The Bet - Episode 9

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"My mom's dating"Jessica told Gina at her house who had come visiting 
"what? " Gina said
"yes,  there's a man always coming around to the house.. Now my mom's planning a dinner and she wants me to be there, I could easily ditch, but she insists... said we have to talk about something, I do not feel like going though "she said arms crossed
"Well...is he cute?" Gina asked dreamily, Jessica looked at her "what? just really happy for your mom you know, you and I know that woman deserves to be happy after so many years"
"well yes, but why now, why the sudden need for a man, shes been fine all these years"
"you sure she wasn't lonely?, just give her a chance to be happy, she deserves it at least after putting up with you" she said
Jessica hit her "you did not just say that.."
As Gina laughed, Mariam walked in "Hey girls, what's going on?" she asked
"we just uh..talking. . how was class?" Jessica asked
"Tiring, can't wait to graduate, any lunch?"
"yeah Gina made something"
"oh, thanks Gina" she went in and the duo looked at each other 
"surprised she wants to eat my food" Gina said
"Get over yourself, Mariam doesn't hate you, I think she's just jealous she has to share"
Gina gaped "i think you do need to get over yourself "
It was Jessica's turn to laugh.
After Gina left,  Mariam settled on her bed sipping tea
"so I went with Chris today to the hospital to see his friends, Max and Raymond,  Max wasn't around  so we stayed with Raymond who took us around, I thoroughly enjoyed myself although the hospital is not a nice place to be in,  just makes you grateful for goodhealth"
"why was Raymond in the hospital.. Is he sick or a doctor.

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Marian stared at her weirdly
"He's a doctor? " she asked surprised
"you didn't know??, he's a gynaecologist" Mariam asked 
Jessica pursed her lips "omg"
"yeah OMG.. A hot catch.. all the nurses were all over him.. What? ain't you glad"
"I have no business with him whatsoever" Jessica said
Mariam stared at her
"just keep lying to yourself, I know your thrilled.. I think you guys are gonna make a very cute couple, he ll be good for you Jessica, he seemed really disappointed you weren't with us"
"how so? "
"Because he asked where you were and if you had classes.. I told him you were just home"
Jessica rolled her eyes
"Typical of you to sell me out "
"I think he likes you a lot"
"no, I think he's a player" Jessica said and walked away
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"Yippee so you're Raymond's date for the dinner" Mariam said excitedly as they got ready that night
"Duh I'm only going because he begged"
"He should have easily gotten another option but I know you can't stand it"
Jessica got exasperated "I could still change my mind"
"just shut the hell up and get ready" Mariam said tired of her antics. 
Jessica wore a white flowing gown with a slit beyond the left knee,  Marian wore red this time.. 
"so don't wait up uh im gonna be spending the night at Chris's" Mariam told her
"hmm bad gurl"
"what about you, you staying at Raymond's"
Jessica rolled her eyes "come on girl you need to get laid so the pole comes off" Mariam said 
"are you serious, Raymond is my friend" for the uptenth time 
"gosh you telling me you haven't thought about it?! " Mariam insisted, the blush on Jessica's cheeks told it all, having gotten her reply, Mariam got in the car the guys had sent and it drove off to the venue.
As the car moved, memories of the dreaded night flashed, she shut her eyes
"I can still change my mind rii?" she asked Mariam 
"no, get out, we are here" Mariam said .

Raymond was moving around making sure everything was set
"so you've done well for one who is used to only hosting wild parties" Max complemented sipping his wine in the serene environment 
"but what is the dinner for.. Is a lure to get Jessica to bed" another of his friend asked, having heard of the famous Jessica
At this, Shane's eyes popped, he was white and had just arrived from the states 
"He has a girlfriend? "
"To be" Chris affirmed 
"and she's very beautiful.. Sure she's coming?" Max asked
"I really been missing a lot, who's she, my sister?"
"shut up Shane, you wiil meet her today.." Raymond shut them up.. His eyes focused at the door, they were running late 
"trust me Shane, our niggas in love" they continued 
"That didn't occur to me Chris but now you mentioned it.." he was saying and as they laughed, he looked up and saw her. 
"Talk of the devil" he said, all his friends turned. 
Jessica had seen all of his friends looking at her but all she saw was him, he looked really gorgeous on a white suit with black shirt sleeves,  she reminded herself he was a player as he gave the drink to the friend she hadn't met, Mariam hit he r"see you later girl" and sashayed away
Raymond drifted close till he got to her "hey" he said
"hi" an awkward pause
"you look beautiful" he said,  she blushed inspite of herself as he took her hand in his and led her to introduce her to the friends she hadn't met, he took her away when they got too familiar though. 
They sat together on the dinner table as the waiters began the serving
"how fancy" she commented looking around
"I'm so glad you came" he said 
"almost like you believed I wouldnt"
"well knowing your history besides you were so averse to going out with me on a private dinner"
She looked and held his gaze "I'm here now.. lets not ruin it" she said
"of course.. Wine?" he took it up and poured in her wineglass 
"so do you guys do this often" she asked 
"yeah kinda a way to catch up on our boring lives"
She saw some others had  brought their kids, she looked down
"wonder why you wanted me here.. we not even an item"
He paused "yeah not yet.. But I wanted them to meet the woman of my dreams"
She stared at him and decided he was joking, soft music played in the background reminding her of when they first met
"I never knew you were a doctor" she said 
"we don't know anything about each other" he affirmed "and sadly we can't know all of that in one night" he said, she chose not to reply as they soon cleared the dance floor for dancing, he stood up and stretched his hand
"On one condition" she said after eyeing it
"what "
"if you promise not to repeat what happened the other time"
"what happened the other time?" he asked then smiled "i promise".

 They danced slowly to the music holding gazes, she cleared her throat
"R and B seems to be your favorite "
"let's go out Friday night.. You ll know everything about me then" he said
"I'm not so curious, was just asking" she said 

The dance came to an end and it was time to socialize, Shane shashayed towards her with  two drinks in hand
"share a drink with me..?" he said 
"um. I think I ll pass" she was already tipsy from the many wine, he still lingered though and finished both glasses
"how long have you known Raymond?" she decided to ask
"Raymond?..

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. We met on Vacation,  he came to my country, nice guy he is"
"hm"
"it was nice those days though,  I miss it"
She stared at him, he didn't seem hesitant to talk about himself so she  let him talk
"so you and Raymond dating?" he asked
"what.. No we just..we just um.. Friends"
"oh. Nice..so you go out with me tomorrow?"
"what no.. Thanks"
"I really like you,  been staring at you all night"
He sounded creepy now and she wanted to leave,  she made to go and he held her hand 
"I'm serious, I think your a very special woman"
"let go of me"as he pulled her to him she matched his shoe.. 
"aww b-ch" he cursed, Raymond walked to them dragged Shane and pushed him out 
"leave now"
"she was seducing me man"
"you drunk, go sleep it off"
"Because of a girl? Raymond we share b-ches"
Jessica didn't want to hear more but Raymond took her in his arms 
"I'm so sorry, you okay? "
she nodded "l..I'm fine, just need to go home"
"he nodded,  I ll get you home, Mariam's left with Chris"
She gulped remembering"can I use the bathroom "
"sure.. It's to the left" he said
She walked away as he roved his face realising he just fought his friend for a girl. 
Jessica finished with the toilet and washed her hands at the sink, she wondered why it always happened, was it her, was is what she wore,  was she pulling them in? She put off the tap and opened the door...,  Raymond stood there. He stared, she stared
"I just wanted to make sure you were fine, Shane was drunk, still it's no excuse" he said she was wowed as she stepped out and closed the door behind her
"Thanks, I'm through" she said wriggling her hands, when she looked  up she saw something in his eyes seconds before he took her lips in his,  her head spinned as it got them both souring,... She wanted to belong to him,  wanted to love him.. but the memories... 
She pulled away as they realised they were in a public place and people were staring 
"Been wanting to that all night, besides seeing Shane with you, I got high" he said apologetically 
She shook her head "I'm really scared" she said looking down and he understood what she was scared about as he took her in his arms
"me too".
The drive back home was silent till her cellphone rang, she picked it and put it in her ear seeing it was Mariam 
"helo Mariam, you home yet?, sori are you with Chris" she asked glancing at Raymond 
"yes.. That's why I called, I'm at the house with Chris, so um was thinking you could stay with Raymond for the night"
"are you serious,  what happened to Chris's?"
"He's lodging friends "
Couldn't they have gone to a hotel or something, were they serious
"Thanks dear I'm sure Raymond wouldn't mind.. It's just for tonight, see ya" Mariam cut. 

Jessica dropped the call and looked at Raymond. 

 

*aarrh long episode, 
 What do you think would happen next..?

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  • daragoldy16@gmail.com picture
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    please no dirty game here, she should go to her mom
  • carmen picture
    carmen
    Wicked tins in wicked ways will happen o.....lol
  • Oluwadare Mojisola picture
    Oluwadare Mojisola
    Ghen ghen ghen ghen
  • Mavis Siaw picture
    Mavis Siaw
    Haha@carmen big guy don come here oooo
  • vivian Duru picture
    vivian Duru
    Her friend shouldn't be throwing her to the wolves knowing her history. If anything should happen it should be on her terms when of course she z gained his trust
  • Olaleye Adedamola picture
    Olaleye Adedamola
    Jessica, you need to use ur brain go sleep ur mom place.... I don't know why her friend throw her in to wolves mouth.....
  • Abigail Amande picture
    Abigail Amande
    She shouldn't go o...I wonder why Marian is doing that knowing fully well that she was once messed up before . nice one.
  • Jennifer Aboagyewaa picture
    Jennifer Aboagyewaa
    Jessica should be wise and go to Gina's or home to mum. Raymond might seem ok now till he gets what he want then the novelty of chasing her will wear off. Lovely story. Well done.
  • Benedicta Osei Arhin picture
    Benedicta Osei Arhin
    Why is Mariam selling out her friend? Na by force to fall in love? She could have gotten a hotel room with his fiance, abeg warris dis?
  • Victoria Ejeh picture
    Victoria Ejeh
    Lol I'm waiting....
  • Certified Oluwa picture
    Certified Oluwa
    Ghen Ghen something will happen ooo
  • Certified Oluwa picture
    Certified Oluwa
    Ghen Ghen something will happen ooo
  • Esther picture
    Esther
    I just pray she thinks wisely and not fall into the trap of the devil after her first encounter.
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