My Soul

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 12

Uche dressed casually and headed to his mother’s house that afternoon. He still wondered who she wanted to introduce to him.. His mother is so unpredictable and dramatic but nevertheless, he still went.

He arrived, knocked on the door and his mother opened up smiling at him.

He went in and sat on the sofa. “Good afternoon mom..”

“Good afternoon my lovely and handsome son”Perpetual smiled

Uche looked at her In surprise

“See Mom, I don’t understand the reason for ur cozy attitude.. The last time I was here, u literally brought down heaven..Anyways, who is it u wanted to introduce me to?”

“Oh calm down…”She said and brought out her phone to make a call.

“Hello?…Yes, where are u?…. OK, hurry up he’s here already” She ended the call.

“Mom who was that?”Uche was inquisitive

“Calm down…. Come over to the dinning.. I made ur favorite” Perpetual said leading the way..

Uche was astonished when he got to the table and met his favorite indeed..Ofe ede (cocoyam soup) and well pounded Fufu.

The last time his mother had prepared something like this for him was during his matriculation in the University years ago.

He sniffed and inhaled the aroma smiling.

“I don’t know what you’re up to Mom.. But I like this..”

He quickly washed his hands and pounced on the food.

Few minutes later, the door bell rang and his mother went to open the door.

She came in with a well adorned chocolate skin lady dressed in a sexy mini gown that revealed all her assets.. She smiled and stretched her hand towards him.. He used his left free hand to shake her very soft palms.

Perpetual ushered her to the seat opposite Uche who suddenly lost his appetite and couldn’t eat anymore as the young lady smiled at him endlessly.

“Uche, this is Best.. My friend’s daughter… And Best, this is Uche my son I told u about”

Best kept smiling and Uche was forced to smile back.

“Nice meeting u Best”Uche said

“It’s my pleasure.. And I must confess, you’re so handsome”

“And you’re beautiful as well”

Best blushed at his compliment.

Perpetual cleared her throat… “OK, I guess I’d leave you two here while I go in and do one or two things” She stood up and went in leaving Uche and Best.

Ushe washed his hands and moved his plates aside. Best was watching him which made him very uncomfortable.

“Are u always shy? Or.. You’re just shy coz of my presence”Best asked

Uche looked up at her face for the very first time.. She’s a beauty to behold!

“Am not a shy person.. It’s just that it’s my first time of meeting you.. So am adjusting.. You know..”

Best touched his face

“I like u already and I can’t wait to be your wife”

“Wife?”Uche was surprised

“Yes.. When my mom and your mom told me about this, I was skeptical.. Then she showed me your picture and I was like wow! But the moment I stepped in here and saw u, I must confess that picture didn’t do justice to u because you’re way more handsome in person!”

“Oh.. Thank u…so ain’t you going to eat something?”

“Not until you continue with yours”

“But am full already”Uche protested

“Still eat.. I don’t like eating alone while someone watches me”

“OK fine..”

Uche dished Fufu and soup from the big bowl on the table and passed it to her while he settled for his own and they ate in silence.

When they were done, they cleared the table together and went to the Living room where they told each other about themselves as they watched TV.. later, Uche went to the fridge and found cookies which he brought and they both ate still laughing and gisting.

Later on, Best glanced at her wrist watch and announced that she wants to leave..

Perpetual came out and together they saw her off to her car.. she bid Uche farewell and drove off.

Going back to the house, Perpetual turned to Uche.

“So, what do u think about her?”

“She’s a good girl…”

“And??”

“And what?”Uche asked

“Doesnt she make a good wife?”

“Mom pleaseeeee… She’s nice and beautiful, but it’s still Fauzia or no one else.. ”

Perpetual bite her hand in anger “I always knew you are a fool.. A big one at that.. Oh Uche, why have u decided to kill me? See a beautiful well mannered Yoruba girl I brought for you.. Yet u still chose that Hausa dog..”

“Mom don’t call Fauzi names plz”

“Oh shut up you stupid boy!!! Just know this, u will never marry that girl…it’s either u marry Best or I kill myself!!”

“Mom!!”Uche exclaimed in shock

“Yes, I’ll kill myself for u since that’s what u want.. Useless child”Perpetual hissed and walked in…

Uche was in his car driving home in deep thoughts when his phone rang..he smiled, parked over and picked the call..

“My heartbeat..”

“My soul…youve not called me today and I’ve been worried”Fauzi said on the other end.

“Am sorry my love.. I’ve been at mom’s place since morning and you know how she is..”

“Oh.. So how’s she?”

“Still the same”He sighed

“Where are u right now? Can we meet? I’ve missed u”

“On my way home but where are u so I can come over?”

“Just drive to my lodge in school.. Hadi is dressing up to go out so we’d be home alone”

“OK love,, I’ll be there before u say Jack!”

Fauzi laughed n ended the call..

In about an hour, Uche arrived Fauzi’s lodge and she welcomed him inside..

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INSIDE A CAR

Mayor: Alhaji, I just saw the guy.. Yes sir.. He entered Fauzi’s lodge just now.. OK sir..

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AT A BAR

Jide was drinking in a Bar with his Friend Chibuike… It was obvious that Jide was already drunk.

“Man! Do u want to kill yourself? This is the seventh bottle you’re drinking now.. I won’t let you take another one”Chibuike said

“Chibyke you no go understand this life.. I love this girl but my brother Pascal is the obstacle.. Guy, I never see my son for 5years..How can I make it up to her? I know I’ve hurt her but am sorry!!”Jide said and busted into tears.

Chibuike has never seen Jide like this before and knew he must be very hurt..

“Take it easy… U think drinking yourself to death would solve anything? you have to put yourself and think of a way out!”

Jide ignored his advice and shouted “Waiter! Bring one more bottle!!”

The waiter quickly brought in another bottle and Chibuike seized it.

“You this foolish waiter.. He said bring another bottle and you stupidly brought it.. U no see the face of the person wey dey order? Do u want to kill him??”Chibuike asked the waiter in annoyance.

“Oga na my job I dey do.. No be my business if him wan die”He hissed collecting the drink from Chibuike

“Idiot!!”Chibuike cursed him..

“Why would u do that??”Jide queried his friend..

Jide’s phone rang at that instant and he picked it up trying hard to control his shaking hands..

“Hello? Who is this??”He barked

Hearing the name of the caller, he sat upright..

“OK.. I’ll be on my way now.. thank u”he dropped the call and faced Chibuike

“That was Janne.. she wants me to meet her at her place now”

“Why?”

“I have no idea but I’d be going now”Jide said and tried to stand up but he fell back to the chair obviously very drunk.

Chibuike held him and helped him up.

“I’ll drive u to her place if you’re still sane enough to know the direction to her house”

Chibuike helped him to his car and drove him off to Janne’s place…