Must Read: My Husband

Episode 7 years ago

Must Read: My Husband

The white floor length gown looked smashing on her,even
though she had added some weight from the first time she
wore,she had been very excited when she unwrapped the box her
husband brought home from one of his numerous travels.The
shinnng material rolled out,it had looked perfect when she tried it
on.



The front was A???? v shaped bossom peeping neckline,and it was
sleeveless,tiny silver stones sat brightly at the back line,it
hugged her curves making them well pronounced,it flattered her
well.she smiled at the mirror and was glad with the result.The
happenings of her first outing in that dress came clouding.”You’ll
be wearing that for the Levites business night,and did i tell you
that,you’ll be delivering the opening speech.” Jacob’s voice
echoed her thoughts and she turned to face him.Her face was A????
good definition of surprise,with puckered eyebrow she looked at
her husband.”You should have told me earlier so that i can
prepare.” Her voice sounded rough and shaky.
Jacob waved her away,”Someone has done that,all you have to
do is read it dear,i trust you.” Jane smiled at her husband,this
time she wasn’t too confident.And on the night of the party when
she appeared on the podium to give the opening speech she
almost fumbled as thousands of eyes settled on her gorgeous
figure,she could feel strange eyes tearing off the cloth from her
body.she took one long look at her husband and read the speech
brilliantly,smiling and pausing where necessary,the warm
applaud she received ran straight to her heart.she walked in
style to her seat,where an angry Jacob sat boiling.”I should have
known this was A???? bad idea from day one,we’re leaving the
party.” He said A???? frown etched on his fine face. He held her hand
and walked her out to the car,she winced in pain as he clutched
her hand tightly.Openng the door,he almost pushed her in.



He ignited the car,”My purse….on the table.”



Jacob was mad as
he killed the engine,he got down and disappeared into the large
hall.A???? knock on the side door distracted her from her thought. A????
young man wearing A???? black suit and A???? pair of dark glasses
waved at her,he was too young to be bald probably 20 or A???? year
older.Jane opened the door and he carefully thrust A???? white
complmentary card in her hand.”That’s’s from my boss.” He said
scurrying away before Jane could say A???? word,his big bald head
shinning bright.she held the handle and before she could close
the door another man stood there,he wasn’t bad looking in his
ash coloured suit for A???? stout man.”Please permit to say you look
gorgeous tonight.”He smiled and dropped his card on her
hand.Making A???? call me sign as he walked away.



Jane starred at the cards on her laps,she was stunned to react or say A???? word.
“Bravo.”. Jacob clapped,she turned to see the bloodshot look on
his face.”I’ve only been away for less than ten minutes and
you’re messing around,where’s the card that man gave to you? ”
Jane feigned surprise and starred at him.”I don’t know what
you’re talking about.”. She answered avoiding his face.He
pushed her slightly and two cards fell down.


That was it,she had never seen him drive this reckless,he was
flouting road signals and sped fast,when the big black gate
opened to the compound,he almost jumped off the car.Jane got
down and before she could say A???? word he was by her,”Meet me
inside.” He said taking long strides away from her.
Jane was confused to say the least,she dragged her tired feet
in,she had barely stepped her foot in when he grabbed her by the
waist lifting her up,he ran to the bedroom and dropped her on the
bed,his trousers disappeared and he had his way roughly with
her.she screamed but he wouldn’t stop nor listen.”I own you,i
own your body and all that you have.” He said more to
himself.He was furious and very angry.She knew better than to
argue.That was the sourful event that took place on her first
outing ??? this dress,she had vowed never to wear it again,but this
time Jacob had personally ordered her to wear it.she sighed as
she finished up her makeup and picked her purse.
……………..
“This is just amazing.” Hannah swirled in excitement,as Adetoun
paraded around the room again lifting her hands up,A???? tiny gold
ring sat on her third finger.It was A???? surprise when Kelvin
proposed to her that afternoon,just the two of them.The kind of
thing she liked,it was intimate,romantic and sizzling when he
went on one knee and asked her to marry him,she had screamed
yes.And her head turned in excitement.
It was A???? dream come true for her,she was the happiest woman
on earth at the moment.”Hey babe congratulations.” Rekia
embraced her friend,tears strolled down her cheeks and she
quickly wiped it away before any of her friend could see it.She
knew such A???? day like this would never come.she knew it in
mind.Because no man born of A???? woman would ever agree to
marry her.
“I’m just so excited.” Hannah screamed in delight,she got up and
held her friends hand.”Wedding bells are ringing!” She
laughed,embracing her once again.”Yes yes,and that brings us to
you,when are you bringing him home?” Rekia asked.



Hannah picked her glass and downed the water in one
gulp,”When i find that man i’ll bring him home.” She said with an
uneasy smile across her red dabbed lips.Adetoun turned to face
her.”That doesn’t sound like A???? good answer jare,yoj should at
least give another man A???? chance.its been two years since you
and Damola happened now,time dey go o”
Hannah’s laughed out loud,”Chance you say?for another man to
disappear just like Ade or deceive me like Damola did right?” She
got up and walked out of the sitting room.”She needs A???? lot of
talking too.” Rekia nodded.
“Says who? You? I’ve never heard you talk of A???? man in your
life,or are you A???? l£sb!an.”Rekia hauled A???? throw pillow at her
hitting Adetoun fully on the head.”I’m not A???? l£sb!an please,i’m
not just one for relationship mush mush nonsense”. She said
crossing her leg as she spoke,she could feel hot tears burn
down her throat at her lie.
“On A???? more serious note,whatever it is that’s bulging your
mind,feel free to share.” Adetoun smiled.”Let’s go and celebrate
o.”Hannah walked in,she had changed into A???? shiffon blouse with
A???? black and white stripped mini skirt.
“That’s the spirit girl.” Rekia got up pulling Adetoun
along,”Wedding girl let’s go doll up,we’re having fun tonight.”
……………..

Jane walked into the sitting room downstairs,picking her step
one at A???? time.”Mummy…” Adam shouted running to hold Jane’s
leg.She smiled at the very first child that came out of a womb
she once termed barren which to her amazement was fruitful.
Flashing back to the night when she received that strange
call,she didn’t know how she arrived at the hospital because she
was still in shock.She only remembered being in the labour room
for close to five hours,she demanded to see her husband who
was miles away receiving treatment for the bones dislocated in
his arm.A???? drunk driver had hit their car,his driver was really in A????
bad shape and their car was badly damaged.Jacob was lucky to
have sustained A???? few bruises.Jane was complicating issues by
requesting for the presence of her husband.The doctor had
informed her mother and mother-n-law who had both arrived
that she would undergo A???? ceasarian section
.



The two women had
shouted in pain as they went to make the required deposit.
Funmi and Bibi prayed in the reception while awaiting the
scheduled time for her operation,it was A???? surprise when the
doctor came to inform them that she had put to bed
naturally,bringing forth three children at A???? time.A???? baby girl and
two bouncng baby boys.But it was sad to announce that one of
the boys gave up barely ten minutes of his arrival.
The birth of these children brought so much happiness to the
family again,Jaiye really proved to be A???? good friend,he was there
for her and his wife provided the company she needed.Cynthia
cuddled her three month old baby too.The christening was done
in A???? quiet way due to the accident of Jacob,she was surrounded
by her family and in-laws who were there to share in their
joy.Two weeks when Jane was strong enough she visited her
husband,he was getting better and would be discharged
soon.Jacob was full of joy when he held his children in his
arms.Jane also paid A???? visit to the driver who was responding to
treatment very well.
And when Jacob was discharged,it was just three weeks from
Jackies wedding.Another welcome home party was organised for
father and children,before A???? grand party was organised to
celebrate the childrens dedication in the church.They were
christened Adam and Eve.
Jackie’s wedding was celebrated in grand style,with the creme
de la creme of the society in attendance.The birth of her kids
heralded another side of her husband,he was A???? caring and doting
father to his kids.He would bath them very early well before
going to work,he would return early in the evening to play with
them,they were his bundle of joy.
Jane blessed God for his continual mercy upon her
family,especially when Jacob began to complain about her
weight.Constant argument arrived from this issue and he even
got her A???? personal instructor to assist her to work out so as to
burn some fat.In no time she shed some baby fat but she still
had some.His anger disappeared just as it had appeared.



Adam and Eve brought happiness into the home of their parent as
they began to grow,Jacob’s attention was on the kids alone.she
was gradually growing apart.The children had clocked two years
already and Jacob had celebrated them in grand style once
again.He was always lavishing on them expensve things.And
each time she passed A???? comment about it,he would go mad and
make A???? quarell out of it.Jacob was changing so fast she couldn’t
grasp it,at times he’ll be all cool and romantic and at other times
just acting like she was poo.She took her mind off it as she
climbed down the stairs.



Tonight he had informed her that they were going out,and it was
supposed to be A???? surprise.”Adam don’t let mummy fall.” She said
unwrapping his hands from her leg,he was just A???? split image of
his father,you’ll need no soothsayer to know Jacob was their
father.Eve had her mother’s face,calm and beautiful.
“Aisha!” Jane called.The girl answered and came in.”We’re going
out take care of my children.” She said patting Eve’s hand.
“Are you not done?” Jacob came in,the driver was done warming
the car.he stood transfixed to A???? spot,taking one long look at his
beautiful wife,she was smashing hot,and the added weight
flattered her curves giving her one hell of A???? s£nsu@l look.He
blinked rapidly starring back at her innocently.
Jane sighed,”Did i do anything wrong?” She asked,because she
was beginning to perspire.And the way he was starring at her.



Jacob stepped in fully in his black shirt over jean with A???? white
shoe,even though he was dressed casual he was damn s*xy**.He
cleared his throat.”Can we leave now?”Jane asked again.
“No,i’ll be going alone,stay with the kids.” He said slamming the
door in her face.Jane stood rooted to A???? spot as his car roared
and left the compound.
…………
Kelvin dropped his phone on the sofa and turned to face
her,sweat trickled down the side of his face.”You can not keep
on evading this issue,i want to ask for your hand in marriage
from your parents.”His voiced echoed in the room.
Adetoun was surprised at his outburst,nevertheless she
remained calm.she played with the curls that travelled down her
shoulder.Her brown top were A???? pretty shade to flatter her
eyes.she crossed and uncrossed her leg.She picked her mobile
phone and scrolled it.”Don’t even play dumb with me.” His voice
was high and he struggled to control his brewing temper.
“Enough of this hide and seek game,or don’t you think its time to
let go of whatever you had against your family.Your working
now,you’re matured enough to make good decisions.For the
sake of our love please let me meet them.” Kelvin’s plea was A????
balm to her sore heart.she sighed and lowered her head.she
didn’t want him to see how weak she felt as tears trickled down
her face.



Kelvin was on his knees again,he held her by the leg and looked
into her eyes,he only wanted to do what was right and she was
making it look hard.Adetoun felt her heart heave repeatedly.she
pulled him up.”I have made up my mind.” She said getting up.



She walked towards the curtain and pulled it apart,looking
outside the spacious apartment her fiance occupied.”I’m taking
you to see my parents tomorrow.Jacob and the Odenuga’s are
the only family i’ve got.”
Adetoun returned to the chair,she picked her handbag swiftly and
stumped out,Kelvin watched her leave but not without having the
last word.”If you will not take me to your parents,then do me
honours of returning my ring.”His voice was cold and lifeless just
what he wanted it to be.



Adetoun stopped in her tracks.”What!” She screamed,her legs
failed her and she had to hold the pillar in front of her.”You heard
me.” Kelvin said and walked away A???? smirk look spread across
his face.