Despite All Odds: Episode 11 ********** Barbra downed her second glass of soda, peering at her wristwatch. Whats wrong with her husband? She mused, hed asked her not to go out,that hes got something important to discuss with her. Its close to twelve noon and hes yet to emerge from his study. She poured more drink into her glass, sheve been waiting for weeks;just for him to open up and tell her whats up. At first, she thought its got to do with Sasha, but Kemi told her Sashas alive and well,that had erased the thought of her losing a daughter she cherished though they werent in talking terms. The doorbell rang startling her. Whoever the unwanted visitor was! She hissed. Hi. A lady greeted as she opened the door. Hey.. Barbra wasnt sure sheve seen that face before. You must be Barbra, aint it? The Lady grinned. Im Mrs Williams, and how may I help you? Help me? Well..my name is Joyce to start with.. So? Barbra sounded impatient. May I come in? come in? I dont who you are yet! Barbra snapped, the Ladys smile was irritating her. The last time I checked, this house belongs to Williams right? Joyce eyed her. Barbra heart raced, what was wrong. I think you should re-check again, cos this house belongs to The Williams Family,that is;his wife and children she tried. Talking about his wife and children.. Joyce grimaced hello..whats going on? Williams appeared behind Barbra. Just some ill-mannered lady.. Barbra stepped back for her husband to have a full view. Eeeiiy...I...uhm..Joyce...errm Williams stuttered wishing he would drop dead. So you know her? Barbra asked disgusted. I ...uhm...sweerie...can I have a word with you please. Williams led his wife away. Better tell her the whole truth! Joyce called after him, pulling her bags into the house. So whos she? Barbra fired as soon as they stepped into their bedroom. Calm down sweerie..lets talk this over. Williams pleaded looking for the right words. Barbra exhaled sharply, she just hope its not what shes thinking. Baby, you know about 30 years ago, I professed my love for you... and you know that no matter what, I still love you right? williams took her hands. You havent answered my question! Barbra said in a fierce whisper. Im sorry Barbra..I...it was a mistake...I never wanted to do that, I wont ever hurt you.. a pause It happened during the send-off party I attended few months ago... What happend? Youll save me alot of heartache if you would go straight to the point. Barbra was trembling. Shes carrying my...my...child. Williams concluded in a low voice. There was a roar of laughter, Barbra laughed really hard. Your Baby? Your child? she found her voice. Williams nodded. Her five fingers circled his face with full force Bastar.d! she muttered. You must be very st.upid and shameless. williams backed away. Williams you? You of all people? After all weve been through? Barbra wailed. I knew it! I always knew you would hurt me beyond repair. she wiped her tears. She grabbed her car keys and started out of the room. Barbra please... Dont...dont you try touch me! Ill strangle you! she wagged a finger at him, before running out of the house. Joyce rose to her feet as Barbra rushed past her. You she-devil! Youve got what you want right? Destroy my home right? Williams yelled at her. You didnt remember Im a she-devil when you were oohhing and aahing under me at your friendss party right? Joyce shot back, her hand akimbo. you cant blackmail me! Williams growled. Blackmail? Thats what I just did. That night would forever be memorably aint it? Well Im here, and you can savour more memorable nights! Joyce taunted Williams was speechless. Youre gonna show me to my room huh? I need to rest my back: she yawned. You came to stay here? Yea..I came to stay- forever! Or are you gonna throw the mother of your unborn child out? she grimaced. You can stay in any room downstairs, dont venture up the stairs. Williams replied defeated. Please help me with some of my bags. Joyce picked her hand bag, walking towards the direction Williams showed her. Williams shook his head sorrowfully. God where are you? Come to my aid. he raised his palms. ********* Hissing loudly; Sasha glared at her ringing phone. First it was her mother calling for more than ten times, then its Cassandra disturbing . She rejected the call, she doesnt want to speak with any of them, they should keep to themselves atleast. Her phone vibrated, a new message icon displayed on the screen. Sasha please pick my calls, please from Cassie. she drew a long hiss as cassandra started calling again. Hello? Cassandra quiped gratefully as Sasha picked the call. I thought we aint in talking terms! Sasha fumed. Oh pulleease, spare that Tigress! Cassandra snapped. You didnt call to insult me did you? Look! I need to talk to Kemi now! Cassandra replied. And when did my phone number start looking like Kemis? Sasha asked irritated. Please Sasha just give her the phone lemme speak to her...her phone line aint going through! Cassandra yelled. Im not giving my phone to her! Shasha ended the call. She should go yell at someone else, definitely not Sasha Williams. She grabbed her phone angrily as it started ringing again. Stop pestering me Missy! she barked into the phone. Lady Sassy... a cool voice began. Brother Dee? Is that you? Sasha asked her temper cooling off Yea, hope youre fine? Dapo didnt sound jovial. yeah, you? Not bad..could you please give the phone to Kemi? Please? Dapo pleaded, Yea..hold on. she spoke, running to Kemis room. Standing by the dresser, she watched Kemi speak sleepily into the phone. Talk to me...Im all ears... Kemi said rubbing her eyes. What?! She rose to her feet startling Sasha. Oh my God! Dapo are you kidding me or... Kemi was prancing up and down the room. See Dapo, take things easy okay...Ill call you by evening, tell mum to take everything easy, please. Kemi said whilst ending the call, her body trembling. Aunty Kay are you alright? Mum-dad? Theyre alright? Sasha asked looking concerned. Yess....Sasha leave me alone. Kemi replied fighting back tears. Buh...what did Dapo say? Sasha pestered Sasha get the heck outta my room! Kemi screamed at her. Buh..you shouldnt transfer your agression on me...its just that I care! Sasha was at the point of screaming. keep your care to yourself! Sasha leave my room! Kemi yelled tears streaming down her face. Buh... Sasha! Kemi screamed Leave at once, I dont wanna talk to you! she wailed Okay fine! Sasha turned bumping into Tunji. He looked from his wife to Sasha, his eyes full of questions. I didnt do anything to her. Sasha muttered brushing past him. Its okay... Tunji whispered hugging his wife. Wanna tell me about it? He asked when her tears stopped flowing. No. she shook her head. Sure? she nodded He cuddled her to sleep, he knew better. Shed open up, when the time is due. ********** Hitting her fist angrily against the wall of her room, Sasha blew with anger. Who does Kemi thinks she is anyway? Shes a Williams too but why are they keeping talks from her? Or was it that her father died? God forbid. she muttered. She wasnt ready to be an orphan. She dailled Kenny, rubbing her dreadlocks expectantly. Hello? Hey, Ken...whats up? Sasha tried to sound cheerful. im good Sassy...missed you... Kenny chuckled. Same here... Kenny hows everybody? Fine. Kenny replied sharply. My dad is okay? Kenny are sure? Yea, fine. Keny replied. There was a long pause. Kenny is there something you dont wanna tell me? About my family? Sasha pestered. No...everybody is okay. Kenny almost stuttered. Kenny, If you dont tell me the truth, Id never forgive you! She threatened. Sasha...mum made me promise not to tell you. Kenny said in a whisper Cmon tell me. Sasha urged. Nooo. Okay...fine then. Sasha gave up. Sasha please dont hang up... He pleaded. What? Why dont you come over, things aint good atall... Nevermind! Sasha ended the call. She hugged her pillow, as sweat trickled down her face. Shed talk to Tunji, hed put her in the flight heading to portharcourt the next morning. Episode 12 @ 8pm
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 15:59:30 +0000
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