Regret
Episode 4️⃣
Babe, I’m just thinking. Since our house rent will be due by December, isn’t it better if we consider looking for a smaller apartment in another area where things are more affordable? Ken suggested to Susan.
Ok, a smaller house like…? Susan asked rolling her eye.
Eeeerh, I think a room and parlor or two bedroom room what do you think? Ken said.
Ain’t you forgotten something here? A room and parlor or a two-bedroom room apartment can not accommodate half of the things we have in this house. Our bed is six by seven. None of these newly constructed houses can accommodate it. Aaaah! I can’t imagine myself living in all this noisy and dirty environment because that’s the only place we can get afford a house. Susan said looking straight at Ken’s.
Baby, we will adapt…
Adapt you say? Oh, Ken! I was expecting you to tell me something different. Adapt? That means we are living there for God knows when or probably we are living there forever. Babe, there must be another way. Susan interrupted Ken.
What else would you rather have me say? I know wherever we are moving to we won’t leave there forever. It’s just for a while okay. Ken assured Susan but deep down Ken has already known his name is been dented. No organization we ever offer him a job.
I strongly believe that something positive will happen. Stop thinking. At least I now have a job. I’m getting paid and with the way I’m putting all my effort I might be promoted soon. So, you better put a smile on your face to brighten it because your face looks like an old papa’s face. Susan said to Ken.
Hahaha! Am I, not an old papa? Is it because you are calling me baby, baby up and down making me feel like I’m boy yoyo? See you that started working yesterday are talking about promotion hahaha! Leave me oo I don’t want to laugh. Gist ma na you know I always enjoy your gist. Ken said while still laughing out loud.
Who will gist you? After laughing at me ba? Gist with Blossom. Susan said smiling to the bedroom. Ken followed her crossing his hand around her waist while they both headed to the room.
The next day Susan came back from work feeling sad that she walked past Ken without greeting him like she used to. Ken noticed her mood and followed her immediately.
Hey babe, what’s wrong? Did you come back with this face from your office? Tell me, what’s wrong? Ken curiously asked.
I’m getting tired of this whole work! All the time do this all the time come to my office. No single rest each day. Susan lied to Ken. She only got off from phone with Jide who was telling her unpleasant things.
Common baby, nothing good comes easy. Everything thing we do requires sacrifice and patience. You were talking about promotions just the other. You can’t get the promotion without continuously struggling, sacrificing your time, tolerance, and endurance. You have me, baby by your side. I will always guide you and tell you what to do. I hate to see you go through this stress. Hey! brighten up your face. Trust me very soon you will master the whole system. Ken said while Susan slowly rested her head on Ken’s shoulder.
Susan was invited by Jide to his office for a brief meeting. There was a butterfly in her belly because she doesn’t know what Jide wants to talk about.
You called me sir. Susan answer
You will never change Susan. Call me Jidenna or Jide and save sir for the old me. Well, I called you here because I want to thank you for the new idea of awareness you created. It generated a huge demand that got us to sell all our products. You did well I must commend you. Jide said.
Wow! I’m so happy to hear that and thanks to my team too because they are cooperative and supportive. I can’t wait to break the news to them. Susan excitedly said.
Yeah, you are right. You see Susan, you are intelligent and smart. During this short period you have stayed in this company you have made so much impact. Susan, I want to be close to you. Something in me keeps telling me I have a lot to learn from you. Just let me in I promise your life will never remain the same again. I will do anything humanly possible to make you live your dream life. Jide said leaving his seat and sat on his desk very closer to Susan. Don’t bother about your husband knowing he’s not going to find out unless you will tell him because I won’t.
Jide, raised Susan’s jaw with one finger as she was speechless facing the floor. He kissed her waiting for Susan to push him away but such didn’t happen. He grabbed her and sat her on his desk. He hurriedly unzips his trouser and had his way in-between Susan’s leg.
To be continued…
Written by Amaka Ember
