Epilogue 2:As everyone was sitting around the patio, Rita stood up and announced, "Finn and I have something to share with you all." The guests turned their attention to her, curious about what she was about to say.As the applause died down, Finn stood up next to Rita, beaming with pride. He looked around at their family and friends and said, "We're so happy to announce that we're expecting a new addition to our family.”With a grin on Rita's face, she lifted up her shirt to reveal a small but noticeable baby bump. “we're just so thrilled to be able to share this news with you all.”Evelyn suspended whatever she was doing and ran to embrace her best friend. The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, congratulating the couple on their exciting news. Everyone began to chat excitedly, asking questions about the baby's due date, whether they knew the gender yet, and what the baby's name might be.“I and my husband has just scanned the baby, we are yet to check but then, we pleased and
RITAIs it just me or it’s generally difficult to find whom to spend the rest of your life with?To start with, ‘I do not fall in love easily and now, love wouldn’t just go my way because I’ld never open my heart to anyone again’ funny how this statement is coming from a lady in her late twenties yet still single.Sadly, last summer I was in a relationship, drunk in love with Jared but this year, there’s no Jared, no new partner, and no feelings for anyone. I’m all by myself because Jared didn’t reach out to me anymore neither have I even met him in real life.There was this dating app, ‘LOVE-STATION’ it crashed few months ago and destroyed a lot of relationships including mine.I met Jared on Love station, chatted and dated till it was high time we met physically and take things to the next level. Perhaps, I would have been a Mrs by now but unexpectedly, the app malfunctioned and crashed abruptly, and this erased every single contact since it was all connected.I lost all contacts wit
RitaI didn't know when I fell asleep on the couch the previous night.As I slowly opened my sleepy eyes and my glance stopped exactly at the mini wall clock." Christ! " I exclaimed and jumped up immediately.10:25 am?How can it be 10:25am already? when I'm supposed to be at work by 9am unfailingly."Oh My God!"I stood up, confused on what to do first..Was it to run into the bathroom or to quickly make my breakfast?I rushed into the bathroom, pulled off my undies and littered them on the floor.Life of a lonely spinster, I'm careless with my undies and panties.No guy will visit is a key assurance.*Immediately I ran out of the bathroom hurriedly, I wore a simple outfit -a baggy blouse and a somewhat loose knee short after all, my job does not require an elegant or gorgeous dressing and it’s not like I’m having a date with a boyfriend.*I ran into Beauty and Cosmestic company. It’s a big company which deals with import and exchange of facial care products to younger industries.
Rita's POVThere’s never ever a free day. There were many clients to attend to, and as usual it was tiring especially because Evelyn is not here to assit me.“Oh My God!!!” I stretched my hands wearily after attending to the last client.Now they have stopped trooping in and I really needed a short break before another person comes in.I sighed heavily and rested my head on the desk.Earlier, I just did a full glam make over for a young girl who must be barely twenty and she was about to have a court wedding photoshoot.Why is everyone getting married every day?Ugh!I cringed as I thought of my age which further made me to think of menopause. Gosh! I'm not getting there anytime soon. I shook my head like I could shake off the ugly thoughts too.I checked the digital clock on my phone home screen, it was high time to have lunch yet Evelyn and her boyfriend aren’t back. I shook my head, looking lightly miffed because we three are meant to go to the cafeteria together.I clicked on the Ki
Rita's POVEvelyn uttered real sense and the serious discussion we had really hit me hard on the exact right spot. Plus, seeing her and Adams flirting, playing like the two love-birds which they newly were; pecking and kissing publicly, intertwined their fingers and interlocked arms, called themselves romantic names has made me wanna have a man to do all these things with. I need to experience what it feels like.I walked alone to the bus stop, sat and waited for the bus to arrive.It could have been Evelyn and I, going home together but nope, she chose relationship over friendship."Could you please move to the next seat?" A muscular voice said; " Please" He added and I adjusted to the other end before looking up to see who it was."You.." I pointed, trying to recall where I must have methim."The lady from Beauty and Cosmetic" The guy recongized me right away."Oh yeah you!!" It was the guy who came to the saloon and didn't know his way to the male section. That weird guy."You must
Rita's POVPractically, I’m literally starting a new life today. And to start with, i'm gonna stop doing some things and start some new things.Geez! I can’t believe that I’m kinda eager to find a partner, all of a sudden. Let's see how it goes, how long it would last and if it'll make me happy atlas!I woke up very early that day, quickly engaged in some simple domestic chores which didn't take much of my time because I have the whole small house to myself.I searched for and jostled out a really nice outfit out of my wardrobe, with a matching pretty footwear. I'm fashion conscious but these days I've been less concerned about whatever I put on simply because I have this sort of mentality that there's no guy out there to wear a dress to kill for. But today I say Bye- bye to that mindset.I blsuhed secretly when I realised that my mode of dressing has captivated men's attention.Gosh! When and why did I start thinking about guys? Yet I won’t give them a minute to talk to me. Ain’t bei
Rita's POV"We were not matchmade, he was only introduced to me" I rolled my eyes."Whatever, it's the same thing in terms that it is mostlikely you end up with him” She said. “Rita got a guy?" Adam came over and interrupted us."Oh baby.." His girlfriend stood up and gave him a tight hug and he reciprocated by kissing her on the forehead."So is there anything I've missed?" He asked again and I gave Evelyn a-don't-you-dare-speak look. I know I'm exaggerating by being unnecessarily shy and embarrassed but enough of this humiliation. She dare not tell him yet that there's a guy I got hooked up with and I may eventually fall in love with him along the line.. Oh nah! what did I just think of?"Are you guys hiding things from me now? I thought we were best cliques, best friends?" He suspected when he noticed our voiceless communication."Well dear, it's ladies stuff..hmmm?" She said, romantically pinching her boyfriend's cheek."Hmmn accepted but little do you know that some people are e
Rita's POV"I feel so tired" I groaned as I threw myself on the bed.Wait a minute! I paused; realizing the room, looked so neat, tidied and well arranged.Oh! the new me, new way of life stuff. I hissed a little because I have almost forgotten.And oh! the deal is to start with that guy in my Kikachat.Haven undressed, close to being nude; I lied on my bed. Click on the chat app but I found none. Like no message at all. A guy who is interested in me should be persistent, isn't it?I even refused to pick up his subsequent calls and he couldn't even leave a message for me.Darn it! When I was just faking to feel loved by him.."Yen! Yen! Yen!! Give every guy a chance" I mimicked Evelyn then I rolled my eyes.I guess the destiny set aside for me is to remain single forev-My phone beeped.-ever.I picked up the phone quickly. A message from Zane! No, several messages.. Beep! Beep! Beeping in..~~>"Hi dear, how are you?"~~>“Are you back from work?"~~>"I'm sorry for calling you several