Unbreak My Heart – Episode 15

Unbreak My Heart – Episode 15

 

© Miriam Edem

 

Nonso arrived at Fummi place but she was not at home, he tried her number and heard it ringing inside. He left to Jumoke place immediately, “have you seen Fummi? She’s not at home, he asked after exchanging pleasantries.

 

“She’s not at home? Then she won’t be in her uncle place either. Chai this girl is so stubborn, Jumoke said.

 

“You know where she is? He asked.

 

“She’ll be in the farm, she replied.

 

“Farm? To do what there when she’s not strong enough, Nonso said.

 

“She may not be farming but looking at her brother and father graves. She normally do that when she gets bored, Jumoke replied.

 

“Christ! She does that all alone in the bush? Please can you take me to her? He asked but Jumoke scratched her head.

 

“I’ve collected too many permissions from my boss which I don’t know he will grant me this one, she said.

 

“Can I talk to him? Nonso asked.

 

“Oh no he’s not around either, she said and a young girl entered.

 

“Oh thank God, Kemi please can you take this uncle to Fummi farm? Pleaseeee, Jumoke approached her.

 

“Okay, the girl replied.

 

“Thank you, you came to buy something? Jumoke asked.

 

“No, aunty said I should pay for the money she owed you yesterday, Kemi said bringing out 500 note to her.

 

“Don’t worry keep it for yourself okay, I’ll pay her for you, Nonso stop the girl.

 

“Thank you uncle, the girl said.

 

“Its okay, can we go now? Nonso asked and she nodded.

 

“Erm please help me bring her back home, Jumoke said to Nonso.

 

“I will, let’s go dear, Nonso said holding her hand……………..

 

The bike dropped them at a point while they strolled down to the place, “uncle just go straight you’ll see her, Kemi said pointing at a path.

 

“Thank you dear, use this to pay your way back home okay, He said giving her 200naira note.

 

“Thank you uncle, she said while he gently walked inside.

 

He saw Fummi sitting on the grass and her eyes bulged out when she saw him, “how did you find me here? She asked getting up.

 

“What are you doing here? He asked.

 

“I came to get fresh air and hear the birds sing, she replied.

 

“Are you not missing the most important reason you came here? He asked and sat down looking at her.

 

“I know Jumoke told you, Fummi said and sat down beside him.

 

“So are you relieved? Did you get to talk to them? He asked.

 

“Can they hear me? I just believe they do, she said sadly.

 

“If you need anyone to talk to, you have living beings to converse with and not spirits, you don’t need to that anymore. And if I may ask, what is troubling you? What answers do you need? He asked.

 

“Nothing, I just want to keep them and myself company that’s all, Fummi replied but Nonso was quiet saying nothing.

 

“How is school and the students? She asked after being quiet for a while.

 

“They are fine and they send their greetings. Can we go home now Fummi? You haven’t taken your drugs yet, Nonso said getting up and stretched his hand to her.

 

She smiled and held it while he helped her up, they strolled out of the bush together and got home.

 

“Can I give you something to eat? Fummi asked but Nonso wasn’t himself which she noticed it.

 

“Are you okay? You’re acting strangely and its obvious, Fummi asked and he looked at her.

 

“You do notice things? He asked and she nodded.

 

“Then why didn’t you notice my love for you or was it not obvious enough? Nonso dropped and shook his head getting up.

 

“Sorry I don’t have to say that and I’m so sorry. Please take your drugs and take your rest, i’ll be leaving now, Nonso said but Fummi held his hand.

 

“Yes it was obvious enough and I am very sorry if my response to you got you angry. Nonso I do love you too despite how I fight it, but I can’t help but get scared, Fummi said and Nonso looked at her.

 

“You love me? Fummi since when? He asked.

 

“Since when I saw you at Jumoke bar, the kind way you talked to me and when you saw me in school despite the work I was doing touched my heart. But we are of two different worlds Nonso and I……… Nonso closed her lips kissing her.

 

“Can you stop the comparison now Fummi, Nonso said drawing her close.

 

“I hope this works out good, I have a confession and I think you have the right to know, Fummi said.

 

“Okay I’m listening, Nonso said.

 

“Please promise me you won’t leave me when you hear this, Fummi said and Nonso seeing the fear in her eyes knew it was something serious.

 

“Fummi what is it? You’re making me scared already, Nonso said.

 

“I once had a child….. “What! Nonso dropped.

 

“No no no is not what you’re thinking please. When my brother was still alive, he had a problem with some set of guys somewhere and… And… They attacked one day when I returned from school… And… And no one was at home and they…………. “Its okay I understand, Nonso said hugging her seeing how the tears choked her up while she cried on him.

 

“When did this happen? He asked after some time.

 

“About 4 years ago, Fummi replied.

 

“Where’s the child? He asked.

 

“I had a miscarriage so I lost it, I would have had a child but i guess it wasn’t meant to be. Nonso i know you’re already ashamed of me but I’ll understand, Fummi said.

 

“What wrong did you do? I see a decent lady in you and that made me fall in love with you and that’s what matters most to me okay. You don’t need to be scared or ashamed of anything alright, Nonso said and pecked her which she forced a smile.

 

“Now I’m deeply in love with you, if you hurt me I don’t know how I’ll get over it, please don’t break my heart, Fummi said covering her head on Nonso chest and Nonso heart began to beat fast hearing that.

 

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