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โฃ๏ธ UNLUCKY๐ FOUR๐
Chapter Seven ๐
Abigail’s POV๐
As soon as I drive in to the compound I sighted Mama’s car in front already..what’s she doing here?I hope everything is alright..
I opened the door as I entered the living room..Mama watching television..I greeted her but she ignores me .I don’t have time to please anyone because I’m feeling very sleepy.. Arnold isn’t home..he has gone to work..so it’s only I and this trouble some mother in law..
Making my way upstairs I perceived a sweet scent of soup coming from my kitchen..maybe mama is cooking though..should I go check what she’s preparing..I’m too tired to start up a fight with mama so I think I’ll just rest for now..
I went straight to the bathroom..took off my old clothes..and showered changing into a neat casual clothes..as I lay on my bed my phone rings..
๐คณHello my lovely wife..”Arnold says through the phone..it’s a video call..my baby is inside his car..
“Hi my love.. how are you?”I asked..
๐คณI’m fine but I’ll be more better with you…you look very beautiful..I feel like kissing you right now..”Arnold says..
“Then go for it..what are you waiting for?”I teased back..
๐คณI can’t wait to see you..how’s your friend..?
“She’s fine all thanks to God..why aren’t you at work..?”
๐คณI’m done with everything.. I’m on my way home..I wanna spend sometime with you..I missed you so much.. what do you think..how about we go out on a romantic date.. vacations..we could have ice creams..and…”
I immediately cuts in..
“I don’t think that will be happening..your mother is here..”I say.
๐คณReally..?
“Yes..”
๐คณ Alright my love..even if my mom’s at home..it’s not a big deal..we can still have fun..
“okay my love..see you soon..you know I haven’t slept well.. I’m feeling really sleepy..”I say yawning..
“Okay baby…love you..kisses..”
“Love you..”I say before hanging up as I lay on my bed..
Everyday I keep on thanking God for the kind of husband he gave me..Arnold is the best thing that has ever happened to me.. despite my inability to have a child..he still is the best man on earth.. thoughts of Arnold fill my mind as I gradually slept off..
Naomi’s POV ๐
“Hey..where’s your car and the stuffs you went to get..what happened to you..?”Jessie asked me the minute she saw me..I came to the hospital to visit Angie and tell her we are all here for her..is it that obvious that I’m not okay..
“That bastard took everything from me..and I didn’t beg him..I didn’t because I don’t want him to feel I’m nothing without him but right now I don’t know where to start from..that car has really helped me so much..”
“Oh don’t beat yourself up because of that..you’ll have as many cars as you want..when you secure that job..”Jessie says leading me to where we would sit..
“You think so..?”I asked..
“I know so.. is there anything wrong.. you don’t look too good..”Jessie asked curiously..
“I don’t know..I don’t know why I’m feeling this way…I saw her..and nelson hasn’t changed..I saw the woman and that miserable tramp claimed all my things..even my jewelries..and car..”I say placing my hands at the back of my neck..
“Oh..babe..don’t get like that..it’s normal to feel this way because you loved your husband but don’t worry..I’m certain you’ll get over him really soon..the job will get your mind off things..”
“I hope so..where’s Angela?”I say
“She’s still in the ward.. poor thing doesn’t want to eat or even go home..she’s been with mark since yesterday..”Jessie says
“I need to go check on her..which ward is she in?”I asked..
Angel’s POV
The doctor said mark needs to be operated soon and they’ll soon take him to the surgery room..I just pray things work out well.. according to the doctor mark has been shut in one of his lungs and the only thing that can save him now is prayers..
Last night I couldn’t sleep..I prayed for Mark health and I hope God answers my prayers soon..I wish mark could just wake up and say something already..I feel so bad if anything were to happen to Mark..I’ll die..if something were to happen to him.. because he isn’t just a friend..he is my best friend..and I really care about him..
Just then I heard a knock on the door and it’s Naomi..
“Oh nao..”I say..
“Angie..I’m so sorry..”Naomi says as she joins me on the couch holding my hands..
“Tell me mark is going to be fine..please..tell me..”I say..
“He will make it..God will heal him my friend.. everything will be alright..”Naomi says hugging me..
“I swear if anything happens to mark I’ll die..”I say and I mean it..
“Don’t say that girlfriend..you know what..you need to be very strong..so I’ll take you home..to go shower and eat..then we ll come back later..”Naomi says..
“I want to stay for mark..”I say..
“But you need to eat something and get changed Angie..you need to be strong for mark..let’s go now..don’t you worry the doctor’s would look after mark..get up..let’s go..”
Naomi insisted as I stand up from the chair..I’m really really exhausted and I appreciate my girlfriends for being here with me..they don’t know how much I owe them for all these…they are like the sister’s I never had..
Arnold’s POV
The p******g sound of music hits my ears as I get down from my car..who the hell has turned my house into a night club..I entered the house and I’m shocked to see Olamma..dancing seductively in front of my living room..
“What the hell are you doing here..?”I say immediately turning off the television..
“Honey..my love..you’re back..have been waiting for you..”Olamma says rushing up to hug me as I pushed her angrily..this is nonsense..how the hell did she even get into my house..?
“Don’t you even dare think of touching me with your filthy..hands”I yelled at her..as My mother interrupts..oh I should have known…
“Nkem..take it easy with her..can’t you see she’s pregnant..”My mother says..
“And so what if she..how is that my concern..mom..before I open my eyes and close it..get this filthy disgusting pig out of my house right now..”I say..
“You will respect Olamma..don’t you ever speak to her like that because starting from today..she’s your new wife..”
Mama thinks this is funny..is this a silly joke or what..my mother is really getting on my nerves.
“Mama..you think this is funny abi..get this thing out of my house..”I say dragging Olamma..
“What is wrong with you.. stop hurting her..”
I didn’t listen to mama I continued to make my way to the door with Olamma as I heard Abby voice..
Abigail’s POV
The huge voices finally succeeded to wake me up from my sweet sleep..what’s going on here..?I thought as I called Arnold..he was holding the same woman who he found on his bed the other day.. why is she here?
“Arnold..”I called out as he immediately let go the woman hand..
“My love what’s going on here..why is this woman here..?”
“Honey you have nothing to worry about..let’s just go get some rest..”Arnold says coming towards me.
“No..I heard your voices..and I would like to know what’s going on here…can somebody tell me what’s going on here.. please?”
“The thing is..Olamma here..my one and only ada ma..is carrying my grand child..”Mama says smiling in a very annoying manner..
“What..no..I didn’t hear that clearly..what was that?’I asked hoping this is nothing but a night mare that I’ll wake up from..
“I’m pregnant for..your
husband..and we will get married soon..”Olamma says..
“No..this cannot be true..that child isn’t mine….”Arnold denies and I’m confused..I don’t know what to do..or even think..I do not know what to believe..I feel like everytime pains are finally starting to heal another one comes and tears me apart..I find it really hard to believe my husband..my own husband impregnated this woman..I can’t stand this..I can’t..
“You should have thought about that before begging her for s*x..and Abigail..you better start packing because this woman here is the real deal.. infact she’s the real woman here..not like you..only God knows if you have a v****a between your legs..”
Mama spills..
“That’s enough..I won’t allow such insults from you to my wife..”Arnold says..
Right now I don’t even know what to say..I have to digest this news but at the same time I need to be strong..I won’t allow mama defeat me..
“My husband..let’s..let’s just go inside and leave this two.. please..”I say..
“Your husband keh..he isn’t only your husband anymore..he is our husband because he is responsible for this pregnancy..”Olamma says..
“Liars..!!if you think you’re going to succeed in breaking my marriage..it’s a lie..your plans have failed mama.. because I won’t let you destroy our bond..I trust my husband and I’m ๐ฏ percent sure he isn’t the owner of that baby..”I defended..
“Will see about that..when the child is born..we ll have the DNA test to proof Arnold is the baby’s father..”Mama says..
“That’s no big deal..I know my husband is innocent..”I say as Arnold stared at me..
“We will take a DNA test and Olamma would have to stay here till she gives birth..”Mama says..
“That cannot happen..”Arnold interrupts..
“It must o..it must..after sleeping with the innocent girl..now you want to throw her away just like that..never..her parents have abandoned her..she has no where to go..my son.. please..let her stay here till she gives birth.. after all she’s carrying your baby..”Mama says calmly and being the soft hearted person I kind of feel pity for Olamma..
Though I still don’t think the child is Arnold’s but that doesn’t mean I’ll let a pregnant woman out on the streets..it’s not possible..I’m not as heartless to that extent..the baby hasn’t done anything wrong..I just pray this child isn’t Arnold’s by the time he or she is born..if not..it might be the end of my marriage.. because I cannot share my man with some cheap street sluts..
“Mama..that child isn’t mine and Olamma isn’t staying here either..you can take her to your house instead and leave I and my wife in peace for once..why do you hate Abigail so much.. Remember it’s God who gives children..I won’t allow you destroy my home with this useless setups.. now both of you..get out..”Arnold says..
“Out..now.. before I loose my temper..”Arnold says as I stopped him..
“My love.. wait..!!”
“What..honey..?”Arnold asked..
“Can I talk to you for some minutes?”i asked..
“Sure..sure..”Arnold says as we both leave for upstairs..
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“What..no..I cannot believe you’ll agree to this..that woman isn’t staying here.. period”Arnold yelled at me pacing back and forth.
No one likes the idea of a third party in a matrimonial home but I feel for the baby..Olamma is just a young woman and I don’t have that wicked heart to watch her suffer and live in the streets..I know mama doesn’t like me because I can’t be able to give birth but I won’t let her make me become a bad person..
“My love..listen to me…please..I beg you..let her stay even if it’s just for a while..”I pleaded..
“But.. Abigail..don’t you get it..this woman only wants to destroy our marriage..can’t you see it..I will not let that happen..”Arnold says..
“Yeah..none of that is going to happen..just let her stay for some while..she’s homeless..she has no where to go..I know you may think I’m stupid but think about it..my love she’s pregnant..and we don’t even know if that baby is yours..what if that baby is really yours huh..tell me..would you let Olamma suffer..she is the mother of your supposed child..”I say even if I don’t want to admit it..there’s a possibility Arnold might be the father of the baby..the sooner I accept..the better..
“No..no..no..that child isn’t mine..baby please don’t let them fool you..I know it’s hard for you to believe me but I didn’t sleep with that woman..I swear..”Arnold says .
“I don’t know if I can be able to believe you Arnold..but all I’m asking is you let Olamma stay..for now..at least you can have the child I never gave you..”I say almost crying..
“Don’t say that..my love..I love you so much..I don’t want to loose you..”
“Yeah..I know..excuse I need to be alone..”I say as Arnold leaves..the room..
I bursted into tears..the tears kept on rolling uncontrollable down my cheeks..oh God..why me..why is this happening to me..why..where have I gone wrong..what have I done to deserve all these pains..why I’m I so unfortunate?..
Nelson’s POV
I wake up from my sleep as I checked the time..oh my goodness it’s almost afternoon and I haven’t gone to the office..I’m so late..I checked my phone and it’s seven missed calls from my secretary..I immediately texted her that I’ll be there soon..I rushed into the bathroom..I take a quick shower as I dressed up as fast as I could..I’m so damn hungry..by the way where the hell is Jennifer..I went straight downstairs and I’m shocked at what I saw..the living room is turned upside down..the whole place is messed up and even the dining room..I entered the kitchen and I was more surprised to see dishes aren’t washed yet..this is almost 1pm and and Jenni hasn’t done a thing in this house..I checked the pots and the soups are all soured..Jenni hasn’t warmed or cooked anything fresh.. where the hell is that bitch..
I didn’t bring her here to come eat up my money and go..she needs to learn how to be a real woman..Naomi would have prepared my food and even wake me up earlier..and this place wouldn’t be nasty..
“Jennifer..Jennifer.. jenny..”I shouted as I walked out of my apartment..the stench of strong alcoholic drink and cigarettes hits my nose..
“Jennifer…”I moved closer to the backyard and there she is.. she’s dressed almost half n***d..jenny earphones are on her ears..no wonder she isn’t hearing a thing..I flinged the earphones away from her ears..before yelling at her..
“What..what..is the meaning of this..is this what you’re supposed to be the doing.. drinking and smoking..come on..Jennifer.”I say..
She just hissed at me as she continues smoking her cigarettes..I dragged the cigar from her hand flinging it on the floor as she stands up from where she seated angrily..
“Wetin..sef..wetin dey worry you..guy..you dey craze..abi something dey worry you for your head..see no try me this afternoon..o..no just try me..better dey your lane except sey you want chop another slap..”Jennifer yells louder.. like some street girl..
“Jennifer…you are a woman..take a look at the sitting room..you didn’t do any clean up..you wake up without waking me..knowing fully well I’ll be going to work this morning..you didn’t go to work too..and you..did not cook anything..the dishes are not washed..you did absolute nothing..you just wake up..smoke and drink immediately..are you insane or what?”
Now I realize the kind of woman I brought into my life to replace Naomi..this woman isn’t a real woman..she’s nothing but a piece of trash..I can’t believe I let her ruin my marriage..
“Eh..see you..o..guy shey I look like house help for your eyes..or I look like Mr chef for your eyes..see I no get strength to argue..if you re so hungry..why don’t you go and cook yourself..you idiot..”
“Me idiot?”
“Yes you.. you’re nothing but a big fool.. your dear wife did everything for you and that’s why you treated her in a bad way..guess what..I’m not your yes sir ex wife..I go show you pepper..you never see anything..better go into the kitchen and cook something unless you want to starve to death…fool..woman wrapper..idiot..infact you’re the biggest fool on earth..”
“That’s enough..that’s enough..I won’t let you keep on disrespecting me..enough..infact I want you to leave my house today..right now..”I say as she just laughs..
“That’s not a problem..I don’t even know what I saw in you..useless man..Abeg shift comot for my front before I wooz you..big fool..and learn to value.. value what you have because when you loose it..that’s when you’ll know what it worths my man..”Jennifer says before exiting..
This bitch..I hate her..I can’t believe I allowed this woman treat me like a piece of garbage..Naomi has never done this to me..and if I loose Jennifer..who would cook for me..or help me in house chores..I can’t spend all my money in the restaurants..and Naomi..I cannot go back to Naomi..not now..I’ll be the laughing stock of her friends if I go back to her so soon….
Abigail’s POV
“We accept that you can stay here for 9 months..after the baby is born..my husband and I will think of what step to take next..”I say as Olamma kneels down to thank me..I raised her up..holding her hands.
“Thank you..thank you so much ma..thank..you.. I’m sorry for being rude to you..”Olamma says..
“You don’t have to worry..all that matters is you are okay..and your baby is safe..”
“You made the right decision for the first time Abigail..i must say..I’m proud of you..”Mam says.
“Ugh..we don’t need to act all happy now..mama you and I know we’ve never had a good relationship and this is your dream..to have the grand child you’ve always wanted..you ve won..if you’ll excuse me..I have more important things to do..my love..I need to go out for a while..”I tell Arnold..
“Let me come with you..”Arnold says.
“No..I want to go see my friends..I’ll be back soon..”I say rushing out of the house….
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TWO โฃ๏ธ
MONTHS ๐
LATER ๐บ
Naomi’s POV ๐๏ธ๐๐
“Yes..I want you to bring me all the files and make sure they are neat and according to the steps I told you to take earlier..”I instructed my Daniella..
“Yes ma’am..”she replied nodding her head..
“Get to it already..I need them immediately..please hurry..”I say as Daniella rushed out of my office..
Ugh..there’s so much to be done..my whole office is a total mess of different kind of documents..
Yeah..that’s right..I got the job.. these two months passed has been really good for me..I think my life is now on the right track..my new job..I got a new apartment..I’ll be getting a brand new car today after I close from work..and my sweetie Ana..the only thing that brings joy in my life..is graduating this third semester..
I think I’m no longer unlucky as before..and yes..I already signed my part of divorce papers but Nelson hasn’t said a word since I sent my lawyers to go give him.. I want to get divorced as soon as possible so I can be able to start afresh with my life..
I haven’t seen Nelson since these past few months.. one day he called me telling me all sort of rubbish that he misses me and would like for me to return home with ana..maybe he was drunk when saying that..and even though he isn’t drunk..I would never step foot in that house.. at last..I’m the woman have always dreamed of being..a working independent woman..oh thank You Jesus for making life easy for me again..thank you..
Just then my phone beeped and it’s Jessie..sending me a text if we could have lunch together at the staffs cafe..and I replied..yes of course..I’m really hungry and food tastes more better when you eat it with people who loves you..
Angel’s POV ๐บ๐คธ๐๏ธ
“Hey..have some..”Mark says stuffing pop corn into my mouth as I giggled..
“watch..it..that’s too much..Marko..”I say..
“No..it isn’t..you need to eat more so you can grow bigger..”
I ignored Mark replying the police man’s text message..today’s Frank’s last trial..on the case..I can’t believe it’s two months already…
Thankfully mark survived…and life is finally giving me a reason to smile..I..still feel a bit for frank..but he took life that way..he caused what’s happening to him..so I’m just going to sit back and watch justice prevail..Mark and I have been even more closer these days..but I don’t want to get my hopes up with him.. because I’m not sure of what he feels for me..if it’s just friendship or if there’s more to it..
“Bigger..God forbid..I don’t want to get bigger..I’m okay like..this..”I defend
“Oh come on..Angie.. you’re too skinny..”
“And you’re too nosy..it’s my body and I can eat whatever I want..”
Surprisingly mark carries me on top of his shoulder..
“Ugh..put me down..kidnapper..stop it already..”I screamed as all the people in my gym company faces their attention to me..
“Scream all you want..I’m not putting you down..”Mark says as I tapped him on his back.. he just laughed like the beating I’m giving him isn’t paining him…
Jessica’s POV ๐บ
Jide’s been on my neck this past few months and I don’t know what else to do to make this guy leave me alone..he stalks me everywhere I go and I think if he doesn’t stop..I’ll report him..I find him in my place of work sometimes..he even sends me stupid kinds of gifts and apologies cards..
“So..are you ready to meet your new business partner..?”I teased Naomi..
Nicolas..is one of my best friend and also a great partner.. I’ll like to introduce Naomi to him..apart from working.. I would really love them to be more than just that..I can’t believe I’m pairing them up already but I can’t help it.. Naomi needs to be happy and get that idiot nelson out of her head..
“Yeah.. where is he or she?”Naomi says having her sit as her eyes fixed on the menu list..
“He..your partner is a male..and you’re going to like him..”I say..
“Oh come on..Jessie..I’m not ready for any of that..now..I’m still married you know..not until frank signs the paper..”
“He is here..”I sighted Nicolas coming forth as I directed him to were we seated at..he is tall.. brown skinned and very handsome.. Nico is like a brother to me so there’s way we can ever hook up…
“How is the most beautiful charming woman in the world doing?”Nicolas says..
“Great buddy.. Nico..meet Naomi..nao..meet Nicolas..my friend and your new partner..”
“Hey..”Naomi says waving..
“Hello pretty..”Nicolas says..
“Since you two are going to be partner’s..I’ll leave you both alone while I go order for something..”
“But..Jess…Naomi calls me but I left quickly..poor thing doesn’t want to be alone with Mr handsome…
Abigail’s POV ๐
“This food is very delicious..hmm..”Olamma praises my soup and thankfully she isn’t throwing up again.. she’s been on her early stage of pregnancy and she’s been throwing up constantly..and doesn’t eat some certain kind of food.. These past few months has been me baby sitting Olamma..
At least have rested a bit from Mama’s insults..Mama has traveled to the village ever since Olamma started living with us..and I just hope she stays there for a long time..my husband hasn’t been himself ever and still doesn’t like it that ola is staying with us..
Fortunately Olamma hasn’t given me a reason to hate her more.. she’s been very good and helpful.. despite in her pregnant condition…
It’s remains 7months..and I can’t wait..can’t wait to see who really owns this baby…
Olamma’s POV
After eating.. Abigail leaves for her shop..and that’s means I’m all alone..
Hmm..Abby doesn’t deserve all these happening..I know..I know I shouldn’t be doing this but I need the money..I need the money Mama offered to pay me..I wonder how Abigail will feel if she finds out have been lying about all these..yes I’m pregnant but the child isn’t Arnold’s….mama paid me to do all these..
Just then Esther one of my street friends barged in..she’s the one who keeps me company anytime Abi isn’t home..yet..
“Babe babe..howfar..”Esther says joining me on my sit..
“I dey o..my sister..”
“See as you just dey fresh..babe..for how long are you going to continue with this lie..huh..?”
“As long as I can..I can’t back down now..I’m used to the luxurious life already..and this the only way..”
“Hmm…I don’t think Abby deserves this..this is too much..you have to tell her..don’t let that mama rub you with her evilness…”Esther the advisor is at it again..
“Wait.. are you here to keep me company..or you’re here to talk about Abigail..”
“Olamma..Olamma.. tell the truth..o..hmm..this woman accepted you into this house and you want to destroy her marriage..”
“It’s already destroy na..this child is Arnold’s.. period..!!”
I say..to hell with Abigail’s kindness.. Mama has offered me half of her property if I find a way to get impregnated by Arnold..the deed has been done.. already..
Get ready Abigail.. because I will be the woman of the house very soon….
Abby is very soft hearted….
Seems Abby is the only one left unlucky..
Will drama ever end?
Watch out how Love Will be tested on the Next Chapter of THE UNLUCKY FOUR ๐
Love y’all โค๏ธโค๏ธ
