Tears Of A Helpless Woman Chapter 14

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Shane and I had bought some food before he dropped me home so I prepared some of it for supper.

I showered and sat in the living room to eat as I watched television. The Martin’s family were on my mind but sometimes you’ve got to make choices and I knew running away was the best decision I made. It was right for me and if it wasn’t, God would not have allowed aunty Bertha into my life.

I still wanted to know who had died in the Martin’s home but deep inside I felt OK. I knew they were better off without me. How was I going to face Mrs. Martins and tell her that I was in love with Atusaye? What would be her reaction if she realised how ungrateful I had been to start dating her brother knowing fully well that he was engaged.

I didn’t expect anyone to understand but I knew fully well that this was right for me.

The following morning I bathed early and got ready to meet aunty Bertha by the school. As I walked on I met a couple of teachers who were pleased to see me.

One of them was Salifyanji, a beautiful lady who was a grade one teacher. She took me round the school before classes could commence.

Aunty Bertha came in around 9 and she gave me a contract to sign. I couldn’t believe it. She was offering me a K3,500 pay. Indeed everything was changing for good.

I had one class where children came in at different periods for reading. It had a huge plasma TV on the was were children watched cartoons to aid the learning process, Shane was my instructor that day and I was told he would be coming until I was up to date with the teaching system.

I met with the teachers at mid day in the staff room and they all seemed very fine.

Salifyanji introduced me to the other members of staff and she also showed me the nearby market.

I was tired on the first day but by the end of the week I was now familiar with how the system operated.

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Salifyanji had come to visit me Saturday afternoon and we had a long conversation.

“So its been a week how has it been so far?” Salifyanji asked me.

“Well its been great and I’m happy” I responded with a smile.

“Actually aunty Bertha mentioned that I could enroll into school if I wanted, I really do want to write my grade 7 examinations” I said.

“Oh.. The system here is Cambridge and we have a lot of material if you are able to study hard you could even write in 6months time.. besides its not difficult” she said.

“Ha.. Really? I asked with excitement.

” yes and we have other teachers doing the same. I’m in 12th grade myself and I’ve specialised in mathematics and sciences ” she said

“I want to register as soon as possible” I said.

“We can do that on monday and am sure you will catch up” she said .

“Are you married?” She asked me

I burst into laughter immediately.

“Would I honestly leave my husband behind?” I responded as I giggled.

“With this kind of economy dear.. Everything is possible” she said.

“But you do have a boyfriend right?” She asked.

“No dear I love someone I cannot be with” I said.

“I want to hear all the details” she said.

I narrated my whole story to her and she looked at me in shock.

“You went through all that?” She asked

“Yes dear but I count it all joy” I said.

“You are strong I don’t know if I would survive” she said.

“I have forgiven my relatives… It’s all good” I said

“No I’m not talking about your relatives.. You are strong in the sense that you are far away from your true love and you don’t even want to look back” she said.

“Please don’t remind me about my past. I have moved on” I responded.

I must say it was hard to sleep that night especially because I had talked about my one true love.

All I did was study whenever I was home and sometimes even at school when I was free.

The tuitions were great and I was catching up really fast.

Time flew by really fast and I was now a week away from my final examinations. The past months had been hard but I had become stronger

That day The driver was going into town so asked for a lift as I was going to buy some house supplies and what I needed for the exam.

I had just been paid that months allowance so I made time to pass through a boutique to get a few clothes. I must say i was doing well for myself and could afford nice clothes, perfumes and food.

I was trying on a beautiful dress in the changing room when I suddenly heard a familiar female voice. It sounded like Mrs. Martin’s voice.

I quickly changed and rushed out. On my way out I saw the two ladies Joy and Clara. I also overheard Clara ask for bridesmaids dresses.

Outside I saw a car parked and Mr. Martins was inside while holding a beautiful baby girl. I was so blown away and touched by the child’s beauty, she was a photocopy of Mrs. Martin’s.. I rushed away quickly hoping not to see anybody else familiar.

A part of me wished I had at least seen a glimpse of my love but I didn’t.

When I got home my heart wasn’t at peace, I just couldn’t imagine who was getting married. It had to be him. It had to be Atusaye. I thanked God in my heart although it hurt so bad.

If it was meant to be it sure would have worked one way or another. My life was falling into place and I guess Atusaye’s had to as well.

The exam was great and I straight away enrolled for my next exam which I gave myself only 4months to prepare for. I sacrificed a lot of sleep but I had to. My life was never certain and life had taught me to never take anything for granted.
TEARS OF A HELPLESS WOMAN 15

One afternoon as I was hanging my clothes Shane came to my house looking very excited.

I was wondering what was going on so I looked at him in surprise hoping he would break the news to me.

“Mwansa guess what!” He said excitedly.

“No I don’t want to guess just tell me” I responded reluctantly.

Shane quickly pulled a paper from his pocket and stretched it out to me.

“My hands are wet Shane please just read it out” I said.

“Its you exam transcript” he said.

I quickly wiped my hands and grabbed the transcript.

“Ahhhhhh!!!!!” I screamed as I jumped up and down.

“You did it!” Shane shouted with Joy. I was so excited and Shane lifted me and spun me around.

Shane hugged me tightly and I felt uncomfortable suddenly.

“Uhmm Shane” I whispered as I pat his back so he could let go of me.

“Oh I’m sorry” he said as he pulled away.

“Its ok.. Oh Jesus! I just can’t believe I did it” I sighed

“We need to celebrate this great achievement” Shane said.

“For sure and I will make sure I study really hard for the next exam and I will make it in Jesus name!”

“Amen!” Shane shouted

I quickly hang the clothes on the line and changed as Shane waited for me.

Its only after I was in the car with him that my mind actually opened. This could actually be a date and here I was following him foolishly. Another part rebuked me, there’s no way it would be a date.

When we approached town he asked me where he wanted us to go and I was blank.

The first place that came to my mind was protea hotel, its the only place I had been to.

“Where ever you would like us to go” I responded.

I was busy on my phone uploading some photos on Instagram when Shane informed me that we had arrived.

“Protea hotel…” I said slowly as i looked up.

“Yes dear am sure you will like it here..” He said.

I unfastened my seatbelt before walking out. Atusaye was on my mind the whole time and the night he took me there.

Shane locked the door and held my hand just like Atusaye did and off we walked inside. I can’t describe the pain I felt at that moment. My heart longed for my true love and he was nowhere close.

As we went up the elevator I was very quiet until we got up, Shane equally picked the pool area for us to sit.

“Why are you so quiet?” He asked me.

All I could see was Atusaye but he wasn’t there, I imagined him very well and that hurt me a lot.

“Do you always come here?” I asked him.

“No I like Radisson blu hotel but I chose this place for a change. You don’t like it?” He asked me

“No of course I do its beautiful” I said.

We ate dinner and discussed the school as well as how I was coping with my fellow employees. It was quite a wonderful evening.

At one point I excused myself and asked to use the bathroom, but all I wanted was to peep around to see if my love was anywhere near. Just a glimpse of him was all I needed

Shane was very funny and he soon took away my sad mood.

By the time we decided to go it was already past 10pm and we couldn’t believe how time had flown

“Will you manage to drive me?” I asked.

“Its quite late. Let me book you here and I will go home” he said.

“But is that place safe as well?” I asked.

“Not really you know the farms are not safe” he said.

“I think will book myself a room here too” he said

“Do you take cocktails?” He asked me.

“No but I would like to try” I responded

“Waiter!” Shane called out.

“Can I have your drinks menu” he said.

The waiter quickly came and handed us two menus.

“You can pick your choice” he said.

I read through the menu and I was kind of shocked.

“Why do these cocktails have weird names? Who names a drink ” orgasm?” I asked out loud.

Shane burst into laughter.

“You are really funny.. OK I will pick for you. Try” Long island” he said.

“OK then.. Waiter I will have a long island” I said.

“Hope its not too strong maybe this man wants to trap me” I said to the waiter.

“You are too funny” he said.

I drank my first cocktail and it tasted really good so I went for the next one and another one and another one.

“No you’ve had enough” I heard Shane say as he grabbed the glass from my hands.

“I can’t get you another one, you are drunk” he said.

“OK let’s dance” I said.

Shane didn’t hesitate to get up and he held me close. A beautiful song started playing and we took to the dance floor.

What do you tink will happen???

TO Be Continued