?My Sweet Heart?
Episode 9
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Written by, Rejoice
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… Valerie’s POV (continues …
Eva was really happy to see me the next day at work.
We gisted so much at the hospital cafeteria.
She reminded me ‘her boyfriend’ is celebrating his birthday on the 24th of this month.
Emeka.
She asked if Iyke came later on, and I told her he didn’t but he did came yesterday and made up for not coming the previous day.
She shrugged.
We were almost done eating when I remembered someone.
The guy, Joy.
“I saw him yesterday.” I said.
She narrowed her eyes confusely at me.
“Who?” She asked.
“Joy.” I said.
She gasped, “He came into your house again?”
“No. I saw him on the street with some kids while I was coming back from the shopping mall.” I said.
She shook her head. “He’s cute.” She said.
I chuckled.
“I’ve never seen an adult act so childish.” I said.
“You are a doctor.” Eva said and pouted her lips.
“Yeah but I’ve not seen it.” I said.
“So what are you tryna say here?” She focused her eyes at me.
Suspiciously.
I rolled my eyes, “Why looking at me tjat way?”
“Nothing.” She replied and still kept staring at me.
“Oh.. Eva.” I rolled my eyes again.
“Are you thinking of helping him out of this?” She asked.
I chuckled.
“I don’t know him. I’ve not even gone close to him.” I said.
She smiled, “Babe but joke apart. That Joy is quite handsome.” Eva said.
I laughed.
“Comot here. Everyone is always handsome to you.” I said and she laughed.
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After lunch with Eva, I went back to work.
After work, I drove home.
I was still on my way when I recieved a text message from Iyke that he can’t make it tonight anymore.
That he’s not yet back from work.
Iyke works in a big pharmaceutical company and I guess I understand how hard pharmaceutical company workers work.
I can’t blame him.
But I sighed, knowing I would miss him so well tonight.
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I got to the house and once I got in, It was totally dark.
I located the switch and switched the lights on.
I scanned around before walking to my room.
I got in and switched the room lights on as well.
I dropped my bag on the bed and sat down, breathing in then out.
I pulled off my shoes and squeezed my toes.
I felt kind of tired and so I layed down with my feet on the tile floor.
I wasn’t hungry and I dont wanna go to the kitchen either.
I managed myself to the bathroom and had my shower and pulled into a pink nightie that barely reached my th!gh with a very slim sleeve.
It’s a little transparent but not so much.
I pulled into my flip-flop, took my phone and walked out to the sitting room.
I wanna watch tv for awhile before I go back inside to work on some files.
I sat down on the pink single sofa, going with my nightie.
The seats are just four.
A pourple three-sitter couch, Another green three-sitter couch, A blue two-sitter couch and pink single Sofa.
I crossed my legs and taking the remote from the table, I switched on the Tv and few minutes later, ‘African Magic’ came in.
I changed it to Zee world.
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Thirty minutes into the movie, I began to feel asleep.
I rubbed my eyes, and switched off the Tv.
I got some files to work on. I can’t sleep yet.
I stood up, switched off the lights, leaving just a dim one on and was about taking a step towards my room, when I think I heard a noise outside.
I stopped and listened.
The noise came again and I realised it was at the gate. Someone was knocking.
My heart skipped and I looked at the wall clock.
10: 15pm.
The knocks came in again, more loud now.
Who must that be, God!
Thieves? Kidnappers? Killers?
I placed my hands on my chest as it was already beating loudly.
I switched on my phone touch and after that, I switched off the dim light.
I took another step and the knock was now much..
I didn’t know what to do.
I was freaking scared, but I turned and opened the door.
The knock was loud now and continues.
I slowly closed my door. The outside lights were on.
Slowly I began walking to the gate.
I haven’t even gotten to the gate when I sighted a fair skin through a little lock hole at the gate.
That was when It downed on me that I have nothing to protect me.
Not even a kitchen knife.
I didn’t put off my phone touch but I covered it abit from flashing too much.
Finally I got to the gate and bringing my eyes really close at the lock hole…
I saw a fair skinned and the sleeve of his shirt is read.
Joy?
The knocks began again…
I swallowed.
“Who are you!?” I asked trying to sound fearless.
“Aunty. plese. help . me.. me” He said in a chilish tone.
“Who are you!” I yelled, though I knew it was Joy already.
“Joy. You. don’t. know. my. name.” He said.
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