Shades of Marriage π₯°πππ₯Ίπ Part 7.
My husband kept on calling my phone nonstop. When he saw I wasn’t taking any of his calls he started sending me series of text messages threatening to end my life or make me miserable sooner or later.
I just avoided his calls and messages like he wasn’t existing.
Austin on the other hand was still head over heels with me. There is no day he won’t call at least twice a day to check up on me.
At first, we spoke for 10 to 15 minutes in each calls and gradually graduated to speaking for hours.
Little by little, I started getting fond of him. I began to enjoy his company. I started getting excited whenever whenever my phone is ringing and its Austin calling.
This went on for about two months. Austin has long travelled back to Abuja. I was still squatting with Faith and her family who really treated me with so much love and warmth.
One morning, I had just finished bathing when my phone started ringing. It was Austin. I picked the call almost immediately.
“Hello Lizbeth. Good morning”. Austin said in his usual soothing voice.
I was just grinning from cheek to cheek.
“Good morning big man. How was your night”. I asked.
“Ofcourse I slept well since your voice was the last thing I heard before going to bed”. Austin teased.
“You have started again Mr. Man”. I said feigning anger.
“I’m sorry queen Elizabeth. Are you free today?”. Austin asked.
“Hmmm.. Do you want to take me to Paris Mr. Man?”. I asked jokingly.
“Just say the word my Queen and see it happen”. Austin said smiling.
“You’ve started o. I will be free though “. I answered.
“Just come to your junction by 11am please. Please don’t ask questions “. Austin pleaded.
“Hmmm okay sir. 11am then”. I replied back.
“Byeee.. let’s talk again later “. Austin said and ended the call.
After the call ended, I was left in total confusion. I just kept on thinking about what Austin was planning. I couldn’t wait for 11am to reach.
I jerked back to reality when Faith came to the room and dragged me to the palour.
I sat with her and mama chatting for about one hour. I excused myself and went to the room.
I wore a free gown and applied some powders on my face. I took my purse and left for my junction.
I called Austin and told him I was almost there.
When I got to the junction, Austin was already there waiting for me. I just couldn’t stop smiling.
“You are full of surprises you this man”. I said.
“And you are an epitome of beauty”. Austin complimented.
He opened the car door and asked me to enter.
“Where are we heading to”. I inquired.
“I want to surprise you”. Austin said without saying anything further.
He stopped at the front of one fenced compound and asked me to come down. I was thrown into confusion.
“Follow me inside. Don’t be scared, I won’t kill you”. He said smiling.
I followed him into this well furnished apartment and couldn’t help but admire how beautiful the apartment was.
“This is your home Elizabeth. Please manage this place for now”. Austin dropped the bombshell.
I just stared at him in disbelief.
“What are you saying”. I asked confused.
To be continued
Judith Onyoyibo
