*EPISODE 8*
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Later in the day, while Tricia was busy making sure that everywhere was neatly arranged and everything was in place before the arrival of her mother inlaw, a call from precious came in.
“Hi baby girl.” Tricia hailed over the phone.
“Tricia…..” Precious muttered in a faint tone. She was literally sobbing over the phone.
“Precious. What’s wrong?. Why are you crying?.” Tricia asked feeling concerned and worried.
“It’s Kola.” She cried.
“What about him?. What did he do to you?.” Tricia queried in curiosity and impatience. “Did he hit you?. Did you catch him cheating on you?.” She asked all at once.
“I wish that was the case Tricia.” Precious cried.
“Then what exactly has he done to you?.” Tricia asked.
“Tricia, kola broke up with me…..” She cried bitterly.
“What?.” Tricia shouted. Her mouth dropped open in disbelief. “Why would he do a thing like that?.” She asked not believing her ears.
“I don’t know Tricia. He has been acting weird these past few days. And he hasn’t been himself. I don’t know if he has started seeing someone else. But the next thing I heard was that he was tired and would like us to go our separate ways. Tricia I’m heartbroken.” She cried.
“Kola must be joking cause he can’t just end a three years relationship like that. What happens to all the memories and love you both shared all through the years?. What happens to all the efforts and all the things you sacrificed for him?.” Tricia fumed.
“Tricia, my current experience with kola has taught me that It doesn’t matter how many memories you have with someone, or how many years you’ve spent together. They can easily leave you the moment someone else comes along and never look back. How can people do this? Is it because they never truly loved you?.” She said amidst tears.
“No precious it could be that the love was fading and kola wasn’t matured enough to talk to you about it and so he decided to take the easy way out. Many people are unbelievably selfish.Their actions say nothing about you but everything about them. Or, I’m thinking, maybe kola loved you the best he could, but maybe it wasnโt that deep.” Tricia said.
“Is this supposed to be words of consolation or a way to increase my pains?.” Precious asked totally confused.
“I’m sorry if my choice of words didn’t go well with you. I was only trying to make you see things from a positive angle. More like helping you accept the reality.” Tricia said.
“Then just know that it isn’t working at all.” Precious said.
“You know what?. I’m suggesting you just go out and catch some fun. You know?. Like grab a drink, go to the club, or anything that can help lighten your mood a little bit.” Tricia suggested.
“What about you?. when should I be expecting you?. You know I need you now more than ever.” She said.
“I’m sorry to disappoint you precious. I would have loved to be with you in a time like this but you see, Jeff’s mom would be arriving this evening and I can’t risk spending the night outside this house today of all days.” Tricia said.
“I understand. So how are things going with you and Jeff?.” She asked.
“Well, let’s say we are cool for now.” Tricia said.
“So you two would be Sharing a room this night?.” She asked.
“Yeah. And I’m so nervous.” Tricia said.
“I just hope you don’t kick him out of the bed with your bad sleeping postures.” Precious said.
“My goodness. That has been bothering me too.” Tricia said.
“I trust you to handle the situation well. All thesame, I wish you the best.” She said.
“Don’t forget to put me in your prayers. And also, please take good care of yourself okay?. Don’t let kola’s action get to you.” Tricia said.
“I’m sure going to need lots of distractions tonight.” Precious said.
Later that evening, Jeff’s mom finally arrived and she was warmly welcomed by Tricia.
Tricia was able to win the heart of Jeff’s mom with her warm personality and hospitality.
Tricia who was thinking that she would have a difficult time staying around Jeff’s mom, surprisingly felt comfortable and relaxed around her. And for the first time ever since she lost her mother, Jeff’s mom made her feel loved and accepted. She was friendly and free. The way she talked, laughed and chatted with her, made Tricia felt like she was having those moments with her biological mother.
“Is this what it feels like to have a mother?.” She thought to herself.
When Jeff got back from work, he was totally surprised to see the unexpected and sudden bond between Tricia and his mom. They were both busy laughing and chatting like they’ve known each other for long.
He was pleased with what he saw. He quickly shot the door and cleared his throat to get their attention.
“Look who we have here.” His mother said smiling at him as we walked closer.
“Mom. You’ve arrived.” Jeff said winking his left eye at Tricia to remind her of what she was supposed to do at that moment.
Tricia who understood what he meant, quickly got up and embraced him.
“Welcome home honey.” She said.
Freeing herself from his embrace, Tricia took his suitcase from him and went ahead to drop it inside his room while Jeff sat beside his mom.
“My son. I must confess. You found yourself a good wife.” His mom said tapping him.
“Come on mom, you just got to spend time with her today and you are already saying nice things about her?.” Jeff asked.
“Why not?. Besides, I don’t think i need to stay a whole year with someone before I can be able to describe their personality. This few hours I spent with Tricia, has proven to me, that she’s a well trained girl.” His mom said.
Hearing his mom speak highly of Tricia, Jeff couldn’t help but scoffed at his mom’s ignorance.
“If only she knew how dramatic and weird Tricia can be.” He said to himself.
Just then, tricia came from behind and wrapped her arms around his neck. This came as a surprise to Jeff who was taken unawares.
“What are you doing?.” He whispered into Tricia’s ears. But in the eyes of his mother, she thought Jeff was pecking Tricia on her cheek. And she couldn’t help but blushed at the cute public display of affection before her.
“I’m playing my role. Why don’t you relax and play along?.” Tricia whispered back as if she was returning his peck.
And this time, Jeff’s mom couldn’t help but cleared her throat to remind them that she was actually there with them.
“Don’t you think you two are forgetting that I’m right here?. Why not wait till night so you can both have each other to yourselves?.” Jeff’s mom said.
“I’m sorry Mom. I just can’t curtail the joy I feel whenever I set my eyes on my husband. Honestly, I must commend you for doing a nice job in birthing and racing such a perfect man.” Tricia said turning Jeff’s face to hers as if she was trying to kiss him.
The whole thing took Jeff off guard. He knew they were supposed to act as a real couple but he didn’t expect it to be so real. It was more like Tricia was beginning to seduce him.
He quickly excused himself and dragged Tricia into his room.
“What was the meaning of what you were doing to me back there?.” He questioned as soon as they entered his room.
“I don’t understand. What did I do?.” Tricia asked totally confused.
“Was all the touching necessary?.” He questioned.
“Touching?. Wait a minute. You call the little thing I did out there touching?.” Tricia asked not believing her ears.
“What then should I have called it?. You were literally seducing me back there.” Jeff said.
Tricia couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Really?. Come on Jeff, that’s nothing close to what real couples do. I haven’t even started showcasing my full acting skills and you are already complaining?. How then do you intend to handle the fact that we will both be sharing a room tonight?.” Tricia questioned.
Jeff was speechless as he didn’t know what else to say.
“Please stop overreacting. Go in there, take your shower and come have your dinner. My husband.” Tricia said winking at Jeff.
When she left the room, Jeff grabbed his chest.
“Where in God’s forbidden planet did such a girl come from?.” He wondered.
While they were having dinner, Tricia kept making advances at Jeff just to get back at him. Watching her make seductive sexual advances at him, made Jeff to choke on his food. He coughed so hard that his mother signalled Tricia to pass him a glass of water.
“Easy son.” She said.
Tricia quickly filled a glass cup with water and gave it to Jeff who hastily collected it from her and gulped it down his throat. As if that was not enough, Tricia kept blowing kisses at Jeff who had no choice but to look away.
When they were done eating, Jeff’s mom showered praises on Tricia acknowledging her cooking skills. Tricia was so happy and excited. It was like a dream come true. For she had always longed to be acknowledged by her step mom.
Finally, it was time to retire to bed. Then the real fear set in. Tricia who was yet to take her bath, kept thinking of how she would be able to take a shower with Jeff being present in the room.
“I need to take my shower.” She said to Jeff who was laying on the bed.
“And so?. What has that got to do with me?.” He asked totally confused.
“I can’t shower with you being present in this room.” She said glaring at him with her hands on her waist.
“Meaning?.” He asked totally confused.
“Meaning you have to go outside so I can take a quick shower before you return.” She said rolling her eyes at Jeff.
“Wait a minute.” Jeff said sitting upright. “Are you indirectly Calling me a pervert?. What has my presence got to do with you taking a quick shower?.” He asked totally confused.
“Everything Jeff. Just respect my privacy by stepping out or would you prefer I raise my voice and let your mom know what this argument is all about?.” She questioned folding her arms.
“Hmmmmm.” Jeff took a deep sigh.
And without saying a word, he just walked out of the room. Tricia quickly rushed to the door and ensured that it was properly locked before she went into the bathroom.
When she was done taking her bath, she wore a jeans bum short, and topped it up with a jeans trouser before she wore her usual night wear.
When she was done, she opened the door for Jeff whose face was completely frowned as he was literally boiling in anger.
He angrily pushed his way into the room. Then his eyes caught with Tricia’s dressing.
“What is this?. Why are you dressed this way?.” He asked.
“Just to make sure you don’t cross your limit while I’m fast asleep. Now let’s go to bed.” She said.
She laid close to the wall while Jeff laid at the other side of the bed. With pillow placed in the middle to create a demarcation between them.
While they were fast asleep in the middle of the night, Jeff felt a kick on his stomach. He ignored it at first and continued sleeping. The next thing he received was a slap across his face. He jumped up from bed and sat upright Wondering where the slap must have came from.
He was still trying to figure out what was going on when Tricia kicked him off the bed and he found himself sitting on the floor.
He stood up fuming with anger. While Tricia spread her legs widely at both corners of the bed chewing her mouth as she slept peacefully like nothing happened.
“No. This is the height of it. I can’t take this anymore.” Jeff raged angrily almost losing his mind.
Hahaha Tricia is something else