Esther My Landlord’s Daughter
Episode 3
Written by savvy
I woke up around 4:30am the next day, I turned and found Esther laying completely bare, on the bed. I was shocked, but I laughed amidst the shock. I’m not that kind of man, who falls for seduction, if I no wan do, if you like Waka n***d inside my house up and down, I no go send you.
I was about tapping her to wake up, when she stretched and yawn.
Good morning, she greeted me, the moment she opened her eyes.
Morning, I said, staring at her face.
Oh sorry, I don’t feel comfortable sleeping with clothes on, and I forgot I wasn’t in my room, she explained when she saw how I was staring at her face.
It’s okay, please dress up, I said, turning my back against her.
She finished dressing up, and I opened the door for her. I made sure the environment was clear before telling her to come out. I don’t want people to start saying what they don’t know.
She came out and hugged me before leaving.
I’ll see you soon, she said, tiptoeing to her room.
Ah, thank God, I said, feeling so relieved.
I went back inside. I sat down on my reading table and switched on my reading lamp. I took out a script I was working on, and did some editing and correction. I was on it for about an hour plus, before going back to bed.
A knock woke me up.
Oh-oh who’s that nah, I said, grumbling.
Sorry it’s me Esther,i haven’t seen you since morning, and I didn’t see you going out, So I came to check if your okay.
Immediately she finished talking, I picked my phone and checked the time, it was 1:53pm.
My God, I shouted jumping off the bed. I relaxed a bit when I recalled I had already sent the local radio station the story I had completed before sleeping, if not I for done die.
I went to the door and opened it for Esther.
I can tell your just waking up, she said. You know, people who don’t know you will be feeling your lazy, not knowing your one of the hardest and smartest writer I know, she added, before walking in.
Thanks I really appreciate, I said, before my tummy grumbled.
Oh you haven’t eaten, she said, immediately she heard rumbling sound.
Before I could answer, she had already walked into the kitchen and was about switching on the gas.
So you leave alone, but has a four table gas, she said when I walked into the kitchen.
What do you want to do, I asked.
Making you breakfast and launch. She replied and I laughed.
What’s funny, she asked.
Nothing, pardon me, I said. You don’t really have to do it,I can do it for myself, and beside what if your attention is needed in the house, what will you do then, I added.
My parent went off to work and as you know, I’m not the eldest child, I’m only the middle child. My seniors do take care of my younger ones and I do little of the house chores, she said.
So what do you have,she asked opening my food storage. She almost screamed when she saw what I had in there.
No wonder somebody was called a yahoo boy, she said.
Are you teasing me, I asked and she laughed.
Anyhow you see it, she said.
She took out the noodles and egg, and switch on the gas. I watched as she cooked and I kept smiling to myself.
Why are you smiling, she asked.
Nothing, I replied her.
It’s good to have friends you know, she said.
Pardon, I said.
I said it’s good to have friends, I’ve never seen you smiling or laughing with anybody here in the compound, not to talk of having any friend.
I rarely have time for that, I said.
No you don’t, your just afraid of betrayal.
Why will you say that, I asked.
Remember your story, SUICIDE, she asked.
Yeah, I made it up, I said, sounding defensive.
I don’t think so, combined with the emotions and secret words behind the story. I couldn’t help but imagined how hard it was for you, she said, and I bowed my head down.
You don’t need to feel sad, you have me, I’m your friend, and I’ll never leave you.
That’s exactly what they said, before walking away, I replied her.
Well, said walking close to me. I’m not like them and I won’t be like them, she added, landing her lips on mine.
It was a brief kiss, but I felt relieved.
I’m sorry I did that, she said, feeling shy. Your girlfriend might kill me if she finds out, she added.
I don’t have a girlfriend friend, I said.
What about ……..
Forget about what I post, I don’t have, I said, cutting her off.
It’s alright, she said.
The noodles was ready, and she dished it into a big flat plate.
Can you finish it, it’s much oh, she asked, dropping the plate on the table. PS, i made a small dining in my room.
Don’t worry you’ll get your answer soon, I replied her.
We discussed while eating, before she could realize it, the noodles was gone.
Shebi small is remaining, go and put it, I said to her.
She didn’t say anything, but only took the plate to the kitchen. She came back with the remaining noodles and we continued eating.
I never knew you could eat this much oh, she said smiling.
I never knew your food taste so delicious than mine, I said, then turned to her and found out that she was blushing.
She looked away quickly and I smiled to myself.
That’s why you should get yourself a girlfriend, she said.
Why do I need a girlfriend, when I have you, I said and she almost choked from the noodles in her mouth.
What did you say, she asked before drinking the water she had removed from the fridge.
You heard me loud and clear, i said.
We finished eating and took the plate to the kitchen, while I cleaned the table. She finished cleaning the dishes, came back and saw me cleaning the table.
Your girlfriend will be so happy to have you, she said.
Why do you say that, I asked.
Well, once dated a guy, who leaves all the chores for me and said it’s my responsibility.
So what was his own responsibility, I asked.
To have s*x, to eat and also demand for money from me most times when i ask him for money to prepare a meal for him. He’ll end it by saying, after all no be only me the chop the food, she said sorrowfully.
Well, I’m not like that, and I wasn’t raised like that, I said.
But that doesn’t matter anymore because now you have me, I mean, what do you need a boyfriend for when you have me right, I said and she nodded.
Are we dating, she asked, coming close to me.
No, let’s be best friends, dating will change everything, I said and hugged her.
I admit that I like you a lot, just for this two days I’ve known you, let’s it be that way, I said, before breaking the hug.
After breaking the hug, I looked at her face and saw tears in her eyes.
Don’t cry okay, I said and she hugged me again.
Let me bath, okay, I said.
You want to go and see your crush abi, she asked.
Well I’m not crushing back, Abi did I tell you I’m crushing back, I asked her.
No, she said.
Then stop assuming things okay, I said to her before leaving to the bathroom.
I came out and saw that she was gone. I don’t know why I really like her, everything just happened so fast. Well let’s see how it goes, I said in my thoughts.
I did the necessary, and got dressed to go see someone who has a crush on me.
I picked the card from my drawer and dial the number on it. It rang for a while before someone picked it. A deep male voice from the other end asked who he’s onto and I explained myself. It was the man who gave me the card. I told him I was on my way coming and he was happy to hear it. He said he thought I’ll turn down the invitation because of the incident that occured yesterday. I told him I held nothing against him or his colleagues, that they all were doing their job. He thanked me and said said he’s about sending me a contact, that I should call it and his daughter will come pick me up, when I reached the state and he ended the call.
I was about leaving, when Esther approached me.
Leaving so soon, she said.
Yes, I replied her. At least to come back early, I added.
Okay, bye bye, she said walking to the other side of the compound.
Soon I headed out to the road. I was about boarding a cab when a tinted Lexus parked in front of me.
Where’re you headed, a very young lady asked, immediately the glass wind down.
Towards Real Estates, i replied her.
Hop in I’m going towards that way, she said and I got in.
Your face really looks familiar, but I can’t recall where me met, she said while driving, that’s the main reason I stopped.
I don’t believe we’ve met,I said to her.
Soon we were in Real Estate and she drove me to exactly where I want to stop.
I’ll drop you off here, I’m waiting for someone, she said.
Exactly where I want to drop, thanks a lot for the ride, I said, about coming down from the car
I called the number the man sent to me and immediately the young lady’s phone rang.
To be continued…
