Could This Be True Love – Episode 9

Could This Be True Love (episode 9)

Second-to-last episode!

Seeing Charles on his knees asking me to marry him gave me goosebumps. I should have been very happy but for some weird reasons, I wasn’t excited nor happy at all. He was smiling and was expecting a “Yes” but I didn’t utter a word.

“Charles please get up” I said in a low tone, “I wouldn’t until you say Yes” he replied smiling. The scene started to draw people’s attention and everyone in the restaurant started shouting “say yes, say yes!”. I hurriedly got up from where I was seated, picked up my bag and walked out on Charles whom was still kneeling. I could see the shock on everyone’s face as I opened the exit door without looking back.

Charles immediately pursued me and caught up with me. “Charles what was that for?” I asked in anger, “why are you so selfish and insensitive? You still haven’t resolved the issue we have on ground and here you are proposing, what kind of emotional blackmail is this?” I asked, not minding we were in an open place.

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“I think I’m beginning to get fed up with you Soso” he said angrily, “why can’t you let go of the past? Why are you still holding on to a wrong I did? Why are you giving up so soon on our Love? I think I’m even done here. You rejected my proposal in front of everyone who was watching, I can see you already love someone else, it’s fine!” he said and threw the ring on the floor and drove off leaving me behind.

I tried to be matured and put myself together but I was falling apart. The more I tried to hold on to my sanity, the more I lost it. I tried to order an Uber with my phone but I had low battery. I tried to get a taxi but non was coming forth.

I was losing my mind and didn’t know what to do. I located a store around and asked if they had a charger so I could power my phone. The store attendant gave me a charger and I plugged my phone, bent my head on the table there and started crying. Today was supposed to be one of the best days of my life but it turned out to be a disaster.

I was tired of love and began to despise it. “I’m never loving again” I said to myself as I cried. My phone was able to charge a little and I quickly ordered an Uber to take me home.

I got home, took my bath and fell asleep. I couldn’t sleep well all night as I woke up every now and then to think. The next day was Saturday, I woke up sad and wouldn’t stop crying. I checked my phone and saw over 10 missed calls from Derrick and non from Charles. “You all should leave me alone” I screamed as I threw my phone on the wall, and burst into tears afterwards.

I slept all through morning and afternoon, I work up passed 3pm and had to shower. I checked my phone and saw over 7 missed calls from Derrick and non from Charles and I cried even more. “Soso you are strong, you are smart, you deserve to be happy, he wasn’t good enough for you” I kept saying these things to myself to feel better.

I got a text message afterwards from an unknown number and it read “I’m sorry for causing you pain, I’m sorry for trying to take what belonged to you, I’m sorry for showing up at your house and office uninvited. I would be glad if you find it in your heart to forgive me, I have been feeling so guilty ever since you saw me at the hospital. The truth is that Charles doesn’t love me, his heart has always been yours. I would never bother you again. Thanks for your forgiveness in advance, Nnekah”.

I could feel a big burden lift from my heart. For some weird reasons, I was a bit happy and wasn’t so sad anymore. Wow! Nnekah apologised to me, my joy knew

no bound. Immediately I was done reading, the first person that came to my mind was Derrick. Oh Derrick! I shouted.

I quickly picked my phone and called him. “Hey dear” he said in a low tone, “Hello Derrick how are you?” I said in an excited tone. “I thought you were tired of me and didn’t want me anymore” he said still with a low tone, “alot happened yesterday, I’m sorry for ignoring your calls” I said. “It’s ok Soso, I figured you needed some space to think. I’m actually at the hospital now, I was admitted yesterday that’s why I kept calling you” he said. “What! Are you ok?” I asked in a shocked tone, “I have fever and was rushed down here when it became serious” he replied. “Which hospital?” I asked, “Trust hospital” he replied. “I’ll be there in no time” I assured.

I hurriedly dressed up and headed to the hospital Derrick was admitted in. Seeing him lie helplessly made me realise how much I have fallen for him and how much I didn’t want to lose him. I walked to his bed and laid down with him.

He was discharged the next day and I had to go to his house to keep an eye on him. I made food for him and we both ate together. He was so happy that I was there with him and it gave me joy whenever he told me “Thanks for being here”.

Night came and it was time to go to bed. I arranged his bed while he sat on the couch in his room, staring at me. I was done and had to help him lay down. As I was about to walk away, he held my hand and asked me to please stay with him. I didn’t want to stay because I wanted us to take things slow.

“Derrick I don’t think that’s a good idea” I said looking into his eyes, “please stay with me” he pleaded. I sat on his bed and he tired to get me to lie on his chest. I laid my head there thinking of how it used to be with Charles. He tired to kiss me but I pulled back and said “I can’t”. “Soso I’m not Charles please don’t make me pay for his mistakes by holding your love back from me, I wouldn’t do anything you don’t want me to do and I’m ready to wait till whenever you are ready. I love

you and I’m willing to do anything just to make sure you are happy” he said looking into my eyes.

I was numb and didn’t know what to say to him. “Soso I want to ask you something and I want you to be honest with me” he said, “Go ahead” I replied. “Do you still love Charles?”