His Encounter with a widow episode 1
🥀His encounter with a widow🥀
• (Love,lies and game)•
💦Episode One💦
#Somewhere_in_San_Francisco
🌷 Flora POV🌷
I was lying on the bed with my legs crossed while my wh0le attention was centered on the book in my hand.
I heard my door room opened and I glance up from the novel I am reading.
I couldn’t hide the frown that crept on my face as I look down to my novel again.
“How are you doing dear?” She asked as she stride closer and I scoff lightly.
She sits very close to me on the bed and place a hand on my leg; but yet I didn’t spare her a glance.
What does she want?
“Flora” she cooed.
I rolled my eyes and tossed the book aside.
“What’s it Mum?” I asked bluntly and she sighed;bringing her face down.
“Flora dear, you should know I’m doing all this for you; you..”
“What exactly are you doing Mum?” I butts in standing on my feet already.
“Haven’t you done enough?”
“You handed my hand in marriage at a very tender age, you gave me out at age Twenty Mum”I chided and she lifted her face to look at me.
“And now, my supposed husband is dead for the past three months and again;I am forced to be a widow for the next six month” i continued with tears welled up in my eyes.
She stand on her feet and come closer to me.
The tears are now rolling down my cheeks.
“So tell me, what exactly are you doing?” I questioned calmly and she slowly hold my hand.
“Flora” she called but I remove my hand from hers.
I am not in the mood to listen to her sermons right now.
“I’m tired mum” I wiped my tears with the back of my palm.
“I’m tired of staying indoors and wearing this ridiculous black dresses” I half yelled as I pointed to the black long gown I’m wearing.
“But you still belong to the Gabriel’s dear” she hushed and my expression switched to a quizzical one.
“What do you mean?” I mouthed under my breath.
She breath out heavily before tucking her loose strand of her hair behind her ear.
“Since your ex husband (xavier) is dead, you will get married to Ryder his younger brother; the Gabriel’s still wants you Flora” she explained and my eyes bulged.
What?
“Mum, do you know what you are saying?” I asked hoarsely and she lowered her gaze.
“What have they done to you?” I questioned as I grab her arms.
“What on earth did they gave you?!”
“Why do you have to trade my happiness with their wants Mum?” I yelled.
“First is Xavier, and now Ryder?” I shook my head.
“For heaven sake, I’m Twenty-one mum. I’m tired of this marriage stuff.” I reminded plainly and she sighed.
“Flo..” she is saying again but I cut in rudely.
“You made me drop out of college all because of that marriage and thank goodness, Xavier is dead; I can start my new life afresh. And now, you are telling me I’m getting married to Ryder again!” I rasped.
“Ryder of all guys? You know how much I detest him from sight” I reminded and paused to catch my breath.
“Flora dear, you know I love you” she cupped my cheeks and I chuckled.
She loves me?
But doesn’t love my happiness.
“You will have to get married to Ryder, I know what’s good for you Flora” she said in a convinced tone and my heart sank.
I gently withdraw her hands on my cheeks.
“Whether you like it or not Mum, I’m never getting married to any body. Ryder or not” I said sternly and without sparing her one more glance, I slide my feet into my slipperss and stormed out of my room.
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I stare blankly into space with my arms folded.
“Why’s she bent on ruining my life?” I mumbled as i made my way to one of the chairs in the garden.
Little introduction won’t be bad right?
I’m Flora winters, living with my single mum since teen.
I don’t even get to know who my father is, but there’s this particular male picture I often see with my mum and each time I tried to say something about it, she cut me off; reasons best known to her.
I was forced into early marriage at age twenty which me drop out of school; and all my mum could say to me was that ‘she knows the best’
She doesn’t really care about my happiness but yet, she doesn’t like to see me in a sad state.
Sincerely,the guy I got married to was not a bad guy, he didn’t accept the marriage as well but I guess he was left with no other choice.
But his family is one of a hell family, most especially his mum and his younger brother Ryder.
Ugh!
Heaven knows I can’t stand the sight of him.
He’s a monster;
who doesn’t care about what other thinks of him.
Each time he came to visit his brother, I always tried my possible best to stay clear away from him.
And if I mistakenly bumped into him, that smirk that run across him l-ips is what I hate most about him.
Gross!
I really miss Xavier, even if we don’t act like a real couple; he was one of the best person in my life.
But no strings attached-so bad right?
I remember the day he wanted to have his way with me forcefully, but when he saw my tears; he withdrawn immediately.
May his soul continue to rest in peace.
But his death still seems strange to everyone, even their family doctor couldn’t detect the cause of his death.
We only live together for a year; and now he’s gone.
I’m not happy about it but I guess God doesn’t even approved our marriage.
“Ma’am” I felt a light tap on my shoulder and I flinched.
Oh goodness!
“I’m sorry ma’am,I’ve been calling you for some minutes now” a maid said with a light now and I sighed.
I was really lost in thought.
“What’s it?” I asked her.
“Lunch is served ma’am” She replied and I nodded.
“I will join you soon” I told her and she bow before turning to leave.
Yes.. I live lavishly.
Everything is wrapped around my fingers; even my marriage with Xavier was a blast and for a wh0le week, our marriage was the talk of the towns.
But I do not want all this, I want to explore.
I want to be free from all this craziness.
“Gosh!”
I drew in a long breathe and stand on my feet.
I think I’m really hungry-i thought as I str-de into the dinning room.
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