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Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page, Onitsha (2025)

04/09/2025

"I'm finished, what do I do now. How do I even convince him that Billy was just a friend..... Maybe I should just do as Mama had advised. I can't defend myself enough here..... But how did he get to know about Billy, to the point they met and f0ught. Did he check my phone or did someone tell him about Billy?" She pondered as she sat hunched over on the bed.

After that, she summoned courage and left for the living room.

As soon as she got there, she knelt before Jeff.

"Jeff, I'm sorry about what happened. Please forgive me."

"Don't you ever say that to me. I hàte you for all these. See what your chèating has caused me. Just make sure you don't come closer," he roared.

"I understand how you feel. I'm deeply sorry."

"You are a very stewpeed woman. I had always suspected that you were seeing another man. Now that I've confirmed it, you both want to end my life. It will never work for both of you, rather, you will be the one to go down."

Simi was startled, but she took it as a harmless threat coming from an angry man.

She continued kneeling without saying a word.

"Get out of my face. I can never forgive you for what you did!" Jeff shouted.

Simi got up sluggishly and went back into the bedroom, looking extremely remorseful and guilty.

Her feelings were not only for the discovery of the relationship but for the humiliation Jeff endured because of her, the bruises on his face, the anger in his eyes, and the disappointment that had replaced the little trust he ever had for her.

She believed a man could feel this way if only he loved his wife.

She decided to do all she could to make things better or at least the way they were before the incident.

So when Simi got into the bedroom, she quickly changed and left the house.

Shade saw the way her father shouted at her mother and decided not to ask her mummy further questions. In her little mind, she believed they were just having their usual disagreement and Daddy had just got an injury on his face.

Soon after, Simi walked in with a nylon bag. She had gone to get some pain relievers from a nearby pharmacy.

She then went to the kitchen and collected some food and a satchet water.

"Jeff, please get up. I want you to eat and take some medication," She said while bringing a side stool closer.

"Keep it there, I will take them when I want," he mumbled.

"OK."

She kept them on the stool.

"The dosage is written on each pack," she continued.

Jeff didn't reply to her, so she left.

Later in the day, Jeff had his bath, ate the food and took the medication. Simi went and cleared the table after that.

She was readily available for him that day. She didn't bother doing her school work because that day was Friday and she still had a few days to do them.

At night, he ate some food and the medication and went to bed. Simi wanted to speak with him but he barely looked at her. His shoulders carried a heaviness she believed she had put there. So she let him be.

The following night, Simi decided to try out something as her husband wasn't yet ready to forgive her.

Immediately she saw that he had gone to bed, she wore a short transparent night gown with nothing under and went to lie beside him.

She held him tight from behind, ran her hand from his chest area and down the abd0men.

When it seemed like it was getting to him, he quickly shoved off her hand.

Simi, tried to continue but he pushed her hard and she went and curled up towards the other end of the bed.

Even after that, she continued showing him love and care and he wouldn't reciprocate it but she didn't stop. She felt she deserved the punishment or whatever he was doing.

Days passed and Jeff's attitude did not soften. He became more distant and cold as if he had been looking for an opportunity to be meaner to her.

On Monday afternoon, after Simi and her child had come back from school.
Lady B called her and requested that she come to her restaurant as soon as possible.

Simi thought about why she requested to see her for a little moment and then decided to go.

Later on, she got to the place and they exchanged pleasantries.

"Billy called me, complaining that you no longer take his calls," Lady B said.

"Yes, I don't want to do again. Let me suffer in my marriage. Can you imagine that Billy fought my husband?"

"Did you hear his own side of the story?"

"What else does he want to say. I trusted him with my marital problems and all he could do was beat my husband up. No I'm not doing again."

"He said your husband came to where you people agreed to meet and started insulting him. He said it got to a point where they were sent out of the place. They got out and he started the f!ght."

Simi became calm and thoughtful.

"Did you ask yourself how your husband got to know about the place? Or did you tell him?"

Simi was still calm but later didn't want to give in.

"Lady B, I don't care anymore about Billy. Let me focus on my marriage for now."

"Don't you think you are making a mistake from the way you are handling this?"

"I don't think I'm making any mistakes. Please I want to go and prepare dinner for my family."

"Ok," Lady B said in defeat.

Simi left for her place afterwards.

That same day, in the evening, Jeff packed his bag and left for his work even without telling his wife.

TO BE CONTINUED......

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

02/09/2025

A couple of hours later at Jeff's house, Jeff lay on the living room sofa idly. He hasn't changed his clothes or cleaned up. His face was a bit swollen and the thin line of bl00d still on his mouth.

Soon after, the entrance door creaked open and Simi and her child walked in with their bags, looking tired.

They both greeted Jeff but he didn't answer any of them.

Simi didn't bother about that because she had gotten used to his attitude.

So she headed to the bedroom immediately without looking in his direction.

Shade stole a glance at him before following her mother into the bedroom.

Shade got before her mother and stood.

"Go and drop your bag and change," Simi said to her.

"Ok, I will do that. Mummy, there's bl00d on daddy's mouth."

"How did you see that?" She asked, looking concerned.

"Go and look at his face, you will see it."

Simi dropped her bag and went back to the living room at once. She then confirmed that her daughter was telling the truth. She even saw that Jeff's face was swollen and his clothes looked dirty.

She became worried.

"Jeff, what happened to you?" She asked gently.

Jeff gave a long hiss and refused to speak.

Simi, not knowing how else to react turned to go back to the bedroom.

"Is it not your fault? Your plan is for him to end my life so that you both can continue with your n0nsensical relationship."

He sounded like gibberish to Simi and she turned.

"What are you talking about, Jeff. What happened to you," Simi continued with so much concern.

"Go and ask your boyfriend."

"Boyfriend?" She muttered, looking confused.

Jeff was quiet.

"I don't know what you are talking about. I don't have a boyfriend. You need to do something about this as soon as possible," she complained trying to touch his face.

He sprang up immediately.

"If you don't get those filthy hands off me, you will regret ever stepping your feet in this house?!!"

Simi became scared and gently went back into the bedroom.

She sat on the bed, wondering what could have caused the injuries on his face. She was then pondering over his statements to know if she would get a reasonable point from them.

All of a sudden, her phone began to ring from her bag. She reached for her bag, took out her phone, and saw it was her mother who was calling.

She picked up the call.

"Good afternoon mama."

"Good afternoon. Are you back from work," Mama asked over the phone.

"Yes, we just got back. I haven't even changed."

"Ok, Simi, what did your husband do to you. Who did you send to beat him up?"

"Mama, please tell me what he told you because I don't understand all this."

"He said your boyfriend beat him up. So, you now have a boyfriend. This isn’t how I raised you, Simi."

"Mama, I'm still surprised because I don't have a boyfriend and I didn't send anybody to beat him up."

"He said you always talk with the person on the phone even in his presence."

At that moment, Simi was quiet. She tried to connect what they were saying to Billy but it doesn't make much sense still.

"Where did you learn all this from. I don't want your husband to throw you out oo you better behave yourself. Go and beg him for forgiveness and do anything you can to make him happy.," Mama continued.

But Simi was still thinking.

"Are you there?"

"Yes Mama, I've heard you," she accepted.

"Your husband is the only man you should focus your attention on. That's what married women do. Disconnect whatever you have with any other man and focus on your husband. You don't have any excuses to look outside."

"OK. Mama."

"Bye bye."

"Bye, ma."

Mama ended the call.

Simi didn't know exactly what happened yet but she was shocked that Jeff was quick to report her to her mother when she had never told her all he had been doing.

After that, she remembered that Billy had called earlier. She quickly called him back to also clear some of her doubts.

He picked up immediately.

"Hi dear," he greeted over the phone.

"Hi Billy, please did you meet with my husband," Simi asked, going straight to the point.

"Yes, that's why I've been ca..."

"Jesus!!" she cut in.

"I can explain, dear. I .."

"Why did you do that?!"

"Simi, can you listen?"

"Did I send you to h!t him. Do you know the gravity of what you've done? So what's the point of trusting you with my marital problems? Why did you bèat him up? See what you've caused now!"

"Can you let me talk?"

"Mtcheeew.."

Simi ended the call.

Billy called back immediately but she busied the call and switched off her phone.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

01/09/2025

Some minutes later, Jeff alighted from a bus and walked down into the compound where the fancy restaurant where Billy and Simi had met the other day was located.

Soon after, he got into the building, his eyes scanning the room angrily.

At a private corner close to the window, was Billy, seated and busy with his phone.

Jeff looked towards the window side and recognised Billy. He looked exactly as the image he had seen on his display picture.

Jeff headed to the place at once.

He got before Billy's table and stood.

"Billy!" He called, as if he wanted to confirm whether he was the one.

"Yes, any problem?" Billy asked suspiciously.

Jeff smiled mischievously.

"So, it's you," he continued.

"What do you mean. Who are you please," Bill queried, looking confused.

"I am Simi's husband."

"Oh, nice meeting you," he said while stretching his hand in a handshake.

Jeff ignored the gesture with a frowned face.

Billy focused his gaze on him.

"You are the one sleeping with my wife!"

"What?!" Billy exclaimed, looking around in embarrassment.

"Oh yes! You think I don't know. In your little mind, you believe you can come in and fix what isn't broken. Look at you, a c0ward who talks to women who already have husbands."

Billy became uncomfortable.

At that moment, prying eyes were watching from different corners of the room.

"Can we go outside and talk," Billy said politely, standing up to leave.

"I go nowhere! We will sort it out here and now!!"

All of a sudden, a young man who was a staff of the restaurant walked up to them.

"Sirs, you are disturbing the peace of this environment. For the comfort of our other customers, I'll have to ask you to take your conversation outside, please."

Jeff glared at the staff and then shifted his look to Billy. After a moment, he headed to the exit while Billy followed him gently.

When they got outside, Jeff wanted to continue talking immediately but Billy continued moving so they could leave the compound. Jeff followed him and they got out, standing in front of the gate.

"I hate to be disrespected. I can't deny that I know who your wife is but you are accusing me wrongly," Billy said calmly.

"Get out! You think I'm here to listen to the tràsh you are spilling."

"I am trying so hard to respect you but you are pushing me...."

"What will you do, f00l. You are here waiting for my wife. Don't you have anything else to do, j0bless man."

"Did you come here to insult me? Can't we just sort things out amicably?"

"You are an idi0t for telling me that."

"I really pity your wife for harbouring someone like you. I can't do this with you."

Billy took a few steps to leave but Jeff pulled him back hard by his shirt.

"C0ward! Where are you going?"

"Are you okay?!"

Jeff rushed and slàpped his face.

Billy angrily returned the gesture.

Jeff threw punches at him. Billy returned them in defence. Then a full f!ght ensued.

A few persons who had been watching them since they got out stood at a distance feeding their eyes.

The gatekeeper who also worked as the security officer of the restaurant, rushed to separate them, shouting at the top of his voice and pleading for them to stop.

As he got there, stray blows landed on his head and back and he quickly left them and ran into the compound. He didn't care to call for help afterwards.

The f!ght continued, Billy overpowered Jeff and he staggered and fell, panting.

Billy stopped and watched him pitifully.

The entire confrontation felt empty and pointless to him. He felt he had been forced to fight.

He turned and walked away with so much regret. He didn't look back as he made his way to his car.

A passerby then went and helped Jeff to stand. Jeff with bruises on his face and a thin line of bl**0d at the corner of his mouth got up quickly as if to show he wasn't defeated.

But as he got up, he didn't look for Billy. He quickly walked down the road to find a bus that would take him home.

At the same time, inside the school premises, Simi was standing before her pupils reading some sentences from the board while the pupils repeated after her.

Suddenly her phone began to vibrate on her table.

She paused and went to check who it was.

He saw it was Billy.

She busied the call and put her phone on silent.

"I will call him when we dismiss," she muttered and went back to her work.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

30/08/2025

"Where are you coming from?" Jeff questioned as he sprang up from the sofa.

Simi, surprised to see him in the house, paused for a moment before answering him.

"I went to see a friend."

"Which friend?"

"How many of my friends do you know," Simi asked smartly.

Jeff was thoughtful but furious.

"When did you start caring about my movements. Mtcheeew!! Excuse me."

Simi angrily left for the bedroom.

As she got there, she sat on the bed looking exhausted.

"Phew! That was close. I almost thought he knew..... Thank goodness I used my wisdom. Why is he back, that's unusual. He doesn't stay out of home for anything less than 2 weeks before. It's barely one week since he left."

On the other hand, Jeff was seated hunched over and was lost in thought. Something was telling him that his wife was lying to him.

"I don't know why I feel strongly that she had started crooked movements. I've been here for close to an hour and I don't think it's a friend that she went to see..... These days she's always on her phone, smiling and having fun.... Someone is making her happy and it must be a man.... I must find out what she's hiding....
.....I know that she sees men when I'm away.... my instincts are always right. This is why I had to come back. I wasn't breathing well over there, I feel someone is making her happy...
....Now that I'm home, I will monitor her movements and activities. She thinks I'm a fool. I will use this one week to get the information I need. After, I will go back to my place of work."

After that, Jeff made it a point of duty to uncover the secret he believed his wife was hiding. The idea that another man could be the reason for her joy was an unbearable ins*ult to his sense of ownership.

He devoted his time to monitoring Simi, his negligence was then replaced by a cold, calculating gaze on Simi.

He would leave the house and come in unexpectedly, his eyes scanning the whole apartment as if searching for a clue.

As the day went by, he believed what he was looking for could be in her phone because there were no other clues elsewhere.

He started looking for an opportunity to take her phone and go through it but Simi was always with her phone while cooking and even in the bathroom.

One night, around midnight, Jeff got out of bed and quietly went to the living room. He met Simi sleeping heavily.
He started looking for her phone.

He saw the phone clutched in her hand.

He knelt down and carefully reached for it, but just as his fingers brushed the screen, she moved. He quickly pulled his hand back and silently slipped back into the dark bedroom to sleep as the mission wasn't successful.

The following night, he got up again and tiptoed to the living room, and began to look for her phone.

Luckily enough, he found the phone on the sofa but she wasn't lying on it. He quietly took it and went back to the bedroom.

He swiped the phone and unlocked it.

He quickly started scrolling through her messages and call logs. After that, he opened the WhatsApp app and began to check all the chats there.

He focused on the most recent chats and then saw Simi's conversation with Billy.

He started reading through..

His jaw tightened as he saw what he had been looking for.

After reading all their chats, he kept the phone beside him and was thoughtful.

A new plan began to form in his mind. He wasn't going to just watch anymore. He was going to act, he promised.

After a little moment, he picked up the phone, scrolled back to Billy's chats with Simi, and began to type.

After typing he sent the message and waited.

After a little moment, there was a reply.

He smiled and continued typing.

A few minutes later, he looked fulfilled as he was done with the conversation.

He took back the phone from where he had picked it up. Simi was still in a deep sleep then.

After that, he went to sleep.

The following day, Simi and her child got prepared and left for school while her husband stayed behind.

Around 11 that morning, Jeff got dressed and left the house.

TO BE CONTINUED.....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

29/08/2025

"Hi, are you still awake?" Simi sent, starting up another conversation with Billy that same night.

She hadn't been able to sleep after their last conversation.

"Yes," he replied immediately as if he knew she would come back.

"Ok.... It's about your request."

"Ok, what about it?"

"Let's see, just a casual meeting."

"Oh, that's beautiful. Thanks so much for understanding."

"You are welcome."

"Where would you love us to meet. Any place of your choice?"

"Ummh, I don't know. You said you live in this town...., I guess you will know a better place, it shouldn't be too private though."

"Ummh, ok, I'll text you a place soon. When is it going to be?"

"This weekend. Saturday preferably."

"Good, thank you so much."

"Let me catch some sleep."

"Alright dear, good night."

"Good night."

They both stopped typing.

Simi dropped her phone beside her on the couch, and a big smile spread across her face.

She knew in that moment that she wasn't just enjoying the conversation, she was beginning to feel like Billy was more than just an online friend. Going to see him wouldn't be a bad idea anyway.

A couple of days later, on the Saturday, around 2 pm, Simi was all dressed up and ready to leave the house.

She wore a beautiful casual gown and matching shoes and accessories. She stood before her mirror checking herself out.

She paused and breathed out deeply.

"I don't know why I'm feeling nervous.
Are married women forbidden from having male friends?.... No, he's just a friend, nothing more. I think I'm just excited to see him for the very first time."

She breathed out deeply again and continued checking herself out.

When she was finally satisfied with her looks, she took her handbag and left the house for the location that Silly had sent earlier.

She had already left Shade under the care of her neighbour.

Some minutes later, Simi alighted from a bus and headed into a compound housing a fancy restaurant.

Soon after, she got into the restaurant and was looking around.

A few persons were there busy with their activities.

A cute young man seated at a table at one end waved at Simi.

Billy's picture flashed in her head as she saw the man.

"Yeah, that's him," she whispered as she headed to the table.

As soon as she got there, they exchanged greetings excitedly and she sat before him.

"You look good," Billy said as he admired her.

"You look good too," she reciprocated shyly, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm.

Billy was exactly as she'd pictured him: kind eyes, a gentle smile, and an easy grace.

They started discussing freely as they had been doing online. Simi was no longer nervous then. Curiosity, and a powerful longing for human connection, won out over caution.

Simi was vibing freely until they brought up about her husband's behaviour, her mood changed.

"It could have been better, if he had hidden that side of himself. But how do you feel knowing all that and still going down with him?" Billy asked looking curious.

Simi faked a smile.

"I'm serious, I want to know."

"I haven't done that with him in recent times."

"Are you for real. You didn't want to?"

"He didn't want to. I used to beg for it but it got to a point.... and I stopped."

"How did you cope?"

"Self-control," she said smiling.

"It's not fair that you have to go without it. It is his obligation to make you happy in that aspect."

Simi was quiet but looking defeated.

"You can still achieve that happiness..; with someone new."

He held her hand, and his thumb stroked the back of her hand gently.

Simi understood the message he was passing. His words were the light at the end of a long tunnel.

For a moment, she imagined the easy comfort, the escape from the suffocating issues at home, the sweet revenge of it all. But then, a quiet resolve settled over her. She gently withdrew her hand and looked him directly in the eye.

"Billy, you are so kind," she complimented, despite the tremor she felt inside.

Billy was quiet and watching her.

"Our conversations have meant more to me than you could ever know. But I'm a married woman. I .. I can't do that to my husband."

Billy was surprised but still mute.

She breathed out deeply and continued.

"I won't pretend things at home are perfect, but I made a vow. It's not something I can just... walk away from. I'm sorry."

Her gaze filled with a mixture of sadness and quiet strength.

Billy felt disappointed, the hope in his eyes started extinguishing. He didn't argue or push. He simply nodded, his smile fading into a look of solemn understanding.

"I understand," he said.

The special offer was gone, replaced by the reality of the boundary she had just drawn.

"Thank you for understanding," Simi responded.

"Do you care for a drink?"

She nodded.

Billy then called the attention of one of the waiters and they made their orders.

Soon after, the waiter brought some drinks and two plates of grilled meat.

They started eating and drinking while discussing freely.

About an hour later, they were done.

Billy cleared the bill and they went outside.

"I had a really good time here," Simi confessed.

"Same here, thanks for coming. It shows you trust me."

She smiled.

"Let's go over to my car, let me drop you off."

Simi was silent but her face showed disapproval.

"Seems you aren't comfortable with it."

"Yes, I don't think it's a nice idea."

"OK, I respect your choice. Let me get a taxi to drop you off."

"OK."

They both walked to the gate and he got a taxi and paid the driver. Simi entered and they drove off.

Billy went back to where his car was parked, opened the door, entered and drove off.

Some minutes later, around 4 pm Simi got to her house and was surprised that the door wasn't locked as she had left it.

She walked in curiously and saw Jeff lying on the couch.

TO BE CONTINUED.....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

28/08/2025

Happy birthday to the best Mom in the whole wide world! 😍😍😍

Words can't fully express how much I love you.
The way you saw my struggles from miles away, just from my pictures, you saw pains behind my smiles and flew to be by my side when I needed you most—that's a love like no other.

You've always been my rock, my greatest support, and my sweet mom.

Thank you for everything.
God will keep keeping you for us.

I will ensure you will always lack nothing 🙌🙌

You will keep reaping the fruits of your labour, and I wish you many more fruitful and happy years.

You deserve all the joy and peace in the world.

Happy birthday to my world's best, Nwunye Emma Mbuke. You are loved 😍 ❤️

20/08/2025

"You are the sweetest thing I have ever had since," Jeff hailed audibly from the bedroom.

He's been saying those words and more audibly without knowing that Simi was far gone in sleep to hear them. It was a few minutes past 5 that morning but Simi was still enjoying her sleep.

"I wish you would never leave me. Your type is rare, you can make a man look young not some women who would make their men look older than their age. I wish I had met you a long time ago. You are my peace," he continued.

The lady blushed as she dressed up to leave.

When she was done, both of them walked out of the bedroom.
As they walked past the living room to the outside, they heard Simi snoring from the sofa. Jeff stealthily looked towards her direction and saw her sleeping peacefully.

He frowned and slowed down but the lady hastened him and they went outside.

After seeing the lady off, he got back into the living room looking angry and defeated. He never knew Simi had been sleeping all that while. He was thinking that she was listening to all their conversation and actions.

He paced around for a moment and went into the bedroom.

Later that morning, he was in bed but wide awake, looking worried. Simi and their child had left for school already.

All of a sudden, his phone began to ring from a side table.

He quickly reached for the phone and saw the name of the caller 'Mr Yinka,'.

His heart skipped and he quickly got off the bed.

Mr Yinka was his unit manager at the company where he works.

He picked it up.

"Hello, sir! Good day sir!" Jeff greeted.

"Where have you been, Jeff?" the caller sounded sharp and full of fury.

Jeff's eyes widened in fear.

"I've been trying to reach you for the past three days! And why are the depots in Abuja and Kaduna complaining about not receiving their deliveries?" Mr Yinka continued.

"Sir, I.." Jeff stammered, trying to form an excuse.

"I don't want to hear any excuses!" Mr Yinka cut in.

Jeff became mute.

"The depot managers are calling me every hour, asking for their stock. The Abuja branch is practically empty! Do you know how much money we're losing because of your negligence?"

"Sir, I.. I.. I'm sorry... I had a family emergency. My mother has been very ill, and I had to travel home to be with her."

Mr Yinka paused for a little while before continuing.

"Family emergency? Jeff, you've been working with us for five years. You know the protocol. You were supposed to inform me immediately! A simple phone call would have been enough. Instead, you just vanished, leaving our business hanging!"

"Sir, please I'm sorry. It was a sudden thing, and I didn't think straight. I'm on my way back now. I'll begin delivery as soon as I can."

"Jeff, your negligence has caused a setback for the company. I am warning you, if this happens again, there will be serious consequences. This is your last warning."

"Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. It will never happen again."

Mr Yinka then hung up.

Jeff tossed his phone on the bed and with a sense of urgency, he began to pack his bag.

After that, he dressed up and left with the bag.

He didn't care to wait for Simi and Shade to come home.

Later that day, in the night, Simi was all alone in the living room scrolling through her phone.

"Hi dear. How are you this evening?" WhatsApp notified Billy's message.

Simi opened and message and replied.

"I'm good, good evening."

"Good evening. How was your day?"

"Great!"

"I hope nobody is making you angry."

"Lol, yes."

"That's good."

"He has left for work."

"Really? This evening?"

"No. In the afternoon before we got back from school."

"Ok, if you wouldn't mind, let's hang out somewhere, cool and peaceful.."

Simi refused to reply to that.

"Never mind. I was just trying to make you feel better."

"It's ok."

"Let me leave you to get some sleep."

"Alright. Good night."

"Good night."

Billy stopped typing.

Simi turned off the data and kept her phone beside her.

She then focused her gaze on the ceiling waiting for sleep.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

19/08/2025

Jeff was in the bedroom alone around midnight, the room was dark, with just a thin line of moonlight coming through the blinds.
He sat on the edge of the bed and was hunched over, his elbows on his knees, and his hands clasped tightly together. He fixed his eyes on a point on the floor, but he wasn't really looking at the floor.

He fumed and his brow creased in a deep frown, as he was lost in his own thoughts.

A few minutes later, looking a bit fulfilled, he sat up and made an angry gesture with his hand, showing a silent promise of revenge.

After that, he got into bed and pulled the covers over himself to sleep.

He was supposed to leave for his job that day but he lingered around for a reason best known to him.

The following evening, Jeff was still not gone but he wasn't at home.

Later in the night, around 11:30, Shade was deeply asleep while Simi was in the living room busy with her phone.

All of a sudden, she heard a knock at her door. As she was about to get up, the knock came again and again aggressively.

She knew it must be her husband, as he hadn't left for his job yet, and she didn't care enough to ask him why.

Simi sluggishly went and opened the door.

It was Jeff as she had expected, but standing beside him in the dark was a lady in a skimpy dress.

Simi, without batting an eyelid, turned and went back to her favourite position in the living room.

Jeff and the lady walked in, talking loudly and laughing. Simi stuck tightly to her phone.

They lingered around in the living room and later headed to the bedroom but Simi, looking unbothered, maintained her gaze on her phone screen.

Some minutes later, Simi couldn't concentrate anymore but she didn't want to express it. She kept her eyes glued to the screen but inwardly, she's hurting.

She was chatting with Billy before Jeff's knock came, and she hadn't answered him since she got back into the living room. She was just scrolling through her phone trying to get her mind off her reality.

As she was still online and wasn't replying, Billy sent "Hi, are you there".

"Yes," she replied after a little moment.

"Seems you're feeling sleepy."

"No."

"What is wrong?"

Simi didn't reply to that.

"Can I call you?"

"No."

"Why are you acting cold? Did I do anything wrong? Don't you want to talk to me again?"

"It's not you."

"Who then? What is bothering you? Please tell me."

"I didn't want to tell you about it. But..."

"Talk to me dear."

"My husband makes me sad, I've been enduring this for a while now. I pretend not to care but it's k!lling me especially now."

"What is happening dear, do well to share with me."

"He's with a woman in our bedroom now."

"A woman? You mean he brought in a woman while you were there with him?"

"Yes, they are currently in the bedroom. I don't want to go anywhere close to our bedroom now."

"So sorry dear. That's very disrespectful."

"Honestly. I'm trying so hard to endure this one. It's just so humiliating. He doesn’t even try to hide it anymore. I feel so small. And so… st*upid."

"You're not stu*pid. He’s the one who’s wrong here. His actions have nothing to do with your value. You’re strong and you are worthy of so much more. This isn’t a reflection of you; it’s a reflection of him."

"I just… I don't know what to do. The sound of what's going on there just ki*lls me. I want to scream but can't."

"Don't scream please. I understand you perfectly. Can you put on some headphones? Or turn the TV up real loud? Anything to drown them out."

"I don't want to do that. I just want it all to stop."

"I know. Just try to let go of it for a minute. Just focus on my words. I’m with you."

"Ok, let me try."

"You don't have to fight it anymore. You deserve to rest."

Simi breathed out deeply, believing his words.

"Picture a big, soft blanket. I'm wrapping it around you now. It's so warm and heavy and it's protecting you from all of that. It's your blanket, and nothing can get past it."

"I just feel so.. heavy."

"You're not heavy. You're just tired and you need some rest."

"Okay."

"Just rest now. No more scrolling, no more listening. Just sleep. You deserve peace. Just close your eyes and let go of all of that weight. Still in my soft blanket, remember."

"Ok.... good night."

"Good night dear."

He stopped messaging her immediately.

Simi dropped her phone beside her and focusing on his words, she dozed off just like magic.

The sounds from the bedroom continued for a while, but she no longer heard them. She was already gone, lost in the peace of heavy sleep.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

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