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shadow of love episode 10

Created by Valentine Valentine in shadow of love 12 Nov 2019
I looked at my hands which held the single key and a smile displayed on my lips. I threw myself into his arms and he held me closely.

Me: Tobe this is.....

Tobe: I've got no use for it, not when I've got two already and my baby walks under the sun.

Me: But I can't drive nau

Tobe: I'll teach you during the weekends. But tomorrow after your lectures, we're going to get a driver's licence for you.

I hugged him again and asked him to wait for me while I ran up the stairs to call my friends. They were already eating but as soon as I gave them the news, they all abandoned their plates and ran downstairs with me, each giving Tobe a long and pleasant hug.

Tobe: I'll leave you girls to have fun while I run along now.

We all exchanged hugs again before he left. Lois quickly played the cassette and Davido's "owo ni koko" started playing. She increased the volume while we started dancing.

Sorry, I didn't tell you guys that my apartment was a new one, just a one story building. No one lived downstairs but upstairs was already occupied by two male corpers then Franca and I. It was the agent that told me about the male corpers but I've not seen them since I moved in.

Vanessa ran upstairs and got a bottle of wine which we used to add flavour to the occasion. Goodness was coming into my life; I now had three friends and the same day, I got a car. Who would beat that?

Sugar boy's "hola hola" started and Cynthia raised her voice, displaying some crazy dance steps while we cheered on.

Franca chose this time to show up. She looked at us like we were crazy before heading up the stairs. I knew she had so many thoughts running through her mind so I decided to give her answers. I ran to the foot of the stairs and called out her name. She turned and looked at me with disdain.

Franca: Ehe?

I started thinking twice about telling her because she looked like she would tear me up the next minute.

Franca: If you've got nothing to say, I beg to be excused. I can't be seen with mad people.

Lois: And who is mad here?

I didn't know she was behind people. Franca must have seen her but I didn't. I led Lois back to our dancing point and Vanessa turned off the song

Vanessa: Wetin happen?

Lois: See this osho free o. See this ashawo Friday.

Me: Hey.

Lois: No, let me talk. Can you imagine that cheap thing referring to us as mad people?

Cynthia scoffed and gave out a smile.

Vanessa: She don jam nau.

Cynthia: She don see market and we go sell for am.

Vanessa: She go buy o. She must buy.

I looked at them rant and say so many other things. It took me sometime to calm them

Me: She's just not in the mood or....

Lois: She's just jealous. Stop trying to cover up for her. This girl will kill you one day and you'll still be pulling cover for her. She is jealous. That is the only definition of what just happened here.

Cynthia: Look Pamel, I understand that you've known this girl all your life and you don't believe that she'll turn against you but babe, you need to wise up. She's jealous of your progress and with what I see in her eyes, she'll do anything to stop you.

Vanessa: She no fit. She won't dare.

Lois: Pamela, we're not trying to turn you against your friend. If you'll take my advice, call your people and make sure you hide nothing from them. Tell them all that's happening between you two so should in case anything happens, they'll know how things went wrong.

I nodded at her suggestion. It was indeed a very wise one. We went upstairs and finished our meal after which they left, promising to come back the next morning.

I cleared the sitting room and took my bath. I knocked on Franca's door and she opened it.

Franca: What do you want?

Me: To talk.

Franca: About what?

Me: At least, let me come in or we can sit at the sitting room.

She looked at me like I was an annoying little brat before she came out from her room and walked into the sitting room. She sat down and I followed suit.

Franca: Make it snappy. I was busy with an assignment.

I nodded and cleared my throat.

Me: Franca please I want to apologise for whatever it is that is happening between us. I don't know whose fault it is but I really want to apologise. We shouldn't be like this. We've known each other since childhood. Nothing has ever come between us but look, just one year in school and we're already enemies. Please tell me what it is that I did wrong and I'll apologise and make amends please.

She looked at me without emotions for a while before she stood up and walked out. My sight became blurry as I fought the tears that threatened to fall from my eyes. I heard her door open and slam shut.

Franca: You dare to ask me what you did when all you've ever done is make my life miserable?

I stared at her in shock as the tears now came down uncontrollably.

Me: What....

Franca: Just keep quiet and listen.

She walked fully into the sitting room and stood directly in front of me.

Franca: Chikaima, I'm no fool.

She just called my native name, Chikaima which means "only God we know".

Franca: You think I don't know you're with Tobe, doing all the things you're doing just to spite me? You think I don't know you're flaunting him in front of me just to get me jealous? Come on, I'm not a child anymore. I love Tobe and I will do anything to get him to myself even if it means stepping on your toes.

Her last words got me to my feet and I stared at her open mouthed.

Franca: You heard right and like I said before, enjoy it now while it lasts.

She looked at me with so much hatred before walking out of the sitting room. Surprisingly, my tears dried up and I too went into my room and picked up my phone. Lois was right after all. I've got to involve my family in this as a heavy war is just about to start.


[]I dialled my mum's number and she picked at the third ring.

Me: Good evening mummy.

Mum: Good evening Kaima (shortened name for Chikaima). How're you?

Me: I'm alright mummy. How's dad and Aunty Happiness?

Mum: Happiness is fine. Your dad isn't back from Qatar but he's fine. You both don't talk?

Me: He called me last week shaa but he said he'll be home this week.

Mum: I'm expecting him tomorrow or next my child. How's school?

Me: School is as it should be. I thank God.

Mum: And how's Amara?

Your guess is right? She just asked after Franca whose native name is Amarachukwu (God's grace)

Me: She's fine. And she's the reason why I'm calling.

Mum: Is anything the matter? She better not be pregnant because her mother and I will come to that school and give her the worst embarrassment of her life. This is how it starts o. In fact, give her the phone.

I couldn't help but laugh. Mothers eh. We had told them we parked out of our former lodge and my mum is aware that my boyfriend paid for the new apartment. She had spoken with Tobe after which she advised me never to go under the sheets with him till I was sure he had me in his future plans.

Me: Mum she's not pregnant. In fact, I don't know but that's not the reason I'm calling.

Mum: Then what is it?

I briefly explained to her what had being happening, my new friends and the car. She heaved after I finished my long story then she hung up.
In two seconds, she started calling back. That was my mother. If she wanted to talk to you, she'll call you with her airtime so you won't argue that yours will drain.

I picked and placed the phone to my ear.

Me: Yes mummy.

Mum: All you told me, are you sure that Amara Obi said all that to you?

I rolled my eyes and replied in the affirmative.

Mum: See how a boy is about breaking a relationship of 21 years. Amara didn't see how else to talk to you and she's using threats eh? I'm going to call her mother after now or I'll see her first thing tomorrow. You both need to be called to order. And I hope that boy is not set out to ruin your lives.

Me: Ahn ahn mummy. Tobe is not like that.

Mum: Don't trust men this days. Do you know, if it were two men fighting over a lady, they will fight for a day or two and the next day, they won't even give the lady any attention, instead, they'll work on how to mend their relationship and the lady might end up being their enemy for life. But in the lives of women, it's different. We love to fight and quarrel for eternity over men who might not even want us. Kaima?

Me: Yes mummy.

Mum: Thread with caution. You're a brain full of wisdom that is why we let you make decisions concerning your life. You're my only child and I wouldn't want you to make any decision that will ruin your life. Do you get?

Me: Yes mummy. Thanks a lot.

Mum: Go to bed. I'll see Mrs Obi tomorrow morning.

Me: Thank you mum.

I hung up and was about going to the kitchen to get the water I'll use at night when my phone started ringing again. It was Tobe. I picked it and stepped out of my room

Tobe: Queency

Me: Good evening my love.

Tobe: Yes my dear. How're you?

Me: I'm alright.

Tobe: How did you girls celebrate?

Me: With a bottle of one of wine from the fridge of course.

He laughed and asked me why we didn't go out.

Me: Babe, going out didn't even cross our minds.

Tobe: We'll celebrate properly after you've learnt to drive.

Me: Thank you dear. I'm so grateful. I don't even know what I would do without you.

Tobe: You'd do a lot Queency. I'm just here to bring out the you in you.

Me: Wow. The me in me. Alright. But I'm grateful

Tobe: You're welcome. I just called to say goodnight. I'll see you tomorrow okay?

Me: Good night then.

Tobe: Take care.

I hung up and quickly got a bottle of water from the fridge before going back to my room. Today had being great and I quickly said prayer of thanksgiving before drifting off to sleep.

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