CAUGHT IN THE MOMENT
***EPISODE 16***
I went in to Madam Clara..she was asleep..I drew a stool close to her bed and sat, within minutes I was lost..
“Hey”
It was Jeremy, he handed me a white handkerchief to wipe my tears..he didn’t ask why I was crying, I guess he didn’t care to know
“Come here”
He pulled me into his arms and hugged me..and for the first time, it felt comforting
“It’s going to be OK Bukky, it will”
I believed him..
“Have you had something to eat?”
I shook my head to his question, he insisted on cooking me something, it was funny actually, to imagine Jeremy cooking..for me? I remembered David again..back then he had to buy a cook guide to prepare a meal for me..it was ridiculous but he tried sha..there I go again, thinking about David..I waved it off..
Madam Clara touched my hands..I turned to her immediately..
“What’s wrong my child?..you don’t look happy”
She asked..maybe I should tell her about it, but I should not include the fact that it’s her son David.
“Let him go, if he is meant for you, one way or the other you would both end up together”
Her words made me realise David was not worth my tears..
“Dinner is served..”
I laughed, hmm..it was really delicious..
The next day I prepared for the competition, I wore a backless light blue gown with an ankle strap heels..I was to take the portrait with Jeremy..
We got to the studio together, he wore a zoot suit and laced up leather shoe..
“You are beautiful”
I smiled and held him for the photographer but he kissed me instead..
I heard a thud, it was David..the glass of wine he was holding was spilled on the floor..
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“Oh Dave”
Jeremy called out and attempted to go meet him but I held him back
“Jeremy we are not true yet”
I pointed out and signalled at the photographer to continue..oh yes! He burned in jealousy..I could clearly see that..but who cares?
I stayed awake all night trying to make my portrait..I couldn’t help but remember the look on David’s face.. I laughed..he has not even seen anything and he is like that?..I was through with my portrait design..But this time I was wise enough to take it with me..Vodka can’t be trusted..I made two just in case..
“Bukky”
It was David..I was really expecting this..
“David”
I called his name too..seems fair right.
“Nice portrait”
He commented, although I knew he wasn’t pleased with it
“Thanks..”
I attempted to gently walk away since he was not saying anything else..
He drew me back and snatched the portrait..what is even wrong with this guy
“Give it back!” I demanded..I was burning up now..
“So you kissed Jeremy?”
“Yes, you got a problem with that?!”
He took a step towards me..his eyes were not friendly at all..
“Jeremy is my brother”
You can imagine the guts..I folded my hands to look at him, a sudden rush of hatred filled me
“And so? What is wrong with you David? What do you take me for..”
He attempted to say something
“No..David you had your chance and you blew it. Now I don’t want to ever see your face around me again..you want to hurt me?..Yes! You got it..but don’t come after me..I am not pleading..I am telling you..now give it back!”
I snatched the portrait from him and tried again to walk away..
“Bukky please listen to me”
He held me back again..oh my God
“Let me go!!”
Jeremy spotted us
“Bukky?”
He ran towards us, without hesitating he landed his fist on David..and pushed him away from me..oh my God, I didn’t want that..
“Don’t you ever get close to her again!”
Jeremy warned..I could see rage in his eyes..David went mad now..he got up and pushed him to the ground as well
“She is not your property!”
He shouted back..
Lord of Mercy, what do I do..I rushed to Jeremy but he was quick to get up and bounced back to David..I couldn’t stop them as they raged at each other..
Who do I call, David? Jeremy?
“Stoooopppp”
I shouted on top of my voice and maneuvered myself to the middle..
They were both wounded..God what have I done?
“Bukky tell Jeremy, that you would never stop loving me, that we love each other!”
David requested breathlessly.
“David, there is no us..remember?
Maybe I need to remind him..
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“Bukky what is he talking about?”
It was Jeremy’s turn to ask now..I felt like running to David but No..instead I did something he didn’t expect
“Jeremy let’s go, I need to take care of that”
I took Jeremy with me..David couldn’t move from where he stood, he remained there till I was out of sight..I felt bad, I knew he must be hurt but hey! I was hurt too, he should know how it feels
“Yes we both have an history”
I had to explain to Jeremy who never stopped asking..but I left out the Part where we kissed in the church..I didn’t want to make him feel insecure
“Bukky..do you love me?”
My heart was beating fast, it always does that when I am thinking of a perfect lie to use
“A love like ours takes some time to grow right?”
He smiled and held my hand as I tried to massage his cheek..that uncomfortable Moment as he starred deep into my eyes and made an attempt to Kiss me again..what is it nah? Na food?..I hit him a little where I knew it would hurt
“Behave yourself”
We both laughed..funny right..it wasn’t to me sha, but trust me..I am very good at laughing even if I don’t want to..
Joanne had travelled, I didn’t know when, she didn’t even tell me..where did she even travel to?. Well we were not that close sha, so she wouldn’t tell me..
The day came where I had to present my portrait..I had successfully avoided David for a week, I missed him tho but Jeremy was there to make sure there was no dull moment..I wouldn’t deny..I began to like the guy..David was there too, he had his eyes on me, Jeremy never left my side. I felt bad, so I am the cause of their enmity. Madam Clara must not even find out. So I planned to bring them back together before the issue goes overboard..
I spied at Vodka’s portrait, hmm..she took the shot with David, a sudden rush of jealousy filled me and I knew fully well that she noticed when she had that her devilish smile..
“Bukky bring your portrait forward”
This was it, I prayed so hard in my heart that I made it to the next stage..it was the picture where myself and Jeremy kissed..
And I got there
“Bukky comes first..Vodka second..
That was all Vodka needed to hear as she bounced out of the hall..wetin concern me?
But it will soon, because later on as I went to visit Madam Clara, to my greatest shock ever..Vodka sat with her..I took my steps slowly to make sure it was really Vodka..how did she get here?
Oh no, what as she done? Madam Clara had tears in her eyes..
”Bukky? What have you done to my sons?”
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