I left work very early on Tuesday, two weeks after my adventure at the beach.
The work must be taking its toll on me because I was feeling physically weak.
My physical weakness was not
going to stop me from going to church but I wanted some time to rest so I left earlier than usual.
Informing Richard did not cross my mind because all I wanted was going home, having a shower and sleeping.
I entered my car and zoomed out of the hospital premises on top speed. I was just about a half way through the journey when I noticed the flat tire at the
driver’s side of the car. I must have skipped it in my rush because it was at zero level.
This struck me as odd and strange because I just had the tires changed a week ago.
This is frustrating, I thought as I parked beside the road to see what I can do. What does a girl know about a mechanic’s job? I dialed my mechanic but his number was switched off. I did not sight any roadside mechanic so I did what anyone in my situation would do – do the job
myself.
I got out my spare tire from the boot, my jack and wheel spanner. Just as I was going about my business, a car parked in front of mine but I was beyond caring. I placed the jack under the car and started pumping it
in order to lift the car.
“Who do we have here?” I heard behind me and the voice registered immediately I heard it.
I turned slowly and saw the very person who owned the voice.
“what are you doing here, Kelvin?” I asked surprised that he was actually there and even
more surprised that I could
recollect his voice.
“I was just driving by and saw you. I don’t need to look twice to recognize you, even in the dark.”
He responded with a smile
which I found increasingly
annoying by the minute.
“That’s great. You can go now, after all, you can see that I am busy”. I said and continued my work.
“No” he responded sharply.
“I can’t possibly leave you here to do this. I am sure you don’t have the slightest idea about what you are doing. Don’t let me pass the chance to save a damsel in distress, especially when the damsel is you. What
happened between us should be in the past now.
We are Christians”. He said
and with feeling? I can’t believe it.
I looked at him feeling slightly irritated. He gently shoved me aside and took over the job without permission. I folded my
hands across my chest as I
watched him fix the tire
almost effortlessly.
Something told me that this
is no chance meeting and I kept that thought at the back of my mind.
He was through about 15 minutes later and I thanked him for his help but he blocked me unexpectedly as I made to enter my car, causing me to bump into
him. I righted myself and
faced him with a questioning glare and he backed down.
“I just… I just thought we
could have a drink nearby,
you know, to catch up on
lost time” he said.
“Oh… I don’t think it would
be a good idea. You know,
having people see us
together might create a
wrong impression and I
would like to avoid that.
I
am happily married and I
don’t want rumours getting
in the way of my happily
ever after. Seeing that you
are not wearing a wedding
ring, it suggests that you
are not married, so it is best
to stay away from your Ex
in order to encourage
ladies to look in your
direction. Besides, we are
Christians, right? Thanks
again and have a nice day” I
said in one breath and
before he could think of
stopping me, I was already
in my car with the doors
firmly locked. I pulled out
and headed home.
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Oyinade moved confidently
towards Richard’s office to
give a report about some
patients. Her dressing
would be described as
anything but descent.
Her
skirt was tight enough to
display the enormous load
she was carrying and her
shirt was not able to
withhold the overflow of
flesh and her cleavage was
in public display. She had
decided that the foreplay
was long overdue; she
needed to get what she
wanted.
Richard raised his eyes
when she entered and his
eyes seemed to linger a bit
more than they usually did,
she noted with satisfaction.
She did not wait for
permission before she sat
down, crossing her legs in
front of her. Richard
noticed all these gestures
but did not say a word.
She set about her job, using her
most fascinating voice and
trying to be as accountable
as possible. When she was done, all she heard was,
“Alright, you can leave now”
from her boss.
She stood up slowly and was at the door when she heard Richard calling her.
She smiled victoriously but faced Richard looking indifferent. For the first
time, Richard faced her fully.
It was as if he was seeing her for the very first time.
“Why are you dressed so indecently?” he asked suddenly. Oyin was speechless. That was not the question she was
expecting.
“You have to always
remember that this is a
hospital and not a hotel. If
you wish to remain in this
hospital, holding the
position you presently are,
you would have to dress
moderately. Do you
understand me?” he said
with seriousness written all
over him.
Oyinade’s throat became
thick. She could not stand
the humiliation. She
muttered her apologies and
vanished to her office
where she cried tears of
disgrace and annoyance.
She picked up her phone
and dialed Ronke’s number.
“Carry out plan B now” she
ordered immediately Ronke
picked.
“What is the matter again
girl, that is not our plan”
she heard over the receiver.
“I don’t give a d--n. Do it now” she yelled and the line
went dead. She started pacing the office in anger.
TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW MORNING
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