If a pin dropped right now it would be heard clearly to confirm how quiet it is.
Tension was building up between them and none was ready to say a word to ease the tension."We're almost there" Marcus spoke out at last and that didn't help because Tiana didn't give a response.The rest of the ride continued silently."Pimmmmmmmmm" the blast of Marcus horn alerted John that a car was at the gate.He dropped the bread he was eating angrily and ran to the gate to see who was disrupting his meal. He stared at the car but couldn't recognise it ."Who are you looki....." He paused as he saw the person sitting behind the wheel"Good evening sir" he greeted and ran back inside to open the gate for Marcus to drive in."I'm so sorry sir" he apologized."There's no problem" Marcus assured him before he could say another word.Marcus found a spot to park his car beside his father's Buggati Divo. He smiled "I wonder why dad still spends money on things like this" Tiana was already down from the car and walked towards the building. Just the presence of her dad at that moment annoys her. "My daughter" her grandfather said with smiles all over his face as he stands up to hug her"I've missed you alot" he told her still hugging her."Grandpa, it's hasn't been long you've since you've seen me" she told him jokingly"I know, I know" he laughed as he sat down.It was as if he just go the knowledge of what was happening around him.He folded the newspaper with him as asked sternly " Did you come here on your own" he knew the consequences if that had actually happened."No" she rolled her eyes "I....." Marcus presence interrupted herNo other explanation was needed after her Grandfather could see Marcus.Immediately Marcus came close to where she stood with her grandfather she stormed inside to find her grandmother."Good afternoon sir" he bent down slightly to greet his father."How're you doing son?""I'm fine sir"The reaction he got from Tiana explained alot to him. Even if he wasn't fine, he knew his son would always tell him he's fine"She forced you here?" He knew he was asking the obviousMarcus smiled dryly.Tiana stood at the door of her grandmother's room for minutes contemplating if she should go in or not."This was a mistake""What am I even going to say when I get to see her""I shouldn't be here" the thoughts in her mind went on and on.She took a deep breath and grabbed the handle of the door.Esther looked up from the Magazine she was holding, she heard faint movements at her door.She dropped the magazine on her reading table along side with her glasses and walked towards the for to see what or who was there Esther swinged the door open and met her grandmother who was set on leaving."Christiana"She turned abruptly "Ma"The awkward silence came in as they just stared at each other like long lost lovers."Come in" Esther managed to say."She looks exactly like her mother" was the thought running through Esther's head.The uncanny resemblance shook her to the core and it felt more like Tiana's presence came to hunt her but that would be the expression she wouldn't want Tiana to see even on her death bed.Tiana walked slowly into the her grandmother's bedroom. She wasn't used to being alone with her.The feeling wasn't really nice."Why should I be feeling this way around my grandmother" she felt like she was meeting a stranger.It's been years since she last met her."You can sit on the bed"Esther urges her "Thank you" she knew she would stand all through if she didn't offer her a seat."How're you doing?" Esther asked as she sat down closely beside Tiana she knew that would be the last time she would ever get to see her."I'm doing well""Grandma are you okay?" She was checking her grandmother out.Esther smiled dryly "I'm fine""Are you sure??" She was clearly bothered"You look so lean, you were better than this the last time i saw you""I'm aging I guess" she laughed trying to assure her granddaughter that she was doing so well"Grandma, are you sure""Your weight loss is drastic, have you at least been to the hospital?""Christiana" she put a hand on her shoulder."I'm doing very well and yes I've been to the hospital, it turns out that I'm very okay""I really hope so grandma" she hugged herThe tension between them has been eased. The hug lasted for minutes.It was like they were trying to make up for all the time lost with the hug."I would like to stay longer, but I wouldn't want my father to come in and start any trouble" Christiana broke the silence."I totally understand" Esther smiled at her genuinely."You're so beautiful" it wasn't like she was just realising that but to her it was as if she was saying it to Christiana's mother.Esther had a lot more to say.lChristiana bid her grandmother good bye and headed straight to the sitting room where she left her father and grandfather."Where could they be?" Whatever anger she felt towards her father earlier on has now subsided and she felt she needed to apologize.She used the stairs, she was going to her grandfather's library. Getting very close to the library door she started hearing their voice even though what they were saying was incoherent to her.She got to the library and wanted to open the door "Father I'm going to tell her. I just need more time" that was her father's voice"I know you would, but do that very soon""I'm surprised the poor girl doesn't even know her mother is dead" she felt she was pierced in the heart by that word."I wonder the excuse you've been giving to her over these years""Don't make her think her mother is a bad person or maybe her mother divorced you or something like that since you never talk about her" that came as an advice"Everything is still fresh in m
Marcus jolted from his slumber as he heard a car drive in, he knew it wasn't Tiana driving but he sincerely hopedvsge would be in the car of whoever drove in.He waited impatiently for who so ever it is to come in.Few minutes later Jess stepped in with Christiana behind her.He was very much surprised to see both of them together at this time of the day but that wasn't the bone of contention to him right now."Tiana, I've been trying to reach you since you left Grandpa's house" he said moving towards her."Don't come close" she took a step back."Tiana, I'm very sorry for what happened earlier" he was really sorry this time around, anything could have happened to her while she was away."Don't come close to me and I really mean it" "Tiana this wasn't what we talked about" Jess spoke up, she could literally see the pain he was going through."I know your father has been inconsiderate all these while, but still you should hear him out first""I know this wasn't what we talked about bu
"Let me show you around town brother" August hit him jokingly."You, show me around?" Marcus laughed "I know you've been here several times, but it's been awhile, you should agree I know the town better than you do" August told Marcus with some pride"And you think that's something you should be proud about" Marcus mocked his friend."Get the f**K" he stood up and went to the little bar stand beside the dinning room."What would you like?" He asked as he took out some glass cups"Guy, you don't know what I take any more?" they've been friends for as long as he can remember so he expected him to know better."You might have changed your taste" "Not anytime soon guy""I know right"he was saying as he served red wine into two different cups.He walked back to where Marcus sat stretched out the glass of red wine to him."Thank you" he took the glass and looked bat the content inside like he was looking at the love of his life."So what's your plan now that you're back here?" He sat acro
"I'm all dressed let's go to the mall" he walked into the sitting room meanwhile August was already walking on his laptop"I thought you wanted to sleep a bit" he looked away from his laptop."I wanted to, but i can't sleep while I'm hungry"he rubbed his stomach with his palms being all dramatic."There's something you can eat in the kitchen, just check well" he continued working on his laptop."You should know I've been there before i came to meet you""All those junks you have in stock, you really expect me to eat that" he hit August behind his head"Ouchhhh" "Why did you hit me" he turned holding his head."That's for you offering me rubbish to eat" he continued buttoning his plain white shirt."Guyyyyy" August screamed still rubbing the back of his head"I'm a bachelor for fuck sake, what were you expecting?" He was already furious but he knew better than to hit Marcus back"I've told you to stop using the "F" word around me" Marcus started walking towards August again with the a
"Fidelia, didn't I tell you this guy has interest in you" Comfort said after going through the chat Fidelia showed her."Like it has been obvious since the beginning of these session, didn't I tell you" the fact that she was right made it funny to her."It's not funny for real" Fidelia hit Comfort on her shoulder jokingly.Trying to subdue her laughter "I really don't know why I find this very funny""But jokes apart he's a very cute guy" she is a little bit serious now."And what does that have to do with this?""Lie that you haven't been once attracted to him because of his looks" "Comfort" she paused "We've been friends for years Fidelia, I know you better than you think" she started"Or you think I have not seen you looking at looking at hin several times in class""Or wait" she laughed and continued " there are days you would sleep off while looking at his pictures" "You really think I wouldn't notice that" She knew there was no lie she could tell her roommate now, but the cr
"I tried reaching you yesterday, but you were not reachable. I was a little bit worried" Marcus told Fidelia while they were having their daily conversation.It's been two months sonce they met and Marcus made it compulsory he called her everyday. It was like his daily dose to have a very good day."I told you my finals exams are coming up very soon, I have to make sure I read and graduate woth really good grades." She explained."Or you have plans of offering me a job in your company if I end up failing" she teased him.During their every day conversation, Marcus got to know that Fidelia came to school in the states on scholarship. Her parents aren't that well off to sponsor her education abroad.Fidelia also got to know that Marcus works in his father's company with the plans if starting up his own very soon. She admires that trait of him trying to make it on his own even though he already has it all on a platter of Gold."It's my dad's company" more like a reminder "but you know I
"You see what your useless son has done?" Josephine hits Esther, Marcus mother the question immediately picked up the call."Josephine, please calm down. What happened?""Your son had the mind to disgrace me in public today?" It was so obvious she was angry."He disgraced you?""You're still questioning me?" Esther ignored her very rude behaviour "I haven't heard from him today""So?" Josephine screamed at her."So I wouldn't know about whatever happened between both of you" she replied calmly "I don't care if you've spoken to him or not, just make sure you call that your damn son and tell him to behave him self properly with me" "I'll sure..." Josephine interrupted"And I'm not telling my mom about it for now, but if he tries any rubbish with me again I'm telling my mom and you know she can end everything with just a snap of her finger" she hissed."Tell him to respect himself" she hissed again and ended the call.Immediately the call dropped, she placed a call across to Marcus."
He stood still and watched her leave. At that moment he knew whatever explanation he was trying to make would fall on deaf ears."I'm definately not losing you" he said as he watched her leave."Why are you standing here?" August asked him immediately he alighted from his car."When did you drive in?" He was so deep in thought he didn't even know what was going on around him."I know you have alot on your mind now, but why are you outside?" Marcus walked in."Marcus, I'm talking to you" he followed him in."August, you can see I'm not interested in whatever it is you want to say""You don't have to be interested before you listen" "Why are you being so stubborn Marcus?"Marcus was going to his room before he heard that statement"why am I being stubborn?" It came more as a question."See you have the best parents in the world, like they've created a rosy path for you already, you just have to follow through and have the best out of this life" he just couldn't fathom why Marcus just
“How do you expect me to believe all what you’ve just said?” She pushed him away roughly “I really wish I could do more to make you believe me” he tried getting close to her again “I really love you Fidelia and I would do anything to prove this to you”“You really want me to foolishly believe you?”she asked as tears ran down her cheeks“Why on earth didn’t you tell me all this when we started getting close to each other” she paused and took a deep breath to keep her going “ you had to wait till it is obvious that I’m in love you right?”“From the first time I set my eyes on you Fidelia, I knew I wanted more than just friendship”“And I knew at some point I would have to tell you what exactly is going on in my life, I wouldn’t like I’ve tried but I never know when exactly would be the right time for me to do that, any day I see you I would always have the urge to come out clean but the fear of how you will react has always been a issue in my head and I.....”Tears wouldn’t stop fallin
"I've been trying to call her, she hasn't been picking up" Marcus complained to August again.August has lost count already. He sighed " you've told me several times already""I know" he pouted."I've known you for years and and I've never seen you like this for any girl, you better pray she worths it" "You've known me for years and you know I'm better at judging people and I've never been wrong about it" he said proudly"Do you really have to be proud about it?" Marcus laughed, "August" they heard someone calling from outside."Are you expecting anyone?""No" August said as he walked to the door."Guyyyyy" August shouted happily."This Nigeria spirit can't leave you" Emmanuel laughed as he hugged August."It's not my fault, I'm really happy to see you" he confessed grinning from ear to ear."I'm happy too" He replied and started walking in."Marcus" Emmanuel shouted happily again."What's up guy?" He stretched out his hand to him."You're not happy to see me?" A little disappointme
Comfort eyes was fixed on her laptop when Fidelia entered "where did you go to?" She added "you told me you felt sick before leaving school and your sick sef wasn't home when I got in" she joked.Everywhere was quiet except the noise her laptop made."You don't want me to ask for the full gist of where you went to that's why you're quiet right?" She questioned jokingly but was still focused on her laptop.She still didn't get any reply.Why are you not answering? "she folded up her laptop and turned towards Fidelia only to see her crying."What's wrong?" She hurried to her side."Why are you crying?" She asked again "I'm fine" Fidelia replied admist tears."You're fine and you're crying like this" she added "common tell me what's wrong" concern was evident in her voice "You should know I wouldn't accept just fine from you" she added when Fidelia refused to speak up.Fidelia's mind was in turmoil, alot was going on in there and she felt there was no way to explain how exactly she feel
He stood still and watched her leave. At that moment he knew whatever explanation he was trying to make would fall on deaf ears."I'm definately not losing you" he said as he watched her leave."Why are you standing here?" August asked him immediately he alighted from his car."When did you drive in?" He was so deep in thought he didn't even know what was going on around him."I know you have alot on your mind now, but why are you outside?" Marcus walked in."Marcus, I'm talking to you" he followed him in."August, you can see I'm not interested in whatever it is you want to say""You don't have to be interested before you listen" "Why are you being so stubborn Marcus?"Marcus was going to his room before he heard that statement"why am I being stubborn?" It came more as a question."See you have the best parents in the world, like they've created a rosy path for you already, you just have to follow through and have the best out of this life" he just couldn't fathom why Marcus just
"You see what your useless son has done?" Josephine hits Esther, Marcus mother the question immediately picked up the call."Josephine, please calm down. What happened?""Your son had the mind to disgrace me in public today?" It was so obvious she was angry."He disgraced you?""You're still questioning me?" Esther ignored her very rude behaviour "I haven't heard from him today""So?" Josephine screamed at her."So I wouldn't know about whatever happened between both of you" she replied calmly "I don't care if you've spoken to him or not, just make sure you call that your damn son and tell him to behave him self properly with me" "I'll sure..." Josephine interrupted"And I'm not telling my mom about it for now, but if he tries any rubbish with me again I'm telling my mom and you know she can end everything with just a snap of her finger" she hissed."Tell him to respect himself" she hissed again and ended the call.Immediately the call dropped, she placed a call across to Marcus."
"I tried reaching you yesterday, but you were not reachable. I was a little bit worried" Marcus told Fidelia while they were having their daily conversation.It's been two months sonce they met and Marcus made it compulsory he called her everyday. It was like his daily dose to have a very good day."I told you my finals exams are coming up very soon, I have to make sure I read and graduate woth really good grades." She explained."Or you have plans of offering me a job in your company if I end up failing" she teased him.During their every day conversation, Marcus got to know that Fidelia came to school in the states on scholarship. Her parents aren't that well off to sponsor her education abroad.Fidelia also got to know that Marcus works in his father's company with the plans if starting up his own very soon. She admires that trait of him trying to make it on his own even though he already has it all on a platter of Gold."It's my dad's company" more like a reminder "but you know I
"Fidelia, didn't I tell you this guy has interest in you" Comfort said after going through the chat Fidelia showed her."Like it has been obvious since the beginning of these session, didn't I tell you" the fact that she was right made it funny to her."It's not funny for real" Fidelia hit Comfort on her shoulder jokingly.Trying to subdue her laughter "I really don't know why I find this very funny""But jokes apart he's a very cute guy" she is a little bit serious now."And what does that have to do with this?""Lie that you haven't been once attracted to him because of his looks" "Comfort" she paused "We've been friends for years Fidelia, I know you better than you think" she started"Or you think I have not seen you looking at looking at hin several times in class""Or wait" she laughed and continued " there are days you would sleep off while looking at his pictures" "You really think I wouldn't notice that" She knew there was no lie she could tell her roommate now, but the cr
"I'm all dressed let's go to the mall" he walked into the sitting room meanwhile August was already walking on his laptop"I thought you wanted to sleep a bit" he looked away from his laptop."I wanted to, but i can't sleep while I'm hungry"he rubbed his stomach with his palms being all dramatic."There's something you can eat in the kitchen, just check well" he continued working on his laptop."You should know I've been there before i came to meet you""All those junks you have in stock, you really expect me to eat that" he hit August behind his head"Ouchhhh" "Why did you hit me" he turned holding his head."That's for you offering me rubbish to eat" he continued buttoning his plain white shirt."Guyyyyy" August screamed still rubbing the back of his head"I'm a bachelor for fuck sake, what were you expecting?" He was already furious but he knew better than to hit Marcus back"I've told you to stop using the "F" word around me" Marcus started walking towards August again with the a
"Let me show you around town brother" August hit him jokingly."You, show me around?" Marcus laughed "I know you've been here several times, but it's been awhile, you should agree I know the town better than you do" August told Marcus with some pride"And you think that's something you should be proud about" Marcus mocked his friend."Get the f**K" he stood up and went to the little bar stand beside the dinning room."What would you like?" He asked as he took out some glass cups"Guy, you don't know what I take any more?" they've been friends for as long as he can remember so he expected him to know better."You might have changed your taste" "Not anytime soon guy""I know right"he was saying as he served red wine into two different cups.He walked back to where Marcus sat stretched out the glass of red wine to him."Thank you" he took the glass and looked bat the content inside like he was looking at the love of his life."So what's your plan now that you're back here?" He sat acro