Shadow Of Love

Episode 46

I watched his eyes lower to the ground before he breathed the words out.

Tobe: She went out to get something.

William came to me and squatted. I held his hand as if it’ll stop what I’m feeling inside.

Will: Baby!
And he pecked my forehead, holding my head like it was glass.

Again, I let the tears fall, staining his shirt with my tears but he didn’t push me away. It was Tobe’s voice that did.

Tobe: Please!

It took that word to let William release me. He looked at me with concern

Will: You know you can always refuse right? But just see him for a minute or two, so you’ll hear what his reasons are.

While he spoke, his hands held my arms in form of consolation.

I nodded then he walked out, stopping in front of Tobe to say something I didn’t hear.

Tobe: Can i come to you?
I shook my head, refusing such tempting offer.

Me: Just……stand there.
I spoke in between sobs.

Tobe: Baby I’m sorry. I didn’t know it’ll get to these, I was just……

He spanked his forehead slightly and started walking slowly, each step coming closer to my bed.

Tobe: But I love you Pamela. You’re my life. I know I messed up. I went to her school with a couple of friends and I just had to flow.

Now, he was standing at the foot of my bed and I knew he must come to that bed, I knew he would run his hands down my body, I knew I would let him do that and worst still, I knew Claire would catch us and she’ll hurt me……

Tobe: Baby, I’m….

Me: Don’t come an inch closer. Get out.
He looked surprised and his silence gave me the opportunity to sit up.

Me: All I ever did was love you. I gave you myself, I gave you my life, Tobechukwu why did you choose to hurt me in an unpleasant manner? I wouldn’t do that to you considering the kind of love I have for you. But you know what, I’m not going to fight for this love, because Claire’s infidelity and lifestyle is enough punishment for you already. For now, get out.

I carried my weak frame to the door and opened it wide, giving him a gesture to walk out.

Tobe: Queency

Me: Get out.

I raised my voice a little and called out to William who came to me that instant, asking me if everything was alright.

Me: Ask this cheating, lying, backstabbing fool to leave my room.

That was what it took to get Tobe walking out. I went into Williams’ open arms and cried myself to sleep.