Shadow of love episode 23

William: So, where do we go?

I paused for a while, thinking of the places I had wanted to go with my boyfriend. We were at William's apartment and resting after eating beans and roasted plantain (bought out of course). It's been three days since I found out the relationship between Tobe and Claire and believe you me, it's being three tear filled days. I had locked myself up, refused to speak with my friends, Claire herself had been worried, she kept sending messages, asking me to open the door and tell her what's eating me up. My cheating ex has also being calling but who sigh? It was the third day after that William got me out actually. I didn't know he always sat in my sitting room, waiting to know if I'll come out by chance. That day, I looked at my room which was littered with empty cans of water and decided to do something. I'll take them out to the kitchen, refill them and bring it back to refrigerate in my room. I got out of the room with my arms filled to the brim with cans when I saw him. He was sitting on my favourite couch with his hands clamped to his fine jaw as if he were praying, but he wasn't. He had his eyes on me but still looked quite calm and handsome.

That moment, my legs felt weak and I had to struggle with the cans just to get hold of myself. What was happening to me?
He stood up and walked towards me in slow steps. I let the cans drop and they scattered to different directions in the sitting room.

Will: Baby look at you.

He enveloped me in his arms and I felt like paper. I couldn't stop my hands from going round his body as I sniffed in his scent. He smelled good. He released me and I pulled away, doing a double check if I should pick the cans or just walk back to my room.

Will: Look at yourself, what are you doing to yourself?

I shook my head and the first tear dropped, running down my cheek and stopping just on top of my upper lips, tingling it before it went down a little to my open mouth. I closed my mouth and tasted the salty evidence of my weakness.

Will: Staying in the confines of your room won't help you. You need to come out of your misery and move on with your beautiful life.

He came closer and held my arms, causing me to look up at him.

Will; Pamela, you are beautiful, you're intelligent, you've got a good heart, why let some people with ill luck turn you into a sadist? Why let them break you? Pamela look, you've got a long life ahead of you, why let this one thing kill you?

He stopped, then pulled me to a chair and I sat like a zombie, allowing his words to sink in.

Will: So what if you've spent a year with him? A year is nothing compared to the years ahead which you're trying to destroy now. So what again if you love him? He didn't deserve you, he doesn't know what he lost by going for someone else after you gave him your loyalty. It shouldn't be you who should cry or bother yourself. It should be that guy. He's the one who should lock himself indoors for days and cry bitterly for letting this precious one go.

I went into his arms, embracing him and crying my heart out. He let me, brushing my tattered weavon with his hands. After he his given me time to shower, he helped me to rearrange my scattered room, after which we left for his apartment. Leonard had travelled to see his sick mum so I was left all alone with him, but I knew I was safe.

Me: Let's go to villa toskana. Heard Flavour will be performing tonight.

Will: It was yesterday.

Me: What? I missed that?

He nodded and I frowned.

Will: We'll go see a movie. Which do you prefer, romance or horror.

I rolled my eyes and stuck out my tongue.

Me: Horror please. It's best for the mood.

Will: Fine. 7pm then. For now, let's play scrabbles.

My phone rang and I looked at it. Lois.

Me: Hello.

Lois: Finally.

I heard some voices in the background and I knew she was with Cynthia and Vanessa.

Lois: We were worried you'll kill yourself. Can we come to the house now?

Me: Thank you Lois. You're really a good friend. My regards to the girls.

Lois: Hmmm. Where are you? Because you're sounding so not roomlike.

Now I wonder where in the dictionary I can locate "roomlike"

Me: I'm with William. He's really a husband material.

I heard William giggle like a girl and I smiled.

Lois: Wow. Girls, your girl is already thinking of another guy.

I heard them laugh and I joined.

Lois: Glad that you're coming out of your torment. Let's not take your time. We'll talk later okay.

Me: Thank you Lois. I love you girls.

Lois: And we love you more. Don't worry, we'll deal with those two in our own ways alright?

Me: Now don't start. I'll see you girls tomorrow.

Lois: Be safe my friend and let William dig you down there.

She hung up before I could reply. I turned to William who was arranging the Scrabble. He had a smile plastered on his face and I couldn't help but smile.

That night turned out to be one of my best nights. William is everything Tobe isn't. He knew the right words to use at the right time. He knew the right answer to every question and whenever a call came to his phone, he'll tell the person that he's having a good time with his girl. We took pictures and posted on Facebook and Instagram and I knew I was open to queries.

As he walked me into my sitting room at exactly 12:10am, all I wanted was for him to walk me to my room and dig me hard like Lois had said. I've never seen such gentleness and show of love.

Me: I'll go straight to bed now. Thank you very much Will

Will: Anything for you my love.

I watched him leave before locking the door. If only I had met him before Tobe.

Claire's door opened and she came out in a towel.
She came straight to me and hugged me tightly

Claire: Thank God I've seen you Pamela, what happened to you?

Me: Relationship issues. My boyfriend broke up with me, then seeing you all lovey dovey with yours got back this feeling. I'm sorry for getting you worried.

She hugged me again and this time, I returned the hug.

Claire: Boys don't need to be loved, you just need what's between their legs and pocket. Me, I just need what's between their legs and I'm sure that's the only thing you need from them. We, you and I are already made so screw them.

I heaved a sigh and forced a laugh.

Me: Thank you Claire.

Claire: Anyways, sorry about your breakup.

I nodded.

Claire: Was busy with some hot guy before I heard the door click. Will see you tomorrow morning.

Me: Claire. Your boyfriend......

Claire: Forget him babe. I just need him for show offs.

She started walking away.

Me: Don't turn my house into a wh'ore house.

Claire: Loosen up girl.

She disappeared into her room and I went into mine. I was going to thank God for giving Tobe just the right punishment.