shadow of love episode 18

My thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of my phone. We were at Cynthia's family house and we were going to spend the night there.

Me: Hello William.

William: Yes neighbour. How're you?

I rubbed the back of my neck and heaved a sigh. I had not seen them since I left new berries yesterday. I didn't even try to apologise for walking out on them.

Me: Will, I'm really sorry about what happened yesterday. I.....

William; Calm down. I was actually calling to check on you and apologise for not calling since last night. Claire said you had an emergency to attend to, which explained your unannounced departure. So I hope you're fine.

I smiled and turned to look at Claire who was busy with her phone.
We were all outside, under a mango tree that stood at the centre of the compound.

Me: I'm fine Will. How's Leonard?

William: He's fine too. What about your friend? Hope she's gotten hold of herself?

Me: For now that we're here, she's doing absolutely fine.

William: Alright. Our regards to her okay?

Me: I'll tell her that.

William: Now, you take care while I run along now.

Me: Thanks. Bye.

He hung up. I quickly went online and sent Claire a message;

"come and see this heel on jiji. I know you'll like it"

Now, there was no heel, I don't even have that jiji bla bla bla on my phone but I knew Claire and her online shopping thingy.
She was beside me immediately with her plastic chair.

Claire: Let me see.

I locked my phone immediately and gripped it firmly.

Me: Actually, ehm, you know you can still see them using your own phone.

She rolled her eyes and made to go back.

Me: Actually, I wanted to talk to you about yesterday.

She gave me this i-dont-know-what-you-are-talking-about look.

Me: I just want to say thank you for covering up for me. William called.

Claire: Oh! Not to worry. I did what friends do for each other.

Me: Thank you.

Claire: It's nothing. On my part, I also want to talk to you.

Me: I'm all ears.

Claire: Good. Pamela, you're too soft and I don't like it. I seriously do not like it.

Me: How? I don't get.

Claire: Babe?

I looked at her in response.

Claire: You need to grow up. Learn to step on toes. Learn to grab what you want. If you're stronger than this, you won't be having problems with Franca over your own man. Then, after saying a long sermon, you cried and ran off. Dem never born girl wey go sniff my man shirt sef let alone come drag am with me. Pamela, even the kingdom of God suffereth violence but violent people taketh it by force.

She heaved a sigh and placed a hand on my lap.

Claire: If possible Pam, learn to kill.



The rest of the week crawled by, yet, I couldn't get those words out of my mind. I began to see Claire in another light and I started imagining things I shouldn't. Sometimes, I would come back from school and not see her, then she'll come back late into the night dressed in skimpy outfits.

Tobe had called to inform me that he'll be coming on Sunday. I told Claire about it and she was so happy that she'll finally meet "our" boyfriend. i made a list of the things to buy to cook a delicious meal for my boyfriend.

On Friday, I went to the market and after buying all the items on my list, I was about leaving when I ran into him. He was buying some fruits so I embraced him from behind. He turned around immediately and I went into his arms properly.

Me: How I've missed you.

Tobe: I've missed you too baby. What are you doing here?

Me: Actually, I came from school to buy some foodstuffs for the house.

Tobe: I see someone trying to give me a grand welcome party.

We both laughed and hugged each other again.

Me: You really look good. How's your sister and her family?

Tobe; They're all fine my love. Come, let's go to the house and star from there.

He had this familiar look on his face which got me all wet down there.

We picked my bag and his fruits and left the market in his SUV. The chat was flowing sexually, with him, telling me how much he's missed my touches and my body and saying all the wonderful things he'll do to me.

My leg hardly touched the ground when he picked me up immediately and carried me inside. He couldn't get enough of me. We started right in the sitting room, tearing at each other with moans and grunts like people who were starved for a century. When we finally ended up in his bedroom, it was love making with long and fast thrusts with me jerking forward to meet his thrusts. I had missed him so much and I'm glad we saw today.

We slept in each other's arms and I ended up not going back home that day. Later that evening, Tobe was making coconut rice and I was perched on the table, admiring his beautiful body when I decided to give Claire a call and tell her I won't be home.

Me: Hey.

Claire: You hey. Where the f are you? I'm so starving.

Me: I'm sorry babe. I ran into Tobe at the market so I had to follow him home. You know we have a lot of catching up to do.

I gave Tobe a sexy look and he couldn't help but smile while Claire giggled at the other end of the line.

Claire: Hope you gave it to him real good so he'll be able to see the difference between the whites and us?

Me: Uhm! I didn't hear that.

Claire: Oops.

Me: Silly.

Claire: I know. So when are you coming?

Me: Tomorrow.

Claire: Alright. I'll just go and see the boys then.

Me: Thought you said you're hungry just now?

Claire: The boys will definitely make something available. Leonard especially.

Me: Love o love o.

Claire: Duh! If I hear love.

Me: Easy joor. I'll talk to you later.

Claire; okay lover girl. My regards to our boyfriend.

Me: Mine to Leonard and William.

Claire: Okay.

We hung up and Tobe popped the first question;

Tobe: Who's Leonard and William?

Me: Hmmm. Is anybody jealous or feeling threatened already?

Tobe: Yes. I am. So please, tell me.

I told him how I met my new neighbours and how our relationship had gotten close, the outing at new berries and then, Franca's wahala.

Tobe: So finally, your roommate made you to start exploring your compound.

Me: Yea. The girl is so crazy and full of God knows what.


We chatted about other things before we migrated to the dinning to have dinner which was as delicious as ever. He had cooked the rice with little pieces of meats they you must get one or two in a spoon. I enjoyed the meal which he served with fruit juice and banana.
After dinner, we did the dishes together and settled on a sofa to watch an action film in mbc2. We were deep into the movie when my phone rang. It was William.

Me: Hey neighbour.

Will: Hi sweetheart. How're you?

Me: I'm good. How's Leonard?

Will: He's fine, making me jealous and feeling lonely here.

Me: Tell me.

Will: He's with Claire here and they won't even respect my presence and use his room.

I couldn't help but smile at his faked annoyance.

Me: Awww. Give Claire the phone. I need to speak to her now.

There was a shuffle at the other end before Claire spoke up.

Claire: You.

Me: Silly roommate. Make sure not to give my William a boner there.

Claire's laughter filled my ear immediately.

Me: I'm serious.

Claire: Alright. I hear you.

Me: Abeg o.

Claire: Goodnight joor.

She passed the phone back to William.

Will: Thank you. She's leading him out now.

I laughed and he joined me.

Me: You sabi act o.

Will: Abi?

Me: Yes.

Will: Okay. Let me not distract you. She said you're at your boyfriends'.

Me: Yes. Would you like to speak with him?

Will: Nah. Instead, I'll like to meet him. It's better that way.

Me: Alright. I'll introduce you guys to him soon.

Will: Alright. You take care and be careful.

Me: I will. Good night.

Will: You too.

Me: Hey. If Claire gives you problems again, call me.

He laughed and I hung up. I relaxed on Tobe's laps and he kissed my forehead.

Tobe: Glad you're making lots of friends.

Me: Hmm.

Tobe: So, this your crazy roommate, I hope she doesn't influence you negatively.

I sat up immediately.

Me: Nah. Lemme show you her pix.

I picked my phone, unlocked it and went to the gallery. I searched for one of Claire's beautiful pictures and clicked on it. Her beautiful face filled my screen immediately and I passed the phone to Tobe with smiles on my face.

I watched his countenance change immediately and he dropped my phone before pulling me back to his laps.

Me: Is anything the matter?

Tobe: Uhm! No. You know I don't like fair girls so I was just disappointed.

Me: Lemme catch your mouth there like you don't like fair girls.

I giggled and concentrated on the movie, Everly.