Palm lines 2 - Episode 12

 

Erika's POV

David came in rather late after we had prepared dinner. "What's the occasion?" He asked, "The dinner" Sharon answered, "What dinner?" He asked and Sharon took a look at me then at him.
"You two are still fighting right?" She asked and the door bell rang. "That should be Felix"  she left and Tasha walked right into the dining room . "Something sure smells good" she commented and I rolled my eyes.
"Good evening Sir" she smiled, "Good evening dear" he answered. "How was your day?" He went on to ask, "It was fine, thank you and how is the injury" "Fine thanks to your first aid" he answered and I wondered when she gave him a first aid treatment.
Temi wasn't wrong, Sharon should be the least of my worries. Not when this white b*tch is trying to steal my husband's heart. 
"Let me help you with this" she took his suitcase from him. "I'll keep it on the couch"she added.
 "You don't have to"
"It's no bother" she insists and I almost scoffed. 
The bitch was flirting with my husband right in my presence. Ayo walked right in with Shirley

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. "There they are. Coulple of the moment" I walked up to them.
"You must be Shirley" 
"And you must be Mrs Erika. Ade speaks greatly of you"
"I'm touched" I placed my palm on my chest. 
"What does he say?"
"He told me of your endless advise you give to him, he also talked about how you and your husband groomed him to be the man he is. Thank you guys for this. Ade is an amazing man" she smiled and I hated to admit it, she was really pretty, spotlessly fair like Sunshine, she seemed nice too. 
Felix soon joined us and I had to sprew up conversations while we ate.  "Where are you really from?" I asked Shirley and she smiled.
 "I'm an American by birth. My mom is an American and Dad is a Yoruba man, Osun state to be precise. He's as black as a charcoal, most times I wonder why I didn't get his complexion" she added and I chuckled. 
"I might be American but my heart is here in Nigeria and I'm here to stay" She placed her hands over Ade's and she gave a big smile then she returned back to eating there salad i served.
 I noticed Sharon glance at them so I smiled. Operation make Sharon jealous was already in motion. 
"You two seem in love" I commented and she chuckled,  "Not exactly. I'm the only one madly in love with this guy. I'm only trying to mend the broken pieces of his heart and hoping he'll someday love me" she answered. 
"You make it look like Sharon stabbed him in the heart. It was just a break up" Tasha answered and i rolled my eyes like 'Madam, no one asked for your opinion'
"There wasn't really a break up. Someone moved on without informing the other"
"I mean she had a career to save and there was the you factor" she turned towards Ade almost repulsively and I rolled my eyes for real.
"Let me guess, you're the adviser" Shirley assumed and she smiled.
"You say that like it's a bad thing. I was simply being a good friend and a mentor" 
"Wow Sharon" she scoffed. "What an amazing mentor huh?" She added. I denoted sarcasm in her voice.
"Are you being sarcastic?" Tasha snapped,  "You tell me" she answered and I perceived a war coming soon. I would have changed the topic but I wanted to see where this would lead to, at least the kids were not there.
 They were with Tammie. 
 "Let's talk about the meal"  Sharon asked asked but Tasha was obviously bent on winning the argument.
"Sharon does not owe anyone any explanation for staying back there... She was at the peak of her career and there was you, a hottie turn chef and she choose her career and I'm sure she'll still choose her career any day rather than being a wife to a simple chef"
Ade cleared his throat, "The last time I checked, Mr. Felix is still a model and trust me, I'd rather be in the kitchen all day than get blind from camera flashes" he snapped and I knew I had to come in. Ade's words are usually poisonous. 
"Food is important to the body and I specialize in cooking it. Of what importance is modelling? Anyone with an answer" 
Tasha raised her hands, "A valid answer Ma" he snapped and Tasha sunk in thought. 
"Yeah... I thought so too" he added then he turned over at Felix. "How long have been modelling?"
"Ten years" 
"Have you ever won an award for modelling?" 
"No but"
"I've won five award for cooking, I don't just cook, I cook with impact. No hard feelings man. I don't mind her saying that she left me for her career, don't bring my career into this. I chose this path because of the passion I had for it"
"And I'm a model because I love it" Felix answered and David exhaled.
"Thank God. That settled,  Tasha, you shouldn't have been on the attacking side. It wasn't necessary"
"I'm I the only one that thinks they're making Sharon look like the bad person here. She isn't, she only did what was necessary" 
"Tasha it's okay" Sharon added and she sighed in exasperation and I raised my brow at her. What's wrong with this one? I asked within. 
Part of me was happy David chastised her. 
"Let's talk about your wedding plans Sharon. I'm so happy that Ade would follow in that line" I chipped in and I noticed Sharon's mood change. 
"I'll love to have my wedding in Las Vegas" Felix chipped in and I scoffed. "Rubbish! We're having a Nigerian wedding, an actual Nigerian wedding" "But"
 "Does anyone want to talk about the food? Anyone?"  Sharon asked, then she laughed nervously.
After dinner, our guests left and I assisted Tammie with the clean up.  I entered into the room and I sighted David in his towel. It's funny how you see someone basically every day and it still manages to turn you on every damn time.
"Hey" I said and he turned towards me then he looked away. "What are you going to complain of this Time?"
"You came late" I complained even when I didn't plan on doing it. "Cause I couldn't come home to this" he pointed at me and I felt hurt.
"You just called me this" 
"Erika I hurt my forehead and you didn't even care if my eyes were broken. I'm so angry at you yet I can't stay mad at you cause I know I'm at fault and I've tried to explain things to you but you've proven stubborn and it's really annoying. We went almost two days without speaking even when I tried to, you made me look stupid. What do you want me to do?" He asked in tears and I began to cry. 
It finally made sent what Temi said; I was pushing my husband away.
"I'm sorry, I didn't realize how awful I was" I moved close to him clasping my fingers together in plea. "I was just angry that you didn't tell me she was staying cause I don't like her. You could have told me"
"I didn't want to ruin your mood and ...our play time" he answered and I chuckled covering my mouth. I was still in tears. It made sense, knowing Tasha was staying would have only ruined my mood and there would have been no love making for the night.
"I'm sorry" he apologized pulling me closer and we kissed passionately. "How's your head" "I had it checked out at the clinic" he answered then I laughed when I remembered how it happened. 
"It was so funny" I added and he laughed too.
"What was that trick you played planning dinner among those guys. Were you trying to get them jealous?" He asked and I kept quiet.
"It was something the girls suggested"
"This has to Keche or Vera's idea" he guessed and I laughed and we kissed again. 
This time his towel fell off and behold his manhood were as  erect as the Eiffel tower. He pulled down the zippers of my gown and I pulled back. 
"I smell like oil and everything fried. I need to take my bathe. Just wait a minute" I begged and he looked down at his erection. "A minute?" "Okay, ten"
"Not when I'm this hot" he kissed me and I pulled back again, "The food will get cold before you get back"
"And I'll warm it again" i answered, "You know how I do it" I added biting my lips and he shook his head.
"You're not helping matters here" he answered and I laughed pulling down my zippers, then I pulled my gown and his eyes didn't leave my body the whole time. 
I rushed over to the bathroom tied my towel across my waist then I walked back in to do a little strip tease. He was in bed with the bed sheet over his body and I spread out the towel and he laughed. 
"Are you sure I'm not going to take that bathe with you?" He asked and Sera walked in almost immediately and i covered up the towel. I cleared my throat and I saw David almost laughed. 
"Princess, What are you doing our here? Do you need me?" I asked and she shook her head climbing on the bed. 
"I can't sleep, Daddy I can't sleep. Come and read me stories"
"You've spoilt this girl. I warned you!" I pointed at him and he opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out.
 "Sweet heart can you go out for a moment, i'll be with you shortly" he begged and she went out. David stood up naked then pulled a boxer close and a white top then he wore it.
"I'll be back shortly" he promised and I scoffed. "I told you to stop the habit of reading them bed time stories but no, you didn't stop." I complained and he kissed me on the lips. 
"I love you too" he walked out. 

David's POV

I didn't plan on staying for long but Sera didn't fall asleep easily. She took time to tell me she doesn't like when Mom and i fight then she explained how she got pushed by a boy in school on assembly queue. Before I got back into room, Erika was already asleep. 
I rolled my eyes eyes then I joined her in bed. 
I woke up thirsty by past three so I went into the kitchen to get water to drink and I saw Tasha, She had a bottle of wine and a glass in front of her. "You almost scared the crap out of me?" "Really?" She asked and I nodded opening the fridge then I brought out a cold water. 
I poured the water in a glass and I drank it. 
"Why are you awake and drinking so early in the morning?" 
"Well... I..." She stammered, I noticed she felt embarrassed. 
"Let me guess, boyfriend issues?" I asked and she shook her head. "Close" she answered and I chuckled. 
"Wanna talk about it?" I asked and she nodded. "I miss home, I just want to get back home" 
"Or get back to him"
"There's no him"
"And I'm supposed to believe that right?" He asked and I laughed.
 "I'm serious, there's no man in my life, I'm just having daddy issues, he's one man that's giving me issues" she answered, "Let me guess, he thinks you're long overdue for marriage" I teased and she laughed. 
"We've never been on good terms and he wants me back" 
"Why? Because he has an already-made man waiting for you?" I asked and she shook her head, "Who does that?"
"Nigerians on Nollywood movies" I answered and she laughed again pushing me slightly and playfully with her shoulder. 
"I'm 28 and I'm really not ready for marriage yet. I'm still dealing with my personal issues" "Like?" I asked and she withdrew. 
"Why are you awake?" She asked and I smiled,  "Cause I need a damn drink" she raised a glass of wine up and I raised my glass of water. "I needed a glass of water, I was thirsty" 
"Suit yourself" she answered and I chuckled. 
"Is your head really okay?" She dropped the glass now placing her palm on my cheek. "Yeah" my eyes fell on her cleavages then I looked away.
"I had it checked out.. it's fine."
"Is your wife still angry at you?" She now folded her hands and my eyes fell on her pushed up cleavages again. 
Was there any nice way to tell a lady to cover up? 
"We ...we made up" 
"Oh my God. I can imagine you guys had hot make up sex. No wonder you're thirsty" she added and I suddenly felt uncomfortable. I didn't want to have this discussion with her, no way!
"I'm sorry if I'm intruding" she apologized, "It's nothing" I answered modestly.
"We didn't" I answered afterwards and I wondered why I did. Maybe I didn't want things to get too quiet. There was that little thing telling me to drink my water and get the hell out of that kitchen but the other part didn't want to appear as a wimp or appear as though I'm intimidated by her.
"We would have but Sera interrupted us" 
"Bummer, couldn't you ignore her" 
"She's our kid"
"It's your need were talking about. You could have been really turned on" she placed her hands on my chest. "Probably so hard and I mean, if I have a man like you. A very hot man, I'll do all in my power to satisfy you, even if it means displeasing the kids" she bit her lower lip and I felt uncomfortable down there. Someone that isn't my wife was already turning me on.
"It'll be my pleasure to displease them, I'll satisfy till you're full, I'll leave you begging for more." She whispered closing her eyes then she opened it looking into my eyes.
 "I'm sorry about what happened earlier on at the table. I was standing up for Sharon, I'm not a bad person Sir, I'm not a villian. I'm just a helper." she chipped in leaving and I watched her. 

Sharon's POV

After the awkward dinner Mom planned for reasons unknown to me, I walked Felix out.
I saw Ade and Shirley by the car they were talking. "Good night baby" Felix said to me then he kissed me on the lips then he groped my ass. 
It wasn't even necessary! 
I immediately turned towards Ade to find him kissing Shirley and my heart broke in two. 
I went back in, and I sighed. I felt weird inside, I couldn't hold it in. It was annoying, I kept on picturing the kiss until I fell asleep. 
"How did you feel about the dinner?" Mom asked holding a cup of tea and I shrugged pouring flakes into a bowl. 
"That's Sera's" she complained. 
"You've been eating Sera's food" she complained and I laughed. 
"You're in Nigeria, adapt! Do you think I should plan another"
"No!"
"Why? Shirley seem like a nice person she picked up one of the flakes eating it. "Not everyone is as they present themselves"
"Funny, that's the same thing I say when I look at Tasha" she snapped and I rolled my eyes. 
"Tasha's a good person" 
"Good morning Aunt Erika" Tammie came out all dressed. "Time to resume work and I'm ready" 
"Why are you so excited?"
"Because I'm working with Uncle and not you" she answered and mom glared at her. 
"Uncle David is more fun to be with" she added. 
"How would you like to live in his office?" Mom threatened and she raised her hands. "You're the best Aunt in the world Ma'am" she added and I looked at my plate. 
My flakes were gone. Mom was holding one to her mouth.
"Not all that glitter in Tasha's smile is as pure as gold. I wish you can open your eyes to see what I see in her. A heart of pretense and evil, she's like one of those evil bitches on fairytale"
"There's nothing better than waking to hear that you're a bitch" I heard Tasha's voice, she looked horrible. 
"Don't I have a friendly host?" She asked sarcastically. 
"Looks like you had too much to drink?" 
"I had just enough. Good morning Ma'am, I wish I can open my heart for you to see that it's nothing but one of pure intents but you've obviously painted me black" "And I used a permanent marker" mom answered sipping from the cup.
"See then, what's the use?" She asked and I stood up. 
"I need to see Tuni, I don't need this this morning" I answered leaving.

I knocked on the door and Mrs Reiner opened up, "Good morning Ma" "Good morning darling" she smiled. "How are you?" She asked and I nodded. "I'm fine Ma" "How was your night?" She asked,  "It was fine"
"So the dinner went well then" she answered and I moved back in awe. "Oh my gosh that's so cool. So.you don't have to touch people again" "Your mom told me. I don't have that kind of power" she laughed and I chuckled. 
"Awwwwn, you still chuckle like the way you used to. I don't see why they said you changed. Fine your boobs are bigger now and your shape has been refined, you're the same. Your friend is in her room trying to rehearse her lines. If you ask me, I think they've chosen the wrong person for the role" she commented, "Don't tell her I said that" she Chipped in and I laughed.
"Your secret's safe with me" I answered then I went into her room. Her door was open and her back turned against it. 
She chanted a verse from the Bible then she stopped. I saw her peep into her script but she failed again and I laughed.
She turn towards me, "Hey" I said to her, "I was horrible right?"
 "Truthfully? You were. What happened?" I asked and she groaned.
"It's annoying! How do people cram memory verses. How do pastors do it? I'm still trying to cram this one. If it was a break up scene or a love scene or fight scene. I would have gotten the script right but this word of God is complicated and do you know how many more I have to digest?"
"After this movie, I think I might just end up being a pastor. This is a theatrical Bible School itself" she added and i laughed. 
"You're crazy" 
"I'm serious here. I don't even know the emotion to put into this.

Read " The Picnic " by the same author ( Essien Eno )

. I'm trying to understand if she's angry at God or she's confused. I get that she wants peace in her life, her relationship is falling apart and she has mental issues. I'm really skeptical about giving Bunmi the 100% she needs for this movie to be a blockbuster. I'm scared" she admitted and i hugged her 
"It's okay to get scared. I get scared too. I'm scared to start a life here. I'm worried it might not work out as I want it to, I'm scared I might still be in love with Ade" I confessed and we both sat down on the bed.
"Finally you're admitting it, that's a good thing. What made you realize it? She asked and I shrugged, "When she kissed Ade"
"At the dinner?" "After the dinner"
"You haven't even said anything about it. What happened?" She asked and i explained everything to her. 
"I know it sounds weird but I felt like she had no right to kiss him. It's unfair cause I kissed my own boyfriend. I just felt jealous and uneasy does that make me a horrible person?" I asked and she shook her head, "It only means you're human" she answered and we hugged again.