SEE FINISH BY TREASURE EZURUIKE EPISODE 21

SEE FINISH BY TREASURE EZURUIKE EPISODE 21

NNENNA’S POV

I knew because Ikenna was repeating the person’s words as he asked questions.

You mean you want to get me into trouble by advising me to kidnap Chiemerie. He told the person he wouldn’t.

He said I’ve confessed to Nnenna about my infidelity so I’m not burning bridges anymore.

The call ended, he turned around and saw me staring at him. I walked away, he ran after me saying it’s not what you think. I’m sorry.

Get away from me I screamed. He said I’m sorry. I said yet you want to deceive us all. Kidnap Chiemerie and kill me.

He was so shocked that he asked kill you? Just how? I know I’ve wronged you but I’m not a kidnapper or a murderer.

I just want you back so we can be a family again. You didn’t think of that while you were cheating on me?

Ikenna became as cold as ice water. He headed to the car and wept. Dubem found him and came over to quarrel with me.

I ignored him as he yelled. The party ended. We headed home.  The cold war continued.

Ikenna spoke to my father and left afterward. Dubem was so mad at me so I made plans to leave.

He stopped me and told me he was sorry how things turned out but I had overreacted. I told him to just let me be.

He told me he missed our relationship, I said nothing to him. Chiemerie became a happier child since his father visited.

 

I left the house! You did what? I left the house after you flung that hot cup of tea at me.

I’m scared of you, I don’t want to die prematurely. If you are not willing to talk to me about your feelings I’m not willing to stay married to you.

If you are not willing to get help and address your real issues then I can’t be with you.

This is not what you promised me all the time you wooed me.

READ-: SEE FINISH EPISODE 19

Ikenna called me by video to speak to him. After that, he asked me how I was doing. I told him I was fine.

He said he was sorry for everything. He was sorry for hurting my feelings. He never expected to be an unfaithful husband. I remained indifferent and he ended the call.

Dubem met someone special. She was a house officer he met at work. He hid it from me because of all I was going through.

He felt seeing him happy with another woman would hurt me but he was wrong. Just because I was hurting didn’t mean everyone else should be hurt.

A few weeks later my anger had quelled. My life had returned to something close to normal. Dubem introduced Chinaza to me.

He brought her home one evening and told me there was someone he wanted me to meet. He met her just when Chiemerie was born.

I was so happy for him. I told her she was blessed just knowing a man like Dubem.

I welcomed her to our family because I knew my brother. For him to introduce her to me, he had plans.

A few weeks later Dubem was on leave and decided to go visit my family with Chiemerie.

I didn’t object because my parents, especially my mum, longed to see him.

I could do with some rest as Chiemerie was also on holiday.

They set off in the morning and Chiemerie was so excited. He bade me goodbye after he hugged me.

In the evening I felt as free as a bird about to walk around unclad in the apartment. Talk about freedom.

Then I heard a knock on the door. I wondered who it was. We never had any uninvited guests.

I opened the door and Ikenna was standing there looking smoking hot just like he looked the first day he stopped by my apartment after we met.

I was just staring at him until he said can I come in? I responded can I help you?

He said please do you mind letting me in because it’s dark outside. Why would you show up here unannounced I asked?

He said I’m sorry, please forgive me. I can’t go back to my apartment tonight. I stepped out of the way and he stepped inside.

I picked up my phone and called Dubem and he was already laughing before I said anything.

Did you ask Ikenna to stop by in your absence?

He continued to laugh and said he told me he was coming but I forgot to tell you. Forgot to tell me?

I scanned Ikenna from start to finish as I spoke to Dubem. Dubem said I’m sorry Nnem but he isn’t a stranger.

He isn’t a stranger? Dubem said enjoy your package Nnem don’t you want another baby?

Excuse me? Another what? Dubem ended the call, how could he?

I turned to Ikenna. He said please is there any food in this house because I’m starving?”

Excuse me? Food? Didn’t you drive past any restaurants?

While I was talking, Ikenna put down his bag and walked up to me, pulled me close, and kissed me.

He left me confused. He stepped away and said he was sorry. He told me he’ll be back.

He left the apartment. I just sat in the same position so confused. He returned 30 minutes later with some food.

He offered me some but I just stared at him. He had dinner, had a bath, and came out to the sitting room without his shirt on.

With just one look at him, I started to feel hot. Ikenna loved the gym. He was always fit.

He was trying to confuse me but I refused to fall for it. I asked him what he was doing. He said I’m doing nothing.

Then why are you not putting on a shirt? It’s just the two of us here, he responded.

Are you trying to get me pregnant?  I’m not ready for an unplanned pregnancy, I said.

What’s wrong with that? Chiemerie is over two years old, Ikenna responded. So that’s what this is about right? 

READ-: SEE FINISH EPISODE 13

KIRA’S POV

You can’t abandon him now. You heard all Max said. Your husband needs you, Dad said. Are you saying I should go back?

No sweetheart but talk to him. Let him know you’re scared of him. He loves you, you can see he showed up once he heard you passed out.

He is fighting a lot of demons that he can’t fight alone. Help him and we will support you.

I let the tears fall from my eyes. I’m tired Dad, what did I do wrong? Nothing sweetheart Dad said, wiping my tears.

I suggest you call him now and talk to him, I saw him sobbing by his car, he is broken.

I sniffed as I picked up my phone and dialed his number, my Treasure was displayed on my phone. That’s what I saved his number as.

That was how much he meant to me. He answered the phone immediately. What do you want? he asked.

I want to talk. About what? About us. What about us? I don’t like the way our relationship is. What do you want me to do about it?

I’m scared of you, I said as I sobbed. You are so violent and aggressive towards me. You say you love me, how can you treat me like that?

I know you’ve been through a lot in prison but I don’t know what they are. 

You are not willing to talk to me about them but it’s affecting our marriage.

If this is about the baby, my answer is still the same. I’m not interested in sleeping with you, let alone getting you pregnant.

I left the house! You did what? I left the house after you flung that hot cup of tea at me.

I’m scared of you, I don’t want to die prematurely. If you are not willing to talk to me about your feelings I’m not willing to stay married to you.

If you are not willing to get help and address your real issues then I can’t be with you.

This is not what you promised me all the time you wooed me. You promised to love me and protect me. You’ve not done any of that.

I broke down in tears and sobbed uncontrollably. I was surprised he didn’t hang up. I could hear him sniffing in the background.

I don’t deserve what you are putting me through. I’m emotionally unstable and always close to tears.

Others hurt you in prison and you are transferring the aggression to me. I fear for my life.

Please don’t leave me, Kenny said. I need you. Dad looked at me and gestured, you see?

You can’t leave me now, please. Then get help or open up to me. I’m dying to know what happened to you.

If you can’t tell anyone please tell me. I’m worried about you but I’m also scared for my life.

You have verbally and emotionally abused me since you returned. You’ve accused me of cheating on you.

You’ve denied me intimacy, refused to touch me. Emotionally tortured me by asking me to leave our bedroom, I disgust you. You can’t stand being under the same roof as me.

What did I do wrong? I waited for you despite all the calls to move on when you went missing.

You are the only man I’ve been with, I fell in love with you and you just mistreated me.

It’s not like that Babe. Then how is it? Please explain it to me. Give me one reason why I should stay.

Because I love you he said in tears. I know I don’t act like it but I do.

I’m just so ashamed to talk about my traumatic experiences in prison.

How long do you think you can carry on like this? Whatever happened to you was not your choice. It’s not your fault.

I won’t judge you or use it against you. It’ll help me understand you better and know where you are coming from.

You are so aggressive. You’ve told me several times how you would kill me and bury me and nothing would happen.

I’m scared of dying so I put my belongings together and left after you flung that hot cup of tea at me.

I’m not willing to return until you’ve demonstrated a genuine willingness to get help.

Babe please, I’m sorry. I didn’t know I’d done all this to you. You know I can’t intentionally hurt you.

About the baby and being intimate with you, I’m not in a good place.

You won’t understand and I’m so ashamed to talk to you about it. I’m messed up.

I don’t want to hurt you during something that is supposed to be loving.

What exactly are you talking about? I can’t tell you, he said.

I’m at a breaking point. I need to go now. He ended the call.

READ-: SEE FINISH EPISODE 14

CHIKANMA’S POV

Why do you keep mentioning her name, Ijeoma asked? Because of her, you left me.

I left you before I met her. We talked about it but you were in denial and my mum supported you.

You had no reason to lay a finger on Chikanma Gerald yelled. You love her right, Ijeoma asked?

Yes, you are damn right. I love her. I loved her from the first day I set my eyes on her. Are you happy now?

You are so wicked Ijeoma yelled. I agree, Gerald said. Now we have talked enough.

Go inside and pack your things. If you need help I brought help. They’ll ensure you leave this house today.

I still let you drive my car and live in my house even though we are not together or in a relationship, but it wasn’t enough for you.

I did it because of my mum because she loves you I respected her wishes. Then you decided to take the law into your hands.

I hope you are happy with the result. I love Chikanma just get used to it. I don’t want to find you here when I return.

READ-: SEE FINISH EPISODE 15

Gerald turned around and left. He returned home to me and I had fallen asleep on the couch. I was given medication to help me sleep.

Gerald called my mum to tell her I’ll be coming home a little late. I woke up two hours later with Gerald sitting in front of me.

How do you feel? he asked. Better I said. I had missed calls on my phone.

One of the numbers called back and Ijeoma pleaded with me to talk to Gerard to let her not become homeless.

You still went to her house, I asked in shock? Whose house Gerald asked?

Oh get off the pretense I yelled even though I still felt severe pain. How did she even get my number, I asked?

Forget about  Ijeoma please. Don’t take her calls again. I was so surprised at the nonchalant attitude he displayed.

Well, I didn’t care, it was her problem. I returned home the following morning and my mum and children were shocked to see me with injuries.

One month later, Gerald took me out on a date alone and officially asked me out to a relationship.

I know your life has been rocky for a while due to circumstances beyond your control.

I don’t know if this is the right time but I’ll love to officially ask you out to a relationship, he said taking my hand.

I was blushing and he said I don’t understand why you keep blushing each time I’m talking to you. I have no idea, I said to Gerald.

So what’s your answer he asked. Can I think about it? I asked. Excuse me, he exclaimed. After all these months, let you think about it? Think about what exactly?

Think about if I want you or not, I responded. Oh, come on Gerald said. Can’t a girl play hard to get again? What is it with you guys? I asked.

You want everything ‘sharp sharp’. Gerald looked at me and said you want to play hard to get right? Okay, play hard to get I’m waiting.

Are you upset? I asked him. Upset? Never, I didn’t know this is what this is about. I don’t trust your responses, I said.

What’s wrong with them he asked? Can’t a guy be honest again?

Why are you so keen on being in a relationship with me despite my baggage? First of all, you don’t have baggage.

Baggage is when you have children before marriage because of reckless behavior.

In your case, you are a woman who lost her husband. Please tell me the difference.

Hmm, I took a deep breath just observing him to be sure he was being real and truthful. But so many men don’t think like you, they avoid women like me like a plague.

I’m not like other men, he said. For your other question of why I’m so keen on a relationship with you, I won’t answer that now but when the time is right.

Okay if you say so my answer is yes, I hope I won’t regret it. Are you serious? he asked, looking straight at me.

Would you like me to change my mind? Not a chance he said.Thank you so much for finding me worthy. Worthy? 

You are joking right now. I’m not. I’m very serious because I thought you would say no. You’ve been saying no from the very beginning so I thought your answer would still be no.

Thank you so much for agreeing to this relationship, Gerald said. I assure you, you are never going to regret it. I’m not perfect but I’ll do my best to ensure I treat you right. 

I think we should have some ground rules? What kind of ground rules? I asked. Relax, he said, nothing serious.

Just something to guide the both of us in this relationship. First of all, I don’t want you to continue to act like I don’t exist.

READ-: SEE FINISH EPISODE 16 

To be continued

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