Silent Wish 3
He was just a 3rd year student studying chemical engineering at the university of Ibadan, a good looking guy from a wealthy home, He has heard 'love at first sight' countless time and never believed it until that faithful Thursday at the library...
'Can I help you?' she looked up to say, all he could stare at were those beautiful brown eyes that screamed innocence...
Now 5 years later I'm here staring at this same eyes only its filled with something different; love for me, then he heard the pastor for the first time 'do you ola take simi to be your lawfully wedded bride blah blah blah' with the largest grin he said 'I do'
He knew he had to say something before she thought he was crazy 'Is this seat taken?' stupid stupid stupid! Was that your best? He scolded himself, 'No' was all she said and kept reading. Concentrating on the books he had initially come to read became the most difficult task ever 'Talk to her? No, what if you don't see her again, talk jor' then he decided and just enjoyed the sitting beside the beautiful girl.
The 'I do' he heard pulled him out of his thought 'hmmm... We've really come this far wow!,' the rest of the ceremony went by in a flash, he just wanted to go home and start his life with his new bride.
She sat there trying so hard to concentrate on the book 'He is so fine hmm... How can I concentrate with this fine boy beside me' this went on in her head till he stood up to leave, Just then she arrives, 'Madame you ready to go?', 'did you see him leave?' She asked her best friend 'who?' 'Ola that fine boy in part 3, he sat beside me and I could tell he wanted to talk but you know with all the whole fine boy forming and all' Well that's your problem just pack your books abeg hunger haff wire ma head!
She couldn't help but smile at the first day she 'met' him, now here she was in his arms on their first night together as married couples, the first night, the first day of the rest of their lives. He slowly pulled back the night gown to reveal her smooth caramel skin, gently kissing her shoulders he pulled the night gown to reveal the rest of her perfectly shaped body, he pulled her close and his lips met hers and his hands caressed her ample bosom.
The clock read 11:00pm then she stood up to check the room, she moved closer looking into the cot, sleeping peacefully was the first fruit of her marriage with this man, then the tears escaped, Why is he not home yet? There are no board meetings Fridays abi? What have I done to deserve this now? Does he not know I need help with this baby? I really need to get back to work maybe I won't notice all his late nights or not? Just then the sound of the door pulled her out of herself 'interrogating session', sweetheart! Welcome, what happened? - Traffic! He said in a very cold manner, how is the baby? Sleeping she replied, can you get me something to eat while I check on her?
He sat up in bed partly covered with the duvet, turned to her; the stranger, she mumbled something but his mind was everywhere but there 'when did it get to this? So I was cold yesterday I know, but why is she suffering in silence? Why can't she say something? Maybe then I would let this guilt go and confess or not? What she doesn't know won't hurt right? But I'm not a good actor neither am i sure she has an idea already but why is she not talking?' something that sounded like a shout brought him back to reality 'are you here at all? I've been asking you a question for the past 10mins haba! are you going home tonight?' defensively he answered 'please don't start, what night have I not gone home? Don't ask me such anymore' with that he stood up dressed up and left the room without saying anything else.
"Can't you see the writing on the wall? Or you have just chosen to deny it? He has started keeping late nights, he doesn't even talk to you, the loving part of your marriage is gone, and one good thing is he helps out with the baby. But seriously simi don't you see it? He is cheating on you". All what her friend said to her earlier in the day kept replaying in her head, with tears rolling down her cheeks she asked herself 'but why??'
Another night, a familiar stranger, he lay down beside her contemplating if waking her up was good idea, No! She decides to suffer in silence, then good for her, I won't up and confess; no way! For her not to notice, it probably means she doesn't care anymore right? So why should I? With all that thought he slept off.
''I really need to talk to you'' she said, when I get back from work, I'm late. ''nowadays you are always late even your home coming, so today should not be an exception, so can we talk?'' He nodded aii
I just wanted to ask what's wrong with us, what have I done to deserve all the treatment you are giving me? Recently you've been coming home late from work, I noticed the drinking too and you don't even talk to me not to even talk of touching me, what happened? Or are you seeing someone else?
He sat there his face in his hands, when he heard her speak with the hurt in her voice he knew, I guess it is time to let it all be over with that he said......
So i've been writing this story since forever (by forever i mean like 3weeks) not because i dnt have what to write but i could not just get to understand d idea behind cheating and obviously i still don't, so i decided i would ask, instead of just keeping my story in draft.....
So if you are reading this, use the comment box and give your reasonS... Why you think people cheat in relationships. Thanks :)
~L~u~k~i~n~a~
Love the way you transition between when they first met, to their fairytale wedding, to the sad cold marriage it had become.
ReplyDeleteWhy do guys cheat? they are dickheads. plain simple. :)
Yeah, like the way you transitioned it too. I really don't know why guys cheat- maybe us girls will never understand it cause believe it or not, guys are wired differently.
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@kitkat: Thanks..... I guess so! You just never understand *sigh*
ReplyDelete@cornershop: thanks... Yeah They r different, buh u just gotta luv em still
I feel like I have been asked to defend myself.
ReplyDeleteInfidelity amongst guys isn't a one size fits all situation. Serial cheats (like me) simply cheat because we can & we are good at it while we work hard for our families.
We are able to keep love/marriage mutually exclusive of fidelity.
Understanding is not the same thing as acceptance. If you really want to understand, you'll need to ask yourself two questions:
1. Why do I need this understanding
2. What will it mean to me?
Most importantly, you will first have to learn not to judge cos there's not other way to understanding.
Your story reflects the generalized view on guys who cheat and most times, this view is incorrect. Serial cheats (this is just one category of unfaithful guys) are mostly model husbands/fathers who are in happy marriages unlike the character in your story.If you think I'm talking trash then go & read the stories of Tiger Woods,Arnold Schwarzenegger , Bill Clinton, etc.
To you I might be a dick head, but to my family, I am the best father/husband and it is their opinion of me that counts not yours....
*Typos & gbagauns are copyrighted.
** Morounfoluwa, feedback on your writing style, blogging isn't instant messaging so drop all the instant messaging shorthand & use capitalization where required.
Write seriously if you want to be taken seriously as a writer.
Ok! With this your explanation, i kinda understand... Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for d writing feedback *noted*
i know they say we females are hard to understand, but am certain that can be said for the male folks especially when it comes to cheating. My way around this is never to generalize n judge everyone individually.
ReplyDeleteI love your writing style by the way, i can imagine how awesome it'll be if u decide to write proffessionally.
sigh....if only i knew why men cheat, id be the richest lady in the world
ReplyDeleteOk, lemme get this right; the dramaqueen wants to appoint me - a dramaless bighead - special adviser on cheating affairs? Okay!
ReplyDeleteSo, why do WE «ambiguity intended» cheat - in relationship or marriage? The pivot has been found to the exclusivity accorded certain privileges. Whenever such EXCLUSIVE obligations r ignored (usually, more by lack of understanding) , cheating becomes logical.
Now, the physix of how/why those needs may b overlooked r for another discussion!
@chizyk: yeah i totally agree with the individual thingy, cos in d end everyone has a mind of his/her own
ReplyDeleteand thanks alot for the kind words... now proffesionally?? errmm.....not sure bout that one oh lolz
@sisiyemi: hehehe would you be selling ur information ni?
@imisi: hmmm..... Thanks
Guys cheating...
ReplyDeleteGirls cheating...
Its in us...
Its our sin...
We will always do it...
Walk away from sin...
Walk away from cheating...
*rem dem tip on capitalization and short hand :) (y)*
Also I think you should walk seriously on paragraphing, it has a very powerful effect on a story. There's are big difference in the effect created by writing -
ReplyDelete"She knew she should slow down, she was moving too fast, suddenly she got to the edge of the cliff and slipped." and
"ShShe knew she should slow down, she was moving too fast, suddenly she got to the edge of the cliff, then...
SHE SLIPPED...
the effect is quite different on the reader.
Also it makes your write-up more readable especially in dialogues like this one. As much as possible each person's speech should start on a different line.
All in all, nice write-up. Kudos to you. Keep writing. (member of writer's blog)
Oh! Forgive my errors in the comment. I kinda wrote it in a hurry.
ReplyDelete@som1twisted Thanks *noted*
ReplyDeleteThanks @obanor
Why do guys cheat?? its simple..we are weak"by weak i mean the temptations around Us" thats why when we say the Lord`s prayer we have the LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION part..Although it ain`t cool to cheat,lets not crucify the guys coz it takes 2 to tango..We are all to blame. what would you say about girls who cheat too?? Its only Prayer that can get us out of this mess . U write well :) waiting for the continuation...
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