The urge to involve Sandra was so pressing; again the fear of putting Jacky in danger tamed me. I dozed off and was awoken by a call. It was from Amaka. What would she possibly want this time? Then I answered with an open mind.

“Hello” I said in a sleepy tone.

“Mike. Could you come over please?”

“What’s the problem?” I asked with a note of disgust.

“George is dead!” she said in a depressing tone.

I searched my head to figure who George is, but wouldn’t make out anything.

“Who is George?” I asked.

“The guy you met at my place. He died on his way to the airport".

I stood up abruptly. My mind went straight to what the voodoo man had said. A slight cold engulfed me.

“How?” I asked.

“Mike please come over am in pain” she said.

“I’ll see you tomorrow its already dark”. I said .

She hung abruptly leaving me in a huge dilemma. Another weight on my head. my thought went from what mum said about Sandra and Amaka's news about George, connecting it to the voodoo mans advice of me getting married to Amaka if I want to find peace. Getting married to Amaka sounded so disgusting to my ears it made me shiver.

The next day I got up early because I couldn’t sleep all night. I went to the car and was about driving off when Ruth came running towards me.

“What’s it? “ I asked in disgust.

“where are you going this early without checking on me?” she asked holding on to my car door through the opened window.
I looked angrily at her and tried with every effort in me not to say any provocative word. Then I managed to mutter.

“I have an appointment”. I said and made to reverse, again she refused to let go but shove a file on my face.

“who owns this? Its clearly stated that the owner of this SUV is you”. She said in a hostile way.

I was stunned to see the document in her possession. She opened the door before I realized what was going on.

“Lie! Deny it mike! That’s what you know how to do best, lie! “

I was short of words and was completely drained for argument that morning. So I closed the door and made to drive off, but she opened it again and held me on my shirt.

“You are not going anywhere without telling me who got you this car”. She said clinging tightly on my collar.

“let go young lady! Am not cut out for this this morning”.

Just then neighbors who were off to work came to intervene. I felt really embrace and struggle to get her hands off my shirt.
To make issue worse she was just clad in her pink transparent night gown that reveled most of her nude save for her white poker dotted pant every other of her anatomy was easily seen.

The brouhaha called mums attention. She obviously was on Ruth’s side. Claiming that I owed Ruth an explanation and herself inclusive. I knew I wouldn’t get out of this easily, so I came out of the car and walked out on them ignoring mums call and Ruth’s yell.

Few minutes later I was at Amaka’s house. She was completely drenched in her tears with few sympathizers looking all disheartened. I wasn’t good at comforting those in sorrow. So I took a seat besides her waiting her her companion to leave before I can throw in my condolence.

“Am sorry” I said the moment I was able to say something.

She nodded and sniff in. we said little to each other until the crowed died off. She came and embraced me in a mournful sob. I had no choice but to hold her back. The next thing I knew was a kiss on my neck , I was shocked at this. I tried to pull her away but she held on to me and continued kissing.

“Please mike, kiss me” she said in a shredded tone amidst tears and catarrh.

I was still contemplating but she grabbed my neck low and planted an aggressive kiss on my lips. I was drawn by pity and lust that made my groin bulge. We ended up having a hot sex in the sitting room with the doors open. Few times I saw someone come in and drew back immediately, I tried to caution her but she cared less and was desperately in need of what I was giving her. She moaned hysterically and cried as we made love.

I was still in my clothes save for my jeans that was pulled down slightly. She didn’t take off her gown either, I only raised it up just enough to penetrate. I discovered I needed the sex as much as she did. The stress in my head had completely drained the juice out of my faculty.
We both realized the stupidity in what we had just done few minutes after a fat lady came in looking embarrassed. I gracefully zipped up and smiled at the lady who looked away and turned to floor. Amaka was less concerned as she addressed the lady casually as though nothing happened.

I was out of Amaka’s house to face the war at my place. On a second thought, I navigated to a lounge to have a drink. Someone touched me on my shoulder. I turned to see Thomas smiling at me as though we were best bodies.

“Mike my man!” He said extending a handshake towards me.

I was completely lost for words and subconsciously shook his hand while he sat in front of me in a boisterous smile. I then noticed a girly guy by him who looked at me with so much contempt.

“Where have you been?” he asked excitedly.

The girly guy sat beside him leaning on his shoulder while he tried to shove him away with a nudge.

“you mean after the blackmail?” I asked cautiously looking at the she male who eyed me maliciously.

“Hahahahahahaha…. Come on man! Let bygone be bygone bro. could we pickup from our previous pace?” he asked extending a handshake.

I wondered if to shake him or not. Before I could make up my mind he had already took my hand and shook it excitedly.
The she male blew his gum and chew like a cheap LovePeddler. Still eying me maliciously. I ignored him and focused on Thomas.

“How about the boy and the police?”

“The case is still on. Investigation is really intensive. Don’t worry we swept all about you under the carpet”. He said smiling suspiciously.

nobody pays me for this. i cease the slightest opportunity at work to make post. last night i borrowed a friends phone to update. i only want to acknowledge Eketem for his gesture. i guess this is the end of the impostors post on family page.

"what is it?" i asked hastily.

He said nothing but pushed me backwards. I knew i had to listen to what they had to say and be diplomatic in my approach. The tall and muscular one pushed me towards a chair and i sat involuntarily. he then went back to his previous sit leaving me to my pounding heart.

I waited uneasily for them to say something, but they kept smoking silently. Jacky walked around the sitting room nervously while i followed him with my eyes. After what seem like forever in a few minutes the huge one finally spoke without looking at me.

"you are Mike?"

I started towards him and nodded nervously.

" i thought i asked someone a question". he barked at me.

"yes. i am mike"I couldn't recognize my voice.

The muscular one looked at me and said.

"you are the guy that has been giving us problem right? who are you?"

i couldn't make out what he meant by the question. so i looked stupidly at him.

" are you deaf?! i thought someone asked you a question?" the huge one barked.

" am..am.. sorry, i don't know what you mean by who i am". i muttered nervously.

" how do you even pass exams? whats there about who you are? could you answer the question ?!" the muscular one yelled.

" i am mike, a regular guy and ...." i was interrupted.

" would you shut up?! is that what i asked you?" the huge one raged looking aggressively at me." where do you belong?" he said.

" as...in..." i asked shivering.

" he is a no one ". Jacky said.

They both looked at him indicating that he should shut up. and they then turned to me.

" so you are a no one and you killed one of us". The huge one said.

"what should we do with him?" the muscular one asked.

"get a the white piece of cloth and a razor and blade his dix". The huge one said.

I looked nervously at the muscular one who stood up and brought a white piece of cloth and a razor and started walking towards me.

" let me have your thumb" the muscular one commanded.

i hesitated and looked at Jacky who nodded his approval.

i then gave him my thumb. he used the blade to cut my thumb and wiped it with the white cloth. Then he went back to his seat.

" young man" the bulky man called.

i looked at him .

" do you know what that means?" he asked molding his weed.

" no" i said.

" you are marked. hence forth you are one of us. we are going to initiate you fully in the next full moon". he said and took in a large smoke.

"What's it mum?" I managed to say, conscious of my cold palms.

" how could you be so heartless to threaten Ruth with breakup after all she did for us? And to even tell her you prefer Sandra coz she's richer than she is, is very wicked of you". Mum ended with a frown.

I looked surprisingly at mum and then to Ruth who hid her excitement in a suppressed smile pretending to be watching TV. I was partly relieved that it wasn't the pregnancy. So I turned to Ruth apologetically just to impress mum who fixed a steady gaze on me.

" I am sorry I said what I said to you Ruth, I was drunk that day. I can't even remember most of the things I said that day. Am sorry". I said looking at Ruth from the side of my eye.

Mum nodded and said.

" that's good. You need to reduce how you mingle with that Ruth of a girl, I wouldn't want to be entangled with military problems".

I turned abruptly towards mum in surprise.

" yes, you heard me right. I know she has been helpful and all that, am not saying this because Ruth is here. Sandra is too bigger than you. She is not your class. Getting married to her type will automatically turn you to a puppet ".

She paused and took a look at me, I turned my face away grudgingly. Ruth couldn't hide her smile any more, she turned her face away.

" my son. Take a look at Ruth seated down here". Mum said pointing at Ruth.

I looked at mum with my mind on the car packed outside. Then I turned towards Ruth who was blushing already.

" this girl is your spec. She's your kind of woman. She's absolutely in love you. Think of it". Mum said, stood up and went inside.

Ruth let out a little giggle . I turned abruptly at her with a frown. She covered her month with her hands to tame a loud giggle.

" what's this all about? " I asked furiously.

" what does it look like? " she said in a smile and adjusted herself on her seat.

" its crazy for you to put up that stunt". I said.

" you mean, because I didn't spill the beans? " she said still grinning.

I kept quiet and looked away. Ruth smiled and continued with her movie.

I went downstairs and drove to Jacky's house as it was the only place that crossed my mind to pack the car at the moment. The current excitement and complication concealed what happened at Jacky's house from my head. I only remembered when Jacky came out frowning. It was too late for me to turn back.

" hey Jacky ". I said as I alighted.

He looked at the car and then to me without replying my greetings. He was clad in his regular baggy boxers looking very lanky and dry. He now had goaty and mustache with a bushy hair Which made him looked older and more like a Rastafarian.

" how have you been? " I said walking carefully towards him, conscious of his hostile look.

" you were supposed to be here yesterday. We were supposed to go somewhere, remember?! " Jacky's voice made me shiver.

" am sorry, I completely forgot". I said.

Just then I realized that it was a bad idea to pack at Jacky's house. My relationship with Jacky was already heading towards a dead end.

" who owns the car" he said looking contemptuously at the car.

" oh, its for Sandra". I said knowing that's the only way keep the car safe.

We went into the house together and found two rugged looking guys smoking. I looked at Jacky, he seemed to be under duress. The guys clearly were not on a friendly mission. They looked at me,then to Jacky who gave them an acknowledging nod.

" who are you? " the heavily built one asked in the midst of smoke .

I didn't say anything. I knew they meant trouble and I made to leave but the other one who was tall and muscular quickly intercepted me and closed the door, while Jacky moved aside looking apologetically at me.

I drove into the compound before I realized I had no explanation for car. I alighted and went upstairs to find Ruth in a blue short and a black singlet watching a local drama. She took a glance at me and returned to her movie.

"Hi". I manage to mutter taking a seat beside her.

" Where have you been? " she said without looking at me.

" I thought I told you about it over the phone".

Mum came in and said before I could greet her.

" who owns the car you parked outside? "

Ruth looked abruptly at me and kept her stare . I immediately said resting comfortably on the back rest of the chair.

" its a friend's "

Mum took a sit adjacent us and looked at me in a way that sent the chill down my marrow.

"Ruth has been talking with me. She made mention of something very striking". Mum said.

I felt my salvia suddenly too heavy for my throat. She continued.

" she said you did something terrible ".

I felt cold sweat running down my spine....To be continued

Thanks alot. i saw the airtime and was wondering if its a mistake . thanks.

I felt so down after meeting with Ruth. i didn't know how to break the story to Sandra who obviously wouldn't see it as the best news ever. so i took a long walk the evening of the next day to clear my head. I got home later that evening to find Ruth discussing with mum in a very serious manner. I walked in circumspectly cautious of every note on their faces that would give me a clue to what was going on.

"mike! you're home. Ruth has been waiting for you". mum said with an expressionless face.

I nodded a greeting to Ruth and sat beside her. She gave me a suspicious look that sent the chill down my marrow.

" aren't you happy to see me Mr man?" she said smiling.

I returned a fake smile and waited for mum who stood the moment i sat in to leave before i turned abruptly to Ruth.

"what have you been discussing with mum?" i wholeheartedly inquired from Ruth.

She smiled and sat comfortably on the chair looking at me from the side of her eyes. I was suddenly uncomfortable with her visit and a cold sweat ran down my spine.

"are you scared to see me mike?". She said still maintaining her relaxed position.

I suddenly became cautious of my apprehension and decided to relax a little. Ruth seem to feel in control and was obviously enjoying my tension. I was going to say another word when i phone stopped me. It was from Sandra. I looked at Ruth with a side of my eyes and answered the call.

" hello" i said , trying to sound casual......you are where?". I looked at Ruth who was concerned to know who i was talking with." okay. am coming". i hung up and stood up looking at Ruth thinking of what to say to her.

" whats it mike?"

" em...lemme.. em... see someone downstairs".

She looked suspiciously at me then focused on her phone. I immediately walked out conscious of her eyes behind me.

Sandra stood in front of a black SUV with a dark shade on and clad in a pink jumpsuit. She glowed in her usual boisterous smile the moment she spotted me coming.

" my Mr handsome" she said and made to hug me.

I turned to look at the window upstairs to check if Ruth was watching. But i was too late to spot anything before Sandra grabbed me abd landed a kiss on my lips.

" i got this ride today". She said excitedly still clinging on my neck.

I became aware of the car and gently broke loose from her grip and looked at it admiringly while Sandra displayed a wide grin.

" can we take a ride?". she said tossing the car key at me and entering the front passenger sit without waiting for my response.

I looked at the window expecting to catch Ruth peeping but found it closed.

" sweetie!!" Sandra screamed.

i immediately joined her and engaged the engine. we drove round the town while i contentiously check my time, reminding Sandra once in awhile of my intention of going home to finish a chore but she nodding and said nothing about it.

We finally ended up at the beach which was quite a distance from home. Sandra immediately ran out of the car towards the water while i turned off the engine and followed after her still worried about Ruth waiting for me at home.

Sandra had a great time. At least i pretended to, so as not to hurt her feelings. I insisted on going home, so she asked me to drop her off at her place. i smelt another crazy idea brewing but i yielded all the same.

We arrived her place, i stopped the engine and made to come out of the car so i can meet up with R uth who had left me two missed calls.

" where are you rushing to?" Sandra asked, looking steadily at me.

" i told you i have got something to do at home". i said in a hash tone.

She smiled and handed me a file. I looked at her suspiciously, she smiled and nodded. I Opened the file to find a car document in my name. I opened my eyes in surprise. She smiled at me and started alighting.

" now you have a car, rush home and finish your chores" she said and walked in.

hello good people. this topherchris819. i lost my phone so i lost my password to log in and continue my story. am sorry for the long absence. now am going to be logging in as topher052. this is my number if you wish to contact me.08138943767. 0r 09022879790