caught in the mood episode 31-35

caught in the mood episode 31-35

EPISODE 31

What is it?”
Jeremy asked..it seems he noticed my expression..I waved it off immediately and tried my possible best to act normal..he hugged me and breathe down..
“I was so happy he explained everything, I couldn’t bear the thought of him having you”
You know that awkward situation when you don’t even know how that person assumes you both are dating..and you yourself can’t do anything about it..
I couldn’t sleep that night, I stood up and went to madam Clara..I sat by her side, I didn’t know when a tear escaped from my eyes..I quickly cleaned it off..I couldn’t tell if she was sleeping or not, I moved closer to check her pause countless times till morning..
I barely slept..what’s wrong with me self, how can I deny myself this pleasant gift called sleep for someone that is not even bothered if I was hurt, or in pain..
I decided to take a stroll, after I made sure madam Clara had eaten something and had her bath..the maid assigned to take care of her was most grateful, but me I just felt she wouldn’t take better care of madam Clara like I would..
Oh, I met vodka, its really been a while..but I was not in the mood to just have our normal elephant tackles..I attempted to walk past her..but you know vodka nah
“I hope you are prepared for the competition, it starts next week”
Huh? Next week? I thought it was on hold for now..
“I can’t wait to see that look on your face..when you find out you lost”
I just ignored abeg..I am not in the mood, I was getting cold, but not the weather’s fault though..my heart was cold..
“Jeremy, the competition continues next week?”
I asked Jeremy when I got back to madam Clara’s flat, he was there already with flowers..
He nodded, and whispered in my ears
“Mum insisted it continues.. I couldnt stop her”
David entered with Joanne, he ignored me and went straight to madam Clara..
Joanne hugged me as usual..I was too hurt to offer a genuine smile tho..but I feigned one..
“Bukky, our promised ladies gist”
I made that flaunting excuse again
I was spying at David to see if he would at least give me a glance..he didn’t.. I couldn’t bear this anymore..later that night I went to him..he was closing for the day when I met him in his office
“You are getting married next month?”
Was I supposed to greet first?..but that was the first thought that came to my mind
“He nodded his head”
A tear dropped from my eyes
“So what am I to you? A puppet?..huh David?.
” bukky..I love you”
He got me yet again

EPISODE 32

I was trying to figure out what to feel..should I be happy he still loves me? Does it matter?
“But we can’t be together because….”
I held up my hands to interrupt him..I have heard enough..I couldn’t fight the tears from dropping..
“Alright David, I’ve heard you..I wish you the very best”
I counted my steps towards the door, expecting him to at least call me back..he didn’t..
I bumped into Joanne as she made her way in..
“Bukky..are you OK?”
I tried to hide my face and quickly wiped my tears
“Yes, yes..I am..I just went to pass a message to David”
I had to explain since she saw me coming out of David’s office
“I just have this strong cold..catarrh and cough”
God I knew my lies were not convincing her, she kept nodding her head to my lies like one agama lizard..
“Ok”
She said, smiling at me..I excused myself..I felt her eyes on me till I was safely out of sight..I sighed in relief..
I went in to madam Clara..she was asleep..I drew a stool close to her bed and sat, within minutes I was lost..
“Hey”
It was Jeremy, he handed me a white handkerchief to wipe my tears..he didn’t ask why I was crying, I guess he didn’t care to know
“Come here”
He pulled me into his arms and hugged me..and for the first time, it felt comforting
“It’s going to OK bukky, it will”
I believed him..
“You’ve had something to eat?”
I shook my head to his question, he insisted on cooking me something, it was funny actually, to imagine Jeremy cooking..for me? I remembered David again..back then he had to buy a cook guide to prepare a meal for me..it was ridiculous but he tried sha..there I go again, thinking about David..I waved it off..
Madam Clara touched my hands..I turned to her immediately..
“What’s wrong my child?..you don’t look happy”
She asked..maybe I should tell her about it, but I should not include the fact that it’s her son David.
“Let him go, if he is meant for you, one way or the other you would both end up together”
Her words made me realise David was not worth my tears..
“Dinner is served..”
I laughed, hmm..it was really delicious..
The next day I prepared for the competition, I wore a backless light blue gown with an ankle strap heels..i was to take the portrait with Jeremy..
We got to the studio, he wore a zoot suit and laced up leather shoe..
“You are beautiful”
I smiled and held him for the photographer but he kissed me instead..
I heard a thud, it was David..the glass of wine he was holding was spilled on the floor.

EPISODE 33

Oh Dave”
Jeremy called out and attempted to go meet him but I held him back
“Jeremy we are not true yet”
I pointed out and signalled at the photographer to continue..oh yes! He burned in jealousy..I could clearly see that..but who cares?
I stayed awake all night trying to make my portrait..I couldn’t help but remember the look on David’s face.. I laughed..he has not even seen anything and he is like that?..I was true with my portrait design..But this time I was wise enough to take it with me..vodka can’t be trusted..I made two just in case..
“Bukky”
It was David..I was really expecting this..
“David”
I called his name too..seems fair
“Nice portrait”
He commented, although I knew he wasn’t pleased with it
“Thanks..”
I attempted to gently walk away since he was not saying anything else..
He drew me back and snatched the portrait..what is even wrong with this guy
“Give it back!” I demanded..i was burning up now..
“So you kissed Jeremy?”
“Yes, you got a problem with that?!”
He took a step towards me..his eyes were not friendly at all..
“Jeremy is my brother”
You can imagine the guts..I folded my hands to look at him, a sudden rush of hate filled me
“And so? What is wrong with you David? What do you take me for..”
He attempted to say something
“No..David you had your chance and you blew it.now I don’t want to ever see your face..you want to hurt me..yes! You got it..but don’t come after me..I am not pleading..I am telling you..now give it back!”
I snatched the portrait from him and tried again to walk away..
“Bukky please listen to me”
He held me back again..oh my God
“Let me go!!”
Jeremy spotted us
“Bukky?”
He ran towards us, without hesitating he landed his fist on David..and pushed him away from me..oh my God, I didnt want that..
“Don’t you ever get close to her again!”
Jeremy warned..I could see rage in his eyes..David went mad now..he got up and pushed him to the ground as well
“She is not your property!”
He shouted back..
Lord of Mercy, what do I do..i rushed to Jeremy but he was quick to get up and bounced back to David..I couldn’t stop them as they raged at each other..
Who do I call, David? Jeremy?
“Stoooopppp”
I shouted on top of my voice and maneuvered myself to the middle..
They were both wounded..God what have I done
“Bukky tell Jeremy, that you would never stop loving me, that we love each other!”
David requested breathlessly.
“David, there is no us..remember?
Maybe I need to remind him..

EPISODE 34

Bukky what is he talking about?”
It was Jeremy’s turn to ask now..I felt like running to David but No..instead I did something he didn’t expect
“Jeremy let’s go, I need to take care of that”
I took Jeremy with me..David couldn’t move from where he stood, he remained there till I was out of sight..I felt bad, I knew he must be hurt but hey! I was hurt too, he should know how it feels
“Yes we both have an history”
I had to explain to Jeremy who never stopped asking..but I left out the Part where we kissed in the church..I didn’t want to make him feel insecure
“Bukky..do you love me?”
My heart was beating fast, it always does that when I am thinking of a perfect lie to use
“A love like ours takes some time right?”
He smiled and held my hand as I tried to massage his cheek..that uncomfortable Moment as he starred deep into my eyes and made an attempt to Kiss me again..what is it nah? Na food?..I hit him a little where I knew it would hurt
“Behave yourself”
We both laughed..funny right..it wasn’t to me sha, but trust me..I am very good at laughing even if I dont want to..
Joanne had travelled, I didn’t know when, she didn’t even tell me..where did she even travel to?. Well we were not that close sha, so she wouldn’t tell me..
The day came where I had to present my portrait..I had successfully avoided David for a week, I missed him tho but Jeremy was there to make sure there was no dull moment..I wouldn’t deny..I began to like the guy..David was there to, he had his eyes on me, Jeremy never left my side. I felt bad, so I am the cause for their enmity. Madam Clara must not even find out. So I planned to bring them back together before the issue goes overboard..
I spied at vodka’s portrait, hmm..she took the shot with David, a sudden rush of jealousy filled me and I knew fully well that she noticed when she had that her devilish smile..
“Bukky bring your portrait forward”
This was it, I prayed so hard in my heart that I made it to the next stage..it was the picture where myself and Jeremy kissed..
And I got there
“Bukky comes first..vodka second..
That was all vodka needed to hear as she bounced out of the hall..wetin concern me?
But it will soon, because later on as I went to visit madam Clara, to my greatest shock ever..vodka sat with her..I took my steps slowly to make sure it was really vodka..how did she get here?
Oh no, what as she done? Madam Clara had tears in her eyes..
” bukky? What have you done to my sons?”

EPISODE 35

Vodka stood up to face me, with that smile again..oh God she hit me so hard..she didn’t even realise what she has done..
“Vodka if you would excuse me”
She made a gesture pecked madam Clara before she followed me out..
“Vodka you have no idea..you are so ignorant..how could you…
She didn’t even let me finish
” Bukky just accept the fact that you’re out of the competition ”
“What?”
No she didn’t just say that..
“Yeah, madam Clara said that herself judging for the fact that Jeremy has been hospitalize because he fought with his brother over you”
“What? Hospitalized?”
What is this girl saying. I was still trying to re-think if she was bluffing. I am out of the competition, Jeremy was hospitalized? How?..how could she?.and she couldn’t tell madam Clara was sick?..
“Bukky..
I didn’t need to hear more..I landed a slap on her face that her wig fell off..she staggered back and almost fell..
” if anything happens to madam Clara..I will hunt you..you b-----d”
She charged back at me, but then that saviour showed up..Jeremy.
David came next, i left them both with her when I explained all she did..if they tear her apart, that wasn’t my headache
“Mum?!..madam Clara?!”
She was on the floor, oh my God she wasn’t breathing..I meant to call Jeremy but David was the first that came to my mind..
“Daviddddd!!!”
They both rushed in
“Mum??..Mum??”
They rushed to her..
“No no no”
It was David now, lamenting in pain
Jeremy picked her up and turned to me.
“Get my car keys quickly”
Unfortunately vodka was still outside, trying to peep and see what was going on when David charged at her and grabbed her by her neck, held her against the wall with that muscular force..his eyes was filled with rage
“If anything happens to my mother, you are dead..you hear me?..dead!!”
I rushed to him, at this rate he could kill this girl
“David, David..let her go, we have to go”
I held his hand..he let her go as soon as my hands touch him..
Vodka coughed repeatedly and gasped for air..i could see fear in her eyes..I think she now realised the gravity of what she really did..
I didn’t know who to be with, they were both restless..but it had to be Jeremy since David was out of reach..he starred at me as I comforted Jeremy.. I felt the longing in his soul..I felt like running to him, but all I could do was steal glances ..and pray so hard that madam Clara didn’t really say that I was out of the competition.. That would break me..that would end my career..
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To be continued