Shadow of love episode 71

Harry was done packing his things when I got to their room.

Me: you guys are leaving without me? I haven't even showered.

Harry: not at all dear. Its just me who's leaving. I've got some things to take care of in the office.

Me: alright.

Harry: so when do I expect you girls to be home?

Amber: once Greg proposes.

We all laughed and Harry lifted his bag.

Harry: alright then. No fightings. Just have fun and let me know once you are ready to come home.

Amber: come on, we're not babies. We can board a bus. It's just an hour journey or maybe 30 minutes tops.

She said these and stood up, going to meet Harry.

Me: And I .....

Amber; Close your eyes Pamel, I don't want you to get corrupt before you clock 18.

I watched dumbfounded as they shared a very long, sensual kiss. They broke off and Amber giggled and turned towards me.

Amber: sorry about that.

Me: do I excuse you two?

Harry: Not again please. I'll leave now okay.

Me: call us as soon as you get home.

Harry: I will.

He left, closing the door after him.

Amber: Heard the commotion at the balcony. Were you there?

Me: Yes babe. I witnessed it all.

Amber: But is Yvonne sleeping with Kosi?

Me: I don't know about now but they used to.

She sat beside me and held my hands.

Amber: I know you're worried right?

Me: yes. I'm very worried. Every man I meet already has someone before me. It's eating me up seriously.

Amber: do you believe you can work things out with Greg? Do you see him in your future?

I heaved a sigh and stood up, making my way to the built in bar at the far end of the room. I poured myself a glass of whiskey and allowed it to burn my throat before turning back to Amber.

Me: He's everything I know now, he means a whole lot to me. I told you that I fell for him even before he started talking to me. But I don't know if the love he has for me will lead us to the future. He has a lot of problems going on and ......

Amber: Pamela?

I poured another glass and sat down, looking at the glass like it wasn't me who wanted it.

Amber; you two are good for each other. I've seen you both, even before last night, the way he looks at you, the way he gets tensed if he doesn't see you around for a few minutes. If you ask me, your match is already made in heaven

Me: Really?

Amber: And hey, you don't need to drink alcohol before you express yourself.

I dropped the glass and smiled at her. Now, I missed Lois because if she were here, she would tell me exactly what Amber just said. She has all the answers to any question or riddle. I wondered ehy she hasn't called since the last time I reprimanded her.

Amber: So let me suggest something, since we'll be here for a few more days, we need to explore town, have fun and spoil ourselves. What do you think?

Me: It's cool.

She looked at me questionably.

Amber: a penny for your thought?

Me: Lois. It's been long I heard from her, even William seems to have gone out from our clique.

Amber: No worries. I'll call them up right now. Who do I call first?

Me: call Lois.

She picked her phone from the dresser and dialled Lois's number. It rang a couple of times and went straight to voicemail. Amber tried again continuously but it kept going to voicemail.
I became worried immediately. Why wasn't she taking her calls?

Amber: let me call Leonard and see if she's with him. They might have gone back together or ....

Me: Lois won't do that. Call William first.

She placed the call and he picked it on the second ring. I signalled to her to put it on speak out and she did

William: Look who remembered me today. Amber, how are you?

Amber: You always say that whenever I call you. I'm good.

William: You guys back?

Amber: Harry left few minutes ago. I'll be home by weekend.

William: so I heard Pamela didn't make it again.

I breathed out, that means he's been hearing from Lois.
Amber noticed my expression and nodded.

Amber: guess Lois told you huh?

William: yea. You girls just dumped us, not fair if you ask me.

Amber: William don't say that. We all aren't around or we would still hang out like before. Besides, Harry told you about this trip but you said you had work to do.

William: yea. I'm sorry. I miss you all that's why I'm talking nonsense. So where is Pamela?

Amber: You haven't been talking to her?

William: yea. I know, I know I'm a bad person but I've been so busy with work. I've not also been speaking to the guys. I'm so tied down with work.

Amber: Alright. Just try to reach out once in a while okay?

William: I will ma'am.

They both laughed.

Amber: And where are you William?

William; Home at the moment. Returned from asaba where another branch of my company officially started work two days ago.

Amber: Congrats dear. You owe us

William: Of course I know that. I'll call the group before the day runs off. There'll be a party at my place in a fortnight to celebrate this.

Amber: Perfect.

I signalled to her and mouthed "Lois". She nodded again.

Amber: Make sure to inform Lois too.

William: Funny enough but Lois has been with me for a week now. She met up with me at Asaba a day after you guys left.

Amber: Okay. I'll call you guys as soon as I return.

William: you better do because we all need to sit and talk. All of us.

Amber: you better tell Pamel too.

William: Why won't I? Let me ring her up immediately. Talk to you soon okay?

Amber: Alright dear. Bye. Say me hi to Lois.

William: I will.

They disconnected añd Amber turned to me.

Amber: puzzle is solved, you better not give us away when he calls you.

Me: I'm not a kid Amber.

Amber; I didn't say you were a kid.

Me: you ....

My phone started ringing and it was the awaited gentleman calling. Long story cut short, told him I was at a friend's place because I needed a break from what's been happening. He told me about the party and the supposed meeting the clique would be having. He also told me Lois was putting up with him because she was afraid of staying alone.
We ended the call after promising each other that we'll keep in touch.

Amber: So right now, go and hit the shower let's cruise Enugu a little.

Me: All correct ma.

I stood up and left for my room, stopping halfway in the corridor when I heard heated arguments. My jolly mood turned sour because I knew it was the two brothers.
Then, I prayed, "good Lord, if in the next life you decide to give me brothers, do not let a woman come between them, same as my sons"