shadow of love episode 11

I walked into my house that school the next day after school. I had spent close to ten hours in the school library going through text books and my laptop in preparation for my exams. I know I'm a very intelligent girl, very intelligent I must say but recently, I've being loosing a lot of focus. I didn't even spend much time with my friends because they had important "whatever" to do.
So as I stepped into my house around 4:00pm that day, I was shocked to see Stacy in my house. She had opened the door for me and we stood, staring at each other like we would swallow ourselves.
Franca stepped out of her room so I brushed past Stacy and headed for my own room.

Franca: What did you tell my mother?

I stopped just in front of my door and turned to look at her. She didn't have any expression on her face. She was just looking at me, maybe thinking of what she would say after my response.

Me: I didn't talk to your mother. I....

Franca: You don't stand in my face and lie to me Kaima.

Me: And who are you please? A goddess of some river or a village?

Stacy: Ima.......

Me: Stay out of these. Remember, you're not welcomed in this house so you better pick your skinny self and get out of my house.

Franca: Our house.

I looked at her and I hated her the more. I remembered every word she said to me the previous day and my stomach tightened.

Me: You and who please? Cause the last time I checked, the two years rent which was paid for this apartment was paid in my name, by my boyfriend, with his own money and you're just someone that's so broke that I had to put in. So please, which house belongs to you and who again?

I smiled at their reaction because they were both looking at each other in shock now.

Me: And please, I didn't speak to your mother. I'm not too jobless to be calling everyone on phone. I just made a point and I'm glad it reached the right places.

I turned my key into the lock and my door opened, giving me that great scent of "home sweet home". I smiled at the girls and entered my room, leaving the door open for them to admire the handwork of Tobe's money. I dropped my handbag on my bed and returned to see them rooted on the spot I had left them.
I was enjoying this and though I don't like what I'm doing, I also don't want them to see me as weak and fragile.

Me: And please, I want us to talk. If you don't mind, sit down or you can remain standing.

I sat on a sofa and they both sat down too. Franca's eyes were clouded with tears which were threatening to fall.

Me: Franca, I can't live with someone I'm not comfortable with, someone who uses words on me in unpleasant ways, someone who insults my house with her flirtatious ways. I....

Franca: What do you mean?

Her voice was filled with emotions. The tears started falling and I hated myself for making my best friend cry. Stacy just stared at me like I was not making sense.

Franca: How can you tell me that to my face? That I'm a flirt?

Me: Isn't that what you are?

The question came out before I could think about it. I too was shocked that I said that but I can't let my guard down now. She planned to attack me, that's how all these started. So I'm not going to keep quiet and let her tears weaken my resolve.

Franca: Did you make me flirt? Did you teach me that? Why would you call me a flirt?

Me: Maybe when you explain Flord and then the sudden feeling you have for Tobe, I might consider taking back my words.

She stood up and I followed suit.

Franca: Kaima I'll show you the other side of me.

Me: Of course you've started already. Or you think I'm not aware of the plan to attack me?

She turned to Stacy and started walking up to her.

Franca: You betrayed me.

Her voice was laced with anger and hatred and I couldn't help but put a smile on my face. At least, Stacy was out of the picture or will soon be out.

Stacy: I can't do that to you nau.

Franca: Get out. Get out of my house.

Me; My house.

Both of them looked at me and I comfortably sat down.

Stacy: Babes, calm down. I can't...

Franca: Get out. Now!

Stacy gently picked her bag and walked out after staring daggers at me. Franca shut the door and turned to me.




Franca: So this is it right? This is what you've become. You think this is the end? I...

Me: You're wrong. I'm not dreaming of the end yet. I know that this is just the beginning. I'm writing the scripts of this play so I'm telling u now, this is just the beginning.

Franca: You're wicked Kaima. I hate you.

I stood up and clapped my hands in form of an applause.

Me: When you fell for my boyfriend and said all sorts of rubbish to me, you weren't being wicked right? When you planned to attack me, it wasn't wicked right? And now, I'm trying to be a strong girl who won't let anything bring me down, you call me wicked? Baby, let me be wicked but just know that as for the hatred ish, the feeling is so so mutual.

I watched her shed a few tears before giving her the last blow.

Me; If you want to stay here with me, you'll have to stay clear off anything that belongs to me. The kitchen, my sitting room, except you want to pay for living here. Outside that, stay clear off my properties. Anyone who can be wicked enough to plan an attack on me would do anything including poisoning me. Having said that, you're free to make your own decisions. I love you that much.

I stood up and walked into my room. I locked my door and cried bitterly. Why would she let her feelings for Tobe come between us? Why would she change all of a sudden because she loved Tobe and he in return, loves me? I cried myself to sleep only to wake up to the sound of a knock. I looked at my table clock and it was some minutes past 8pm. I left my room and went to open the door. It was Charles and Flord. I greeted them and made to walk back to my room when Charles stopped me.

Charles: Please wait Pamela. We're here to see you.

Charles was such a gentleman. He was cute, tall and was also on the intelligent team because he was the SUG Secretary. He was also from a rich family. His sense of fashion was also very smart and he was one of the personalities I respected in school.

Me; Hope there's no problem? Anyways, sit down please.

They settled to a cushion and I sat opposite them.

Me: Mind if I get you something?

God knows I was referring to Charles because I was angry at Flord for being the two faced cheating bas'tard he was.

Charles: Nah. I'm okay. I've being calling your phone but you weren't taking your calls.

Me: Ah! Excuse me please.

I went into my room and retrieved my phone from my handbag. 16 missed calls, all from Charles. I came out and apologised, telling him how I had slept off immediately I got back from school.

Charles; It's alright. I thought you had transferred the feud to myself as well.

I gave him a puzzled look.

Me: What feud?

He cleared his throat and looked at me with his innocent eyes.

Charles: Franca told me all that happened here this evening.

Oh! Why didn't I figure out why he was here? It's obvious he loves Franca to the moon and back.

Charles: Whatever she must have done wrong? I'm sorry. I...

Me: Did she tell you what her offense was?

Charles: She said she was just angry that you suddenly became too proud of yourself because of Tobe and all the things he has given you.