My Dad called me that afternoon to inform me that Melinda was home.“Wow, really…that’s good!That was my reply thinking that will be the only news but my Dad had something more to say.“Yes Rebecca, is really a great news because your younger sister Melinda is engaged. Yes…she came home wearing an engagement ring, it was one of the biggest news I have waited so long for. I and your mother saw the ring and it is quite expensive and fit in perfectly well on her finger. She said she wanted to surprise us and that was why she did not break the exciting news to us over the phone. Melinda really surprised us with such news. She is still as beautiful, smart and outspoken as ever. I have not met her man yet. She said he will be flying down to see us by next weekend. The news of Melinda’s engagement came unexpected. As much as I wanted to lift up joyfully for my sister, I also know what the news will mean to me, how some people will begin to see me. My Dad will remind me of what he usually
My Dad called me that afternoon to inform me that Melinda was home.“Wow, really…that’s good!That was my reply thinking that will be the only news but my Dad had something more to say.“Yes Rebecca, is really a great news because your younger sister Melinda is engaged. Yes…she came home wearing an engagement ring, it was one of the biggest news I have waited so long for. I and your mother saw the ring and it is quite expensive and fit in perfectly well on her finger. She said she wanted to surprise us and that was why she did not break the exciting news to us over the phone. Melinda really surprised us with such news. She is still as beautiful, smart and outspoken as ever. I have not met her man yet. She said he will be flying down to see us by next weekend. The news of Melinda’s engagement came unexpected. As much as I wanted to lift up joyfully for my sister, I also know what the news will mean to me, how some people will begin to see me. My Dad will remind me of what he usually
The following weekend, I was at the jewelry shop to check out an engagement rings.I just paid for my house rent and bought foodstuffs for the house.I also got a few things for myself.I decided to stop at the jewelry shop to check out the engagement ring.I walked around the place, still feeling lost in thoughts. I feel really awkward buying an engagement ring for myself but I'm left with no choice. Melinda will not allow me to breathe in peace if she doesn't get a picture of the ring.I wanted to get something expensive just to impress them but by the time I saw the price tag on each ring, I felt discouraged.Regrets crept in and I wondered how I got myself into such.How did I get into this? There was no escaping route for me.I asked the customer care if it was negotiable and the young lady said the price was fixed and no room for negotiations.I have to wait for my next paycheck, I can not spend all the money I have just to purchase a ring and go bankrupt.I saw other cheaper o
He looked at my eyes with an attractive smile on his face, i watched as his hand traveled to my empty fingers with no ring. he wanted to say something but instead he checked his wrist watch, gasped out in shock." i have a flight to catch by 7pm today, i have to go now...Becca.My blushing face suddenly turned into a sadness. I wish i can be seeing him everyday. I wonder when i will see him again if he travels this time.I couldn't hold back myself from asking him where he was traveling to.He said his brother, Klint will be doing his wedding by weekend and he has to be there.Mr. Ohio said he will only be spending two weeks with his people before returning back. He also mentioned going with his cousin who was already waiting for him.I managed to smile."Alright, congratulations to your brother. All the best sir and hope to see you safely back...i mean to...i actually wanted to say " journey mercies...I was stuttering unexpectedly.He chuckled a little at how uneasy i suddenly be
It was not easy for me to cope with both my parents’ pressure and what I just recently discover from Jojo. It was not easy to live every day at a time despite I was trying to do exactly that. Living everyday was tough but I did not want to give people something more to chew, I want to leave them clueless on what is going on in my life.As usual, I continued my work and also pretend as if I know nothing about Jojo and Richard.Crawled into my shell and became hard nut to crack for anyone. I took people as they are and did not fantasize over friendship with any.If Jojo, who was close to me, she was one of my bosom friends I don’t joke with. If she can back-stab me and still come to laugh and dine with me then no friend is worth trusting.Sometimes, while in the house or at work I will just start thinking about the whole thing that has happened to me both in the past and present, whenever I thought of it I can’t help to stop the tears from flowing.I don’t supposed to hype myself for a
As I try to speak I burst into real tears. I started crying like a baby as if somebody beat me. I bent my head from the embarrassment I was causing the young man.I couldn’t even stop the tears this time as it wash off the make up on my face, I did not give it a second thought. All I wanted to do was to cry out my sorrow and feel better when I’m done.I used do that and I avoid crying in public but today was different, I couldn’t even stop myself. I wish Ohio was not there, I was feeling ashamed that he was watching me as I cry.I try to get a tissue to wipe my face but the one I had was soiled.Ohio bent over and took my hand, he lifted me up and draw me into a hug. I struggled to get away but he held me tight to his chest and did not say a word until I was emotionally stable. His cloth was stained with my tears mixed with the dirt from my face. Ohio did not care about his well ironed starched shirt getting messed up. All he cared was for me to be fine.He led me to his car. His dr
It was on a Thursday that we went for shopping. I did not want him to start spending so much for my parents or me but Mr Ohio insisted. I went with him as we picked things for my Mom, myself and even for Melinda my sister after I told him I have a younger sister who is also engaged and getting married soon.This time around, I wore the engagement and pretend for that moment to be engaged to Ohio.I wish it was not all a mere act but reality, I will be asking for too much and he is too good to be true.I was more grateful that he agreed to help me do this, I promise him that I won’t take it for granted.We agreed to go on Friday afternoon, I don’t want him to miss any appointment at all because of me that was why we planned towards the weekend. And my parents have already started making enough room for me and my fake fiancé immediately they heard that we were coming.I and my Mom and also Melinda things were easy to get. But my Dad is very selective about things, I let Ohio to know t
“What if Mr Ohio have a woman in his life already and do not have interest in someone like you?I asked Jojo with smile.“Someone like me…how? I’m smart, beautiful, bold and do not hesitate to go for what I want. If I’m giving just few minute to spend with Ohio, he will leave every other woman with him and stick to me. I told you before that I don’t care if he is taken or not all that matters is me and me alone."I will make him leave and if he refuses to leave the woman then we will be having secret affair. Whichever way it works out I just need him close to me. I’m ready to remove whatever obstacle that is delaying our coming together.I almost said “just like you removed me and hooked with Richard” I was the obstacle on her way and she finally cleared off the way and get exactly what she wanted.I do want to say so much to her but I kept calm and played along instead.“I guess Mr Ohio likes you too Jojo, because he used to ask about you. He even said I should extend his greetings t