Shadow of love episode 48

When everyone took a sip of their wine, I knew it was time to talk.

Me: Uhm. First of all, let me start by apologising to everyone here for the bad blood hanging in the air.

They all stared at me and I knew I got them where I wanted.

Me: It's nobody's fault that things got this bad between us, I'll say that God has a reason for planting what happened a couple of years ago. If we had been close, maybe we all wouldn't be this successful, maybe we would have been facing lots of difficulties now and we may still end up splitting. What am I saying? Let's stop this quarrels, please, it's not helping us. We're all adults now and we should stop the fights. I know whatever happened was really bad but then, how long would we fight ourselves over what happened years ago?

I stopped and allowed my words sink in. I looked at Lois and she had her head bent.

Me: Bestie?

Lois looked up at me.

Me: I know you're looking out for me, you want the best for me, I know. But please, let bygones be bygones. Isn't it wonderful that luck gave us an opportunity to meet again? Why? So we can make amends. Please my love, I .......

Lois: Hey! Don't you think you're talking too much already?

I frowned and noticed Amber stare at Lois in shock. Franca's face wasn't readable because she had her head bent.

Lois: Calling me your love is totally not acceptable because that is meant for William.

I hissed and wanted to throw my pillow at her but I decided against it, so as to hear the rest of what she had to say.

Amber: Babe eh!

Lois: I'm serious o. She left her love at the party and she's here to baptise me. Anyways, Franca?

Franca looked up, tears running down her cheeks like a runway.
What she did next surprised me because she knelt down and began to cry loudly.

Franca: Forgive me. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to ....

Lois: What is she saying? Stand up joor.

Amber: Babe, it's okay. I really don't know you but no matter what it is, so long as this two angels have said it's cool, then, it's cool. Stop embarrassing us

Lois: Right. She doesn't know I'm allergic to tears.

Lois stood up and pulled her up, then embraced her warmly.

Lois: If Pamela says it's fine, then it's fine. I'm only trying to protect the interest of this fine girl here.

Franca: I'm sorry. So sorry.

Before we know it, we were all in a hug, promising heaven and earth and all good promises. That's what friends do right?

I looked at the time and it was past 1am. But the girls didn't look like they were ready to sleep yet. We settled to watch a movie on Africa Magic which featured Mercy Johnson and Ini Edo. And that was how we slept.



The next morning, I was woken up by the smell of something nice. I stretched and realised that I was still on the couch. I looked around and Lois was sleeping on the cushion next to mine. Amber and Franca were nowhere to be found. The smell hit me again and I stood up, unzipped the zip of the gown I had worn to the party, then took slow steps to the kitchen. They were busy, very busy. Amber was using the deep frier, while Franca was chopping cabbage. She had changed into a white singlet that stopped on her knee. Guessed it belonged to Amber. I cleared my throat and they looked at me with smiles on their faces.

Me: Morning chefs.

They giggled and replied my greeting then I went in fully.

Me: What's for breakfast?

Amber: Fried rice, salad and chicken.

Me: Hmmm. FranC suggested that right?

They giggled again and I smiled.

Me: I'll go freshen up, then come down and help you guys. Lois is still sleeping.

Lois: Says who? With all the nice smells coming from here, who wouldn't wake up?

We all laughed and did another round of greetings.

Lois: We'll join you guys soon.

She pulled me and we left the kitchen and made for the stairs.

Lois: Why don't you call Leonard? We'll all have breakfast here and go to the hospital together. What do you think?

Me: I think that you're in love with Leonard and you ....

Lois: Hey. Is it that obvious?

Me: Oops. Thank God you're not even denying it. So, does he know?

Lois: Nah. I haven't told him yet.

Me: Then I've got an assignment. Operation make Leonard fall for Lois.

She spanked my butt and I winced.

Me: I won't call him again.

Lois: Oh no. Please. Bestie please?

Me: Lemme think, you'll buy me a blue boot.

Lois: Done.

I laughed and started going to the sitting room to retrieve my purse which housed my phone. I picked it up and dialled Leonard's number. He picked it up immediately.