Slim Hope

💢Chapter 16💢

Chapter 16

Dara along with Boma and Kelvin ordered a ride to Portia's house. She served them a plate of white rice, stew and chicken. "Thank you very much" Boma exclaimed, Something with pepper not that Oyinbo snack and tea  those people were serving.  I couldn't even eat anything in case they were planning on using Dara as sacrifice. I'm hungry in 3- D"

"I trust you!"

"I don't have the apetite" Dara complained and Portia scoffed taking a seat at her dinning table. "I don serve already, you no get choice"

"I just had confrontation from two women, what are they thinking sef? That I'm having an affair with Funsho? The way the other one was just acting like she caught me in bed with him. Telling me to stay away from her Funsho like how far? It's not like I even like this Funsho sef"

Portia and Boma cleared their throats now staring at Dara then they gazed at each other. "You noticed?" They both asked in unison. Dara found it creepy!

"I thought I was the only one oh, Asepe (so) you sef notice"  Portia chipped in.

"Notice what?"Dara blinked her eyed confused.  "That you like that Funsho guy" Boma replied sharply, "I don't"

"You have connection with this man" Portia noted, "I don't!"

Boma's hissed at her denial, "So..... What you're trying to say now is that you don't find him attractive. Deny it! Portia, I wish you saw the way she was just blushing and laughing that night!"

"I was just remembering what happened at the restaurant. I don't like him, I have a boyfriend I like. His name is Efe incase you've all forgotten." She answered and Kelvin stared at her. 

"Let's not talk about this in front of the boy"

"Why will Boma and I think alike if it's not the truth?" Portia asked and Dara shrugged, "It's a misunderstanding."

"If it is then, I'm pretty sure a whole lot of people will think that way. That was why those ladies came after you. They saw something between the two of you. Something that might not be visible now but will be very soon if you continue being close to him. You need to sort this relationship out and maintain distance to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding" Portia suggested and Dara exhaled thoughtfully. 

Ruby returned back home to find her father watching international news on CNN. On a normal day, He would have taken cognizance of her but he didn't; his eyes were still glued to the news.

That was the extent to his anger.

"Good afternoon Daddy" she glanced at the television then back at him. "Good afternoon," he answered, not taking his eyes off the television.  She moved close to him kneeling down so she could seek for forgiveness. It was one of the fastest means of breaking through her father's defenses;  something she learned from Dara.

"What are you doing?" He asked and she busted into tears, "I've wronged you Dad, I fought in your presence which is the highest form of disrespect. If you want to stay angry with me, I'll understand but I want you to know I regret it. I was just angry" she apologized and he nodded.

"I was disappointed Ruby, I expected so much from you"

"Don't make me feel horrible than I do Dad. I'm very sorry"

"Where were you?"

"At Dozie's house, I needed to talk to someone"

"Your boyfriend's house?" He asked and she chuckled, "He proposed relationship today"