More Money, More Happiness Part II
It was exactly 2pm when Juliana called me back to her room, now more composed, trying to sit up squarely. She knew why I was there but she didn't know what to say. Everything saddened her even more.
Anyway Juliana continued,
I hurriedly tried to look for something to wear, (this was a special day and needed attention, hurriedly for me was like 3 hrs). I just wanted everything to be perfect, am not sure why I tried so hard to impress especially since this date was just for the two of us. By the time I was out, I was prepossessing, I mean charming, appealing, alluring you name it. Picked up a cab so that I could get there in time, though I still had to pass through the saloon to get my hair fixed. There is no way am going out with this corn crow lines. I needed everything to be perfect.
A few minutes to 5pm I walked into The Space Lounge, Tonny had already indicated where he will be sitted by then. As I took my strides across, I saw him seated close a window, the evening breeze swiftly blowing unto his face as he sipped his beer. As I approached, he quickly rose, gave me a bunch of red roses, a peck on the cheek, as he whispered in my ear, you look amazing, then he pulled up the chair for me to seat. I can tell you for free, the feeling was enormous, I mean, this was easier than I thought, a comfortable, effortless, happy situation; a luxurious circumstances; a trouble-free living, plus i get all the attention (yes, all). This was kinda my thing.
Tonny sat there, looking all handsome, not talking much but just enjoying my company, (at least that's what I thought). By the time we were almost leaving he asked if I was dating and if not if I could consider for him to be my "boyfriend". I told him I'll think about it, deep down I knew it was a yes.
He dropped me home or rather to the hostel, as I walked out of the car, he handed me an envelope. I picked it out and headed in the room. I was so eager to know what the it had, as I opened it, my eyes almost popped, it had cash and a small card in it. It read "It feels like I've known you for years, chemistry is you touching my mind and setting my body on fire, all I wish is for you to be mine"
I was breathless, overwhelmed as everything was moving so fast. By our next date, I affirmed that I was ready to be his and him to be mine, I asked about his family but he quickly dismissed the story and assured me that everything will be well. Love was in the air, clearly clouding my mind and judgement, I didn't question anything but continued to enjoy the moment, anyway, there was no way am loosing my newly acquired jackpot. My ambition was to be a "slay queen" as we now usually refer, I wanted a cosy life without necessarily spending an arm and a leg and sweating much over it.
It didn't take long before all these thing started streaming in, all my desires were met, I couldn't differentiate between a need and a want because I had it all. Life was good, I traveled, bought the latest stuffs and felt like a queen. Education seemed like an AOB in my life at that time. Most of my time I was clubbing, drinking and of course making that sure Tonny was comfortable (you know what i mean).
Everything was well until recently when I started to get unwell. All I thought is probably the multiple travels and late nights had a contributing factor to my illness or something. If it was to be so bad, maybe some malaria/Pneumonia would be the cause (anyway am not a doctor, I don't even know the difference). Not knowing I was in for the greatest shock of my life. With numerous treatment, doctors visits and never ending appointments. I was unsure of what my life had in store for me.
One day Tonny came into my room, with a beer on his hand, He was drunk, he was so drunk that he lurched from wall to wall. He looked like he'd been crying. I got scared and nervous. He sat loosely on the chair besides me as sipped his drink.
I didn't know what to say, all he said was "am so sorry love" before sobbing uncontrollably. He continued "I'm scared of everything, I'm scared of what I saw, I'm scared of what I did, of who I am and most of all walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my life the way I did before". He then walked out uncertain if I'll ever see him again.
This was then the genesis of all my problems........................
To be continued in the next post.................................. (remember this is based on a real life story)
