Unfulfilled promise episode 22 – 24

Unfufilled Promises
Season 1
Episode 22

I’m very sorry, Ricky.” she sniffed. “I didn’t think before I left.I just wanted to escape.
All I saw was my future without you.
It was when I got home that I realized how you would feel and when I tried calling you, you kept rejecting my calls I really felt like dying because I knew I hurt you. All I can say is please forgive me. I’m sorry Please.” she conceded ruefully.
Eric couldn’t bear her to see her cry He stepped closer to her and hugged her, forgetting his cousin’s warning
“It’s okay. I forgive you. I wanted you to know how much you hurt me today. It’s okay, sunshine. I’ve already forgiven you. Don’t abandon me like that again, okay?” he informed her, looking down at her with smiling eyes.
She wanted to remind him that he wouldn’t be around for her to do it to him again but thought against it Better to let sleeping dogs lie.

“I promise.” she declared smiling, still in his arms.

“Handsome!” Boma exclaimed from the door way. “What did I tell you?” She looked scandalized.
Oleng quickly struggled to leave his arms as she wiped her tears way Eric let her go but held her hand.
“Come on, Boma. It was just a harmless hug.” he assured his cousin, smiling mischievously.
“Yeah right! And Jesus died at…”

“The age of thirty three. Yeah, I know.”
“Naughty boy!” she admonished, grinning brightly.
Oleng couldn’t help smiling She wished Boma were in Tessy’s place She wouldn’t have been lonely. Boma was fun to be with.
“What are you doing here anyway?” Eric inquired.

“Just checking on you. You’re lucky your parents went out to get suya.”
“And they made you my body guard or should I say Oleng’s chaperone before they left?” he enquired smiling.
“Self appointed.” Boma put a hand to her chest and saluted as if she was a soldier reporting for duty.
They all laughed.l Oleng informed them that she had to get going Boma told her goodbye and wrestled the beautiful card out of Eric’s hand before they left She read the inscriptions on the congratulatory card and shook her head.
Fifteen and sixteen indeed! They were clearly infatuated with each other She wouldn’t call it love because she felt they were too young to know the real thing. She at twenty didn’t even know the real thing. She would really love for them to end up together in future though. They looked perfect for each other. Eric, tall, fair and handsome while Oleng, petite, chocolate skinned and beautiful. She read the inscriptions on the card again and shook her head again.

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Oleng and Eric spent everyday together after his exams Time was running out for them and each day felt like their last. Eric had just days left to spend in Nigeria. He didn’t feel like going to the graduation party org-nized by his classmates that Saturday but felt he needed to because that would be the last time he would see his classmates in a long time if not the last time since he wouldn’t be around to attend the one org-nized by the school They had all contributed individually for the party.

He asked Oleng to be his date She obliged, if her mum wasn’t around. Luckily for them her mum traveled to Dubai and as usual, Tessy told her that she had to travel to see her parents. Oleng couldn’t care less She was happy to go with Eric She asked Zinny and Marvy what they would put on because some months ago, her mother got her a beautiful Dior gown. The three of them went shopping.

When she opened the door in answer to Eric’s knocks that Saturday afternoon, she took his breath away. She was looking heavenly beautiful on a simple but elegant mono strap black dress that showed a lot of skin and accentuated her small br-asts and ended at her ankles. High heeled sandals by Jimmy Choo made her look tall and gold necklace, earrings and bracelet adorned her neck, ears and wrists respectively. He noticed she wore make up for the first time since he had known her which made her even more beautiful. She smiled shyly at him

Unfulfilled Promises
season 1
Episode 23&24

Do I know you?” he questioned, smiling in a dazed manner.
She laughed. “I’m supposed to be the one asking you that You look good.” she complimented, sizing him up in his tuxedo He looked like a young model.
“You look better. Gosh! Sunshine, you are gorgeous.”
She smiled shyly again. ”You’re not looking bad yourself.”
He laughed joyously. “Are you ready?”
Yes. Let me get my clutch.”

He waited outside while she did that ,He kept thinking of how good she looked When she came out and locked the door, he took her hand, k-ssed it and they walked to the car outside the gate where the driver was waiting for them The gate man bade them goodbye.
Eric’s parents were equally not at home They had traveled to Lagos the previous day for a relative’s wedding Eric had informed them about the party and had taken permission for their driver to take them to the venue even though it was in an exclusive hotel at the end of the estate since they had refused him driving until he was eighteen His mother had refused at first She didn’t want her son to be exposed to alcohol, hærd drugs and s€× which was the order of the day at such parties It had been his dad who had convinced her to let him go, vouching for Eric that he wouldn’t engage in such and for her to also remember that it would be like prom night for them.
Eric had also reminded his parents that this would be the last time he would see his school mates.His mother had eventually agreed, however she warned him to come back home early and stay out of trouble. He had been told to abandon the party at the slightest sign of trouble. He doubted there would be trouble because his classmates were mature in that area and attendance was strictly by invitation.

When they got to the grey Audi A6 car, he opened the door for her and closed it before going to open his own The driver drove at a sedate pace Oleng couldn’t say a word because she was so nervous This was her very first party and she didn’t know what to expect Eric clasped her hand in his and smiled at her when he noticed her nervous countenance.

The party was already in full swing when they got to the venue It had been slated for 12pm but they had decided to go there late knowing the party wouldn’t begin then because of African time They got there some minutes after 4pm Eric showed his invitation card to the bouncer at the door of the big club where the party was being held Tuxedoes or blazers were the dress code for the guys while evening gown for the girls.
All eyes were on them as they entered the club holding hands Eddy and Dave walked up to them with their dates, Zinny and Marvy respectively.
“Do I know any of you?” Eric questioned when they had finished shaking hands and hugging. They laughed. “You’re all looking good.” he commented.

“You’re not looking bad yourself Oleng, better watch him all evening because you see those girls who are already eating him up with their eyes, they’ll try to make sure you don’t leave here with him.” Zinny teased.

“You’re talking of Eric, what about Oleng? I’m ready to have a duel with Eric to get her off his hands and into mine.” Eddy jibed with lustful glances at her.
“Just name the time and place.” Eric informed him calmly and they all laughed.
“You girls should never wear those uniforms again You’re all looking good I never knew you’re all so beautiful.” Dave complimented also and the girls shyly smiled.
They all stayed together and talked Food and drinks flowed but Eric refused to take anything He didn’t feel like it. Oleng took a can of malt. They sat together and watched as people danced.It was a joyous occasion.Eric excused himself and came back, drinking from a canned beer.
“Eric!” Oleng exclaimed. “You’re drinking beer!”
“So?” He shrugged nonchalantly as he sat down beside her.
“You told me you wouldn’t drink beer until you are twenty one.”
“Really?” He shrugged again carelessly.

“Ricky, are you drinking beer because your mates are drinking? Because you want to belong and don’t want to be called a weakling?”
“Nope.” he quietly countered.

“Why Ricky? Why?”

He gulped down the last drop of beer and dropped the empty can on the floor before he turned to look at her.
“I’ve been with these people for the past six years. We’ve been together since JSS1. We’ve seen each other five times a week for the past six years except during hols and suddenly, I’ll never see them again They can go on seeing each other but I, Eric will never see them again. Some might be for just the four years I’d be away while others might be for the rest of my life I had to take that beer to block that fact out of my head since alcohol dulls one’s senses because the wh0le thing was getting to me.”
Oleng was dumb founded Not minding the people looking at them, she hugged him.

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It’s okay. I understand. Just try to be happy. Today is your day.” she encouraged him smiling.
He smiled back at her and told her he would be right back He came back with two cans of beer, opened one and gave it to her.

“Ricky, you know I’ve never tasted beer before.” she protested.

“Well, there is always a first time.” He opened his own and took a gulp. He prompted her to sip from hers. She did and made a face. He laughed. He told her to try again and she made a face again as if she was taking a bitter pill He laughed again.
“It’s sweet at first but later on, it becomes bitter.” she remarked and he laughed. He urged her to continue sipping. She tried again but gave it to him. He finished his and drank hers also. He later went to get them a pack of Don Simeon alcoholic drink. It was so sweet, they drank it all.

Then they took to the dance floor. They danced so much that people left the dance floor for both of them No one knew they were both tipsy. Later on, they exchanged partners. Girls tried to smooch with Eric but failed. He was tipsy not foolish, he thought to himself. When he saw Uche and Eddy trying to do the same with Oleng at different intervals, he yanked her off their arms.
The party got heated. Boys and girls could be seen smooching. Oleng was appalled to see Zinny and Eddy k-ssing. Dave and Marvy were holding hands and talking Eric finally decided it was time for them to go home at about 9pm after his mum had called to check up on him They bade goodbye to all of them with Oge and her friends still sending daggers with their eyes at her because Eric had hærdly spared them a glance.

Though Eric was tipsy, he managed to call the driver to take them to Oleng’s house He dismissed the driver telling him he would walk home instead He had paid the driver to cover up for him incase his mother called him to ask about Eric’s whereabouts because he had already told his mother on their way there that he was already on his bed about to go to sleep.

He needed to pee badly because he hadn’t wanted to use the rest room at the hotel Oleng had barely opened the door before he rushed to her room and went straight to the toilet.She dropped her bag, his coat and tie he had taken off before they entered the car home and went to the door of the toilet to wait for him because she needed to pee too He came out and they both laughed as she rushed in He stared at his huge portrait on her wall and smiled.That was how Oleng met him, standing in the middle of her room, grinning like an idiot.

“You still have it.” he stated as a matter of fact.

“Sure. Don’t you have mine?”

“I do.” he replied and went to sit on the bed.

They had both gone to the photo studio though it was quite far from their residence They had snapped a lot of pictures together before going to an artist’s shop to have a huge portrait of each other painted, so they would never forget each other and look at it everyday.
His mum had protested when she had first seen it in his room but he had pleaded profusely with her to let him keep it Oleng didn’t have such problem because her mother never came to her room Oleng went to sit beside him on the bed and they discussed the party Oleng told him how shocked she was to see Eddy and Zinny k-ssing Eric laughed.
“Eddy has always had a thing for Zinny but had been afraid she would laugh in his face if he told her.”

“But Eddy is a womanizer.”

“Yes, but he’s crazy about her and I think she has a soft s₱0t for him too else she would never have allowed him to k-ss her.”
“Well, she didn’t tell me anything like that Imagine Eddy really liking a girl It’s hærd to believe when all he wants to do is get down with them” Oleng laughed.
“Yeah, I know it’s hærd to believe but he’s crazy about her.” he insisted then added quietly, “Like how I’m crazy about you.”
Oleng’s eyes w¡dened Eric didn’t know if it was the alcohol that loosened his tongue but he felt like barring his mind to her He took her hands in his.
“I don’t know how or when but I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with you I’ve been hiding it for quite a while because I didn’t want it to spoil our friendsh¡p but now that I am leaving, I can’t hide it anymore. Oleng, I love you.”
When the shock wore off, Oleng found herself smiling. “Oh Eric! We’ve been playing games. I have asked myself continuously what this strange feeling I have for you is. I know that the way I feel about you now is not the same way I felt when our friendsh¡p began You’ve finally given it a name. I love you too.” she declared, smiling brightly.

Eric was so happy he didn’t know when he k-ssed her.
They were both surprised and ended the k-ss She looked away but he continued staring at her They were like that for a while before he gently held her chin and turned her to face him They slowly came closer They k-ssed again The k-ss was slow and passionate Soon they were in each other’s arms k-ssing passionately.
Oleng felt as if her lungs would burst out of her body She was feeling tingling s-nsations all over her body.Eric drew her closer and began unzipping her s€×y dress She sat rigid for a moment and broke the k-ss Eric paused also to look at her with lust redden eyes.
What are we doing?” she whispered, her voice heavy with desire.
“I don’t know but I don’t want to stop.” he huskily told her as he made to unzip her again…

TO BE CONTINUED..THE STORY IS JUST GETING HEATED …A STORY OF PAIN, HATE AND BETRAYAL AND OFCOURSE LOVE I GUESS ☺… I WONT SPILL TOO MUCH ENJOY…