Unbreak My Heart – Episode 20

Unbreak My Heart – Episode 20

 

© Miriam Edem

 

Nonso returned with Chioma later in the evening and met his family about to have dinner, “just in time dearie, come join us, Chinyere said.

 

“Thank you ma, Chioma replied while Nonso drew the seat backward for her to sit down.

 

“So did you two have fun today? Chinyere asked.

 

“Yes mom we did have so much fun and he got so many things for me, Chioma replied.

 

“Was the shopping for the knocking of door? Because I wanted taking you for that myself, Chinyere said.

 

“Well not really for the knocking of door, she replied.

 

“That’s good, we will go on our own tomorrow then if you’ll be free, Chinyere said.

 

“Sure mom, Chinyere replied.

 

“Can we please eat before the food gets cold? Nonso asked getting bored with the talk………

 

Festus was so uncomfortable as he kept pacing around thinking hard, “what’s the problem with you? Frank asked..

 

“Are we not attending Nonso knocking of door? Festus replied.

 

“We were not invited and besides the space of time is too short, we will attend his wedding if thats why you’re worried, Frank replied.

 

“That wedding or the knocking of door whatever can’t hold. Its wrong! Festus shouted.

 

“What do you mean by its wrong or it can’t hold? Frank asked.

 

“See Frank that wedding should not hold, I know why I am saying this, Festus said touching him but Frank slowly kept his hand down.

 

“I know this face of yours Festus and I know you are hiding something from Me. Now I need to know why the knocking of door should not hold, Frank seriously said while Festus went ahead pacing and scratching his head.

 

“Festus! Frank shouted On him.

 

“Because I slept with her, just not once but many times. Just last week she did an abortion for me, is that who Nonso should marry? Isn’t that wrong? Now you know why it shouldn’t hold! Festus shouted and Frank slapped him..

 

“You dare do this to your friend? She was engaged for Christ sake she was engaged to our friend! Frank shouted.

 

“Nonso didn’t love her, Nonso didn’t Care about her, he was busy craving for another lady while she stayed lonely. Will you blame me for that? Festus asked.

 

“Just shut up before I’ll blow your eyes off this minute. You are even bragging with what you’ve done with no conscience, how dare you! Frank shouted.

 

‘I love Chioma, and if she’s not needed by Nonso then let her come to me, Festus said and Track scoffed.

 

” I think I know why you love her, now think twice because a guy like you will be pushed out without a second thought, Frank said.

 

“No you are wrong, I truly love her but I won’t let Nonso take her so she’ll suffer in his hands when he truly loves the Yoruba girl, Festus said.

 

“You’re so shameless, gosh I can’t believe you’re my friend. If you can do this to Nonso then you can do more worst to me, Frank said.

 

“Please don’t say that, I told you this because I trust you and I need your help. What can we do about this please? Festus asked.

 

“We or yourself?Don’t you dare ask me that! Frank said and stormed out of the room.

 

He went to a place thinking hard that night as he was so confused on what to do.

 

“Nonso was right all along but he had no prove, this knocking of door would not have been thought of because he has a strong ground to stand on. I feel so sorry for him now, Frank said in his heart.

 

He took his phone and dialled Nonso number, “hello man good evening, Nonso picked up.

 

“Yea you sound good today, impressive, Frank said.

 

“Do I have a choice? Nonso asked.

 

“I was thinking can we come? I mean to your knocking of door, Frank said.

 

“Oh I will so much appreciate it, you know it was so sudden and I thought you guys won’t make it even if i ask you to, Nonso replied.

 

“What are friends for and we truly understand with you. We will be there, Frank said.

 

“I’ll be expecting you guys bro and please don’t tell anyone about this. It may look like my happy day but trust me it isn’t, Nonso said.

 

“Sure i won’t, okay goodnight and take care, frank said.

 

“Night bro, Nonso replied………..

 

Frank went back home looking at Festus angrily who just sat quiet unhappy, “get ready we will be attending Nonso knocking of door, Frank dropped.

 

“To do what? Reveal it to them and disrupt the fun? Festus asked.

 

“Are you normal? You told me yourself Nonso shouldn’t get married to her now what are you saying? Frank asked.

 

“The knocking of door can hold, that is not the best place to spit out such things, they may ki*ll us for such an embarrassment. When you left I was thinking about it and I agreed that we will let him know about this when he resumes here after the knocking of door, Festus said.

 

“Bravo man you’re so good at it just like Chioma, but get prepared still, we will be with Nonso there. I want to see how you will look him straight in the eye after what you’ve done to him and I want to see the Chioma of the girl who will shamelessly be smiling happily. I wish you both the best, Frank said and took his rest on the bed while festus watched him not knowing what else to say…………..

 

Nonso held his phone after the call and a message got in from Fummi, “I never knew silence could hurt so much, if i was already dumped can you please make it easier for me. I really don’t know what to feel anymore, but i hope you’re good. I love you, Nonso read and stood up pacing in his room.

 

He wanted calling her but his door opened and his mom walked in, seeing her he rolled his eyes and heaved dropping the phone on the bed.

 

“You should be on bed by this time, Nonso said to her.

 

“You too, was that Chioma you……… “Everything must not be Chioma mom. Please i had a very long day and i wish to rest please, Nonso said.

 

‘Did you just say that to me? You mean i can’t talk to you whenever i want like i used to? And was it me you cut short that way? Chinyere asked.

 

“Please mom my head hurts, I think my headache has returned. Please the discussion should be forwarded till tomorrow’s, I’ll be fine by then i promise, Nonso said.

 

“You’re unbelievable! Chinyere said and slammed the door behind her.

 

To be continued

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