A woman's dilemma - Episode 68

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Francesca:

"Where's she? Where's she? Where's she?" A smile spreads across my lips at the sound of my friend's voice. It sounds like pure deja Vu.
Both women burst into my room and they both stop. We just stare at one another till my boy's voice breaks the silence.
"Aunt Claudia!" He rushes to hug her waist and my friend pat his head good-naturedly.
"Daniel Obi? You guys are still together?" I ask the man as he comes into the room. I'm just making a jab at my friend . I knew they were the real deal when I saw them months ago.
"Nobody is pulling me from her side." He hugs Claudia's side and she pushes him away.
"You're alive." My head turns to Amy who's smiling through her tears.
"Come." I put my arms out to her with so much emotion clogging my throat.
"Frances." She hugs me closely to her smaller frame as we both sob.
"Go join them." I hear Daniel say and I lift my head to give my friend the stink eye. She covertly wipe the corner of her eyes but shakes her head.
"I already cried enough at your funeral, girl." She frowns at the tears.
"Come here, girl!" She doesn't waste anymore time before she launches herself at both Amy and I.
"Hey! Don't be so rough." I chuckle when she squeezes the both of us.
"She's become the new softie now. Ever since she started seeing Daniel

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. I think he's brought the drama queen out of her." Amy giggles and I laugh. That's too hard to believe.
"Baby, I brought you...oh." Both girls pull away from me to eye Gideon at the door. Do they remember him?
"Oh they're here." Gideon smiles at me and I nod.
"Of course! I remember you!" Amy is the first to put things together.
"Francesca would always rave about her hot chemistry tutor! Oh my God! You called her baby! Are you guys umm. How did?"
"You must be the guy I need to thank for having my friend with me again." Claudia speaks up as she walks towards Gideon.
"I'm Gideon." He stretches his hand to her for an handshake but my friend is not having any of that. She takes the hand but use it to pull him to her as she hug him tight. I cringe.
"Thank you so much." Claudia tells him.
"I told you she's the new drams queen." Amy whispers in my ear and I laugh out loud.
"Okay, that's enough hugging for you, Lady." I chuckle when Daniel comes up to pull my friend from my man.
"Yeah. I'll like to have my man back." I beckon to Gideon who comes to place a chaste kiss on my lips.
"Awwwn." Amy swoon beside us like the creeper she is.
"Stop watching us." I chuckle as I pull Gideon for another kiss. This one much longer.
"Ewwww." Ola's cute nose scrunch up at me when I lift my head and I wink at my son. I'm so glad he likes Gideon. I need both men in my life.
"Oh not the both of you too!" Amy groans and I catch Daniel pulling away from Claudia's lips.
"Amy are you okay?" I ask when I see a sad look pull her lips down. Her lips pull up at my question.
" Well, apart from watching my two friends suck face disgustingly in front of me. I'm perfect. I'm so happy you're alive, Francesca." She says and I smile fondly at her.
"You look so happy." Claudia says from her perch with her man at the foot of my bed.
"I can say the same for you, Claudia. You don't look like the ice queen anymore." I tease her.
"Don't let me smack a sick woman, Frances. Because I'll totally do it." She threatens.
"Not with my men watching over me." My eyes clock with Gideon who's standing over me.
"No!!" Amy growls when his head starts to come down to kiss me.
"I'm outta here. I'll just get water. I'm a bit parched." She continues.
"Hey, we just got here." Claudia calls after her but she just waves to all of us in the room before she leaves.
"Is she okay? I couldn't help but notice something off about her." I say with concern.
"I'll keep you updated soon. Just tell me, how are you? Where are you hurt? I heard he killed someone. I mean Francis. The media didn't mention the name." Claudia asks and I sigh.
"Just a few scratches. And as for the woman, I think she goes by the name Tina? The police identified her last night. It's just so tragic. I mean I..."
"Wait, what?" Daniel stops me and I shrug.
"Tina Obi. Oh my God! She's your family member?" My eyes bulge out at this. He starts to shake his head as Claudia tries to hold him. He pulls back and hurries out of the room.
"Daniel! Daniel! I'm so sorry. I'll come back to visit you." Claudia tells me before she runs after her man.

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Amy:

I notice vaguely that this is the hospital that Benson works and I wonder if he's on duty this afternoon. I don't think I can face him right now but I plan to get to it as soon as I can. I need to tell him my mind. I can't keep leading him on. He's done so much for me and to let him move on is to let him go. I feel like I've been holding on to him in a way by living with him. Giving him a slight hope that something will happen with us.
I know my way to the cafeteria and quickly order a bottle of water when I get there. I'm waiting for my check when I see Benson in scrubs walking in. I duck my head too late because he's coming towards me already.
"Amy?! It is you!" He pulls me into a hug and I let him hold me. He feels familiar but I make sure there's no reaction of my body to him before I pull away.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back? Wasn't the vacation for a week? Is this about the text I sent you? I would have picked you up from the airport y'know?" He smiles at me and I shrug.
"Didn't want to bother you." Wait, he sent me a message? I must have missed it with the events of yesterday. I see the look he's giving me and I release a long breath. I have to do this now.
"Benson, I need to speak with you about something. Are you perhaps busy?" I'm hoping he'll say yes so I can change my mind but he shakes his head instead.
"I have half an hour. Come on. Let's get a seat." His hand goes behind my waist as he leads me to a chair by the corner of the cafeteria.
"You want me to order anything for you?" He asks and I shake my head.
"I'll be quick. I have to get back to my friend." He looks concerned now so I just decide to relieve him now.
"I want to thank you, Benson. For everything you've been to me for so long now. With my dad's death all those years ago. And giving me a place to stay. I can't repay you for all those kindness." His hand creeps on mine on the table and I let him hold it.
"Why does this sound like you're trying to say thanks but no thanks?" He smile weakly and I shake my head.
"I'm so sorry. I'm in love with your brother." I sob and pull my hand from his to cover my face with my hands. I hear a chair scrape back and I wait for him to scream at me but when I feel his hands on my shoulder, I pull my hands from my face and look up at him. He squats down beside me and the pad of his thumbs brush tears from my cheeks.
"I know."
"You can hate me and...wait what?" My mouth drops open when his words register.
"I thought it was just a crush but hell, love?" He scratches his beard softly and sighs.
"How do you know?" I ask him. I didn't even know that what I felt for Benedict is love till I said it a moment ago.
"Because you said it. About a month ago. You had the flu. I think you were a bit delusional. When I took you to your bed, you took my hand and told me you love me in your sleep. I was so happy but then you added Benedict and I was crushed." He says and I gasp. Oh my God.
"That was the week, you didn't show up at home. Even on your off hours." I say and he nods.
"You're not mad?" I ask.
"Does he know? Did you tell him?" He asks me and I shake my head.
"He doesn't want me. Anyways, I decided to tell you so I don't lead you on anymore. That has been cruel of me." I tell him.
"No. I knew and I still wanted to help you Amy. I think that's what I've been put in your life for.

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. To protect you. And I can't take anything else from my brother."
"What have you ever taken from him before?" I ask him and he shakes his head.
"Too much. Now wipe your tears. I'm happy that you finally told me. There's no harm done. I still want us to be cool." He tells me and there's a slight tug on my heartstrings for this man.
"You're a great man. Any lady will be lucky to have you." I say sincerely.
"Yeah." He grins crookedly.
"Umm one more thing." I say after a moment's silence
"Yeah. Let me guess, you can't live with me anymore?" I cringe but nod.
"You know you don't have to do that right? I'm totally fine with our living arrangement."
"I know but I want to stand on my own now. My brother said he can help now." I say truthfully. I'd called chinedu before I got on the plane.
"Anything you want." He stands up with that and I stand with him.
"Thank you so much Benson." I tell him again.
"Goodbye, Amy." He drops a peck on my cheek and with that, he's gone. I watch him go out of sight before I plop back on the chair.

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  • Emilia Omeh picture
    Emilia Omeh
    It is well Amy. I believe that Benedict will come around
  • Shiru picture
    Shiru
    Wow! Benedict you're a fool.. atleast listen. He will regret and come around after learning from Benson Amy loved him way before she went for that Vacation
  • Michael progress picture
    Michael progress
    Benedict will surely beg to get amy back
  • Dolapo Oloyede picture
    Dolapo Oloyede
    Benson, you're more matured than your brother but let's see what happen next
  • Delly Soglo picture
    Delly Soglo
    Awww the reunion of these three ladies finally happened, true friendship indeed. Daniel will be so sad Tina is dead but Claudia is by your side to comfort you. Poor Amy I'm glad she finay told Benson the truth, don't worry Benedict is yours and he'll come back for you. The story is gradually coming to an end, love you Julieeee.
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  • Eunice Ache picture
    Eunice Ache
    Benson is more matured
  • Pamela cube picture
    Pamela cube
    Wow I wasn't expecting that reaction from Benson,he's a good man!
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