Web of Deception

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Seyi P.o.v

I let out a sigh of relief as I heard Zina's retreating footsteps.

Having told her about my mom preferring ladies that cooked was the truth but I didn't think Zina took it seriously.

I had tried telling her several times years back but she had dismissed the conversation several times and I gave up.

There was still a slight chance that mom may still like her and no matter what, I'm sure that she would accept any woman I choose as long as I'm happy with them.

I opened my eyes slightly and glanced at the seat opposite me.

A familiar face flashed at me.

Where have i..

The restaurant!. She is the lady that Derek is smitten with.

Ruth's her name.

Who was the man beside her?.

He doesn't look like her boyfriend or anything.

She glanced my way and I smiled at her.. Stupid of me.

She smiled back. Does she know who I am?.

She stood and headed my way.

"This sit taken ?." She pointed to where Zina had sat few minutes ago.

"Uh.. yeah but I don't think she would be coming back anytime soon."

"She?" She sat down.

"My financee." I said.

"Oh right."

"Didn't bet you will remember me or rather know me." I said.

She chuckled." Your friend made sure I remembered."

"Derek?"

"Who else. He keeps texting me."

"Why not reply him back."

"I did. That's the problem."

"He may just really like you."

"Until he finds out all about me." She muttered.

But he knew.

Is it possible that Osas didn't tell Ruth about Derek knowing?.

It just dawned on me this was the first time since yesterday I had given Osas any thought it I rather say this was the first time since yesterday that I didn't reluctantly push Osas out of my thoughts.

"Osas told me you stayed the whole night with her the other night." Ruth says." Just wanted to thank you for that."

She had talked about me ?.

"It's no big deal. I was just doing Dr Marx a favour."

"That's what she said but I didn't believe her at first until I just heard you say it."

Why would she not believe Osas. I wondered.

"How is she feeling now?." I tried to sound casual bit meanwhile I was really curious.

She frowned."Maybe if you called you would have known."

How much have they discussed about me... And why ?.

"It slipped my mind. I was a bit busy with packing and everything."

"She's feeling better now although I wished I was around with her."

"Why?."

"Ola came to the house again and caused another seen. She slapped Osas but I slapped her....."