My Sweet Heart episode 6 – 7

My Sweet Heart

Episode 6

Written by, Rejoice

… Valerie’s POV (continues …

After work, I had to drive Eva home ‘cos her car broke down and is at a mechanic right now.

“…so is your brother coming home this Xmas?” She asked as I drove, my focus on the windscreen.

Her question caused me to glance at her and I threw a smirk grin.

She rolled her eyes and kept looking at me.

“Are you missing him?” I asked with a playful smile now.

She smiled.

*

The truth is that; Im a year older than Eva, but she’s still two years older than Michael. But I really don’t why she can’t get over him.

*

“Yeah. I am.” She answered with the smile still on her l-ips as she faced the windscreen.

“He’s coming but with his girlfriend oh.” I joked.

A frown appeared on her face but vanished just immediately.

“I don’t mind.” She said and giggled.

Okay, they ain’t dating but Eva have been secretly inlove with Michael and he isn’t even aware.

All those years he was home, Eva had kept the feelings to herself and had only shared them only to me.

She’s been hiding it for years now.

Though she’s dating a banker guy, Emeka but she’s still inlove with my brother even though he’s two years younger.

Though I saw no crime in that and I was telling her those years he was still home to let him know about her feelings but she had been refusing, feeling that he will turn her down.

Probably cos she’s more older or maybe cos he had a girlfriend then, Mercy.

Though they later broke up a week to his travel wish Eva know about it.

I still wonder why she can’t let her feelings out even now since she can’t stop them.

“Will you let him know about your feelings?” I asked her.

She was silence for awhile

“I don’t know.” She said coldly.

“And Emeka?” I asked.

I like that Emeka tho. He’s perfect for her but you know when this kind of feelings are involved and you can’t just stop them.

“What about Emeka?” I reapeated, realising she haven’t answered me.

“I don’t know.” She said.

I inhaled.

This girl’s crazy.

*

*

I dropped her off at the gate of their house.

She still lives with her parents and two younger silblings.

“Bye babe.” She said, going for the door.

“Goodnight.” I replied and she walked down, shutting the door.

I could feel her mood kind of changed after we talked about Michael.

She really loves my brother.

Can I really help on this before it gets out of hand?

But Emeka! That guy is good for her.

After watching her walk into the gate, I drove off.

*

*

I got home and met Benits, at the dinning, looking into a book.

“Wow, Benita.” I smiled.

She instantly looked up, grinned and ran to me.

“Sister welcome.” She greeted smiling.

She wore a black leggins and pink top that stopped at her thighs.

It look sweet on her.

“What are you reading?” I asked.

“History” She said.

I smiled, nodded and turned towards the staircase.

“Sister..” Benita called.

“Yes.” I answered, still climbing up the staircase.

She didn’t answer immediately so I stopped and turned to face her.

She was walking up to me.

She stopped two steps away.

“What’s it Benita?” I asked.

She smiled her kind of funny smile.

“Sister, when you go pack out to your new house?” She asked.

I looked at her with a wide smile. I wasn’t expecting that question.

“Well next sunday.” I said.

She then grinned, then followed by a cold face.

“I wan live with you. I wan live with you.” She said repeatedly.

I laughed.

“Come on, you will stay here with mom okay? I’ll be visiting to check on you okay?” I assured her with a smile.

She did a sad face.

“I wan dey see you everyday.” She said.

I smiled, took a step to her and hugged her.

“It’s fine. Mom doesn’t bite. I would have let you come live with me but mom needs you more here, okay?” I said and she nodded.

*

*

Getting into my room, and taking a shower, I pulled into a pink nightie.

I layed on the bed as I took my phone and dialled Iyke’s line.

We’ve not communicated since after that text messsge.

Im missing him.

He didn’t pick up the first call, so I called again.

He picked up after long rings, relieving the worry I suddenly got.

“Hello sugar.” His voice came in like a whisper.

“Hi baby, your voice is kind of low.” I said, smiling.

I like it tho.

“Oh,not anymore.” He said loudly and I laughed.

“How was your day?” I asked.

“You made it awesome sugar.” He reied causing my smile to w¡den.

“How was yours hun?” He asked.

“I missed you.” I answered.

“Oww! same here sugar.” He said.

I breathed.

“You wanna go out with me tomorrow?” I asked.

I miss his company.

“Oh sugar. I wish to but I might be so busy at work tomorrow.” He answered.

“No problem baby. Just that Im gonna miss you.” I said.

“I’ll miss you more.” He said in a breaktaking whisper again.

*

After the call, I felt hungry. I inhaled and walked downstairs to the kitchen.

Benita was at the breakfast bar, eating.

I walked over.

She saw me and smiled.

“What are you eating?” I asked moving to the fridge.

“Drinking garri. I don miss am.” She said.

I smiled, shook my head and opened the fridge as I took out a cornflakes pack, and a tin of ‘peak milk’. I dropped them on the breakfast bar and went for a bottle of water, a plate and a spoon.

*

I sat opposite Benita as we ate.

“Sister..” Benita called after gulping half of her glass of water.

“Uh?” I answered with the cornflakes in my mouth.

She grinned, looking at her food and then at mine, then at hers, then at mine.

I wonder what she wanna say now.

“Sister oh. This one no be lie, chai.” She said and giggled.

“What?” I asked, curious.

“Me and you dey chop the same thing kwa.” She said, causing me to wonder how.

“How?” I asked, as I stretched my neck to check if it’s actually ‘garri she’s drinking or cornflakes.

It was garri, covered in groundnuts..

I stared at her.

“My own na african cornflakes, your own na foreigh cornflakes. Shey you see?” She said, laughing.

I aughed and adjusted on my seat.

“Funny Benita.” I said with a smile.

“How was school today?” I asked.

“I learn well well.” She said.

I smiled. She’s in Senior Secondary one.

Just then, We heard my mom’s voice.

“Anyone home? Benita!!”

Benita jumped down from the seat and rushed out.

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Days passed and Iyke I would say, was perfect.

Though we didn’t go out that saturday, but we did go out the next day which was Sunday and we had the best moment together.

I was so happy, I haven’t caught him cheating.

It was just me and me alone.

He made me feel really good and Eva noticed and was curious so I had to tell her that “Iyke has stopped cheating on me.”

She was happy but still don’t trust him.

Well I do, I love him and trust my boyfriend so much.

He really makes me happy. What else?

*

*

I came back that saturday, feeling really tired.

I worked so much and I was feeling really bad that ‘A woman had to loose her baby’ after delievering.

She had cried so much and even though it wasn’t a new scene to me, I felt really heartbroken.

We did our best.. Our very best.

*

I sighed and got down from my car.

“Welcome Valerie.” Sheddy greeted and I just nodded and headed in,side.

Benita was sleeping in the green couch.

I can’t blame her. It’s ten o’clock..

I walked upstairs and into my room, dropping my bag on the bed and collapsing on the bed.

Tomorrow Im packing out to my own house.

It’s just a cute bungalow.. Not big.

I like it that way…

I inhaled and sat up to pull my heels off.

I rubbed my forehead after that and headed to the bathroom.

Just then, I heard my mom’s car horn at the gate.

She’s back.

*

After having my shower and pulling into a yellow pajamas, I pulled into my white flip-flop and headed downstairs.

Mom and Benita were already eating at the dinning..

Huh!

I smiled and joined them.

“So where’s mine?” I asked, looking at the covered plates.

Mom eyed me and rolled her eyes.

Haha..I know she’s sad that im packing to my house tomorrow.

“Make I put for you Sister..” Benita said and stood up to do so.

“Thanks joor.” I said and smirked at mom who was sipping a glass of juice.

She dropped it and chuckled.

“You know Vale, I know why you are leaving here.” She said.

Umm… So like I thought.

I stared at her to finish up.

“So you’do have so much privacy with that boyfriend of yours.” She said.

I laughed.

“Mom, is that what you thinking? I just need to live on my own and know how it feels to live alone.” I said.

Im being sincere.

She shook her head negatively.

“I don’t really believe you on that.” She said.

I just smiled and waved that off as I ate the Hot rice and stew.

“Your father is coming home this Xmas.” She changed topic which I was more than glad.

“With brother Michael?” Benita suddenly asked.

Mom studied her question before looking at me.

I shrug.

Like What’s wrong in what Benita just asked.

“Yes he is. Do you want him to come?” Mom asked looking focusely at her.

Mom!

She grinned, “Yes. I never see am. He too fine.” Benita said and I looked at her.

“Uhmm..” My mom laughed.

I followed.

I wonder what made my mom laugh anyways.

And me??

*

After the meal, Mom said she needs to sleep and Benita while clesning up the table said she want to watch ‘Zee world’ before going to read. Which Im sure the ‘reading’ part is lies. She’ll sleep here watching Movie.

I walked upstairs to my room few minutes after mom did and layed down, covering myself with the duvet.

I picked my call. I didn’t even go downstairs with it.

I was happily expecting Iyke’s miss call but I found none.

I breathed and dialled his line.

It rang and ended without him picking up.

I can’t remember the last time this happened.

Iyke has been picking up my call at the first ring.

I dialed his line again, Same thing.

I dialed again, then again, then It was picked.

“Iyke why havn’t yo–!” My yelling cut cut short by a female voice.

“Iyke is having is in the bathroom. Call him tomorrow please.” She said and ended the call just immediately.

My pulse ceased.

I can swear that voice was that of the girl that rushed to Iyke that day at the Restaurant.

I still can recall her voice!

I shook my head as tears already have gathered in my eyes.

I called him again and it was picked up in a second.

“Who ar–” I was cut short again.

“Are you dumb huh! Iyke is in the bathroom. I’ll let him know you called.” She ended up the call again.

I dropped my phone as the tears began pouring.

I can’t believe Iyke is doing this to me again.

After all the Love I have for him.

All the money I give to him.

My body that I give to him… Just to make sure he is mine alone!

*

I can’t bear this! A weird came into my head and I quickly wiped my tears, stood up, grabbed my car keys and rushed off.

Im going right there to deal with whoever that the bitch is.

*

I rushed downstairs to see my mom at the living-room, scanning around like she’s searching for something.

She saw me and rushed to me.

“Oh my goodness Valerie, why are you in tears and holding your car key? What’s the matter? Where are you going?”

Tears began falling again and I hugged her, crying more.

“He cheated on me again mom. Iyke cheated on me.” I cried.

Episode 7

Written by, Rejoice

… Valerie’s POV (continues …

I woke up the next day with a really bad headache.

I touched the side of my head where it ache as I wondered how I even slept off after crying all my tears out last night.

I remember mom had helped me into my room and said some motherly words to me that I can’t even recall them.

*

I yawned widely causing the headache to pound even more.

I sighed and layed back my head on the pillow and closed my eyes..and that was when I think I heard voices downstairs.

Voices?

I struggled out of my bed, rubbed my eyes, slide into my slippers and walked out of my room and headed downstairs without minding how my face was.

And yeah, they were actually voices.

My mom was yelling.

She was at the door, her left hand holding the doorknob and the other up in the air.

I haven’t heard the other person’s voice and can’t see who it is yet cos im still getting down from the staircase.

Who the hell is mom yelling at ?

But it downed on me who it was actually when my mom mentioned his name.

Iyke.

I stopped on my track.

“You are no match for my daughter Iyke. And I’ll make sure you never come close to her again. You’ve been nothing to her but pain. She love you all this while but you do nothing than make her cry. Get out of here before I order my gate keeper to push your useless self out of my house!”

I stayed still to hear Iyke’s voice

“Mommy please im begging. Im on my knees. I’do kill myself if I don’t see Valerie. Please I wanna explain everything to her. I deeply love her. I swear I do.”

“You always have a stupid explanation to make but not this time arounnd. Get lost out of my daughter’s life!” Mom fired and then I heard the door bang shut.

I was already in tears.

“Iyke!” I called and rushed to the door.

But she blocked me from reaching the doorknob.

“Mom,please lemme talk to him.” I said with the tears falling.

But she pushed me further away from the door.

“What is wrong with you Valerie. Are you so stupid.” Mom yelled.

Soft knocks started and I know it’s Iyke knocking.

“Mom I want to talk to him.” I said with tears.

“No way again Valerie. You’ve been fooled for too long by that idiot. You can’t keep doing this to yourself. Come here.” Mom said and dragged me to a couch. I slumped into it.

The knocks where still coming and my mom walked out, shuting the door.

I walked to the door and tried to open it but realised my mom was actually holding the doorknob from outside.

I left it and walked to the window and drew the curtain.

Even though I can’t see them from here, I could hear them.

“If you don’t leave here this minute, you will regret coming here!” Mom threatened.

“Mommy, Please I really need to talk to Valerie. Just one minute will be okay. Im pleading mom.” Iyke said.

I blinked as more tears rolled down my eyes.

“Sheddy, Sheddy! come over here!” My mom yelled.

I sniffled and rushed to the door, pulling the doorknob with both hands and it opened.

Mom was already facing me with angry eyes and with her hands akimbo.

Iyke rushed forward, “Valerie,” He called, Kneeling down immediately.

My mom moved back shaking her head.

Sheddy was standing behind her.

“Valerie please I’ll explain.” Iyke said with gloomy eyes.

I sniffled, wiped my tears and looked away.

Looking at him would end up softening my heavy heart right now.

“What are you doing here?” I asked, with my face still away.

“Vale please It wasn’t the way you thought.” He said.

I scoffed and wiped my tears again.

“She’s actually my cousin sister. She came to visit.” He said.

I couldn’t help turning to him with wide eyes.

Lizzy was his cousin sister??

“Iyke you are a liar. Lizzy is your cousin sister? Tell me what i’ve not heard before. You were cheating on me with Lizzy!” I seethe.

“No baby, That wasn’t Lizzy’s voice. You mistook Chioma’s voice for Lizzy. Lizzy and I haven’t even talked since then. please just believe me.” He said.

I blinked my eyes.

I looked at mom and she shook her head.

“You can’t listen to him Valerie. You are not having anything to do with this boy anymore!” Mom seethe.

“No I will call Chioma right now, so you could hear her yourself.” Iyke said and quickly took out his phone.

He still knelt down.

“Hello Chioma.” He said, putting the call on ‘loud speaker’.

“Iyke..?” Her voice came in.

I shook my head. That’s Lizzy’s voice.

“Are you there with her?” She asked.

“Yes I am. Please tell her everything. She can hear you.” He said.

“Valerie, im really sorry for last night. Im chioma actually and Iyke’s cousin sister. I was really upset with him last night that was the reason for my act. Im apologising. Please forgive okay? I’do wanna meet you just that i’ve left already. So are you gonna forgive me please?”

I sighed.

What do I do…

Can I just believe she’s actually his cousin.

“You see babe, That wasn’t Lizzy. You only thought it was her. Babe? Im sorry.” He said.

“Why you sorry?” I asked.

“For making you sad. I really didn’t mean to. I kept calling your lines but they were switched off.” He said.

Sheddy already left.

“So can I get up now please?” He said.

“Valerie.” Mom called and I looked at her.

She came forward, gripped my hand and dragged me in,side, shutting the door.

“Mom?” I said.

“What’s really wrong with you? You wanna believe all that?” She yelled.

“Mom it’s obvious I over reacted. He’s telling the truth.” I said, not even sure of myself.

She shook her head.

“Read my l-ips honey, He’s lying to you. Oh I need to call your friend Eva. What about you packing to your new house today?” Mom said.

“Yeah I am.” I replied, my eyes at the door.

“Go upstairs.” Mom said.

I gazed at her.

“Now!” She ordered.

“Mom wh–”

“Now!”

I sighed and turned towards the staircase.

I got to my room and went for my phone.

I switched it on and seconds later, Messages came in.

All from Iyke.

Explaining just the same thing he did outside there.

About her being his cousin sister and all. And apologising in a way that I finally felt sorry for him.

For over reacting. I shouldn’t have switched off my phone.

Maybe I could have been more patient.

I blamed myself for making him rush over this early morning to explain everything.

*

I sighed and sent a message to him.

*Go now okay. Im sorry for thinking otherwise. I love you so much.*

A message came in minutes later.

*Thank you so much baby. Im gonna meet you at your new house by 2pm to help out.. I love you so much.*

I smiled and dropped my phone.

Now im happy and relieved.

*

*

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“Valere, Are you seriously telling me you forgave Iyke?” Eva asked as we were in my room, arranging my clothes in the cream-cloured closet.

They were workers at the sittin-room, bringing in the couches, sofas, tables and dinning chairs.

A new bed had just been brought in and Benita was spreading the bedsheets and putting in the pillowcases.

*

I ignored her and walked over to the ensuite.

It was neat and magnificient but Benita would have to do some cleaning tho.

“You are not answering my question Vale.” Eva said.

“Yes I did.” I said as I turned back,and walked over to her.

“Just like that?” She said, w¡dening her eyes at me.

I tucked my hair behind my ears.

“Yeah. I was actually thinking otherwise.” I said.

“And you said he’s coming?” She asked.

“Yeap.” I said.

“I don’t know what’s really wrong with you babe. You need to treat yourself. You are a doctor.” She said.

“Im perfectly fine. Im just inlove. You can’t blame me.” I said.

“God!” She said before walking out.

I followed her.

The sitting-room was just the way I want it.. The walls in different paint.

The couches at the right place . Just like in dad’s house, the couches are different in colours.

Two guys were arranging the dinning table and chairs at the dinning room at the left

While Another guy was fixing the flat-screen TV..

“Your house look amazingly beautiful.” Eva said.

“And colourful.” The guy fixing the Tv said.

“You must be a fan of colours.” He added and I smiled.

“Yeah.” I said.

“I think im gonna make my house interior look just this way. Colourful and beautiful.” The guy at the dinning said.

I smiled.

“So ain’t we gonna celebrate?” Eva asked.

“Ofcourse. Mom’s coming over soon and Iyke too.”

“Are we gonna be a part of this?” The guy fixing the Tv asked.

“Ofcourse.” I smiled.

“Woooowww” All of them chorused.

“Thanks doctor.” The girl said.

“We go pop champagne!” Eva yelled out.

I was actually heading back to the room to check what Benita is doing when I got stopped by someone who ran in and stopped at the door, breathing heavily.

He had long messy unpacked dreadlock (Dada). Very fair in complexion and if I would guess should be two or three years older than me.

He wore a dusty torn jean and dirty brown shirt. With worn out bathroom-slippers.

He had a dusty football in his hands.

He flinched when he saw there were lots of people in and he quickly threw the ball into his shirt and held it there and after looking at everyone in a childish frightening eyes, but looked at me with a really cold eyes, He turned and ran out.

The guy who was fixing the TV bursted into laughter.

“Seriously who is he?” I asked.

“He looks like some crazy guy.” Eva said.

“He’s not crazy. He’s just an adult-baby.” The guy said.

“Adult-baby? Why did he come here anyway?” Eva asked.

“He must be looking for where to hide. He must have stole the ball.” The guy said.

“Go lock the gate Henry.” He said to a boy, helping him out and Henry ran out.

”He came in cos the gate was open for him.” He said.

“And his name is?” Eva asked.

“Well his name is Joy.” He said.

“Joy? A guy name is Joy?” Eva asked.

The guy shrugged with a smile.

“I don’t know if that’s his real name but ever since he came down to this street, that have been his name.” He said.

Gosh, I felt scared.

Why did he had run in here and why did he look at me that way?

TBC

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How was this Episode?

Now another character is about to come in, Joy.