WIFE MATERIAL
Episode 7
Sandra walked down the road looking shattered and confused. She couldn’t believe she just broke up with her boyfriend. It felt like a dream to her.
She walked into a nearby bus stop and sat down. She kept her luggage beside her and started shedding tears.
It was getting darker, a few vehicles were on the road and people weren’t seen on the road but she could care less about the condition of the vicinity.
“What have I done to Ikenna to deserve this kind of heartbreak? Have I been too busy that I didn’t notice he was seeing someone else to the point of marrying her? Am I not good for marriage?” she thought as amidst tears.
Later on, she brought out her phone.
She dialled a number and put the phone in her ears.
“Hello, Paul.”
“Sandra, how are you?”
She then started crying
“Sandra, is everything alright?”
“I’m just coming from Ikenna’s place. Your friend broke my heart. You couldn’t even tell me that your friend is married.”
“Dear, this isn’t something we can talk about over the phone. Where are you now?”
“I’m at Brown bus stop waiting for a cab that would take me to any hotel close by. It’s too late for me to go back to my house now.”
“Good. Wipe your tears, please. come to my office tomorrow let’s talk.”
“Okay,” she said and ended the call.
Later she stopped a cab, and the driver came down and helped her carry her bag into the trunk of the vehicle. They both entered the car and left.
The following day, Paul was seated in his office engrossed in his job when someone knocked.
“Who is it?” Paul asked.
“It’s Sandra.”
“Okay, come in.”
Sandra opened the door and entered.
“Good day, sir.”
“Good day, Sandra. You are welcome, have a seat.”
“Thank you,” Sandra said and sat down.
He then rang his secretary and directed her to bring a soft drink for his guest.
In no time, the lady brought a chilled can of soft drink and a straw. She then handed them to Sandra and left.
Sandra thanked Paul for the drink. She opened it, inserted the straw, took a sip and then dropped it on the table before her.
“How was your journey?” Paul asked.
“It was fine but I’m regretting ever travelling.”
“Do you think your staying back would have prevented him from marrying someone else?”
“At least I’ll know that he had such a plan. You couldn’t even speak for me.”
“My dear, I tried my best.”
“For how long has he been dating that girl?”
“They met just a couple of months ago.”
“Was she pregnant?”
“Same question I asked him when he told me about the girl. I don’t think she was pregnant, I learnt it’s his mother and his sister that linked him up with the girl. I know he would come around whenever he’s tired of whatever they fed him with. Don’t worry yourself. Just give them space.”
“I can’t do that. How can he do this to me? He said that I should move on, just like that. He will pay for wasting my time.”
“I understand you perfectly, please pipe low for now. I promise to give you the information you need. I’m also not happy about the marriage.”
“I’ve heard what you said. I need to go to my house and have some rest.”
“It’s necessary, I should have dropped you off but I’m occupied at the moment.”
“I can see that, let me be on my way.”
She stood up, thanked Paul for his words of encouragement and then left.
A few days later, Ikenna was alone in his living room and going through his mobile phone.
Ever since Sandra left Ikenna’s place, he had been checking his phone from time to time to see if Sandra would call or send texts.
“This is unlike her. I expected a comeback,” he thought.
He was surprised that Sandra moved on so effortlessly.
One day, Paul visited Ikenna at his office and both of them were discussing.
“Have you seen Sandra lately,” Ikenna asked.
“No, any problems? She has moved on, is that not what you’ve wanted?”
“That means she never loved me.”
“Why are you worried that someone moved on as you have entreated? Hope it’s not what I’m thinking.”
“I’m not worried though, it’s just a confirmation that my decision was the best. She never loved me.”
“Enjoy your marriage, married man.”
Both of them laughed.
They later left together for a drink at a nearby bar.
TO BE CONTINUED..
I am Ayogu Oluchi Eze
