Smiles of the heart( Obianuju II)

Scars

Obianuju

Cold, almost primeval shivers ran down my spine and I felt all the hairs stand up at the back of my neck.

Did this just happen? I stood rooted to the spot.

Frightening thoughts raced through my mind and I began to panic.

Will Demi break up with me? No. Never. I can't allow that to happen.

"Ademilade." I rushed out of the room,but before I could cross the passage, a strong hand curled around my biceps and dragged me back into the room——Landon.

"He is gone."The calmness in his voice made my head explode.

After the havoc he caused, he got to be kidding me!

I spun around angrily and landed a slap on his right cheek.

"Why are you bent on destroying me?" I yelled.

He touched the affected cheek lightly, pain filling in his eyes. "How did I destroy you?" He looked lost for a moment. "You never told me you had a boyfriend."

"A fiance."I corrected, looking daggers at him.

"How am I suppose to know that?"he snickered . "It is not like I am a wizard who reads people mind or a sorcerer who knows black magic .You should have told me all this from the onset." he half yelled.

I felt my throat swell shut,making it impossible to swallow and hard to breathe.

He was right.I was the cause of everything.

Oh God! I panicked.What will I do now? How will I get Demilade to forgive me?

"See Obianuju." Landon sighed and ran his hands through his hair. "I understand how you feel and I am deeply sorry for everything. I mean I should have known a beautiful lady like you wouldn't be single, but I guess I was just too selfish." he mumbled the latter part,but I heard him clearly.

"I wished this never happened." he continued. " I really wished your boyfriend ....."He paused and looked away . "Do you mind that I call and explain everything thing to him?"

I shook my head slightly as I was at loss for words

"Alright then." he started towards the entrance, hesitated, then turned around and faced me.

"I hope you will still consider me as your friend".he smiled lightly and with that, walked out of the room.

Tears welled in my eyes. I didn't know what to think or how to deal with the pain in my heart, I was so confused.

All I wanted was for my fiancé to forgive me.

Reaching for my phone, I dialled his number, but it rang until his voicemail picked up. I dialled it again, but it was still the same, he was not picking.

Oh God!My numb leg gave way beneath me and I stumbled clumsily to the bed and began to cry.

It was at this moment I realised I made a big mistake and if I could have it over again, I would do it so much differently.

"Are you gonna just sit there and cry." The sudden sound of Shakirat's voice startled me.

I quickly turned in the direction and saw her in front of the door, standing with her arms akimbo.

"Shakirat." I called softly.

I had expected her to ignore me or mock at me, but she didn't. Instead she raced over and hug me.

"Don't cry baby." she hushed.

"Demi... I .." I choked on my words. "I want to see Demi."

"You will see him." She rocked me back and forth in her arms, much like quieting a restless baby.

"Will he ever forgive me?" My voice came out as a hoarse whisper.

She pulled out of the hug and studied my face intently for a moment.

"Did you do it?"

"Do what?" I stared at her, totally confused.

She exhaled deeply. "I overheard the girls in the first room saying you kissed ..........."

"He forced me." I cut in. "Landon initiated the kiss, he took me by surprise. You have got to believe me, I will never do that to Ademilade."I spoke in a rush,as if my life depended on it.

I desperately needed someone to believe me!

"I believe you."she said calmly.

"Thanks." I let out the breathe I never knew I was holding.

"But you need to retrace your steps and set things straight ." she quickly added.

"Alright." I nodded keenly. "How will I do that?"

"We will travel to Lagos tomorrow,and you will have a chance to beg him."

"You will go with me?" My eyes widened in disbelief.

She smiled and nodded. "What are friends for?"

"Oh dear!"I held her close and buried my head in her shoulder.

"I am so sorry, so s-sorry for insulting you." I apologised.

"It is alright." She patted my back. "I was not in a good mood either. I am sorry for taking out my anger on you."

"Did something happen?" I asked softly.

"It is Usman. We had a minor quarrel and he broke.... broke up with me."her voice cracked with the strain.

My heart sank within me, for I felt her sadness.

"I love you." I muttered, not knowing what else to say.

She wrapped her hands around me. "I love you too."

I smiled inwardly and outwardly.

We may not be sisters by blood, but we were sisters by heart.

Ademilade

Loud screams were pouring into my ears ceaselessly, making my heart pound faster as I struggled to get out of the car.

"He is alive oooo." A lone voice screamed. "The boy is alive."

I scoffed silently. Was I dead before? I finally got out of the car and staggered on trembling legs to retain my balance.

"Are you alright?" A thousand bodies hover around me like I am some sort of prey.

"My phone." I began pushing them away. "I need my phone."

"Oh my God! he is bleeding from his head"

"Are you sure he is mentally stable?"

"He seems to be from a wealthy family."

"Look at how his car is all smashed up.........."I overheard the snatches of their whisperings and gossips.

They got to be kidding me. "I need my phone please." I screamed loudly.

"It is broken."a voice wove out of the crowd.

Damn! I looked around the unfamiliar surrounding. What will I do now?

I suddenly remembered the smaller phone I had tucked into my jean pocket earlier on and fished out for it.

it wasn't broken, thanks goodness!!

My head spun around in circles as I scrolled through, searching for a friend's contact and found Tobi's number.

I quickly dialled it and he picked on the second ring.

"Hello Demi." he greeted first.

"I need your help man." I choked out my words. "I had an accident and ..............."

"Where are you?"his voice was strong and clear.

Where am I? I looked around . "I am at a T-junction, close to a ......" I paused to steady my breathe. "C-close to a beer parlour." I scanned my eyes as I read out the name. "Olad Joint."

"Alright." he simply said and ended the phone call.

Phew! I took a last look at the condemned Toyota Venza and started toward the beer parlour when the phone began ringing.

I stopped in my steps and stared down at it to check out the caller and noticed it was an unsaved number.

Who is this? I received it.

"Hello Troy." The American accent voice was crisp and clean.

"Lily." I called out in surprise.

"Yeah, You guessed right."She chuckled. "I saw this number in your resume and decided to check ........" She trailed off. "Why is that place noisy? Where the hell are you?"

"I am fine ma."

"No Troy." She raised her voice. "Don't dare lie to me."

I heaved a deep sigh. "I got into a minor accident, but I am .........".

"Goodness gracious." her loud screams drowned my voice. "Where are you?"

I ran my hands through my hair, hesitating.

Should I tell her or should I not tell her?

"I said where are you?"she screamed into the phone.

"Olad Joint." I found myself answering.

"Alright. Stay where you are, I am coming right away."

With that, She ended the phone call.

Disoriented, I walked into the bar, ignoring the curious stares people threw at me.

"I need a bottle of brandy please." I shouted as I sat down beside an aisle seat.

I wanted to forget all of my pains , and that is exactly what I am going to do. I am gonna drink till I can remember the pains no more.

Oluwatobiloba

My heart felt heavy with sadness and raced with anxiety.I quickly put on a shirt, slid into a palm slippers, picked up my car key and dashed out of the room, literally flying down the stairs into the sitting room and met my fiancée shaking her bloated body to the rhythm of a music playing on the television.

It feels good seeing her this way.

"Baby." She giggled . "Come and join me."

Good heavens! Is she a witch or what? how did she know I was behind her?

I forced a chuckle. "I really wish to dance with you, but I urgently need to attend to something."

"Something like?"She turned around to face me. "Your other girlfriend needs abi?" Her facial expression was priceless,it spelt trouble.

"C'mon babe." I moved closer to her. "You should know I would never cheat on you."

"How do you expect me to believe that?"She frowned. "When you do call ladies in secret at night."

"They are customers Funmi." I retorted. "How many times do I need to explain that to you?"

"Erm.... me... I don't know." She held unto my clothes. "All I know is that you aren't leaving this house today."she nagged

My nostrils flared as I stared down at her.

Oh God!please give me the strength to hold back my anger.

"Demi had an accident."I spoke to her calmly.

"Blood Of Jesus."She let go of me in an instant and began whimpering and crying like the little girl she was.

"Tell me he is alright please."

"He is." I assured her. "I need to go pick him up."

"Go."She screamed. "What are you waiting for? Go pick him up. Nothing must happen to Ademilade, nothing must happen to my friend's fiancée.....:"

I rushed out of the house before she changed her mind on going with me.

Tsk...Tsk... Tsk.... my crazy wife to be!!!

I pulled the car door open and climbed into the driver seat, about to start the car when my phone began ringing.

I reached into my trouser pocket for it to check out the caller and noticed it was Ademilade.

I received it right away.

"You need not come." he slurred. "Lily is coming for me."

"Lily?" I snickered. Who the hell is Lily? "You alright?" I asked instead.

"Yes. Lily is coming for me." he repeated.

"Stay where you are man, you are drunk."

"Of course I am." he agreed. "I want to forget my pain, I want to forget about Obianuju."

"But why?" I gasped, my voice barely a whisper.

"Because she is stuck right in my head." he replied.

"Isn't it how it is ......." I trailed off when I noticed the call was no longer connected.

What the heck is going on?

Ademilade

The second drink was much stronger than the first,Half way through, I regretted it. Two sips after that, I was too drunk too care, so I kept on drinking, not until I heard someone call my name.

I looked in the direction and saw two Lily's running toward me.

Jeez! I never knew she had a twin!

"Oh my gawd! Troy, what have you done to yourself?"

"Is this your twin sister?" My eyes rolled to the back of my head as I spoke.

"Come let's go, You are already wasted." One of the Lily pulled me up to my feet and held my hand,leading me to only God knows where.

Next, I found myself in a moving car with blare music blasting out of the radio.

I listened halfheartedly to the music and all I could think about was Obianuju.

Sh*t! She hasn't only stolen my mind, she controls it in whichever way she pleases.

"Argh!" I screamed out in frustration. How am I ever gonna forget about her?

The car skidded to a halt in front of a big house and with Lily's help, I alighted from it and found myself on a big bed

How I got there, I couldn't tell. I was oblivious to what was going on around me.

Finally! I heard the sound of the door opening and I turned in the direction just in time to see a girl walk in.

"Who are you?" I started to sit up, grimaced, and sank back weakly against the pillow.

"Don't hurt yourself." She rushed to hold me. "I am Emma." She introduced and helped me sit up in bed.

"Emma." I muttered under my breathe.

"Lily's daughter."She quickly added. "We have met before remember?"

I nodded slowly, not entirely sure of myself as my brain was all foggy.

"Good."she moved closer and began dabbing my forehead with a wet towel.

"Ouch." I winced in the process.

"Sorry."She said softly . "You have a cut on your forehead."

Oh right!I almost didn't notice it!

"How deep is it?"

"Very deep." She breathes and planted a kiss on my temple. "but I can make it go away." she kissed me below the earlobe, and then left a hot trail of kisses all the way to my lips, making my d**k twitch.

What is she doing to me? I tried so hard to resist, but she explored my mouth, hotly igniting the flame of fire in me.

D**n! I rolled her over and kissed her,hot, deep and quick.

"F**k!" She gasped as I slipped my fingers beneath the inside edge of her gown,unzipping it.

She wriggled out of the gown and it fell to the floor.

"I want you now Troy." She moaned out loudly.

I rose then and undid my fly, pulling out my hard d**k. I hesitated for a moment,my heart pounding, before I penetrated into her and began thrusting in and out with all the anger in me.

TBC