THE MIRACLE I NEED SEASON 2 : Episode 21 – 30
EPISODE 23
Immediately Kathleen walked into the office the three females in her unit gathered around her, “I told you it was her!” Rosy said to Sandra as their eyes fell on the engagement ring on Kathleen’s finger.
“Hehehehe. Congratulations on your engagement. It was on Instablog I saw it! Omooor I was just telling everybody that I know the person!” Dave said with a happy smile.
“Thank you very much,” Kathleen said with a grin as she remained standing by his desk.
“But oga nuh waste time o. He just rush propose now now,” Dave said making Kathleen giggle.
“Yeah, I was equally surprised,” Kathleen confided as she looked at the ring on her finger.
“Shey you will invite me to your wedding?” Dave asked with a big grin as he looked at Kathleen.
“Invite you ke? I don’t need to invite you before you come to my wedding. Sha, you are ready to travel down to Delta state?” Kathleen asked as she dropped her handbag on her desk and sat down, ignoring the ladies who looked like they wanted to say something to her.
“Ah! Delta? It’s far o,” He said, scratching the back of his head and making Kathleen laugh.
“Let’s wait until then. No need to get ahead of ourselves,” Kathleen said as she bowed her head to pray.
Both Rosy and Sandra pinched Lola, the chubby one, and she cleared her throat to get Kathleen’s attention once she was done praying, “Kathleen…”
Kathleen glanced at them disinterestedly, “Yeah?”
“We want…”
“Hold on. Before you say anything, I’d like to first make something clear. Now even though it’s none of your business, I’ll tell you that I only started dating him over a week ago. Secondly, my only relationship with him was my job here and my part-time job as his child’s caretaker, of which it was his secretary who recommended me for the job. Finally, I’ve been coming to work with him because he offered me his BQ after my house was engulfed in fire and I had nowhere else to go. It’s not like I care about what either of you thinks about me… Your opinions about me don’t count, and neither does it change who I am. So next time before you open your mouth to say something about me, I hope you first get your facts right. Having said that, I don’t need your apology either, if that is why you are here. I know you’re only here to apologize because he proposed to me and you feel your jobs might be threatened if I end up marrying him. I don’t have time for such nonsense, so you can maintain the energy you have been giving me this whole time.” Having said that Kathleen turned to her computer and turned it on, leaving the ladies to walk away shamefacedly.
She knew she had probably been too harsh, but it was the truth. Their apologies meant nothing to her. She didn’t care about any one of them in the company apart from Dave who has consistently been a supportive colleague.
“By the way, I wanted to give you this,” Kathleen said to Dave, opening her handbag to take out a can of malta Guinness and a piece of cake which was neatly wrapped in a foil paper.
“Ah! You remembered me, thank you o,” Dave exclaimed with a happy smile as he collected it from her.
THE MIRACLE I NEED SEASON 2 : Episode 21 – 30
After that they all got busy with work, and Kathleen only raised her head sometime around noon when her phone started ringing. It was a call from Kimberly, “Hey! Kimberly, how are you?” Kathleen asked, happy to hear from her.
“I’m fine. Good afternoon. I hope I’m not disturbing your work?” Kimberly asked politely.
“No, it’s fine. I needed the break,” Kathleen said with a smile as she recalled what she learned about Kimberly’s husband the previous day.
“Well, Eric and I saw your engagement proposal yesterday on our way, but I figured you’d be very busy and didn’t want to call. Happy birthday, and Congratulations on your engagement. I suppose you said yes, right?” Kimberly asked making Kathleen’s smile widen.
“After such a grand proposal who wouldn’t accept?” Kathleen asked making Kimberly giggle.
“I know, right? Eric wants us to have dinner together sometime soon, I hope that is okay with you? Maybe like a double date?” Kimberly asked politely.
“I would love that. I promise not to threaten anyone with a bottle this time,” Kathleen said, making Kimberly laugh out loudly.
“You could teach me that move though. It was really cool seeing you switch from cool to crazy,” Kimberly said, glad that they could joke over the incident now.
“Remind me to teach you when next we meet then. My regards to your husband. Let me know when you both make up your mind, and I’ll inform him.”
“Sure I will. By the way, you can send me another lovely book if you have any. The last one was very helpful.”
“You’ve been okay, right? You know you can always talk to me,” Kathleen said making Kimberly smile. Somehow the connection she felt with Kathleen was more than friendship. It was more like the connection between sisters.
“Sure. Maybe we can have lunch together before we have the double date?” Kimberly asked.
“I would love that. And then we can talk about the book and also get to know each other better,” Kathleen suggested with a nod.
“Sure. Let’s see how this week goes then. My regards to your fiance. Take care,” Kimberly said before hanging up.
“Why didn’t you call me to tell me you have arrived?” Prisca asked as she walked into Kimberly’s office and sat on the seat opposite her.
“You were out with a client, I didn’t want to disturb your meeting. How did it go?” Kimberly asked.
“I should be asking you! How did it go with his family? What are they like? What did they say? What is their house like?” Prisca asked excitedly. She had been over the moon with joy when Kimberly had told her the previous morning that she was traveling with Eric to visit his family.
Kimberly smiled, “Honestly? I felt at home. And that’s not even the best part of it,” Kimberly said, making Prisca lean forward in her seat.
“What happened?”
“They want to award us all the interior and exterior decor contracts in their company, but they want us to first expand the company. His dad offered to help us get a larger office space and asked us to get more staff. He also said he is going to refer me to his friends and business associates,” Kimberly said with a big smile and was startled when Prisca screeched happily and stood up from her seat, running around the desk to grab Kimberly in a tight hug.
“Oh my goodness! Kim! I’m so happy! We did it! You did it!” Prisca exclaimed, her eyes filled with tears. Who would have thought that everything would turn out this way?
Soon they were both laughing and crying happily as they held on to each other. They knew who actually did it. It was God. Of course, only God could change the story of a man like this. Though her life wasn’t perfect yet, she was still battling with her sexual urges and all, but her life was way better now than it was before God brought Eric into the picture.
THE MIRACLE I NEED SEASON 2 : Episode 21 – 30
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*[A Week Later]*
“What are you doing?” Kimberly asked with a frown when she returned home from work on Friday evening and saw Eric packing his clothes.
“I figured I return to my place so we can have a normal relationship at least before we get married. My parents will be coming to Lagos by next week and then we will meet with your father. I don’t think it is proper to keep living here,” Eric explained as he walked over to where she was standing and tried to kss her, but Kimberly quickly sidestepped him.
THE MIRACLE I NEED SEASON 2 : Episode 21 – 30
Living together with him for the past week had been more than a fairytale. Thus far the only thing missing in their relationship was still the sex part, but every other thing was in place. They slept together in her bedroom, he still served her breakfast in bed as he promised, played and watched movies together, and he had also picked her from her office in one of his cars and drove to her therapist’s office for her weekly appointment.
“No.”
“No what?” Eric asked in confusion.
“You can’t leave. The only night I’m willing to sleep alone is the night before our wedding as we won’t be able to do that. But until then you can’t leave me,” Kimberly said shaking her head.
“I’m not leaving you. I’m just…”
“No. If you want to leave because my house is too small and you want to return to your more comfortable house, then you’ll have to take me along with you,” Kimberly said, making Eric smile warmly.
“You love having me around that much?”
“You know I do. So don’t go, okay? We can have a normal relationship while living under the same roof,” Kimberly said as she moved closer to him now and embraced him.
“Okay. Whatever my crown jewel says,” Eric said wrapping both arms around her waist, “So now that I’m not leaving what do you want us to do this evening?” He asked lowering his head in a way that both their foreheads were touching.
“We could spend the night at your house. I’d love to have a feel of the place,” Kimberly suggested as they gazed at each other.
“Chuka is still there, I hope you don’t mind?” Eric asked, concerned.
“The house is big enough for all of us, I’m sure. But wait, did you really decorate that place yourself?” Kimberly asked, eyeing him with interest as she pulled away from him.
“Yeah. Why? Want to hire me?” Eric asked with a teasing smile.
“Yeah, I’m tempted to. I should go in and freshen up then we can leave,” Kimberly said, and just as she turned to leave Eric’s phone started ringing.
“Yeah?… Oh! It’s today? God! It totally slipped my mind… Okay. Sure. I’ll be there. Thanks for the reminder,” Eric said before hanging up.
“Where are you going to? What is wrong?” Kimberly asked trying not to sound worried.
“I forgot about an award show I’m to attend. I’m supposed to be presenting an award to someone… I should hurry… Do you mind coming with me? We don’t have to stay until the end. We can leave once I’m done with my part,” Eric pleaded.
“An award? But I’m not sure I have anything to wear…”
“What award?” Prisca asked as she walked into the house. Kimberly quickly explained the situation to Prisca. She wanted to go, but she wasn’t sure she had something befitting to wear.
“I think I have a gown you can wear. Why don’t you freshen up while I go get it?” Prisca asked with a smile, and then hurriedly left before Kimberly could object.
“Let’s go in and freshen up then. I’m sure Prisca would get you something good. If you don’t like what she brings you then we can just get you something else, okay?” Eric said, leading Kimberly towards her bedroom, “We have to hurry, they are starting by 8 PM, and it’s 6:30 PM now,” Eric said with a note of urgency in his voice.
“Okay,” Kimberly said as she walked into her bedroom. She quickly showered and tried to be as fast with her makeup as she could. Prisca walked into the room and held out a flowing black glitter strapless v-neck mermaid gown
“This should do, right?” Prisca asked hopefully.
“I’ve never seen this gown on your wardrobe,” Kimberly commented as she looked at the gown.
“I’m sure you don’t expect me to announce it to you every time I get a new outfit. Hurry up and leave already,” Prisca urged her.
“This one you’re rushing me, what are you planning to do? Don’t tell me you want to invite a man over,” Kimberly said jocularly.
“I want to bring a man and a woman. It’s going to be a threesome right here on your bed. Some wild shit is about to go down under your roof!” Prisca said making Kimberly laugh out.
“Na you sabi. I’m not coming home tonight so enjoy. We will be passing the night at his place,” Kimberly said as she turned around for Prisca to zip up the gown.
Kimberly walked over to her closet and picked up a new pair of silver high-heeled sandals she was yet to wear since she bought them. And then picked a small silver clutch purse to match. Once she was done wearing the sandals, she returned to stand in front of the mirror.
“This gown is fine o. How much did you buy it?” Kimberly asked as she admired her reflection on the mirror.
“Why do you want to know? Will you refund the money if I tell you? Abeg hurry up and go, I’m going to my apartment. Make sure you have mad fun, and bring gist for me,” Prisca said when she was certain Kimberly was good to go.
“Yes mummy,” Kimberly called back dryly as Prisca exited the bedroom. Prisca stopped outside the bedroom door when Eric opened his door and saw her, “Is she ready?”
“Yeah,” Prisca said with a nod.
“Thank you,” Eric said before walking into Kimberly’s bedroom, “I take it you like the dress?”
“Yes. Why? You don’t like it?” Kimberly asked, looking at him unsure of what he thought about her outfit.
“I love you both in and out of clothes. I don’t care about what you wear,” Eric said, making her look away in embarrassment when she remembered he had seen her nked.
“I can’t say the same since I’m yet to see you out of clothes,” Kimberly muttered under her breath, and Eric chuckled.
“Soon you will don’t worry,” Eric assured her as he held out the door for her to leave.
Once they got outside and got into the car, Eric turned to look at her, “I know I’m yet to tell you how beautiful you look… I just haven’t done so yet, because I’m still trying to come up with the right words, so pardon me,” Eric said with a wink, and Kimberly smiled.
“You look good yourself. Somehow suits always look the same on men, but you always pull it off with style,” Kimberly complimented him.
“So what is the award show about? And who are you giving an award to?” Kimberly asked curiously.
“When we get there you’ll see. Although I can assure you that you might meet some of your favorite celebrities,” Eric said with a grin.
“Really? Like who?” She asked excitedly.
“Let that be the surprise,” Eric said with a small smile.
THE MIRACLE I NEED SEASON 2 : Episode 21 – 30
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