Must Read: Cyber lover - Season 1 - Episode 47

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Must Read: Cyber lover - Season 1 - Episode 47

“Why are you so cheerful this afternoon?”
“Everything, Michael. My marriage is heading
towards perfection. My wife is such a
wonderful woman; I have been so blind and
selfish all this time. I have good news for
you.” “Tell me.” “My wife is pregnant.

I will soon be a father!” “Lovely, Joel, I am so
happy for you! This calls for celebration!”
“What‟s your idea?” “My idea? Are you sick?
We are going to get drunk, man!” He stood up.

“Wait for me…let me change my clothes!” He
came out eight minutes later and together
they left the building. As he locked the door,
Michael reminded himself that he was going
to call Brenda later in the evening. A patrol
car sped past their car as they were moving
out, but both men paid it no heed. * * *

Brenda thought about Michael throughout
Sunday. It was almost 6:00 p.m. and she was
in the sitting room listening to Sade Adu‟s
Smooth Operator.

The kitchen utensils kept rumbling lightly in
the kitchen. It was Jane. She was meant to go
out with Brad earlier in the day, but had
decided to spend the day with Brenda instead.

At that very moment, she was preparing dinner
for the two of them, giving Brenda some time
alone to once again think about Michael and
yesterday‟s event. She knew that she had
developed strong feelings for him; feelings she
chose not to call love for now. Of course, she
liked him and was sure he liked her also. She
could remember how secure she had felt in his
arms the day before; so secure that she‟d
slept like a baby after their lovemaking. He
had boldly stood there with her even when she
was acting strange. She did not even repulse
him, even after Cain had made her embarrass
herself. He was a very sensitive guy who
seemed to understand her despite the short
time they had had together.

But was she actually safe in his hands? Could
she trust him? She wanted to hold back her
emotions and not allow herself to fall in love
with him, but this was getting beyond her.

She wished he would stop coming around.

That was the only way she could resist him. Why couldn‟t guys just leave her the hell alone?

Nevertheless, would she be happy if he
stopped coming around? She loved the way he
had comforted her yesterday, the
understanding he had shown. Oh God, what
should she do? Her phone started ringing by
her side. It was Michael. “Michael.” “Pretty
one, I couldn‟t get you off my mind
throughout today. So I thought I should get
myself some therapy by calling you and
hearing your beautiful voice,” he said.

“Thinking about me doesn‟t make any one to
fall so ill as to require any therapy, unless the
thought is unpleasant,” Brenda replied
cheerfully. “Thinking about you causes me to
miss you and whenever I miss you, I am not
happy and whenever I am not happy, I need
therapy.” “So how do you feel now that you‟ve
heard my voice?” “I think you know better.

How are you doing this evening?” “I am fine.
Where are you? The background is noisy,” she
said. “I am hanging out with a friend. We are
celebrating his pregnant wife.

We are in a small bar at the center of town.”
“You hang out alone? You didn‟t think it was
necessary to take me along with you?” “Oh no,
not at all; I just thought it okay that you had
some rest today. There will be enough time for
us to hang out in the future. Besides, this was
an impromptu arrangement; I didn‟t have time
to call you,” he explained. “That‟s okay. I was
only teasing. I am not really in the mood to
hang out today. I and Jane are having a good
time together.” “How is she doing?” “She is fine, and we are alright.” “I hope Cain didn‟t
bother you today?” “No, he didn‟t,” she replied,
memories of the day before flooding back in
one quick rush. “I wish he won‟t come back.

I really appreciate the way you sound today. I
pray it continues.” “Yes,” she replied, not sure
of whether his view about Cain was okay with
her. “When next are you coming around?” “I
will definitely sq££ze out time within the
week, let‟s say Tuesday or Wednesday.”
“Looking forward to it.” “Take care of
yourself.” “I will.” She dropped the phone. She
looked up towards the kitchen and saw Jane
watching her. “I knew someone was watching
me.

Are we ready to eat?” “Just give me a few
minutes. Was that Michael on the line?” Jane
asked. “Yes.” “Michael is such a nice guy and
I am happy that the two of you are getting
along fine,” replied her friend. Jane had been
told every detail of what happened the day
before. She was glad that Michael had
handled the situation very well despite
Brenda‟s embarrassing act. She couldn‟t
understand what was happening to her friend,
though, but was grateful that Brenda was
looking more lively and cheerful that day. She
had looked like someone who had seen a
ghost the night before, and this was the
reason she had decided to forgo her date with
Brad. She wanted to pay close attention to
Brenda. “He‟s calling for the second time
today?” “Yep!” Brenda replied. “Awesome,
right?”

“Yeah, I just hope he wouldn‟t turn out to be
like those other losers in your past,” agreed
Jane. She liked Michael and prayed for the
best between him and Brenda. She didn‟t know
why this Cain or ghost had chosen to distract
Brenda now that she was finding love again.
“Yes, that is how they come around in the
beginning, looking like white angels, later they
turn out to be black devils.” There was a note
of sarcasm in Brenda‟s voice. “You just have
to be optimistic. He might be the right guy for
you, you never can tell.” “Well I am not giving
him all my heart yet.

I am still watching carefully. She stood up and
walked towards the kitchen, “I am getting
hungry; when are we going to eat?” “Dinner
will soon be ready. Just go back to the sitting
room and enjoy your music.” Jane was really
impressed by Brenda‟s great mood. She hoped
that her friend would be called for the job
soonest so that she wouldn‟t have the time to
browse at the café again. Ten minutes later,
they were eating dinner; it was rice and salad,
with plenty of fried plantain. “This is lovely,”
Brenda said as she ate. “Thanks.” And after
some seconds: “I have a strong feeling that
you are going to be called for the airline job
this week.” “I feel so too; besides, Cain said
that I will get the job. He has already
congratulated me, remember?” Not Cain again,
Jane thought. Nevertheless, she tried not to
show her negative feeling towards the
mentioned name. She even pretended not to
have heard. “We will celebrate in a special
way. I have plans for the event.” “Oh Jane, it
will be wonderful news. My parents will be so
happy; I just wish I get it o! Please pray very
hard for me o!” “You know I will, dear.”

Suddenly, Brenda felt dizzy; she stopped
eating and sat motionless for a while.
“What is the matter?” Jane asked her
confusedly.

“I don‟t know, it…it just seems as if…if
something just…just sapped my energy!” she
stuttered, beginning to breathe hard. “I…I need
to…to lie down!” “Why don‟t you finish your
food first?” Jane suggested, worriedly staring
at her friend. Brenda managed to finish her
food, and with Jane‟s help, went into the
bedroom and lay down on the bed. “It‟s no
use!” she suddenly stammered, beginning to
roll around on the bed. Jane watched her as
she continued to stir restlessly, wondering
what was happening to her. Could it be Cain
again? “Brenda, do you think it is Cain?” she
asked. Brenda did not reply but continued to
stir more violently. Jane didn‟t know what to
do. Did Brenda need a doctor? She continued
to stare in confusion. Then Brenda stopped:
she seemed to have fallen asleep.

It was then that Jane realized she was
drenched in sweat.