Read Story: SEASON 2 EPISODE 13
I left work very early on
Tuesday, two weeks after
my adventure at the beach.
The work must be taking its
toll on me because I was
feeling physically weak.
My
physical weakness was not
going to stop me from
going to church but I
wanted some time to rest
so I left earlier than usual.
Informing Richard did not
cross my mind because all I
wanted was going home,
having a shower and
sleeping.
I entered my car and
zoomed out of the hospital
premises on top speed. I
was just about a half way
through the journey when I
noticed the flat tire at the
driver’s side of the car. I
must have skipped it in my
rush because it was at zero
level. This struck me as odd
and strange because I just
had the tires changed a
week ago.
This is frustrating, I thought
as I parked beside the road
to see what I can do. What
does a girl know about a
mechanic’s job? I dialed my
mechanic but his number
was switched off. I did not
sight any roadside
mechanic so I did what
anyone in my situation
would do – do the job
myself.
I got out my spare tire from
the boot, my jack and wheel
spanner. Just as I was
going about my business, a
car parked in front of mine
but I was beyond caring. I
placed the jack under the
car and started pumping it
in order to lift the car.
“Who do we have here?” I
heard behind me and the
voice registered
immediately I heard it.
I turned slowly and saw the
very person who owned
the voice. “what are you
doing here, Kelvin?” I asked
surprised that he was
actually there and even
more surprised that I could
recollect his voice.
“I was just driving by and
saw you. I don’t need to
look twice to recognize you,
even in the dark.”
He
responded with a smile
which I found increasingly
annoying by the minute.
“That’s great. You can go
now, after all, you can see
that I am busy”. I said and
continued my work.
“No” he responded sharply.
“I can’t possibly leave you
here to do this. I am sure
you don’t have the slightest
idea about what you are
doing. Don’t let me pass the
chance to save a damsel in
distress, especially when
the damsel is you. What
happened between us
should be in the past now.
We are Christians”. He said
and with feeling? I can’t
believe it.
I looked at him feeling
slightly irritated. He gently
shoved me aside and took
over the job without
permission. I folded my
hands across my chest as I
watched him fix the tire
almost effortlessly.
Something told me that this
is no chance meeting and I
kept that thought at the
back of my mind.
He was through about 15
minutes later and I thanked
him for his help but he
blocked me unexpectedly as
I made to enter my car,
causing me to bump into
him. I righted myself and
faced him with a
questioning glare and he
backed down.
“I just… I just thought we
could have a drink nearby,
you know, to catch up on
lost time” he said.
“Oh… I don’t think it would
be a good idea. You know,
having people see us
together might create a
wrong impression and I
would like to avoid that.
I
am happily married and I
don’t want rumours getting
in the way of my happily
ever after. Seeing that you
are not wearing a wedding
ring, it suggests that you
are not married, so it is best
to stay away from your Ex
in order to encourage
ladies to look in your
direction. Besides, we are
Christians, right? Thanks
again and have a nice day” I
said in one breath and
before he could think of
stopping me, I was already
in my car with the doors
firmly locked. I pulled out
and headed home.
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Oyinade moved confidently
towards Richard’s office to
give a report about some
patients. Her dressing
would be described as
anything but descent.
Her
skirt was tight enough to
display the enormous load
she was carrying and her
shirt was not able to
withhold the overflow of
flesh and her cleavage was
in public display. She had
decided that the foreplay
was long overdue; she
needed to get what she
wanted.
Richard raised his eyes
when she entered and his
eyes seemed to linger a bit
more than they usually did,
she noted with satisfaction.
She did not wait for
permission before she sat
down, crossing her legs in
front of her. Richard
noticed all these gestures
but did not say a word.
She
set about her job, using her
most fascinating voice and
trying to be as accountable
as possible. When she was
done, all she heard was,
“Alright, you can leave now”
from her boss.
She stood up slowly and
was at the door when she
heard Richard calling her.
She smiled victoriously but
faced Richard looking
indifferent. For the first
time, Richard faced her fully.
It was as if he was seeing
her for the very first time.
“Why are you dressed so
indecently?” he asked
suddenly. Oyin was
speechless. That was not
the question she was
expecting.
“You have to always
remember that this is a
hospital and not a hotel. If
you wish to remain in this
hospital, holding the
position you presently are,
you would have to dress
moderately. Do you
understand me?” he said
with seriousness written all
over him.
Oyinade’s throat became
thick. She could not stand
the humiliation. She
muttered her apologies and
vanished to her office
where she cried tears of
disgrace and annoyance.
She picked up her phone
and dialed Ronke’s number.
“Carry out plan B now” she
ordered immediately Ronke
picked.
“What is the matter again
girl, that is not our plan”
she heard over the receiver.
“I don’t give a d--n. Do it
now” she yelled and the line
went dead. She started
pacing the office in anger
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