Lekki Sisi - S01 E63

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Lekki Sisi - S01 E63

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 63

I thought I’d wait to say this until I see you but I can’t just hold this anymore. I love you Tinuke. When I think about you and the times we spent together, my heart wells up with joy.

I stared at the message. Patrick loves me? How was I supposed to respond to that? I love you too? Patrick was my best friend, but couldn’t we just stay that way? Love was complicated. Men are quick to say words they don’t mean. You give them your heart and their real nature shows up.

‘I think the girls are around.’ Mimi said as she drove into the compound. Tola’s car was parked in the compound. Funmi’s car stood beside hers. I exhaled. I didn’t feel like talking to anyone. Why did they have to come today of all days?

When we entered, the living room was empty but I heard voices coming out of my room. Mimi opened the door to my room and right there on my bed sat Tola, Funmi and Mercy giggling like little kids. There was a wedding gown spread out on one side of the bed.

We hugged. I tried to push aside my depressing thoughts and join in the flow.

Mimi clapped and held up the gown. ‘Our beautiful wedding gown has arrived. This is so beautiful.’

Tola laughed. ‘Thank you ma. I can’t believe I’m getting married!’

‘Yes o! Finally!’ Funmi exclaimed.

‘Mimi, can I wear it for you to see. Wale insist I show the gown to you.’

Mimi smiled. ‘I love it already. But you can wear it.’

Tola looked radiant in that gown and a pang of jealousy hit my chest. She deserves it, I concluded. While she stayed chaste, I was busy spreading my legs for a man who made me his sex slave. I don’t deserve a good man. I imagined Patrick proposing to Mercy. They’ll do well together, I thought.

‘Tinuke, you are not saying anything.’ Mercy said.

‘Oh.’ I brought my thoughts back. Tola was standing in front of the mirror. I stood behind her.

‘You are beautiful. Wale is so fortunate to have a beautiful damsel like you.’ I whispered into my friend’s ears.

‘Thank you.’ Tola smiled.

When I retired to bed that night. I read Patrick’s message again and replied.

Patrick, please can we stay away from each other for a while. Thanks

He called immediately but I allowed it ring, unable to bring myself to speak with him. He called the next day. I ignored his calls.

A week later, I woke up with a strong desire to talk to Patrick. I was missing him badly.

I had a conversation with myself as I paced the room that morning.

‘Tinuke, what is wrong with you. Where is this feeling for Patrick coming from? Haven’t you learnt your lesson? Affliction shall not rise a third time! Receive sense please.’

But the feelings wouldn’t go away. As I washed the dishes later that evening, Mimi dropped a dirty tray on the sink.

‘How are you feeling today?’

‘I’m not fine! I’m still trying to get over reconnecting with dad and now I’m having feelings for Patrick. Mimi, can you see that something is wrong with me?’

Mimi laughed. ‘Patrick.’

I stared at her. ‘Mimi. I’m saying something serious here and you are laughing. It’s not fair.’

She placed her hand on my shoulders.

‘While I was praying for you this morning, the Lord gave me a word for you.’

I stopped washing and fixed my gaze on Mimi. I wanted so badly to have someone be God’s mouthpiece.

‘For all who have entered into God’s rest have ceased from his own works even as God did from his. Enter into God’s rest Tinuke. You are stressing yourself out. Christ’s yoke is easy and his burden is light. My dear sister, stop fighting whatever God is doing. Surrender.’