Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 65 (Final Episode)

Episode 65
Jude’s side of the story continues from the last episode
‘’I really don’t know my dear. I’m confused as ever. Pamela tricked me’’ I cried with great pain. Tracy dropped her eyes for a moment before shaking her head.
‘’maybe something held her up, that’s why she’s yet to return. She can’t abandon her child like that. She’s a woman for Christ sake’’ she muttered quickly, perhaps to calm me down but I was far from being calm. Even though I was already very fond of Juliet, I couldn’t imagine raising her on my own. It looked very impossible moreover she wasn’t my blood and I really couldn’t figure out what exactly to do with her.
‘’let’s wait till at least Sunday. That will give us ample time to wait for Pamela while figuring out the next option’’ she added while I swallowed hard. I couldn’t believe Tracy could be so calm and level headed. She was so nice and supportive and I had no choice than to calm down because she was clearly giving me the much needed support.
‘’I hope this won’t change the feelings you have for the little girl?’’ I asked curiously. She smiled, shaking her head.
‘’Juliet is a very nice little girl. She never asked to be in this situation. I love her and my feelings for her won’t change. She’s just like a little sister and daughter to me’’ she answered while my eyes melted with contentment. I drew forward and kissed her.
‘’thanks so much Trey. You are the best’’ I breathed.
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The weekend sped by without any sign of Pamela. Her phone was still switched off and there just wasn’t a way to get to her. I had no choice than to conclude that she abandoned her baby and fled or maybe the senator truly got rid of her. By Monday I became desperate. Of course I also couldn’t ignore the legal implications of having a child that wasn’t mine. It could blow back and land Tracy and I in jail. Already the south eastern part of the country was very popular with child trafficking and I knew no one would believe my story if it was to be blown up.
‘’I think this is time to tell your cousin everything about this issue. He is much older and exposed to help out’’ Tracy suggested as we discussed the issue in my room. I nodded in agreement even though I couldn’t imagine how to tell Kelvin everything about Pamela and the baby after having hidden it from him for so long. I knew he was going to be disgusted and angry but I still had no choice than to seek his help.
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kelvin’s house, Monday 10am
Kelvin was extremely surprised and shocked after listening to my story. That Monday was really my first time of seeing him after his wedding with Cynthia. Of course he just returned to the city the previous day after a week honeymoon with Cynthia. And yes he had every reason to be mad at me.
‘’I can’t believe you kept such a thing from me till now but I guess there is nothing I can do now than to advice and support you. First we have to go the police and make a report just in case’’ Kelvin breathed after a long silence. I shrugged in resignation while Tracy nodded slowly.
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state police headquarters Owerri
An hour later we found ourselves in a small office occupied by a female police officer. She was the officer we were directed to after making enquires. Kelvin, Cynthia and Tracy all went with me and I couldn’t have asked for more. They just gave me the support I needed and yes I was so grateful. I couldn’t imagine doing all these on my own.
‘’you guys made the right choice by reporting this matter. You can’t imagine how many people have landed in jail over a similar issue’’ the female officer addressed us with a smile after listening to my story. A case file was quickly opened and I was asked to pay a little amount of money for some documentations.
‘’So here comes this tough part. Will you want to give up the baby or do you wish to have her in your care till her mother is found. I hope you know the baby may not have the best of care once you give her up?’’ the officer asked with a smile after we were done with other necessary formalities. It really was a very difficult question to answer and even though I strongly had the urge to keep Juliet in my custody, I couldn’t make the decision alone because I really couldn’t take care of her on my own.
I just found it hard to answer and all I could do was just to swallow hard.
‘’I know this doesn’t concern me and I’m not supposed to answer for my friend Jude but we can take care of the baby for the meantime while we wait for her mum to be found. I believe we can keep her for the rest of the year and if the mother isn’t found by then, we will give her up’’ Tracy suddenly spoke for me, of course surprising me with her words. I couldn’t say anything as I stared at her. Not many girls would make the sacrifice she was making and my cousin was equally shocked over her decision.
‘’well I and my wife are also capable of taking care of the little girl. We are not giving her up. Just find the mother as soon as you can’’ Kelvin added while Cynthia nodded in support, thus settling the issue.
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And just that like Juliet we ended up taking care of Juliet for the rest of that year. Pamela was never found and it appeared as if she never existed in the first place. Juliet equally grew to be a very charming and lively baby who made everyone she came across fall in love with her. Every passing day made our bond tighter, likewise Tracy who wouldn’t let her be away from her presence. She even took her home to her family during the xmas celebration of that year, something I never expected her to do.
‘’I know you are still too young to marry but you are old enough to know what’s good for you and you are financially capable to start a family. Why not marry Tracy this coming January?. Such a good girl never stays single for long’’ Kelvin kept pestering me all through the Christmas and all I did was smile over his words because I had my own big plans.
By March the next year, Tracy and I got ready for our Nysc. We both worked our posting to the federal capital city but unfortunately It only worked for me while Tracy was posted to Akwaibom state and we had no choice than to decide leaving Juliet in Cynthia’s care.
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Our youth service went as quick and smooth as I wanted it to be. No drama, no funny issues. I equally used the opportunity to search for Pamela but all my efforts were fruitless. I couldn’t even get a clue whether she was still alive or not and it was just a big mystery to me.
On 14th February 2015, Tracy and I met at Kelvin’s house to celebrate a very special valentine. I finally proposed to Tracy that very day in the presence of Kelvin and a heavily pregnant Cynthia. They all cheered me as I knelt before Tracy to propose. ( Even little Juliet who was almost two years old, clapped in her own little way).
I had to propose to my Tracy before my small family because they were all I got and yes Tracy accepted to be my wife.
December 25th 2015, Tracy and I finally got married in a very lavish wedding ceremony sponsored by Tracy’s parents. The old couple had insisted on sponsoring our white wedding and I had no choice than to accept. I felt proud marrying from a good and wealthy family.
January 6th 2016, Tracy, Juliet and I left the country to start a family in U.S.A. Of course Juliet will never know of her real mum’s story till she becomes a woman. To us she’s our first daughter.
Finally it was time to live my dream.
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Please dearest friends, I hope you learnt something from my story? Never deviate from the right track due to family issues or frustration. Do know that all that glitters isn’t gold and when you make a mistake, accept your fault and try your best to fix it.
To my dear ladies always find a way in your heart to love someone with all sincerity and equally try making your relationship work to an acceptable level. Most times the future and failure of a relationship lies in the hands of a woman.
THE END




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Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 64

Episode 64
Jude’s side of the story continues from the previous episode
‘’I can’t believe you let her go without her baby. What if she fails to return?’’ Tracy asked while my heart jumped. I couldn’t imagine taking care of Juliet all on my own for the rest of my life.
‘’you mean she may not come back for her child?’’ I asked with fear.
‘’I don’t know. I really don’t know what to believe anymore’’ she breathed with resignation.
‘’but she shouldn’t have embarked on that journey if she’s actually concerned about the little girl’s health’’ she added thoughtfully.
‘’I wonder what made you allow her to leave in the first place, since you are not even capable of taking care of the little girl for one night’’ she muttered with a smile as she kissed little Juliet who kicked her legs happily.
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It really was a memorable night for us. Tracy and I spent the evening playing and taking care of Juliet like one happy family. It looked so sweet and wonderful. I couldn’t help but yearn to start a family with Tracy. The girl was nothing but a wondrous soul. She cared for Juliet as if she was her daughter. She just took out her time to play, feed and bath the baby and yes she did a very good job of it.
Wednesday was equally as eventful as the previous evening. We spent all day taking care of Juliet but as dusk approached and Pamela was yet to neither show up nor call, I became very worried and tried calling her to know her whereabouts but unfortunately her phone was switched off. I just didn’t know what to believe that moment as a thousand and one questions raced into my head.
‘’could it be that she abandoned her child in my care and disappeared? Or could it be that her ex husband finally got rid of her? Or could she still be on her way back?’’ I wondered over and over, hiding my thoughts from Tracy. But I couldn’t hide my fears from her for long because she soon became curious to know what was holding Pamela and I had no choice than to tell her that Pamela’s phone was switched off.
‘’oh no, I hope she’s coming back?’’ Tracy cried with great worry while I swallowed hard.
All through that evening I kept trying Pamela’s phone but wasn’t able to get to her and just like we all feared, she failed to return that very day like she promised. I just felt so silly and clueless. I couldn’t help but wonder what to do with Juliet.
Thursday morning, I arrived at the hospital to get the DNA test result from the doctor who was kind enough to attend to me and equally read the contents of the result.
‘’I’m sorry Jude but just like you feared. The baby isn’t yours. I guess you now have to discuss things with her mother’’ he informed me as he put back the result sheet into an envelope before handing it over to me. I just couldn’t say anything. I was so speechless and weak. Of course I now had to deal with a lovely baby that wasn’t mine and equally think of how to find her mother who tricked me and disappeared. The worst of it all was that I clearly didn’t know where and how to find Pamela because I knew little or nothing about her. I equally couldn’t head to Abuja to confront a serving senator of the federal republic who she claimed was her ex husband without being sure of my facts.
I arrived at my house looking so stupid and used. One look at me clearly told Tracy everything. She simply dropped little Juliet on the sofa and threw her hands round my neck.
‘’Juliet isn’t my daughter’’ I managed to breathe.
‘’so what do we do now?, you know this is a serious issue?’’ she asked solemnly.
To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 63

Episode 63
Jude’s side of the story continues from the previous episode
I returned to my lodge the next morning a bit frightened over how to face Tracy. I had no choice than to tell her the truth even though I felt she wouldn’t believe me.
Just like I expected, Tracy found it hard to believe when I told her that Pamela drugged me. The look of disbelief in her eyes, the fear that shadowed her face and the way she colored up, clearly told me that all wasn’t well. I still managed to tell her everything, including the discussions I had with Pamela while she laid on her bed, faced the wall and pretended not to listen.
‘’I know you wont believe me. Yes if I’m in your shoes I also doubt if I would believe all I just told you but that’s the truth. She drugged me for no good reason but nothing happened between us’’ I desperately added when I was done with my story.
‘’she just drugged you like that and nothing happened?’’ she finally asked while I heaved a sigh of relief as I realized that she was actually listening.
‘’nothing really happened, I swear. My problem now is getting a good private hospital for the DNA test. I don’t know how government hospital works’’ I added softly as I stood up in readiness to head to my room.
‘’my dad’s friend runs a good private hospital here in this city. Maybe I should give him a call on your behalf’’ she suddenly offered, surprising me with the offer. I couldn’t help but notice that Tracy was acting more matured and understanding than she used to be. Perhaps it was all about age or maybe her love was growing with each passing day.
‘’that’s great. Thanks’’ I breathed in appreciation.
‘’you can go to your room and freshen up. I will meet you there when I’m done speaking with him’’ she added softly.
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Two hours later, Tracy walked into my room with her usual charm. I smiled happily as I made space for her on my bed. She hesitated for a while before sitting on the bed.
‘’listen Jude, I’m not forcing you to do this DNA test. It’s your decision right?’’ she asked. I nodded as i wondered why she asked such question.
‘’of course it’s my decision. I really want to know if I’m the father of Juliet or not’’ I answered quickly. She smiled, took my phone and typed in a phone number.
‘’fine, I just saved the doctor’s number. He will be waiting for you on Tuesday. Simply call him before heading to the hospital, here is his card as well’’ she softly said as she handed over an office card to me.
‘’once you get to the hospital, simply introduce yourself to any nurse on duty, you will be instantly attended to. I won’t be going with you because it isn’t my problem. You have to do this with Pamela’’ she added while I nodded in appreciation before reaching forward to kiss her. She didn’t push me away, instead she blushed.
‘’I like it whenever you blush. I enjoy making you blush’’ I softly whispered as I drew her to my body. She instantly jumped out of the bed.
‘’I see your hormones are raging again. Tell them you didn’t see me today’’ she said playfully, sat on a small plastic chair beside my reading table and crossed her legs while I licked my lips as I admired her.

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Pamela and I headed out of the hospital sweating profusely. Pamela was carrying little Juliet while I carried her bag. I never imagined she was going to accept doing the DNA test without a fight and with the way she accepted everything, I couldn’t help but believe that Juliet was actually my daughter.
‘’I guess you are now happy right?’’ she asked as we headed to my car.
‘’I will only relax when the test comes out on Thursday and Juliet turns out to be mine’’ I breathed with a smile.
‘’okay oooooo suit yourself’’ she replied and rolled her eyes.
As we headed to my house, she brought up the topic we discussed on our way to the hospital earlier in the day. She had told me that she planned taking a flight to Abuja that very evening to discuss things concerning her welfare and settlement with her ex husband, something I really wasn’t comfortable with since she said she was going to leave little Juliet in my care.
‘’so how about what we discussed?, you know I can’t take the little baby on another flight after all she passed through during the weekend. The cold weather and the distance are very risky for her health and I can’t postpone this meeting. I will only be out for one night alone. By 5pm tomorrow I should be back. You know I’m only doing this for the future of the baby. We need the man’s money no matter how rich you feel you are. You have nothing to worry about. Juliet doesn’t disturb that much. I have prepared her food and everything she will need today and tomorrow. You can even tell your girlfriend what’s that her name? To help out’’ she pushed on and on. Finally I shrugged in resignation.
‘’fine, you can go. I will be Juliet’’ I accepted faintly.
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By 2:30pm, a cab came to the house to pick up Pamela. For the first time in my presence little Juliet cried very furiously as her mum left the house. It was just as if she was seeing something that I wasn’t seeing, she just cried as if someone threw her on the floor.
‘’just take care of her for me. I will be back before you know it. I love you Jude’’ Pamela breathed, surprising me with a quick kiss before leaving.
I couldn’t help but wonder if I actually did the right thing by allowing her to go on that journey.
Babysitting a little child just wasn’t my thing and after being with little Juliet for few minutes I begged Tracy to come over to the house. You can’t imagine her surprise when she saw me all alone with Juliet.
To be continued.

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 62

Episode 62
Jude’s side of the story continues from the previous episode
‘’oh my God what did you do to me?’’ I screamed as I jumped out of the bed.
‘’you can’t be thinking of leaving by this hour?, it’s already 11:30pm’’ Pamela muttered with a smile, sitting up on the bed.
‘’where is Juliet?’’ I asked as I wiped my eyes.
‘’she is sleeping on the small bed I bought for her today’’ she replied, pointing at a new baby bed at the other side of the room.
‘’you see why I can’t trust you? You drugged me with the slightest opportunity you got’’ I breathed furiously.
‘’I did what I had to do to get you to listen to me. We have a lot to talk and I couldn’t just let you go today. Moreover I was very lonely the previous night’’ she defended herself, but I failed to be convinced. I quickly dialed Tracy’s number but her phones were all switched off.
‘’you know this is the time to forget about your Tracy and think about our future. We stand a good chance of surviving together than being separated’’ she breathed seriously.
‘’the only link I have with you is this baby and the DNA test result will prove if she’s actually mine or not’’ I said angrily as i headed to the sitting room. She followed me quickly.
‘’listen Pamela I’m very sorry to sound harsh but you should know I never planned to be in this mess, look at me, look at my age. I’m too young to start thinking of marriage. I’m even yet to go for my Nysc or get a job’’ I breathed out of frustration as I sat down on a couch. She softly sat beside me and held my hand.
‘’I do understand and I believe together we can achieve everything we want in life. Believe me you stand a better chance of surviving with me than with Tracy. My ex husband already knows you. I believe he sent some of his agents to watch you after he discovered everything. I have a very strong plan that will make him cough out a whole lot of money to settle me and with it we can live anywhere we want. But if you leave me, I won’t have any choice than to run the deal on my own and you will be left at the mercy of the senator. The man is very ruthless and I swear he won’t have any mercy on you or even Tracy. You can doubt me if want’’ she said seriously, leaving me staring at her with great confusion. It took me close to two minutes before I could comprehend all she said.
‘’I’m too small for your ex husband. I don’t think he will go that far just to punish me. All he needs to do is just to arrest me which he is yet to do. So I don’t believe you. Moreover how did he even discover my identity unless you told him?’’ I said with a short laugh.
‘’arrest you over what?,, no that will be too embarrassing. He won’t do anything that will backfire on him. You just stand a better chance with me and that’s it. That’s our destiny’’ she added seriously. I stood up and paced round the sitting room without knowing what to say or do.
‘’you won’t want to put your Tracy in harm’s way will you?’’ she added softly while I said nothing.
‘’you haven’t eaten all day. I prepared fried rice. Let’s go to the dining table’’ she suggested, stood up and held me. After a little hesitation, I headed to the dining table with her. Yes I was very hungry.
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‘’I know some of my ex husband’s secrets that will fetch us nothing less than a hundred million naira. With it we can go places’’ Pamela softly explained as I slowly ate the rice she served. Of course I couldn’t believe anything she was saying. It looked exaggerated
‘’I kind of feel that you are lying, moreover what stops the man from killing you and letting the secrets die with you?’’ I asked curiously.
‘’he can’t because I’m way too smarter than him. He knows he can’t have me as his enemy for long’’ she replied.
‘’so why then did he throw you out of the house without giving you a kobo?’’ I asked.
‘’I left his house to repackage and not that he actually threw me out but trust me, let’s do this together. By Monday the money I wired to my account before flying down should be reflecting. I’m not that broke’’ she pushed on.
‘’I’m sorry but I’m not interested. You can do your deals alone. I’m not hungry for money. I believe nothing will happen to Tracy and I. As for Juliet I will try my best to do everything for her if she ends up being my true daughter’’ I said seriously while she shrugged.
‘’hmmmm okay’’ she breathed with a fake smile.
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I couldn’t sleep again that fateful night, instead I stayed awake in the living room watching Tv while thinking of all Pamela told me at the same time. Her numerous lies really made it difficult for me to know when she was saying the truth and I kind of felt she lying to put fear into me.
Or do you think she’s saying the truth?
To be continued.

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 61

Episode 61
Jude’s side of the story continues from the last episode
‘’alright fine, I will be in my room waiting for you’’ I managed to force out a smile while Tracy nodded and returned her attention to the guy who appeared calm even though I knew deep inside he was boiling with rage.
I headed to room where I restlessly waited for Tracy to join me. I couldn’t help but wonder what she could be discussing with the guy. Yes i was so nervous, worried and restless.
About fifteen minutes later, I heard a knock on my door. I quickly opened it to see Tracy standing at the doorway. She forced out a smile even though she was looking terrible.
‘’he has left. I want to rest in my room, I’m having slight headache. See you later’’ she breathed softly. I quickly grabbed her hand.
‘’alright let’s go to your room together’’ I offered with a smile. She shook her head.
‘’that isn’t necessary. I just want to be alone’’ she replied, snatched her hand from my grasp headed to her room as if we were quarrelling. I quickly shut my door and ran after her.
‘’I told you I want to be alone, didn’t i?’’ she asked as she opened her room door while I softly grabbed her by the waist. Together we walked into her room.
‘’I know you had a hard time with him but it shouldn’t get you worked up. I’m here for you, I will always be here for you’’ I promised softly.
‘’you don’t understand. I threw out a good man, I threw away a good opportunity all because of you. He left in anger because of the way I treated him. I had no reason to treat him badly but I did. I just pray I didn’t make a terrible mistake’’ she breathed and fell on her bed while I slowly sat beside her and caressed her body softly.
‘’you did the right thing Trey, nothing will stop us from being together not even Juliet’’ I promised solemnly. She rolled her eyes.
‘’oh please, you are just confused. Let me be, let me rest. I don’t even understand myself anymore’’ she begged. I smiled, kissed her cheek and got up.
‘’I will be heading back to the house later in the day to drop some money for Pamela’’ I informed her as I headed to the door.
‘’but what exactly is your plan for her?. Will she permanently stay at your house and care for the baby as a single mum or are you really going to do what with her?’’ she suddenly asked, stopping me at the door with her question.
‘’oh Trey I thought we have talked about it before?’’ I asked,
‘’no we haven’t’’ she insisted.
‘’first I will do the DNA test and if the little girl turns out to be mine, I will care for her to the best of my ability but I won’t get back with the mother, I just gave it a big thought and last night meant something wonderful to me. I can’t leave you for anything. After all Juliet is nothing but a girl and life isn’t just fair, she will have to take things the way it is unless I can convince her mum to drop her in my care. I’m so confused about many things right now but I’m very sure of one thing, and that is, I will never get back with Pamela’’ I explained softly.
‘’oh Jude may God help you. You are very much confused’’ Tracy breathed and sighed while I left her room without another word.
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I barely had gotten to my room when my phone rang and it was Pamela calling.
‘’hey please can you be able to get me the money now, I want to buy some things for Juliet please’’ she begged.
‘’I will be there in few minutes’’ I replied and hung up.
Fifteen minutes later, I was in my house to meet Pamela fully dressed up.
‘’where are you going?’’ I asked without thinking.
‘’to get some things for Juliet nau’’ she answered with a smile.
‘’so you are going out with Juliet?’’ I asked
‘’nooooo, you will be with her till I get back’’ she replied while I yawned.
‘’I’m not good at babysitting’’ I protested.
‘’well you have to learn it today, anyway I won’t take long’’ she replied as I handed her the money I got .
Ten minutes later, I was all alone at the sitting room with Juliet who did nothing but play with me. She gave no trouble and it was just as if she knew her mum wasn’t around. I couldn’t help but fall in love with the little pretty girl over and over.
About an hour later, Pamela returned carrying a whole lot of things with her. I paid no attention to what she bought, and was more relived that she returned on time.
‘’thanks for everything. I got this fruit drink for you’’ she said happily as she dropped two cups of juice before me, drinking from one of the cups and leaving the second cup for me. I drank it without thinking twice and never got myself till much later in the evening when I opened my eyes to see myself lying beside her in the bedroom.
I couldn’t believe she drugged me.
To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 60

Episode 60
Jude’s side of the story continues
‘’you know I really don’t know what to say to you right now. Why are you crying? What did I do wrong?’’ I asked softly. Pamela wiped her nose, stood up and drew close to me.
‘’you were very kind and cool yesterday, but today you are sounding very harsh. All because of that girl right?’’ she breathed while I scoffed.
‘’I don’t know why you are complaining. You needed a house and I brought you here. I’m also ready to provide everything for you. Is it money you need?, tell me and I will head to the bank right away’’ I replied with a slightly raised tone.
‘’what I want is a happy home. I want us to have a happy family. Luckily you are already a graduate and there is nothing now that can stop us from living a fulfilled life. We can make this work’’ she pushed on with Great Spirit, holding my hands tightly.
‘’I’m sorry but you should know that I don’t feel anything for you. Our relationship is very absurd, this is Africa. I’m even listening to you because of our daughter but I can’t really promise anything until I run a Dna test with her to be sure she’s truly my daughter’’ I softly added while she instantly colored up.
‘’you mean you are in doubt whether Juliet is actually your daughter or not?’’ she asked as her eyes melted once again with tears.
‘’apart from the senator you were the only guy that enjoyed my body. What now are you trying to prove with this Dna of a thing?, if you don’t want us, just say the word and I will leave your house today’’ she suddenly demanded. I silently stared at her unable to say anything.
‘’By Monday, we will head to a good hospital for the DNA test, that’s my final decision. Do you need money for anything this weekend or are you with enough money?’’ I finally found my voice to ask and instead of replying, she turned her back on me, saying nothing.
‘’I will be back later in the day.. I will bring hundred thousand naira for you when coming, hope it will be enough because I noticed you came with just few things?’’ I asked but she said nothing. I shrugged, breathed deeply and returned to the sitting room where Tracy was busy playing with little Juliet.
‘’she’s such a lovely child’’ Tracy said with a smile as she handed over the baby to me,
‘’and you guys look very well together’’ I complimented, she blushed.
‘’we have to start going now’’ I softly added after a little silence while Tracy stared at me with surprise.
‘’but we just got here?’’ she asked,
‘’yes but we have to start going’’ I muttered, forcing out a smile as I stood up and headed to the room to hand over little Juliet to her mother.
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‘’don’t tell me you guys fought?’’ Tracy asked as we headed back to our lodge.
‘’not really but my spirit wasn’t comfortable being there any longer. Pamela was kind of acting weird. I also told her about the DNA thing and we are doing it on Monday’’ I said to Tracy.
‘’and what was her reaction when you told her about it?’’ she asked curiously.
‘’I really can’t say because she showed no distinctive reaction apart from the tears that formed in her eyes’’ I answered while she shrugged.
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We first stopped at an eatery where we bought spiced chicken, then headed to a bank Atm where I withdrew some money before heading to our lodge where we ran into Tracy’s boyfriend waiting for her.
Yes Tracy and I were yet to seriously discuss much about the guy and I really didn’t know whether to classify him as her boyfriend or just a special friend she was using to put me on my toes. Moreover apart from the time I saw him drop her at the hostel earlier in the year, I never saw him again till that day but his face never left my memory, it kind of stuck in there and I was very angry seeing him.
Tracy on her own part looked shocked to see him, it was obvious she wasn’t expecting him and it was very strange that he showed up all the way from Enugu without notifying her.
Perhaps he showed up in that manner because had his suspicions about Tracy and came to confirm everything which was the only explanation I could come up with over his sudden appearance.
He was in the process of getting out of his car and dialing a number (probably Tracy’s) with his phone when I pulled up behind him. He froze for some seconds as his eyes fell on Tracy before focusing on me. Yes I was very much younger than him and the look on his face clearly showed the disgust he felt seeing Tracy with a young guy like me who he probably thought had no future with her (most middle aged/ working class bachelors have this resentment towards campus guys dating girls they desire and somehow I understood his position)
‘’please I will like you to go to your room and leave me with him’’ Tracy begged, alighted from my car and walked towards him. I quickly alighted and followed her while the young man stared at her with great disgust.
‘’you never told me you were coming?’’ Tracy asked him with a frown.
‘’because you never picked my calls all through yesterday and today, probably because you were with him’’ he replied, pointing at me.
‘’please Jude, go to your room and leave us alone, I beg of you’’ Tracy pleaded seriously and for the first time, I was indecisive about obeying her wish and walking away or standing by her side against her wish to prove that I was *man enough*.
To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 59

 

Episode 59
Jude’s side of the story continues
‘’what did you just do?. Gosh you weren’t even with a condom. I’m so dead’’ Tracy cried as she pushed me away from her body. I simply stared at her, clueless on how to handle the situation as the sexual urge in me died down.
‘’just look at me, look at the mess. I’m finished’’ she cried on as if we just committed murder. I tried to touch her but she pushed off my hand.
‘’But I didn’t release inside you nau’’ I stammered defensively.
‘’you did this on purpose right?. You have been aiming to do this silly thing all these while because you knew you have lost me’’ she softly accused me, stunning me with her words.
She soon ran into her bathroom to clean up while I sat back and thought over what I just did. Yes we were all consumed by the heat of passion and I never did it to hurt her. I just was so confused on the best words to use in calming her down due to the fact that I just told her minutes ago that I was ready to get back with Pamela because of little Juliet only to now turn back and stick my thing inside her. Of course I knew things were going to change between us from that moment but what I didn’t know was if it was going to change for the better or for the worse.
‘’what are you still doing here?. Put on your clothes and leave my room nau’’ I soon heard Tracy say as she returned from the bathroom. I stood up and walked towards her.
‘’I’m very sorry dear, let’s just talk things over’’ I begged.
‘’there is nothing to talk. I just want to sleep and clear my head’’ she insisted while I shrugged, took my clothes, put them on and left her room without another word.
Oh yes I never slept that night; I spent half of the time thinking about Tracy and the other half thinking about Pamela and little Juliet.
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Early the next day, I was in Tracy’s room to try talk to her once again. She let me in without a fight, even though she did her best to avoid my eyes. I couldn’t help but notice that she kind of looked a bit calm unlike the previous evening.
‘’ I guess I shouldn’t ask how was your night?’’ I softly said while she backed me, giving me the opportunity to place my hands on her shoulders.
‘’tell me why did you do that to me last night?’’ she softly demanded, leaving me totally disorganized with the question. I really didn’t know what to reply. Of course that kind of question is extremely difficult to answer.
‘’I didn’t know what got over me. The truth is that I have always desired you but then I had always kept myself in check but last night was different. I couldn’t control myself’’ I confessed.
‘’you couldn’t control yourself because you saw it as your last opportunity to get the only thing you haven’t tasted from me’’ she breathed.
‘’no no no my dear, come on, I still love you. I want you. I love you, just that you won’t believe me’’ I breathed passionately. She turned and looked into my eyes for the first time. I swallowed hard as my heart pounded very fast.
‘’how about little Juliet and her mother?’’ she asked, piercing my heart with the difficult but good question.
‘’I don’t know, really’’ I stammered while she listened on waiting for me to continue.
‘’yesterday I was ready to leave you for them but now I feel so different, I want to be with you and my daughter at the same time but I don’t know how possible it will be’’ I stammered.
‘’and you can’t sacrifice your daughter for me?’’ she asked searchingly.
‘’I put the little girl in this mess; she doesn’t deserve to grow up without me. I have an obligation towards her, even if it means losing the love of my life over her’’ I answered innocently, expecting her to react angrily but she never did. Perhaps she understood my stand. Perhaps she was way too smarter than I ever imagined her to be.
‘’you really care a lot for her right?. I guess you are still going to see her today?’’ she softly asked.
‘’yes this morning’’ I answered.
‘’alright, I will still go with you’’ she offered, leaving me extremely speechless.
‘’you can go prepare, we will go together’’ she added with a smile.
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By 9:30am, Tracy and I arrived at my house to meet Pamela who was extremely stunned to see Tracy. I did a quick introduction before focusing my attention on little Juliet who was happily lying on the couch.
Pamela couldn’t say a thing when she saw me with Tracy. The shock on her face was quite revealing, especially as I introduced Tracy to her but I cared less about what she felt. Tracy on her own part acted very well as if she had nothing against her.
‘’can we talk in the room please?’’ I soon heard Pamela say to me. I handed over little Juliet to Tracy before nodding at her.
‘’okay, let’s go’’ I breathed faintly.
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When we got to her bedroom, she shut the door and faced me.
‘’why bring her here?, isn’t it an insult to me?’’ she suddenly demanded. I scoffed.
‘’you should be thanking her for allowing you stay in this house instead of asking me this question. Juliet is the only connection I have with you and I’m yet to decide on what to do with you guys. You have no right in this house, you understand?’’ I said seriously while she softly sat on her bed and began crying as if I hit her. I couldn’t believe myself, I couldn’t even figure out the reason she was crying.
Perhaps she felt she could cry her way into my heart or maybe it was one of her grand plans.
To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 58

Episode 58
Jude’s side of the story continues
‘’so what does she want this time?’’ Tracy asked softly, trying hard to control her feelings but I couldn’t help but notice the concern in her voice. It was so real and clear.
‘’seriously I don’t know what to do right now. She’s claiming that her husband threw her out. I never cared to ask when she got to Nigeria but it’s very obvious she isn’t okay. The fear in her eyes was very real and then this little girl between us. I just couldn’t ignore her. I couldn’t even let them spend the night in the hotel. I offered her my dad’s house. They are there now’’ I explained while Tracy shrugged.
‘’so how’s the baby, hope she’s strong?’’ she asked softly.
‘’yes she is, though I wasn’t able to spend much time with her, but I will be there throughout tomorrow to be with them’’ I muttered softly.
‘’I will go with you. I will like to see your baby’’ she suddenly offered, surprising me immensely.
‘’Trey you shouldn’t be compelled to do something that would hurt you. I really do understand your plight in this affair and yes I now understand the reason you have always kicked against us getting back together. Pamela and her baby will always come between us and there may come a time when I might chose the little baby first over every other thing. I now do understand and I guess I will have to live with a very terrible future. I will sacrifice my happiness for little Juliet, yes that’s her name. I will try my best for her and will even get back with her mother if possible so that she could have the kind of childhood I never had’’ I painfully confessed while she stared at me, saying nothing. Somehow I felt my words touched her.
‘’you mean you are going to sacrifice everything for the little girl even being with a woman who is older than you?’’ she asked softly. I shrugged.
‘’yes moreover it’s not as if Pamela is very much older than me. I can manage her or we could even return to the U.S where we won’t be embarrassed for anything. I won’t be happy but at least my little girl will grow up with a family’’ I answered solemnly.
‘’and you haven’t even thought about having a DNA test with the child, or do you believe in your wildest dreams that a lady like Pamela cheated on her husband with only a school boy like you. Don’t get deceived with your looks because it means nothing to ladies’’ she suddenly suggested, putting some doubts in me.
Noticing how confused I looked, she smiled, stood up, and carried the plate we just ate from to her balcony (kitchen) while I thought over her suggestion. Of course it wasn’t going to cost a fortune going for a Dna test.
‘’I guess I should leave now?’’ I asked halfheartedly when she returned to the room and sat on her bed. She smiled and shook her head.
‘’you can come sit beside me, I know you won’t be sleeping tonight’’ she offered softly. I smiled, got up and sat beside her, holding her hands in the process. We stared at each other, saying nothing for a while.
‘’I would have been very happy with you but I threw everything away. I’m now like a married man. I now have a daughter I never planned having. I will spend the rest of my life thinking about all we could have achieved together. A happy and cute family, two kids, yearly vacations in different countries and so on’’ I softly poured out while she lowered her face and rested it on my shoulder.
‘’stop it Jude, I cry every night over this. You can’t imagine how betrayed I felt over everything. I don’t even know how to tell my parents about it. I’m suffering much more than you can ever imagine’’ she confessed, melting my heart with her words.
I slowly drew her to my laps and just like a time bomb waiting to explode, we suddenly started kissing intensely, so passionately we kissed that in no time we were unclad on her bed as I caressed every part of her body.
I just didn’t know what got into us, it was just as if the wind of lovemaking blew over us that minute, taking away our senses. Even Tracy who was much stronger and level headed couldn’t stop me.
For the first time in my life, I lost all control and penetrated her, stopping with fear as she screamed with pain when she felt me inside her.
‘’noooo Jude what are you doing?’’ she cried as she pushed me away from her body. I simply gasped, not knowing what exactly to say.
I never planned doing that to her and I was scared she wouldn’t believe me.
To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 57

Jude’s side of the story continues
I just wasn’t myself throughout the rest of Kelvin’s wedding ceremony. All that was in my mind was how to deal with Pamela’s arrival. I just was clueless on how to face her. I equally didn’t know what she had planned out for me.
After Kelvin’s wedding reception, I quickly left with Tracy instead of staying behind to help out in other things. I dropped off Tracy at the hostel before zooming off to the hotel to meet Pamela.
My heart couldn’t stop pounding furiously as I made my way to the hotel.
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‘’finally you came, I thought you weren’t going to come?’’ Pamela breathed with a smile as she let me into the room. She still looked so lovely and sophisticated as she used to be. I smiled back at her before leaving my eyes on the baby sleeping peacefully on the bed. I simply froze as I stared at the innocent baby, not daring to move forward nor backwards.
‘’her name is Juliet. She’s your daughter. You never bothered to check on me even for her sake’’ Pamela muttered behind me. I felt a little guilty.
‘’so what’s up with you and your husband?’’ I softly asked, not exactly knowing what else to say.
‘’he kicked me out after he found out the child wasn’t his’’ she softly answered while I turned to face her with great disbelief.
‘’how on earth did he find out?. You are lying right?’’ I asked desperately.
‘’I have no reason to lie. The old man could be anything but a fool. I didn’t know how he found out. He simply showed up one day and sent me out of his house. I won’t be here if not for that. I already forgot about you after you abandoned me in January. I planned raising my little baby under his roof because he had a lot to offer her but unfortunately he found out and here I’m’’ she explained softly.
I breathed deeply, shook my head and softly walked towards the sleeping child, kneeling beside her. The poor baby looked so innocent and harmless. My heart couldn’t help but open up for her. I felt something tingle inside me as I stared at her even though I also noticed that she didn’t resemble me in any way. Her hair color, nose, eyes, skin, perhaps it was all because she was still very small.
‘’so what now?’’ I asked Pamela who simply shook her head and sat on the floor as tears quickly showed up in her eyes.
‘’I now have nothing but this little girl. I don’t just know what I want anymore’’ she cried. I really didn’t know what exactly to make of the situation. After some seconds, I drew close and held her.
‘’no one is above mistake, we made the mistake together and I guess we have to live with the consequences. Just tell me what you want me to do?’’ I asked softly.
‘’for now I need a house for my daughter. We can’t live in this hotel. We need somewhere to stay until I can figure out my life’’ she slowly breathed.
‘’you still have part of the money I left you right?’’ she asked while I nodded.
‘’you have nothing to worry. I have a well furnished house in town. I finally got back my dad’s house. You and the baby can stay there until we can figure out something better’’ I offered with a smile. She wiped her eyes and stared at me with disbelief.
‘’you have changed. What has gotten into you?’’ she asked softly. I shrugged.
‘’I don’t understand?’’ I breathed. She shook her head.
‘’never mind dear, just forget my utterance. I’m really grateful that you accepted us. I was overly scared about that’’ she confessed while I smiled, saying nothing.
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That same evening, I took her and little Juliet to my house. We spent considerable amount of time cleaning up some parts of the house because I had it locked up after getting it back from Jessica. ( I only had a gateman Kelvin sent there to watch over the property).
‘’thank you for everything’’ Pamela breathed with great smile after I was done arranging her room.
‘’one more thing, you must learn to stay here all alone. I’m still living at my school lodge. I just graduated yesterday and I’m yet to do my clearance and go for Nysc’’ I informed her. She nodded.
‘’that’s not a problem. My happiness is that I have gotten a good place for my little angel. She doesn’t deserve to suffer for my mistakes’’ she breathed as I slowly remembered how things really happened between us. She was quite a big catch back then with her wealth and charisma but now she had nothing but only a beautiful face and body.
‘’I have to go now’’ I added after a little silence.
‘’you will be here tomorrow right?’’ she asked,
‘’of course because we have a lot to talk’’ I answered, took a deep breath and left the house. My head was of course filled with many thoughts.
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On getting to the lodge, I first headed to Tracy’s room without knowing the reason. She was eating African salad when I walked in and I dutifully fetched a spoon and joined her.
‘’Pamela is back. She came back with her child. A baby girl’’ I innocently informed Tracy but for the first time in a long while I noticed her eyes drop with sadness which left me wondering what exactly she wanted with me.
Could she still be in love with me and still be keeping me at arm’s length?
To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 56.

Episode 56

Kelvin’s side of the story continues

8 months later,
Scene: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Owerri
(Kelvin and Cynthia are seen standing before a priest as they took their marriage vows. A huge crowd of family and friends are seen in the background)
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I shivered as I stared into Cynthia’s eyes. I couldn’t believe it was all real. I never believed it was all going to end so peacefully. Yes I was finally getting married after passing through a whole series of events that almost cost me my future. I couldn’t help but reflect on my life journey so far. I messed up very much in my quest for adventure and riches, equally gaining a whole lot of experience as well.
It wasn’t easy getting back my life and getting rid of Jessica. Somehow i Jessica shouldn’t have died so easily. It was such an easy escape for her after all she did to everyone and she also died with many secrets. Death was the last thing i wanted for her but then I believed God had his own reason for taking her so fast. Perhaps supposing she was alive, I wouldn’t be getting married to Cynthia. Supposing she ended up in jail, she would have found a way to escape and return to hunt everyone. It was all good she died and left us in peace, especially my young cousin Jude.

My mind slowly brought up Emmanuella’s image as I thought of Jessica, I smiled deeply. Emmanuella really surprised me by not coming back to disturb my life after I broke up with her. Perhaps as a lady she discovered her worth and saw it was pointless getting low for a man who only used her to achieve his own goals. She never bothered me and that’s how I wanted it to be.
I was now a changed man, no more scams, no more dirty jobs. All I needed the most was God’s forgiveness, protection and Cynthia’s love.

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Jude’s side of the story continues

I sat beside Tracy in the crowded church as i watched Kelvin and Cynthia getting married. I was happy for him; I was equally happy about how things were turning for me. I just wrote my final paper the previous day which made me nothing but a graduate. Jessica equally wasn’t alive anyone and it really felt good knowing that I had nothing to fear from her end. My late dad’s house she stole was now mine and I was very satisfied the way things ended for her. Her quick death for okay for me, It was just as I wanted. She never deserved to live after killing my old man.

My only problem however was Tracy who still insisted on only being just a friend to me and nothing more no matter all I did to make her change her stand. Sometimes she would appear overly caring and cool but the next minute she becomes something else. Her other boyfriend or should I call him her *reserve boyfriend* equally wasn’t helping matters by always calling her every other minute and ruining my day whenever we were together. His calls had a way of turning Tracy’s feelings around and it was something I really didn’t understand. For example, the other time we were in my room around 10pm watching a TV program, the guy called her and after speaking with him, she instantly got up to leave as if I did something that scared her away.
I know it kind of sounds strange that I was still begging Tracy but I just couldn’t help myself. I was so much in love with her and there were many things we did together that made being away from her almost impossible. Secondly I equally suspected she was somehow in contact with Pamela even though she never discussed her with me. I also had no evidence to prove my suspicion but I had this strong feeling about it.

Yes and talking about Pamela, could you believe since I left her back in the states early in the year, we were yet to talk to each other and I felt she finally decided to forget about me and stick with her husband who had a lot to offer her and our baby. Yes our baby, he was the only connection I had with her and most nights I always thought of him and how he looked like. I had hoped Pamela would contact me once she put to bed but she never did and I never bothered to check on her. My child could be within four to five months old according to my calculation, who knows.

I was still busy with my thoughts when my phone vibrated in my pocket. At first I ignored it but when the caller kept calling back, I had no choice than to go outside and answer the call. I couldn’t believe my ears when I discovered who the caller was.

The caller was no other person than Pamela and she was calling with a Nigerian number which clearly showed that she was in the country.

‘’hey it’s me Pamela. I’m actually at Owerri. You remember the hotel we used to meet?, I’m there, come and see me now’’ she said and hung up, giving me no chance to say anything. Of course what was there to even say? I just was extremely surprised to learn that she was around.

She probably was back with her baby, my baby, our baby.

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 55

Episode 55

Kelvin’s side of the story continues

Announcing Jessica’s death to her family after just having a long meeting with them the previous day was really the toughest job I have ever done in my entire life. Luckily they took the news without much drama perhaps because I came with the police. But it never ended there. I had to settle them with a huge amount of money in order to clear my conscience and equally avoid any legal case or something similar. Of course I couldn’t afford going through the humiliation of another criminal case and so settling the family and the police was the only easy way out even though I wasn’t clearly responsible for her death.
I was equally compelled to raise part of the money needed for Jessica’s brother to travel out of the country in a bid to further help the family. I also footed every expense in regard to Jessica’s burial. All these I did under the space of one week, which left me financially down.

Jessica was buried the following Friday in a quiet ceremony at her hometown. I never attended the burial because her family warned me not to come even though I paid for everything.

Yet upon all I did to clear my conscience, I still had nightmares every night. I found it hard to sleep at night and to make matters worse; Cynthia refused spending the night even for a day in my house. I did everything to convince her to change her mind but she felt I was only trying to look for a way to have sex with her.

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Emmanuella was discharged from the hospital the very day Jessica was buried and since I was prevented from attending Jessica’s burial, I had no choice than to be with Emmanuella as she was discharged. Of course Emmanuella was in very high spirit. Her greatest nightmare Jessica was dead and to her there was nothing that was standing on our path to happiness anymore. She couldn’t stop pouring out the plans she had for our future while I kept mute and waited for the right time to tell her about my own plans.

3pm, Emmanualla’s house (Friday)

‘’wow finally we are back here. I never knew I would see my apartment again’’ Emmanuella breathed with great emotion as we walked into her living room. I shrugged and forced out a smile, not really comfortable with the thing I planned doing. The last thing I wanted was to ruin her happiness but I had no choice. She needed to know the truth and stop wounding herself with hopes about us.

‘’you know what I want badly now?’’ she giggled while I shook my head.

‘’ a cold shower and hot sex. Jeez how I missed our shower sex’’ she breathed sweetly, expecting me to probably make a move on her but I simply smiled and made no move. She instantly noticed that something wasn’t okay with me.

‘’what’s wrong?’’ she asked with concern. I breathed deeply.

‘’I have to tell you the truth Emmanuella’’ I stammered painfully. She took some steps towards me.

‘’you are a nice woman. You have everything it takes to land a nice guy but that person isn’t me. I have done nothing but bring misery to you. I put your life in danger for my own selfish interest. I don’t deserve you. Please forgive me’’ I breathed solemnly. She blushed and threw her hands round my neck, staring at me with great desire and want. I realized that she was yet to understand where I was heading with my words.

‘’hmmmm don’t tell me you have suddenly gone soft?. Yes we passed through a lot but that made us stronger. Every relationship passes through some crises’’ she muttered sweetly while I looked down.

‘’I’m engaged to another lady. You were right when you complained of seeing Cynthia when I was in jail. We are back together and we are now engaged’’ I softly opened up. She couldn’t believe her ears. She drew back as if my body just shocked her like a n.aked electric wire.

‘’oh no, this can’t be. I sacrificed a lot to get rid of Jessica only for you to back to Cynthia. I can’t allow it. This is unfair’’’’ she sobbed, throwing herself on the floor while I instantly reached out to hold her.

‘’you are still a young lady. You still have a whole lot of time to meet someone better than me. I don’t deserve you. Don’t get yourself worked up’’ I desperately begged but she failed to listen to me, instead she hit and scratched my face when I tried to get closer to her, wounding me. I had no choice than to leave her house because there was nothing else to say or do.
Yes it really pained me but it was better than deceiving her much longer.

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On getting to my house, I was surprised to see Cynthia waiting for me. She never told me she was coming nor called to tell me that she’s at my house. She instantly noticed the soft scratches on my face.

‘’I came to see how you are faring. I know you will be feeling bad because of Jessica’s burial’’ she smiled, leaving her eyes on my face.

‘’yes but I was at the hospital to assist Emmanuella. She was discharged today’’ I opened up.

‘’so what’s up with the scratches on your face?’’ she demanded curiously while I softly sat her down and told her everything about Emmanuella, hiding nothing. When I was done, she simply surprised me by leaning forward and kissing me. And it just wasn’t a single kiss but an intense kiss that turned into a super love making.
We ended up making great love all through that evening. Of course I never expected such action from her and yes it was our first love making after getting engaged.

There is nothing like being totally honest in a relationship.
I was happy for two reasons, first i finally got back the full heart of Cynthia and secondly kept my word and got rid of Jessica for my cousin.

Jessica gone,
Emmanuella out of the picture or will she fight back?

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 54.

Episode 54

Kelvin’s side of the story continues

Cynthia soon returned with my gateman who looked so shocked and scared seeing Jessica in such pitiable condition. I heaved a sigh of relief as they squatted by my side to help out..

‘’the police will be here in few minutes. I just called them’’ Cynthia breathed faintly.

‘’we have to take her to the hospital first. Let the police meet us there’’ I muttered, signaling to my gateman to help me lift up Jessica who was slowing slipping into unconsciousness. Cautiously we lifted up the dying girl.

‘’God please don’t allow her die’’ Cynthia prayed nervously as we carried Jessica to my car.

‘’call the Asp again. Ask him to meet us at federal medical center. It’s preferable he gets there before us. ‘’ I stammered softly while Cynthia dutifully did what I asked of her. I couldn’t really believe it was all happening for real.

Federal medical center Owerri

You can’t imagine the look and surprise on the nurses the moment we brought in Jessica. Yes most of them recognized me from Emmanuella’s case and if not that the hospital was the only good one I could think of that moment I wouldn’t have risked bringing her there.

Luckily the police equally were right in time to check out the dying lady before she was carried to the emergency unit. The ASP himself also looked a bit disturbed and shocked.

‘’how the hell did this happen?, please I need answers’’ he queried me seriously.

‘’I just returned to my house after visiting Emmanuella in this very hospital and met Jessica in my sitting room. I couldn’t believe myself when I saw her and then she started talking trash about wanting me to leave the country with her. She threatened to deal with me if I failed to accept her plan and we were still arguing it out when Cynthia walked in on us. She immediately flared up on seeing Cynthia and even pulled out a gun, trying to shoot her. I had to step in the way and wrestle the gun with her. She ended up shooting herself. That’s it’’ I explained nervously while the Asp shrugged. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking that moment. I couldn’t afford going back to jail over something that clearly wasn’t my fault. I acted in self defense. I did what every guy would have done.

The doctor who was attending to Jessica showed up before the officer could say anything else to me. The look on his face showed that things weren’t okay.

‘’I’m sorry but the lady is dead. We tried to save her but we were too late. The case is now yours sir’’ he said to the officer while my heart froze. I instantly saw myself in jail again. Tears instantly filled up my eyes while Cynthia drew close and held me softly.

‘’it wasn’t your fault dear. I witnessed everything. You saved my life’’ she breathed as I swallowed hard. The officer said nothing to me, instead went into the room where Jessica was kept, spent a few minutes there before coming out to meet me.

‘’I guess I’m under arrest again?’’ I asked while he kept quiet for some seconds as he probably pondered over some things.

‘’not really but you still have to come with me to the station to write your statement then we will contact her family. But first I will send some of my men to the crime scene to gather everything they could find’’ he said while in shrugged in resignation. Of course I had no other option.

‘’why is everything bad happening to me?’’ I couldn’t help but ask myself over and over.

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Jude’s side of the story continues from that same evening

I walked into Tracy’s room to see her very busy with her phone. I smiled softly as I sat beside her.

‘’you never allow your phone to rest, do you?’’ I asked playfully. She licked her lips.

‘’actually I’m reading one sweet story on coolval’s forum. I always spend my evenings there’’ she answered after a little silent.

‘’wow then I should read with you’’ I offered, drawing close to her but she instantly suspected my motive and gave me a suspicious look.

‘’you have your own phone. Simply visit the website with yours, don’t disturb me’’ she breathed, stopping me with her words.

‘’I don’t know but I feel so uneasy. I feel very uncomfortable’’ I said to her seriously. She lowered her phone and eyed me.

‘’you just want to stop me from enjoying the story that I’m reading. Okay you have gotten my attention. What’s the problem?’’ she muttered a bit coldly but before I could say anything else, my phone rang and it was Kelvin calling.

‘’Jessica is dead’’ he broke the news softly, stunning me instantly. I just didn’t know how to react. I didn’t know whether to feel happy or sad over it.

‘’what’s wrong?’’ I heard Tracy ask curiously.

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 53

Kelvin’s side of the story continues

‘’listen kelv, we have to leave together. It’s just a matter of time before the police come back for you over the fraud and crimes you committed in the past. We are very much alike. Moreover you got me into this mess and I won’t suffer it alone, so get your things ready, we are leaving tonight. We have to leave now that we still have the time’’ she breathed convincingly while I stared at her with disbelief and disgust. I couldn’t believe she was in my house to talk trash about leaving the country with her, a lady who threatened hell when I was in jail. I couldn’t believe she actually thought out all the trash she just spilled before me. Of course it sounded so stupid.

‘’I can’t believe this is really you. I think you have lost your mind. You are actually here to take me to Ghana or what?’’ I asked with a short laugh while she drew forward and nodded.

‘’listen you have to come with me. This is the only option you got right now. I can’t allow you to be free as if I’m the only criminal in this situation, I rather forward everything I have on you to the police and we go down together’’ she threatened coldly. But somehow her threat failed to move me.

‘’so you wish to take me to Ghana under duress?. You are really crazy’’ I breathed and shook my head, weighing in my mind whether to call the police on her or not. She instantly stood up, looking very desperate as if she had something else in mind to do to me. Just that moment Cynthia walked into my sitting room, surprising Jessica who at first looked confused. Cynthia on her own part equally was stunned on seeing her with me. She couldn’t figure out what was exactly going on.

I quickly stood up and held Cynthia by the hand, trying to calm her down. Of course I was very worried over her safety. I could have called the police instead of rushing in to meet Jessica. And now Cynthia once again was in harm’s way, though I never expected her to show up that fast.

‘’oh interesting, I can’t believe this. I see what happened the last time is about repeating itself but this time in your house Kelvin’’ Jessica coldly smiled, pulling out a pistol from her handbag. I instantly recognized it as the gun she used on Emmanuella the previous week.
Nervously I quickly stood in front of Cynthia to shield her from getting shot. It was really a big chance I took and not only did I do it out of love, I equally did it for myself because I couldn’t afford another bloody case in my hands. I definitely knew what Jessica was capable of doing.

‘’get out of my path Kelvin. I swear to God I will shoot you and her’’ she threatened while I stood my ground even though deep inside I almost urinated on myself.
I summoned great courage and slowly walked towards her, not leaving her line of fire. Luckily, she never fired, all she did was just to pull the safety.

‘’get out of my path Kelvin’’ she screamed again when I got to her. I breathed deeply and shrugged.

‘’I won’t allow you to shoot her, instead shoot me’’ I breathed softly as tears instantly filled her eyes, surprising me and giving me more courage to act.

‘’you are in my way because you know I can’t shoot you. We have to leave. I can never step my foot in jail’’ she breathed softly while I reached forward and grabbed the gun thinking she would leave it for me but instead she resisted at the last minute, which led to a big struggle between us until a shot rang out, freezing us momentarily.

Then without warning, she fell while Cynthia screamed and ran out of the room probably to get help. I helplessly watched Jessica go down.
A bullet to the abdomen was all that took her down and I just knelt there so shaken and scared. I never intended to shoot her. I never wanted her to die. I never planned to murder her. I wasn’t even sure if I was the one that pulled the trigger.

‘’I can’t step foot in jail’ she softly breathed as blood gushed out of her mouth and abdomen.

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 52

Kelvin’s side of the story continues

‘’what’s wrong?, you suddenly turned pale?, is there anything I need to know?’’ Emmanuella suddenly asked, putting me in great disarray with the barrage of questions she was throwing at me. I felt telling her the truth right there was the best thing to do but the confidence to spill it all out just wasn’t there.

‘’I know you Kelvin. This doesn’t look good’’ she softly added as her eyes instantly filled up with tears. I quickly composed myself and held her hand tightly.

‘’please don’t start thinking the worst. I’m really yet to come to terms of seeing you here in this condition. I did put you in harm’s way and I just can’t describe how I feel right now’’ I stammered, not exactly knowing the best words to say to her.

‘’yes I now remember the face. Yes she’s the one’’ she suddenly breathed, softly snatching her hand from my grasp and leaving me as curious as ever. I swallowed hard, studying her curiously.

‘’who did you remember?’’ I asked.

‘’your ex girlfriend, the lady that ruined your wedding with Jessica. She was with the police when I was questioned. I didn’t recognize her then but yes she’s the one’’ she softly explained, coloring up as if she just described a ghost. I was confused on what to say or how to react.

‘’what’s her business in the whole thing?, why was she with the police?, were you aware of her involvement?’’ she curiously asked, putting me in another tight position with her question.

‘’yes I was told about her involvement. You do know she had a big score to settle with Jessica and so when you got shot, she seized the opportunity to deal with Jessica’’ I feebly explained, praying she bought the weak explanation. She silently stared at me for some seconds before shrugging.

‘’okay so when I get out of here, we will take another vacation and plan for our future right?’’ she asked with a smile. I swallowed hard and nodded.

‘’just get better first my dear, we have a lot of time to talk things through’’ I breathed.

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An hour later I left the hospital in a very nervous state. Cutting ties with Emmanuella was something I knew I had to do pretty fast but then I needed a little diplomacy with it but firstly I had to tell Cynthia everything to avoid unpleasant scenes in future.
On getting to my car, I dialed Cynthia’s number.

‘’hey what’s up?, are you still at the hospital?’’ Cynthia asked.

‘’yes but I’m on my way out. We have to talk dear and it’s very urgent’’ I demanded while her side of the line went silent for few seconds.

‘’did anything happen to her?. Did something else come up?’’ she asked with a raised tone.

‘’not really but there is something else I need to tell you about her. I just want to be very open with you in everything’’ I answered. She kept quiet for few seconds again.

‘’where do you want us to meet now?’’ she asked

‘’at my house dear’’ I answered.

‘’jeez but you know I’m at work?, alright I will try my best to round up what I’m doing and come over as soon as I can. What you have to tell me better be good’’ she accepted while I laughed and hung up.
Yes I was trying to be a new man for Cynthia and for my own good. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy but then I had to start by being honest with her in everything. She had to know my position with Emmanuella just in case.

20 minutes later

I drove into my compound to see my gateman looking a bit excited.

‘’are you okay?’’ I asked him suspiciously as he ran to me after closing the gate.

‘’madam Jessica is here. She came few minutes ago’’ he stammered in Pidgin English while my heart jumped for no reason. I just couldn’t believe that Jessica could have the guts to show up at my house. Somehow I was a bit alarmed.

‘’what on earth is she doing here?, what gave her the mind to show up at my house again??’’’ I wondered as I dashed into my living room, breathing heavily.
On getting to my sitting room, I saw her well relaxed on my favorite couch, enjoying a glass of wine. I couldn’t believe my eyes.

‘’how dare you come to my house?’’ I shouted.

‘’relax Kelv. I’m glad you are free from police troubles. You always a lucky dude’’ she muttered confidently, leaving me totally angry.

‘’well, sit down and hear me out because we are leaving the country tonight. We are heading to Ghana my dear’’ she muttered effortlessly while I saw myself sitting down as she requested without even knowing when I obeyed her command.

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 51

Kelvin’s side of the story continues

As we headed back to the city, I couldn’t help but smile over the way things were currently going between Cynthia and i. of course I pulled a fast one on her with the proposal and she was still very much stunned over it. Proposing to her before my parents was the only possible way I could speed up things with her and yes it worked. Didn’t it?.

‘’you know the stunt you pulled at your house isn’t just cool. We are yet to settle issues between us and you proposed to me before your family. What if I had said no ?’’ Cynthia asked as she stared at the engagement ring on her finger. I licked my lips.

‘’well thank God you didn’t say no’’ I breathed with a smile. She gave me an askance look and sighed. I silently drove on, so happy with everything. There wasn’t any doubt she was equally happy with it. Yes she never expected it and the surprise it left her was exactly how I wanted it to be.

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On getting to the city, I dropped Cynthia at her house and headed to the state police headquarters to get some men to accompany me to Jessica’s village. Of course I knew catching Jessica at her village was extremely impossible because it was the last place she would be. My main priority however was just to tell her family that we were no longer together.

I was lucky to get five policemen to accompany me to Jessica’s village and on getting there I met her astonished family who couldn’t believe all I told them about their daughter. All they could say was that they would get back to me and I had no problem with that.

I returned to the city very late that very day with Emmanuella on my mind but I was so tired to go visit her at the hospital, moreover it was already very late in the evening and so I had to shift visiting her to the next day.
Early the next day which was Thursday, I headed to the hospital to see the poor girl. I truly was a bit nervous and clueless on what exactly to say to her moreover what we had between us was still very fresh in my mind, plus the promises I made to her before she opened up on her friend.
I somehow felt bad about it all because I knew the best thing for me was to cut off everything between us since I now had Cynthia and she equally wasn’t of any use to me anymore, but then I felt it was a very terrible thing to do. Don’t you think so?

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Federal medical center Owerri

Emmanuella’s eyes brightened for a while before quickly dying down as soon as she saw me walk up to her bed. She looked pretty strong and okay which showed that she was fast recovering. And I couldn’t help but believe she had just few days to leave the hospital.

‘’hi dear, you are alone?’’ I stammered, not exactly knowing what to say to her. She yawned and nodded.

‘’yes my sister just left to get something’’ she replied, searching me with her eyes while I nervously thought of another topic to bring up.

‘’you left the police cell since Monday and you are just coming today to see me. I really mean nothing to you right?’’ she softly asked, making me feel more guilty with the question.

‘’Emmanuella’s it isn’t like that’’ I stammered.

‘’please please don’t lie, let’s just forget about it. What matters is that you are finally here’’ she chipped in, stopping me from rendering any excuse.

‘’so has Jessica been caught?’’ she asked curiously.

‘’no the police are still searching for her’’ I replied while she instantly drew back with fear.

‘’so I’m still in danger?’’ she gasped. I forced out a reassuring smile, sat down beside her and softly reached for her hand.

‘’you are not in any danger my dear. The police recorded all you told them, I believe you have already done your path. Jessica has no other option than to leave the country or surrender herself to the police’’ I assured her seriously.

‘’so how about us?. I kept my end of the deal and showed you prove of my love. Are we still going to have a future together?’’ she curiously asked, staring at me deeply. I swallowed hard as I drew back a bit, wondering how to answer her question. Of course she needed to know the truth, she needed to know that I already proposed to another woman. She needed to know that she never meant anything to me. But I couldn’t just tell her that I only used her to get to Jessica. She never deserved to bear such news but then she needed to know the whole the truth.

The only question I couldn’t help but ask myself was,
‘’is it the right time to tell her the truth?’’

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 50.

Cynthia’s side of the story continues

There was no denying that I was very confused over Kelvin’s issue. A great part of me wanted to be with him while another part of me felt it was very wrong getting into another relationship with him. Kelvin wasn’t equally helping matters with his renewed effort to have me. Somehow I felt he desperately wanted me back because he had no other choice, because he had no one else but me. I really had to hold tight my emotions and be hard on him but no matter how hard and strong I tried to be my emotions always had a way of letting me down.

The day we got back to his house from the police station, I had this urge to spend the rest of the day with him but I just couldn’t because I had my dignity to protect. I wasn’t going to appear too cheap to him again.
But then seeing him on my doorsteps with the request that I should accompany him to his village to see his family was something I wasn’t really prepared for. I couldn’t say no to him, I equally couldn’t say yes without looking too cheap.

‘’come on, I’m not leaving here till you go with me. I’m very serious ‘’ he pushed on. I just didn’t know how to act or even what to say to him. Kelvin had always been mine but then the memory of what he did to me with Jessica was a scar that would probably never heal.

‘’I don’t know Kelvin. I can’t’’ I stammered, looking down. He softly drew close and felt my pulse while I somehow trembled under his touch.

‘’just this once please. It’s very important to me’’ he pushed on. I silently looked up to meet his gaze.

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Kelvin’s side of the story continues

I couldn’t help but notice the doubt on Cynthia’s face as I begged her to accompany me to see my family. Her reaction was quite understandable. She was a lady I wronged so much in the past and I was very determined to make things right once and for all.
The previous year she was the last person I would have wanted to be the mother of my kids but I was now seeing things differently, moreover I was now more experienced and older. It isn’t all about education or sophistication that makes a woman marketable. A woman’s’ quality should be judged by her character and sacrifices she’s willing to make for her partner.

‘’ I promise you will never regret it, just trust me on this’’ I pushed on strongly.

‘’alright you will have to wait for few minutes while I get ready’’ she finally accepted.

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10am, Ibeme village.

My parents were very surprised to see me show up with another lady other than Jessica. I wasted no time in telling them my story and all I had passed through. They couldn’t believe their ears. In fact my dad couldn’t even say a word when I was done.

‘’so what next?’’ mum asked curiously.

‘’tomorrow I will be going to Jessica’s hometown with the police to see if she’s hiding there. I will also use the opportunity to formally inform her family that I’m no longer interested in marrying their daughter anymore’’ I answered softly while dad shrugged.

‘’so how about the beautiful lady with you?, any other thing we need to know about her?’’ he asked curiously. I smiled, nodded and faced Cynthia who instantly blushed.

‘’yes dad, I want her to be the mother of my kids’’ I breathed, drawing out a big gasp from everyone. I instantly knelt before Cynthia and quickly pulled out the engagement ring I bought the previous day from my pocket.

‘’I want to ask you this question before my family. For you to know how serious and important you are now to me. I know we are yet to settle things between us but just push everything aside and answer me. Please will you marry me?’’ I proposed nervously while she colored up and trembled, throwing a quick look at my parents who silently watched on.
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‘’’haaaaaaa Kelvin why are you doing this?. You know we are yet to’’ Cynthia stammered but I quickly hushed her.

‘’do you still feel anything for me?, please will you marry me?’’ I asked once again while tears dropped from her eyes as she struggled to give an answer.

‘’why now Kelvin ?’’

‘’yes I will marry you”” she finally breathed.

To be continued

Shades of Lust Season 2 Episode 49.

Jude’s side of the story continues (same Monday afternoon)

‘’what a day’’ I breathed as I stopped my car in front of our hostel. Tracy breathed deeply and shrugged.

‘’I pray they catch Jessica. She really has to pay for everything she has done’’ she muttered as she opened the car door. I smiled and faced her, my head filled with many unspoken words.

‘’Trey thanks for your company and everything. You really made me happy with the attention you have been giving me these few days’’ I softly said to her.

‘’please don’t expect much from me or have your hopes up. We are just friends and nothing more. It’s better you go fix things with Beauty if you are looking for another relationship. I already gave you reason for my stand and so try and understand’’ she muttered, alighted from my Car and headed into the hostel without waiting for me. I shook my head as I thought of what exactly to do to make her change her mind for good.

Later in the evening, I headed to Beauty’s room to check up on her and know what really her problem was in the morning. For the first time since we became close she hesitated before allowing me into her room.

‘’so what’s up?. Why are you acting so strange?, did I do something bad?’’ I asked her curiously. She rolled her eyes and sat down on her bed without saying anything to me. I hesitantly sat down beside her and softly reached for her hand.

‘’what’s really the problem?. Is there anything I need to know?’’ I asked curiously.

‘’nothing Jude. I just don’t want to have you as a close friend anymore. My spirit no longer wants it and please do respect my decision’’ she muttered slowly.

‘’but why?, you can’t just ruin the friendship we have built for no reason. It’s so unfair. You have been like a sister, a girlfriend to me. How will I cope?, how will I get a new friend’’ I protested.

‘’but you now have Tracy?. She’s more than enough for you’’ she chipped in while I drew back a bit.

‘’is it because of Tracy?, gawd I told you she’s yet to accept me back. You know everything about us nau’’ I feebly muttered.

‘’and when you guys finally make up, what happens to our friendship?. I know I shouldn’t be saying this but I need space. I just want to be on my own and please respect my decision. I don’t owe you any explanation. You can leave my room, I want to sleep now’’ she added seriously.

‘’you want me to leave your room?’’ I asked with disbelief.

‘’yes good night’’ she softly replied, leaving me a bit annoyed with character. For a minute I just couldn’t say anything as I battled with my mind. Right from the start we both knew each others position. I never made any move on her even when I was tempted to do so and she herself never hid her male admirers from me. I couldn’t believe she could suddenly be so uptight towards me.

‘’very well then, I have to leave’’ I painfully breathed, got up and left her room without another word.

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Kelvin’s side of the story continues
Tuesday’s morning

I whistled a song as I enjoyed my hot water bath. The joy of being free was so intense and powerful. Believe me there is nothing as good as being free. A day spent behind bars was enough to make a strong man go insane.

Of course my problems weren’t yet over because Jessica was still free out there and could strike back at any time. Cynthia equally was yet to take me back but I had this strong feeling that she would definitely make up with me. I equally knew I had to speed up things with her. I had to use all my charms to get her back. She was my topmost priority.

I equally was very lucky that Jessica never had the chance to steal from me. My furniture and possessions were all intact. It was as if she left in a hurry or maybe she fled at the last minute.

By 8am that fateful Tuesday, I found myself at Cynthia’s house, very determined to disturb her till she yields to my demand. You can’t imagine the look on her face when she answered the door to see me.

‘’what is it again?, I’m about leaving the house. What do you want this time?’’ she asked with a frown, preventing me from gaining access into the living room.

‘’where are you going?’’ I asked

‘’I’m going to work. I’m not jobless like you’’ she answered, trying to annoy me with her coldness. I simply smiled.

‘’I plan seeing my family tomorrow. Will you accompany me to the village?’’ I asked softly. She instantly frowned.

‘’accompany you as what?’’ she asked.

‘’as my guardian angel’’ I answered. She laughed.

‘’you are funny. Go look for another guardian angel please’’ she breathed.

‘’I have to let you be on your way now but tomorrow I will be here as early as 7am to pick you up. I won’t mind getting all the embarrassments you have to offer as long as you go with me in the end’’ I informed her.

‘’thanks for warning me on time. You won’t see me here tomorrow’’ she sighed.

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After I was done with Cynthia, I headed to my bank to make a little withdrawal before going for shopping. Instead of heading to the hospital afterwards to check on Emmanuella I headed to Joe’s gym to chat with him and equally check out the strength I had left in my body.

Early the next day I nervously headed to Cynthia’s house, praying that she creates no scene. I planned doing something I should have done a long time ago that very day and that was really the main reason I wanted to her to follow me to my village.

‘’like seriously you are here to take me to your village?’’ she asked with short laugher the moment she opened her door to see me standing outside.

‘’yes and I’m very serious about it’’ I muttered strongly.

‘’so give me one good reason I should follow you?’’ she demanded, searching my face. I Couldn’t help but notice that she was very interested even though she was acting cold.

‘’remember you once gave me conditions?. First was to break up with Jessica and secondly confess everything to my family. I’m ready for that’’ I revealed while she stared at me with great shock and surprise. She couldn’t even say anything for few minutes.

To be continued