Charles’s Pov
Marriage is not a bed of roses as I thought it will be, My life has been awful.
Our love blossom at the beginning and I went to the altar with her after dating for five months.
I didn’t waste my time on courtship since I have the money to finance elaborate wedding, It’s financial instability that makes lovers date for a year and above.
I didn’t find any fault in her throughout the honeymoon phase, Everything was perfect and I love it.
Six months after our wedding, I started seeing her flaws which was and still my worst nightmare.
“I regret meeting you, Adefunke” I muttered as I remember bad incidents.
I came down from my car, looked at my 8 bedroom duplex and I sigh
“You can go” I said to the chauffeur
“Another wahala tonight” I muttered silently
I entered the sitting room to see funke sitting on the couch, her attention was on the tv, she didn’t even notice am around and I shaked my head in pity
“Am home” I said and she flinched
Charles’s Pov
“When and How long have you been standing there?” She asked, fear written on her face and I was dumbfounded by her dumb question, I find it hard not to roll my eyes so as not to cause wahala.
“Not quite long” I uttered with a shrug, She can’t even welcome me as I facepalmed mentally.
“Freshen up and come downstairs for dinner” she muttered and I was shocked to the bone.
“What am I even saying sef?” I thought
Shock is an understatement, I think electrocute will be better.
Adefunke I know will not go to the kitchen talkless of cooking food.
Don’t think otherwise, Adefunke is a good cook.
She told me she cooks whenever she’s in the mood.
“Strange right?”
But Adefunke have never been in the mood for over a year.
It means it’s over a year, My wife cooked for me last.
“Are you listening to me?” She slapped my arm and I jolted out.
“I told your chef to go back that am going to cook” She said and I nodded, heading to the bedroom.
Charles’s Pov
I came downstairs in my pyjamas and went to the dining room to see Funke eating already, My fav food “Pando yam and egusi soup”
“She can’t even wait for me”
“Shey mo safe bayi (Hope am safe) ? I thought before sitting down
“I hope this is not my last supper?” I asked inwardly, the thought of being poisoned is scary.
“Charles, You’re shaking, Kiloshele?” She asked
“Huh?” I muttered and I notice my hands were shaking and she gave me a weird look.
“Nothing jare” I said smiling nervously, washing my hand.
“God, If na poison change am in my stomach, I cannot die now” I prayed and start eating.
I was sketching a design for a dress in the corner of our bedroom I use as my workplace.
I can get an inspiration anytime being a creative designer but I was disturbed by Funke.
I looked up, she was wearing a singlet and bumshort.
*Does she want to seduce me*
“What’s it?” I scrunch my nose
“Come ere nau” she said wrapping her hand around my neck
Bukola’s Pov
“But sir, My sketch is better than hers” I said
“My decision is final” The interviewer known as “Mr Chuks” said with a frown and I eyed him.
I glared at the lady who got the fashion designer job, she stuck out her tongue at me and I shook my head in disappointment.
“So childish” I muttered and walked out of his office.
Am sure, He slept with her before giving her the job.
“How do I survive this?” I thought as tears dropped from my eyes, I cleaned it up so as nt to be centre of gossip in this large firm.
I bumped into someone and hit my forehead slightly on the chest and I could hear gasps.
“S*lly me, I wasn’t looking at the front”
I looked up to see it ws a guy_Handsome guy to be precise, I blinked nd gulped hard.
He ws glaring at me and I almost melted.
I use the word “almost”
I stepped aside for him.
“Am sorry” I apologized with a bow
“Bukky, After picking ur sketchbook, RUN.. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing heels” my mind said
Episode 3
Bukola’s Pov
“I got the job” I squealed, entering the sitting room and my friends looked at me as if I have grown two horns.
“We know” Lotachi said rolling her eyes.
I have 3 crazy friends
Lotachi is from the southeast geopolitical zone, Joy is from plateau_jos, Ademide and I are from southwest.
We rented an apartment and live together.
I moved out of my parents house after I had my degree in business Admin.
“You’re talented, I know you would” Joy said hugging me and I smiled
“It was the CEO that gave me the job” I said
Mide and Lota are busy typing away on their phones.
“I collided with him when I ws denied the job, He saw my sketchbook and gave me the job” I explained to Joy
“Is he handsome?” Joy asked with a smile
“Yes” I said with a shrug
“Hope you have his phone number?” Joy asked and I frowned
“Am going to see him tomorrow, so what’s the essence?” I muttered and her shoulder dropped.
“What’s his name then?” she asked
“Charles” I replied
Charles’s Pov
“Don’t tell me to stop talking” Funke shouted and I kept mute
“Our s*x life has been down the drain, when was the last time you touched me?” She asked and I scoffed
“I didn’t marry you a fatty, You know how much I hate it” I muttered
“Marriage is for better for worse” She said putting her hand on her waist
“That’s a statement we said in front of the congregation cos it’s compulsory” I facepalmed
*Am tired of all this*
“REALLY?” She uttered
“Funke, Let me freshen up and eat, Then we can continue” I said tiredly
“For where? Ko possible” She said eyeing me
“How can I come home to rest and you will not even let me enter into my own house?” I muttered
I came back from work and met funke outside, she didn’t acknowledge me like always and I walked to the front door to see it was locked.
“Funke pls, let me take my bath and eat then I will join you in the room” I said
“Let’s bath together and start from there” she said and I sigh
“No escape”
Bukola’s Pov
I walked into the company at 7am.
I used the elevator to the CEO office to drop the work given to me and I met d secretary.
A light skinned lady dressed in a blue top and black pencil skirt with black heels.
“Is he around?” I asked
“No ma’am, Go in and sit” She said
“Thanks” I said and opened d door.
His fragnance hit my nose and i smiled
*Minutes later*
He walked in and i stood up
“Good morning sir” I said with a bow
“Morning, Sit down” He replied calmly
“Wow” I gasped
He was wearing a black turtle neck, A gold chain on his neck with an ankara fitted trouser and black sneakers.
“You look good sir” I blurted out before I could control myself.
His jaw dropped and He stared at me as if I said an abominable statement.
Then I notice something on his finger
“Oops, He’s married” I thought as I experience wave of disappointment
“Thanks, it’s been a long time i received complement abt my looks” He said sadly and I sense there’s a problem.
Third person’s pov
“Funke, Funke.. Welcome o” Tolani said as she let her in to the sitting room
“Your husband is pampering you o, see as you fresh like today’s baked bread” Funke said admiring her friend.
She envied her friend
“Ore mi, I put my hubby for his place ni o, I let him knw we are both in control” She said with confidence
“Unlike my husband, That guy is not caring at all” Funke said shaking her head
Her love life has turn to a complete disaster.
“How?” Tolani asked curiously
She want to hear the story
“I force Charles to make l*ve to me now, Oti sunmi(Am tired)” Funke said, Sadness evident on her face.
Shock was written on tolani’s face.
“Are you kidding me?” Tolani uttered
“Am serious, I won’t say we made l*ve, Just s*x like strangers” Funke said and Tolani frowned
“What was his complain?” Tolani asked curiously
“He said am fat” Funke said with disgust, Remembering his words.
“Go to the gym and stop eating sugary things” Tolani said with a shrug
Third person’s Pov
“Have been trying to lose weight but it’s not easy” Funke said with a tired look
“You guys signed for better for worse na, Some Men like ur husband need a scolding wife” Tolani said like a marriage counsellor
Which she knows, she’s not.
“I will try to put his head in order” Funke said with determination
The love he showed her on their honeymoon still dey there nau.
“Show him pepper” Tolani said smirking
“Ma worry nitie” she replied
“Are you still using that thing?” Tolani asked eyeing her suspiciously
“What?” Funke said and Tolani gave her the “You knw what am saying” look
Then she got her message
“Before nko” Funke replied
“Why?” Tolani asked and She rolled her eyes
“You knw d reason
Is it not the same thing that made me lose my shape?” Funke asked and she nodded
“I understand but_ Funke cut her off
“Don’t but anything” Funke snapped
*Two months later*
He rushed out of the h*ll called house to the office where he find peace.
Charles Pov
“Where did I go wrong in my marriage?
“Am I not responsible enough?”
Several thoughts kept crossing my mind
Sitting on my office chair as I remember the incidents when funke nag me.
“Am tired of the marriage” I muttered looking at my ring finger.
I can’t even concentrate on my work cos of her.
I heard a knock on the door and I grunted.
“Come in” I mumbled looking up.
My heart leapt in joy and I smiled.
“Bukola” I called and she bowed
“Oga” she said shining her pearly teeth
“Have done the sketch for that celebrity dress, Check it if you want to add or remove” She said handing me the sketch book
“Bimbo Ademoye right?” I asked and she nodded
“Sir, Can I use your toilet?” She uttered
“Sure” I said not looking up as I stare at the sketch.
The door opened and I look up.
“Funke, What are you doing here?” I asked surprised
“Best way to welcome your wife” She said rolling her eyes and I scoffed
“What do u want?” I asked eyeing her suspiously
Charles’s Pov
“I can’t comman greet my husband abi” She said and sat down on the chair opposite me.
“OMG, Bukola is in the toilet” I remembered.
Wahala will shele if she comes out, This office will scatter.
“Why are you sweating?” Funke asked and I gave her a tight smile.
“Am listening” I muttered
“Ehhnn, I need 5 million naira” she said and I almost choked on my saliva
“Five_what?” I asked in disbelief
“You heard me” She said twisting her braid with her fingers
“I gave you 7 million last week” I said in shock
“So what? You have the money nau” She said shrugging
“What do you want to use the money for?” I asked nd she rolled her eyes
“I saw a fashion designer online yesterday so am taking my party cloth to her” She said and my eyes widened
“That’s an insult to me when you know am a known fashion designer in this country” I said angrily
“Like I care” She retorted
“Am nt giving u anything” I said nd she sprang up
“Don’t let me change am for you o”
Charles’s Pov
“What are you insinuating?” I asked
“Send d money or ur workers will hear our voice” She threatened and Sweat formed on my forehead
“You’re stressing me”
“Transfer fast fast, Mio ni time(I no geh time)” She said her hands on her waist.
“Why can’t you work?” I said and She eyed me
“See dis one, Aren’t you the one that told me not to work dat u will cater for my needs” She said and I scratched my neck, remembering d day I said it.
“Have changed my mind now, You can’t ruin me” I said tiredly
“No wahala, Give me 50 million naira to start my business” She said and I choked on my saliva this time around.
“Pele dear, Do u want water?” She said patting my back
“You won’t kill me, Comman be going” I uttered when I got better
“My money nko?” She asked
I brought out my phone from my pocket and transfered 5 million naira to her.
“Have seen it.. Thanks bby, Oya chop kiss” She said
“I don’t want ur kiss” I said
“I will kiss u by force then”
Bukola’s Pov
I heard all the conversation btwn my boss and his wife.
“Dis one weak me”
My boss na MMM(Money making machine)
Husband and wife should treat themselves with Love and respect but it was the opposite in their case.
“What went wrong in their marriage?
I kept asking myself that question, Have forgotten that am still in the toilet.
“Come out, Bukola” I heard and I knw it was my boss
I came out of the toilet, He was sitting on the couch which was in the corner of his office with his eyes closed.
Stress was written on his face and I felt pity for him.
“Am tired, What do I do?” He mumbled and open his eyes, staring at me like he needs my answer and I blinked
“Well_ I began
“Sit” He muttered and I thanked him
“Can I ask you some questions?” I asked with a pleading eyes and he nodded
“How did you meet your wife?” I asked
“Hmmn_ She came with her friends to this company to sew their party dresses
When I saw her she’s my type” He said
Charles’s Pov
“Your type?” she asked and I nodded
“Did you pray about it, If you’re destined to be together?” She asked again and I cringed
“No, I thought it wasn’t necessary” I shrugged
“It is, But we shouldn’t cry over split milk, Let’s focus on how to tame her” She said and I sighed
“You guys dated for over 2 years right?” she asked and I scoffed
“Five months not 2 years” I said staring at her and her eyes widened like what I said was a new thing.
“Unbelievable, Who the h*ll does that” she blurted out and I frowned.
She covered her mouth with her hand instantly.
“Am sorry sir” she apologized
“Am just telling you cos you know too much and I trust you” I muttered and she smiled
“Sir, when the foundation is not well constructed, the building will collapse eventually, Your courtship with her was poor” she said and I ws confused
“How?” I asked
“Everybody is a pretender or actor in relationship” She said and I furrow my brows
“I still don’t get”
