Dirty Game

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 43

“Hello, how far? Have you heard from her?” I asked anxiously.

“No jawe”, she replied soberly.

Me: What about daddy, did you hear from him?

Taiwo: Not at all. I even tried his number yesternight, but didn’t go through and he didn’t call me too.

Me: O ga o. All is well.

Taiwo: Ameen. (Trembling) I got an information for you…

Me: Good or bad?

Taiwo: (she sighed), it depends on the window through which you view it, but to me, it’s good. I’m not supposed to inform you about this, but I still have to tell you at the same time due to one reason.

Me: I’m listening!

Taiwo: I threw up twice some days ago which prompted me to go for test thinking it was malaria but the result showed it that I’m three months pregnant.

Me: Preg what? Did I hear you say pregnant or what?

Taiwo: Of course yes. Is it new to you or what?

Me: You must be joking.

Perhaps, you go for another test because I have not done anything with you and besides, I’m not ready to settle down with you unless you find me Zainab.

Taiwo: (raised voice) Listen and listen good Afeez, I’m not calling to trade words with you but just to get you informed and again, I’m not forcing you to bring anything but to know that very soon, you are gonna become a father.

She lamented and hung up the call.

I was shocked and confused.
This lady with her problems all the time.

What should I do now? I was disturbed throughout that day. Though, it was difficult to do, but I later discarded and got over the problem, and then managed to write my first semester exam and left the school to our family house in Ede.

My room was dusty and there were hanging cobweb everywhere in the room.

I couldn’t stay long in the house because it was scary though, I tided up everywhere before I tried to locate Demola and thank God I found him.

We exchanged pleasantries by hugging each other and shared life experiences together where I told him about my problems with Zainab and Taiwo… “Ore (friend), you are going to meet Zainab again but I will advise you to move on with Taiwo pending the arrival of Zainab”, he counseled.

I was confused with his words and seek for enlightenment…

“But what gave you the assurance that I’m still gonna meet Zainab again? And if you are very sure of that, why did you ask me to continue with Taiwo since Zainab will be back?” I questioned anxiously.

He cleared his throat and replied, “Since Taiwo claimed you have impregnated her, you will have to confirm her pregnancy and if it is true, there is nothing you can do to it than to accept.

On Zainab’s issue, since she was the architect of the problems, she must be ready to accept defeat and be the second wife if and only if she is ready to be. That’s my own view”, he concluded.

I took a deep breath as I reasoned along with his argument, but it’s easy said than done.

I appreciated him for his outstanding support. In fact, Demola was a friend indeed. We exchanged our new numbers before he took me out for fun.

I stayed with him till the second day before I zoomed off to Oshogbo where I also disclosed all what has happened to my sister.

She blamed all of us for playing politics and alleged Taiwo and I for betraying Zainab. She felt pathetic and shared from Zainab’s feelings despite the fact that she was not there and advised me to move on as Demola counseled.

Since, Taiwo is always available throughout the weekend, then I decided to pay her august visit which got me shocked on getting there…