Must Read: Taking Chances

7 years ago

Must Read: Taking Chances

Daisy hadn’t been amused, the little info from the drunk secretary had spoilt everything. She had simply wanted to head back home.
Nobody would have guessed that little Miss Joyce was suffering from her own fair of heartbreak, a reason why she had indulged herself in more than required wine, even if Daisy had known, it wouldn’t have changed much.
All her suspicion had been confirmed, all the beating around the bush just to skim out this info from Jide had finally been let out open and from a very credible source at that, regardless of her drunken state, a state which meant she wasn’t exaggerating, why? Wasn’t it said that alcohol had a way of drawing truth out of people, and even though she wasn’t one to give in to gossip and silly office rumours, but this was too relevant to be discarded.
When Jide had returned later on, he had immediately noticed the mood swing in Daisy, all she had said was for him to take her home. And after a little research of his own, he had discovered that Joyce had been the last person she’d spoken with. He had instantly felt like hitting the loud-mouthed lady, but since it wasn’t a gentleman behaviour, he had pushed all grievances to Monday when work resumed.
And so he’d taken her home, oblivious of what she had heard or what he should be apologizing for. Daisy hadn’t even wanted him to talk to her, telling him to save his breath and just take her home.
Then, immediately the car had stopped, she had ran out. He had managed to switch off the car before hurrying after her, catching up with her in the hallway as she was about opening her door.
‘Daisy, could you stop and let us talk about whatever is the issue that has gotten you this upset’ he pleaded.
Daisy stood then and stared at him with a tear stained face, ‘we have nothing to talk about. All that you have been so scared to admit, Well i found out about it today!’ she retorted with vehemence.
‘could you be clear here? Please’ Jide said walking towards her.
‘you’ve been sleeping with Grace all this while and you’ve been lying about it! Telling me she was only an Ex! But now i know better, you have been tripping big time! Hitting on her! Right now i hate you and don’t want to ever see you! Ever!’ she said and entered into her room, banging the door in the process.
Jide ran to the door trying to stop her. What he heard was the clicking sound of her door locking.

‘Daisy! Daisy! Lets work this out’ he called out as he pounced desperately at her door.
But he got no response, no sound.
Slowly, he slumped to the floor, his hands on his head as he bem0aned his marriage that never seemed to be rid off turbulence once and for all.
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