Diary Of The Grand Commander

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 26

I got to my destination just as Ann was setting out with her cousin, the bride. They wanted to quickly make sure that arrangements at the reception hall were going as ordered. The car they were in stopped and I had to quickly get out, rush into her waiting arms and planted kisses on as many parts of her face as I could.

“E don do na, shebi she is coming back?” Her cousin jibbed playfully.

“Jealousy like you. Don’t worry na. In less than 24 hours, when you dey do your own nobody go dey there.” I answered her.

I reluctantly got out of the car and waved them goodbye taking solace in the fact that they would not be long. As Ade drove into the compound, with arms akimbo Esther was waiting in the veranda. I cursed silently but kept my cool as Ade parked the car properly in the garage. I got out, grabbed my stuff from the trunk of the car and murmured a cold greeting to Esther as I walked past her and into the house. The house was big. When Ann was telling me that our room was upstairs, she did not mention that I would have to literally search for the room. I dropped my knapsack on the floor as my mouth opened in awe, astonished at the marvellous sight in front of me. A few yards above me hung the chandelier. It’s majestic presence dazzling every tile in the room. It was pretty.

“Amazing sight isn’t it?”

Shit. I knew that voice. Esther. Wetin this babe dey find na? Shuo! She must have been behind me because I know I had been starring a while. I ignored her. I was determined not to encourage her in any way, least of all even talk to her if I could avoid her. Abeg. Prevention is better than cure. I picked my bag and walk towards the staircase. I heard footsteps behind me. I kept my cool.

“You need to see the view at sunset from the balcony. It’s awesome.” She said again.

I just could not take it anymore. I stopped, leaned against the railing and turned to face her. I needed to put it straight to her.

“Esther, what is it? What do you want from me? Is it too much to ask to be left alone?” I queried.

She did not reply me immediately. She walked up a few steps and stood directly in front of me.

“You are acting like a big baby Kevin. What is wrong with you? Do you forget that Esther is my friend too? My best friend? And I don’t want her hurt?” Esther said.

“Oh really? So if you really do want all those why are you stalking me? Why are you always in my space? Is it not best if we see less of each other, especially considering the events of earlier today?” I countered.

“On the contrary, if we saw less of each other or become cold towards one another it would boomerang. Ann would notice and she would get suspicious, which will eventually prompt her to start digging.”

“I will keep up appearances in public, gist and play with you publicly but will not have anything to do with you in private. That sorts it out. See you at the party.” I said with a tone of finality. As I began moving up the stairs, she held my arm.

“Kev, I want more of you. Please. I cannot seem to get you out of my head. I promise not to come in between you and Ann, but just keep f—–g me. I will not do anything to tamper with your relationship with Ann. I beg you.” She pleaded.

I looked straight into her eyes. It’s either she was a d–n good actress or she really meant was she was saying. A lot of things were going on in my head. She could have blackmailed me to get me to do her bidding. But she did not. At least not yet. But, what was she really looking for. Sex? She had a million guys who were on a long wait list and would do anything to get in between her legs. Why me? What was her end game? If I turned her away now, she could go bonkers on me and tell Ann that we had sex just that morning. I had to be careful.

“Alright Esther. You know what? Can I think about it? It’s been a long day and I really need to rest. I will give you feedback tomorrow. Deal?” I said.

“No deal.” She answered.

“Haba. Why?”

“I want an answer tonight when I ask Ann to let me dance with you.”

I loved that about her. She is strong and likes to be assertive not only in actions but also on the bed. A brief flash of the morning’s romp came back. I had to forcefully will it away.

“Okay ma. As you wish.”

She winked at me and I shook my head. I could not hold back the smile that crept to my lips. This girl was really something. I climbed the rest of the stairs and was heading for the room when I called out to her. She was almost at the door, about to exit the house.

“How come you got here early, before me? Because I think I set out before you.” I asked her.

She laughed playfully.

“I will tell you at the dance tonight.” She winked again.

Choi! I haff die!

I entered my room and it was scattered. Yea, Ann. Different clothes, shoes, lay scattered on the bed. There was a pack of tampons by the dresser. I silently prayed that she was not on her period. I could not stay in the room so I put my bag in the wardrobe, got out a packet of don hill cigarettes and got out of the room. I went to the balcony and say by the only white plastic chair there. Relaxing my back, I lit the first cigarette and took a long drag.

I blew out the smoke and watched as the butt of the cigarette grew red in the night air. The sun was setting and the view was awesome. Esther was right. I began to think about what she said. This was a game of chess. If I leave myself unguarded I would end up losing. I decided I was going to get as much dirt as I could on her. That would be my trump card, just in case things went south and she made me loose Ann, I would make her life miserable with it. So I decided to say yes to Esther with a few conditions. I would draw up the conditions later. I made a mental note to dig up dirt on her.

As I was lighting the second cigarette, Ann walked into the balcony.

“Hey baby!”

“Hi damsel” I replied.

I quickly threw the remaining cigarette on the floor, crushing it with my shoe. It did not really do much to help. She already saw it so it was more of medicine after death. I had a puppy face look on my face. She came to me, collected the packet of cigarettes and asked for the lighter. Obediently, I handed it to her. However, to my sheer amazement, she took out a stick, lit it and dragged. My mouth was still open when she smiled at me.

“When did you start smoking, Ann?!” I asked in disbelief.

“A few weeks ago. Esther convinced me.” She said.

Esther again! This babe is just turning up at every instance. I remembered that I was supposed to give her an answer and was still not sure about the conditions.

“A penny for your thoughts?” Ann asked.

I shook my head and got up from the chair. I stood beside her on the railing and we smoked about three sticks each before we decided to go in and prepare for the big night. As Ann tidied the room, I contemplated feigning flu so that I would not have to go to the party, meaning that I would not see Esther. But that just meant postponing the inevitable. And Esther could be mean. I did not trust her alone with Ann. Besides, Ann really wanted to party. I could not take that from her.

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Friends, fans, ghost readers and critics. This is my final attempt to wrap up this story once and for all. I know that this story has dragged for too long. Two years is a very long time to write a story. I will not patronize you with a deluge of excuses. A number of people have appealed to me privately and publicly to complete this story, and I think it is only fair to oblige.

STORY SO FAR:

I started this story by talking about my promotion and deployment to a new branch of the organization I worked with. I met Eddy on the first day of resumption and then began a spiral into the things that we had done. The girls we had shared between us, the ones I had plans to yansh and the ones that were memorable. From Vivian to Cynthia to Laura and then to Esther and Ann. I had managed to claw myself off the hands of the predator called Cynthia but it was not without a warning. She had promised to show me ‘pepper’. Her seeming distance was uncomfortable until she showed up at my new branch as I explained at the beginning of my story.

Let’s continue with what transpired between me, Ann and Esther and then we will take a trip forward in time to when Cynthia came at me in the server room, and possibly I will end this story with a number of meetings I have had with some damsels from NL. Strap on tight and come along as we take a trip down my memories together.

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Ann finished with the room and took off her clothes. Grabbing a towel from the wardrobe, she walked completely nak3d towards the bathroom, with the towel hanging on her neck. She got to the bathroom door and turned. I was lost watching her swaying hips and jiggling yansh.

“Coming?” She asked.

That was an invitation that could never be turned down.