contract - Season 1 - Episode 86

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contract - Season 1 - Episode 86

“I’ll be safe. I’ll be with someone you trust.” She replied simply.

“I love you.” He said, hoping that those three words would change her mind, and she would just walk back into the house and decide to face his family.

“I know. I don’t doubt it. But you need to put your house in order, and I need to put my head in order.” She said simply before walking out of his house, and hopefully, not out of his life.

As Abena walked out of the house, she ignored the blast of cold air and brought out her phone. She jdialled the familiar number and the person picked up at the third ring.
“Hey. I need a favour.”
…

Tobi had been staring at the blank television screen ever since Abena left. She had only been gone for thirty three minutes, although it felt like she had been gone for thirty three years.

He hoped she would come back, tell him it didn’t matter if his family would treat her like s--t. Tell him she could handle all the popularity and scandals that came with his name.

But the front door didn’t open.

He thought back to the conversation he had with his cousin after the lunch.

He had been so excited to know that one member of his family wanted to know about Abena.

His aunty had scowled and advised Tobi to leave Abena, because she was a gold digger. Peju had agreed with her mother, but Pelumi, as usual, didn’t care. The only thing he said was:

“She’s poor man. We don’t do poor.”
So when Pamilerin had asked him about Abena, all he wanted to do was gush on and on about how amazing she was and how much the family would love her if they gave her a chance.

“She’s just a girl.” He started saying. “The most amazing one I’ve met in my life, and trust me, I’ve met a lot of girls.”

“What makes her so different?” Pamilerin had asked curiously.

“She isn’t like all those rich brats that Mama liked bringing to me. She does actual house work. She fights with me. She cooks, and does an amazing job too. She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met. God! It’s like everything about her is just meant for me.”

Pamilerin had a genuine smile on his face when he told Tobi that he was happy for him. Tobi hadn’t been happy in a long time, and if that girl made him happy, then who cared if she was poor.

Tobi just wished the rest of his family thought that way too. He decided to have a talk with his mother.
If there was one thing a mother cared about, it was the happiness of her child.
…

“You left him because his whole family hates you, and you can’t deal with all the celebrity drama?” Funmi asked for the third time.

Abena didn’t know who to call. She thought of calling Dera, but that would involve Joseph, and she knew Joseph would find it hard to lie to his friend. So, she called Funmi instead.
She had settled her in the guest room at the back of the house, where she won’t be disturbed by Funmi’s adorable children.
“I didn’t leave him, I just need some space, to think. I need to outline the pros and cons of this relationship.” Abena explained.
“Every relationship has pros and cons Abena. You just have to focus on the pros and fight through the cons.” Funmi said thoughtfully.

“But what if I can’t handle it? He’s rich and famous, the whole continent would be watching his every move, and that would mean watching my every move. Then they’ll call me a gold digger. His family already thinks I’m below his standard.” Abena replied.