Smiles of the heart( Obianuju II)

The plan

Lily Hampton sat in a dark room, the only light coming from a light bulb in the passage outside.

Her gaze was fixed intently on the laptop in front of her as she typed into it with trembling fingers.

What could be wrong?She frowned and proceeded to the next page, but it was the same as the first, her access to MacAdams hospital private funds was being denied.

"No it can't be."she slammed the laptop shut and fisted her hand in her hair. "This can't be happening."

Anger and panic bubbled within her.With a roar, she hurled the laptop on the wall. The device slammed against the wall and came shattering down.

She stood up in a huff and began pacing up and down the room restlessly, her face clouded with confusion.

What am I gonna do? She reached for her phone which was on the bed and dialled a foreign number.The person picked up half way through the second ring.

"Lily." A feminine voice rang out through. "How are .........."

"What is going on Tania?"Lily cut in angrily. "Why am I being denied access to the hospital private funds?"

"Oh that."Tania sighed deeply. "The MacAdam's lawyer was present at the meeting last week and she demanded full access to the hospital files." She explained.

"What?" Lily shrieked, disgust and disbelief mingling her anger. "How dare she! Louisa last will states that I preside over the hospital........"

"But not until her son turns 23." Tania asserted.

Lily bit at the upper lips nervously. How could she have forgotten that? she thought within. Isn't that the reason why she travelled down here?

Troy is almost 23, and she wanted to keep him close. She wanted to own him before his mother's lawyer—Anastasia contacts him.

"You there?" Tania's voice made her angrier.

"Yes." She snapped at her. "What were you doing when all this were happening? You are my lawyer, for crying out loud!!

"I know." Tania sighed again. "but it is tougher than I had expected. You need to get the boy in the palm of your hand, isn't that why Emma is with you??"

Lily felt an intense wave of emotion swept over her and she smiled to herself.

"Sure, I will do just that." she ended the phone call and tossed the phone on the bed.

"Emma." She called out loudly.

"Yes mum."A girly voice answered from the next room

Lily switched on the light bulb and sat on the edge of the bed,forcing a smile as she waited for her daughter.

Almost immediately, the door creaked and Emma tiptoed into the room,as if scared of making a sound.

"You called for me mother." Her gaze fell on the broken laptop and she looked away immediately.

"Yes baby."Lily smiled sweetly. "I want to know your progress so far with the plan."

"What plan?"Emma tried to feign ignorance, but her eyes were probably filled of fear instead.

"I am talking about Troy." Lily thundered,suddenly becoming furious.

"Oh." Emma took a step backward. "Troy is fine; in fact he sent his regards, saying you are the best director he has ever known." She flattered.

All she wanted was for her mother to drop her gaze,her deadly gaze which was beginning to send shivers down her spine.

"Is that so?" Lily stood up and moved closer to her. "Did Troy really say that about me?"

"Yes he....."Emma choked on her words and had to start again. "Yes he did."

"Liar." Lily screamed and slapped her hard across the face. "How dare you lie to me!"She looked daggers at her

"I am sorry mum." Emma whimpered,trying so hard not to cry. "I did everything you asked me to do. I called him , I checked on him.........."

"Did you sleep with him?" Lily's voice was flat and levelled.

"Yes." Emma nodded. "Just that once."

"Good." Lily smiled inwardly and poked Emma's breast through her cloth." Does it hurt?"

Emma shook her head. "I was on the ............"

"Shut up." Lily glared at her with the same deadly look, the one she has come to dread.

"He has a fiancee."she said in an attempt to convince her mother,

For although she likes Troy, she didn't want to interfere in his relationship.

"That doesn't mean." Lily brushed it aside. "He will dump her as soon as he is trapped."

"But what if it doesn't work?" Emma looked into her mother's eyes.

"Of course it will." Lily smirked evilly. "I haven't come this far to give up so easily."

Emma averted her gaze from her and looked down at the floor, restless and scared.

She was scared for herself ,and also scared for Troy.

*

Ademilade.

I blinked my eyes open groggily, wincing at the bright sunlight that flooded my face,

It was morning already.

Stretching, I turned my full body sideways and wrapped my hands around Obianuju who was sleeping peacefully beside me.

"Wakey Wakey sleepy head." I leaned down and kissed her cheek softly and she rolled her head, finally touching my lips briefly with hers.

So she had been awake!!!

"When did you wake?" I trailed a finger down her neck, between her exposed breast, and rested my hand on her belly.

"I have been awake for a while now ." She replied. "I barely slept."

"Why?"I arched an eyebrow at her

"Is it not you."she frowned. "You drilled me so hard last night, and now I am hurting."

I stifled a laugh, and she gave me a side long glance.

"But you encouraged me with your loud moaning sounds."I teased.

"Go away jor." she glared at me and turned away, staring at the window.

Oh no! I wasn't ready at all for her tantrums.

I heaved a sigh and drew her closer,forcing her to face me. "I am sorry."

"No you are not." She frowned,but I heard the smile in her voice.

Like seriously! so she is messing around with me.

"Come here." I planted soft kisses on her ear and the back of the neck.

"Stop! You are tickling me" she giggled, grabbing me in a tight hug as she laughed.

The sudden sound of my cellphone ringing shattered our fun and I reluctantly reached for it to check out the caller and noticed it was Lily.

Why is she calling? I wondered, receiving it.

"Troy." Her American accented voice rang out through. "You need to be in the office today."

"Today?" I muttered in disbelief. "But it is a weekend ma."

"That is not an excuse."She snapped at me. "You work in a hospital, not in a school."

"Fine! Fine!" I exhaled deeply. "Can I come tomorrow morning? I am with my fiancee right now."

"No." She screamed over the phone and hung up on me.

What the heck!!

"Who was that?" Obianuju asked

"The hospital director."I got out of bed and placed the phone on the drawer. "I need to be in the office today."

"Han! Han." She sat back and folded her arms across her breast. "But you wanted to spend the weekend with na."

"Yes, but it won't be possible anymore." I leaned forward to peck her,and with that, walked into the bathroom.

Taking off my clothes, I turned on the shower and had a quick bath, then I put back the clothes on and returned to the room to see Obianuju already dressed.

"You didn't shower." I stared at her in surprise as I hadn't expected that from her.

"I will do that when I get to my room." She replied nonchalantly and walked out of the room.

I sighed deeply,knowing she was angry. But what can I do? nothing.

I simply put on my shoes, picked up my phone and followed behind her out of the room, down the stairs, and outside to my car.

I pulled the car door open and slid into the driver seat beside her, then I started the car and drove out of the hotel compound, up the untarred road, heading to her hostel.

*

Obianuju

I couldn't believe he changed our plan so easily, just a phone call and he is acting all different.

Gosh! Why am I finding it so hard understand him? It is because of his work right? I glanced at him and met his worried gaze for a split second.

A feeling of heaviness shrunk to the pit of my stomach and I sobered up instantly.

"I am sorry." I apologised and he heaved a sigh.

"I should be the one saying that." he reached out and clasped my hand tightly. "I am sorry baby."

I smiled lightly and sank into the seat,my heart fully understanding him.

*

We got to my hostel and he pulled out of the road, and into the compound, right beside my new car.

I went silent for a while, staring at it with proud eyes,

It is mine, it is really mine.

"Baby."Demi called out softly and I slowly shifted my attention to him

"Thanks." I muttered.

He nodded slowly and lazily brushed a strand of hair from my face. "I will miss you."he stroked my cheek lightly.

"I will miss you too." I leaned in to kiss him, the feel of his lips so infuriating and placating. "Good bye." I opened the car door and forced myself to step down, unhappy, trying so hard not to cry.

"I love you." he waved me goodbye and slowly drove out of the compound.

I stood there and watched his car till it disappeared around a corner, then I climbed up the balcony and walked through the passage to my room.

I pushed the door open and entered the room just in time to see Shakirat zip up Chichi's dress.

Good gracious! I completely forgot she was leaving today.

"Chichi." I sauntered over to her. "I am truly sorry."

She looked in my direction and smiled lightly

"It is alright, I knew for a long time that I had lost you to Ademilade"

"Haba!" I glanced at Shakirat helplessly. "It is not like that. You should know I can't trade you for anything."

"Awwwh!" She blew me a kiss. "Neither can I, well! not unless the money is plenty."She stuck her tongue out at me.

"Naughty child". I glared at her and she giggled lightly, her voice so harmonious and free that at that moment I had no worries and no doubt.

Suddenly, a car horn sounded from outside and she picked up her school bag.

"The driver is already here." She ran out of the room screaming.

Shakirat and I exchanged looks, and then burst out laughing.

"She is so funny." Shakirat remarked

I nodded in response and walked out of the room behind Chichi, trying unsuccessfully to keep up with her long strides till we got outside where the driver was patiently waiting.

"Good morning ma'am." he greeted me politely.

"Morning." I smiled lightly and waved at Chichi as she climbed into the car. "Call me when you get home."

"I will think about it." She slammed the door shut and stuck her head out of the window. "And help me thank Demi for the money."

Now I understand why she didn't query me, the money did the trick.

"Alright."I watched the car hit the road, moving at a normal speed, and then returned to the room,only to see Shakirat dancing around the room excitedly.

"Gist me na." I kicked off my slippers and collapsed on the bed.

"It is Kewe."A soft blush rose to her cheeks. "he asked me to be his girlfriend."

"And you agreed right?"

"No na."She grinned sheepishly. "I can't just accept like that, I have to do small shakara first."

"Ode!"I hissed loudly and stared down at my phone wallpaper.

It was a model picture of Ademilade in a doctor uniform.

A big tear rolled down my eyes, dropping on the phone as I kissed it.

I was already missing him!

*

Ademilade

Finally! After hours of driving, I got home. I drove through the opened gate, into the compound and parked out in front of my apartment.

Opening the car door, I stepped down and closed the door behind me,walking to the front porch.

As expected, the door was locked so I reached under the foot mat for the key and unlocked it. I pushed the door open and walked into the sparkling neat sitting room.

I smiled inwardly in satisfaction and ran lightly up the stairs to my room.

Entering, I tossed my phone on the bed, kicked off my shoes and walked into the bathroom.

I took off my clothes, brushed my teeth and had a shower. I returned to the room feeling refreshed and ambled to the wardrobe, reaching into it for an ironed all black outfit which I hurriedly wore.

Then I hastily put on a loafer, combed my hair, picked up my phone and dashed out of the room, down the short stairs, and outside to my car.

Pulling the door open, I got into the driver seat and started the car and drove to the hospital.

*

By the time I arrived at the hospital, it was past noon.

I got down from the car and strode into the building and noticed Lily standing in the hallway, close to the reception.

"Lily...erm..... Miss Hampton." I quickly corrected myself and increased my pace to close the distance between us.

"You are finally here." She smiled lightly. "Go join your friend and sort out the files of the accident victims last week."

"Is that it?" I stared at her in disbelief. "Is this the reason you asked me to report to office? to sort out files."

"Yes Troy." She looked me straight in the eyes. "You will be assigned to two of them later in the day, so buckle up! Buckle up, child. No time to spare for fiancées."She rolled her eyes at me and walked away in the opposite direction.

I scoffed silently. Impossible! I briskly walked into my office and stopped short.

Emma was standing right there beside Kewe, looking into whatever he was writing.

"What are you doing here?"I bawled and only then did they notice me.

"Baby."She rushed to me, attempting to hug me, but I pushed her away from me. "I thought I warned you never to call me that again." I glared hard at her.

"Oh." She smiled lightly. "Should I call you hubby instead."She winked at me and walked past me out of the room.

I stood dumbstruck, shocked by her words.

Hubby! she must be sick in the head.

"What is going on?" Kewe questioned.

"Nothing."I quickly regained my composure. "She is just delusional." I walked to my desk and sat down.

"Hmmm Demi."He looked at me accusingly. "Did you sleep with her?"

At the moment, I knew there was no point lying to him because my action screams out the answer

"Yes." I bit my lips. "And I deeply regret it."

*

TBC

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