Must Read: The Devil Who Loved Me

Episode 7 years ago

Must Read: The Devil Who Loved Me

The cold night added to the chills i felt in my
body as we approached Ago. I wanted to thank
Jafar yet again for the timely rescue but his face
didnt look inviting, he had a frown on his face
like he was concentrating on an invisible
problem…


Jafar : You guys would not be safe in ur house
until after the elections…


His left hand was on the steering wheel, his
right hand caressed the gear stick.
Me : whats your suggestion?
Jafar : Lime-light hotel…Abayomi, you and Toun
would be have to stay there..Sparrow and Aji
will have the adjourning room..
Toun : Have you told Abayomi?
Jafar : He is already in the hotel, with your
things. Tana, Timi is waiting for you there with
your things also.
Me : You had everything planned…
Toun : Jafar, Abayomi and i are no more
together…
He turned to look at her for a split second…
Jafar : It doesnt matter, you are still valuable to
Eli…
Toun : Thank you for everything Jafar, i dnt knw
how i can ever pay you back…
i dont know why but it sounded S#xual..
Me : Jafar i am very grateful too…
Jafar : its nothing…
Getting to the secluded hotel, We were led to
the rooms. The happiness in Abayomi’s eyes on
seeing his ex was beautiful..He approached her
to hug her but she gently pushed him back.
Timi lifted me off my feet, i was equally glad to
see him but i felt Jafar’s eyes on me. I wondered
if he felt bad…i wanted him to feel bad..i loved
Timi but i wanted Jafar to love me…i admitted
that much to myself..
Timi : Jafar, thanks
Jafar : Just take care of her…
Toun was at the corner talking to Naetochukwu,
apologising for the rain-check…Abayomi could
hear it all…
Jafar : I gotta bounce now, you guys remain on
the lowkey…



As he stepped out of the premises to his car, i
followed…
Jafar : You should be with your peeps inside
Me : Jafar i am scared…
Jafar : You are protected…dont be scared..
Me : Not for me….for you…
He smiled lazily with that well groomed goatee
of his…
Jafar : I am guarded…dont be scared…
Me : Jafar ?
Jafar : Tana….
Me : can i hug you?
I met his outstretched hand and fell into his
embrace. It should be brief but i held on a little
longer, i felt him…smelled him…my head on his
chest…his right arm was around my shoulder…
Me : You are cool…
He laughed gently, freeing me from his arms. i
tiptoed and quickly pecked him on the cheek..
Jafar : Goodnight Tana…
Me : Stay safe….for me…
I watched his car drive out, i didnt like the
feeling….i was scared…
Getting back to the room, i saw Abayomi, Timi
and Toun standing with unease…
Me : whats happening?
Abayomi : I told Toun to come with me to my
room,but she refused…
Toun : Tana, i dont want to sleep in the same
room with him, Timi can stay with him, either i
stay with you or i stay alone!..
Timi : Toun relax na, its just for a little while…
Toun : Na konji dey worry you Timi? i will excuse
you guys if u want to straff….
Me : Toun small small…
Timi : ma binu…
Abayomi sat down, looking lost….
Toun : Tana, help me lets pack my things
together from this room to your…



We lay in bed silently, or i thought it was silent
until i heard Toun mutter Abayomi’s name,
amidst being choked with tears..