MORENIKEJI Episode 8 – 10 by Amah’s Heart

MORENIKEJI Episode 8 by Amah’s Heart

I got ready very early because he told me that he will be leaving around 7am.

He is one of the groomsmen and didn’t want to arrive late on his friends day.

He was in his car already when i joined him.
I needed to make sure that my makeup is top notch.
As I joined him in no time he looked at me in a very loving way.

We didn’t have much to talk about as he quietly drove on.
He picks his questions carefully and I pick my answers too so that I won’t sound offensive.
He was still my boss after all and can give me a sack letter if I do anything that he doesn’t agrees with.

We finally arrived at the place.
Chike and Dammi lodged in the same hotel but different wings with their friends.

While I went to Join Dammi, Philip went to Chike’s.

Dammi and her girls were almost ready and was about leaving for church.

Her wedding gown, shoes and other accessories were breath taking.
The make up was lovely too on her.

They were fixing her veil when I stepped in and went to sit beside her.
She saw me and quickly said.

“I almost thought you were not coming…if not for one thing I could have said you were jealous of me. How do you explained about missing my bridal shower? Even after I informed you that Chike has paid for it all. You still refused to show up. There could be only one explanation to all of it which I have already summed up in my head. Is very okay to be jealous, not everyone is lucky to end up with a man..a nice one at that. Keji, you missed a whole lot of opportunities with men and now you are bitter and sad. Sometimes we think we can have it all but the truth is we can’t…. Maybe when you stop with the jealousy then maybe better things will start happening…

I wasn’t offended. I smiled and said.

“Today is your day and I’m very happy for you. Enough of my little problem Dammi. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to your shower. I wanted to but I just got this job which I already explained to you in our chat and I really can’t trade it. I do want a man like Chike but I’m more after making money and regaining my self worth. Enough of me… today is all about you and you look really pretty by the way…

She smiled and said.

“Yeah, you can say that again. Chike usually say I’m one of the most beautiful lady he has ever come across. But, wait oo so Keji you are working as a house help… you of all people? When I saw your chat and you explained that you have started work and the nature of your job, i was in great doubt. Working as a cook and kitchen assistance is just like another name for a house girl job. I can’t believe in my widest dream that you will stoop so low to accept such a ridiculous job offer. With your class and every thing Keji…? I will have more to ask you after my wedding…

I smiled and said.

” I really do not care about the title of the Job or the description, if is legal and pays well then I’m in. Leave tush, porsh, class or beauty aside. There’s this inner satisfaction and joy when I’m working for my money and not waiting on any man to do me that favor. Today is about you not me Dammi. Keep the rest of the question for after.

“That’s true, today is about me… don’t come and steal my shine…

I laughed out as she rolled her eyes at me.
Everyone was ready and we all moved to church for the main thing.

Dammi and her girls, her two cousin, a sister and two other upcoming girls.
She didn’t go for big girls. just younger ladies that she won’t have to spend much on.
Dammi wouldn’t want to spend so much on their dress despite that Chike gave her money for everything which includes the bridesmaids dresses.
Dammi must have gotten something cheaper for them and pocket the rest of the money.
I know what she was capable of.

I’m glad she didn’t includes me because she knows my standard.
if it was for her everyone of them would have paid to get into the train.

I sat on the front pew because we’re among the first to arrive church.
From where I sat I can see everything.

I saw Philip. Oh he was really handsome in his suit and tie.
His had a nice haircut, beautiful nose shape, fine chin, well carved bear, a round shape mustache that looks so ordinary yet unique, his eyes shot far right into my heart. His smile was infectious and I can’t help smiling from where I sat.
He looks outstanding among the groomsmen and stands out with his appearance.
Maybe others are also good looking, especially one that has been looking towards my side but I can’t be distracted by any of them.
My eyes was focused on only one man.
I still wish Phil will be my own Chike.

One of the groomsmen was staring at my direction but I don’t want to give him a green light because I’m not even close to being interested.
He’s okay, a fine man too no doubt but please, I don’t want and I refused to look at him so that he won’t be encouraged.

I was not paying much attention to Dammi and Chike as the officiating priest went on with the marriage ritual.
My whole focus was on Philip who did not bothered to look at my end.

I wish he will look at me with the way one of the groomsmen was staring at me with desires in his eyes.

“You may now kiss the bride”

The priest said to the couples. They lock lips and everyone cheered.

I clapped loudly because it has now become official.
my friend Dammi is married.
She has become Mrs Chike.
I left every bitterness and was really happy for her.
Everyone deserves to be happy with the one they love.
Dammi has a lot of shortcomings but she have not had much to smile about until God sent Chike on her way.

She deserves every love and happiness that life offers and I wish her the very best in her matrimonial home.

I’m sincerely happy for her and Chike. He loves her and her shortcomings and that is how it supposed to be.

Let me tell you a story about Dammi.

Dammi used to be in an abusive relationship, she started squatting with her man after her misunderstanding with her elder brother who she supposed to be staying with.

Her ex insults and beat her at the slightest provocation.

I met Dammi in school back then and she was my course mate.

She always wanted to feel among which makes her tags along with me and gum to my side like super glue.

After school was over, we went our separate ways untill she calls me one day to tell me about her ordeal.
She loves this guy and didn’t want to leave him.
I told her to leave her ex before he disfigures her or even kill her.

She complains of not having anywhere to stay if she leaves which is why she continues to suffer in silent.

I told her whenever she makes up her mind my house was open for her.

After a month she was still finding it difficult until the guy brought in another woman and kicked her out.

She was stranded and have to call me.

I took her in and started packaging her, teaching her how to dress and how to makeup.
At a point I hated it because she sometimes gets on my nerves but I swallowed everything up.
I can’t possibly push her into the Street or back to her abusive boyfriend.

She stayed home without a job and I have to foot the bills for more than a year.

She later settled her differences with her brother who she was previously staying with before the disagreement which made her to start staying with her ex but Dammi refused to move back to him.

She stayed with me and i bought things that she uses, cream, soap and even sanitary pad and medicine if she is not feeling too well.
I used to be harsh on her especially when I return from work and she hasn’t clean the house because she was busy watching movies from morning till night.

I dislike her attitude sometimes, I also noticed she is not much of a giver.

I encouraged her to go and look for job but she goes out everyday and return with negatives stories.

I started speaking to friends concerning vacancies and she was later called to resume at a big printing press as secretary.

It was while she was working there she met the abroad guy who sweeps her off her feet.
At first we mistook Chike as one who wants to “chop and clean mouth” unserious type that was after Dammi’s pant but he proved us wrong.

It baffles me that such a big boy will want Dammi.
Even Dammi was shocked when he continued calling her after he traveled back to London.

When he returned he was certain that he wanted Dammi to be his wife and without wasting time, he surprised her with the engagement ring.

Dammi story changed after meeting Chike.
She moved out to her own apartment paid and furnished by Chike.

Ever since she vowed that she will never be poor in her life.
She saves every penny and tighten her fist in giving out unnecessarily.

Today she finally got married to Chike and I’m happy for her and also prayed my own Chike locates me soon.

With the way I was shining back then and having different men in my life, I thought I will be in my husband house before I clock thirty.
But I’m already thirty and there’s no serious man to call mine.
The one I want doesn’t even want me.

I also thought I will get married before Dammi because she was dull, not really beautiful, doesn’t know how to dress and not so flexible.
But her beauty, flexibility and sharpness came out in full the moment she met Chike.
Everything about Dammi changed.

Here is Dammi’s life story and I’m glad I was part of it for good.

It was picture time and we all went to take pictures with the couples.

“Hi, I’m Kunle. I have been watching you and I must confess that you are really beautiful….

It was one of the groom’s guy that was staring at me earlier.

“I’m Morenikeji”

I said and he exclaimed happily.

“Omo Yoruba ni o.(she is even a Yoruba girl) Omo iya mi. (My mother’s child) I almost thought you were sent down from another planet… I’m happy that I found my own missing rib. Should I go straight to the priest and ask him to wed us right away without wasting time because is obvious we are meant for each other…or do we start with a date first and get to know each other more before proceeding to the altar…?

He said smiling and exposing his broken front tooth.
Kunle is good looking, rich, funny, same tribe and speaks same dialect but I still don’t fancy him.

He was talking none stop and I was getting tired.
I looked over at Philip he was taking pictures with Chike.

He was smiling and subconsciously I started smiling too.
Kunle thought it was what he said that is making me smile he began to talk even more loudly.

Philip was done with pictures, he look towards me and our eyes met.
He smiled and started walking towards me.
My heart started beating. I hope Kunle will not spoil this opportunity for me.
I thought of what to say so that he leaves because the main man is coming.

“I have a boyfriend…yes…my boyfriend is com…ming…

I finally said.
Kunle looks back and saw Philip.

“He is your boyfriend…? Mheennn…he is damn Lucky to have you but I will be more lucky if you were mine….

Philip walked up to us and before he could say anything Kunle gave a surprised Philip a handshake before saying

” Guy…so you are the lucky one to my sister’s heart…? Nice one man. make sure you cherish her dearly because I will be watching like a hawk to snatch her away if you leave any space…

I crawled up in my guts and wanted to disappear like thin air

Philip who was still smiling, nooded to what Kunle said. He turned and looked at me with questions in his eyes but I remained still.
He later said to Kunle.

“Thanks man. I will do just that and make sure I leave no room for intruder.

He turned to me and said.

“Bae come let’s take some pictures before heading home except you will like some party jellof rice before we start going home…? Anything you want I’m here for you… let’s go.

He took my hands into his after thanking Kunle again.

I was shocked that Philip was playing along with the whole thing.
He actually took my hand into his warm palm before walking away from Kunle.

I started wishing is all real and not him playing the card that I started just to dismiss Kunle.

I followed him while thinking of a perfect explanation to give him after.

MORENIKEJI Episode 9 by Amah’s Heart

We had a nice time and before I left I went to Dammi to let her know that I was leaving and to congratulate her once again.

Philip was talking with Kwame, one of their Ghanaian friend.
as I was going over to the car to wait for Philip, Kunle came out from nowhere and started walking with me.
He was going over to the parking side like I was.

He asked if he can have my number atleast to call and say hello once in a while since we are both from the same tribe but I refused.
I told him that my boyfriend will not be pleased with such idea.

He persisted and refused to go until I give him the number.
I got to where Philip parked his car and waited.

I have to stand beside the car and wait since I’m not with the key.

“Instead of standing by your boyfriend’s car, come let’s sit together in mine and have a little more chat before he comes. Is not a gentleman like for me to leave you standing here alone…. night is already approaching. And your man could have given you the car key so that you sit inside and wait for him.

I ignored him and began thinking of a way to offend him so that he will leave me alone.

“This your broken front tooth isn’t making you a bit attractive for me. I’m a lover of good dentals and yours isn’t in line at all…

I didn’t mean what I said, Kunle looks good and his front teeth isn’t that bad at all but this dude needs to leave me alone.

I don’t want Philip that I have been fighting hard to get and praying that he finds me appealing, I don’t want him to come back and see me with Kunle talking again.
That may discourage him or makes him wave me aside.

Some men supposed to respect a lady and stop pushing too hard when she says she’s not interested.

After describing his tooh he wasn’t a bit offended, instead he started laughing before saying.

“Please try looking past the broken tooth. I know is not good to behold but I’m glad is not more than this. Let me tell you a story. Growing up I used to like soft drinks, I was around 16-17years when this happened I’m used to it. Is more than fifteen years already. I and my friends then went for a party, we were served a bottle of mineral each. While holding onto our unopened drinks we waited for opener. I love minerals and my patients was already running out while waiting for my drink to be opened. I have used my teeth on several occasions to open bottle drinks in the past so I decided to use my teeth. I discovered it was so tight, I tried harder and that was how my front tooth shattered leaving me with what you see now. Hahahaha! My friends will make jokes with it in the past and I will feel offended but with time I even forgot that I have such. None of my girlfriends in the past complained about it but if you want me to visit the dentist for a refilling I will be glad to do anything for you… my queen.

I saw Philip coming. It was obvious that kunle wasn’t ready to leave.
I quickly called out my number to him.

As he turned to leave Philip was already few feet away.

I watched as he went to his car, a Highlander fine blue Jeep.

Philip apologies for keeping me waiting before getting into the car.
I noticed that kunle didn’t drive off immediately, he waited for us to drive out first.
As Philip started the car and drove out, Kunle horned twice and Philip responded with his own horn.

” He obviously wants you Keji. I totally understand what you acted back there, I don’t know much about Kunle except through Chike but I guess he’s a nice guy…

He said while driving.
“But I want you Phil”
I didn’t say that out loud, only to my self.

Why can’t he understands that I only have eyes for him and nobody else.
Not even Kunle or any other man can make me feel the way Phil makes me feel.
As for Kunle, I don’t care if he is a nice guy, rich, famous or same tribe with me.
the only person that has given me sleepless nights is the man sitting beside me.
Why can’t Philip understand, why can’t he looks at me the way other men does.
With love or lust I don’t care.
He should look at me with desires in his lovely eyes.

Could it be that he is into a serious relationship and well committed to his woman.

“Thanks for your understanding at what happened back there with Kunle. I just wanted him to leave me alone. I apologise for bringing you into my little drama. I’m really glad you took no offense.

He nooded with a smile without looking at me.

He talked about Chike and Dammi’s wedding and how smooth the whole thing went.
He was obviously happy with his friend

“Have ever thought of getting married some day? like are you into any serious relationship that will eventually lead to marriage…

I asked without thinking but quickly apologize for asking him personal question.

… you can choose to ignore that. I… have forgotten that you are still my boss….

He began to laugh and I joined him.

He looked at me while still laughing before returning his focus on the road.

“Yes…I was into a relationship but she went for her master degree abroad and our communication and bonding began to die off gradually. Most times I call she is either too tired, reading, rushing out or busy with one thing or the other. And I also have my own business to run and when she calls I’m either in the middle of work which I will promise to call back but if I calls back she gives me this discouraging tone. I guess she needed time for herself and I’m giving her all the time she needs…

I don’t know if I should be happy because he’s half single or whole single or worried because is obvious he loves this girl.

“I’m sorry about that…

I said and I meant it.

“There’s nothing to be sorry about Keji. I’m totally fine. My Dad usually say to me that whatever is not meant to be….heaven won’t approve it no matter how humanly possible we try but whatever is meant to be will eventually happen…

I nooded in agreement.

I was expecting him to ask if I’m also in a relationship so that I can shout “very very single and searching”
But he didn’t ask and I didn’t bother telling him. That may appear too forward.

We arrived home and I thanked him for the ride before going over to my quarters.
When I turned back to look at him he was already walking into the main building without bothering to look at me.

As I lay in bed that night, I was almost giving up trying to make Philip notice how much I want to be in his life.

A call from a strange number interrupted my thoughts.
I angrily answered.

“Hello my Queen… Keji, this is Kunle… I’m just calling to know if you arrived home safe. Hope you are good…

I almost ended the call but I have been very rude to him and felt bad for making a harsh statement with his broken tooth which he still didn’t mind.

“I’m fine Kunle, how about you… did you arrive safe?

He gladly said he did.
He wanted to continue chatting over the phone but I told him that i wanted to sleep. I quickly ended the call.

I resumed work the following day.
I was a bit moody and tries to avoid Ijeoma at all cost.

I did whatever they asked of me and retired to my quarters immediately I finish for the day.

I try to avoid running into Philip, maybe if I stop seeing him I will be able to forget him.

For days I was cold towards everyone.

“I’m already thirty, I dreaded it so much but here I was. “Thirty and very single”

Dammi is married, Uzo is also married with a baby girl.
My Friends are all ahead, happily married and living their best life while I’m still trying to figure out my life.

I may appear hard and difficult physically but I also deserves a cuddle, a love note and nice date with the man I truly loves.

Kunle continued calling, he send in several chats of how he can’t stop thinking about me.
He said he knows that I’m in a relationship but still wanted me to know how he feels about me right from the first time he set his eyes on me.

All I did was to say “thank you” for the long epistle on how he loves me and will want to see me again.

He wasn’t discouraged as he continued pestering my life.

Philip has a visitor one evening, he sat with the lady by the pool side.

Ijeoma gave me food with drink to go and serve them.
I almost said “NO” but I remembered how much i needed this job.

I took the tray of fruit salad, grilled turkey in salmon sauce and smoothy to them.

The girl was laughing at whatever Philip said. She tapped his hand in the process of laughing and I almost dropped the tray on her head.

“Why is she stylishly touching his hand?

I said to myself before dropping the tray on the table.

They were still talking when I dropped the tray, I felt unnoticed.

I looked at Phil, he was talking while looking from the pool to the lady opposite him.
While the lady was staring at him all over with her full attention.

I started moving away she called me back.
“Get me a chilled bottle water…

I looked at her with anger forming on my chest.
She couldn’t even add “please”

Philip turned as I was about walking away and said.

“Keji please bring chilled water for my friend…Lola.

I nooded with a smile as I walked away.
I love the way he mentioned my name and said the whole thing.
Very pleasing to my hearing.

“Lola” so she is also Yoruba? Very disrespectful lady.
If she is this close to Philip which means Phil isn’t tribalistic or racists.

I later brought the water but “Aunty” Lola complains that it wasn’t cold enough.

“Sho gbo Yoruba? (Hope you understand Yoruba) Ko tutu rara” (is not cold at all)

She asked me to go and bring another, I went and brought another water.
Lola complained again that is too cold, more than the one I brought before.

Philip didn’t say anything, I walked away and retuned with another that is not so cold.

“, This one is not really cold. Since your name is Keji I guess you are Yoruba, I came down to your level and communicated in Yoruba because not everyone understands my British tongue… yet you didn’t grab. I meant something that is neither lukewarm or cold. Something a little bit more than room temperature. Hmmm…i guess you don’t understand my British accent. Most househelps finds it difficult to understand and communicate in good English but, no problem… let me manage the water like that…

I wanted to reply her but I thought of my job.
If not how important this Job is to me, I would have put Lola in her place.

Philip replied her.

“Keji is not a maid Lola…she is a full learned staff here.

She waved her hand to the air and replied Phil with

“Whatever”

I walked away and rounded up for the day before retiring to my quarters.

Kunle called again and with that vexation on my chest I decided to speak with Kunle calmly and even laughed at his dry jokes.
He asked if he can come and and take me out and I agreed, I told him by weekend.

I can’t come and kill myself over Philip although I still wants him very much but he obviously doesn’t want me.

Let me leave him with his so called fake British accent Lola with her ugly looking wig and fat lips like fifty naira ponmo (cow skin)her bad attitude stink like iru (locust beans). Nonsense!

Sometimes I wonder if is better to be with the one that loves you rather than the one you truly loves.

MORENIKEJI Episode 10 by Amah’s Heart

“I got this one when I traveled to USA for two hundred dollars, when you change such huge amount to our local currency here…is a huge amount of money. Our Naira doesn’t have much value which is why I love dealing in hard currency. As a young man I have everything I need and can still have whatever I want…be it items, human services or anything at all. Tell me what you want my Queen and it will be yours… this is my crib, isn’t it lovely…

I smiled and nodded.

His bragging nature was already getting on my nerves.
I can’t just deal with such a proud person.
Ever since I stepped into his house all he talks about is his properties, wealth and achievement.
This was the first time I was coming to his house.
With no doubt his house is lovely.
We had gone for a date twice, two different occasions in one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been to.

Kunle wanted to show me that he’s indeed a big boy by taking me to one of the most sort after places for big boys.

I was enjoying myself but I can’t swallow the fact that kunle brags alot.

Two weeks ago was Phil’s father’s birthday party, I was too busy and didn’t have time to see Kunle.
I promised him that I will come last week but I visited Uzo, her husband had car
accident and was in the hospital.

It was a difficult moment for Uzo my friend and I was glad to help in my own little way.
I called severally after then to check up on Uzo and she told me that her husband has been discharged and gradually bouncing back.

Kunle had asked me to come over to his crib and even sent money for transport which was huge.

I’m having fun but mostly trying to forget about Philip.
He is hardly around and doesn’t even notice me even when he is home.
I really tried shooting my shot many times but I’m always missing the target.

No matter how much I try to get him to see me he has never shown interest.

This few period that I have been hanging out with Kunle, atleast I have something to distract me from thinking of Philip.

The first day was okay, I drank moderately, eat and watch other people dance.
Kunle wanted us to dance but I wasn’t in the mood.
After one or two hours I told him I was leaving, he asked if he could drop me off with his car but I don’t want him to know where I stay.
I’m a worker in Philip’s house and I can’t entertain male friends.

Kunle may want to show up unexpectedly if he knows where I live and I lied to him that Philip is still my boyfriend and I’m only hanging out because he is not in town at the moment.
I took Uber home which Kunle gave me some money.

He asked me to hangout with him the following weekend and I obliged.
We hanged out and it was while hanging out he mentioned about me coming to visit him.
Kunle never stopped talking about the kind of important people he hangs out with.
His cars and how much he used in furnishing his house.
He filled my ears with all manners of information that I never asked for.

He probably thought that the way to every woman’s heart is money and all the things he was mentioning.

Yes, they are good things of life but I’m still not interested.

Things like this could have interest me in the past. I could have settle with him immediately but that would have been possible if I haven’t met Philip who is a perfect prince charming.

My mindset and attitude towards things changed drastically after meeting Philip.

I wanted a man like Chike, a well to do man, handsome and ready to take care of my excessive needs.
My desires were based on selfishness.
I was jealous and angry that Dammi of all people has the best of Life.
Money and a wealthy guy and she shuff me aside like a piece of trash, as if I don’t really exist.
Because she was no longer in my class of “poor people”.

I was going to get a man by all means and a well to do man not chewing gum boys.
It was this push that drove me go to the lounge where I met Philip through Chike.

I got drunk and lost my manners but Philip was still kind enough and took me to his house without dumping my wide mouth mannerless self in the street.

He was humble, down to earth despite how wealthy he was and also his parents.

That is why this saying “never judge a book by it’s cover” is very important.

I judged Philip wrongly and never for once did he brag or condemn me.

When I realized how important he was and still very humble i began trading self.

My orientation changed after then and I fell over hell for him.

Philip is a man like no other.
he stands out in the means of his friends.
Very handsome, homely, well brought up, humble, polite and accomodating.

He made me understand that men can also be very humble.
Camouflage that none will ever know that they have a penny to their names.

For the first time in many months I began to pray to God for a different thing. Not out of selfish but with all sincerity.
My prayer points changed totally.

Philip humbled my personality and without knowing made me a better person.

He came from a godly home, I usually hear them singing and praying upstairs during morning devotions.
Such act inspires me… alot.

His mother is the prayer warrior, his father is both a singer and a leader.

The man is hardly seen because he is either in his library studying or out of the house.

Philip is obviously in charge of his father’s companies and properties.

I only got to see Mr Kanu clearly during his birthday party that his family threw for him.
Philip has two sisters. One elder one younger.
The younger one was studying abroad and couldn’t come home.
But I got to see Philip’s elder sister Who was married with two kids and live with her husband abroad.

They traveled back to their base after few days.

Everyone of them is very humble despite how wealthy they are.

Looking at Kunle pointing out his worth to my face makes me want to poke.

Life has humbled me greatly through the help of Phil.
when I see people glowing in pride i shake my head pathetically for them.

Kunle probably thought he has all my attention with everything he has shown me but he doesn’t know that I’m not a bit move.
Going on a date twice and visiting him in his house was because the main man I wanted does not want me.
If Philip has given me a little green light I would have bank on that.

But he does even know if I exist except when he needs my attention over something.

Yes, Kunle maybe wealthy, good looking to some extent and entertaining but he is arrogant and proud. his pride stinks so bad.

“…See this too my queen, this chandelier cost me a fortune… but isn’t it beautiful…

I nodded without a word again.
All I did to everything he said was to smile and nod.

“… you are beautiful Keji. You are just my spec. I have had different women in the past, both white…I mean foreign sweet ladies and black sexy ladies, I must tell you that they enjoyed every bit of me. I promise you that you will enjoy me even more…I will spoil you Keji with so many good things. You will be traveling out as if you are visiting your backyard. I have the money and I will take care of you than your boyfriend ever did. That your boyfriend is too dull, he is not a happening guy at all. You need somebody in your life that will sample you to the world… somebody that will spoil you with all the good things of life. That guy you are dating is going to choke you with his “theory” and Mama’s boy nature. I don’t believe in such trash. I’m a free man and live my life to the fullest…I take care of my women too. Take a long look at me and my house. Poverty is a bastard and I will never be poor in my life. I came from a middle class home and I swear under my armpit that I will make it in life and I did. My family both parents and siblings disturbs me alot about money. They always want me to be sending money to them everytime but I’m not out for that. Is my money and I chose to do whatever I want to do with it… nobody tells me how to spend my money. I spend on my women, the ladies that gives me pleasure and flocks around me like flies. I select my women carefully…I don’t go for any how lady. That is why when I saw you at that wedding, I knew you will be mine. I wanted you right from the moment I set my eyes on you. having you fully is just a question of time. Is very rare…very hard for me to come across a lady that turns me down. You mentioned about my broken tooth, and I told you that my past girlfriends never cared or mind even if I have teeth at all because they were all taken care off. I was even surprised you mentioned it which I know is your way of telling me to leave you alone because your boyfriend was around. Most of my women are even attracted to me because of my broken tooth… hahahaha… you will be surprised… hahahahaha…

He began to laugh with his full mouth.

I rolled my eyes at all the boring tale that he was feeding my ears with.
He was stingy to his family but spend on outsiders especially on women.

Very nonsense talk that is not even funny.

Kunle and Dammi are just alike. Two stingy people.
One is excessively stingy even to her own friends while the other is stingy to his own family but lavish money around just to impress other people.
They are both preachers of “poverty is a ba$tard…I will never be poor in my life”.
Same set of people.

Kunle has filled my ear with too much talk already that I really want to be going.

I told him that his house is super nice and he is a great entertainer exactly my kinda man and I’m glad we finally met.

He laughed so loud as the sweet talk got to his brain.

I know his type and I have dated men like him in the past.
So I gave him enough praises with full smile plastered on my face.
But after the showers of praise I stood with my bag to announce that I will be leaving.
His face changed.

“…Baby… you can’t leave like that. Are you hungry… I can order for more fast food or do you want me to cook? I’m actually a great cook… many of my girlfriends can attest to that. What is your favorite, I will make it for you….

He moved closer to me, took my hands into his and kissed it.
I withdraw my hand immediately

“Thanks Kunle, I still have unfinished food… that you ordered. Although I will love to taste your cooking but that will be next time, I’m filled up already.

He smiled stupidly as he came to stand behind me, caressed my neck and down to my arm.
I felt something stroking me from behind and I knew exactly what it was.
His tiny manh©©d. This Kunle is mentally deluded.
So because of the little money he spent, brought me to his house and showed me all the beautiful things that can entice a lady, with all of this things he thinks he can get me to his bed.

“Guy shift back… what sort of disgusting thing is this that you think you are doing?

I pushed him away and faced him angrily.

“Baby, Why are you acting like a child? I know you also likes me…I love you too much already. Only your beauty alone can sweep any man off his feet. With all this your fine look I also want to know if you taste sweet. Not only in looks but also below…in bedroom likewise. you know what I mean right?

I gave a heavy sigh, shakes my head and started walking towards the door.

He rushed to block the door.

“Keji… Baby look at me, you can’t possibly leave me like this na. What do you want… mention it and it will be yours just please don’t leave.

“Kunle Ori e ti daru (you are mad)… very very mad. Look at me very well.. se mojo aridin ni ojure( do I look stupid to you) I’m not all those your materialistic girlfriends that falls cheaply into your bed after washing their head with how much you have and how you can buy the whole world with everyone in it…

I was getting irritated and angry at every passing minutes.

“Mabinu.. Keji. (Don’t be angry Keji)

“Mi binu oo( I’m not angry) I just want to go home. Se le ku…( Open the door)

I retorted back.

“You are angry… you need to calm down Keji. I really love you and ready to do anything for you. Anything at all… please, give me a chance.

I was quiet and he continued.

“…. I’m sorry I went overboard with what I feel for you. I don’t beg women because I can always get them but I’m begging you because you are special to me. I will make other ladies envious of you. You are my Sunshine and everything you see in here can be yours if you become fully mine…

I need to really calm down so that I can leave here in time.

” Kosi wahala, (no problem) I have heard what you said Kunle. Atleast let me think it through…I need to think about it first. I hate to rush things… please don’t rush me. Eventually, I will still be yours but I need time to think about it. I will give you a call tomorrow. Let me go home first…is already getting late. Thanks for everything…I almost overreacted…but I’m begining to get your point clearly….

“Yes, now you are talking. I meant no harm Keji. I just needed some body like you in my life. I’m happy that you understand me finally…

He said smiling and bent over to kss me but I showed him my cheeks instead.

He opened the door and walked me to the gate with another ward of cash which I turned down surprised at myself.

I will never say no to a gift especially cash…a big amount coming from one of the big boys.
But I told him to keep it for next time. I have enough and don’t need it.

He persuaded but I pat his cheek gently with a smile and told him to keep it.

I shock myself with such actions.
Infact this days I keep surprising myself in a strange way.

I needed money.
I sent fifty thousand to Uzo last week after her husband hospital bills continued rising. She didn’t ask for money but I can feel her pain when she spoke of how hospital bills was eaten deeply into their pockets

“Tobiloba needs a correction surgery and that alone cost a fortune Keji. My daughter is still little and can’t be fatherless. The car is in a wreck, the bills continued to rise everyday. Please include us in your prayers…we need a miracle at this stage.

Uzo said in anguish. I knew I needed to do something. I was owning Dammi but hers can wait.

I sent fifty thousand to Uzo and she was very happy.
She cried like a baby over the phone.

Tobi, Uzo’s husband was discharged after two weeks and she called to let me know.

I obviously needed money but not the kind Kunle was offering.
Money to entice me into his bed and by tomorrow he will claim he spent so much on me.

Kunle is very manipulative, I knew he won’t let me leave which is why I applied wisdom.
He is very disgusting to even think I will fall for his sweet tongue.

My foolish self could have fallen. the foolish me before I met Philip could have decided to date Kunle for fun and for money but not again, gonna those years. The foolish me before I clock thirty is no more. Meeting Philip change everything and I feel so very proud of myself with some of the things I thought I can’t do or tolerate and surprisingly doing it and even more.

I went home. It was almost 8pm when I arrived home.

As I was getting into the gate Philip was equally driving in.
Not with his usual car, more like a sport car and he was on face cap too.

The security guard opened the gate and he drove in. When he saw me he horned twice and I waved at him as he drove past me towards his garage.

I can’t stay outside till 10pm, that was among the house rules which applies to all staffs.

I’m happy that I didn’t stay more than the usual or get into any trouble.

I was going to my quarter when i heard my name.

I turned and saw Philip.

“Good evening boss”

I greeted. He was very handsome in his track suit, face cap and sneakers.
Hope I didn’t do anything wrong this one he is approaching me

“Good evening Keji. I have always told you to address me as Philip… please, no more boss.

I smiled and said.

“Alright Philip. I’m just used to it just like other staffs.

“How was your day? And hope it was super cool like mine…

He asked while smiling.
I laughed shyly like a virgin girl.
I felt very happy that Philip was actually asking me how my day went unlike him

“Yes, my day was great. You went for a run or some sports…?

“I’m glad your day went well. Yeah… I actually had all evening golf at my dad’s fun club… with few elderly friends. It was fun though. My Dad is still there with his friends. His driver will bring him home whenever he’s ready. He talked me into playing with his friends and those old folks are full of life… hahahaha…

He laughed, and the sound was like a Melody to my soul. He felt alive and was very happy.

I even began to laugh too. I wanted him to keep talking and so I began to press him further so that he can continue talking about his day.
But Philip is one hell of an unpredictable person.

“I will leave you to go and refresh. good night Keji.

“, Goodnight Philip”

He turned and started walking away. I didn’t move an inch as I stood watching him.
I wondered why I was standing and watching his back as he walked away. I knew he won’t turn back because he has never turned to look at me before.
So I confidently stood watching him.

Suddenly he turned, yes…he actually turned.
He turned back to look at me and I was still standing at the same spot.
He paused and shouted from where he stood.

“Is everything alright… Keji?

“Yes, i…I was picking my door key that fell on the ground…

I lied just to cover up my reasons of standing at the same spot and staring at him.
He waved and I waved back.

I quickly brought out my key from my hand bag, rushed and opened the door before going in.

I was just happy for unknown reason.

Kunle almost spoilt my day but Philip just refresh it with his sweet presence.

I will sleep well tonight.

MORENIKEJI Episode
#OpraDre

---

TO BE CONTINUED

Always check the Latest Posts at the homepage of this site for new episodes …

For Those Just Joining Us…Please Read
TO SEE ALL CURRENT EPISODES ( MORENIKEJI )

There is a box named ‘Tags’ below post, Please always take note of this ‘tags’ and whats beside it, it always below every post….

in-case you are looking for all episodes of a story, this ‘tags’ will solve the problem…

Beside the tags, u will see the name of the story.

Click on it, it will bring out all the current episodes of the story…

Please, tell your friends who like reading about this site.

Drop your comment