Smiles of the Heart – Episode 30

Misunderstanding

Smiles of the heart( Obianuju II)

Written by Princess Juliet

Episode 30

Misunderstanding

OBIANUJU

The heat settled around me like a hot breathe and made me feel itchy all over.

What the heck! I groaned out of sleep and rolled over, opening my bleary eyes in the process.

The sun was directly overhead, and its hot rays shone into the open window, lighting up the room.

I looked around me in a daze and noticed the heap of clothes scattered on the floor.

“Gosh, Ademilade.”I shook my head in frustration. Can’t he do without messing up the room?

Slowly, I began to sit up when my eyes caught sight of the sheet of paper neatly folded in two on the drawer. I hastily reached for it and unfolded it. It was a note in Ademilade’s handwriting

A soft smile played at the corners of my mouth as I read it silently.

“Good morning baby. I am sorry I didn’t wake you up before leaving for work, I just couldn’t bring myself to disturb your beauty sleep. I already prepared breakfast so you don’t need to worry about that. I can’t wait to see you in the evening. I love you”

“I love you too.” I giggled foolishly to myself and gave the paper a thousand kisses.

I felt so proud. I am married to a caring man, the one who is never tired of proving his love to me,the one who makes me feel special in a thousand ways. Ain’t I lucky? I jumped out of bed and danced happily into the bathroom.

 

Brushing my teeth, I took off my nighties, careful not to ruin the fake nails glued on my fingers. It had a gel design and was so damn expensive.

I stepped into the bathtub and turned on the tap and scrubbed my self down with the grape-scented body scrub and loofah until I was satisfied. I relaxed after a nice, long soak in the bathtub, my thoughts wandering among the stars.

What will I do after this? hmmmmmh! should I take a stroll, watch television, or…hmmm…..Gosh! This house felt so empty without Ademilade.

 

I returned to the room feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I ambled to the wardrobe and reached into it for a white skin fitting gown which I hurriedly wore without an undies.

Satisfied, I stood in front of the large wedding portrait hung up on the wall. My eyes traces the glided edges, marvelling at its beauty before I caught sight of my reflection in the mirror right beside it. I screamed.

 

I looked so fat and bloated that I could hardly recognise myself. Is this really me? I stepped forward and slowly started running my fingers down my reflection on the mirror. I ran my fingers down the reflection of my eyes, my nose, my lips, my body.

 

“Oh God!” I gasped. My body is changing, I am slowly turning into a pig. “Arrrgh!”I cried out and my throat suddenly blazed in sharp pain. After nearly six months of strenuous exercise, I am back to square one.

 

But what can I do? I heaved a sigh and threw my hands into the air in defeat. Nothing.

I slipped  my feet into a pair of bunny red slippers, picked up my phone and marched out of the room, climbing down the stairs into the sitting room when my phone suddenly began to ring.

I stared down at it to check out the caller and noticed it was chichi.

Good gracious! I received it right away.

 

“Hello Chi………”

“Guess what!” she drowned my voice so effectually with her screams.

I chuckled lightly. She is such a drama queen! “What is it ooooo?”

 

“Landon came to check on me today.”

Landon! Hearing the name made my heart beat elevate, my body sweat and I had to lean on the railings to stop myself from falling.  Is  she still in contact with him, Dave’s brother???

“He gave me a beautiful flower and promised to attend to my valedictory service party.” She gave a little squeal of delight.

“But why?” My voice sank into whispers. “Are you both in a relationship?”

I knew that was stupid question to ask, but I needed to know.

“Yes…erm….. I mean no.” She stuttered her response. “Well, at least  not for now.” She drawled.

 

I scoffed silently. She got to be kidding me!! “See Chichi, I understand you are young and naive, but that shouldn’t stop you from using your brain. Do you really think Landon would be sincere with you? You are only sixteen, for crying out loud!”

 

“But he is not complaining na.” She hissed over the phone. “He said he likes me, he even want to write  a song about me………….”

“Will you shut up there my friend?” I screamed at her. “Write a song about you! Do you even know what you are saying? Landon is not what you think he is. He is a liar and a pretender, the younger brother of a f**king murd………”I stopped mid sentence dismayed that I had said too much. “Erm …. I mean, he is flirt and a dangerous play boy.” I bit my lips  and pinched my cheeks.

“A playboy?” She muttered softly

 

I nodded my head slowly as if she could actually see me. “Do you know Faith?” I asked calmly. I wanted to prove my point, to give her a reason why Landon should be avoided at all cost.

“Which …of …..the….Faith?” her voice was filled with tears, it trembled as she spoke. “Is….it the ….former …..youth coordinator? the one …..in the ….same …..school as you.”

 

“Yes that same one.”my throat was constricting with emotion. I was scared of hurting her, but  I understood what needed to be done. Landon is the brother to the beast who shot at me and I couldn’t definitely allow my only sister get entangled in the mess. “She is Landon girlfriend ………..

 

“Stop! Please! Stop.” She began to cry.

“The only one he will ever love……..”she hung up on me before I could complete my statement.

 

A wave of guilt came over me, a feeling that I broke my sister’s fragile heart. Oh God please help me, I can’t say it in words. Can you please listen to my heart, I was only trying to protect her.

Dejected, I collapsed on the sofa and stared blankly at the tray of food sitting on the centre table in front of me. I had completely lost my appetite, the aroma of the food made me feel nauseous.

Phew! I really need a breathe of fresh air. I reached for the car key which was on the stool and looked closely at it. It was the key to Ademilade’s car, no doubt about it. Does that mean he drove to work in mine? I clenched the key tightly in my right hand and took a deep breathe; then I got up off the sofa and walked out off the sitting room, closing the door behind me.

 

I climbed down the balcony and walked to the car. I opened it and climbed into the driver seat, closing the door behind me. I felt so small inside it, it was actually my first time driving it.

Starting the car, I slowly drove out of the compound and down the road, heading to Funmi’s home.

She is the only friend I have here in Lagos.

*

By the time I arrived at the duplex house, it was twelve, banged on the dot. I drove into the compound and parked out in front of the garage.

Opening the car door, I stepped out and slammed the door shut. I walked straight into the sitting room and found Funmi curled up in the couch, breastfeeding Eliana.

“Haaah Uju.” She looked at me with a pleased smile. “I was even planning on coming to your place, but you beat me to it.”she grinned.

I merely smiled and plopped down on one edge of the sofa, kicking my slippers off.

“How are you?” her eyes roamed over my body. “You look so different to me.”

Oh right! “I am fat right?” I rolled my eyes at her.

She looked at me as if she had seen my mind and smiled. “No, you look more beautiful. Your husband is really taking care of you.”she winked at me.

“Thanks.” I looked down at my hands, and felt myself blushing.

Do I really look more beautiful? I asked myself. Or is it a mere flattering?

“I love your nails.” She complimented. “It is beautiful. But isn’t it too long?”

“Long! How?” I looked at her, puzzled by her question. Is it bad to fix long nails???

 

“You can’t use that to wash, can you?”

“Oh that!” I smirked. “I will get someone to do that for me.”

Her mouth dropped open, and disbelief crossed her features. “And Demi will agree to that?”

“Does he have a choice?” I snickered. “Someone that is scared of loosing me. He does literally anything to make me happy.” I smiled proudly.

“No wonder you are so spoilt.”she shook her head sadly and proceeded to lay Eliana down on the sofa. “Sha watch over my baby for me, I want to prepare lunch for my husband.”She rolled her eyes and drawled like a school girl. “If you like don’t change, stay there and be forming expensive.

 

“Whatever!” I turned away from her and stared down at Eliana. She was sleeping peacefully, her delicate features at ease as she breathes softly.

I slide my little finger into her open hand and watches as they curled around it. I laughed lightly. She is everything that is perfect, wrapped  in tiny bundle.

Touching my belly, I smiled.

I really can’t wait to have mine.

 

~~

Loud  music was blaring, and the lights were dim. The club was packed with people, even though it was still a little early.

Dave Michaels sat on his own in a quiet corner, drinking ,smoking, nodding his head  bobbly along to the music-one of his brother’s recording.

He was completely wasted.

“If only…..if only.” his speech was slurred and barely incomprehensible. He gulped down the last of his drink and hauled  himself upright, then staggered drunkenly toward the entrance.

 

His eyes slid to the left and he caught sight of his brother- Akorede  in the crowd, rocking a slender lady in a white dress. He had his face covered with a face cap and  a nose mask, but Dave easily recognised him. Blood is truly thicker than water.

 

“Holy sh*t!” Dave stopped dead in his track. Is his brother stalking him? he arched his eyebrow in wonder.

 

Akorede head moved up. His gaze caught Dave’s. The smile on his face slowly faded, replaced by a confusion. Why is his brother here? he wondered.

Dave simply ignored him and began walking straight out of the building.

“Hey Dave, wait.”

 

 

Dave squeezed his eyes shut, mumbling some swear words under his breathe. He turned around and saw Akorede was standing two steps away from him.

He scoffed silently. “What is it man?”he drawled his words in an irritating manner.

 

“You need to return home.”Akorede replied sharply. “Mum is worried sick about you.”

“Whatever.”Dave tried to appear nonchalant by acting smug, but the evident  fear in his eyes betrayed his true feelings. His mother used to be his world before it came crashing down.

But who is he kidding here? He was no longer the  loving son. His heart was now filled with bitterness and all he wanted was revenge. “Stay away from me.”he screamed his head off at his brother and started out down a dusty road.

“Do you still love her?” Akorede question brought him to a stand still. Every muscle in his body stiffened and slowly he turned, step by step, inch by inch, his mind a jumbled mixture of confused emotions.

Why does he still feel this way? he started sweating and could feel his heart beating in his chest. Could he still possibly be in love with her? he closed his eyes for the briefest moment to distract himself, but it was to no avail. The vague images of her pretty face was stuck right in his head.

 

“It is better you ki*ll those stupid feelings.”Akorede hand dropped to his side and his eyes flashed with anger. His intuition had been right, his brother was still in love with the forbidden princess. Not that he was surprised, he wasn’t at all. That girl beauty was beyond praise….

“Same as her sister. his subconsciousness asserted and he smiled unconsciously. “The lovebirds tied the knot on Friday.”

 

“What?” Dave lips quavered and a sob threatened to choke off his voice. He couldn’t bring himself believe the sh*t. “How… did…. you… know?” he fiercely glared at his brother.

 

Akorede merely smiled. “Don’t do anything stupid else you will have yourself to blame.”he threatened and with that, stormed back into the club.

Gosh! His brother is so annoying!!

 

Dave stared after his brother blankly. His threats did nothing to him, it only served to fuel his anger and the hatred burning inside him.

 

*

Ademilade

 

Small beads of sweat formed on my forehead and slowly began to trickle down my face as I attended to the last patient for the day—-a young school girl with a broken arm.

“How did you say you got this again?” I dropped the syringe on the surface and proceeded to dress the arm in a shoulder sling.

 

She looked away from me and stared down at the floor. ” I got into a fight with a group of bullies. They wanted to………”Argh!”she stopped mid sentence and winced in pain.

“Sorry.” I muttered softly.

 

She looked up at me and smiled. “Thanks”

 

I nodded in response and stepped away from her. “The drugs I administered on you are quite strong, you should take a nap before leaving.”I simply told her and walked out of the ward.

I peeled the gloves off my hands, tossed them into the trash and walked over to the sink to wash my hands.

Taking off my lab coat, I slung it over my shoulder and walked down the corridor and got outside just in time to see Kewe drive out of the compound, slowly.

“See you tomorrow man.” he honked his car horn twice.

“Alright bro.” I waved him goodbye and reached into my pocket for my wife’s car key. I pulled the car door open and slid into the driver seat, then started the car and  drove out of the compound and down the road, heading home.

*

Finally! After an hour drive, I got home. I drove through the opened gate into the compound and parked out in front my apartment building.

I alighted from the car slowly and let my eyes wander around the dirty looking front yard.

Jeez! What was my wife doing since morning? I closed the car door behind me, locking it and climbed up to the porch

 

Just as I was about to knock , the door flew open and she  jumped on me.

“Ade mi.” She pressed so tightly against me as she buried her face in my chest. “I miss you so much.”

“I miss you too honey.”I stepped into the sitting room and placed her gently on the floor. “How are you?” I brushed her dark long hair from her face and caressed her cheek softly.

“I am fine.” She pursed  her lips in a pout.

“Good.” I collapsed on the nearest couch and closed my eyes tiredly. “Please get me something to eat.”

“There is no food.”She retorted nonchalantly.

She got to be kidding me! I opened my eyes and looked at her. “What then do you expect me to eat?”

“I don’t know.” She shrugged her shoulders lightly and stared down at her fingers nails. “There is food stuffs in the kitchen, you can cook whatever you want.”her words hit me like a blow to the stomach, and I was momentarily speechless.

Without a word, I sprang up from the sofa and  started towards the entrance, but she came forward and blocked my path.

 

“Where are you going?”She stood looking at me with arms akimbo.

 

I ignored the question and tried to move out of her way but she blocked my path once more.

“You want to leave me alone abi?”she accused, glaring up at me. “You are going no where.”

My nostrils dilated. I could feel the anger rising inside  me. “What the hell is wrong with you?” I gritted my teeth in silent fury. “Are you crazy?”

 

“It is you that is crazy.”She hissed loudly and that was it, i could not take the insults any longer. My anger took the best out of me and I struck her hard across the face.

“Learn to respect me.”I yelled at her and stormed out of the house without looking back.

 

Hmmmm! 🧐

*
TBC

9 Comments

  1. Uju sometimes behave like a teen.
    Even after u told him there's no food cos of ur stupid nails, he wasn't bothered yet you're showing attitudes.

    I don't blame ademilade but don't hit a woman

  2. Juliet spoiled brat you're married now get that to your stuck head. Learn from Funmi for once, lazy a$$

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