Awaken: The secret Beyond by E.T Onyedikachi
CHAPTER NINE
ACCEPTED TO BETRAYAL
What kind of life is this? , why am I passing through all these at this early age. How I wish I didn't fall cheaply for Sammy. I wouldn't have being a mess, I am no more the Akudo people were proud of. Should I the my parents the secrets because this one is beyond my experience, No, I would be a total failure to them and a disappointment to everyone. I don't understand why you have to travel now Sammy, who will defend me when the secret will be awaken? Because I know secrets can't be kept till eternity. Akudo was in deep thought, getting no answer to all the questions she asked Herself.
The school closing bell rang, she had already packed her belongings waiting for the last sound of bell; Victor rushed into her class and told her that she should wait for him because both are seeing her parents. "What? Why?" Akudo panicked
"You forgot so soon? Victor replied
"I am going to let the cat out of the bag; I will show them the video recording I.....?
"Shiiii, calm down, lets talk outside" Akudo interrupted..
Victor held his mouth with his two right fingers; putting a smiling face while he went outside the classroom waiting for Akudo. Akudo hurriedly packed her books an moved out from the classroom angrily, she was surprise to see Victor an Linda talking in a low tone; she quickly approached them and she said,
"please can we go now?"
"are you talking to me?" Linda said
"Do w have any business to discuss please Victor let's leave here" Akudo replied a she held Victor's hand.
"Senior Victor, if not that you are here, I would have given her a dirty slap according to her size" Linda said angrily.
Akudo saw how angry she was, she quickly left them and stood at the school gate waiting for Victor. No one heard what Victor and Kinda discussed, Akudo tried to plug out words from Victor's mouth but Victor didn't say anything concerning what he discussed with Linda.
"I don't care, whatsoever you discussed with her is you people's business and not mine but let it not be my relationship affair with Sammy."Akudo said. "You have nothing to fear for because I will hold your secret beyond any circumstances a far as you forgot about Sammy an be my best Friend ". Victor said while both walked home together.
On their way back home, they suddenly met Akudo's father, Akudo was so frightened over the embarrassment she could receive from her father.
Mr. Ibe stopped his motorcycle in front of them an stood still on his bike, then he questioned Akudo; "Akudo, who is this boy you are walking home with?
"D-daddy, he is my school mate Victor, the son of Chief Nwokolo" Akudo replied.
"Y-yess I am, Good afternoon sir", Victor greeted him politely.
"Good afternoon my son, I've heared about you, our daughter told us how you helped her in preparation for her forth-coming examination. Any other time you want to study with her at your place, do not fail to inform me because I nearly hurt her the last time she slept over at your place. I pardoned her because I knew your father as a good man" mr. Ibe said.
"But sir, I ......." Victor tried to say something but Akudo interrupted him.
"Yes daddy, they are good people, I am very hungry now, is mummy at home? I'm so famished"
"Yes, your mother is at home, go home an eat my daughter, tell her that I didnt see what she told me to buy"
"OK dad" Akudo replied
"Drive safely, bye bye". Akudo and victor went along while Mr.Ibe drove out. Victor was astonished because of what he heard from Akudo's father, 'how could Akudo lied with my name, no I need to find out, what really happened' Victor thought.
"Can you tell me what happened and why you lied with my name", Victor said.
"What you are thinking is true, I am sorry, I had to use your name to avoid NY parents being suspicious over my attitude the night I went out with Sam my and I didnt return back till the following DM morning. I used your name to back up my ill-behaviour", Akudo said.
"why didn't you tell me about this? Do you know I could have questioned your father or tel him I knew nothing of what he was saying because I seemed confused", Victor said bitterly.
"Yes, I know, that was why I interrupted you. Please I'm very sorry I lied with your name" Akudo replied.
"I understand you", victor replied, "now what do you expect me to do now?"
"I will accept your request to be my lover, but on one condition" Akudo said.
"And what is the condition?"
"No sex "Akudo replied.
"What?"Victor yelled, "then what will you offer in the relationship?" Victor said.
"We would just date, stay close an pretend as if we love each other. You know very well that I am in love with Sammy and I do not want to cheat on him" Akudo said.
"My dear, you are only cheating yourself, if you keep on expressing your feelings for that man that already used you an dump, I will not be Happy" Victor said angrily.
"A beg your pardon, he didn't used me or dump me, he will be back for me very soon, I do not need to tell you what transpired between me and him". Akudo shouted.
Akudo could not contain her anger, if she could, she would have spat on his face.
"So did you or did not accept my condition?"
Victor seemed so worried, all he wanted was to fully have Akudo to himself, he was silent thinking of what to answer, he said to himself; "if I reject he condition, she will think I lust for her, I really love her, if I love her, I should accept what she says".
"Answer me" Akudo said.
"Akudo, I really love you, I do not want you in.my life because of sex, so I had thought about it, I agree with your terms"
Akudo drew closer to him, held his hand and kissed Victor directly on his mouth. Victor was short of words, he did not expect that from her now, he could not hold his happiness so he bursted into laughter and said; "I am speechless, thank you for the kiss"
"You don't need to thank me, it's my pleasure, I will make you Happy as far as the kiss on your lips will seal your mouth. I will try my best to for get Sammy, I am sorry I didnt give an ear to what you requested earlier." Akudo said, still holding his hand but she knew very we'll that she was pretending to love him in exchange for him not to reveal her secrets.
"No problem, I am sorry for threatening you with those video clip, I will delete them when I get home"
"Thank you so much, my mind can now be in peace with you", Akudo said.
"Let's go to my place, I'm officially inviting you to my house for a lunch, my parents will be happy to see my great tutor" Akudo said as both laughed.
"So fast? N-no problem,I accept your invitation. Let us go as far as your parents won't be mad at me" Victor said.
They both left and walk majestically like a newly wedded couple.as they walk, Victor tickle her and both laughed out loud. Victor was very happy, he thought that his wishes has come to pass. To him, he wished the world would not come to an end but he forgot that he that entangle him self with a woman too early, his own world would crash easily.
All that was in Akudo's mind was how she will get in touch with sammy, ever since he traveled, she have not heard from him. The number he wrote on the envelop wasn't available. She did not even know his house or where exactly to find him.
They got to Akudo's house, her father was not yet at home. They met Mama Akudo at home; both greeted, "Good evening Mama", "Good evening" she responded. "who is the boy you came home with?" She asked. "He resemble Dr. Nwokolo's son" she said feeling naive.
"Mama, don't tell me you know him before", Akudo looked surprised and wondered how her mother got to know Victor's parents. The look on Her mother's face was fierce, everyone could acertain that Victor was not welcomed; if my mother could be clever enough to know Victor, then it means that she will find out my hidden secrets soon, Akudo thought for a while.
Her mother called her few steps away from Victor, then she said; "I do not want to see this boy around this house or around you anymore, stay away from him, from now henceforth, I don't want to see you around him, have I made myself clear?" Her mother said as she battled with words trying to come out from his mouth but she was speechless. Akudo turned to Victor, looked at him and saw how embarrassed he was.
Victor wondered why Akudo's mother could hate him at first sight. He listened carefully to hear what they were discussing but couldn't hear them clear.
"Mama,why did you had to embarrass my visitor in front of me? This guy had been of a great help to me academically and you knew it, there is nothing going on between us", Akudo said. "Shut up! Her mother shouted at her, "what do you know, I am your other and you have to do what I say. Period" Mama Akudo said looking terrified. Victor could not wait any Inger, he immediately left them an went back home embarrassed. Akudo in the other way round liked what her mother did and she hoped that it was going to be a point to make Victor leave her life; but she pretended a if she was touched by her mother's attitude towards Victor. Akudo chased after Victor; calling him several times but Victor ignored her and kept moving.
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