Writer - EWOMA
Presenter - BBREIGNS
“What’s up with the look on your face?” Prudence
questioned Purity. “Did something go wrong?
Anything that had to do with Jeremy?”
Purity smiled on hearing Jeremy’s name. “No,
mama. Just that a mean-looking lady created an
ugly scene at the company’s premises as I was
about leaving. I don’t know why she did that.”
Prudence heaved a sigh of relief. “Hope she isn’t
dangerous? I’m worried about you.”
Purity disagreed. “I don’t think so, she looked like
a nervous wreck. Do not be worried. I’m fine.”
“Alright dear, come here.” Prudence wanted a hug
from her daughter. To her surprise, Purity
jumped into her arms. Holding Purity so close and
at her will ignited memories of her childhood.
Purity was her favourite girl. They were so close
and did so many things together. But as she grew
into a teenager, things changed. Due to her fears
and insecurity, she began viewing both her
parents as enemies instead of allies and they
drifted apart. Prudence had tried to mend the
rift between them; Purity never gave her that
chance. She hadn’t given up on her daughter.
“Are you alright?” Prudence questioned, Purity
was still in her arms.
Purity laughed softly. “Mama. I’m good. I know
you’re wondering why.”
Prudence let her daughter go and gazed at her
silver eyes. “I want to know why.”
“Mama, I’m so happy.” Purity jumped up
excitedly like a ten year old. “Though that b---h
nearly spoilt it. But I’m good.” She gave a broad
grin, clasped her hands together and twirled once.
Prudence rubbed her eyes with both palms and
opened them again. Did Purity just spin around
with happiness? Was her daughter okay? “Its
okay, honey. Um, come sit.” She took Purity by the
hand and they both sat on a two-seater sofa.
Prudence held Purity’s arm. “Tell me, why are you
so happy?”
Purity giggled. “Mama. Jeremy and his papa made
me feel so special last night.”
Prudence was so happy to hear that. “Really? Tell
me about it.”
“Um,” Purity raised her head and rolled her eyes,
trying to recall the previous night’s events. “Well,
he bought me a new cell phone. The latest. I
really didn’t expect it. But I was glad he did.
Secondly, he took me to a restaurant and we had
a great meal, I was a little bit shy but it all went
well.” Purity was talking slowly, choosing her words.
At times, she looked away from her man’s gaze.
She had never done this before. “We kind of
fought over a minor thing, but made up later on.
He took me to his wonderful home, it was so so
beautiful and cozy. His papa and I had a little
chat. He thinks I’m kind of exceptional from all
other women and will be the best for Jeremy.
Jeremy couldn’t believe I’m still a virgin. I
haven’t really felt this happy in a long long time.”
Prudence was full of smiles. “I am so glad I lived
to see this moment. My daughter, you’re a good
and special girl. You just fail to notice it ’cause
you’re always alone, indoors and commanding
people to do this or that. Spending time out with
others will make you catch lots of fun.”
Purity nodded in agreement. “I know that now. I
will try my best.”
“Good. Do you like Jeremy?”
Purity’s cheek turned pink. “Isn’t that a personal
thing?”
“Not with me.”
“Okay. Kind of. I don’t know. Maybe.”
It was Prudence’s turn to laugh. She laughed
hysterically. Seconds passed, then she gradually
ended the laughter. “I know you like him. You will
eventually love him if not now.”
“Love? Who’s talking about love? Its only ‘like’.
Love doesn’t mean like, neither does like mean
love.” Her feelings instantly changed. Hurt could
be sensed in her words.
“I’ve always known you to be this frightened or
scared when it comes to love. What is wrong?”
She didn’t want to ruin her day. “Lets forget
about that. I left the office just to spend time
with you. Anything could happen tomorrow or nest.
I wanna be a good woman, just Jeremy is a good
man.” She fell on her mum’s shoulder and
beamed.
“I hope this lasts. Lets go make lunch.” Prudence
stood up.
“Okay. You’ll tell me about Emily. I really want to
know lots about her,” Purity replied, standing up.
Prudence was bewildered. “Okay.”
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Tricia sat all alone in the dark. Her hair was a
mess, she looked as if she’d lost a beloved in
death. Little rays of lights coming in from the
window revealed littered bottles on the ground.
She’d been drinking. Drinking ever since she got
back from Jeremy’s place of work. Why would a
man make her go so crazy? She’d loved him since
she set eyes on him. Been a good friend to him.
The relationship hadn’t been so nice, but they
never discussed it. Now, he wants to get married.
Not to her, to a pure, virgin. Jeremy was attracted
to virgins? She wasn’t but her slept with her. And
every touch from him made her fall more and
more in love with him. Jeremy was hers. She wailed
bitterly. She placed her hands on her lips.
“Jeremy is mine,” she muttered in between sobs.
“Its over, will never share him again. He is mine
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