Scars - Episode 16

 

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Elda was convinced George was sorry for hurting her, but she wasn't certain they'd be like they were before this whole saga. She will return to Mama. She can't be with George, he wasn't being himself; he was too cautious of letting his guard off, he wasn't the man she married. She can't and won't stay with the ghost of her husband . She'd leave after dinner.

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Nicolette's life was gradually becoming normal except for Elda's refusal to talk to her. She was partly sad and partly happy; at least Elda was home. She couldn't still believe Elda's mum was alive. The world is just something else. She was on bed rest, the doctor had suggested it best for her and the baby
"Hey babe"
"Good afternoon husband. How was work"
James giggled. Something in her voice makes him giggle whenever she calls him "husband". He walked over to her and kissed her passionately.
"How about I take you out this evening?"
"That would be lovely but am on bed rest"
"Why don't we break the rules together"
"Not this rule" she said.
"And to think you'd reject my anniversary proposal" James said walking to the rest room.
She was taken aback. She had forgotten their anniversary again.
"Oh my! Am so sorry

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. I forgot our anniversary. I've got such a sick head"
"Your head ain't sick. When is your due date for delivery?" James said returning to the bed room
"Doctor said 6 months, 1 week and 3 days" she said happy he changed the topic.
"Good. So we've confirmed you not head sick. You only remember things that are medically inclined."
"I am sorry"
"So we are having this date or you still not obliging"
"We are. Happy anniversary Jay. I love you, so much."
"I know I love you more". He pulled her to himself and cuddled her.
"My big teddy" he whispered to her ear.

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George dropped his phone on the table. He just spoke to Mama. Mama wasn't worried a bit. Why would she? Either ways She had Elda. George was not happy. He was not ever going to give Elda a divorce. Never.

Picking his phone, he dialled her number severally but she wasn't picking her phone. He checked his wristwatch, it was 3:45pm. He picked up his briefcase and headed for home.

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George has been home for an hour and no sign of Elda. He had inquired of the gateman on her where about. The gate man had no clue.
"Madam just carry one bag like that wakah." This was the only thing his gate man knew.
George was worried sick. To think his wife left her phone at home. What would he do? Couldn't she just wait till the morning to return to her mother.
His phone beeped. He had a message.

It was 5:30pm. Elda walked in to her husbands house looking exhausted. She was worried the lights where off. She searched for the switch and turned the light on. She was surprised to see George lying on the floor. She shook him vigorously and he wasn't responding. George had asthma. She hoped it was an asthmatic attack, she knew he was a deep sleeper and worse still, he had on several occasions acted dead.
"I'd just bathe him with pepper spray" she said loud.
She searched for her pepper spray and while she opened it, he stood up. She chased him round the sitting room, until they both found themselves on the sofa. He kissed her passionately. They were both exhausted from the chase.

"Let's have dinner" George said.
"I didn't cook nothing"
"I cooked. Plantain and beans."
Elda laughed so hard.
"What is funny" I doubt you remember the road to the kitchen" She said.
" Let us put me to the test. May I be your date and chef?"
"Of course" replied Elda with a mischievous smile.

On the dinning table was food, George really cooked. She was shocked. He could cook. She remembered him cooking on some occasions before they married.

"This, is good." Elda said with food in her month.
"Thank you. I am glad you love it."
"Why did you act dead?" Elda asked
"Where you scared?" 
"I was scared. I don't want you dead. Please don't die."
"Then, will you marry me?" George said getting on his kneel and bringing out a beautiful ring.
Elda couldn't believe this. She was shocked. She knew at once she was not willing to leave George.
"Yes. Yes" she said.
Before George could get up. She heard clapping from around them. She turned and there was Nicolette and her husband, Mama and two young ladies who looked so much alike and she was certain they were the twin. Mama was a mother of girls.

"Congratulations darling. This is like watching you take your first steps." Mama said.
 "Thank you mama" Elda said.
"Congratulations dear. I am sorry I caused you so much pain. Forgive me" came Nicolette's voice.
Elda walked up to Nicolette and hugged her.
"I have missed you. I am grateful you said it. You saved my marriage. I've been living a deceit filled marriage. Thank you." Elda replied
George and James were talking and obviously James was congratulating George

"Where is my manners.

Read " Ada " by the same author ( Helen Nnamani )

. Nicolette, James meet.."
"Your mum and two sisters." Nicolette and James said in unison.
"How did you know?" She asked.
"We've all been here for like 40 minutes ago. We all bonded real quick." James.said
" Elda, meet Taye and Kehinde your sisters" Mama said.
Taye and Kehinde walked to Elda and hugged her so tight. This was the best moment of Elda's life, all the people that mattered to her in one room with her. This was more than a second chance. God loved her.
When the little"get-to-know-each other session" was over everyone sat to eat food prepared by Mama.

"Hold on. How did all of you get here?" Elda asked.
"James said he was taking me on a date to mark our anniversary and I found myself here with my best friend" said Nicolette.
"Actually, this was Mama's plan, James coming over with Nicolette, Me cooking, playing dead and the ring. To think 30 minutes conversation in Mama's house when I went to get you and a five minutes call on the phone today with Mama was all I needed to get you to love me. Mother's certainly knows best." George said triumphantly.

Elda was sooo happy and grateful. This was her chance to right her wrongs. Thank you God.

She learnt from her discussion that her siblings were married with kids. She was happy.
"When is the wedding thanksgiving?" Mama asked
Mama had ways been an ardent catholic.
"On Sunday" George said.
"Good, we'd be living you two love birds together." said Mama.
So the whole company left at once living George and his wife.

"I can't give you children." Elda said
"We'd adopt enough for two football team."
"You deserve children from your loins"
"I deserve you."
And this was a second honeymoon.

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Thank you all.
I am grateful.

I intend to write another; v"Being Ibike" drops soon

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