NIGHTMARE MARRIAGE : CHAPTER 41 – THE END
BY JOY FAVOUR SHAKA
CHAPTER FORTY SIX
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Tonia.
I stared out the window, munching on my hamburger….it tastes really good, guess I didn’t make a mistake coming to this place.
I noticed someone staring at me, it’s a guy with blonde hair, putting on a black blazer. I looked my back to see if someone’s behind me but yeah, he’s staring at no one but me.
I do find it to be kind of weird….but good Lord, he is super cute. I bent my head to hide my red cheek, facing my snacks.
“Hi…” I heard a soft voice, i lift up my head and almost flinched but acted cool. The guy who had been looking at me is right in front of me.
“U hmm…Hi?.” I said, perplexed.
“Can i please join you?.” He asked with a smile that brought out his dimples. Dmn…he is more good looking….why would I say no to you.
“Yeah, sure.” I replied as he took his seat opposite me.
“Am sorry to bother you.” He said.
“It’s nothing.”
“I know you saw me gazing at you, sorry but i couldn’t help it…..your beauty is something else. May i know your name?.”
I blushed. “Tonia.”
“Yeah….no wonder you’re this beautiful, a lovely name for a beautiful person like you.” He smirked.
“Thank you.”
“Am Miguel.” He stated, stretching forth his hand.
“Well, nice to meet you Miguel.” I said and grasp his hand.
“Uhm… can i have your contact?. I would love to always hear your voice.” He brought out his phone from his blazer.
“No prob.”
I collected his phone and yeah…gave him my phone number.
“Thank you.” He said, cleared his throat and voiced out again, “Do you mind if you tell me about yourself?.”
We began a conversation….yeah the way we met is very strange but i got to know how lively he is. According to him, he’s a Canadian and a banker. He lives in Hawaii with his family and single….at the moment.
His phone vibrated in the middle of our discussion, he looked down at his phone screen and the way he stared at it must be an important message.
“Uhm….I have to go now, it’s nice knowing you Tonia.” He stated, standing up to his feet.
“Alright. Same here Miguel.”
“Thanks, I hope we can see each other another time.” He said.
“I would love that.” I responded.
He smiled, I spotted his deep dimples again as i blushed. “Bye Miguel.”
He nodded and turned to leave, i placed my hand on my right cheek watching him walk out of the restaurant.
I puffed out deep breathe, “Yeah….that just happened.” I muttered with a side smirk. Who knew i’d get to talk to a cute guy today…?. Once again, I don’t regret coming to this place.
I also got up after paying the waitress, grabbed my clutch, headed out and moved to where I parked my car. About to open the car door when I received a text message from an unknown number.
It says, *Thanks for making my day beautiful like you miss Tonia.*
I giggled, yeah…definitely Miguel. I quickly saved his number and sent him a reply, *You’re Welcome*
NIGHTMARE MARRIAGE : CHAPTER 41 – THE END
Melissa.
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As usual, the music is loud enough to pull off one’s ear, smell of cigarettes and alcohol welcomed me immediately I got in. Yeah am back at the club Ryan and his friends normally come to and I wasn’t wearing a hoodie, this time I put on a face cap with casual dress.
I spotted him, sitting alone with a glass of alcohol in his hand. His eyes were closed as he gulped down the whole content of whiskey, he kept on ordering more from the bar tender.
Gosh, he’s really drunk. I felt worried, sniffing in the tears that attempted to fall, I wished I could walk over to him and stop him from taking more.
“Hey Bch, wanna dance?.” Someone tapped my back, I faced the person. It’s a guy….a drunk one, he grinned widely waiting for my response.
“Nope, am good.” I said.
He scoffed, walking away. “Your loss.”
I fixed my gaze back at him, he still haven’t stopped drinking and unexpectedly, his eyes naturally met mine. I looked down instantly, fk!.
I slowly turned towards the exit, “Hey.” I heard behind me as i successfully walked out of the club. I ignored whoever it is, I don’t have time for any stupid request to dance or drink.
A pair of arm suddenly held my wrist, i sharply turned to look at the person. I flinched, Ryan….!!!?. I have no idea he was the one following me.
“Wait miss.” He said looking at me, he sounded weak and out of breathe. I don’t think he recognized me…..he’s so drunk.
“Excuse me Sir.” I changed my voice and removed my hand from his grip, sorry Ryan….I need to get out from here before I get seen by anyone…especially Jacob.
“Wait, please.” He stated again and within the twinkle of an eye, he passed out on the ground. I glanced around the empty parking lot with widened eyes…
I knelt down next to him, “Ryan….” I called worriedly.
“Ryan..are you okay?.” I shook him countless times but he didn’t respond.
Fk!!. What should i do now???. My head became filled with different thoughts, I was so confused….I couldn’t leave him there by himself….and there is no one to call for help.
I sighed, dipped my hand into his pockets and brought out his car key. Thank God it was in his pocket….it’d be a different case if he dropped it inside the club.
“I can’t leave you like this Ryan.” I muttered low.
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I gently laid him on the bed and holy crap! He has weight. I sighed heavily, took off his shoes and his shirt cause he’s sweaty.
I used a towel to wipe off the particles of sweat on his forehead. Dmn….i have to quickly buzz off from here. I really don’t want him to wakeup now…and see me.
I dropped the towel on his nightstand and rose up, i’ve already kept some hangover pills for him whenever he wakes up.
I looked at him one more time, I feel so sad I can’t stay with you Ryan…I know one day, we’re gonna be together and nobody will set us apart.
I wiped the tears that strolled down my cheeks, I didn’t even realize I was in tears. I turned to leave his room, I felt chills down my spine when he did it again……With shock, I slowly turned and glimpsed down at my wrist he held.
I tried to remove my wrist….but he held me tight, sh*t!. Then, he opened his eyes and slowly, his lips began moving as he whispered, “Melissa..?.”
Oh sht.
Ryan.
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I felt someone touching my forehead, the touch….it felt familiar….whoever it is, I didn’t want the person to stop. I had to hold back the person, i slowly opened my eyes with my head pounding really hard.
It’s a lady….what is she doing here?. I looked at her well…., “Melissa…?.”
The person am holding is Lisa?. Am I dreaming…?. Is this a dream..?. But it feels so real…!. I sat up on the bed still holding her hand, holy sh*t it’s really her!!.
“Melissa, is this you?.” I asked in a low voice as i stared intensely at her. Why does she look so much like that lady I saw outside that restaurant?.
Her face.., it seemed she had been crying cause they’re little red. She nibbled on her lips, bent her head low and softly voiced out, “Yeah..”
I glanced around the room, what the fk is going on…?. How did I end up here?. I thought I was at the club..?.
I left her wrist and faced her. “What’s going on Lisa?. How come you suddenly showed up like this?.” I asked, a tear streaked down my cheek.
“I already forgave you and am also sorry. I wished everyday you’d at least show up cause I miss you so much….”
“Ryan….it’s not what you think..” She cuts in.
NIGHTMARE MARRIAGE : CHAPTER 41 – THE END
Melissa.
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I felt a sting in my chest, seeing him cry hurts a lot.
“I already forgave you and am also sorry. I wished everyday you’d at least show up cause I miss you so much….”
“Ryan….it’s not what you think..” I interfered.
“What do you mean?.” He asked.
“It…it’s a long story….”
“What happened?..Why didn’t you pick my calls whenever I call you, where have you been and how the hell did we end up in my house, my room??. Fk, I can’t even remember anything.” He said.
“I..drove you home, you passed out at the club.” I replied.
“How did you know I was going to be at the club?.” He arched a brow at me, looking very confused.
I sighed. “That’s why i said it’s a long story.”
“Melissa, talk to me…you’re scaring me.” He tells impatiently.
“Alright, but I want you to calm down and listen….
“That day….you came home and saw Jacob and I together, what really happened isn’t what you think it is. I got drugged by your friend, Jacob. He planned it cause he wanted to separate us, he was jealous about our relationship…” I stopped to see his reaction, of course he looked shocked…as he stared at me with widened eyes.
“Yeah I know it sounds weird but…please it’s the truth. The reason why you didn’t see or hear from me is because, I got abducted that time I gave you a call…”
“Abducted.., by who?.” He asked.
“Jacob, he knew I was going to call and tell you everything, his plans. Before the abduction, he threatened me countless times and took advantage of me. I couldn’t do anything, I couldn’t talk to you about it cause you were mad at me. He was so mad….after all his threats I still had the guts to give you a call, he shot me that day…..I thought I had died. But fortunately, a nice family saved my life. If not for them, you wouldn’t see me today Ryan.” I expounded.
“What..?. Ja…Jacob????. He is the one behind my pain???.” He muttered, looking really heartbroken.
“Yes Ryan. He has been playing innocent the whole time.” I said.
He faced me with tears, he got up and unexpectedly, knelt before me.
“Ryan..what are you doing?.” I asked.
“Melissa….I am so sorry…I can’t believe I have been so stupid. I was too blind to realize the truth the whole time, I let a so called friend do this to you….am deeply sorry Lisa. I could have searched for you but I thought you’ve left me forever….I…”
“Ryan, please get up.”
“No, I won’t until you forgive me.”
“Alright, i’ve forgiven you.” I said.
“Really?.”
“Yes Ryan.”
He got up and hugged me. “Am so sorry.”
“Don’t be, it’s all his fault and he has to pay.” I said after we withdrew.
“I seriously can’t believe Jacob could do this to me, why??.” He muttered.
“Cause he is a psycho. He won’t just stop here, he’ll still destroy many more lives. I was worried about you, that’s why I have been spying on you, trying my best to keep you safe and warn you.”
“I wish I knew how evil he is before all this happened.”
“Same here. You also have to warn Scott too, there’s no doubt he won’t go after him and his family…” I said.
“What do you think we can do?.” .
“Right…about that. I want you to act like nothing ever happened, pretend you still haven’t seen nor heard from me…like am truly dead. He mustn’t know I am alive….things might get worst if he knows.”
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“Gosh….this is insane.”
“I know, you just have to play along. If he thinks he’s smart….we’ll show him how smarter we are.”
NIGHTMARE MARRIAGE : CHAPTER 41 – THE END
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