Story by Deborah Paul
mother why
episode 27
Mrs chioma called Michael immediately she entered the taxi, Michael was surprised that Mrs chioma was calling him.
MICHAEL
like Mrs Chioma? amelia’s mum?
MRS CHIOMA
yeah, and if you know what’s good for you, you will send me your address now.
Michael felt compelled to send her the address, so he gave Mrs chioma his house address and she smiled de-eply.
Not long she arrived at the house address Michael gave her, she called him to inform him she was at the gate, Michael sent his housemaid to go outside and bring his guest.
Rosemary thought maybe it was Amelia, she wondered why her boss no longer talk about Amelia like he used to.
She was surprised to see an elderly woman, who looked like a teen because of her dressing and makeup.
ROSEMARY
good afternoon ma…. you are Mrs chioma?
MRS CHIOMA
(Smiling)
yes, I am.
ROSEMARY
please do come inside.
Rosemary opened the gate for her and she entered, they walked to the big building.
immediately Michael set his eyes on Mrs chioma he lost control of himself, all he felt was love, nothing more.
He ran to her and hu-gged her so ti-ghtly.
MICHAEL
I miss you so much baby.
ROSEMARY
(Choked)
“baby”?
The shock on rosemary’s face could build a Mansion, she thought she didn’t hear right, not until Mrs chioma threw her own bomb.
MRS CHIOMA
I miss you too sugar boy…. let’s go to your bedroom and talk.
Michael and Mrs chioma went upstairs, rosemary was still standing there in shock, just as she finally got herself and wanted to go into the kitchen she heard someone drive in, so she went to the door to see who it was.
She was so reliefed when she saw that if was Tony, Michael’s friend.
she remembered her boss telling her that morning that his friend was coming over and he might spend the night so she should prepare a room for him.
TONY
how are you Rose?
ROSEMARY
I’m fine sir, welcome sir.
TONY
(He saw that she looked tense)
are you okay rose?
ROSEMARY
what? of course I’m fine sir.
TONY
good, where is my friend.
He said and walked into the house, before rosemary could explain anything to him he was already in his friend’s room meeting the unholy sight he has ever seen.
He quietly left the room and went downstairs, the look on his face said it all.
ROSEMARY
I wanted to explain sir, but you didn’t let me.
TONY
who is that woman in there? because that’s definitely not Amelia.
ROSEMARY
of course not, and honestly I do not know who she is sir.
TONY
(He took a seat)
please get me a glas-s of whiskey.
ROSEMARY
coming right up.
She excused herself and went to the bar to get Tony the drink, soon she return with his drink and went back to the kitchen.
Mrs chioma was disappointed that Michael was just handsome for nothing, he couldn’t satisfy her s-×ually….. after just one round Michael couldn’t go for another.
MRS CHIOMA
I’m not impress Michael, I was looking forward to this only to get disappointed?
MICHAEL
I’m sorry baby, I wish I could do more but I don’t know what’s pulling me back.
“is his subconsciouness Fighting his s-×ually strength or what”? well, it doesn’t matter I don’t nee-d to Fu*k him again, what I want is his money and to ruin that stupid girl’s joy, she can’t find happiness when I didn’t find any with her father”.
She thought inwardly, Michael saw that she was lost in thought so he move closer to her and grabbed her shoulder softly.
MICHAEL
I’m truly sorry baby, what can I do to make up for this low performance.
MRS CHIOMA
I nee-d money, I want to start up a business.
MICHAEL
you know I will do anything for you, how much do you want?
MRS CHIOMA
I nee-d twenty million naira and a car.
MICHAEL
twenty million is hu-ge baby, and right now I’m running low on income because I invented a lot of money in a business.
MRS CHIOMA
(She looked his eyes)
I said I want twenty million naira, I don’t care how you do it, but I nee-d it.
MICHAEL
okay baby, anything for you my love
Michael took his cheque book and wrote her a cheque of twenty million naira.
He gave her the cheque and she smiled.
MRS CHIOMA
what about the car?
MICHAEL
I have so many cars in my compound, why not pick one from it.
MRS CHIOMA
You want me to take your use car? what do you take me for? what an insult
(she snapped)
MICHAEL
I’m sorry baby, okay I promise first thing tomorrow morning I will send a br@nd new car to your apartment.
MRS CHIOMA
make sure you do, I will have to go now, seems like you have got company.
MICHAEL
I wish you could stay
MRS CHIOMA
even if I want to, what are we going to be doing? you can’t shake me baby.
MICHAEL
I feel so bad
MRS CHIOMA
It’s okay baby, you don’t nee-d to feel bad.
She came down from the bed and wore her clothes, she did her makeup and Michael saw her to the door holding her wai-st like a newly Weds.
Tony felt irritated, all the years he has been friends with Michael he has never seen him behave like this before, he closed his eyes when Michael was about to ki-ss Mrs chioma good-bye.
Mrs chioma walked out of the house and Michael went back to join his friend on the couch.
MICHAEL
hey bro
TONY
Are you okay bro?
(he said with concern in his voice)
MICHAEL
I’m okay bro, what’s up?
TONY
that woman she looks familiar, do I know her?
MICHAEL
yes, she’s the love of my life.
TONY
the what? I thought Amelia was the love of your life.
MICHAEL
I don’t want to ever hear that name ever again, if you don’t want us to have issue.
TONY
oh wow, what is wrong with you dude?
MICHAEL
Stop asking me that shit, I said I’m fine.
Tony was quiet for a while, then it came to his mind like flashes, his mouth flew opened when realization hit him where he has seen that woman from.
TONY
you are Fu*king Amelia’s mum?
(he screamed)
MICHAEL
So what if she’s Amelia’s mum? I love that woman bro, she makes me Happy.
TONY
(Still in shock)
so, you are saying you don’t want to talk about Amelia again because of her mum?
MICHAEL
rosemary, please get us something to eat, I’m sure tony here is very hungry.
TONY
fuc-k what do you mean by that? look bro, I don’t know what the f*¢k is up with you, but you nee-d to put your head in the game man, it’s totally Fu*ked up sleeping with your finacê mother.
MICHAEL
I told you go stop talking about that witch, it was a mistake I regret okay, I shouldn’t have accepted her I’m my company, she carries bad luck.
tomy was shock to his bone, he knew something was up with his friend, but what exactly? he couldn’t tell.
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STORY BY DEBORAH PAUL
MOTHER WHY
EPISODE 28
The next day Mrs chioma and her kids were in the living room having breakfast, when a car drove in bearing balloons, the driver of the car came straight to Mrs chioma’s door and knocked.
Amara went outside to check who was at the door, she was surprised to see the car parked in front of their house and how beautiful the car looked.
AMARA
mum, amelia, you guys should come out right now.
(she screamed)
Mrs chioma and Amelia came outside to see the reason why Amara was screaming.
MRS CHIOMA
good morning Mr, how can we be of help to you.
DRIVER
good morning madam, I’m guessing you are Mrs chioma?
MRS CHIOMA
that’s me…who owns the car?
DRIVER
it’s a gift from my boss, he said I should give you this and this, that you will know who sent it.
he said handling her the car keys and a card, Mrs chioma already knew who the car came from and she wouldn’t want to blow her cover by allowing her children read the card so she thanked the driver and went back inside without checking the car.
Amelia and Amara were both in shock, they wondered who could have bought their mother such an expensive car.
Amara followed her mother inside, thinking since they were partners in crime the mother would tell her the truth.
AMARA
mum, your level have change ooh, who is this new catch that bought you a car?
MRS CHIOMA
someone I just met
AMARA
a young boy?
MRS CHIOMA
(she looked at amelia)
No, it’s an elderly person, I told your sister about him yesterday.
AMELIA
I didn’t know you guys have gone this far mum, well congratulations.
MRS CHIOMA
thanks darling
AMARA
congrats mum, but I wonder why you collected the card and came inside without checking the car.
MRS CHIOMA
what else do I nee-d to check? as you can see, it’s a br@nd new car.
AMELIA
but you don’t even know how to drive
MRS CHIOMA
I will register in a driving school so I could have my license.
AMARA
damn, I’m so happy for you mum, can’t wait to paint this town red with this car.
Amelia return back to her food, she felt awkward about the car but she kicked it off and continued with her food.
Amara waited for everyone to be out of sight before she took breakfast that was prepared by her sister to Victor’s apartment.
She knocked slightly on the door and Victor came to open up, the look on his face showed that Amara was the last person he expected to see.
VICTOR
hey, you!!!!
AMARA
good morning
VICTOR
Good morning miss….
AMARA
hope I didn’t wake you up?
VICTOR
oh no, please come inside.
He said and left the door way for her to enter, he came outside to look around before he went back inside and locked his door.
VICTOR
I’m surprised you came to visit me
AMARA
yeah, you are our neighbor and I just felt like it hasn’t been long since you return back to the country, it’s possible you haven’t stock up your house with food so I decided to bring you breakfast.
VICTOR
oh, that’s so thoughtful of you.
AMARA
thanks, so how are you copying with this our harsh weather?
She asked dropping the food on his dinning table.
VICTOR
thanks for the food, sorry can you remind me that your name again?
AMARA
I feel sad that you will forget my name, but I still remember yours.
VICTOR
I’m sorry, too many things in my head, but I promise if you tell me now, I won’t forget it ever again.
AMARA
the name is Amara
VICTOR
(He smiled)
yeah Amara, I won’t forget again I promise….. now back to your question, this country is my home, and like you know no place like home, even though the sun here can dey eggs.
AMARA
(She laughed wholeheartedly)
like seriously, I don’t doubt that at all.
VICTOR
it’s early so I don’t even know what to offer you…. I have juice, I have….
AMARA
I’m fine for now, maybe some other time I can take something.
VICTOR
Are you sure?
AMARA
of course, so when is your wife coming back to Nigeria?
VICTOR
(He chuckled)
my wife? I ain’t married yet…. I’m still very much single.
Amara was very happy, she like the fact that he hasn’t been taken, she got up from her seat and walked around the living room playing with her fingers like a little baby seeking for attention.
AMARA
as handsome as you are, you can’t be single, I mean are all the ladies you come across blind?
VICTOR
(He smiled)
I un-derstand what you mean, but I must tell you, being handsome isn’t everything okay, besides I’m a rare gem, when it comes to women I’m very selective, I don’t go for any woman I see, I go for the one who steals my attention at a first glance.
Amara smiled but her smile was quickly replaced with frown, she wonder if she stole his attention at the first glance.
AMARA
so, what are your plans, are you back to stay or you will soon be going back?
VICTOR
I don’t know for now, but one thing is for sure, I’m not leaving anytime soon.
AMARA
Alright, once again you are welcome…. I have to go now, I will see you later in the evening.
VICTOR
alright, I really enjoyed your company, see you later.
AMARA
okay, bye.
she started to go but paused, she turn to look at Victor, tempted to hu-g or ki-ss him but she kept her cool and left the house.
After breakfast Amelia decided to wash some clothes, she didn’t want to use the washing machine because she felt like it would spoil her clothes, so she packed her clothes and that of her sister’s own to the back yard to wash.
Victor had finished washing too, he came out to dry his clothes on the line when he sighted Amelia, his heart skipped and he smiled knowing he has found the one.
Amelia greeted him even though they were far from each other, she couldn’t help but admire how handsome he looks too, after greeting him she turned and started washing her clothes.
Victor was so tempted to go talk to her but he was scared, he was scared that she might be ride or very mean so he decided to ask questions about her first.
He dried his clothes and went into his room, he took his phone and called peter.
PETER
good morning bro
VICTOR
morning, what’s up my guy?
PETER
I’m good…. you good?
VICTOR
yeah, can you come over to my apartment?
PETER
o-kay, hope no problem?
VICTOR
Not at all, I will be waiting.
PETER
Alright.
He hung the call and came down from his bed, he went into the bathroom to wash and take his bath before heading out to Victor’s apartment.
Peter sighted Amelia where she was washing at the back of their house, he called her name and she turn to look at him.
AMELIA
bro Peter good morning.
PETER
how are you amelia
AMELIA
I’m very well and you?
PETER
I’m good, I can see you are washing, do you nee-d help?
AMELIA
(She chuckled)
you want Gina to come and beat me abi?
They were still talking when the door cracked opened and Victor came outside.
immediately amelia saw victo she shyly looked away while Victor pulled Peter into his room.
……….story continues
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