contract - Season 1 - Episode 84

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contract - Season 1 - Episode 84

“My dear, how are you?” Aunty gave a curt reply, still looking at Abena’s choice of clothing.

Or rather, Tobi’s choice of women.
“I’m fine ma.” Abena said uncomfortably, avoiding Aunty’s gaze.
“This are my cousins; Pamilerin, Pelumi and Peju.” Tobi introduced her to three people. Two men and a woman.

Pamilerin was the older one of the cousins, standing almost taller than Tobi, he gave her a cheeky smile.

Pelumi, the second man, just nodded at her and returned back to his tablet, looking like he was forced to come.

Peju, the only woman didn’t even bother to greet Abena. She just gave her the same look that Aunty was giving her.
A look that said, ‘Gold digger.’
“You guys, this is Abena.” Tobi said, placing a hand on Abena’s back while Abena placed a hand on her stomach, feeling like she had to protect her babies.

“Okay, so how about lunch?” Tobi asked, trying to break the tension.
…

Lunch wasn’t really bad, and before Abena knew it, it was over.
Aunty and Peju had left, giving an excuse that Abena didn’t really listen to.

Pelumi just shook Tobi’s hand and said congratulations before leaving, not even glancing at Abena.

With the way he was acting, you would think Tobi was the one carrying the child.
Pamilerin stayed, and he and Tobi stayed in the sitting room, talking and joking, while watching the sports channel.
Abena had sat with them for a while, before getting bored and leaving, trying to give them some privacy.
Some time later, she walked down the stairs, wanting to go to the kitchen for some water. She heard Tobi and Pamilerin talk in hushed voices and couldn’t help but go closer to hear what they were saying.
“Who’s the girl? She’s beautiful.” Pamilerin said.
“Yeah I know.” Tobi replied dreamily.
“Well who is she?” Pamilerin pressed.
“She’s just a girl…” Abena left before she could hear anymore. She forced herself up the stairs with a heavy heart and tears running down.
She was back to being just a girl.
…

“Abena? Are you okay?” Tobi asked, letting himself in. He noticed a packed suitcase in a corner, and Abena was lying down, staring at the wall, with her back facing him.
“I’m just a girl, shay?” She asked quietly.
“What are you talking about?” He asked, clearly confused.
“You told Pamilerin that I’m just a girl.” She repeated.
“Abena-”
“I thought we were past that stage.”
“We are.” He said frantically.
“I thought you loved me.”
“I love you Abena. Not loved. That’s not all I said, you have to believe me.” He begged.
“And your family. They hated me. They treated me like I was inferior. And you didn’t say a word to them about it.” She pointed out.

“Abena-”
“This is all wrong. Us. We are all wrong. I’m just a girl. After everything, I’m just a girl.” She sobbed.
He walked up to her in an effort to comfort her.

“Don’t. Just leave me.”
He sighed and left the room.
Back to square one.