Must Read: My Husband...Part 4 It was late in the evening when Janet got home,she saw her mother’s relaxed form on the couch,she tiptoed to her room,to pull off her clothes and shoe,she wore a blue top on shorts. ‘Mum,i have told you times without number not to sleep on the couch’ she tried mimicking her mother,but there was no reply,she moved closer to touch her,yet the older woman didn’t move,she stepped back,and shouted in fear. ‘Mum!mum! Someone please help me’ she screamed she rushed out,two neighbours came in to help her,they hailed a taxi and carried her to the hospital,that was just two streets away. They filled the necessary forms,and deposited some money,immediate medical attention was given to her..The doctor informed her that,the situation was under control and if they had been ten minutes late,it would have been another story entirely. Janet paid the bills as her mother was discharged two days later. Mrs Odenuga finally explained to her daughter all that happened that Monday afternoon..Janet was as surprised as her mother too was when she got the news. Janet informed Hannah too,the family was struck in awe,she also informed Jacob,who told her to calm down,he also promised to get them settled. By the end of the week,Jacob secured a new four bedroom apartment for the family,he also gave them money,mrs Odenuga had refused the money at first,but after little persuasion from Jacob,she thanked him profusely. The admission list for Unilorin was out the following week,Hannah was so happy to have made it,she had her name printed bodly on the merit list.They all looked sad at dinner,who would take care of the bill?her school fee,hostel fee and other necessary fees. Janet summoned some courage to to tell Jacob,who volunteered to take care of all the bills and expenses-well,what was she expecting,those are things that happen when you have a millionaire boyfriend-,if only his mother would just accept her,hmmm,she thought. When she broke the news to her family,they were very happy again..Janet was so happy that things were beginning to look fine for the family again. Janet returned to school to complete the last stretch of her final year in school..She was the envy of her friends{sharon and Zainab}they were her room mates in the hostel..Jacob came to school to see her frequently,shopped for her. They always share nice times together. Janet completed her Hnd programme soon,she was waiting for her posting,for her Youth Service..She had returned home by now..Her friend,Zainab had called to inform her their final year result were out and she made a distinction. She danced and danced,she thanked God for seeing her through with good grades,she called Jacob at work to announce to him,he was equally happy for her and promised to take her on a treat for this. Janet was no longer a small girl,she was now twenty three and looked ever beautiful,her friends in school often teased her calling her a ‘black mami water’ if there was any thing of such. Janet’s mum had been the happiest upon receiving the news,she shed tears of joy that night,she was now working again and she was in good health,they had a new househelp..Hannah was studying happily in school. Just as Jacob promised,he called earlier in the day to inform her that,he’ll be taking her on a treat in the afternoon..Janet had dressed quite simple,she wore a pinkplait short skirt on white turtle neck blouse,he took her to the beach,Jacob had asked his secretary to pack a picnic basket of lunch for two. They had fun at the beach,ate lunch,drank wine,she enjoyed the fruits too,they played along the water side..Janet seemed to be in a very good mood,which was because,she had goodnews. They sat on the sand,and talked. ‘Dear,you look so excited today’ he said ‘Well,thats because am happy’ she said laughing ‘Do you care to share with me,that which is making you happy’ he asked,moving closer to her side ‘Yes Yes Yes,but you have to guess’ she smiled knowingly. ‘And you know,am not so good at guessing’ ‘Just try something jo’ she pushed him gently. ‘You probably won a visa lottery’ he joked. ‘Hell no,i never told i wanted one’ ‘You’re happy that you’re through with school’ ‘Hmm,thats 10% true,keep guessing’ ‘Out with it dear,am not a good guesser,so dont keep me in dark’ ‘Well should i tell you or not’ she joked ‘Please tell me,i want to share in your happiness’ he was wearing a more serious look. ‘Okay,the postings are out,and i have been posted to Abuja for my service’ she said happily ‘Oh! how good’ he laughed,and hugged her tightly. There was a partial frown on his face,although he was smiling,he did a good job of trying to hid th frown,but she had seen it. ‘Pretty reason to be happy though,all the same am happy for you dear’ he pulled her close,and kissed her lightly on her lips. ‘I can’t wait to tell mum. ‘Pretty reason to be happy though,am happy for you’ ‘Thank you,i can’t wait to tell mum at dinner.’ ‘Goodluck girl’ he said ‘Thanks boy’ They both burst into laughter. Breaking the news to her mum had been so easy,her mother was so happy for her,Abuja was her dream city,she had read a lot about the place,and to think thats where Aso villa (Rock) is,and here is an opportunity to live and work in Abuja for a whole year,Nothing sounds better than that,she cleared the table after dinner. Earlier in the day,her friend Zainab had called her to tell that,she had also been posted in Abuja,they had shared gist and laughed happily. She slept late watching Merlin season4. It was a great day after all. Morning Noises..The chatter of sparrows outside her window,birds calling on each other,and the rattle of dishes in the kitchen. Janet stretched luxuriously,her mind only gradually coming back on line..It had been a wild evening,even if you balanced the pros and cons. She sat up in bed looking at the twisted sheets,the pillows on the floor and crumpled condition of the lace at the throat of her shortie nightgown. The kettle whistled from the kitchen,that must be Judy in there,their househelp..She was about getting out of bed,when her phone rang,the knew who the caller was,by the ringtone.And why was he calling her this early. ‘Hello darling’ she said laughing into the mouthpiece. ‘Hello Dear’ he said ‘Did you sleep well?’ ‘Yes,i did..Hope u did too’ she paused, ‘And thanks for taking me out yesterday.’ ‘My pleasure dear,i called to inform you about a change that came up’ His voice plunged low. ‘Change?what is it?’ ‘Actually,i had to reschedule something and …… ….’ he started ‘Jacob,dont patronise me,and cut this preamble’ she was beginning to get afraid but didn’t let it show in her voice,she cradled the phone closer to her ears. ‘Be calm dear,i changed your posting’ he said calmly. ‘Look,i dont get you’ ‘You’ll no longer serve in Abuja’ he began. ‘what? I didn’t hear you well,pls come again’ she managed in a cool voice. ‘You heard me baby’ ‘Just cut the baby,’ she snapped ‘why did you do that,i love Abuja,and am going to serve there’ ‘I wanted you to be close to me,i dont want to lose you’ he explained to her. ‘Crap! You had no reason to do that,you didnt even consult me’ she said. ‘Anyway,you’ll live and work here in Lagos’ that sounded more like an order. ‘Fine,its alright,bye’ ‘Its okay baby,i’ll call you later’ he dropped the call. Janet let her phone drop on the bed,she was devastated,she had dreamed of working there,and here was Jacob,blowing up her plan. She sulked all morning,she took her bath and wore a worn out jean on a faded red top,she had omelette,toast bread and juice for breakfast,Judy sure knows how to make tasty meals. Her mother had gone to work,Janet was watching Music Africa in the sitting room,when the door bell rang. ‘Judy,please get the door’ she called. Judy,who was in the kitchen went to open the door. ‘Good afternoon sir,how are you sir.Yes sir,she’s in’ she answered all at once. She opened the door wider to let him in. ‘Hello Janet’ He drawled ‘Hi Jacob,please sit down’ She said waving him to the couch. ‘C’mon dear,are you still angry with me dear? You know i did it all for you,i dont want you off my sight’ he said sitting by her side. She nodded,’Its okay dear’. ‘And i have a surprise for you’ he glanced at her and brought out something from his pocket. Excitement lighted up in her eyes,she leaned closer to have a look. ‘Not so fast dear’ he said,standing up,he drew her up, ‘Come look at this’,and she followed him outside. ‘Where are you taking me too’ she laughed,Jacob opened the gate and drew her along. ‘Here,we come’ he stopped in front of a fiery red Toyota Camry,a brand new car..Janet closed her eyes and opened them again,the car was still there. Jacob handed her the key to the car ‘Hey boy,i dont understand this mini drama’ she looked surprised and happy at the same time. ‘Hey girl,i got this for you’ he said placing his hands on the beautiful car ‘Oh! Jacob’ understanding dawned on her,she smiled brightly ‘Thank you so much’ She jumped into his opened arms. ‘You’ll be needing it very much’ he smiled at her. ‘Do you like it?’ he asked. ‘Yes baby,i love it’ She kissed him lightly on his lips. ‘Lets finish that inside!’ Janet was all smiles..They went inside holding hands. That night,Janet and her mum did a mini celebration,Judy made fried rice with chicken,they had salad to go with it.She called Hannah in school to inform her too. She was so excited,she loved the car and it looked beautiful,sitting in their well trimmed compound. She called Jacob later in the night to thank him again..The anger she felt in the morning was gone,it was replaced with a burning love and desire for her boyfriend.. She just prayed that over time,Jacob’ mother would come to accept her as part of his world,she prayed again..she lay on her bed and off she slept. WATCH OUT FOR PART 5
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