THE HEART OF A WOMAN
Episode 16
scene: Lydia’s house
Stella’s story continues….
____
“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._
____
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.
________
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….
“i’m sorry but i’m leaving” he finally muttered, causing more damage to my already wounded heart with his words.
episode 17
Stella’s story *continues*
“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.
Stella’s story continues
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.
Episode 18
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.
____
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
episode 19
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.
Stella’s story*continues*
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”
____
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….
Episode 20
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.
More at my9jarocks.info
Scroll down and click on the next page number to continue…
Add this number to get the latest episodes on whatsapp +23480xxxxxxxx
