EPISODE 29
It’s been almost two weeks now, and I haven’t got to see oluchi and her mother or check up on them.
They have been calling me, but I purposely don’t pick their calls because I wanted oluchi to bring the wallet herself, because I know her mother can’t do that.
Oluchi sometimes send several text message to check if am alright, also telling me that I am getting them worried sick about me.
I have this strong feelings in my heart, that oluchi would look for me, Even if it wasn’t her intentions, her mother will convince her to come look for me.
Well, my home and office address are there on the business cards in my wallet, they could easily find me if they want to.
That beautiful morning I came to the company as usual, then i did some little project on my laptop, and then i ordered my secretary to make me some coffee, which she did in a couple of minutes, and then she brought it to me.
I slowly sipped from my coffee, with one of my palm in my pocket, staring outside the company, from my window blinds.
Just then i saw oluchi walked into the company through the gate, i almost choked on my coffee seeing her.
She was looking exceptionally beautiful like the rising of the morning sun.
Wow, damn!!!….I exclaimed.
I watched one of the securities interrogating her, and she brought out the wallet from her bag to show him.
The security man discussed briefly with oluchi, then he brought out her security phone, I knew he was about to call my secretary, and I was right.
In a minute i heard a knock on the door.
“Come in”……I answered, then the secretary walked in, carefully closing the door behind her.
Sir, a security just informed me now that a lady named oluchi is here to see you.
Please bring her to my office immediately…….I replied, still observing oluchi from the window blinds.
The secretary left my office immediately, to get oluchi to my office, as i had requested.
Then I left my window blinds, and sat on my chair, pretending to be working on my laptop.
In less than five minutes, the secretary came back to my office.
Sir, she is here, should I let her in?……. she asked politely.
Yes please do…..I responded quickly, because I was nervous, knowing i will alone with oluchi, in my office gave me a weird feeling.
The secretary left my office, and in seconds i heard a faint knock on my door.
Come in please……I responded, pretending I was working on my laptop, with my face void of emotions.
I looked up from my laptop, and saw oluchi standing before me like a statue, i almost laughed out loud, but i composed myself.
There was a bit of an awkward silence between us, so i stood up from my chair, and I led oluchi to sit on a chair which was opposite me.
Oluchi sat down, but couldn’t look at my face, she was fiddling with her fingers nervously, and I noticed the beads of sweat on her forehead.
I took a clean new handkerchief from my drawer, then i walked towards her to wipe her face dry, then i placed the handkerchief on her palm.
She let out a smile and muttered “thank you” still avoiding eye contact with me.
What should I offer you
mademoiselles?……I asked jocularly.
Anything is fine…….. she replied.
Anything is not an answer, please i would appreciate it if you tell me what you would like to take and I will get it for you immediately……….I replied politely.
Fruit juice and some snacks will do…….. she replied, smiling and blushing.
I rang my secretary and she came to my office in a giffy.
You sent for me sir…… she asked.
Please i need you to get us some fruit juice, short bread’s, cup cakes and sausage rolls………I ordered.
Okay sir…. she responded, and left.
After the secretary left to get our orders, I noticed oluchi was now staring at me with a bit of sadness on her face.
What is it?…….I asked in surprise.
Why did you avoided my mom and I for almost two weeks, and you didn’t pick up our calls, making us worriedly sick about you…… she blasted impatiently.
Am really sorry oluchi, I know i was at fault, please pardon me, i was so very busy, you can see i was busy when you came.
But at least if I was that important to you, you would have come to see me even if it was for a few minutes, is your job more important than me?……. she fired back.
Hmmm, someone is sounding jealous here……I teased.
You are so ridiculous to think that I’m jealous sir Alex, I was only pained you aren’t thinking about me, the way I think about you.
Really, has it gotten to that?
Wonderful!!!!…….I said, laughing out loud.
Then she readjusted her wig, and brought out her phone and my wallet from her bag, she placed the wallet on my desk, and was typing casually on her phone.
Me seeing that she was now looking unhappy for reasons best known to her, I stood from where I was sitting, then i walked up to her, squatting in front of her.
Am sorry, please forgive me, i didn’t mean to avoid you……..I genuinely apologized, placing my hands on hers.
It’s okay sir, you are forgiven…….. she said smiling.
Really, thank you so much…….I happily said, pulling her to myself in a hug, then i got carried away, and peck her on her lips like i usually do with Aisha.
Immediately i peck her on the lips, it’s felt like an electric revolt struck me, and I immediately stood up from my squatting position in a haste apologising countlessly.
Surprisingly oluchi didn’t react, at all, she was only blushing and didn’t want to look at me.
I slowly sat on my chair, going into deep thoughts.
Oh God, this wasn’t the plan, hope i had Not fallen in love with oluchi this soon, she is still married i don’t want to steal her away from Kenneth, i only wanted her attention……….I thought sadly.
I was so engrossed in my thoughts, and didn’t know when the secretary came in with our orders I even arranged them on my desk.
It was when oluchi called out to me, that I came back to present.
Where did your mind travel to?…….. she asked suspiciously.
My mind travelled to my house, I was thinking about what I will cook when I get home today…….I lied.
What about your wife, or girlfriend, can’t she cook for you?….. she asked bluntly.
Unfortunately I have no woman in my life for now, I recently got out of a relationship because we weren’t compartable……..I said sadly.
Am sorry to hear that sir, God will give you a good partner……. she replied.
I hope so too please let’s eat……I said, digging into the meal before me.
So how about what I requested the other day, have you thought about it?……..I asked, sipping my fruit juice.
You mean the dinner date?……. she asked, with a mouthful of cupcakes.
“Yeah”……I responded.
Well let’s make it on Sunday evening then…….. she responded.
That’s okay by me too, thank you so much for accepting the dinner date with me.
My pleasure sir Alex.
You can simply call me Alex, we are friends now isn’t it…….I asked.
Yes si… I mean yes Alex…… she replied smiling.
After we were done eating, we both left the company and I drove her straight to a phone shop so I would change her phone, because I didn’t like the one she was using.
I picked an iPhone 12 for her, and she screamed happily and even hugged me not minding the crowd in the shop.
Immediately i payed for the phone, she instantly put it on and started taking photos with it, thanking me profusely.
We left the phone shop, and we got to a shop selling wigs and cosmetics, and we bought so many of them.
Oluchi was more than happy, she felt like expl0ding from so much joy in her.
We got to her mother’s shop and I was surprised at how big the shop was.
Mama was unhappy when she saw me, then I instantly went on my knees to apologize to her giving same excuse that I gave to oluchi earlier.
Mama instantly accepted my apologies and offered me a cold bottle of malt which i accepted wholeheartedly.
I spent an hour with mama and oluchi, then i left mama’s shop and went back to the office.
Before I left, oluchi showed me her shop, which was closer to her mother’s own, and it was a small boutique, but it was beautiful, i was happy for her.
When I got to the office, i felt restless, i couldn’t even concentrate on what i was doing.
Oluchi kept coming to my heart and mind giving my body a weird sensation.
Especially when I thought about the peck i mistakenly shared with her earlier, I touched my lips and let out a chuckle.
No Alex, you can do this, it’s strictly revenge and nothing else…….I kept saying out loud, but I knew perfectly well that it was a lie.
How am I gonna overcome this temptation by oluchi, does it mean i have fallen for her, or it’s my mind playing tricks on me?……..I asked sadly.
Oh no, it can’t be her, i can’t simply cheat Kenneth by stealing his wife, that would be wrong of me.
What do I do now?……..I said, placing my hands on my forehead, tiredly.
Just then my phone beeped, and I checked and saw it was oluchi calling.
I found myself smiling sheepishly mainly looking at my phone, I ended the call, and called her back.
She thanked me greatly and we talked about other things until the call ended.
Immediately after talking to oluchi, i wanted to drop my phone when it started ringing again.
It was aisha calling, for some reason I didn’t want to pick up her calls, because I have been avoiding her calls, ever since she told me she was engaged.
The news shattered my heart to a million pieces and I was trying my best to move on.
I decided to pick up the call anyways, afterall she isn’t my enemy.
Thank goodness Alex, you finally picked up……. she yelled.
The news you announced to me the other day broke my heart into a million pieces, so I was trying to heal from it……..I said sadly.
Awwwwnn, that’s so sweet, how about i told you it was a prank, I didn’t got engaged, and there was no man anywhere.
I was only trying to pull your legs, i wanted to get back at you for telling me you want to push through with your foolish revenge…….. she said laughing out loud.
For some minutes i was speechless, and didn’t even know what to say, then i hunged up angrily.
She called back immediately, but I ignored her calls she sent me a long text message pleading it was a mistake, but I still ignored.
You shouldn’t blame me for being sad, i still love Aisha deeply, and was really unhappy when she announced she was engaged to another man.
Now that she was telling me it’s a prank was like she was making a fool out of me, she is toiling with my heart and feelings, and I don’t like it.
I left the office angrily and I drove straight home, i got home and took my shower, and laid on the bed staring at nothing.
I couldn’t even eat dinner because I wasn’t having appetite to eat.
I slept off on an empty stomach.
To be continued………..
Written ✍️ by Martha