Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 21

LINDA

Weeks passed since everyone knew about Tony and Funke’s marriage… And a lot of things had happened since then… As it turns out, that night when Tony and I returned home… Chris and Cecilia were having the time of their lives… I didn’t know about it till days later, when I heard Benedict muttering about it…

I couldn’t believe it when I confirmed it from Chris himself… The poor guy was just too shy to talk about it… From the way I see it.. Cecilia had seduced him, I never knew she had eyes for the guy but I can’t blame her.. Chris is just one charming guy…

But after finding out his sister was being screwed hard by his own personal driver.. Tony didn’t make a fuss about it… In fact, he remained in good terms with Chris.. I was surprised but I was glad they didn’t fight over the issue.

After that, Life moved on and everyone was back into doing their normal day to day activity… As for me, nothing’s changed much except.. That things were getting better at the hospital…. Andy was feeling much better… The doctors assured me that he had a 75% of getting better… That’s a good one if you ask me… In no time.. Andy would be back to normal by God’s grace.

Back at Tony’s house.. Things were getting a little bit more…….awkward and intense..

Tony and I were now close friends… I don’t know how it happened… But that’s the reality of it… Ever since he proposed to Funke and experiencing first hand his sister and driver in bed… He wasn’t himself… The once, Egomaniac and pompous Tony was now humble and calm… In fact more sensible if you ask me..

He would always ask me for advice about his relationship… And I would give him the best advice that I could think of and its worked out pretty well for him… Sooner after that, we would chat and crack jokes… Sometimes, we would watch TV together.. Before I’ve never seen, Tony pray or do anything Christian related but somehow he was indulging into it… Cecilia had given me the credit,saying that I was responsible for Tony’s sudden interest in the christian faith.

Tony and I got so close, that we became like.. 5 and 6… But despite that, We maintained that boss – employee relationship…

For a while things were going smooth, despite how close we were, I made sure we didn’t get too close.. If you know what I mean.. I don’t want to get fired…. And it’s not that, I don’t like the guy.. Who doesn’t but I can’t let my emotions get the best of me.. Business before pleasure.

Things would have been better if we stayed that way as close friends but You know men.. Their wahala is just too much.

This is not the first time, Tony has made secret passes at me but this time.. He was now showing out in the open… Sometimes when we’re talking, Tony would stare at me without flinching his eyes.. And I don’t like that… I showed signs of annoyance that his stare was getting irritating but he kept doing that.. Sometimes he would get lost in himself staring at me, as he was being hypnotized..

I tried to keep my distance away from him, by occupying myself with work but somehow in someway, Fate always brings us together…

There was this time, I was cleaning the chandeliers of the mansion… So I had to use ladders every time I do that… So in that very moment.. Tony came down from the stairs and headed my direction, as I was trying to reach one particular chandelier, I slipped and fell on Tony.

*WHAM!!!

We both were dazed by the fall, Luckily for me, I fell on Tony…. I didn’t realize where I was until I regained my senses, I gasped when I saw myself on top of Tony… We were so close that, we could feel each other’s breath…. I got another shock as I felt Tony’s hands on my a** and he held it firmly as if he wouldn’t let go… Just when I thought this is bad enough, I then felt something hard touch my v—-a… I knew what it was, I couldn’t believe Tony got aroused just like that.. We were silent for a while staring at each other with glazed eyes…

Then suddenly, Tony made a move to kiss me, but I immediately pushed him down and got away from him… I didn’t wait to clean the chandelier.. I went straight to my room.

My mind was restless after that,… Supposing if I didn’t resist him, he would have lured me to his bed making love to me right now… God.. Why is this happening now ehn? Why me? There are a lot women out there for him to do as he wants but why me? This job is the best one I’ve gotten so far and I can’t risk losing this, because of some guy’s s*xual urge.

The rest of the week came by fast, And as soon as it was Saturday… I left Tony’s house and went to Regina’s place and as soon as I got there, I told her what had transpired between Tony and I.

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Regina ➡ Hmm, babe.. This guy is smitten o… He’s crazy about you.

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Linda ➡ But.. I don’t want that.. For goodness sake he’s engaged.

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Regina ➡ Ehn? So? He isn’t yet married… There’s still time to snag him away from that b*tch’s claws.

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Linda ➡ No…. I can’t do that..This is bad.

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Regina ➡ See person o.. Girl you’re mad… Seriously ehn, you need medical checkup.. I mean this guy is making a move on you and you refuse to give in.. If I were in your position ehn… HEH-HEH (laughs).

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Linda ➡ Well, its a good thing you’re not.. Tony had better find someone else… I won’t be the cause of someone’s misfortune . God forbid.

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Despite that Regina wouldn’t give up, she kept blabbering over the issue over and over again.

The weekend went by fast and I was back to my daily shindig… But things weren’t the same as they used to because I wasn’t feeling comfortable when working around the house.. I was getting worked up and worried that that same fiasco could happen to me again and the worst part was Tony had the habit of showing up at the dial minute. But thankfully nothing happened but my relationship with Tony was starting to fade little by little… Tony was still friendly towards me as if nothing had happened but I couldn’t forget that… The man had attempted to make a move on me, and that’s not something I take likely and what if his sister had seen us? I would have been unemployed by now..

So I decided to keep my distance away from Tony.. But the man wouldn’t let me be.. So I decided to ignore him completely as if he wasn’t there. Eventually, Tony realized what was going on, so he backed off and made no more approaches at me.

One Thursday evening, after I was done with some work, I decided to go outside and some air.. As I came out, I noticed Chris sitting at the front of his quarters listening to music in his earphones.

His eyes was closed and he was moving his feet in a funny gesture.. From the looks of it.. The music was definitely a good one.. So I approached the guy and tapped him on his shoulders.. He opened his eyes and smiled as he saw me.. He offered me a sit next to him and I sat down..

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Linda ➡ Chris, you’re sure enjoying yourself… Which music are you listening to?

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Chris ➡ Actually its a beat… Jazz.. Smooth jazz.

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Linda ➡ Jazz? Let me hear it.

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Chris gave me one of his earphones, I plugged it into my ears and listened to the beat he was hearing… The beat was a good one actually but its not the kind of beat you dance to.. Its the kind of beat you play when you’re alone with someone you love.

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Linda ➡ Hmm, Nice.. But I refer regular naija beat.. That’s what I call music.

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Chris ➡ Tch! Naija songs are cool but all they sing about is s*x..that’s all but American music.. That’s a whole different level.

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Linda ➡ I have to agree with you on that comment…. I may not be a music lover like you but not all of them sing about the “S” word.

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We argued for a while and after that, we were both silent… At that moment, Tony came out of the house and approached us.. Immediately I saw him, I turned my face away facing the other direction.

As he got close to us, he and Chris began to talk about football matches, despite not looking at his direction, I could tell he was feasting his eyes on me.. I wanted to leave the place but I was afraid he might follow me into the house, so I remained there with them.

A bit later, Tony got up and went back into the house… Chris noticed my expression and asked what was going on. I had to hesistate for a second before telling him what had happened between me and Tony.

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Chris ➡ Well, that’s messed up… I know how you feel… But I don’t see any wrong in this.

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Linda ➡ Don’t you understand? Cecilia will fire me, if she knows of this..

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Chris ➡ I don’t think she will… Besides I don’t think she has any right to talk about this not after what she did with me… She couldn’t practice what she preached.

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Linda ➡ Besides that, the guy is engaged.. Shouldn’t he realize that what he’s doing is wrong and might hurt Funke’s feelings?

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Chris ➡ Look, I don’t usually talk much but I’ll tell you this.. Tony isn’t happy about his union with Funke. Ever since you came into this house.. He’s been crazy about you… Sometimes when I drive him he would call ask me about you…. I’ve never seen Tony react like this over a woman… Never.

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Linda ➡ But I’m just a maid. What’s so special about me? Funke is the perfect ensemble of a every man’s dream.

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Chris ➡ That’s where you’re wrong.. Women like Funke are appealing to the eyes but no man wants to marry a woman like that…. Women like you are the ones men cherish.. Simple, sweet and calm… Not flashy Nicki minaj version.

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Chris’s comment was funny but I couldn’t shake the feeling that Tony was falling for me… As if Chris was reading my mind.. He elaborated more on the matter.

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Chris ➡ Look, I know you’re worried but just give him a chance… Who knows where this might take you both? It could be something good you know.

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Linda ➡ Woah… Hold on.. Chris.. Let’s not be hasty.. I’ll think about it… What am I even saying? … This won’t work, trust me..

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Chris ➡ Why? Because you’re a maid?

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Linda ➡ You don’t get it… If Tony knew about my past.. He wouldn’t even give me a second look.

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Chris ➡ Past? What past? Come on, tell me.

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I didn’t hesistate telling Chris everything about myself… Including the prostitution job, I had to do in order to take care of Andy.. Chris was quiet and listening to everything I said..

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Linda ➡ and that’s it… My whole life story.. That’s why I told you.. It wouldn’t work.

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Chris ➡ So what if you did that? Its no like you had a choice.

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Linda ➡ Don’t delude yourself Chris.. No man in his right senses would marry a woman like me… Just face it.. That’s the harsh truth about reality.

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Chris ➡ Don’t you believe in miracle?

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Linda ➡ (laughs) Miracle? There’s no such thing abeg. Let me go back inside and see what’s left for me to do.

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I left Chris and went on my way… As I was about to enter the house.. The gate opened and a car zoomed in, almost hitting me.. I had to hold my temper cause I didn’t know who the person was, and out of the blue, Funke came out, chewing gum like some ghetto street b*tch. She slammed the door of her car shut, and walked towards the door of the house swaying her hips.. At that moment, Tony came out of the house, he was surprised when he saw her.

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Tony ➡ Babe… What are you doing here?

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Funke ➡ Just came to remind you that our engagement is tomorrow and I’ll be moving in with you… You don’t mind if I do right?

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Tony ➡ Uh.. Yeah..

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Funke ➡ Are you okay? You don’t sound or look excited.

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Tony ➡ No babe. I’m just tired that’s all..

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Funke ➡ Good… Ooooh, I can’t wait.. Tomorrow is going to be a blast.

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Tony ➡ Yeah..

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Funke ➡ But first… We need to get this place in order…. HEYYSSSSSS!!! YOU.. Servant girl.. What’s her name?

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Tony ➡ Linda..

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Funke ➡ Oh Linda… LINDA!!! come here.

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I couldn’t believe this b*tch… Just who the hell does she think she is? Calling me like I’m some kind of dog… I didn’t want to go, I had to… As I approached her and Tony.. She began to look at me up and down, as she made a scornful look on her face.

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Linda ➡ Yes? What is it you want? Ma.

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Funke ➡ Hey, hey.. Call me Mrs. Tony as from now… You’re now under me as well. Don’t forget that.. You’re going to have a busy night… I want you to clean this house thoroughly… Tomorrow is going to be a wonderful day for Tony and I…

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Linda ➡ But I just cleaned the house.. I don’t see anything wrong with it.

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Tony ➡ She’s right, the house looks fine to me.

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Funke ➡ Yeah whatever…. Linda, my luggage is inside the boot… Pack them and take them to Tony’s room. Make it snappy and don’t let any dirt stain them… Hurry!

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I was just too angry to say anything cause if I did, I did, the words that would come out of my mouth won’t be pretty,… After Funke dragged Tony into the house, I went to her car to get the luggage ?. But to my surprise, as I was about to open the boot, I realized it was locked… The btch didn’t open it at all. May God give me the strength to tolerate this btch’s nonsense.