Shadow of love episode 28

For the first time in years, I had to worry about what to put on for a social gathering and how to impress people who are not business partners and clients. The first person my mind went to was Lois so I quickly placed a call across but she didn't pick. I tried over and over but she wouldn't pick.

I slowly walked up the stairs, determined to pick anything from my wardrobe and throw it on. I was just in front of the door to my room when she called back.

Lois: Sorry dear. I was busy with someone when you were calling. How are you?

Me: Apology accepted. Guess who just left my house.

She paused for a while before screaming into my ear.

Lois: Omg Tobe. Did you slap him? Did you throw him out? Is that why you're speaking in that tone?

I hissed a frustrated sigh.

Me: It's not Tobe.

Lois: Then who?

Me: Leonard.

Another pause, then another line of screams. She was happy I had met him, wanted to know where and how we met again. I spared no detail in telling her everything.

Lois: Wow. God works in mysterious ways.

Me: I know that but.....

Lois: To think William had loved you all these years. Babe, I'm happy your life will be having a positive turn around now.

Me: Please quit being dramatic. What do I wear?

Lois: Hmmm. Yes. Ehhm. Where are you now?

Me: In my room. On my bed.

Lois: Small girl. Okay, this is what you'll do. Go and stand in front of your wardrobe and make sure the door is thrown open.

Me: Ahn ahn. Why?

Lois: Quit complaining like a goat in heat and do what your best friend is saying.

Me: Okay. Fine.

I walked to my wardrobe, opened it and stood in front, looking at all the designers in it and imagining what I'll look like in one.

Lois: Ever been to a barbeque?

Me: If I have, I wouldn't be calling you.

Lois: Village girl. I'm glad Leonard is there now, at least, he'll get you back to your old self.

Me: You're talking about Leonard, hope you know his presence in my life will make William come in too. I don't want......

Lois: Hey! Now, look for a white crop top.

Me: So I'm now talking rubbish bah? And a crop top, I'm not wearing that in a public gathering.

Lois: Hello? I'll just hang up and leave you alone to wear rubbish to a barbeque. Do you know who you'll meet there? Or you want to wear a gown or your work clothes to a social gathering?

She was obviously angry and I didn't like it anytime she got angry over my timid choices. I knew that back in the years, I didn't need her help with all those things but right now, she was my backbone, my only support.

Me: I'm sorry Lois. Forgive me.

Lois: Pamela stop this thing you're doing o. You won't remain an island forever. And just so you know, I'll be in Nigeria on Monday. It's time we get your life back in shape.

Me: Lois.....

Lois: A white crop top, I know it's there. I gave you dozens of those and You've never won any.

Me: Are you still angry at me? I'm sorry. You'll make me break down o and it won't be good for this evening.

Lois: How can I remain angry with my sister. You piss me off sometimes but what can I do? I'll have to put up with you because you're my sister but trust me, once I'm back, you'll know that I'm back.

Me; So you're not angry anymore?

Lois: I'm not. So long as you send me dozens of pictures from what will happen tonight. So back to what you'll wear.........

And that was it. Such a loving friend. I knew with all the clothe selection she was making, I'm in for a very long night.



As I was putting the finishing touchings on my make up, my door bell rang. It was 20 minutes past seven. I picked my phone and went downstairs. I opened the door and it was Leonard, dressed in a Gucci singlet, a jean short and a boot.
He stared with open mouth and I had to struggle with myself to go back and change my clothes. Like Lois has suggested, I was on a white off shoulder crop top, a bum short and a jean booty snicker. My long weave on was parked in a stubborn ponytail and I had to confirm if I was truly the one standing in front of the mirror.

Leonard: Wow. Pamela, is this really you? Mehn! Look at those thick curves.

I had to slap his shoulders.

Leonard: Let me express my self babe. You look hot and......

Me: And you're 20 minutes late.

Leonard: I know. Wanted to give you enough time to get ready. You know ladies and the way they take time to dress up.

Me: Will you come in for a drink before we step out or?

Leonard: Nah. Lots of people are already waiting for the barbeque to start and I can't delay them. Come, lock up let's leave.

We stepped out and I locked my door, putting the key in my pocket. As soon as we started going close to the estate's park, I began to feel uncomfortable because I was already getting different looks from people. We had passed some girls dressed in worst clothing but this wasn't my thing or so I thought. I stopped walking and Leonard stopped too.

Leonard: What's wrong?

Me: I need a change of clothes.

Leonard: Why? You suddenly wanna be boring now right?

Me: Not at all. I'm not used to this kind of clothes.

Leonard: But you have them in your wardrobe.

Me: All thanks to Lois. She keeps sending me all these each time she gets new orders.

Leonard: Thank God for that. Listen Pamel, I'm not going to try to preach to you, but we only live once. Withdrawing into your shell and refusing to socialize is the worst thing you can do to yourself. Tobe and his wife will definitely be happy to know that they turned you into a loner. Look around, see your fellow girls, living up life like its no man's business and you want to.......

Me: Hey. Let's go. So long as you'll be by my side.

Leonard: What am I here for?

We locked hands together and walked the rest of the way and guess the first person I saw............