shadow of love episode 36

I opened my eyes and they were chatting happily; Amber, Lois and Leonard. The sound of the door must have attracted their attention cause they turned in my direction immediately.

Lois: Hey.

We both were in each others arms the next second, we'll look at each other and fall back into our arms again.

Me: How I've so missed you Lois.

Lois: Come here.

And we hugged again. That was the routine till Leonard reminded us to sit down. We sat together with smiles on our face.

Me: Sorry I wasn't here to welcome you.

Lois: Leonard told me.

I looked at Leonard but he was busy with his phone, then he looked up immediately.

Leonard: Hey. Did you both have a fight?

Amber/Lois: Who?

I knew the question was for me so I explained to them what had transpired between William and myself, starting from the office sex, without missing or mincing words.

Lois: Right. I trust you. Who behaves that way to a friend? No matter what happened, he took it too far.

Leonard: He just sent me a text, complaining about your stubbornness and refusal to keep things official.

Me: Why will I keep things official when he's my friend? Does he want me to prostrate before him or call him sir? If he calls it stubbornness, then he's yet to see the real thing.

Amber: Forgive me if I'm intruding but Leonard, why not talk to him? I believe he'll listen or maybe Lois can do that.

Leonard: My dear, if words were a naira each, I would have been a billionaire with just talking to William. He believes all ladies deserve to be treated like dirt because Pamel played with his feelings.

Me: I did not. He knew I had relationship issues, he wasn't expecting me to jump into another one when I was yet to recover from the heartbreak of the previous one. I left to get my sanity back.

Leonard; I understand. I'm not trying to blame you or something but look at it this way, if you were in his shoes, what will you do?

Me: I don't know but I won't turn into a monster, I won't expose myself to the risk of sexually transmitted diseases just because my heart was broken. There are so many things he's doing that is not good for his health. He's risking his life........

Leonard: And why do you care?

Me: Because I......

Lois: Love him.

I stared at her in shock because I didn't expect that from her. But, was that really what I wanted to say?

Lois: Yes. You love him.

Me: I.....

Lois: Seeing him today brought back the feelings of five years ago, maybe you didn't know then, because Tobe was your top priority but it's obvious now. You care about him because you love him.

Leonard: Yes Pamela. It's possible that you're in love with William but even if you're not, ........


Imagine!!! How can they be discussing my emotional attachment in my present when I've not given them reason to think so? How can I be in love with a love peddler? Even if I do love him, it's because he's my friend. I know I should have informed him before leaving. I know I shouldn't have given him so much hopes that night BH letting him cement our love with that round of good sex but hey! Did I just say love? Gosh! I don't even know what I'm saying anymore.

Amber; Pamela!

I jerked out of my thoughts and their eyes were on me.

Amber: Did you just zone out on us?

I hissed lightly and relaxed on the cushion, closing my eyes and ignoring the three friends that matter to me now.

Lois: You're not saying anything.

Me: Cause there's nothing to say.

Leonard: Are we disturbing you?

I snapped my eyes open and looked at him. He had the look of a young boy who's being maltreated.
I sat up immediately.

Me: How can you say that? You all are just looking out for me......and, I'm not paying attention because I'm hungry.

Lois: Oh! Forgive us sweetheart. We actually ......

Me: I know. You guys have eaten right?

Leonard nodded.

Me: Alright then. I'll join you guys in a jiffy. Lemme refresh and get back to you guys.

Lois; Alright. And yes, Leonard was talking about taking us out tomorrow.

Me: Fine. We'll talk about it when I come down.




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At the beginning, it was very annoying, not just did Tobe and Harry join us for breakfast, in my house, they also joined us as we went out to catch our innocent fun. We used Leonard's car and that of Harry. Tobe and Harry rode in Harry's car while the rest of us remained with Leonard. It was when we got to our destination that I realised we were in a resort. Leonard had made a reservation and we were attended to the very moment we got there.

We all settled in a table which made it look like we were in a conference and the orders started coming in.
We were served wine first and we started discussing over our different glasses.

Lois: This place is nice. Didn't know somewhere like this existed in this state.

Leonard: Yes. You'll be surprised if I tell you who owns this resort.

Me: Let me guess, you?

Leonard: Nope.

His no came with a smile. Harry was looking at me and the very moment I noticed him, he smiled.

Harry; You want your boyfriend to own every good thing.

Amber: Wait. Harry, you own this place?

Leonard: Nope.

Harry: Nope.

And then they laughed like two kids who were playing pranks on people.

Lois: Fine. Tell us and stop making fun of our......

She stopped speaking and focused her gaze behind Harry. We all followed her stare and my mouth dropped open.

Leonard; The last man on this crew is here.

He was with that same girl that had worked out of his office that morning. She was dressed more provocatively than yesterday. She had a black bum short on and a white crop top that stopped just below her breast, then she was putting on a white snicker. William himself was dressed in black throughout, looking more handsome than I can remember. It took Lois' tap to bring me back to the group, the same time William was shaking hands with the guys. He didn't say a word to any of us ladies. His babe just waved and sat her ass down on his laps.

Leonard: So we were saying, Tobe owns this place.

Me: What?