Smiles of the heart( Obianuju II)

Betrayed

Obianuju

The concert finally ended, and the crowd began to slowly disperse, most of them following behind Landon as they begged him to sign on their clothes.

Tsk....Tsk.....Tsk.......so annoying!

"Do you want to get his autograph too?" Shakirat snapped at me and only then did I realise that I have been standing and gawping at Landon like a fool.

"No." I chuckled nervously. "I am too beautiful for that."

"Really?"she sniggered . "You wouldn't know that when you were foolishly twerking and bouncing on his laps."

"C,mon babe." I threw back my head and laughed heartily . "It is just a dance."

"Is that what you think?"She questioned. "Fine! Oya tell me, where then is your engagement ring?"

"Erm.....It is ....inside my bag." I stuttered my response. "It was kind of itching me so ...erm......I removed ......."

"You removed it so Landon wouldn't see it."she accused.

"And why would I do that?" I frowned at her words.

"Simple! because you are getting attracted to him."

"Hell no." I half yelled, suddenly becoming furious. "That will never happen. I am forever attracted to Demilade and nothing is gonna change about that."

A faint smile crept across her face. "That was all I wanted to hear you say."

"Whatever." I picked up my bag and made to leave the hall when a masculine voice asked close behind me.

"Are you gonna leave without informing me?"——Landon.

I stopped in my steps, turning around to meet his Intense gaze.

"No." I looked away. "It is not like that."

"How then is it like?"he chuckled softly. "You wanted to escape from me?"

I smiled lightly, hearing the laughter in his voice. "No."

"Let me have your digit then".

"My digit." I glanced at Shakirat who had this puzzled look on her face. "Erm.... no... I mean......."he snatched my phone out of my hands and began punching in his numbers.

This is so crazy! I let my gaze wander around the hall and noticed the angry stares ladies threw at me, it was like they wanted to eat me raw.

Well! I wouldn't blame them, their favourite artist was giving me all his attention.

I smiled proudly, holding my head up high.

If they want to die, they should go ahead.

"Here." Landon handed the phone back to me. "A call with enter."

Almost immediately, my phone began ringing and I stared down at it to check out the caller and noticed it was an unsaved number.

"That is my number."he whispered . "Save it."

"Alright."I nodded.

"Do you mind if I drop you off at your hostel?" he looked at Shakirat and then back at me.

"No thanks." I politely declined. "We will find our way."

"Why?" he appeared disappointed.

"We came in my car." I explained

"Oh."he exclaimed softly. "I didn't know you drive. Good night". he leaned in to peck my forehead.

I blushed lightly. "Good night." I scurried out of the hall so Shakirat wouldn't see the sparkle in my eyes.

*

The night was dark and the weather chilly.

I got to my car, only to see Susanna standing beside it.

What does she want??

"Obianuju."her eyes were devoid of all expression . "What business do you have with Landon?"

Like seriously! Is this why she is here?

"None that concerns you." I snapped at her.

She quickly smiled and gave a small laugh as if it was a joke. "Keep on enjoying with Landon, he suits you better than Ademilade."

I scoffed silently. "What are you trying to say?"

"It is an advice."She stated. "If you don't value what you have, someone else who knows the value won't hesitate to steal it from you."

"And that someone can't be a b***h like you."Shakirat fired at her.

When did she get here??

"And look who is here." Susanna rolled her eyes at her. " Obianuju's grandmother."

"Yes, her grandmother who is gonna disfigure your face if you don't leave here this moment." Shakirat glared at her.

Susanna glared back at her. "You don't even match up to me." She insulted, walked past her in the opposite direction.

"Don't mind her." I brushed the insult aside. "She is just a delusional fool."

Shakirat merely nodded, opened the car door and climbed into the passenger seat.

I heaved a sigh and followed, sliding into the driver seat next to her. I then

Started the car and drove into the cold night, back to the hostel.

Ademilade

"What are you still doing?" Kewe called out from the sitting room. "Do you want to sleep in there?"

"I am coming."I quickly slid my feet into a black palm slippers and picked up my car key,dashing out of the room into the sitting room and found him pacing up and down restlessly.

I chuckled lightly . "Is this how deep you have gotten into clubbing?"

"Shut up."he hissed loudly. "This is not about clubbing, it is about catching up with a good friend."

"hmmmh! Alright ooooo." I reached for the remote on the sofa and switched off the television. "Let's us go."

With that, we walked out of the house into the dark night.

I fiddled with the key and inserted it into the lock,closing the door; then I placed the key underneath the foot mat and jumped down the balcony to my car.

Opening the door, I slipped into the driver seat next to Kewe who was already settled in.

"Is there a curfew here?" he questioned.

"Yes." I glanced at him. "Why did you ask?"

"It is Susanna." he sighed. "I kind of told her about our clubbing tonight and she insisted on coming."

"Tonight?" I gaped at him in utter disbelief. "No man, it is too risky."

"I told her same, but she is just too stubborn." he began typing into his phone. "Let me see if I can convince her to leave tomorrow morning."

"Tomorrow morning." I retorted . "Isn't she gonna wait for the weekend lect........"I paused, trailing when I remembered she was a year ahead of my fiancee . "Never mind." I started the vehicle, driving slowly out of the compound. Then I stepped on the brake, increasing the speed as I drove through the tarred road to Eliana clubhouse&hotel.

*

The name ELIANA stood out boldly in front of the gigantic white building, giving little or no space for the beautiful flowers surrounding it.

"Who is Eliana?" Kewe asked as I drove over a side walk.

"Tobi's unborn daughter." I slowly pulled out of the road, parking out in front of the clubhouse.

"Wow! This is magnificent." he praised. "Tobi really put a lot of effort into creating this."

"Sure." I stepped out of the car, admiring the beautiful art of work,

I could never be tired of staring at it. The reflection of the light around it made it even more beautiful.

Mehn! I couldn't wait to be in Tobi's shoes, I would build an empire for my own child.

"Let's go inside." Kewe tapped my shoulder lightly.

From his voice, I could tell he was equally mesmerised.

Without a word, I led the way into the club, my eyes at alert as I scanned through numerous faces for Tobi, only to see him seated at a secluded corner, a familiar face beside him ——- Bola.

"Bola." I called out excitedly and only then did they notice me.

"Demi." Bola sprang up to his feet and rushed to hug me. "How are you?" He pulled out of the hug and his gaze landed on———

"Kewe." he hailed loudly, not minding the scene he had created.

I smiled lightly and walked up to Tobi who was watching us,a dull smile plastered on his face.

"Hey stranger." he lit a cigar and puffed at it twice. "Where in this world have you been?"

I chuckled lightly and sat down opposite him.

He was clearly high on smoke!

"Work." I replied him.

"And Obianuju?" he continued. "You told me she would be coming over this weekend right?"

"Yes, but an impromptu weekend Lecture spoilt the plan." I told him. "How is Funmi?" I asked after his fiancée.

"That one." he hissed loudly. "She is probably looking for who to kill with her endless tantrums."

"Has it gotten that worst?"

"My brother". he exhaled deeply. "Even to go home is like a war to me, that woman needs just a second to raise my blood pressure. I am putting up with all of her trash because of my child, else I would have ..........."he trailed off when Kewe joined us.

"Awfar Tobi." He greeted. "I am sorry for the awkward greeting, but that girl."he nodded toward a slim girl seated close to the window. "I want to F**k her."

Tobi laughed. "I bet you couldn't stop staring at her hot body."

"Yes oooooo." Kewe agreed. "Is she up for the night?"

"Sure." Tobi nodded . "Her name is Shakirat, the most sought after runs girl in this club."

Kewe face turned pale in an instant. "What ....did ... you ... say .....her..... name is again?" he picked his words. "Shakirat?"

Tobi nodded slowly. "You alright?""

"Yes." he replied sharply and began walking toward the girl table.

I followed him with my eyes, watching him whisper into the girl's ear.

What is wrong with him? I wondered. When did he even start taking a liking to slim girls? The Kewe I knew loves thick and curvy girls................

"Demi." Tobi snapped his fingers in front of me.

"Erm ....yes......" I quickly composed myself . "What were you saying?"

He scoffed. "I was asking if you need a girl for the night."

"No thanks." I politely declined

"What then do you need?"

"A good place to lay my head." I replied ."I have lost all interest in partying."

He smiled lightly. "I understand. There is a vacant room upstairs, the third one by the right."

"Alright." I dragged myself to my feet and picked up my car key.

"Good night." I bade and ran up the stairs before he could respond.

Then I walked through the long passage,stopping in front of the third door.

The door was closed, but not locked so I pushed it open and walked in to see a very spacious room.

"Thank goodness." I kicked my slippers off and dropped on the bed.

I was so damn tired!

Fishing my phone out of my pocket, I dialled my baby's number, but it rang until her voicemail picked up.

I guess she is already asleep . I laid down, pulling up the covers and was asleep immediately.

*

The next morning.

*

The voices in my head became more insistent and loud as I slowly opened my eyes to see Kewe staring down at me.

"Wake up man, it is already morning."

Morning! I looked towards the window and the bright light flashed into my eyes.

Squinting at it , I looked away immediately.

"This is 11:00am."Kewe continued. "We need to get going."

I stretched my arm and yawned deeply . "Let us stay a little longer now."

"We can't."he replied sharply ."Susanna is almost at the house."

Jeez! no wonder he disturbed my sleep.

"Please hurry up, I will be waiting downstairs." he muttered and walked out of the room.

I got out of the bed then and dragged myself into the bathroom where I found a new toothbrush and paste.

Using them, I quickly brushed my teeth and washed my face; then I returned the room, put on my slippers, picked up my car key and phone and walked out of the room, climbing down the stairs into the bar and met Kewe conversing with the same slim lady of yesterday.

"Hey". I called for his attention.

He slowly shifted his gaze to me. "You ready?"

"Isn't it obvious." I snickered.

He chuckled lightly and shifted his gaze back to the girl.

"We will see some other time."he leaned in to kiss her forehead. "Thanks so much for the night."

I scoffed silently. What a crazy i***t! . "Can we go now please?"I began tapping my right foot on the floor.

"Sure." He stood up and carefully adjusted his cloth. "Let us go." he led the way out of the club and to my car.

"How about Tobi?" I climbed into the driver seat.

"He left for home not quite long." he replied. "His pregnant girlfriend.............."he paused and began tapping his fingers on his head. "What is that her name again?"

"Funmi." I came to his rescue.

"Yes Funmi. She called screaming at him to return home.

"Oh." I nodded slowly, making a mental note to call Tobi.

I just pray he doesn't loose it on her,women at times can be frustrating.

Exhaling deeply , I started the car and drove out of the big compound heading for home.

*

We got home by 12:00pm sharp and I drove through the huge gate and parked out in front of my apartment.

Alighting, I noticed a fair chubby girl leaning against Kewe's car, staring down at her phone.

"Susanna."Kewe cried excitedly and my Jaws dropped

The girl is Susanna, unbelievable!

Compared to the last time I saw her,she looked fatter and more beautiful.

"Kewe." She smiled lightly. "How are ........"Kewe enveloped her in a hug before she could complete her statement.

I smiled lightly, watching them, my heart aching for Obianuju.

How I wish she was here with me?

At that moment, Susanna released herself from the hug. "Hi Demi." She casted down her eyes shyly. "How are you?"

"Fine." I walked past her to the balcony and reached for the key which was underneath the foot mat and opened the door.

"Home sweet home." I walked into the sitting room, straight to the refrigerator. I opened it and took out a canned food and strolled to the sofa, collapsing on it.

I was so famished!

Picking up the remote, I switched on the television, searching for my favourite channel—DaVinci Tv when Susanna and Kewe came in.

"Kewe told me this apartment belongs to you."Susanna giggled as she sat down on the sofa opposite me.

I glanced at Kewe and shook my head slightly.

Must he say everything.

She chuckled nervously,seeing the way I completely ignored her.

"I actually didn't mean it that way, I was only trying to start up a conversation."

She wants to start up a conversation, Fine!

I looked up at her. "When last did you see my fiancee?"

Her eyes dropped, and disappointment flashed across her face.

Just what I had expected.

"I saw her last night." her voice was so low. "At Landon's concert."

"Landon?" I arched my eyebrow. "Who is he?"

"Like seriously." Kewe gaped at me in disbelief . "You mean you don't know the popular hip-hop artist, the one who sang "paying for my brother sin."

"Oh that Landon." I muttered to myself, still confused by her words. "What was Obianuju doing at his concert?"

That was the one question I wanted asking.

She and Kewe exchanged puzzled look. "What else would she be doing there if not to dance. In fact you need to see the way she was twerking on his laps." She got off the sofa and came to sit beside me. "Wait let me show you". she sounded so excited as she flipped her phone open and held it up for me to see.

A video recording began playing.

It was the video of a lady twerking and whining as the so called Landon held to her waist.

My hands began trembling and my breathing became slow and heavy.

I honestly do not want to believe that the dancing s**t in the video was my fiancée, the woman whom I love more than everything in this entire world.

TBC

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