Must Read: My Husband

Episode 7 years ago

Must Read: My Husband

I used to think miracles were a figment of
people’s imagination,or how else could a man
whose’s eyes have failed him suddenly regains
sight all of a sudden.Such were the thoughts
that had found root in the heart of Adetoun.

Or how would I describe what happened to her
over the weekend,she had thought her life had
finally come to a full stop,when a miracle
happened,after so many deliberately missed call
she had spoken with Priye,and they had agreed
to trash things out.She wondered if she took
the right decision in agreeing to see him Priye.
And it was then it struck her that Kelvin had
not been calling,was that what love was all
about?she let he mind stroll away from that .


And what was more suprising was the
appearance of both brothers,that shocked her
too.It was awesome when Priye said he was no
longer interested in her again and had
accepted her as his brother’s wife.Adetoun’s joy
knew no bound as she jumped on him
happily.Kelvin took turn to engage her in a
warm lingering embrace too.



The rest of the evening was fun,as Priye got to
know her sister-in-law better,he excused himself
after a while leaving the two love birds to enjoy.


Adetoun relished that moment over and
again,her friends were happy for her when she
informed them of all that transpired between
both brothers.It sounded hard to believe but it
was true,that night she waited for Priye to call
to tell her that all that happened was a
farce,but that call never came through,rather it
was Kelvin who called to wish her a peaceful
night blowing her kisses all over the phone.She
had slept like a baby without a worry in the
world.
……….
Jacob barged into the well decorated sitting
room,the door made a loud thud against the
wall,he scurried to the man bent over a
woman,definitely his wife.The other man had
turn back at the sound of the door,and that
what was saved him from receiving a brutal
kick.
“What?” The man screamed,Jacob was
surprised,it was not his crazy neighbour but
another man probably his friend.


Jacob tried to relax,”What the hell are you
doing to my wife?” He asked with a clenched
fist.
Jane sat up on the couch.,that was when Toye
appeared dressed,he was going out.”What’s
your problem Mr Smith?” He said,dropping the
suitcase in his hands on the nearest chair.
Jacob took two long stride at the man who had
bent over his wife,he shook him vigorously,”For
the last time what were you doing to my wife?”
“I’m Doctor Chase,Toye’s doctor and I was
examining your wife.” He said,he tried to hide
the fear in his eye but it was a wasted effort.
It was then it dawned on Jacob that he hadn’t
noticed the stethoscope that hung around his
neck.he was forced to look at his wife.”I
wouldn’t be wrong to call you a bad
husband,your life looks this ill and you keep her
at home,what man does that?” He heard Toye’s
voice loud and clear.


Jacob held his wife and led her out without
another word from his lips.He changed into
something better and drove her to their family
hospital.The doctor gave her immediate
attention.After waiting in the doctors office for
over an hour,the result was out and his wife
was diagnosed of fever,she wass given some
drugs and injection too.And she was to report
to the hospital every day for check up for the
next one week.



After one week,the symptons were persistent
and doctor ordered for total body test,and it
was then they discovered that Mrs Smith was
8weeks gone.Jane almost collapse on receiving
the news.How could she be pregnant,she
hadn’t been intimate with her husband for a
while now.
She drove home,her thought was her only
companion through the journey,she parked her
car and leaned against it,thoughts on how to
break the sweet bitter news to him filled her
up.Goodnews to her but bitter one for her
hubby.


It was later in the evening when she opened
her eyes to find herself in the hospital,she tried
to recall the event that led to her being
hospitalised.Nana Aisha sat on the seat close to
her,with a smug look on her pretty young face.
“What happened?” Jane’s voice was low when
she spoke.


Aishat explained how she found out that her
madam had fainted on her bed when she went
to call her to eat.Nnamdi had called oga,who
then asked his driver to bring her to the
hospital.But the doctor said she was fine and
would be discharged later in the day.
It was some minutes past seven when she
arrived home,the driver parked the car and
Jane got down,her kids jumped all over
her,each had something to say about what
happened in school today.she was tired but she
still managed to put a smile on their
face,making jokes with them.They had
dinner,but Janet only picked at her food.


The kids were settled in bed after dinner she
and Nana Aisha had sang some lullaby.Her kids
were just three and a half year and Adam was
already complaining that he wanted a room of
his own because he disliked all those colorful
teddy that filled their bed,while Eve was tired of
all the noises her brother made while playing
with his toy cars and lorry.


She was really exhausted when she got to her
room,the time was ten past eight,she sat on the
bed and tried to concentrate,what had really
happened to their marriage?and when did
Jacob become this jealous each time she came
close to another man.Most importantly,how
would she explain to him about the
pregnancy.she silently hoped that the doctor
hadn’t informed him.


She found solace in the pillow,clutching it close
to her heart.she must have dozed off when her
husband came in,he shook her roughly causing
her to wake up.”Is it true?” He asked, anger
was evident in his high pitched voice.
“What’s true?” Her brain was yet to process
what her husband meant as she was feeling
sleepy,she yawned noisily.Jacob grabbed her by
the hand and pulled her to the bathroom,he
opened the tap with the other hand and
splashed cold water in her face.”Tell me you’re
not pregnant?”
Jane began to tremble,she tried to pry her his
hands off her but he was strong.”Jacob leave
me alone.” She shouted.
“Answer me now before I hit you.” He shouted
back pulling her to the bedroom and pushing
her on the bed,she fell like a pack of card.


Jane had never seen him this angry nor had she
heard him speak like that.she looked at her
fingers and began to shiver.”Yes I’m pregnant.”
She said,her voice was cold and void of
courage.
“Who is responsible for that thing?” He asked
her,Jane felt a rush of wind gush into her
mouth,what a rude shock!she must have acted
without thinking when a heavy slap landed on
her husband’s cheek.


Jacob was nothing but stupifed,as he watched
his wife march out of the room.He couldn’t feel
any pain or emotion in his legs as he wobbled
on the bed.Was he dreaming or did Jane just
slap him.
………