contract - Season 1 - Episode 52

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contract - Season 1 - Episode 52

“You’re dead!” Abena hissed.
“I didn’t know she was coming.” Tobi said,
defending himself.

“This isn’t part of the contract.” She pointed
out, grabbing a glass cup.
“Please. I’ll make it up to you.” He sighed.
“I don’t like lying to people Tobi.” She put
the pitcher and the cup on a tray.
“What are you two still doing in there?” They
heard Mama shout from the sitting room.
“Coming!” Tobi called back. “Can’t you see
how happy she is right now? Please, just
help me keep her happy. For today.”
Abena sighed in defeat, she picked up the
tray and stomped on his foot as she walked
back.

“So Abena, how far along are you?” Mama
asked, after taking a sip of her juice.
“Five and a half ma.” Abena replied, averting
her gaze.

“Do you know the gender yet?”
“We want to keep that a surprise.” Tobi said,
still smiling.

“Oh, I’m so happy. I haven’t seen Tobi like
this in like, never!” Mama gushed. “Why
didn’t you come and see me earlier?”
“Mama, don’t mind him. I’ve been telling him
that we ought to go and see you, but he’s
always busy at work.” Abena said, the lies
spilling out of her mouth effortlessly.
“I understand. So you guys now did it
without getting engaged or married?
Children of nowadays ehn!” Mama joked.

Abena choked on air while Tobi just
scrunched his nose.

“So.” Mama went on, not noticing their
discomfort. “When is the wedding?”
…

After successfully evading most of Mama’s
questions for more than an hour, she finally
decided to leave, much to Abena’s relief.
“Take care of her oh. If she complains to
me about anything, you know I know how to
deal with you.” Mama said to Tobi who just
smiled in response.

“Mama, I’ve heard. Ask her, I take good care
of her.” Tobi replied cheekily, giving his
mother a hug.

“My daughter, take care of yourself okay?”
Mama said pulling Abena into a hug. Abena
nodded in response and finally, Mama left.
“Thanks.” Tobi grinned at Abena.

“What are you going to tell her when I give
birth and suddenly disappear?” Abena blurted
out.

“I’m sure she’ll be more interested in a
grandchild than you.” Tobi said dismissively.
Ouch.
…
“His mother came?” Dera asked Abena.
They were sitting in the incomplete nursery,
while the interior decorator was making
some calls.

“So awkward.” Abena laughed.
“He likes you, have you noticed? He acts
different now, like he’s happy.” Dera said
quietly.

“I don’t think so. I’m a pain in his side.”
Abena replied.

Dera rolled her eyes. “This is one annoying
thing about love stories. The guy is always
too proud to admit it and the girl is always
in denial.”
…

“You’re leaving for a week?” Abena asked.

They were having pasta for dinner, and Tobi
announced that he had a business trip that
lasted for a week.

“Yes. I have some matters to attend to.
Would you like to come with me? Or stay at
home?”

Abena pondered on her choices for a while.
Following him would make her feelings grow
faster, and if she could stay away from him
for a week; maybe, just maybe she could
get over her silly crush.