Episode Six
Marilia
Next day, I took my bath as early as possible and put on my cloth. I have to meet Francis, I can’t keep him waiting.
I told my grandparents that I am going out and they nodded, I smiled and went out of the small house.
I walk toward the building and I was surprised to see him there already.
how long have you been waiting? ” I asked
Maybe Ten minutes ago ” he replied
am so sorry ” I pleaded and he nodded
so, why are we here? ” I asked
He gave me a bag, I checked the bag and if contain Clothes and shoes, I couldn’t believe my eye.
what is all these for ” I asked in surprise
it’s for you, I bought it for you ” he said
I hugged him like my life depends on it, this is the first time I will have someone to give me clothes.
thank you so much Francis, you are the best ” I said and smiled
you are welcome ” he said ” So, I want you to do something else for me ” he said
what is it? ” I asked
“Make sure you take care of your hair, it’s not okay this way ” he said and I touch my hair
I don’t have a comb ” I said while facing down
it’s in the bag ” he said and I faced him immediately
really?, am so grateful ” I said
since we are friends, I have to take care of you ” he said and I blushed.
He entered his car and drove off, I ran home with joy in my heart, this is amazing.
Francis
I got home and went straight into my room, I am really tired. I was about taking a nap when Angelica came in, I stood up immediately.
what are you doing here ” I asked
Francis, am here to apologize to you, I know am wrong ” she said
“You are so evil, how can you do that to me!! I loved you, and you know that ” I shouted at her
She hugged me immediately, I wanted to push her away but something in me can’t resist her. The truth is, I still love angelica so much.
” Am so sorry Francis, but I love you so much ” she said
then why don’t you just leave my father and come to me ” I said and she became silent.
say something ” I said
how dare you Francis ” my father said and punched me in the face, I stood up and punched him back
father, how can you be so heartless, you took your son’s girlfriend as a wife ” I shouted
she love me and I love her ” he said
then make her choose between us ” I said with confidence, am sure Angelica love me more than father
okay, let’s do that ” he said and we face angelica
I,,,,, I really love Robert, I love him, please don’t bother us anymore. I don’t love you ” she said. I almost ran crazy when she said that, I ran out of the house.
I wanted to call Marilia and I remember that she doesn’t even have a phone, my life is just a waste.
I was walking around a garden when I saw someone who look like Marilia, is she the one?
She walked closer to me and I saw that she’s really the one. She look different, she’s more pretty. Her hair was arranged neatly and she was putting on a nice cloth and shoe.
I guess she saw me, she ran toward me and smiled
” hi Francis, look at me, how do I look? Am so different, thanks for the clothes ”
she said and smiled
” it’s okay ” I replied
Marilia
Francis sounds somehow, I think he’s not happy, I sat beside him.
” Is everything okay? ” I asked
of course, everything is okay ” he replied
I don’t think so ” I said, he started weeping on my shoulder
Francis, it’s okay, you can cry out your pains, I will be here ” I said
Thank you ” he said and slept off on my shoulder.
Few hours later, he woke up and he look surprised to see me by his side.
What are you doing Here ” he asked
don’t you remember? You were crying and then slept off ” I said
what? Am so sorry you have to see that ” he said and I laughed
are you mocking me? ” he asked
yes, yes, yes ” I teased him,, he ran after me while continue running.
you are so playful Mari ” Francis said
I know ” I replied.
I slept that night with a smile on my face,,,, Marilia I think you are in love, I said in my mind.
TBC
MARILIA ββ
Story By Wuraola