BETRAYAL Episode 48 “what do you want?” i asked, “where can we meet?” she asked, ignoring my question. “you are not serious” I murmured, “don’t you think it’s time we come to a sort of compromise?” i heard her ask, “your father!” i cursed, “yours is in the hospital abi?” she laughed, “don’t say i didn’t try to make peace with you oo, i have tried, but I think the bad blood in you won’t let you reason well” she hissed and hung up. I bit my lips, cursed silently and walked on. I soon heard a car horn, honk behind, startling me. I turned curiously, faintly recognizing Chike’s car as it pulled up by my side. “hmmm is this one stalking me or is it just a coincidence” i wondered. “hi cyndii, you are going to school right?, hop in, let me drop you” he offered, “oh no, don’t bother, i’m almost at the school gate” i replied polietly, “i insist dear, what are friends for?” he insisted. I shrugged, stared at him for a while before climbing into his car. He slowly drove into the school premises. “so how is your dad?” he asked seconds later, “he is fine” i answered, “i know i shouldn’t be asking you this due to your current situation, but is there any chance of us meeting after your lectures?” he asked, “what for?” i asked innocently, giving him a curious look which made him a bit uncomfortable. He shrugged and laughed. “nothing actually, i only feel like hanging out with you” he replied. “please take the next turn by your right, you will see a large hall, that’s where i’m heading to” i said instantly, directing him and changing the topic. “how about Amara?” he asked, “she dosen’t feel like attending lectures today, she’s probably sleeping in her room” i replied. He said nothing, until we got to the hall. He stopped his car, turned and stared at me. “i know this won’t be the first time you are hearing this from a guy, but i really do like you with all my heart. Please let’s be good friends and study each other, hope i’m not asking for much?” he gently proposed. I breathed deeply and returned his gaze, i really couldn’t make out any good answer for his request. I simply shrugged and opened the passenger’s door. His offer of friendship could literally mean anything. I wasn’t ready for another mind game “there isn’t any problem being friends with you, moreover i think we already are” i replied calmly. He shrugged and smiled, “so how about we hang out after your lectures?” he asked again, “i think you are asking too much, i can’t promise you anything else, thanks for the ride” i replied, alighted from his car and headed for lectures. Mike however surprised me with his presence after lectures. As i left the lecture hall, i noticed his car parked almost at the same spot chike parked his, hours earlier. I slowed my pace and searched for him, i soon felt someone grab my right wrist, i turned to see him smiling at me. “what are you doing here?” i asked anxiously, a bit scared that perhaps he came with bad news from the hospital, “arn’t you supposed to be at work?” i asked curiously, “yes i’m, but you are equally very important to me, we really need to talk” he answered calmly. “talk what?” is there anything left for us to discuss?” i asked suspiciously, “let’s get into the car first” he smiled. I obeyed and followed him to his car. He quickly switched on the engine, reversed and drove out of the school premises. “where are we going?” i asked anxiously, “somewhere we could discuss without any noise” he replied, “i’m not going anywhere with you, just stop here and tell me whatever you want to” I commanded. He smiled, slowed and brought his car to a halt. “it’s all about Stella, she’s still at my place, i’m totally fed up” he poured out vehemently, making my heart leap. “she’s still in my apartment with my little daughter, i don’t know what to do.I suspect her brother is the brain behind it all, they are very determined to destroy my happiness and future, can you believe i’m yet to meet and discuss wìth the family because they keep on giving one excuse after another each time i try to reach out to them” he lamented. I felt bad hearing his speech and knowing that he was suffering in such manner. His feelings really reflected in him, i had no doubt he was telling the truth, but i also didn’t know what to say. Stella really was a very crafty young girl who could unleash mayhem without consideration. “cyndii dear, lately in every twenty four hours, i pass through an hour of anguish” he cried in a degrading manner. “i don’t know what to say, i really don’t” i murmured thoughtfully, “then don’t say anything my love” he replied quietly, “i only wanted to share my situation with you which i have done” he added. “i really think your parents will be in a better position to help you, some things are very much beyond us, but not beyond our parents. Elder’s they say can see things way above the ordinary, things we can’t see even when on top the tallest iroko tree” i advised, “i believe in destiny dear, i have already overlooked all your flaws and i believe that if it is written that we will be together, nothing will stop it from happening” i reached for his hand and assured him. He breathed deeply and bit his lips, “i really don’t understand you baby, sometimes you look at me with spite, treat me with disdain and behave as if you feel nothing for me, yet sometimes you display your love just like the morning rose, bringing brightness into my dark heart. I know i don’t deserve you after all i have done, but my love for you is really sincere, i can’t stand seeing you with another guy. I’m selfishly in love with you” he murmured and stared into my eyes. “to get to follow things my dear, don’t dwell in the past, your parents i think will be in a better position to help you” i advised all over again. My dad was discharged the following day, after spending many terrifying nights at the hospital. I was extremely happy and relieved. Mike was on hand to take my parents home with his car, he really was very helpful. A darling. “now i can sleep with both eyes closed” i said excitedly to Amara as we returned to our Lodge {from the hospital}. “no, no, no, wait a minute, don’t talk about sleep yet. We are first going to party tonight and celebrate” she hinted mischieveously, “hmmm party kwa?, where?” i asked. “we are clubbing tonight of course, come on girl, you have got to put on some light in your life” she giggled, “moreover Chike is offering to take us” she announced, making me stare at her suspiciously, “please stop looking at me like that jare, wetin be your own” she eyed me. I shook my head and smiled. By 10pm, we marched out of our lodge and headed straight to Chike’s waiting car. After days of stress and anxiety, I really needed something to revive my spirit. However I couldn’t help but notice Chike’s confident smile as we entered his vehicle. Perhaps he thought i was already falling for him EPISODE 49 COMING UP
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