Perpetual

Perpetual

Episode 1️⃣

What happened babe? why were you sounding like that on the phone? Amara asked Perpetual who was sitting on the floor with tearing eyes.

It’s Lekwachi oh. Perpetual responded and burst into tears.

Oh, mine! What happened to Lekwachi? Talk to me it’s Lekwachi alright? Amara asked with so much concern.

What’s going on here? Perps why were you threatening to take your lîfe on the phone? Precious who Perpetual also called on the phone barged in and asked with curiosity.

Oh, she called you too? Amara asked Precious.

Yeah, she did. what’s happening? Precious asked.

I’m yet to know what’s happening. She only said it was Lekwachi. I kept asking her what happened to Lekwachi but she has not responded. All she does is cry. Amara said.

Phew! I thought as much. So because of that góód for nothing gûy you want to kîll yourself. Sôméthing déy wôrry you fór head. Did you know where I was and what I was doing when your call entered? I had to leave everything only to come here and hear it because of Lekwachi. Precious said angrily.

Haba, don’t be harsh on her. Can’t you see she’s hurting? Amara told Precious.

Perps, you called us and we are here. What is it between you and Lekwachi this time around? Tell us nà. Amara calmly pleaded with Perpetual.

Lekwachi broke up with me. Perpetual said and tears rolled from her cheeks.

Wow!
Boy, take your love away from me
Cos am I gonna let you live the way you wanna live
I don’t wanna live my life in misery so, baby I’m asking you to set me free
Cos you’re a heartbreaker
Sugar-coated smooth-talker
Boy, you’re a heartbreaker
That’s why you do the things you do. Precious rejoices as she sang Heartbreaker by Daniel Wilson.

Babe, sing this song with me. This is the song you should be singing now not crying your eyes out. That Good for nóthing guy, Lekwaekwensu has finally set you free and all you could do is to sit down on a bare floor and be crying like a baby. Precious continues singing.

You are rejoicing over bad news? What type of friend are you? Amara asked Precious who is busy singing You are a héàrtbreaker.

Which bad news? My dear since this year we have been hearing bad news. It’s today we heard Good news. Since this year from naira scarcity to electoral results from electoral results to fuel scarcity and today, Lekwachi who lies and cheats on Perpetual finally sets her free and you call it bad news. You be wîtch? Precious asked Amara.

It’s obvious you are set to quarrel but this is not the best time to exchange words with you. Amara told Precious and turned to Perpetual.

Babe, what led to the breakup? Is it that you both fought again or what? Amara asked Perpetual.

We didn’t fight and he didn’t come out plain to tell me our relationship is over. He told me if I see any serious guy interested in marrying me I should go ahead and marry the guy. Perpetual said with her eyes stuck in one spot.

But that’s not a breakup. He only…

You better hold it there. Don’t just vomit that nonsénsé you wanted to vomit from your mouth because if you vomît it you will pack it with your hands. Why do you always like defending rubbîsh? Like I don’t understand! Is it because Lekwachi is your town guy and your friend that’s why you are defending him? Always wanting Perpetual to marry him and dié in his hand. Which one is that’s not break up? A guy who is dating you told you if you see another guy marry him. It simply means… Well, I don’t want to talk too much cause I don’t want Perps to feel more hurt. Precious interrupted Amara.

Precious walked to where Perpetual was seated on the floor sat with her and crossed her hand around her shoulder.

Perps, I know you are deeply hurt. Believe me, I do and I’m not rejoicing over your failed relationship. Four years in a relationship is a long time I know but I will keep telling you Lekwachi is not the best man for you. Is it when you die in his hands you will know he’s a chronic womanizer, woman béàter, liar, and lots more you and I know? You can never change Lekwachi. Let Lekwachi go and let his match date him and marry him. You are too good for him and you can never be his match. Wipe your tears sweetie you are too beautiful to cry for Lekwachi. Precious consoles Perpetual.

Why always me? Why am I unlucky when it comes to relationships? Perpetual questions them.

You are still crying for Lekwachi after I’ve consoled you? Anyway, when you finish mourning Lekwachi I will tell you why is always you but for now I left my visitor all alone at home. I have to rush back now. Precious said and stood from the floor and headed to the door.

Babe, just go in and freshen up then come out and eat and sleep tomorrow we will talk about Lekwachi and the whole thing. Amara told Perpetual.

I’m not hungry. Perpetual said without hesitation.

I understand but you have to freshen up. Amara said.

Perpetual’s phone started ringing. Before she could bring it out of her handbag it had already ended.

Who called, is it Lekwachi? Amara asked Perpetual.

No, it’s Precious. Perpetual responded in a low tune.

Precious? The one that just left here? Amara asked.

Yes, wait she’s calling again let me answer her… Perpetual picked up.

Hello, Perps. Make sure you don’t call that guy to beg him. If I find out you called and begged him I will kill you and kill myself. Precious who is highly excited that Lekwachi left her friend alone jokingly said and laughed over the phone.

Amara quickly collected the phone from Perpetual and spoke to Precious.

I hope you are aware you are héàrtless. So, it’s when Perpetual diés of heartbreak that’s when you will know everything is not meant to be joked with. Amara asked her through the phone.

It has never been recorded anywhere that one has died of heartbreak before so go and sit down. Precious said on the other side of the phone and hung the call.

I remember I met this Precious girl through you. Where exactly did you meet her? She acts like someone who has a room in a psychiatric ward. Oh, I forgot I shouldn’t be asking this at the moment. Amara said.

The story is about to get started stay tuned.

To be continued.

Written by Amaka Ember.

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