Mother’s Choice

Episode 32

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i feeling uncomfortable with the sudden change on some people like JERRY’S mum and Treasure his ex
Soon the party kicked on with the massive sitting room filled up after the celebrant cut the cake those i didn’t expect to see show up

JERRY’S POV
My love was so uncomfortable with the way she was being given a warm welcome by my mum and Treasure who she believed that was my fiance or Girlfriend
She’ll stared at me confusely but i’ll be smiling assuring her that every thing is fine
When the party start every where was croudy and everyone was busy etheir dancing, eating or drinking

Mum didn’t let Mary out of her sight for one second so i had no choice than to go stay with her just to be close to her
Sometimes I’ll whisper on her ear she’ll also whisper back i suceeded in calming her and she will sometimes giggle to my word that was funny

Where we sat in the same couch with mum anyone who comes in through the main door will easily see us and we too see them
As people coming in and out, a couple came in their outfit shows that money isn’t a problem to them suddenly Mary start shifting uncomfortable on the couch

When the couple approach us (although mum in particular) i heard the man yelled

Man: Mary?

Woman called her name in a low tone

Woman: Mary?

Mary: Dad! Mum! I—i-i’m
She trailed of as she didn’t know what to say, the man turn to my mother

Man: how do you know my daughter?

Mum: is Mary your daughter?

My mum answered his question with another question, i was just watching the drama with great interest, everyone including my two aunt and my cousins put the party onhold watching the drama too

Mary kept staring at her feet, i stood up and move closer to her and hold her hand

Man: meet me at home after this party
She nodded and looked at her mum who gave her assurance smile

Man: Happy birthday Mrs John
Mum smiled and replied
Mum thanks Mr Paul

Mrs Paul: happy birthday Mary

Mum: thanks

They took a glass of drink and left after some minutes

After the party i didn’t want to see or talk with any body so i left to the pool side, “why did she hide this from me?” that was the question i asked myself immediately i sat putting my bare foot in the water not after taking off my shoes

“Does she really love me?” i asked myself another question without answering the previous one, it’s was getting cold and dark, the guest left already remaining few family members.

i was still in my thought when i felt a hand encircled around me in hug, i didn’t turn i new it no other person but Mary.

Mary: let me explain this Jerry
i inhale deeply and touch her hand turn her to face me, i plant a soft passionate kiss on her lips, when we broke the kiss i smiled at her

Mary: i’m a Doctor i studied medicine abroad Australia to be precise, i guess you know my parent already

Me: why did you create fake identity for yourself?

She chuckled and looked away

Mary: as the only child of Mr Paul Jude, i have everything that money can buy what i couldn’t get was true love, i mean a man who is ready to love me for who i am and not for my money and wealth

She looked straight into my eyes then look back to the pool

Mary: i met three different guys who kept playing with my emotions, i vow not to have any thing doing with guys again but i didn’t keep to my vow when i met Michael an igbo we fell inlove with each other until he got a call from his parent that he should come home, that’s when i new he’s a Prince
She looked at me then return her gaze to the pool before she continues

Mary: when he broke the news to me i was so down, i cried for days i couldn’t eat, we return to just causal friends, he urge me to let go of my past so that I can find the right guy who will love me

i smiled at her then lift her cheek and kiss her lips, she kiss back i withdrew after some seconds

Me: then?

Mary: i device this childish plan, is childish right?

i only smiled

Mary: i called my mum who got my back, she rented that apartment for me when i came back to Nigeria, i saw a notice board for cleaner vacancy in your mother’s boutique i called and was told to apply, i applied the next day, i first day i saw you i fell inlove with you but i had to restrained myself from ruining my plans so I’m in with dad’s scolds,
She said that and chuckled, then

Me: i’m here for you baby

Mary: i know, I’ll go through punishment for your sake if need be!
i smiled and her hug her, she disengage and stared into my eyes