I felt really stupid when he told me that Matilda and her boyfriend had come to his place for two days
during the week and that he personally referred Matilda to Lola’s shop to make her hair since he had
followed me there times without number. He narrated that they came to Lagos to see her boyfriend’s
family and that Matilda only spent one night at his place. He said he gave her his second phone to use
for a while because her phone battery died and she was expecting important calls from her to be in-
laws.
He had the perfect excuse yet again, maybe I didn’t have anything to worry about with Matilda but I still
had to find out about the boys and Lade.
Weeks passed and I still had no clue of what was happening in our relationship. I started drawing back,
started getting paranoid, I just wanted him to tell me himself about his wife and kids but he didn’t tell
me nothing.
My birthday was in a few days and even with everything going on I really wanted to celebrate it. A
hardworking woman deserves to be happy (husband or no husband). Who even says a woman has to be
married before she is considered complete?
‘SOCIETY!!!’ my sub-conscious screamed at me.
My birthday was on Sunday, so on Friday evening I went to the mall with Lola to get new hair extensions
and other things and somehow we bumped into Elo. He had a full cart of things he had bought and I was
a little upset he didn’t tell me he was coming to the mall. I called him an hour before I left home and he
didn’t mention going to the mall after work. He hugged me and after he bought us ice-cream at Cold
stone he left saying he had other things to do.
Lola tried to calm me down; my mind was just throwing different thoughts at me. I wanted to know
what his every move and though it’s not good to do that in a relationship I felt he owed me that. After
all he was the one hiding something.
On Saturday afternoon, I was at Lola’s salon getting my hair and nails done when a package was
delivered to me.it was from Elo. I started to open it and I saw an invitation to my own birthday party at
his house on Sunday evening from 4pm. Lola started laughing because apparently she had already
gotten hers earlier on. Other items in the bag were a wrist-watch and a perfume bottle and a small card
from Elo it read; ‘Just because you mean the world to me…’
I was blushing amidst the ‘awwws’ from Lola and the other ladies in the salon. I called Elo and he asked
me if I loved the gifts I got and I replied in the affirmative. He promised to pick me to church the next
day.
Sunday service was absolutely wonderful; everyone in my church department had gifts for me. From
ear-rings to dress shirts to make-up sets. I felt so loved , Elo watched me from afar as the members of
my department sang me a birthday song. He was smiling like a Cheshire cat like he was the one being
celebrated then my mind started to wander as to what he had planned for my birthday party later
tonight….
Friday, 14 October 2016
Friday, 16 September 2016
TALES OF THE SIDE CHIC LIFE-7
I was just two blocks away from Lola’s Salon when a delivery truck broke down in front of me, I was so upset. I called Lade and asked her to find a way to keep the lady there; I wanted to know exactly who she was.
Thankfully, I got there just as she was about to step out. She was the first to admire my Ankara peplum top as I made my way in. I appreciated her and gave her my card. She smiled and promised to check me at the store before she left.
Lola explained that she saw Elo’s picture on her phone as the wallpaper. I stayed quiet trying to process the information. I called Elo and asked him if we could meet up later in the evening I was determined to end it this time. I was tired of the lies and his pretense. He told me he won’t be available that evening.
I went home feeling sick in my stomach; I started thinking of what to tell Elo when I finally get to see him. My mind was made up, I would rather stay single than be walked over.
‘But you adore this guy’ my subconscious told me.
That doesn’t mean I should settle. I thought in response to my subconscious.
He called me severally that night but I refused to pick up, he left messages on whatsapp and bbm but I replied none. The silent treatment, yea that was my game plan.
On Saturday morning, I was getting dressed to go for a client’s wedding when Elo’s car drove into my compound. He looked like he just rolled out of bed but he still looked as handsome as ever. Tunmise was there so I tried to act normal, he got the drift so he played along and playfully pulled me into the kitchen.
‘Why have you been avoiding me, Awele?’ he asked looking at me like I held the keys to his heart.
‘I’m not ready to have this conversation Elo, I’m on my way to a customer’s wedding’
‘You have to tell me something at least before you leave, I’m not letting you go until you do so’ he chided.
I laughed. ‘You have no right to keep me here against my wish, I’m leaving and that’s it. If you want to wait till I return, be my guest.’ I retorted
He was amazed at my statement but being the gentleman he is, he pecked my forehead and said ‘I’ll just hang around here till you get back then.’
Gosh! How can he be so sweet and so annoying at the same time? I went back to my room and Tunmise finished my make-up. She was asking me what was wrong but I assured her everything was fine.
I purposely stayed longer than I would at the wedding reception; I made sure to take cute pictures and uploaded them on Instagram. Elo liked and commented on each and every one of my pictures. It made me blush but I was still mad at him.
I got home at about 4:37pm and Elo was seated on the couch, so relaxed. Cup of juice on the centre table, DSTV remote and tv remote in both hands and an empty plate showing that he had even helped himself to some food from the fridge.
How do you break up with him now? My subconscious asked me.
To be honest, it looked so good to see him so relaxed in my apartment. He was so engrossed in the repeat football match between Chelsea and West Ham he was watching that he didn’t hear when I drove into the compound. He was a bit startled when he heard footsteps as the heels of my shoe kissed the tiles of the floor.
‘Hey there’, he called out.
‘Hi, I didn’t expect to still meet you here’ I uttered blithely
‘C’mon Awele, what’s this drama about?’, he stood up and started walking towards me. I quickly got into my room and locked the door behind me.
‘Okay, maybe it’s time for me to go then. I waited all day for you and now you won’t even speak to me.’, he whined.
‘Give me ten minutes, I’ll be out now’, I teased.
‘Fine, I’ll wait’ he replied. ‘I just hope this is all worth it’.
…………………………………………………………………………………
After about 20 minutes, I came out of the room. I had showered and changed to shorts and an over-size boyfriend jacket that covered my legs a bit. Elo was in the kitchen then trying to clean up and maybe planning on leaving since I refused to come out after 20 minutes.
He looked back as I stepped into the kitchen.
‘Ready to talk now?’ he asked cleaning his hands with a napkin.
I narrated the whole story of how he had been making me doubt him and that I really didn’t believe the whole Matilda being his step-sister gist. I told him about the lady I met at Lola’s place and that she had his picture as her wall-paper.
He laughed so hard and I frowned wondering what was so amusing about what I had just said. Then he started to explain……
TO BE CONTINUED
A/N: What explanation do you think Elo has this time? Kindly share and drop your comments.
Thankfully, I got there just as she was about to step out. She was the first to admire my Ankara peplum top as I made my way in. I appreciated her and gave her my card. She smiled and promised to check me at the store before she left.
Lola explained that she saw Elo’s picture on her phone as the wallpaper. I stayed quiet trying to process the information. I called Elo and asked him if we could meet up later in the evening I was determined to end it this time. I was tired of the lies and his pretense. He told me he won’t be available that evening.
I went home feeling sick in my stomach; I started thinking of what to tell Elo when I finally get to see him. My mind was made up, I would rather stay single than be walked over.
‘But you adore this guy’ my subconscious told me.
That doesn’t mean I should settle. I thought in response to my subconscious.
He called me severally that night but I refused to pick up, he left messages on whatsapp and bbm but I replied none. The silent treatment, yea that was my game plan.
On Saturday morning, I was getting dressed to go for a client’s wedding when Elo’s car drove into my compound. He looked like he just rolled out of bed but he still looked as handsome as ever. Tunmise was there so I tried to act normal, he got the drift so he played along and playfully pulled me into the kitchen.
‘Why have you been avoiding me, Awele?’ he asked looking at me like I held the keys to his heart.
‘I’m not ready to have this conversation Elo, I’m on my way to a customer’s wedding’
‘You have to tell me something at least before you leave, I’m not letting you go until you do so’ he chided.
I laughed. ‘You have no right to keep me here against my wish, I’m leaving and that’s it. If you want to wait till I return, be my guest.’ I retorted
He was amazed at my statement but being the gentleman he is, he pecked my forehead and said ‘I’ll just hang around here till you get back then.’
Gosh! How can he be so sweet and so annoying at the same time? I went back to my room and Tunmise finished my make-up. She was asking me what was wrong but I assured her everything was fine.
I purposely stayed longer than I would at the wedding reception; I made sure to take cute pictures and uploaded them on Instagram. Elo liked and commented on each and every one of my pictures. It made me blush but I was still mad at him.
I got home at about 4:37pm and Elo was seated on the couch, so relaxed. Cup of juice on the centre table, DSTV remote and tv remote in both hands and an empty plate showing that he had even helped himself to some food from the fridge.
How do you break up with him now? My subconscious asked me.
To be honest, it looked so good to see him so relaxed in my apartment. He was so engrossed in the repeat football match between Chelsea and West Ham he was watching that he didn’t hear when I drove into the compound. He was a bit startled when he heard footsteps as the heels of my shoe kissed the tiles of the floor.
‘Hey there’, he called out.
‘Hi, I didn’t expect to still meet you here’ I uttered blithely
‘C’mon Awele, what’s this drama about?’, he stood up and started walking towards me. I quickly got into my room and locked the door behind me.
‘Okay, maybe it’s time for me to go then. I waited all day for you and now you won’t even speak to me.’, he whined.
‘Give me ten minutes, I’ll be out now’, I teased.
‘Fine, I’ll wait’ he replied. ‘I just hope this is all worth it’.
…………………………………………………………………………………
After about 20 minutes, I came out of the room. I had showered and changed to shorts and an over-size boyfriend jacket that covered my legs a bit. Elo was in the kitchen then trying to clean up and maybe planning on leaving since I refused to come out after 20 minutes.
He looked back as I stepped into the kitchen.
‘Ready to talk now?’ he asked cleaning his hands with a napkin.
I narrated the whole story of how he had been making me doubt him and that I really didn’t believe the whole Matilda being his step-sister gist. I told him about the lady I met at Lola’s place and that she had his picture as her wall-paper.
He laughed so hard and I frowned wondering what was so amusing about what I had just said. Then he started to explain……
TO BE CONTINUED
A/N: What explanation do you think Elo has this time? Kindly share and drop your comments.
Thursday, 18 August 2016
WHO IS YOUR NEXT OF KIN?
Lately I have had to fill a lot of forms and whenever you are doing all this stuff, the issue of next of kin always comes up so I thought to write something about it.
It’s one issue I know can cause problems in a family, if not handled right. I mean we all know that a next of kin should be the closest living relative to a person i.e. spouse or child because they often inherit the personal property of the person in a case of death but many of us don’t really take it seriously. Most of us just fill in anything that comes to mind at the point of documentation or account opening, forgetting that whatever we fill is what would be used in an event of death or emergency.
Nobody knows the time when death will come and although we can only pray against untimely death it’s very essential to put things in order. I don’t even want to go into the issue of having a will because most of us Nigerians have the mindset that only people that have money yanfu yanfu need that.
Back to the next of kin issue, some people argue that it depends on what the documentation is for and the circumstances. Like some people use their spouse for some and then their children for some. I just think it’s essential to protect the interest of your immediate family if you are married. I also think it’s important to update your next of kin as your status changes. For example, when you were single you might have used your mum or siblings as your next of kin but when you get married I think it’s important to change all that.
Although people who have trust issues with their spouses might not fully agree with this, I just feel you should have the interest of those who matter and make sure they are covered.
On several occasions I have seen men who would rather have their brothers as their next of kin instead of their wife or child. Chai! After the woman would have suffered with the man for years, he will now put his brother as next of kin. What would you do if that happened to you? Odikwa very risky! The man go hear am!
For some they even go as far as doing a will and leaving it all to their siblings. This could lead to a huge family crisis when such people die.
I think it’s important for people to know the implication of the choices they make.
So before you complete that account opening or fill out that very important document be sure that you are putting in the right information in the next of kin section….You don’t want your wife or children fighting you over your choice of next of kin if for any reason they find out. It could lead to a mini third world war in your home oooh…so to avoidgbege problems please be guided.
A/N: What would you do if you find out your spouse chose his sibling as next of kin instead of you or your children?
Please share your views by dropping your comments.
Thanks for reading and please share this post it could help someone out there make better choices.
You can also subscribe to the blog to get notifications of new posts and if you have educative articles or interesting short stories you would like us to post on this blog you can email me: tolu@lqueenwrites.com
Till i write you again,
xoxo
It’s one issue I know can cause problems in a family, if not handled right. I mean we all know that a next of kin should be the closest living relative to a person i.e. spouse or child because they often inherit the personal property of the person in a case of death but many of us don’t really take it seriously. Most of us just fill in anything that comes to mind at the point of documentation or account opening, forgetting that whatever we fill is what would be used in an event of death or emergency.
Nobody knows the time when death will come and although we can only pray against untimely death it’s very essential to put things in order. I don’t even want to go into the issue of having a will because most of us Nigerians have the mindset that only people that have money yanfu yanfu need that.
Back to the next of kin issue, some people argue that it depends on what the documentation is for and the circumstances. Like some people use their spouse for some and then their children for some. I just think it’s essential to protect the interest of your immediate family if you are married. I also think it’s important to update your next of kin as your status changes. For example, when you were single you might have used your mum or siblings as your next of kin but when you get married I think it’s important to change all that.
Although people who have trust issues with their spouses might not fully agree with this, I just feel you should have the interest of those who matter and make sure they are covered.
On several occasions I have seen men who would rather have their brothers as their next of kin instead of their wife or child. Chai! After the woman would have suffered with the man for years, he will now put his brother as next of kin. What would you do if that happened to you? Odikwa very risky! The man go hear am!
For some they even go as far as doing a will and leaving it all to their siblings. This could lead to a huge family crisis when such people die.
I think it’s important for people to know the implication of the choices they make.
So before you complete that account opening or fill out that very important document be sure that you are putting in the right information in the next of kin section….You don’t want your wife or children fighting you over your choice of next of kin if for any reason they find out. It could lead to a mini third world war in your home oooh…so to avoid
A/N: What would you do if you find out your spouse chose his sibling as next of kin instead of you or your children?
Please share your views by dropping your comments.
Thanks for reading and please share this post it could help someone out there make better choices.
You can also subscribe to the blog to get notifications of new posts and if you have educative articles or interesting short stories you would like us to post on this blog you can email me: tolu@lqueenwrites.com
Till i write you again,
xoxo
Friday, 12 August 2016
TALES OF THE SIDE CHIC LIFE-6
CHIVALROUS JACKASS
He got up and walked towards a lonely tree to receive his call. I just sat there on the sand watching him as he walked away his voice in a whisper as he spoke with her.
He is such a douche bag, how can he do this to me after I told him all I had been through before meeting him. Jackass, how did I fall in love with him anyway? I cursed under my breath clenching my fists with sand in them.
Just then he turned around and winked at me, and I gave him a fake smile. Wondering how he could be talking to some other girl over the phone telling her sweet nothings and using his charm on another at the same time.
He ended his call and picked me off the ground before I could even protest, he carried me all the way to the hut we were seated before. He noticed I was quiet again; he looked at me intensely trying to figure out the reason for the sudden switch to my previous mood.
‘Awele, a penny for your thoughts’, he said smiling mischievously.
‘There’s really nothing on my mind’. I lied. ‘You look like you saw a ghost’, he chuckled’ trying to ease the tension in the air. ‘You are the only ghost I can see here, are you even real?’ I countered jokingly but semi-serious.
‘What’s going on? Did I do something wrong?’ he asked with utmost sincerity
‘In a way’ I replied rolling my eyes.
‘Tell me’, he teased pulling my stool forward so that our knees brushed each other. Goose bumps appeared on that spot. I prayed solemnly that he shouldn’t see that.
‘We’ve been together for a while now and you still can’t take your calls around me’ I asked pouting and looking at my feet not sure I wanted to look at his face if he lied to me.
‘Is that what you think? He asked. ‘I’m sorry you see it that way’ he said placing a finger under my chin tilting it so that I could look at him
‘Okay so who is Matilda?’ I asked in a whisper
‘Oh is that what this is about? He laughed out loud almost falling off his stool. ‘C’mon, Awele I find it gratifying to know you would get like this over me. He teased.
‘Answer the question Elo, I smirked not amused by his playful drama.
‘Matilda is my step-sister Awele, but we are very close. She ran into problems at work and I have been there for her all the while but since I left Port-harcourt nobody at home has been supportive.’ He rushed to explain.
‘I see’, I replied not fully convinced. I was a bit tempted to ask him about Lade and the kids but I didn’t want him knowing I was eavesdropping on the conversation with his friend the other day or that I had been snooping around checking his phones.
‘Don’t get yourself all worked up, honey. I’m with you because I want you for real. Let’s go get a drink now, c’mon’ he pulled me up and guided me out of the hut.
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2 weeks passed and I still hadn’t found out the real story behind Lade and the kids. Those children were a spitting image of Elo, I was determined to find out what exactly he was hiding from me but with every passing day our relationship blossomed. He had a way of making my doubts disappear whenever we were together.
Gist had started flying round church that we were getting married soon and it killed me to think that as much as I wanted that to be true, it was never going to happen if Elo was actually married.
My birthday was in 3 weeks and I wanted to celebrate it, my friends had started teasing me and saying stuff like Elo would propose. If only they knew, I couldn’t tell anyone not even Tunmise and Lola who are my best friends. I mean I wanted to be sure first.
I was at home one Wednesday afternoon which is my usual rest day, a little bored coz Elo was super busy on site hence no mid-day chats. I was flipping through TV channels when my phone rang. It was Lola my co-entrepreneur, friend and gist buddy.
‘Awele, what’s up? I need to see you like right now. I know you are free today meet me at my salon ASAP’ she said apprehensively.
‘Are you okay? Did anything happen? I asked with the phone pressed to my ear with my shoulder as I pulled my jeans up and put on flip flops ready to stroll over to Lola’s Salon two streets away from my house.
‘There’s a lady here with Elo’s picture as her wallpaper, I’m very sure I’m not mistaken. Hurry up she would leave soon’, she said in a whisper.
I planned to walk before but that piece of information made me rush like my butt was on fire into my bedroom to pick my car keys, I got into the car and sped off to Lola’s PLACE.
Maybe I am just one step away from finding Elo’s wife or lover.
Author’s Note; Hi Loves, hope you are still following Awele’s story.
Any ideas who the lady at the salon could be?
Thanks for reading, kindly share on your social media. I appreciate y'all.
He got up and walked towards a lonely tree to receive his call. I just sat there on the sand watching him as he walked away his voice in a whisper as he spoke with her.
He is such a douche bag, how can he do this to me after I told him all I had been through before meeting him. Jackass, how did I fall in love with him anyway? I cursed under my breath clenching my fists with sand in them.
Just then he turned around and winked at me, and I gave him a fake smile. Wondering how he could be talking to some other girl over the phone telling her sweet nothings and using his charm on another at the same time.
He ended his call and picked me off the ground before I could even protest, he carried me all the way to the hut we were seated before. He noticed I was quiet again; he looked at me intensely trying to figure out the reason for the sudden switch to my previous mood.
‘Awele, a penny for your thoughts’, he said smiling mischievously.
‘There’s really nothing on my mind’. I lied. ‘You look like you saw a ghost’, he chuckled’ trying to ease the tension in the air. ‘You are the only ghost I can see here, are you even real?’ I countered jokingly but semi-serious.
‘What’s going on? Did I do something wrong?’ he asked with utmost sincerity
‘In a way’ I replied rolling my eyes.
‘Tell me’, he teased pulling my stool forward so that our knees brushed each other. Goose bumps appeared on that spot. I prayed solemnly that he shouldn’t see that.
‘We’ve been together for a while now and you still can’t take your calls around me’ I asked pouting and looking at my feet not sure I wanted to look at his face if he lied to me.
‘Is that what you think? He asked. ‘I’m sorry you see it that way’ he said placing a finger under my chin tilting it so that I could look at him
‘Okay so who is Matilda?’ I asked in a whisper
‘Oh is that what this is about? He laughed out loud almost falling off his stool. ‘C’mon, Awele I find it gratifying to know you would get like this over me. He teased.
‘Answer the question Elo, I smirked not amused by his playful drama.
‘Matilda is my step-sister Awele, but we are very close. She ran into problems at work and I have been there for her all the while but since I left Port-harcourt nobody at home has been supportive.’ He rushed to explain.
‘I see’, I replied not fully convinced. I was a bit tempted to ask him about Lade and the kids but I didn’t want him knowing I was eavesdropping on the conversation with his friend the other day or that I had been snooping around checking his phones.
‘Don’t get yourself all worked up, honey. I’m with you because I want you for real. Let’s go get a drink now, c’mon’ he pulled me up and guided me out of the hut.
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2 weeks passed and I still hadn’t found out the real story behind Lade and the kids. Those children were a spitting image of Elo, I was determined to find out what exactly he was hiding from me but with every passing day our relationship blossomed. He had a way of making my doubts disappear whenever we were together.
Gist had started flying round church that we were getting married soon and it killed me to think that as much as I wanted that to be true, it was never going to happen if Elo was actually married.
My birthday was in 3 weeks and I wanted to celebrate it, my friends had started teasing me and saying stuff like Elo would propose. If only they knew, I couldn’t tell anyone not even Tunmise and Lola who are my best friends. I mean I wanted to be sure first.
I was at home one Wednesday afternoon which is my usual rest day, a little bored coz Elo was super busy on site hence no mid-day chats. I was flipping through TV channels when my phone rang. It was Lola my co-entrepreneur, friend and gist buddy.
‘Awele, what’s up? I need to see you like right now. I know you are free today meet me at my salon ASAP’ she said apprehensively.
‘Are you okay? Did anything happen? I asked with the phone pressed to my ear with my shoulder as I pulled my jeans up and put on flip flops ready to stroll over to Lola’s Salon two streets away from my house.
‘There’s a lady here with Elo’s picture as her wallpaper, I’m very sure I’m not mistaken. Hurry up she would leave soon’, she said in a whisper.
I planned to walk before but that piece of information made me rush like my butt was on fire into my bedroom to pick my car keys, I got into the car and sped off to Lola’s PLACE.
Maybe I am just one step away from finding Elo’s wife or lover.
Author’s Note; Hi Loves, hope you are still following Awele’s story.
Any ideas who the lady at the salon could be?
Thanks for reading, kindly share on your social media. I appreciate y'all.
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
TALES OF THE SIDE CHIC LIFE-5
DISCOVERY
Elo was having fun with his friends while I was busy prying into his business. I looked through his Samsung S5 and I only saw random messages from his boss and emails from the company.
It’s probably just an office phone, I hissed not pleased that I didn’t find anything implicating.
I started looking through his Iphone6 and then I started seeing messages from a certain Matilda. They appeared to text each other every day.
One of the chats I read;
Matilda: I miss you so much Elo
Elo: I know I really miss you too but there’s so much work here. There’s no escape for me
My heart literally froze as I read some of the other messages between Elo and Matilda.
Okay stop.I told myself.
Then I went to gallery and started flipping through pictures and after flipping through almost 2 dozens of pictures of the construction site I finally started seeing pictures of 2 very cute little boys who were a spitting image of Elo. You could see my heart beating through my top.
Oh my days! He is really married! But then again I recalled, his friend at the parking lot asked of Lade and the kids.
So who the hell is Matilda? I screamed in my head.
Lade, Matilda. Is it possible it was just the same person with different names?
I was preoccupied with my thoughts and didn’t even notice Elo was already behind me.
Jeez! He almost got me there.
Thankfully I had closed everything and was just holding his phone when he startled me.
‘Hi darling, you didn’t even come to say hi to my friends’, he said cupping my face with his hands.
‘I’m sorry but my mood is just kinda off today’, I replied trying to release his grip on my face.
‘C’mon love, we came here to have Fun’, he was looking into my eyes like he could see stars in them
‘I know but I’m just not in the mood’ I retorted.
He could see that I was a little perturbed, he was used to my off and on mood swings so he just tried to calm me down, he pulled me into an embrace but as I hugged him I could feel the rage rising in me. I gritted my teeth to avoid saying anything nasty to him.
It was hard to hate him when he was being so sweet, but why! Why did he choose to deceive me? I thought what we had was legit. I had told my friends about him, I even told my naughty younger brother too. What was I to do now?
‘Let’s take a walk’ he said pulling out of the embrace to look at my face again.
I like this guy so much, not because he is cute and rich but he was just a gentleman. He didn't pressure me to tell him what was bothering me like guys I had dated in the past.He never did! He was patient, he always allowed me take my time, to tell him when i felt ready and he would just listen quietly but there's no way I'm letting him in on what I just discovered. NO! Not now...not anytime soon. I thought to myself.
I still need to find out everything and drop a full bombshell on his head. I haven't even seen the picture of his wife yet eerm Lade or is it Matilda?
I didn’t say anything I just nodded as he held my hand leading us to the beach side.
He never left my hand as we walked, he kept quiet. He understood me, you know when someone really gets you. Oh!that feeling
After about 20 minutes of walking in silence, I decided to say something. The sound of lapping waves in the water and the playful dance of the wind with the trees had helped calm my nerves a bit.
‘It’s a really nice beach’, I said out of the blues
His eyes widened in surprise. He wasn’t expecting me to talk.
‘It really is’, he replied cheerfully.
And then he removed my hat and started running, I forgot everything I just discovered and chased after him. I successfully got my hat back and I was able to steal his sun-glasses and he started chasing me too. We ran after each other like two school children playing Police and thief.
I could see people staring at us but I didn’t care, I just wanted to have fun this moment with the man I have come to love.
Even though he is a married man at least he is mine for now, I thought in my head.
That’s so wrong, my gut was telling me but who cares? Just let me enjoy this moment I told my inner voice.
I was in between those thoughts when Elo finally caught up with me.
We fell into the sand, laughing like two children who didn’t have a care in the world.
It was these moments, this kind of moment! That made me love him. He knew how to bring out the fun part of me. To everyone Awele is this tough lady that takes no nonsense but no one understood that just like everyone else I just needed a good lover to bring out the fun side of me.
‘You see I’m the cure to all your problems honey, your ‘off’ mood has fast disappeared’, Elo beamed.
He started tickling me and I had always been very ticklish. I was laughing my eyes out,trying to stop him from the playful torture but then his phone rang.
Oh Crap! The ringing of the phone took my mind back to my discovery earlier.
He pulled out his phone from his pocket and I eagerly stretched my neck to see who it was.
I could literally hear the loud sound of my heart ripping into two.
It was her, it was MATILDA!
Author's Note; Hi Loves, hope you are still following Awele's story. Who do you think Matilda is? Have you ever secretly pried into your lover's phone? Be honest now, will you?
Kindly drop your comments and share.
Thanks a lot...muah!
STORY CONTINUES NEXT WEEK...I promise.
Elo was having fun with his friends while I was busy prying into his business. I looked through his Samsung S5 and I only saw random messages from his boss and emails from the company.
It’s probably just an office phone, I hissed not pleased that I didn’t find anything implicating.
I started looking through his Iphone6 and then I started seeing messages from a certain Matilda. They appeared to text each other every day.
One of the chats I read;
Matilda: I miss you so much Elo
Elo: I know I really miss you too but there’s so much work here. There’s no escape for me
My heart literally froze as I read some of the other messages between Elo and Matilda.
Okay stop.I told myself.
Then I went to gallery and started flipping through pictures and after flipping through almost 2 dozens of pictures of the construction site I finally started seeing pictures of 2 very cute little boys who were a spitting image of Elo. You could see my heart beating through my top.
Oh my days! He is really married! But then again I recalled, his friend at the parking lot asked of Lade and the kids.
So who the hell is Matilda? I screamed in my head.
Lade, Matilda. Is it possible it was just the same person with different names?
I was preoccupied with my thoughts and didn’t even notice Elo was already behind me.
Jeez! He almost got me there.
Thankfully I had closed everything and was just holding his phone when he startled me.
‘Hi darling, you didn’t even come to say hi to my friends’, he said cupping my face with his hands.
‘I’m sorry but my mood is just kinda off today’, I replied trying to release his grip on my face.
‘C’mon love, we came here to have Fun’, he was looking into my eyes like he could see stars in them
‘I know but I’m just not in the mood’ I retorted.
He could see that I was a little perturbed, he was used to my off and on mood swings so he just tried to calm me down, he pulled me into an embrace but as I hugged him I could feel the rage rising in me. I gritted my teeth to avoid saying anything nasty to him.
It was hard to hate him when he was being so sweet, but why! Why did he choose to deceive me? I thought what we had was legit. I had told my friends about him, I even told my naughty younger brother too. What was I to do now?
‘Let’s take a walk’ he said pulling out of the embrace to look at my face again.
I like this guy so much, not because he is cute and rich but he was just a gentleman. He didn't pressure me to tell him what was bothering me like guys I had dated in the past.He never did! He was patient, he always allowed me take my time, to tell him when i felt ready and he would just listen quietly but there's no way I'm letting him in on what I just discovered. NO! Not now...not anytime soon. I thought to myself.
I still need to find out everything and drop a full bombshell on his head. I haven't even seen the picture of his wife yet eerm Lade or is it Matilda?
I didn’t say anything I just nodded as he held my hand leading us to the beach side.
He never left my hand as we walked, he kept quiet. He understood me, you know when someone really gets you. Oh!that feeling
After about 20 minutes of walking in silence, I decided to say something. The sound of lapping waves in the water and the playful dance of the wind with the trees had helped calm my nerves a bit.
‘It’s a really nice beach’, I said out of the blues
His eyes widened in surprise. He wasn’t expecting me to talk.
‘It really is’, he replied cheerfully.
And then he removed my hat and started running, I forgot everything I just discovered and chased after him. I successfully got my hat back and I was able to steal his sun-glasses and he started chasing me too. We ran after each other like two school children playing Police and thief.
I could see people staring at us but I didn’t care, I just wanted to have fun this moment with the man I have come to love.
Even though he is a married man at least he is mine for now, I thought in my head.
That’s so wrong, my gut was telling me but who cares? Just let me enjoy this moment I told my inner voice.
I was in between those thoughts when Elo finally caught up with me.
We fell into the sand, laughing like two children who didn’t have a care in the world.
It was these moments, this kind of moment! That made me love him. He knew how to bring out the fun part of me. To everyone Awele is this tough lady that takes no nonsense but no one understood that just like everyone else I just needed a good lover to bring out the fun side of me.
‘You see I’m the cure to all your problems honey, your ‘off’ mood has fast disappeared’, Elo beamed.
He started tickling me and I had always been very ticklish. I was laughing my eyes out,trying to stop him from the playful torture but then his phone rang.
Oh Crap! The ringing of the phone took my mind back to my discovery earlier.
He pulled out his phone from his pocket and I eagerly stretched my neck to see who it was.
I could literally hear the loud sound of my heart ripping into two.
It was her, it was MATILDA!
Author's Note; Hi Loves, hope you are still following Awele's story. Who do you think Matilda is? Have you ever secretly pried into your lover's phone? Be honest now, will you?
Kindly drop your comments and share.
Thanks a lot...muah!
STORY CONTINUES NEXT WEEK...I promise.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
TALES OF THE SIDE CHIC LIFE-4
The drive back was a very quiet one; I didn’t want Elo to know I heard his friend ask of Lade and his kids. I just told him I was having a headache so he didn’t bother engaging me in any side talk he just drove me back to my store.
I didn’t call Elo at all for the rest of the day. Different thoughts kept running through my head, so this guy is married ehn and he is here fronting like an eligible bachelor. Chai! See my life outside, me wey think say I don see husband. As my thoughts were flying about in my head, I lost track of time. By the time I glanced at the wall clock it was quarter to 8.
I usually leave the store by 6pm but today I was just in a very unclear mood. I picked my bag and stepped out of my office, just then my phone rang. It was Elo, I knew without even bringing out my phone.
What does he want now? I decided not to answer the call but then again I really wanted to. I mean, I thought we had something good going on; I was beginning to love this man and then this!
I entered my car and as I started the engine, my phone started ringing again. It was still Elo, I couldn’t help it this time. I answered the call.
‘Hi honey, I have been trying to reach you.’ He said in that very soft and husky voice that melts my heart.
‘I was in the middle of something then’ I lied not wanting him to suspect anything strange.
‘Oh ok, I get. What are you doing tomorrow? There’s this beach party my colleagues are organizing would you go with me?’
See this one oh…beach party ko, Beach party ni. I thought to myself
‘Honey are you there? He asked when he didn’t get a response for some seconds. Oh Lord! That voice though. I shake my thoughts off and regain my will to speak to him
‘Yeah I’m with you…of course I’ll go with you’ I said still trying not to sound upset.
‘Ok then I’ll pick you up at 2PM tomorrow’ he said happily.
‘Love you’, he said.
Hah yinmu, love indeed!
‘Same here’, I mumbled
He says the same stuff to his wife, how could he lie about being single when he has a wife and kids?
I shake off the thoughts flooding my mind, I’ll play the FOOL. I decided to play along.
The next morning I put on white shorts and a floral crop top I just made for myself. I took out my beach hat and I was putting on my flat sandals when I got a text from Elo. He pleaded that I come over to his place instead and we would leave from there. Oh crap! I had no plans of driving today. I walk out of my room and head to my car. I pulled over in front of his house and there he was flashing me his impeccably white set of teeth.
Abeg stop shining teeth jare, I hissed under my breath at the same time smiling back at him.
‘Hello Gorgeous, ready for a fun day?’ He asked. ‘Yeah’ I answered. Not sure of what to say.
We got to the beach at about 12 minutes past 3, he went to greet his friends but I decided to wait for him under one of the huts. Not in the mood for any introductions.
He left his phones with me, they were both unlocked. This is my chance, my detective duties start NOW!!!
Guys I am really sorry it took this long to continue the story...I cant even give an excuse coz if i start to talk.... Lol, just enjoy!
WATCH OUT FOR THE REST OF AWELE’S STORY
I didn’t call Elo at all for the rest of the day. Different thoughts kept running through my head, so this guy is married ehn and he is here fronting like an eligible bachelor. Chai! See my life outside, me wey think say I don see husband. As my thoughts were flying about in my head, I lost track of time. By the time I glanced at the wall clock it was quarter to 8.
I usually leave the store by 6pm but today I was just in a very unclear mood. I picked my bag and stepped out of my office, just then my phone rang. It was Elo, I knew without even bringing out my phone.
What does he want now? I decided not to answer the call but then again I really wanted to. I mean, I thought we had something good going on; I was beginning to love this man and then this!
I entered my car and as I started the engine, my phone started ringing again. It was still Elo, I couldn’t help it this time. I answered the call.
‘Hi honey, I have been trying to reach you.’ He said in that very soft and husky voice that melts my heart.
‘I was in the middle of something then’ I lied not wanting him to suspect anything strange.
‘Oh ok, I get. What are you doing tomorrow? There’s this beach party my colleagues are organizing would you go with me?’
See this one oh…beach party ko, Beach party ni. I thought to myself
‘Honey are you there? He asked when he didn’t get a response for some seconds. Oh Lord! That voice though. I shake my thoughts off and regain my will to speak to him
‘Yeah I’m with you…of course I’ll go with you’ I said still trying not to sound upset.
‘Ok then I’ll pick you up at 2PM tomorrow’ he said happily.
‘Love you’, he said.
Hah yinmu, love indeed!
‘Same here’, I mumbled
He says the same stuff to his wife, how could he lie about being single when he has a wife and kids?
I shake off the thoughts flooding my mind, I’ll play the FOOL. I decided to play along.
The next morning I put on white shorts and a floral crop top I just made for myself. I took out my beach hat and I was putting on my flat sandals when I got a text from Elo. He pleaded that I come over to his place instead and we would leave from there. Oh crap! I had no plans of driving today. I walk out of my room and head to my car. I pulled over in front of his house and there he was flashing me his impeccably white set of teeth.
Abeg stop shining teeth jare, I hissed under my breath at the same time smiling back at him.
‘Hello Gorgeous, ready for a fun day?’ He asked. ‘Yeah’ I answered. Not sure of what to say.
We got to the beach at about 12 minutes past 3, he went to greet his friends but I decided to wait for him under one of the huts. Not in the mood for any introductions.
He left his phones with me, they were both unlocked. This is my chance, my detective duties start NOW!!!
Guys I am really sorry it took this long to continue the story...I cant even give an excuse coz if i start to talk.... Lol, just enjoy!
WATCH OUT FOR THE REST OF AWELE’S STORY
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