I had a lot going on in my mind. I was restless, but I felt a bit relieved when Jeremy allowed me to excuse myself while he talked to his mother. I couldn’t tell where my fate lies. Why did I allow him to kiss me? I did enjoy it anyway.
I touched my lips and something else flashed through my mind; I remember my mum telling me something about David when spoke over the phone few hours ago.
“David?” She asked. “He went to Lagos a month after he lost his dad. I heard he has relocated to the United States now.”
“How come I didn’t come across him in Lagos?” I tried to console myself, “Well, Lagos is a big city.”
My mind trailed back to madam Clara; she was the main problem I had to face now. Subsequently, stage one of the competition was just two days away. I resumed work on my black mini-laced gown. I planned to match it up with a yellow hat, yellow bag, and a high class woven high shoe of similar colour.
Unexpectedly, a loud knock hit my door. My heart sounded in my ears. Mtcheeew! It was Clarise. It was a relief to see her except that the message she brought wasn’t one I had expected;
“Bukky, madam Clara wants to see you!”
Oh my God! I didn’t know how to get up from my seat. This feeling is unexplainable. I have never been scared of anything. I would have ran back when I got to the door post of her office had it not been that Clarise had her eyes fixed on me like an eagle.
I entered and kept my head down; I couldn't look up to her face. I was extremely timid.
“Bukky?”
She called out as she stood up from her chair and paced round me. I pried her with my cornered eye.
“Jeremy is my son and I don't joke with him.” She warned, “I don't joke with both my sons!”
“Both my sons? Who is the other one?” A question I didn't dare to ask; but it seemed she noticed the confusion on my face.
“They are not of the same father.” She explained, “My other son has chosen to stay with his dad.”
“Jeremy told me of how much he loves you.” She added, “I will have a serious problem with you if you break his heart. I will hunt you!”
Tensions rose. She stood closely behind my back. Surprisingly, she touched me and laughed;
“Don’t just hurt my son… case closed. You can go.”
Eh? Just like that?
“Why are you still standing here? Shuuhh!” She said.
I smiled, expressed my gratitude and hurried up in joy back to my sewing machine. But my joy faded abruptly when I saw the dress I had been sewing torn into tiny pieces.
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comment Comments (30)
@Pamela... It's war indeed
Oh! My God bukky Wat will u do now hmm Dis is warπ‘π
Me too... @Pam
Awww I pray madam Clara doesn't die
@Pamela @Kofi... We published episode 19 this morning.
@Pamela... You've got company. I'm waiting for episode 19 too
Oh my God I can't wait for bukky to teach vodka a lesson she will never forget and also, for jeremy I say a shame on him please I'm waiting for the episode 19
@Pamela... The author will be happy to read your comment. We will post the next episode this evening
OMG this story is so nice and can't wait to read next episode
@Pamela... Episode 9 has already been published.
I will really love to read the episode 9,i can't wait
@Pamela... Me too
I love this episode and can't wait for the next episode π
Bukky is going through a lot. I hope she makes it quick
I love this episode but I pray she makes it in life and make that Lizzy clean her shoes
@Pamela... True talk
That is a nice one
When u know something give me a ans of emotions moral story 108-150 words in a day or two..... focusing moral support story.. comments are must so plz...
Yes please
Please am waiting for the episode 4
@Pamela... you mean episode 4 right?
please am waiting for the episode 3
My blood is boiling and I just can't wait to read more π
can't wait for the whole story.
Bring it on,,,,,
@Delali... We will publish the next episode on Thursday
Woooow, this's interesting. Can't wait for the next episode!!!! Pls when are we expecting it ????
I Can't wait to read this
I'm waiting for the next episodes
Wow... The intro has caught my attention a;ready. I can't wait to read the complete story