Oyinade got to work earlier
than her usual time. She had to visit BRP Hospital.
She was sure their efforts
the previous day were yielding enormous results.
She had seen Richard’s grim
face when he left the hospital.
She arrived at the building looking for Tunde. He had been making advances towards her but she never obliged or noticed him. She had had enough, having to sleep with Kelvin, alongside Ronke once a week – a threesome.
She needed a break since that was finally over.
“Hey Tunde” she said flirting with her eyes.
He looked surprised and pleased.
“Hey beautiful, to what do I owe the pleasure of your attention today?” he asked coyly.
“Aaahn, it is not like that now” she said.
“I guess you need something then” he breathed, moving closer to her.
She nodded.
“A little favour. I want to surprise my boss’ wife today but I don’t want to be caught unawares. You know the things you do to
secure your position?
Would you mind alerting me
when she is coming over?”
she asked, playing with his tie.
“One date for one favour” he cooed and she hastily nodded, knowing she had to get to her office before Richard arrived.
They exchanged numbers and
she was off.
**********
**********
Richard sat in his office
expecting his assistant. He
hadn’t sighted her throughout the day and he
became worried. He had
sent his secretary to call her
since she was not responding to her intercom but he had seen none of them. Her bad dressing had instantly left his mind the
moment he received that
message about his wife.
Thanks to Tony’s visit, he
had been able to stop
himself from doing a stupid
thing by confronting Belina.
Despite that, he had been
cold towards Belina when
he got home, always
suspecting her movements
and stupidly forgetting her
state of health. His doubt
had been taken over by
worry when he felt her
temperature. The sms was
out of his mind as he took
care of her.
His assistant’s indecency never crossed his mind till he read her text message this morning.
The veiled jealousy he saw in Belina’s eyes and actions pleased him because it showed her love for him.
He however knew that he could not tell her anything about Oyin’s innocent actions because it would reinforce her doubt in the poor girl. Oyin had felt so bad that she had sent a message, though too early; apologizing for her actions and claiming she might not be able to face him because of what she
did.
She was apparently trying to gain attention since her fiancé was not giving her enough.
Richard felt bad for condemning her the way he did.
“Sir” his secretary called
from the entrance
“Where is she?” Entering, she replied, “Sir, she might not be able to come.
She seems to have an
emotional breakdown. She
was crying when I saw her
sir” she said looking
concerned. Richard’s guilt increased as he stood up.
“Thanks. You can go now”
**********
**********
I got out of my chair with
obvious frustration. My
temper and emotions had
been all over the place since
morning. I just couldn’t get
two people out of my mind.
I concluded on confronting
Richard and having a long
chat with that Oyin of a girl.
I had the conviction that
Richard would not have
extra-marital affairs even
though that was the
routine with men these
days. He can’t betray our
love like that, I thought as I
left my office. I stopped by
to give my secretary
instructions before leaving.
**********
**********
Oyinade heard a knock on
her door and smiled. She
had anticipated this. She
knew Richard didn’t like
feeling guilty for anything.
She had learnt that within
days of working with him.
She deliberately went to the
door without asking who it
was, framing up crocodile
tears. She gave Richard
enough time to see her
tears before hurriedly
mopping her face. Richard
became angrier at himself
for being so violent the
previous day as he entered
Oyin’s office for the first
time since she became his
assistant.
Oyin deliberately opened
the door slightly enough for
anyone to see what was
going on inside. She just
hoped that someone who
gossips would see them.
Her phone beeped on the
table but she was unaware
of it. She was so
preoccupied with the joy of
finally having Richard’s
attention, though; she
covered it with a dull
emotion-stricken face.
She faced Richard.
“I am sorry sir; I am a bit indisposed right now. You were right to reprove my action yesterday sir. My fiancé is seeing someone behind my back and is treating me like trash. I felt I wasn’t woman enough and
I wanted attention from whoever could give me.
I…”she broke down in tears.
Richard tried to console her
with words but her tears
just increased in tenacity.
If there was something he
was always confused about,
it would be how to manage
a crying woman. He was so
glad that his wife was not
the crying type and once
she was moved to the point
of tears, he was always
shaken to his soul.
He held Oyin’s shoulder but
instead, she collapsed in his
arms, crying all over his
chest. He held her awkwardly, not knowing what to do with each passing second but he
didn’t have to do that for long as the door creaked open. Standing before him was a familiar face, looking alarmed.
TO BE CONTINUED IN THE EVENING BY 8PM.
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