WIFE MATERIAL
Episode 12
Later that day, Ikenna was lying on a sofa alone in the living pondering over what was going on.
“I just hope I don’t regret my decision. I just want my wife to be free with Sandra as we continue reaching out to each other. Sandra may not be good for marriage but I just love her. I can’t just let her go but why is she trying to make friends with my wife? Whatever her plan may be, in all things, I know my wife trusts me.”
As time went on, Ikenna and Sandra continued reaching out to each other at will. Sandra became their family friend and would also call Amara once in a while.
A couple of months later, Sandra visited Ikenna in his office. They were both conversing and giggling. A can of soft drink was on the desk before Sandra.
“On a serious note Ike, why do you want me around?” Sandra asked.
“I just don’t want to let you go. I love your charisma, your figure, and your dress sense. You have class, in fact, I love everything about you.”
“And you went and married someone else when you knew you loved all these about me.”
“It was a mistake that can not be corrected.”
“Anyway, I’ll be leaving for Dubai in two weeks.”
“To come back when?”
“A month or two months.”
“I’ll miss you. I’ll tell my wife to come and check for some clothes in your shop, she will be due soon and may not have time to get things that she loves.”
“Okay, I’ll be waiting.”
She then stood up to leave.
“You are leaving me, just like that?” Ikenba said.
“Ike, if you want us to be as we were before, you know what to do? Send her away.”
Ikenna was silent.
Sandra turned and left the office.
Ikenna was lost in thought for a little while. He later heaved a huge sigh and continued his work. But a few minutes later, he stopped because he couldn’t concentrate.
He picked up his phone and called his friend Paul.
“Paulo, good day,” Ikenna said, sounding low-spirited.
“You are sounding different, hope no problem,” Paul said.
“I’m just worried.”
“About what?”
“About Sandra, my decision to go back to her wasn’t a good one. It’s high time I let her go.”
“What happened?”
“She’s beginning to cross boundaries. Imagine her telling me to send my wife away.”
Paul chuckled
“Is that why you are worried? She’s just jealous, that’s women for you. Again, this is happening because you are keeping her as just a friend. When you do what you ought to do with her, her mindset will change.”
“Paulo, but that’s cheating on my wife.”
“No, you are just maintaining a relationship. You already have a good wife, someone who can take care of you and your kids. Continuing with Sandra isn’t a bad idea, she’s filling up for what Amara can’t do. Mehn I know you. We all know why you are going back to Sandra. The church girl you married can’t meet up with your bedroom needs.”
Ikenna was quite
“Am I lying?” Paul queried.
“But she’s learning.”
“For how long? Continue with Sandra until your wife gets perfect. Even your wife’s present condition is yelling that you are not getting enough in the other room.”
Ikenna heaved a sigh.
“Don’t let Sandra go. It’s not even something to worry about,” Paul encouraged him.
“Ok, I’ll talk to you later.”
“Alright.”
Ikenna then ended the call.
Later that day, when he got home, he informed his wife that Sandra would be leaving the country soon and that she should go and get some clothes for herself. So his wife promised to go to Sandra’s shop on the day of her antenatal visit because the shop is on the same route as the hospital she used.
A few days later which was the antenatal visit day, Amara woke up early and was preparing. She usually leaves home early on each antenatal day because the hospital as one of the best in that town always has a higher number of expectant mothers on antenatal days.
She quickly finished up her morning chores and left afterwards.
After a few hours, Amara was done with that day’s visit and was leaving the hospital premises.
She later stopped a cab and discussed the location and price with t by the driver. She entered and left afterwards.
Some minutes later, the driver dropped her in front of Sandra’s shop.
She alighted and walked into the shop. It was a large space filled with luxury wear. She had two sales girls who were busy attending to custoner.
Amara went and tapped one of the sales girls and asked her where their employer was.
“She’s there,” pointing towards an inner chamber.
“Ok,” Amara said as she walked into the chamber.
Sandra on sighting her, rushed and welcomed her.
“Look at you. I can’t wait to carry this child,” Sandra said.
“Thank you.” This place is so beautiful.”
“Thank you, you didn’t go to work today?”
“Yes, I don’t go to work at all on my antenatal days. I’m just coming back from the hospital.”
“Okay. Come and check the clothes that will fit you.”
Sandra started showing her beautiful dresses that could fit her.
Amara then picked the ones she loved.
“So how much are they?”
“Don’t worry, your husband said I should send him the bill.”
“Wow, thank you.”
Sandra then collected the clothes from her and packaged them in a fancy nylon bag.
She gave the bag to Amara and asked her to wait.
A moment later, Sandra came out with a black nylon bag. She opened the bag and brought out a rubber can with dark liquid content.
“Dear, I got this for you? It’s a local medication that would help you give birth smoothly. It’s my mum that sent it to me. I told her that my friend was heavily pregnant and I wouldn’t want her to stress herself in the labour room.”
“Wow, that’s so nice of you, thank you so much,” she said and collected the can from her.
“Immediately you get home drink it. My elder sister uses it and she has never had any form of complication during childbirth.”
“Really, I’ll take it as soon as I get home.”
“Alright.”
“Let me run,” Amara said as she turned to leave the shop.
Sandra saw her off to the road.
Amara later stopped a cab, entered and left for her house.
TO BE CONTINUED..
I am Ayogu Oluchi Eze
