SISTER MARY – Episode 22
Mary welcomed me happily when i got to her apartment. She gave me her usual killing hug before letting me in.
“i have rice, i have soup, what’s your choice?” she asked with a smile,
“just a cup of water please” i replied with a nervous smile. She quietly served me without asking any further question.
“so how are you dealing with Jboy’s stuff?” she asked curiously after a while. I breathed deeply and quietly told her almost everything that needed to be told.
“you are really a good person. You know some friends will simply move on without bothering to help” she said with admiration while i nodded and cleared my throat.
“so about the discussion i promised you. I’m now ready for it” i opened the topic bravely.
My new plan was to find a way of telling her a bit of the truth concerning my real feelings just like Chioma wanted even though i knew it was far from being easy. Since Jboy wasn’t available anymore and i had the slightest clue on how to carry on with the old plan alone. I had no choice than to strategize.
“fine, alright” she breathed slowly, her expression quickly growing more serious.
“you know i have been indifferent to you since i got out of jail?” i murmured. She nodded curiously.
“it’s just as a result of the things that have happened between us these past few weeks. I can’t really explain further but do believe that I’m trying hard to reciprocate your love and everything. But it isn’t easy for me, so don’t just expect anything more for now” i poured out hesitantly while she stared at me with shock.
“you are kidding me right?, i don’t understand a word of what you just said?” she asked hotly, her colour rapidly changing.
“The promises i made while in jail was simply for you to drop the case and set me free, that notwithstanding, i do care for you from the bottom of my heart” i pleaded to calm her down,
“i still don’t get you, but i think i’m beginning to understand” she hissed with pain.
“so our relationship was never meant to be. You just came to take advantage of me like other guys huh. Now i understand, the breakup, pregnancy, abortion, get together and promises were just a ploy” she cried, while i freaked out.
I quickly regreted following Chioma’s advice. It was all wrong opening up to her so soon without being prepared for the resultant effect..
“Sometimes doing the right thing is not always right” i reasoned.
I quickly drew close and held her.
“please be reasonable and understand me. Those were my feelings for you but everything has now changed because i’m trying hard to love you. At least you can appreciate my honesty” i poured out solemnly.
“is our story really going to have a happy ending?, should i move on with my life?” she asked bitterly while i swallowed hard.
“please answer me, do i still have hope with you?, or am i simply wasting the little time i have left?” she asked seriously, her eyes melting with grief and disappointment. I was suddenly faced with a difficult question.
Yes it was difficult because my answer will definetly define the next stage of our relationship.
Unfortunately, i chickened out.
“there is hope dear. There is still hope for us” i lied feebly. She stared into my eyes, trying to read me.
“but you shouldn’t expect anything for now. I need time, i need a little space to pick my life together” i added convincingly.
“i’ll give you all the time you need but just don’t disappoint me” she said with a heavy tone which showed how pained she was.
SISTER MARY – Episode 23
I left her apartment minutes later, furious with myself. I couldn’t believe i ended up not doing exactly what i visited her to do. I was still battling with my thoughts when my phone rang. It was Chioma calling.
“hey, how are you?” i greeted,
“fine, where are you?” she asked,
“driving home” i answered.
“i called to remind you that my birthday is tomorrow. I know you have forgotten huh” she said with a lively tone while i gasped.
“of course, i forgot dear. Thanks for reminding me. I love you” i said with joy. She simply laughed and hung up.
I quickly changed direction and headed to a bank closeby where i withdrew some money, bought a bunch of flowers from a shop down the road before heading to a jewellery shop to get something big for her. I ended up buying an expensive necklace and matching ear rings. I equally bought a very cool ring which i intended to use as an engagement ring.
I planned giving her a whole lot of surprise the next day….
As normal with most guys, i had a very restless night thinking about my future, thinking about Chioma and asking myself if she was the best girl for me. I kept tossing around on my bed till 6am the next morning, when I quickly dressed up and headed to her apartment without notifying her.
The shock in her eyes showed how surprised she was when she opened her door for me.
“happy birthday” i greeted with a sweet smile, as i handed her the well scented bunch of flowers.
“oh my God” she gasped with joy, held the flowers with her right hand and hugged me with the other.
“thank you she whispered” before taking the flowers to the center table in her sitting room where she carefully dropped them. As she turned to face me, i brought out the jewellery case and gave to her.
“you deserve much more dearest” i murmured as i handed the case to her. She quickly opened it, screamed with joy and hugged me again.
“i have never had such a surprising birthday” she exclaimed as she went through the precious stones i bought. Slowly she fetched out the engagement ring which i cleverly added into the case, brought it up and stared at me with a curious surprise.
“so my love, what do you have to say about that. Do you agree to be with me till the end, do you accept being the mother of my children? WILL YOU MARRY ME” i proposed with a nervous smile.
“oh my God” she screamed with joy, her eyes shone with great excitement.
“please say something. Will you marry me?” i asked again,
“oh yes yes yes yes yes yes” she sang with happiness. I licked my lips, took the ring from her and calmly slid it into her third finger,
“you are forever mine, my love” i breathed while she smiled and kissed me with great intensity.
I was so happy over the action i took. I felt it was one of the best decisions i have ever made in my life.
“once Jboy’s burial is over, i’ll meet her family and start up the marriage proceedings” i reasoned.
“my love, you know we are almost late for work, or do you have other plans?” she asked, bringing my wandering mind back with her question.
“yeah you have to get your things because you arn’t spending the night here. We got to celebrate your birthday and our engagement. Double fun huh?” i said with a smile. She rolled her eyes, breathing deeply.
“so where are we going?” she asked,
“first we go to the office from there we head to a nice restaurant, after which we wrap it up in a hotel” i suggested, licking my lips.
“oh no, i beg to disagree. Spending a quiet evening with you is all i need, and your apartment is enough for that. We don’t need a hotel or restaurant my love. Moreover you have many responsibilities with little money, i havn’t even asked how you plan on pulling it all off” she said seriously with a slight frown. I looked into her eyes with great love.
“okay the hotel is cancelled, but the evening in a restaurant isn’t” i pleaded.
“whatever” she smiled with a shrug. I drew close and kissed her.
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