Shadow of love episode 73

We didn't go out as we had planned because of the epic drama that had happened in the house. I just showered and laid on my bed, drifting in and out of thoughts.
It was time to speak with Greg. It was time to know what we were really doing. I was glad that indirectly, Yvonne had made the brothers come back to their senses. It was also time for Lois and I to have that conversation.
My phone rang and it was Harry.

Me: Hello barrister

Harry: Hi dear, what's up?

Me: I'm good. You home now?

Harry: Yup. Not home, but at the office. Stopped by first to attend to something important.

Me: Okay then, how was your trip?

Harry: Was successful, I thank God.

Me: Okay. You take care alright?

Harry: I will. Bye.

I hung up and walked to the window. Purityval hasn't updated in a while so there was nothing new on his blog to read or I would have kept myself busy with that.
I stood at the window, looking down and recalling how it was the very first time I had stepped into this compound.

Greg: a penny for your thought baby?

I turned and he was standing at the door, with his usual smile. He started walking towards me, closing the door behind him.

Greg: I came in and you didn't notice my presence, tell me, what's the problrm?

Now, he was standing right in front of me, his smile, slowly fading away.

Greg: Hmm?

Me: Uhm .... Greg, I'm worried.

Greg: About what? Yvonne? She's not ....

Me: About us.

Greg: Us. Us?

Me: Yes, us.

Greg: What's wrong with us?

I went back to the bed and sat down and he followed suit.

Me: What are we doing?

I faced him, worry laced in my eyes that I was scared it was gonna make me blind.

Me: I've been through a lot, through a whole lot Greg. My love life sucks in ways I can't even explain. I meet a good guy and then he's not good after all. I want to know where this thing is going to lead us Greg.

He smiled and held my hands in his.

Greg: I understand you very well my love, trust me, I do. Look at me, I'm 33. Isn't that old enough? I'm old enough to know what I want. To know that the mother of my child won't be allowed to see her again, to know the woman I want to spend the rest of my god damn life with, to know the woman that will raise my daughter for me, it's old enough honey and I'm making all these decisions because you're that woman. You trigger emotions in me, feelings I didn't know I still have. And guess what, I love you with all your crazy and innocent sides, you suit me so well I don't mind breaking protocols just to make sure I wake up every morning and see you in bed with me.

He squeezed my hands and I held on tight.

Greg: So you want to know what we're doing, we're in love baby, and I'm happy it's you I'm in love with.

He looked at me and I smiled, assured that I'm not making a mistake.

Me: Edward is your friend right?

He nodded.

Me: He .....

Greg: was your first love, I know. Don't you think Harry has told me all that?

I was surprised, my voice left me and I just stared at him

Greg: No, it's nothing to be worried about. We three are friends from way back. Harry matched us up, then told us, Eddy and I. I haven't spoken with Eddy since you came here but I know he was happy when he found out I had something for you. But I'm glad you actually wanted to tell me this.

He embraced me and for once, I saw my future and it had Greg in it.

Greg: So tell me, where would you want to go. This house is becoming boring.

I smiled

Me: Amber and I were about doing that before Yvonne happened.

Greg: Oh! I see. Then we'll all go together, you, me, Koz and Amber. From tomorrow, we'll paint 042 red.

Me: Hello, I'm no painter.

We both laughed at my dry joke.

Greg: Don't bore me to death please.

Me: And you, don't paint me death as well.

We laughed again before we ended up cuddling beside each other.

Me: What about Gab?

Greg: Koz just drove her to his place. She'll be there till next week when school will resume.

Me: But who'll stay with her? Since Kosi will still come back here.

Greg: We've got other relations honey and one of my cousins lives with Koz. You hid yourself throughout the funeral so you couldn't meet any of them.

Me: Oh stop. I wasn't hiding

Greg: I know. You were trying to stop the feelings you had for me.

Me: You wish

Greg; I don't wish baby. I know.

I placed my hand on his chest and he looked at me, using his free hand to rub my forehead.

Greg: You don't look beautiful when you've got these worry lines on your forehead.

Me: What if Yvonne comes back to take Gab or maybe do something rash? I'll be lying if I say I'm not worried. The Yvonne I saw today can do anything to stay in this family.

He heaved a sigh and left me, obviously seeing the truth in what I just said

Greg: So tell me, what do we do now?

Me: A court order.

He looked at me and his face lit up, then he threw himself into me, his excitement lighting up the room.

Greg: Thank you baby, now I know you truly are my angel. We'll do that first thing tomorrow morning.

Me: That's better, at least, I'm relieved now.

We ended up talking deeper into the day, telling each other about our families and how we pulled through in life. Greg was such a darling, and when it was time for lunch, he asked the servants to bring ours into the room. I was in love with this guy and if care isn't taken, I'll run mad from it.


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And so a week and four days later, he was driving us home against my will.
Initially, I had planned to visit my parents but Harry called, saying that Eddy(Tobe) was back. We had all spoken on phone and I was so excited that he was hale and hearty now.
Two days later, William had also called to remind us of the party. And that's why we're heading home now. Greg came with us because he wanted to see Eddy and Harry had invited him to the clique meeting that will be holding after the party.
Greg and Kosi had done wonders, we visited half of what I'll call 042 metropolis, buying things we don't even need. When it was time to pack up, instead of just one box, I was packing three boxes. Amber too complained of same thing, overstuffing.(lol)

Greg: Don't worry girls, you'll always visit whenever you want to.

Me: But I'm not tired of staying.

Greg: But you trust that Harry will kill me if you two miss this party, plus the meeting

Amber: Okay, this is what will happen, you're bringing us back after the meeting.

She said from the back seat.

Greg: Case closed.

He turned to me and pulled my left cheek

Greg: Come on, a smile will be appreciated.

Me: I don't want to.

Greg: I promise, you're coming back with me.

Me: I'm not going to bank on that. But I'll want to believe you.

Greg: I won't disappoint. You'll see that. You both.

He looked over his shoulder to a smiling Amber who gave him a thumbs up.

Greg: So, we'll stop at Tonimas for lunch.