π THE π
π UNLUCKY FOUR π
Chapter Two
Naomi’s POV
“I don’t know why all these is happening to us.. It’s like we re cursed..”Jessie says..
“Oh come on Jessica..don’t say such..it’s not about that..we just need to try and you ll see we would get things right..”I say trying to make all my three girlfriends feel better.
“What do you explain a mother in law showing up unannounced..the worse part of it all is she can’t stop mocking me for not being able to give birth..”Abigail says..
“That’s very rude of her but if I were you I won’t let her talk to me like in a bad way..after all you’re not God who gives children..you shouldn’t be blamed for all these..”I say..
“If only she could understand..”Abby says with a huge sigh of relief.
“It doesn’t matter who gets you..abby..all that matters is your husband..Arnold loves you and let’s just pray it stays that way..”Angel interrupts..
“Yeah you’re totally right about that..what’s up with you nao.. you don’t seem to good..”Abby asked..
“Hmm..it’s nothing..”I say..I really don’t want to bother my friends with my own problems.. they’re going through alot with theirs so it’s best to just stay mute for now.
“You don’t look well babe..what’s the matter?”Jessie questioned..
“The thing is..nelson threw away her laptop..and stopped her from writing..”angel blurted as I glared at her..
“What..??!”Abby gasped.
“You heard me..”angel says
“You big mouth..”I say to angel..
“What..you can’t suffer alone..that’s why we re here for eachother.. to share our pains and stand back right on our feets..isn’t that what friends are for..?”Abby asks..
“Yes..you’re right..I didn’t want to worry you since you had too much problem on your plate..”I say as Jessie holds my hands.
“We are here for you nao..we are gonna get through all these but together..together forever..!”Jessie says.
“Woo hoo..forever..”angel yells as we all hugged eachother tightly..
“Alright girls..that’s enough of sad moment..we won’t let those men bring us down..how about we go out for shopping..”Abigail suggests..
“I’m in..”angel agrees.
“Yeah me too..”Jessie says.
“What about you nao..?”
“It’s almost 4 and I have to go pick up ana from school..”I say.
“Oh..okay..seems it’s only three of us then..let’s go girls..”Abby says on her feet..as Jessie and angel stands up too..we all say our goodbyes before they left.
Though I really needed to go out for a while but I have to go pick up my dearest..daughter..from school..cause Nelson called me earlier informing me he won’t be able to make it to ana’s school during closing hours..
Jessica’s POVποΈ
“I think I like this one..”I say showing off πa blue dress..
“Yes..that’s beautiful..you should try it on..”angel says.
“I think it’s gonna suit you perfectly..”abby adds..
“Unless you want to try this one..π”I say showing Abby the bikini..
“Oh come on babe…I’m not wearing that..”Abby says as angel interrupts holding a laptop π»
“This one is just 50 thousand..”angel says.
“Is it working well?”Abby asks..
“Yes.. tomorrow’s nao’s birthday guys.. or have you all forgotten?”angel says.
“And so what’s your point?”I asked..
“This would be the perfect gift for her guys..don’t you think..?”
“Brilliant..I think we should buy it..”I add..
“You guys don’t worry I’ll bring 30 while you put 10 thousand each..”I say .
“Okay then..let’s buy it then..”Abby says..as we add it into our πtrolleys.
“I’ll go try the dress..”I say excusing myself from my girls as I headed to the dressing room..
I speak to the door man securing the area showing him my permission slip as he opened the door for me..I went straight to one of the closet as I pulled off my clothes..before wearing the blue gown..I stared at my self in the mirror and my girls don’t lie..to me…that’s why I love them..
This dress is beautiful…it’s suits me well..if only Jide was here with me..he would be teasing me by now..oh I miss him so much and it really hurts..it hurts..just still deep in my thoughts when I heard a voice laughing from the other side of the dressing room.. suddenly I heard a familiar voice..it sounds like Jide’s voice..oh c’mon now..jessie..you’re really over thinking things..my subconscious bugs me as I pulled off the clothes wearing back my old clothes..Then I heard the voice again..it became more clearer..that voice really sounds like Jide’s voice..I opened the door and my instincts weren’t lying after all..Jide right in front of me busy laughing with his new found love..
I just stand there like a fool until he noticed my presence..
“Jessie..Jessie..”
“Don’t..you dare come any closer..”I immediately rushed out of the dressing room catching up with the girls..
“Guys I want to leave this place right now..”I say..
“But babe..we aren’t done shopping..”angel say..
“What happened to you?”Abby asked..as Jide joins us..
“Oh..I see..let’s get out of here..”Abby says as angel excused us to go pay to the cashier’s.
“Jessie..it isn’t what you think..I can explain..”Jide says..
“No.. there’s no need to explain..just go have a good time with your new lover..”I didn’t allow him to say another word before leaving..I told Abby I’ll wait for them in the car.
Abigail’s POV
“Please I need to explain..to Jessie..what she saw isn’t true..”Jide says..
“What she saw won’t change the fact that you hurt her..”I say defending my friend.
“I know but the woman I was with just now is my cousin..please I beg you..help me tell her she’s just my cousin..”Jide pleaded.
“You think she ll believe you..c’mon now Jide..you lied to her.. haven’t you done enough damage already..the best thing you should do right now is leave my friend alone..”I say..excusing myself from him as my phone rings…it’s my baby.
“Hello baby..”I say through the phone.
“Hey my love.. how’s the most beautiful woman in the world doing..?”Arnold says
“Hmm..good..”I say..even though I’m not too happy deep down..I feel so better with my friends but if I should go back home..all these mood will change to sadness.
“Why hmm..baby?what’s the matter?”Arnold asks..
“Nothing..I just..never mind..”
“It’s my mother right..I know she can be unbearable sometimes..but please try and get along with her..”Arnold says.
“You say it as if I’m the one who starts it..you know I always try my best to make peace with your mother..and your mom isn’t unbearable sometimes.. she’s unbearable every time..”I say.
“I know baby..I promise she won’t stay long..”Arnold says..
“I’m not asking you to send your mother out on the streets Arnold..all I want is a understanding caring mother in law.. anyways.. we’ll talk later..I have to go..”I say helping angel to carry some of the goods we bought while I make my way through the entrance door.
“Are you busy?”Arnold asks..
“Yes..I went out shopping with my girls..”I say.
“Say me hello to them..I love you babe..”
“Love you too..bye..my love..”I say hanging up as I joined my friends inside the car.
Naomi’s POV
“Mummy..”ana runs up to me as I give her a really big welcoming hug…
“My littlest princess..how are you darling?”I say helping Ana carry her school bags as we walked to were I parked my car.
“I’m okay..”Ana says with a low tone..she only talks to me like that when ever she isn’t in a good mood.
“Honey.. what’s wrong?”I asked opening the car door as ana entered .
“I thought dad was coming to come pick me up..”Ana says..as I settle in my driver’s sit.
“Really..you prefer your dad to pick you up than me?”I asked her
“Well dad buys me alot of sweets and ice creams you know but you don’t..”
Here we go again..I warned nelson to stop buying our girl too much sweets because it’s not good for the body but he doesn’t get it..
“Well listen to me missy..too much sweets isn’t good for your body..it might lead to running stomach and from there you might fall sick..”I explained..
“Really?”Ana asked..
“Yes darling..”
“Okay mummy..from no on..I won’t eat anything sweet”
“That’s my girl..”I say.
“Maybe a little sweet though..”ana whispers.
“Ana…okay you can eat sweets but not too much..”I say..
“Thanks mom.. you’re the best..”Ana says as I started the car..
Angel’s POV
I entered the living room and everywhere is quiet..where’s frank..I went upstairs and Frank is laying down on my bed sleeping like a baby..but when he wakes up he turns into a controlling jealous baby..
Even though I still love him..though..I watched him sleep for a while until he suddenly wakes up..
“How long have you been looking at me?”frank says as I ignored him..he stands up from the bed as he wrapped his hands round my waists..
“Let go..of me..”I say..pulling away from his tight grip.
“Hey what’s up with you?”he asked.
“You really asking me that.. frank you misbehaved again..today..you once again embarrassed us in public with your jealous attitude..when are you going to stop this?”I asked but he doesn’t say anything.
“Speak up.. because mark was just a friend..nothing more..”
“Friends..that’s what you think..you allowed that idiot hugged you..I have the right to get angry or have you forgotten you are married woman..”frank says
“That doesn’t mean I shouldn’t talk to my friends.. you’re not going to keep me away from my friends..”i defend..
“Yeah continue.. let those irresponsible guys keep on touching your a*s..”
“What.. stop saying nonsense..no one touches me apart from you..is it that hard for you to understand..it’s only you.. it’s only you I love..”I say pressing my lips against his…our kiss deepened as we both fall clumsily on the bed.
Abigail’s POV
As soon as I get back home..everywhere is perfectly clean..I dropped my shopping bags on the table as I went to the kitchen..I sight Mama busy doing the dishes..she notices me but ignores me continuing with what she was doing as I greeted her even though I know I won’t get a good reply.
“Mama good evening..let me help you..”I say trying to take the sponge from mama but instead she pushes me splashing the liquid soap on my face..
“My eyes..my eyes..mama..my eyes..”I cried out and all I could hear was her laughing..
“You haven’t seen anything yet.. just small water and you’re already behaving like agric fowl.. I’ll show you where your place is in this house..if you don’t get me my grandchildren quickly.. you’ll be replaced..fool..!!”Mama says before leaving..
I managed to get to the tap as I rinsed my face from the liquid soap..I couldn’t help but break down into tears..what have I done to deserve this..I need to be strong..now’s not the time to act weak..
Just then I heard the door bell ring.. I’m sure it’s Arnold..
I quickly finished up with the plates as I heard Arnold calling my name..
“I’m coming babe..”I yelled out..good thing there’s soup I made this morning before leaving to Naomi’s place..I prepared egusi soup with assorted meats just how my husband likes it..I opened the pot and I’m shocked are what I found..
“Mama..mama..!!”I yelled out making my way to the living room..
“Baby what’s it..?”Arnold asks..
“Who the hell are you to shout my name like that..?”Mama says adjusting her wrappers..like she’s ready to fight someone.
“Mama..where’s my soup..?”
“What..what soup are you talking about?”mama asked looking around.
“Mama you know what I’m talking about..so don’t you play the victim..”
“My friend..lower your voice before I pounce on you..what’s soup are you talking about?oh..oh..oh..is that rotten egusi soup you cooked for me to eat..I threw it away..”Mama says confidently.
“What..??you threw my pot of soup away..?”
“Mom..why would you do that..?”Arnold asks..
“Why won’t I..the soup was smelling very bad..so I had to throw it away..my son don’t worry..I made another soup..”Mama says.
“But..Arnold..I just cooked that soup this morning..and it was perfectly fine before I left..the house..”I say.
“Yes baby..I know..mom why did you throw the soup away just like that..you should have at least waited for Abby to get back before taking rash decisions..”Arnold says.
“Oh..so now you’re blaming me from saving your life..can’t you see this girl has been brainwashing you with her evil foods..nkem..you need to see the way the food was smelling..your wife isn’t only barren..she’s a bad cook as well..”Mama says .
“That’s enough..mom..if you keep on insulting my wife like this I’ll ask you to leave my house.. that’s enough..”
“You want to kick me out of this house because of your little wife..me..your mother..?”mama says.
“You said it yourself.. she’s my wife..she owns everything in this house so next time you seek for her permission before going into the kitchen..”Arnold says leaving for upstairs.
“You think you can take my son away from me..it won’t work..o..it won’t Abigail..”Mama says but I didn’t reply her I just left her there shouting all by herself like a mad woman
The minute I entered the room I burst into tears..I don’t think I can take this mistreatments any longer..
“I’m sorry baby..I’m so sorry for my mom’s behavior..”Arnold says joining me on the bed.
“I don’t know what have done to deserve this my love..why have God chosen to punish me this way..?”I asked..
“Honey..please don’t cry.. God’s time is the best..don’t worry..God will bless us with a child..”Arnold says pulling me closer as I rested my head on his shoulders.
π Night*
Naomi’s POV
I carried sleeping ana to her room covering her with blanket’s as I prayed for her silently before leaving the room..it’s almost 10pm and my husband isn’t back yet..he doesn’t come home this late..I kept on calling him but he isn’t picking..I wonder why he hasn’t come home yet..maybe it’s traffic..
I busied myself watching a television show..till I dozed off finally.
Few minutes later before sleeping I heard a huge bang on my door as I jumped up from the couch..it must be nelson..I quickly rushed to the door as I opened it to Nelson..slumping onto the floor as I tried helping him to his feet..the strong stench of alcohol hits my nose as I lead him to the living room..he immediately stands on his feets stopping me from helping him..
“You’re drunk..you need help..”I say.
“I don’t need.. help from..you..lazy!”Nelson says pointing his fingers at me.
“You are really drunk..quit acting stubborn and let me help you”I say and the next thing I received was a slap on my face.
“Leave me alone you bitch..”Nelson says as he moved closer to me gripping me by the neck tightly.
“Please let go”I pleaded but instead he tightens his grip.
“Next time mind your own business in this house you hear me?”
And that’s when I realized he wasn’t that drunk..he pushed me to the floor not wanting to know where I landed as he walked straight to our room upstairs..nelson has gone crazy..I can’t even sleep next to him tonight..I went straight to Ana’s room squeezing myself on her little bed..oh Lord why is all these happening to me..I thought as tears rolls down my cheeks..I won’t let nelson continue to maltreat me..the only reason I’m still patient is because I don’t want my little girl to be left without a father…
The Following Morning π
Jessica’s POV
I laid down on my bed and all I could think of is Jide..I can’t bear to live without him but I need to be strong..I must overcome this feelings..I get up from my bed as I went straight to the bathroom to take a πΏ shower..I called my secretary earlier that I won’t be coming but I can’t sit at home..if I’m at work at least my mind would get off things.
After showering for like fifteen minutes..I dressed up in my usual black trousers and white shirts with a black suit jacket..I poured down my black shiny wavy hairs perfectly as I applied just lip gloss on my lips..I picked-up my purse from my bed as I made my way downstairs..I’ll get some thing to eat by the time I get to my office…
Just while I was busy wearing my heels…my mom barged in..Mrs Banks..she told me she’ll visit me today but I wasn’t expecting her to be here this early.
“Mom..”
“My baby..”Mrs banks says hugging me.
“Good morning..mummy.. you’re here so early..”I say pulling away from my mother.
“Yes..I came early so I can make some special delicious meal for you..”Mrs Banks says going straight to the kitchen as I followed her.
“You really don’t have to..I have lots of works to do..”I say as my mother off loaded the things she bought on top of the kitchen counter..
“Work or Jide..which one..because I know you are affected by whats going on and i understand..thats why im here to keep you company..”
“Mom quit exaggerating.. already..I have to go now..I’ll see you later..”I say as my mom kissed me on the forehead.
“Jessie..you still love him right..?”
“I don’t want to talk about that right.. now..we broke up and it’s best I just move on..from all these.”I say..
“Jessie I know you still have feelings for him..maybe you should give him one last chance..”
I can’t believe my mom came all the way here to talk me into getting back together with that bastard.
“Mom..I gave Jide too many chances already..I can’t..do it anymore..”
“Stop being so stubborn Jessie..what do you think my friends and the guests I invited to the wedding would say when they find out there’s no wedding anymore..”my mother yells at me.
“I see..it’s the world you care about..you only care about what people think..you do not have any slightest idea of what I’m going through..I’m not getting back together with Jide period..”I say.
“If you don’t get married to him..then go look for a substitute to fill in his space..you’re not getting any younger.. Jessica..”
“You know what..I’m done with this conversation..”I say as I exits the house immediately before I make things more worse than it already is.
Abigail’s POV
I wake up early today since I’ll be going to my boutique..I have alot to do.. I’m almost done preparing breakfast..I placed the plates of fried eggs and bread on the tray as I take it to the dining room…
“Honey.. honey..food is ready..”I called out Arnold as mama appears from no where.
“Good morning mama..”I greeted.
“And what is good about the morning..no tell me..what’s good about the morning you insignificant woman..?”Mama blasted and I blame myself for greeting her..
Just then Arnold interrupts..
“Isn’t it too early for insults..don’t you get tired..of it..?”Arnold says making his way to the dining.
“I won’t rest until you fling this thing out of here and go out there..to search for a real woman nkem..I’m tired..all your mates have given birth to three..two.. some even five..you.. you’re still here..you are not ashamed of yourself..shame on you..”Mama says as she hissed before leaving.
“Hmm…”
“Baby..don’t listen to her..let’s eat.. jare..”Arnold says as tears rolls down my cheek..
“I’m..I’m..not hungry..”I say wiping off my tears.
“Baby..don’t tell me you’re not going to eat because of my mom..babe..are you crying?”
“No..no..it’s Nothing..”I say forcing a smile on my face..”I’m fine..I have to go now..bye..”I say as I grabbed my purse from the chair.. before leaving.
Angel’s POV
“Angel..Angela..wake up..angel..”I heard a voice calling out my name as I gradually wake up with Frank standing beside the bed looking like a hungry dog..
“Angel..I’m fed up..with all these nonsense..you do to me..I’m fed up..”Frank yells as I quickly stand up from bed.. trying to understand what’s going on..
“What’s the matter with you..?”I asked him.
“This..”he says flinging marks contact info on the bed..oh my gosh..
“Oh..it’s just mark’s number..”
“Why do you have his number..?”frank asked.
“Because he gave it to me..”I answered.
“Why did you collect it..why Angela..?”
“What’s the meaning of why..he is just a friend..so I can’t have my friend contacts again..?”I asked.
“Go..and marry him then if he is your friend so much..”
“Listen to yourself frank..you’re acting really childish..I can’t believe you cut my sleep just because of this nonsense..”As soon as frank raised his hands to hit me I was very quick to hold him.
“Don’t you even think about it.. you really think you can hit me frank.. look at me very well..I’m not insecure like you..when have I ever asked you about your personal matters..or the people who you make friends with..do I even know any of them..frank if you keep on doing this..we might not end well..”I say letting go off his hands as I exit the room.
What rubbish..I’m sleeping in peace and this jealous freak of a man wakes me up from my sweet sleep..how could he..I wonder what has gotten into this man..frank isn’t the same man I married..I was thinking about resting today but I have no choice than to go out..I can’t deal with this nonsense.
Naomi’s POV
“Good morning honey..”Nelson greeted as I just continued with washing my plates..even though I woke up with pains all over my body from the heavy fall..the mark of Nelson hands showing on my face..I have to do something…
“I’m greeting you..”Nelson say..
“And I’m not answering..just leave me alone..now..”I say.
“Oh what a temper.. this morning..you know today’s your birthday right..?”nelson reminded me.
“And so what..you never care about me much less my birthdays so why do you pretend to care now..you came home drunk last night and you hit me..nelson..you hit me and you expect me to be friendly with you this morning.. never”.
“I’m sorry baby..you said it yourself..I was drunk..I didn’t know what I was doing..”Nelson say.
“Ugh..you did not know..I doubt you..”
“Nao..let’s stop all these fight and be the happy family we always have..”
“No we are not a happy family..can’t you see..what’s going on..you keep me locked up in this house and you thrashed my laptop..as well..you provoked me..nelson..”
“Oh is it because of your laptop you are acting like this..”
“Yes of course..it’s the only thing that can make me happy this morning..”
“I’m sorry but I’m not giving you if that’s what you want..you know what..go to hell for all I care..”Nelson says before leaving the kitchen..
“Nelson..”I followed him..
“Nelson..you can’t keep on doing this to me.. please I beg of you..I need my laptop..”I say.
“I’m not giving it back to you..is it that hard for you to get?”
“Why..why won’t you give me back?”I asked.
“Because I don’t want you working..period..this would be the last time you ask about that thing..go to the kitchen..that’s where you belong..”Nelson says as Ana shows up from no where.
“Mom..dad..are you two fighting?”ana asked.
“No..no my love..it’s just your mother’s voice is so loud.. how about we go out for some ice cream..?”Nelson asked.
“Ana isn’t going anywhere with you and I ll ask you to stop giving her too much sugar..it’s not healthy..”I say grabbing ana by her hand.
“You’re not going to tell me what to do Naomi..I can spoil my child however I want..”
“Don’t forget it’s our child..you’re talking about..let’s go princess..”I say as I went outside with ana.
Nelson’s POV
Nao is so unbearable..I don’t get her character sometimes..I only want her to stay at home just so she could relax but no she wants to be the man of the house..what rubbish..I won’t let her take my responsibility has a father..never..just then my phone rings and it’s Jennifer calling..
“Hello baby..”
π±How many times have I told you not to call me when I’m at home..
“Hey relax baby..what..did your annoying wife get you upset?”
π±:Yes..she’s so unbearable..I can’t wait to be with you sweetheart..
“Okay.. let’s meet up now..baby..”
π±:I can’t right now..I have to go to the office first..I’ll come see you at your place.
“Be quick baby..I can’t wait any longer..I need you..”
π±:See you later honey..bye..
I say hanging up as I went straight upstairs to grab some important files before leaving for work.
Naomi’s POV
“What do you mean by husband hasn’t paid for the fees..?”I asked the school headmistress..
“You heard me mame..your husband has been owing us for a very long time now..”
“So that means you’re not going to allow my daughter write her exams..?”I asked..
“I’m afraid so..madame..you can also pay for her..it’s not a must till her father pays..”
Now I feel so ashamed and useless..I have nothing on me..why is nelson doing this to me..why..
“Madame…please let her sit..for today’s exam..I promise I’ll pay..”
“That’s what your husband always say..”
“I’m not like my husband..I promise to find a way to pay as soon as possible..”
“I can’t let you in..I’m sorry..”the head mistress says..
I cannot believe this..I immediately called nelson but he isn’t picking his calls..damn..it..just then a young man interrupts..
“Good morning ma..are you miss Ene..?”the young man dressed casually calls me..I turned to stare at the handsome man in front of me..
“Yes I’m the one..”
“Your daughter is ana..ene right?”he asked and now I’m starting to get really pissed off..what does this one wants..
“Yes..”
“Master Benjamin..”ana says waving at him.
“How are you my little princess?”Mr Ben says.
“Please who are you..?”I asked.
“I’m the owner of this school son..why are you out here.. your daughter should be in..the exams are about to start..”
“Well..the thing is..I’m owing so the head mistress can’t let us in..even though I promised to pay as soon as I get the money..”I say.
“What..how dare she..ana is just a child..she can’t do that..”Mr Ben says..
“You can come in..”He adds..
“Really?”I asked..
“Yes..come..in..”Mr Ben says as we entered the main school compound.
After exchanging few words with Mr Ben..I thanked him so much and promised to pay on time..I don’t know where I’ll get the money but I’ll try to find a way..out**
Abigail’s POV
“Good morning madame..”
“Good morning miss Abigail..”
Most of my workers greeted me as I entered my shop..I just went straight to sit down quietly relaxing my head on the desk as Bimpe one of my favorites sale girl interrupts.
“Madame..you don’t look well…what happened?”she asked..
“I’m fine..it’s nothing..back to work..what do we have here?”I asked checking the documents on my table.
“We are out of stock of these materials..”Bimpe shows me some of the clothes and designs we need..just then I heard a footstep coming forth..
Bimpe checked to see who it was.. before running back to tell me..
“Mame..you have a visitor..”
“Who’s that?”
“It’s me..who else..?”Mama barged into my mini office.
What the hell is she doing here?
“Mama..good after noon..I wasn’t expecting you here..”
“I know..it’s a surprise…”my mother in law says.
“Bimpe please excuse us..”I say as Bimpe..exits.
“I have come to make a deal with you..”
“What deal..?”
Mama dips her hands inside a purse as she gives me a cheque of fifty million..naira.
“Leave my son and I’ll give you all these money..and also half of my property..”My mother in law says and I couldn’t believe my eyes..all I did was open my mouth staring at her like a statue..
Abigail’s mother in law isn’t going to stop….
Nelson is cheating..will he be caught?
Will Jessie give Jide another chance?
Angel is starting to get tired of her marriage…
What hides behind..
Secrets would be opened.
Drama and non stop action on the next chapter of THE UNLUCKY FOURπ
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