Those Truth That Were Lies - S01 E08

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Those Truth That Were Lies - S01 E08

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There’s no chance, no destiny, no fate that can hinder the firm resolve of a determined soul.

It’s my resolve to be happy. It’s a single handed decision that no one can make for me and I will do anything to have my peace; doesn’t matter how anyone feels about it.

‘ April? ‘ my mom’s voice called me out of my reverie.

Standing in front of my parents, the shock look on my mom’s face was very well obvious but my dad ; I couldn’t read anything out of his facial expression. It was devoid of emotion.

‘ I think it’s for the best; it’s only right that I live on my own besides, I’m old enough. ‘

‘ Must you go on defiling the honor of this family? ‘ My mom asked, obviously very disappointed.

I knew what the outcome will be but I needed to take a chance and nothing was going to stop me.

‘ It’s alright Cecilia ‘

‘ Tell me April, what makes it right? Do you know that there are rules that governs this house? Have you forgotten that we have standards? Tell me, what makes it right? ‘

‘ That’s the point dad; standards. Who made those standards that we have to live up to? Traditions, who made them? You talked about growing up dad, I need to find myself. I don’t know what’s going with my life or what I am anymore. I have to discover that and I need to do it alone and my heart says… ‘

‘ Shut the hell up April! ‘ My mom interrupted

‘ No, let her speak Cecilia. ‘

‘ Dad, I want to move out tomorrow. I’ve gotten an apartment, I need to rediscover myself and get my life back together. I need to know what I live for. ‘

‘ April, ‘

‘ Sir ‘

‘ I could still remember the first time I held you in my arms, I felt more than proud of you. I saw myself in you, I saw a greater me, a better me in you, a more successful me in you. I didn’t care about your gender. Growing up, you were more than I could ask of in any child. ‘

I was more than shocked to hear these very words coming from my dad. He stood up and walked to the window.

‘ April, you’re the pride of this house. The pillar of it’s dignity and respect. If you think that leaving is for the best, if you think by leaving, you will find yourself and a child I will be proud of; you have my blessings. ‘

Saying I am emotional is an understatement, I rushed into my dad’s arms and hugged him. I let all bounds break as I cried my eyes out. It’s only easy to see things the way we want but here my dad held me with so much respect in his heart.

There and then, I swore to make out the best from life. I swore to correct every error in my destiny. It is my life and my destiny is mine to write, my story to make and tell. No one else’s.

‘ I love you Dad. Thank you very much. ‘

‘ I love you my baby girl. ‘

‘ Don’t leave me out of the scene, come on and give me a hug. ‘

I rushed into my mom’s arms. I couldn’t ask for a better Monday morning.

‘ You’ve grown baby. Go on and be the big girl that you are. ‘ she whispered in my ears.

‘ Thanks Mom, Dad; I need to rush off to the office. ‘

‘ Drive safe honey. ‘

‘ I will Mom. ‘I rushed out.

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I reported in for work 30 minutes late but hey! It was worth it.

‘ Good morning ma’am. You’re late. ‘

Julia said as she dropped my coffee on my desk while I settled down.

‘ Thank you julia and yes, you’re glowing. ‘

Julia smiled shyly.

‘ Awnnn…. Don’t tell me, congratulations; how many weeks? ‘

‘ Sixteen ma’am. You’ve got good eyes I must say. ‘

‘ The files I gave to you last week, are they ready? I need to take them to the MD. ‘

‘ Yes ma’am they are. ‘

She handed them over to me.

‘ But ma’am… ‘

I raised my head, ‘ But what? ‘.

‘ The CEO said you should report to him directly. ‘

‘ you’ve over stayed your welcome julia. You can go. ‘

She raised her hands and walked out.

I know Anthony doesn’t sign these papers, he will definitely send it to the MD to review it. It’s just a bid to get me to his office.

‘ Good morning Mr Davis. ‘

‘ Morning beautiful. ‘

‘ These documents needs to be reviewed and approved. ‘

‘ Okay, let me take a look. ‘

He collected the files and April turned to leave but he stopped her.

‘ You have to wait until am through. ‘

‘ That would take forever Sir and besides, the file doesn’t need to come back to my desk. It should go back to the MD’s office. If you don’t mind, I’ll take my leave now. ‘

‘ April. ‘

‘ Stop it already Anthony, I know all your tricks but guess what, it irritates me. You’re acting all childish. No matter what you do or say I’ll never…. ‘

‘ You’ll never what April! ‘

He retorted interrupting her.

‘ Yes I’m acting all childish and it’s all because of you! It might irritate you but I’m sorry April. Why can’t you see? Who does all this for a woman if not a man who has truly changed? I was an a-----e in the past but trust me April; I’ve changed. ‘

April let out a sarcastic laughter.

‘ What a nice speech Mr Davis. Are you saying all this to get in my pants again? To win another unworthy bet?’

She chuckled

‘One of the hardest but bravest thing I did was forgiving you even when you didn’t apologize, even when you weren’t sorry for anything. ‘

‘ April I…. ‘

‘ Stop it! Tell that change to Kim who you’re sleeping with or better still to your MD who’s throwing herself at you or to the fair lady you had thrown out of your office the other day. I don’t care how you run your life, it’s solely your business and I hope you leave me out of it. ‘

In anger she turned to leave but bumped into someone who had opened the door.

‘ I’m sorry Sir. ‘

She said with a flashed smile and walked out.

Walking to her office, April’s phone rang.

‘ The joy of motherhood has made a best friend forget me. How’s my godson doing? ‘

‘ He’s fine and at sleep. ‘

‘ Okay. ‘

‘ Okay? Just okay? Spill the beans joor. How did it go? All hell broke loose bah? ‘

She laughed

‘ On the contrary Nancy, Nope it didn’t. ‘

‘ What do you mean? ‘

‘ It’s a short but kinda long story, I’ll drop by your place later. ‘

‘ Please do, I’ll be waiting for you. ‘

She ended the call.

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