Smiles of the heart( Obianuju II)

Love and forgiveness

OBIANUJU

A familiar scent filled my nostrils, invading all of my senses. Blinking several times, I opened my eyes more slowly, allowing them time to adjust to the dark room.

A hand was wrapped around me and I turned my full body sideways and saw Ademilade sleeping peacefully beside me.

Is this a dream? I sat up in bed and rubbed my eyes to clear them. I wasn't dreaming but was actually awake. He was right beside me.

When did he get here? I hastily flipped on the light switch and bright light flooded the room.

It was then I saw his face clearly, his handsome face.

I couldn't restrain my smile, knowing fully well that he truly loves me and that I was so important to him.

I caressed his jaw, trailing my fingers over his face until I got to his lips, then I leaned over and kissed his cheek.

He rolled over and laid an arm across my waist, cuddling me close without waking.

I watched him intently for a few moments longer and then laid back down in bed.

"I love you Demi." I snuggled into his shoulder.

"I love you too."he whispered in my ear.

Wait a minute! Has he been awake all this time?

"And I will never let you go."he sounded so sincere, his voice full of emotion.

A warm feeling coursed through me, settling in my heart. My fear, my distrust for him was over. I trusted him, completely, absolutely, totally, at last.

"Same with me." I spoke into his chest.

"Thanks."he stroked my hair and kissed my forehead. "Let's sleep."

Where is Shakirat? I had wanted to ask, but decided against it,

I will do that tomorrow.

"Alright."I simply said and closed my eyes,listening to the sound of his heart beat till I fell asleep.

*

A light tap on my shoulder Jolted me out of sleep.

Stretching, I yawned softly and opened my blurry eyes to see Ademilade staring down at me.

"Good morning baby."he greeted first.

"Morning."I glanced at the wall clock and noticed it 8: 00am.

"Oh my God." I jumped out of the bed and proceeded to take off my clothes

"Are you having morning classes today?"he asked

"No." I looked at him in the mirror and caught him staring at my a*s. I smiled inwardly,but maintained a straight face. "I need to submit a class project."

"Oh." he looked away and muttered something inaudible.

I arched my eyebrow at him. "What did you say?"

"Nothing." he looked back at me and smiled.

"Ademilade." I gave him a playful glare and he chuckled lightly.

"Fine." he exhaled deeply. "I want you to follow me home."

Like seriously! My skin tingled uncomfortably and I spun around to face him. "What ....about ..the ...girl?" my voice cracked as I spoke . "Have... you ...settled ...things ...with her?"

"Will you go with me?" he ignored my questions, staring at me with those killer eyes of his.

I scoffed silently. What an annoying jerk!!

"Yes." I walked into the bathroom. "But you will have to wait till I am done in school."

"Sure."he agreed.

Brushing my teeth, I stepped into the bathtub and had a quick bath.I returned to the room just in time to see him slid into a skinny denim jean trouser.

"Have you bathed?" I walked past him to the wardrobe, feeling his eyes on me.

"Yes."he choked out his response.

"Alright ooo." I reached into the wardrobe for a black gown along with matching undies and hurriedly changed into it.

"How do I look?" I smiled lightly seeing the sparkle in his eyes.

"Beautiful." his looked me up and down. "But different."

I frowned at his words. "What do you mean by that?"

A slow smile spread across his face and he dipped his hand into his breast pocket and pulled out a ———

"My ring?"I opened my eyes wide in astonishment.

"Yes." he nodded slowly. "Will you accept me back?"the look on his face was priceless.

"Yes. Yes. Yes." I jumped into his arms and kissed him deeply on his lips.

This was all I needed to hear.

He returned the kiss long and deep,his passion flying through me, leaving me breathless and aching for more.

"I want you Ade." I breathe into his mouth.

"No." he bit my lips lightly. "You have an assignment to submit." he reminded, bringing me back to my senses.

I gently broke the embrace and stepped away, smiling foolishly as he slid the ring into my finger.

"What about Shakirat?"I finally asked.

He shrugged his shoulder lightly. "At the hotel probably."

"Hotel." I stared at him confused. "Why .....I mean....how?"

"I rented a room for her." he explained. "Or were you expecting her to sleep here with us?"

I smirked lightly. "No." I slid my feet into black shoes and brushed my hair. I reached for my pink backpack and began to throw in some clothes when Demi stopped me.

"You will wear mine."

"Alright." I readily agreed and dropped the backpack on the floor; then I reached for my handbag and phone. "Let's us go." I walked ahead of him out of the room and locked the door,placing the key under the foot mat.

"Let me help you."he offered. "Your bag looks heavy."

"Awwww." I smiled sweetly at him and handed the bag to him, walking beside him through the passage, down the balcony, and to his car.

He pulled the door open and held it open for me. "Get in."

"Thanks."My smile widened and I climbed into the passenger seat, feeling like a princess.

"You are welcome."He closed the door behind me and walked around the car,sliding into the driver seat.

Starting the car, he slowly drove out of the compound, up the tarred road to the school.

*

Getting to school, Demi slowed down the car and parked out in front of my faculty building.

"So........"he turned off the engine. "When will you be done?"

"hmmmmh." I shrugged my shoulders. "In about twenty minutes."I grabbed my bag off the backseat and straightened my hair.

"Alright."he nodded slightly. "I will be waiting."

Without a word, I stepped out of the the car and rushed into the building, climbing up the stairs into the lecture room.

My eyes wandered around for Shakirat and I found her seated in the front row close to the window, her eyes glued to her phone.

I smiled lightly and sauntered up to her.

"Hi bestie." I greeted her.

She raised her head and looked at me.

"Hi."she smiled lightly. "How was your night?" She winked at me. "I trust it was...fun."she laid emphasis on the last word with a roll of her eyes.

"Shut up." I glared at her and she laughed.

"Or did I lie?"

"You did." I snorted and reached into my bag for the project work. "Can you please help me submit it?"

"But why?" She frowned at me. "You going somewhere?"

"I am travelling." I told her. "Demi asked me to go with him."

"And the pregnant lady?" she arched her eyebrow.

"I don't know."I bit my lips to stop myself from shaking, but I knew the fear showed in my eyes. "And I don't care." I pointed out to her and marched out of the hall, my mind racing at a hundred thoughts a second.

"I will never let you go."I repeated Ademilade words in my head and dashed down the stairs, and outside to his car and found him talking with —-Susanna.

A sharp pang of jealousy overwhelmed me and I marched up to them.

"What are you doing with her?" I half yelled.

"We are just talking babe." he replied

"No." I frowned at him. "I don't want you talking to her again."

For a moment he simply gaze into my eyes, and then he drew a deep breathe.

"Get in." he simply instructed and gave Susanna an apologetic smile.

"It is alright." She assured him.

Whatever! I opened the car door and stuck my tongue out to her before climbing into the front seat.

"I never knew you were this jealous." He chided as he got in beside me.

"Now you know." I snickered

"Jeez!" He shook his head lightly and started the car, slowly driving the road.

I relaxed and sank into the seat, a contented smile on my face.

*

Emma

The mid-morning sun was warm, and its slanting rays shone into the open window ,lighting up the sitting room.

I sat there on the sofa, my legs crossed,eating and watching the television when my cellphone began ringing.

I reached for it to check out the caller and noticed it was my mum.

My heart skipped a beat. Why is she calling? I received it with trembling hands.

"Good morning mu..........:"

"Come to my office right now." She hung up the call.

Oh no! The phone slipped out of my hands and I jolted out of the sofa. What does she want again? I wondered as I climbed up the short stairs to the room beside Troy's room.

I walked in and hurriedly put on a white sandal, flung a scarf around my neck and jammed a shearling hat on my head. Then I returned to the sitting room, picked up my car key and dashed out of the house,closing the door behind me.

I stepped down the balcony, ignoring the awkward stares the neighbours threw at me.

Oh yeah! They must be wondering who I am.

Hello! I am Troy's girlfriend. I giggled to myself and pulled the car door open, climbing into the driver seat.

I started the car and slowly drove out of the compound, up the tarred road to ——Top most hospital.

*

In spite of the heavy traffic , I arrived at the hospital on time.

I drove through the drive way and pulled up in the parking lot, right beside my mum's car.

Alighting, I absentmindedly walked into the building, my mind clouded with fear and bumped into Troy's friend right in the hallway.

"I am sorry." I quickly apologised.

"Crazy bitch." he cursed at me and walked in the opposite direction.

I followed him with my gaze till he was out of sight and then I slowly walked to my mum's office.

Knocking twice, I walked in to see her seated behind her desk, her head stuck in a big book.

"I am here mum." I announced my presence.

"Hi baby." She tore her gaze away from the book to looked me. "How are you?"

"I am fine." I kept my eyes down trying to avoid her gaze.

"And Troy?" She continued. "Why is he not in work today?"

"He w-went to....."my voice caught in my throat and I had to start again. "He went to see his fiancée."

"What?" She shrieked and leapt up to her feet. "And you did nothing about it?"She retorted in disbelief.

I swallowed hard and nodded, reining in my panic.

What did she expect me to do?

"You should have stopped him." She half yelled. "We are halfway through the plan and can't afford to make any mistake."

"I am sorry."I muttered,not knowing what else to say.

She remained quiet for a moment, lost in her own thoughts,and then exhaled deeply.

"Has he touched you ever since?"

I looked at her and shook my head slightly. "No."

"D**n!"She banged her fist on the table. "Why are you so dumb?"she eyed me coldly. "You are meant to seduce him, for crying out loud!"

"I tried to, but he didn't spare me as much as a glance." I told her.

She scoffed and reached into her drawer for a bottle of pills. "Here." She threw it to me.

I stared down at the bottle and then back at her.

"What should I do with it?"

"Use it dummy." She sat back on her chair. "It will help boost your immune system."

"Alright mum." I smiled lightly at her.

"You can go." She dismissed me with the wave of her hand.

Without a word, I tucked the bottle of pills into my pocket and started towards the entrance

"Today is your dad death anniversary."Her words brought me to a standstill.

Death anniversary! Something in me twisted and my whole body trembled from shock and pain, the fear seeming to chill me.

"Or have you forgotten?" She drawled.

I turned around and met her cold gaze.

She wasn't reminding me, she was threatening me.

*

Ademilade

Finally! After a three hour drive, we got to the house.

I drove through the gate into the compound and parked out in front of my apartment, right beside Emma's car.

"What the heck!" I hit the steering wheel three times in anger.

"What is wrong?" Obianuju looked at me curiously,

"Nothing." I gritted my teeth and forced a smile.

Her empty gaze shifted momentarily from me to the window. "She is still here right?"

"Who?" I feigned ignorance

"The pregnant lady." She drawled.

My heart drummed so hard that I thought my chest would explode. "It is not what you think, I asked her to leave, I never imagined she would still be here." I spoke in a rush,fearing that she might leave again.

"Chill baby." She chuckled lightly. "You don't need to say much, I believe you." She opened the car door and slid her legs out one by one.

I blinked in surprise as I wasn't quite expecting that:

"C,'mon."She tapped the car to get my attention. "Let's go in"

Heaving a deep sigh, I alighted from the car and slammed the door shut. We walked straight into the sitting room and met Emma seated on the sofa, her legs folded beneath her, as if practicing yoga.

"Good afternoon." Obianuju greeted her.

"Hi."she slowly looked in our direction and her

eyes brightened as she saw me. "How are you Troy?"

"Fine." I grunted my response and shifted my attention to Obianuju, searching her gaze for any traces of anger, but found none. I finally sighed. "You are hungry?" I asked her.

"No." She touched her flat tummy. "The rice I ate is still in here."I smiled hearing the smile in her voice.

"Alright."I led the way upstairs to the room.

Entering, my Jaw dropped at the sight before me.

The room was very messy and untidy with cigarette butt litters and empty bottles scattered around

"Sh*t!"I curled up my fingers tightly and mentally scolded myself for being so forgetful.

"So you have started smoking again?"Obianuju looked at me accusingly.

"No....Yes..... No....." I ran my hand through my hair. Gosh! What am I even saying?

"I understand." her smile was sardonic, yet her eyes held a glint of humor. "You were depressed right?" She collapsed on the bed and proceeded to pull off her shoes.

I nodded slowly,wondering what was going on in her head

Why is she acting calm despite everything?

"Are you sure you are alright?" I was forced to ask.

"Yep." She replied,popping the p. "Why did you ask?"

"I am just surprised......."I paused trailing off when Emma called out my name from the next room.

"Why the hell is she calling?" I scoffed.

"Go answer her." Obianuju spoke softly.

She got to be kidding me!

"Hell no." I retorted. "I will do no such thing."

"But she needs you." She insisted.

I stared at her in utter disbelief, shaking my head. "Are you for real right now?"

She nodded. "Please go to her."She begged. "You should at least know the reason why she is calling."

"Fine." I reluctantly agreed and marched out of the room and into the next room. I found Emma on the bed shivering.

"What is wrong?" I asked her.

"Cold." She sneezed. "I am having a cold."

"Sorry." I merely said and turned off the ac."Any thing else?"I tapped my foot on the floor impatiently.

"Please Stay with me." She rasped.

"F**k you." I cursed at her and stormed out of the room in anger.

How dare she!

I returned to my room and found Obianuju laying on the bed n***d.

My eyes practically popped out of its socket. Is she trying to seduce me or what? I moved closer to the bed and fell in between her legs.

I need no invitation from her, she was mine and mine alone.

I kissed her long and deep, the feel of her soft lips against mine both infuriating and placating.

"Demi." She moaned out softly and tapped me gently in the testicles.

Fuck! I couldn't hold back any longer.

I bit her shoulder lightly, moving her finger over her folds,working her into a frenzy. I pulled out and flipped her around so that she was on all fours.

"I want to f**k you from behind." I gently grazed her earlobe. "Are you okay with that?"

She nodded. "But be gentle on me please."

"Alright." I hastily unfasten my jean and pulled it down along with my brief. Then I cuddled down behind her and entered her in one single thrust.

"Argh." She gasped and held the bed for support as I thrust in and out of her roughly.

"Oh God."She screamed. "Please Demi." her body trembled with each thrust I make. "Release.... inside ...me please, I ....also .....want to...be...pregnant ....with ...your ... child."

I paused for a moment to stare at her. Is this the reason why she seduced me? To get me to release inside her.

"Please ......Demi." She begged.

"But you are still in school." I tried to talk her out of it.

"I don't care."She threw her head back in pleasure, meeting my slow thrust.

"Fine." Her wish was my command.

I increased my pace ,thrusting into her harder and faster, feeling my o****m building up.

"I am cumming."I vibrated and shot wads of c*m deep inside her again and again until my d**k was empty and my body spent.

Then we rolled together on the bed pulling the covers over us and I held her to me, running my hand all over her body lightly.

"I love you."she spoke weakly.

"I love you too." I smiled lightly,knowing she has forgiven me completely.

TBC

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