My head felt so heavy. I could swear little bush men were in there chanting war songs and banging their drums so loud, I felt the walls vibrated to the rhythm.
‘What happened?’, I had asked Debby.
‘You passed out’, she answered.
‘Why? What happened?’
Debby helped me up and I sat down on the sofa.
‘Are you ok miss Lara?’, a little voice asked. When I looked up, I then remembered why I fainted. The pretty little girl and the very pretty Adora.
‘I’m so sorry miss Lara, maybe . . . ‘, the lady said.
‘Please don’t!’, I stopped her. ‘Deb, please take me home. I've had enough drama for one day.’ I stood up and Debby stood too.
‘Miss Lara wait!’. The very pretty one called out. But I was already outside the apartment.
I couldn’t believe I was such a fool. I blame myself. But why didn’t he tell me. I felt so stupid. I was dying for man that didn’t even have my best interest at heart. I really wish he was not married. If wishes were horses, Lara would be riding on one now to meet Jack. But that may never be. Or should I say it will never. Not with a wife and kid. As we drove home, I couldn’t help but cry. Why do I alsways have to be so unlucky?
Debby tried all she could to make me happy but she knew she wasn’t making any progress.
‘Are you sure you don’t want me to stay the night?’, she asked.
‘Deb, I’ll be fine. I’ll see you at work tomorrow’.
‘Sure you will be ok?'.
‘Debby, I’ll be fine’.
‘You’re sure?’
‘Yea Debby. I’m sure. I’ll see you tomorrow’.
‘You know what? Take tomorrow off. I’ll take care of things at the office’.
‘I need to . . .’
‘You need to rest Laly. Ok’.
‘Thanks dear. Good night’.
‘Night dear’.
That night was one of the worst. I couldn’t sleep. I cried most of the night. Jack called me several times but I refused picking his calls. If I was an employee in the company, I would have resigned and left the state. Maybe the country.
I hearad a knock on my door. It was my mom.
‘Laly, whats the matter? Are you crying?’, she asked with such concern I couldn’t hold back the tears that came rushing down. ‘Are you ok?’ she came over to the bed and sat by me, hugging me.
‘Mom he’s married!’ I couldn’t hold it back anymore.
‘Who is?’
‘Jack’
‘The one in your office?’
‘Yes mom. He never said anything about his wife and kid. How could he do this to me?’
‘I’m sure there’s an explanation for this. Why not talk to him first and hear what he has to say’.
‘Mom I can’t’.
‘But you should. Hear what he has to say first. If you still want to forget him, then you go ahead’.
‘You think so?’
‘I know so Laly. Let me tell you something my dear. In a relationship, communication is priceless. Withoit it there is no relationship. Don’t be too quick to jump into conclusions. A wise woman analyses situations before she makes decisions. She goes for what she wants. Be strong. If you really are in love with him, you will find a way to make it work. It wasn’t easy for your father and I you know. But here we are today. So crazily in love that I thank God all the time for bringing him my way’. Then she kissed my forehead and hugged me even tighter.
If only I could have half the love my parents share, I would be contented. They are so in love that at times I get confused when I see them display their affection, wether within the walls of our home or publicly. I always prayed and belived that someday I could experience such a love that breaks through the boundries of material things. But now I wonder if that dream was just an illusion. I cried the more as these thoughts came to my mind. Mom cleaned my tears and held me closer.
TWO DAYS: THE McKING’S MANSON
My cell phone rang so loudly that I thought it was saying ‘Pick me up or I won’t stop ringing!’. And God I love that song. But this morning just hurt me because it reminded me of Jack. I changed my ringtone to this song because he said it was his favorite. My mom was already up, making breakfast for my dad I suppose.
I didn’t bother to see who it was because I knew already. It was Jack. But my curiosity got the better part of me. I managed to get my phone from beside the bed. It was Debby. She had left me more than a dozen massages. Before I could say ‘Lara McKing’, my bedroom door opened and there she was.
‘I am the mighgty dragon slayer’, she said. Holding her purse up like a sword. ‘I have come to free you from the dragon’s keep. Have no fear my lady. For I will slay a thousand dragon if I have to. But first my lady, what’s for breakfast? A dragon slayer can not slay a dragon on an empty stomach’.
I couldn’t help but laugh. This girl was so crazy and she knew how to make me smile even when I don’t want to.
‘My Lord, A worrior doesn’t need to eat before going to battle’, I said to her.
‘What? Then that warrior has no regard for human life'. We both laughed. 'So nice to see you smiling again after two days.
'Two days? Has it been two days already? Oh my God!'
'What? You didn't notice? You see why I prefer advance physics to love? Love is so complicated'
'Yea it is'.
'Has he called?'
'He's been calling but I've refused to pick'
'You should talk to him you know'
'Yea I know. But I'm not ready to do so just yet'.
'Yes you are. And you're doing that now'. Debby said and took my cell phone.
'Debby please don't. I don't want to talk to him'.
'Come on Laly. You can't remain like this for ever you know. You'll need to face him one way or the other. Ok, I'll make you a deal. You want to hear my terms?'
'Your terms?!' I asked Debby. My face displaying confusion.
'Yea. My terms'.
'I hope it doesn't involve me loosing another bag to you again'.
'Don't worry. This time you'll be the one to gain something'. She said with an innocent smile.
'Me? Win you? I doubt it'.
'Oh ye of little. Just believe'.
I thought for a while.
'Ok. Let's hear it'
'Now listen carefully. I . . .'
'Don't do that. I hate it when you do that'. I interrupted her.
'What? Why?'
'You know why. I know you too well. You're trying to trick me. You just want to confuse me so that I'll think I'm actually the one having the upper hand here. But it's you'.
'Lara McKing, I hate it when you're too smart for me. You make me feel bad'. She gave me that 'it's not fair' face. 'But you know what? I'll try not to play you this time. Remember I said try. That's far from a promise'.
Laughing 'Debby, when will you change? But all the same I have no choice. Have your fun while it last'.
'Young lady, I always have my fun. That's the advantage of being Debby'
'Now tell me, what's the deal this time?'
'It's like this. If you talk with Jack, I'll tell you about Fred'.
'Fred? Who's Fred and why should I be interested in hearing about him?'
'Oh Lara McKing! You would really love to hear about Fred. Trust me on this one'.
'What if it isn't worth it?'
'Then I'll give that bag to Delilah'
I was shocked. Giving that bag she loved so much to Delilah? Then this was a story worth hearing.
'Ok Miss Debby. After much consideration, I have decided to agree to the terms and conditions. Let's wait till he calls then'.
'Oh he will. You just wait'.
As we chatted away, I was getting stronger emotionally. Was really grateful I had her.
Then my phone rang. Yea, it was Jack. Debby, pick the phone from the bed and handed it over to me. Jack wanted us to meet. He wanted us to talk. 'What else does he want to say?' I asked myself. He wanted me to have dinner at his place.
'Your place?! Are you out of your mind?!'
'Please Laly, after that you can make your decision. Please' he begged from the other end.
'Give me one reason why I should agree to have dinner with you'.
'Because I fixed your tire'
'A lot of men would have done that'
'Yea but none chose to. But I did'
'And I remember saying thank you'.
'But I didn't thank you enough for giving me the opportunity. Please just have dinner with me and if you still don't want to see me again, I won't bother you again'.
I loved Jack and I wanted to see him more than anything. But he wasn't going to get me that easy.
'Ok. I will have dinner with you'.
'Thanks so very much Laly'.
'When?'
'How about tonight? Is that okay?'
'No. It's not. I'll be busy'
'Ok. Tomorrow night then'.
'Tomorrow is fine'.
'Can I come and pick you?'
'Don't worry. Debby will bring me'. See you later Jack'. And I dropped the receiver before he could say another word.
I wasn't sure If I wanted to go but I was more curious than ever.
'Come on princess. Let's pick a dress for your date'. Debby said, dragging me out of bed. I was beginning to get my strength back.
JACK'S HOUSE
Debby and I just stood in front of Jack's house. I wondered what I was going to find out tonight. And even wondered more about Fred. Who was Fred? I had a lot on my mind.
'You should be late today Miss Lara', that little girl said again as she opened the door. She was looking radiant.
I had not the slightest idea what I was going to meet tonight. The gun went off and my heart started racing. To make things worse, Adora came to the door to meet us and she was looking even more beautiful.
'Come in ladies. Please'. She said.
Then I froze.
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