Shadow Of Love

Episode 8

Flord was asking of my location, saying he wanted to see me. I’ve known Flord ever since Franca and Charles started dating. He always visited even in Franca’s absence. I’d caught him on several occasion ogling me but I never gave it any strong meaning. Boys love to stare and he is one of ” demboyz ”

I told him I went to my boyfriend’s house and he should drop any message with Franca. I got busy with my phone and didn’t know when I slept off, only to wake up to the strong smell of toast. I looked beside me and Tobe wasn’t there so I smiled. I’m dating a chef so what do I expect? I got to the bathroom and brushed before going to meet him.

Me: Good morning Chef

Tobe: Wife of a chef.

We laughed and he came and hugged me.

Tobe: How was your night?

Me: I slept like a baby.

Tobe: It’s obvious. Give me ten minutes and I’ll serve breakfast.

Me: Okay. I’ll be in the dinning then.
I made to walk out but remembered last night.

Me: Ehe. Before I forget, Fantasy called.
He turned immediately and looked at me.
Tobe: Fantasy?

Me: Yes. Fantasy.

Tobe: Uhm. Where’s my phone?

Me: It’s in the drawer.

He stormed out of the kitchen and I couldn’t help but wonder who this fantasy is.

Breakfast was cool but the tension between us was annoying. I didn’t want to know who the caller is but why will she spoil my weekend?

Me: Look, if we’re going to keep quiet now, I’ll just pick my bag and leave. I’m not comfortable with this annoying silence
He looked up and smiled at me.

Tobe: Fantasy is my fiancée.

I choked on my toast. It went down the wrong pipe and I had to take refuge in the water on the table.

Tobe: She lives abroad, that’s why she called late. That’s the time we normally spoke to each other.

Tears filled my throat. What is wrong with me? What is wrong with my life? Am I cursed?
With blurred vision, I stood up and found my way to the room. I refused to cry out, I refused to open the spring which was begging to be released.

He came into the room and held me, he helped me sit down on the bed.

Tobe: But I love you. I love you so much that it hurts. I love you so much that I’m willing to do anything to be with you.

Me: Why? Why didn’t you tell me? Why didn’t you tell me before now? At least, I wouldn’t have fallen for you this much. Why will you even do that to me?

He held me again, this time, I released myself from his grip and started packing my things.

Tobe: Baby, what are you doing?

Me: I’m going home.

Tobe: You can’t do that. Pamela I love you. I love you very much.

Me: I’m sorry Tobe. You can’t have a fiancée and still keep me by the side. I need a relationship where I know my stand, where I’m sure of the future.

Tobe: You’re with me, I’m also with you. Fantasy is still in my life because I need her to smoothen things out for me. If I’m not with her, dad will stop all the privileges I get. It’s a family thing and trust me, I’ve got plans for that.

Me: Tobe, I’m not falling for that okay. Just let me go.

I was through with my bag now. I went into the bathroom and began to undress. I got into the shower and cuddled in it, letting the water run through my body to calm my nerves and get me back to thinking straight.

The water did help a lot. I spent close to thirty minutes in it before soaping up. Once I leave this house, I’ll stop all communications with Tobe. He can go to his fiancée for all I care.