THE HEART OF A WOMAN
Episode 6
Unfortunately things changed as soon as Kelvin returned to Abuja in January {the following year}.
His calls drastically reduced, leaving me with no choice than to be the one making all the calls. Yet whenever he answered, his voice lacked the normal affection and care. Of course i aired my fears to him, but he waved them off giving countless reasons for his change of atitude. Work stress, fatigue and so on.
I wasn’t convinced but swallowed my fears. I gave him the benefit of doubt thinking with time things would improve, but on the contrary it worsened. It really got to a stage when he began finding it difficult to answer my calls.
“please baby i’m in a meeting, i’m busy, i’ll call you later” soon became his pattern of answering me. Sometimes he called back in the middle of the night, most times he failed to keep his word.
I really wasn’t happy. I was broken and dejected. I began feeling his absence. I began getting lonely, i slowly slipped into total despair.
Then i got fed up. I couldn’t take his behaviour any-longer. I decided to sneak up on him which was very unladylike but necessary.
Thinking of it now, i blamed myself for totally surrendering to him and giving him all i had, even as he failed to introduce me to his family during the festive period we spent together. It really crossed my mind that period, but i kept my feelings to myself because it was his duty as a guy to bring up the topic, moreover i never saw it as an issue since we were engaged. I truly loved Kelvin with all my body and soul. The kind of love i had for him almost made me lose my mind.
I travelled to Abuja to see things for myself. To satisfy my curious mind and set my fears at rest. I knew Kelvin’s behaviour was out of the ordinary, but i never allowed my mind to believe that he could be cheating on me. The engagement ring on my finger was still a strong prove of his affection, I believed. Yet it never stopped my heart from pounding furiously as i got close to his apartment that fateful saturday.
One thing about love is that it never discriminates. It happens to everybody, both young and old. Once it happens, you are at the mercy of your inner-most feelings…… And When it crashes, it comes crashing down with a force more deadly than a plane crash that whatever remains of your heart thereafter will be as good as dead. my9jarocks.info
Alighting from the taxi when i got to my destination, i called Kelvin on phone.
“hullo dear, how are you doing?” he greeted as soon as he answered my phone call,
“i’m cool, hope you are at home?” i asked sweetly,
“sure, i’m just resting” he answered,
“beautiful. I’m right at your door” i informed him with a laugh,
“huh!” he exclaimed,
“serious?” he managed to ask,
“just open the door jare” i commanded and hung up with a smile.
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Kelvin was extremely shocked to me. The expression on his face as he welcomed me said it all. Of course he had every reason to be surprised but shocked?, no he had no reason to be shocked.
However he tried his best to act cool and loving by making sure i had a very wonderful evening. He took me out for a lovely dinner and later wrapped it up with a very memorable s#x..
I must confess that his behaviour played down my fears but as a woman it never stopped me from noticing how nervous he was and how he fidgeted each time his phone rang. I felt he was hiding something but then i waved my fears aside In other not to be too nosy since i was being treated nicely without anything serious to complain about.
“i know i havn’t been caring as i used to be, but it shouldn’t have stopped you from notifying me on time that you were coming. At least it would have enabled me to prepare and set things right for your visit” he whispered as we held each other after making love. I smiled without saying anything. All that was going through my mind that moment were prayers. I was praying for happiness. I was praying for our relationship. I was scared, terribly scared.
“so how long do you intend staying with me?” he suddenly asked, surprising me with the question. I breathed deeply and closed my eyes.
“one week dear” i replied calmly, even though i felt the question was a bit insulting, since i just arrived barely seven hours ago. my9jarocks.info
“wow that’s wonderful” he murmured and kissed my forehead, leaving me extremely clueless on what next to expect….
I woke up early the next day, probably around 4:30am to hear Kelvin making a phone call in the sitting room.
His voice was very low, preventing me from getting much of what he said, but the little i heard almost exploded my heart, bringing up my suspicion to a very alarming level.
“yea you know i’m just tolerating and pretending because i feel grateful and indepted. I’ll call you later” were the exact words i picked up and it left me wondering if he was actually discussing me over the phone.
He returned to the room seconds later to see me sitting on the bed. He drew close and stared at me with concern.
“hey what’s up?, are you alright?” he asked,
“yeah just woke up. Couldn’t find you” i answered with a fake smile.
“i was speaking to a colleague concerning a little deal that didn’t go right. I had to make the phone call in the sitting room in order not to disturb you” he explained convincingly, but my mind told me he was lying.
“so let’s go back to sleep my dear. I really have lots of engagements to honour later in the day” he said and forced me down on the bed.
After breakfast, he left me all alone in the house and headed out. I really felt bad watching him leave, but had to wear a smiling face and pretend as if all was fine with me.
I had no reason to stop him since he claimed it was work related, but i knew better than to believe the silly lie.
“Work issues on a sunday morning huh???”.
However I took the oportunity to visit Gen. Johnson later in the day, using the visit to thank him for the help he gave to me by getting a Job for Kelvin. I spent close to an hour with him before heading over to Lydia’s house in Kubwa.
Lydia was my agemate and a family friend. She was lucky to get married at the peak of her youth. She married a naval officer at the age of twenty five. A marriage blessed with two cute kids. She equally was the person who arranged and set up Kelvin’s apartment when he moved over to the capital city the previous year and as a true friend kept minute tabs on him, though the information she supplied weren’t much nor anything appalling.
I showed up at her house at exactly 3pm that fateful sunday.
She was very glad to see me.
“i truly don’t understand what you see in that boring Owerri you folks call the Eastern heartland. Move over here jor and set up a restaurant, i bet you will make much more than what you earn in Owerri over here” she joked as we hugged.
“hmmm madam know all. Leave me jare, where will i get legit land or a decent site in this Abuja without getting scammed a hundred times over. Abeg free that matter” i laughed,
“as if you don’t have connections in the right place to buy even Aso Rock” she joked.
“I came to see how well my fiancee Kelvin is doing. I came into town yesterday” i informed her seriously. She breathed deeply and shrugged,
“hmmmm how much do you trust that guy?.” she asked curiously, making me nervous with the question.
“well we are engaged. Have you forgotten we chatted about it all through christmas” i answered with a smile.
“well, there is this girl who works in his office, he usually hangs out with her almost every weekend. But i’m not sure if anything is actually going on between them. They always look serious together, so i don’t know if it’s just work things or something else. I have seen them a couple of times at Mrs ladipo’s eatery. Emmm Oh God I have forgotten the name of the place. It’s just in front of my hair salon. I don’t know why it always skips my memory. You know mrs ladipo nah? The woman you once gave things to bring for me some years back in U.S” she explained carefully, piercing my heart with the little information she gave me.
“why then did you keep such information away from me” i asked, instantly feeling dizzy and sick.
“are you okay? You don’t look too well” she asked, jumping to my side and holding me with concern. my9jarocks.info
I just didn’t understand what happened to me that moment. The sitting room began revolving around me. I hard difficulty breathing while body slowly drenched with sweat…
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Episode 7
“i’m okay, just a little headache” i replied, closing my eyes as i tried to calm down my failing nerves.
“hey you have to take it easy on yourself. Let me get some pills” Lydia said with concern, left the room and returned with a glass of water and some pills which i took from her…..
“you know you really have to take it easy on yourself. What happened to you some moments back is a clear sign of stress. It’s obvious you labour yourself too much. I advise you make your stay in this city to at least a month. A month of rest without anything to bother you” she seriously advised after i regained composure.
“i think you are right. I’ll follow your advice, but then I will need a new favour from you” i said with a weak smile. She drew closer and stared at me curiously.
“i need a house. A good bungalow. Just find me one i can buy or rent. You know my taste. I think i’ll not only be staying a month in this town, but will be staying forever” i said calmly. She nodded and laughed with happiness, without leaving her eyes off me.
“I hope you won’t mind me asking what made you make such a sudden unexpected decision?” she asked suspiciously.
“i do mind Lydia, but don’t worry in due time you will get to know” i smiled at her. She shrugged with resignation and smiled back.
“i’ll get a nice place for you within a week” she promised.
I dropped my eyes and thought over my decision. It probably was going to cost me a fortune, but yea it was a sacrifice i had to make.
“Kelvin is mine and no sharp-eyed girl is going to reap where she didn’t sow” i promised myself, before standing to leave.
“one more favour” i said to my pretty friend, who nodded with full attention.
“i need all the information you can get about the mystery girl. I mean the girl Kelvin always hangs out with” i said,
“arhhh, i see. Consider it done” she accepted with a provoking smile, which gave the impression that she was slowly discovering what i was holding back from her.
I ignored her smile and quickly changed the topic to another thing.
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Kelvin dutifully took me for a little walk later in the evening. He equally used the opportunity to apologize for being away most part of the day.
We strolled down the street discussing like dedicated lovers. I pretended as if all was fine while deep down i was dying to ask him many questions.
I wasn’t a dumb little girl and so had to hold back my questions. There wasn’t any need asking him of the unknown girl since i knew he would definetly lie about her. I had to investigate and get every information by myself.
“i’m no longer leaving in a week. I think i’ll be staying permanently” i informed him after a little thought. He stumbled and almost fell with shock.
“what???” he gasped. my9jarocks.info
“really?, seriously that’s wonderful but i’m curious to know what prompted the decision?” he asked, trying his best to conceal his feelings. I shrugged and breathed deeply.
“i’m doing it because i want to be very close to you. I can’t bear staying away anymore” i answered calmly. He stared at me unable to know what to make of my revelation.
“i have talked to Lydia, she will be setting up a new place for me” i added, watching him keenly. He drew me to the side of the road and stared at me searchingly.
“i hope you know what you are doing?” he asked, surprising me with the question,
“of course my dear, c’mon don’t you think it’s a great idea?” i asked with a smile,
“but you should have consulted me first. I’m your man you know, moreover you shouldn’t have asked your friend to set up another house for you. My place is spacious enough for us” he complained. I shook my head and rolled my eyes.
“i know my darling and i’m sorry” i apologised. He shrugged and never mentioned the topic again.
Unfortunately he never slept that fateful night. He kept tossing on the bed without knowing that i was fully awake.
I kept still and pretended as if i was sleeping. I couldn’t imagine what was going on in his mind.
whatever it was, I cared not. I was very determined to keep him from going astray. I had to do anything necessary to protect my interest.
Early the next day he left for his office, while i went out to visit a couple of old friends and equally do a little shopping. It was a very busy day for me, and it truly helped by keeping my mind off Kelvin.
But later in the day i got a very shocking surprise of my life. Kelvin returned from work, accompained by a very attractive slim, well shaped young girl {who was in her mid twenties}. I was shocked beyond words.
“my darling, i brought my colleague and a good friend home for you to see. Since you will be staying for a while, i thought it best to introduce her to you. I know Abuja is a small town and i wouldn’t want any gossips to fly to your ears. Her name is Lilian Isaac” he said to me before facing the girl who stood respectably a distance away.
“Lilian meet my wife stella” he introduced sofly. I couldn’t believe myself. I was so dumbfounded. It all looked so innocent to be real. my9jarocks.info
It was just like a movie. Of course she was no other person than the same girl Lydia mentioned to me the previous day.
I simply stared at her without knowing what to make of her presence…
“it’s really quite a pleasure meeting you. Seriously” Lilian said with a quick smile, drawing closer to me. I returned her smile and offered my hand to her, which she shook softly.
“it’s an honour my dear and i hope we can be great friends. How about we have dinner at my place tomorrow” she offered politely, surprising me a great deal with her superb acting skill.
She was perfect with it. Her smiles and gestures very innocent and harmless, but i wasn’t a little girl who could be fooled by such a show.
“of course i’ll be more than glad to know your house” i answered and threw at glance at Kelvin whose jaw slightly tightened with worry. .
I kept smiling and laughing to all she said even though i was dead with worry and jealousy. If not for my money, i knew i was no match for the bright eyed girl. It got me very worried and insecured. She left after spending close to thirty minutes with us.
I tried very hard to conceal my feelings, but Kelvin soon noticed that i wasn’t looking alright. As we were about sleeping later in the night, he asked if anything was bothering me.
“nothing my dear” i lied, but he wasn’t convinced. He slowly brought down his lips on me and kissed my right ear softly.
“i know you don’t like Lilian. I apologise for bringing her over. I really thought i was doing the right” he said softly, his hand slowly going for my right b###m. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply.
“yea there is something in her i don’t trust. Well let’s just watch out” i said quietly, which kind of shocked him that he slowly withdrew his hand, saying nothing else to me…..
The next evening, i honoured Lilian’s invitation and landed at her house with Kelvin who had no choice than to accompany me. It really was a great moment and an opportunity for me to study the young girl who was bent on playing games with me. I took my time taking mental notes of everything.
I slowly studied everything about her with the little time the dinner accorded me. I equally felt the young girl was up to something, but couldn’t place my hand on anything.
Unfortunately, i fell ill the following day. A simple running stomach slowly degenerated into a fever, keeping me indoors and bedridden for the rest of the week.
I couldn’t understand what was happening to me. my9jarocks.info
I slowly slipped into a shadow of myself….
kelvin tried his best to make sure i was alright. He took me to a lab test and equally paid a nurse to stay at the apartment and see to my needs.
If not for the little doubts that had already found their way into my heart. I would have been very satisfied with the level of care he showed.
Even though he was hardly present to keep me company, he always made sure he brought something nice each time he returned home.
On friday {three days later}, Lydia came visiting and was shocked to see me very sick.
“oh goodness me!. Stella what’s happening. You never told me you were sick” she cried with concern.
“i’m almost better dear” i smiled weakly. She shook her head, studying me seriously.
“i came to tell you how far i have gotten with the house you requested, without expecting to see you this sick and pale” she said slowly,
“how about the other mission. The information i asked you to get concerning kelvin’s mystery girl” i asked curiously. She breathed deeply and stared at me with disblief.
“you see?. You worry too much for Kelvin which is quite bad. Anyway i did the job. I had to befriend an old annoying gossip who worked in the same office with your guy. Just get better my dear, I have lots of stories to tell you” she said with a smile.
“The girl’s name is Lilian Isaac. Can you believe Kelvin actually brought her here?” i informed my friend who gasped with surprise.
“that’s exactly how surprised i was when he brought her to me my dear” i concluded.
“hope he also told you she is the daughter of his boss. Her father is a director in the Ministry” she added slowly, nodding seriously.
It was my turn to gasp with shock and worry. I instantly pictured the girl in my head.
No doubt she has it all. Beauty, money and youth. I was far from being a match to her.
“d##n” i breathed.
“we have lots of things to discuss sweetheart, but it will be when you get better. I think it’s better you stay at my place which you know will be more fun. Moreover Chika and her twin just arrived the country, so my place is very lively with people you care about. You shouldn’t be here suffering” She said seriously.
“fine you can come pick me up tomorrow” i agreed weakly.
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Kelvin came home at exactly 7:39pm that fateful day. As usual he brought a beautiful flower which he told me was a healing flower he got from an indian spiritualist..
“i’ll be moving over to Lydia’s house tomorrow. I’ll finalize the arrangements i’m making for the new house she arranging for me from there after which i’ll head back to Imo state” i instantly informed him.
Unfortunately my words had a very terrible effect on him. He frowned and stood up with anger.
“you always like making decisions on your own. I wonder how we will live as husband and wife. Who will be the husband and who will be the wife. You always act as you wish, with no consideration to my feelings. Gosh i’m fed up” he screamed, shocking me with his outburst.
It was the first time he was raising his voice on me and it really hurt.
“You said you are fed up with me?” i asked with shock.
“yes i’m, what do you expect huh. You are free to leave and never come back” he fired defiantly. my9jarocks.info
An alarm instantly rang in my head. I almost fainted with shock.
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Episode 8
“i can’t believe you said all those foul words to me. Seriously you just shocked me” i screamed weakly. He breathed deeply, stared at me for a while before drawing close to me.
“i’m very sorry dear. It won’t happen again. Don’t mind what i just said sweetheart” he apologised, calming me with his words even though i was far from being appeased.
His outburst really made me think deeply and recheck myself. I saw some truths in his words but there wasn’t much i could do about it nor was i ready to change my personality for him.
I grew up to be respected and obeyed. I was fond of making my decisions and I had never yielded nor submitted myself to any man apart from my dad who equally found it hard controlling me.
I looked at Kelvin with understanding and held his hand.
Sure he felt caged under me, but what else was he expecting.
I was older, more successful and equally his old boss.
“Things can’t just change within a twinkle of eye. It dosen’t happen that way, moreover i do give him the respect he deserves but no he wants more and I can’t just turn into a little girl for him” i reasoned silently.
Very early the next day, Lydia showed up to pick me. I expected Kelvin to protest again but he did no such thing, instead helped me to gather my things, making sure i left nothing behind.
“dearest, i do apologise for the decision i took. You know it’s for the best, we arn’t yet married to be living together. I promised to stay a week which i did. So don’t get mad at me. The house i’m equally acquiring is for the beautiful family we will be starting soon” i said to him, while Lydia rolled her eyes and scratched her hair.
“i understand my dear. Just get better and beautiful for me” he murmured sweetly, drew close and kissed me strongly. A very passionate kiss that stayed in my head for months…
“hmmm my dear i can’t help but smile over the scene you guys acted some minutes ago. You guys are just opposite of each other. You are dreaming in wonderland while he is struggling to wake up and bolt” Lydia joked as she drove me to her house. my9jarocks.info
“shut up” i screamed playfully. But dear me, she was right…
As Lydia drove away with Stella. I breathed deeply and dialled Lilian’s number.
“she just left with her friend. She’s gone” i informed her.
“hmmm that’s cool huh. Hope you are still coming over?” she asked,
“yea” i answered, hung up and walked into my apartment.
I was a bit relieved to see Stella leave but i equally was scared because a big girl like her was capable of anything. Moreover she left with no just cause to be with her friend, which was kind of suspicious.
“well i know i tried to make her happy” i said to myself. my mind flashing back to how it all started.
Stella truly turned my world around, bringing me out of poverty to a life of happiness and i appreciated everything but to be sincere i was very scared of making her my wife because she was just a lady with strong spirit. She was very fond of commanding respect and equally behaved sometimes as if i was her junior brother while in return i always behaved myself in her presence. Always conscious of everything whenever i was with her..
Yes I behaved like a woman whenever we were together while she behaved like a man always making all the decisions. But no matter her behaviour she was very generous and deeply in love with me and i owed her quite a lot which was why i proposed to her out of gratitude….
Lilian on the other hand was very friendly, playful and extremely pleasant to be with. She was my close friend, colleague and mate. We shared almost everything together that people soon began thinking that we were having a relationship which i would have loved but stella was in the way and it really wasn’t in me to cheat on a woman who changed my life, even though my feelings for her reduced by each passing day.
I remained committed to Stella. I had no choice than to continue loving her, which was why i felt so bad that she could decide to move over to her friend’s house and also get a new house without discussing it with me. It made me snap which i very much regretted…..
So watching her leave that fateful saturday left a huge mark on me but i had no choice than to push away my feelings, freshen up and head over to Lilian’s house to finish a project report which we were to submit on monday. my9jarocks.info
I had a very lucrative but demanding job that gave me no time to rest and enjoy the money i was making daily…
Scene: Lilian’s house
I walked into Lilian’s spacious living room, holding two files with my right hand.
I was very tired and hungry, but kept a smiling face as if all was well. Gently i quietly lowered myself on a couch, breathing deeply.
“are you alright?” Lilian asked with care, drawing close to me.
“yea i’m, though hungry” i answered playfully.
“well breakfast is ready. You are very lucky i’m eating late today. You would have missed it, let’s go to the dinning table” she invited sweetly. I stared at her, shook my head and smiled.
“don’t tell me you are ready to share your breakfast with me?” i asked jokingly,
“abeg stand up jare. It’s just bread that i’m having, which you know i can’t finish alone. So get your lazy as.s up” she smiled and headed to the dinning room. I quickly followed her, many thoughts running through my head.
She obviously was the kind of woman i needed to make my wife. She really understood me a lot and we behaved like agemates which made being with her very exciting. Moreover I felt more like a man with her.
As if she knew what i was thinking. She asked me a very surprising question as she prepared tea.
“hope Stella cooks?” she suddenly asked,
“hmmm yea, she cooks whenever it pleases her but that won’t be a problem because i know she will be getting our home filled with house-helps” i answered with a smile.
“hmmm that’s cool” she murmured and said nothing else…
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scene 2
@the other side of the town…
LYDIA’S HOME
Stella’s story continues…
Lydia led me to a well furnished room she prepared for my arrival. I was so astonished at the beautiful well designed room that i gasped with bright eyes.
“i hope you like it?. You are a big girl with high taste” she smiled to me. I nodded happily.
“of course i love it. It just looks like a presidential suite. Oh my God” i thanked her, my eyes going round the room.
Everything was just in there. Super blankets, nice curtains, state of the art electronics, a working bathtub. Infact nothing was lacking.
“I just love the colour and settings of everything. You will have to design the house you are getting for me like this. I will like to surprise Kelvin with the house” I said happily, while she rolled her eyes and smiled.
I calmly sat on the gigantic bed and dialled Kelvin’s number which he answered on my fourth call.
“hey dear what took you so long to answer my call. Where went you?” i asked curiously,
“i’m so sorry dear, i never knew my phone was on silent mood. I’m really very busy with a proposal i’m submitting with my colleague on monday” he explained.
“your colleague!, Is Lilian there with you?” i suddenly asked without knowing what pushed me. He kept quiet for some seconds.
“yes she is” he answered slowly, leaving me feeling extremely bad with his answer. I instantly hung up and exchanged glances with Lydia who i knew overheard everything.
“that loser is with him” i murmured, almost breaking down in tears.
I had nothing against the little girl at the moment but i hated everything about her….
(Please just in case you got confused. The episode above has two scenes…
Scene one shows Lilian with Kelvin..
Scene Two shows Stella with her friend Lydia..)
scene: Lydia’s house
Stella’s story continues….
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“once i get better and strong, i’m going to have a very long talk with that silly girl” i hissed angrily, shaking with rage.
“you mean Lilian?” Lydia asked curiously, softly taking my phone.
“yea and kelvin is also not left out. They think i’m stupid. Well they are in for a good surprise” i answered angrily.
“you got to be careful and diplomatic my dear or you might end up pissing off your Kelvin. As it stands you have no strong evidence to back your suspicion, so i advice you stay cool and study the situation. That Lilian of a girl looks very smart and sharp. I also know guys hate being spied on. It’s better you work things out with Kelvin since he is your everything” she advised, calming me with her words. I looked at her, smiled and nodded.
“okay maybe i should just lie down and sleep over it” i said with a weak smile._
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scene: Lilian’s apartment.
Kelvin’s story continues.
“i think stella is mad at me because i told her we are together” i calmly said to Lilian as i dropped my phone {after answering Stella’s phone call}.
“well it’s understandable” she smiled without looking at me. All her attention were on the report she was preparing. I breathed deeply and joined her.
It took us close to three hours to finish the work. By the time the work was completed we were hungry over again.
She had to prepare a delicious beans which we ate with great appetite.
“so what do you think about my relationship with Stella?” i suddenly asked. She looked up at me for a second before shaking her head.
“should you be asking me such a question?” she asked, trying to dodge my question.
“of course because you are my friend” i answered with a smile.
“as long as you guys are happy together what do you expect me to say?. Yea your relationship with her is cool” She answered intelligently.
“supposing i’m your brother will you approve of it?” i asked curiously. She froze for a while before standing up.
“what are you trying to achieve huh?” she asked with a slightly raised tone.
“just tell me please” i begged.
“of course you know i won’t approve of it. Your relationship with her is just one sided. You do all the submitting which shouldn’t be. Please don’t ask me anymore questions” she begged.
I looked down with shame in my eyes. I couldn’t believe my relationship with Stella could be so easily read.
“If Lilian could read out the facts so easily, how about my parents. What will they say when i finally take Stella to them?” i wondered miserably. But there was nothing i could do about it. I felt it was my fate to Marry Stella whether i liked it or not.
After all i owed her my life….
Lilian’s house.
Kelvin’s story continues
“well there is nothing i can do. Stella gave me a new life, which you very well know. Abandoning her at this stage is very unheard of. I have no choice” i murmured, scratching my head.
“i have no right to be discussing this issue with you. Just do whatever that pleases you. It’s your life after all” Lilian said coldly, forcing me to stare at her with worry.
“are you upset?” i asked curiously,
“of course not, but i hate dumb guys, you rather subject yourself to a life of slavery and misery than facing your Tessy like a man” she screamed, breathed deeply and headed to the kitchen. I watched her walk away, not knowing what to do.
“sometimes doing the right thing can be very wrong. No i can’t just face Stella. What do i tell her?. No no no, i can’t. Yes my feelings for her isn’t as it used to be but i can’t break up with her even if it’s the right thing to do. No no no” i reasoned, stood up and went after Lilian, joining her in the kitchen.
“hey dear. I’m sorry to upset you. Let’s just forget about my problem. I’m a big jerk. How about we go out and catch some fun huh. You know all work and no play isn’t good for the body” i said sweetly, holding her hand. She turned, looked at me and smiled.
“very well, where are you taking me?” she asked with bright eyes.
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Lydia’s HOME,
Stella’s story continues
I woke up with a jolt, lazily grabbed my phone and checked the time which showed 7:15pm. I gasped.
“jeez, i can’t believe i have been sleeping all day” i murmured, yawned, turned on the bed and dialled Kelvin’s number. He answered moments later, but there was too much noise in the background.
“hey I’ll call you back. I’m in a noisy place” i heard him say before hanging up. I hissed, feeling very bad.
Very early the next day. Kelvin showed up at Lydia’s house, surprising me a great deal. He gently came to my room, sat on the bed and kissed me.
“i called you last night but you didn’t answer. So i decided to see you first thing today. How are you my love?” he asked.
I stared into his eyes and bit my lips.
“let’s stop pretending. A lot is going wrong in our relationship and i have strong reason to believe that your colleague Lilian is influencing you a lot. I hope she isn’t more than a colleague to you?. It’s time to choose between me and her who you actually want. I’m a woman of honour and i hate playing games. Tell me who do you choose?” i asked seriously. He drew back with surprise, instantly growing pale.
“what’s wrong with you sweetheart. Are you out of your mind or what. How do i choose between my colleague and you. Hope you won’t be asking me to quit my job next because i won’t. I can’t stand your over- authoritative behaviour anymore. This got to stop or i quit this relationship” he angrily scolded, leaving me gasping with shock.
I furiously held him by the collar, ready for a fight. My head was filled with anger and hate.
“what did you just say?” i screamed, almost choking him. Fortunately Lydia ran into the room that moment to save the day…. my9jarocks.info
“i’m sorry but i’m leaving” he finally muttered, causing more damage to my already wounded heart with his words.
“jeez Kelvin, calm down. You shouldn’t be saying those words” Lydia pleaded strongly.
“my mind is made up. I just can’t take it any longer. We have to be honest with each other. Our relationship can’t continue anymore. I’m just Stella’s toy, nothing more. I’m ending the relationship” he poured out to my friend before heading towards the door.
I stared at my Kelvin, not knowing what to do. I was so stunned and shocked. I never knew he could be bold enough to utter such words to me because of a little argument. It was very obvious he thought it all out before visiting with his intentions. I had great urge to cry but fought back my tears.
“Kelvin what are you doing?” i asked softly, my heart pounding furiously, my lips trembling.
“I beg of you Kelvin, don’t be insensitive. Think about what you are doing. Think of the consequences. Dear me” Lydia begged with despair, stopping him with her words. He turned and faced her.
“it may not be a good decision, but i’m proud of it. I know i might ending up paying for everything but it doesn’t bother me. Stella is a very beautiful, generous and wonderful boss. She never was my girl. I tried making her such but no, she’s just caught out to be my boss. I’m still very much grateful and indebted to her. Yea i’m willing to sell and sacrifice all i have got to repay her and be free” he said solemnly, while Lydia stared at me with pity. It was obvious she felt my pains.
I couldn’t just talk. I was too deep in shock to utter a single word.
“it’s because of Lilian, isn’t it?” she asked him.
“no, of course Lilian has no hand in the decision i just made” he answered, gave me a last look and left without another word. Lydia quickly held me strongly.
“don’t cry please. You are still sick, hope you know” she begged.
“of course i’m not going to cry. You know me. I’m an iron lady. All i’m thinking is how to deal with this idiot” i hissed, flinging away Kelvin’s engagement ring.
I was extremely heartbroken but there wasn’t any need crying over split milk like a school girl.
partB: Kelvin’s narration.
I left Lydia’s house shaking nervously. I couldn’t believe what i did. I couldn’t believe i just bit the finger that nursed me into a man.
“oh my God” i cried, ran to my car and drove recklessly to Lilian’s house. My intention was to head home but a stronger force pushed me to Lilian’s.
Perhaps i headed there because i needed someone to talk to. I needed someone, a friend to share what i just did.
“i did it. I did it. I just broke up with her” i cried to an astonished Lilian who quickly hugged me.
“i know she’s going to come after me. I may end up losing everything” i sobbed.
“sssshhh say nothing. You are a man” she said quietly.
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Episode 9
By 9am in the morning, Chika and her twin joined Lydia and I for breakfast. It was such a wonderful moment, but the pain of losing Kelvin spoilt my mood a great deal.
The twins soon noticed my terrible mood while Lydia nervously watched me.
“seriously this sickness really weighed you down. You are looking very pale. You have to see a doctor” Chika suggested with concern. I quickly waved it off with a dry laugh.
“you won’t understand. My heart is filled with bitterness right now” i explained slowly.
“yea Ladies i forgot telling you guys that my husband will be coming home in few weeks. I guess his Niger delta tour is finally coming to an end. You can’t believe how i always shake with fear when listening to Network news, afraid that something might be happening to him over there” Lydia announced, expertly putting the room into a lively mood with her news. The twins cheered while i smiled calmly.
“c’mon tell us what is happening to your life. Why are you so bitter?” Chika’s twin suddenly asked, bringing back the old topic and throwing the room into another pensive mood. Lydia instantly threw the girl a cold look.
“jeez we are family. We are more than friends. You got to tell us” Chika supported her sister. I closed my eyes, breathing deeply.
“A guy she invested her time, energy and love just jilted her. Girls the look in the guy’s face this morning was terrible and strong. He just left her for real” Lydia addressed them quietly.
“what!, that’s terrible!” they screamed with shock.
“i’ll try talking to the dude tomorrow. If i can convince him to eat his decision, i think it will be a good win for us because our proud iron lady is dying silently. He loves the dude with all she’s got. But if he refuses then we have no choice than to nurse her back to life. The new house she’s buying will be available by the end of this week” she concluded.
“c’mon hope you guys aren’t planning to let the sick dude go free if he refuses to come back and apologize?” Chika asked with concern.
“of course not my dear. He will compensate my pains with his life. He will die for bleeding out my heart” i answered with determination.
“yea i’m in. We got to crucify him. Nobody toys with our Iron lady and gets away with it. C’mon girls what do you all say?” Chika asked with a raised tone.
“we will crucify him” they all shouted in unison. I couldn’t believe my ears. I was never expecting such strong support from them. More at my9jarocks.info
Kelvin’s narration
By 3pm same day, i got a very surprising phone call from Lydia.
“i’m coming to see you, hope you are available?” she asked.
“yea” i answered quietly.
“alright i will be there in a jiffy” she said and hung up while my heart began throbbing furiously.
I knew my actions earlier in the day was very dangerous but i couldn’t just continue living like a house boy to someone who claimed to love me.
I remembered Lilian’s hug and how she comforted me as i dashed into her house after the terrible ordeal with Stella. Tears of joy appeared in my eyes.
“you got to be strong my dear, because i see a storm coming. You just disturbed a bee hive” she said as she hugged me softly.
“I have to face whatever comes my way. I got to be strong” i assured myself and headed to the bathroom for a quick shower.
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Lydia showed up by 5pm with another matured lady who accompanied her. I welcomed them nervously while she calmly introduced her friend to me.
“her name is Chika. She’s a very good friend and Chika meet Kelvin, the guy we came to see” she introduced before heading straight to the topic that brought them to my place.
“I understand you have every reason to be mad at Stella but you shouldn’t over react. She loves you with all her soul. You should come back to her my dear” she preached softly, while the Chika watched me intensely.
“i’m sorry but i already made the decision. I don’t eat my words. I’m not coming back to Stella. The best i can do is return her gifts which i plan doing very soon” i said with strong determination, leaving the two ladies exchanging glances.
“very well, till then” Lydia murmured, standing up with her companion. They had a very murderous look as they left my house as swiftly as they came without even attempting to press on with the issue.
I rubbed my face with my palms. I knew what was coming next was WAR.
Stella’s narration *continues*
6:30pm Lydia’s Home. {Same day}
Lydia and Chika walked into my room looking very gloomy and serious. I instantly knew they came with bad news.
“Kelvin was really mean and rude to us. He has moved on my dear and he is very serious about it” Lydia softly said, sitting beside me with concern. I faked a smile and shrugged.
“what can i say?. That’s life, i have no choice than to endure” i murmured,
“yea just get better as fast as you can. Kelvin’s is nothing. You are better off without him” Chika added playfully.
“you still have a lot to accomplish my dear. That’s all i can say for now” Lydia said, stood up and left with Chika. I was left all alone to cry out my heart. So i cried until i was totally exhausted.
kelvin had every chance to change or mould me like he wanted. Yea i knew i had a very strong character and appeared incapable of submitting to any man but at least he could have tried. He could have tried making me submit to him. I was very ready to do anything for him to be happy. I loved him with everything in me. Instead of conquering my spirit, he took the easy way out. He absconded from my life. He left me weak, empty and devastated. He never loved me. Of course he never did. I was so blinded by love to notice that he came into my life to survive.
“you will pay for this” i cried,
“you and Lilian will pay” i swore with my last strength….
Lydia returned to my room by 8pm to see me in a very bad shape.
“don’t tell me you have been crying?” she asked with concern.
“he will pay. Kelvin must pay for doing this to me” i spoke out loud.
“yea but calm down” Lydia begged,
“I will visit Gen. Johnson on tuesday. I want him to help incriminate Kelvin and his little colleague. I want them to end up in jail. Jailed for life” i said to Lydia who gasped with shock.
“I beg of you Stella. Isn’t it too much a revenge??. C’mon” she screamed.
“Kelvin denied my love. A prison is where he deserves to spend the rest of his life with his Lilian” I answered. my9jarocks.info
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Episode 10
Stella’s story continues
I spent the next day which was Monday regaining my strength and fighting back my pains. I tried pushing aside Kelvin’s memory and regaining full control of my body.
Tuesday morning, brought Kelvin once again to Lydia’s house. I was very surprised to see him that for a moment i thought he came back to apologize which sort of lifted my spirit.
“i hope you are getting better?” he asked with concern.
“yea” I nodded coldly, my heart throbbing furiously. He gave me a long look before standing nervously.
“I came to return the car you bought for me last December. Here are the keys” he said slowly, came forward and dropped the keys on my laps, shocking me with his action.
“Believe me, i’m sorry for the pain you are passing through for my sake. But i have to do the right thing. Please don’t punish me or hurt yourself for this. Before the end of the year, i’ll pay in five million Naira into your account. I believe it will cover all you spent on me” he said nervously while I stared at him murderously.
I was so shocked and bitter that if i had a gun with me that moment, i would have shot him without thinking twice.
He quickly noticed the rage in me and knelt down much to my surprise.
“I beg of you, please forgive me” he begged, while i almost suffocated in anger.
“all you are doing is not necessary. You took advantage of me to climb up the social ladder. I’m going to pull that ladder from below and piss on what remains of you afterwards. The car and money you are returning are not Important to me because they can’t heal my wounded heart. Just go please” I barked, drawing great fear from him. His eyes melted and it looked as if he was about to cry.
“please” he begged again.
“get out” i screamed, sending him running out with my rage.
The agony of losing him was so terrible and unbearable. I was hopeless and heartbroken. But one thing was certain. My Revenge.
With a deep breathe, i pulled out my phone and called Gen. Johnson.
Very early the next day i had a little discussion with Lydia, Chika and her twin before heading out to meet Gen. Johnson.
The girls weren’t in support of me dealing with Kelvin by putting him behind bars, they wanted something more confrontational like physically abusing or deforming him. We had a little argument on it but at the end i won them over by pleading they allow me plan my revenge the way that suits me.
As i headed to Gen. Johnson’s office, i received a very surprising call from my dad.
“I hope you are in the state?” he asked,
“no dad. I’m currently in Abuja settling some things” i answered.
“I forwarded your name to the state government house. The state governor is selecting new special advisers/assistants. You have to round up whatever you are doing there and head back to the state. You may be asked to report any day” he disclosed with his usual strong voice.
“oh Dad!” i exclaimed with surprise.
“don’t tell me i did wrong by submitting your name?. You are my only child capable of stepping in my shoes. This appointment will help your career” he wrapped up.
“i know dad, it’s just that i’m astonished. I’m just a lady. I’m still unmarried. How far can i go with politics?” i cried with joy mixed with worry.
“shut up” he barked and hung up.
“oh dad” i murmured to myself, while the great news settled in me. I was steps away from being addressed with the title “HONOURABLE”
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Gen. Johnson was pleased to see me just like always. After exchanging pleasantries, i told him my reason for coming.
“I want Kelvin disgraced out of his job. I’m willing to do whatever necessary” i appealed, but unfortunately the Gen. denied my request for the first time.
“I’m sorry dear, but things don’t happen like that. Remember you gave me full assurance on the boy before i picked him. Kelvin is now too committed with some top shots in this country, that exposing him in anything can backfire on everyone, including me. Unless you want him terminated. That’s the only way out. I’m sorry dear” the good old military officer said to me, dashing my hopes and leaving me with only one plan…
LYDIA’S HOME
Stella’s story *continues*
“Ladies, the old General refused to help ooo. I think i’m going to do it the way you girls wanted. So i need more suggestions” i addressed Lydia, Chika and her twin later in the evening. They looked at each other and smiled.
“I know a guy named Gutso. He’s good in doing dirty jobs” Lydia said with a smile,
“hmmm how good is he?, how much do you know him?” i asked curiously.
“just trust me. He’s good” she answered convincingly.
“so how exactly do you plan beating up Kelvin?. Will the Gutso guy do the beating or are you doing it yourself?” Chika suddenly asked.
“i just feel like squeezing out all my anger and hate on that fool. Yea i’ll do the beating myself and if possible shoot him on the head” i blew out angrily while the girls shook with shock.
“jeez please don’t go that far. He isn’t worth it. Just toss him around and that’s it” Chika’s twin added with fear. I breathed deeply and smiled.
“don’t worry, i know what i’m doing. Just get your Gusto and my house ready” I said to Lydia who simply nodded without a word.
PART B. @ THE OTHER END OF THE TOWN.
KELVIN’S APARTMENT.
SAME DAY.
Kelvin’s Narration continues
Lilian walked into my bedroom sat beside me on the bed and stared at me with care.
“I really don’t understand the reason you invited me to your home by this hour nor the frightened look on your face” she said with concern. I held her hand and smiled weakly.
“last night was terrible, sleeping all alone. It wasn’t my first time of sleeping alone but you very well know the reason i was unable to sleep” i said softly.
“I don’t think Stella is going to do anything silly to you. Returning her car was a good deed, moreover even if she’s actually planning something. My presence won’t change a thing, instead i equally will be on harms way” she said with a deep breathe. I drew closer to her, my lips and nose inches away from hers.
“i don’t know how to say this but your presence is what i need the most. I have grown so attached to you” i confessed, kissing her lightly at the same time. She closed her eyes and smiled deeply.
“you just broke up with your fiancee you know” she murmured accusingly.
“yea but having you is a dream come true” i answered, grabbed and dragged her down on the bed, while my lips worked on her.
“oh baby, i haven’t felt like this in a long time” i breathed.
“me too, i have been waiting for this moment a long time. I have always loved you Kelvin” she cried with love.
“oh thank you for your honesty” i breathed, flinging away her clothes with great urgency.
In no time we were devouring and enjoying our passion with enormous rapour..,.
SAME MINUTE,
LYDIA’S APARTMENT,
Stella’s narration
An uneasy sensation suddenly ran through me, making me drop the glass of wine i was enjoying. Tears dropped from my eyes with no just cause. It was as if a great force left my body.
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