Shadow Of Love

Episode 41

Claire: What do you mean by he’s not coming?

Me: He’s got urgent work to do. I’ll tell you what, I’m very hungry.

Claire: Whatever. Get a real guy who sticks to his words. My Eddy won’t fail to keep his promises.

Me: What about Leonard?
She smirked and left for the kitchen with the groceries I bought while I went into my room.
I was about settling into the dinning to eat my eba and okro soup (made by Claire) when the door bell rang.

Me: I see some people have seen the bell finally. First time it’s being used since I parked in.

Claire laughed and went to answer it. I heard their voices before they walked in. William joined me in the dinning while Leonard said his greetings and settled on a couch with Claire.

Will: Your boyfriend must be a loving one. Look how beautiful you look. I’m jealous.

Me: Silly. Please join me.

Will: No thanks. I don’t want you to cry.
I smiled and continued with my meal while he kept the conversation alive. Claire and Leonard stole into her room while we giggled at their naughtiness. I did the dishes and came back to join William who had migrated to the sitting room.

Me: You’re single huh?

Will: Yes. Single and ready to mingle.

Me: Wow. Why not hook up with one of my friends? Vanessa would be good for you.

He smiled and held my hand.

Will: What if I want someone else?

Me: Then you tell me her name, I’ll arrange her for you ASAP.

He leaned into me and kissed my neck which made me shudder. I pulled back but he kept coming.

I had to hold out my hands in front of me to make him pause.

He looked at my hands and pushed them down.

Will: I’m sorry Pamela. That’s how crazy I get sometimes.
I heaved a sigh

Me: You scared me William. I thought you…..

Will: Yes. I wanted to kiss you because I’m crazy about you.

My eyes widened in shock.

Will: I want you and I can’t face the fact that you’re with someone else. I love you Pamela and I’m glad I’ve said this so it’ll leave my chest. Take care.

I opened my mouth to speak but they just remained open while I watched him leave. When I finally got hold of myself, I ran into my room and began to dial his number. If not for anything, i just want him to know that I won’t run away from him because I’ve got a boyfriend but no, he refused to pick my call so I dropped him a message.

“I’m going to give you three days to come back to my apartment, sit on that sane couch and let me give you a response. just three days and your time starts now.”

I guessed he would be laughing after reading my message or maybe try to call me so I promised I won’t pick his call until he does what I ask him to do.

I dropped my phone and left for the kitchen, hearing m0ans and grunts coming from Claire’s room.