HIRED WIFE

to tell me everything that transpired between her and Ben that early morning.

” Wow!” was the only word I could utter as Tessy explained everything to me without mincing words.

” I’m still boiling in anger Ton and needed someone to talk to… I mean how dare him! does he think close to six years is six days?… I’m so pained Ton, Just seeing him today brought back memories of how he had denied and abandoned me with a foetus in my womb!” Tessy exclaimed and bursted into tears over the phone

” calm down Tess.. I understand how you feel because I am experiencing something similar over here with Sophie… I was about going to work but I think I will skip for today since my woman obviously needs my comfort and attention” I said slowly dropping my suitcase on the cupboard

” No Ton! Please don’t skip work because of me.. don’t worry about me, I will be fine at least until you’re back from work.. I didn’t know you were going to work, if I did I wouldn’t have bothered you with my personal issues” Tessy countered over the phone and I shook my head as though she could see me

” I disagree with you Tess.. you have every right to bother me with your issues, seems like you are forgetting that you’re my woman and as your man I deserve to know when my woman is going through hard times so I can comfort her… As for skipping work, to me family comes first before work Tess” I expounded while taking off my work clothes to put on something simple and comfy

” Are you sure I am not bothering you with my personal affairs too soon?… I mean we are barely a month old, I won’t want you to see it as a red flag” Tessy explained with a low emotional voice

” Not at all Tess, I am instead happy that you trust me enough to share your personal issues with me and from now henceforth your personal problems is my problems too.. so now tell me, where are you presently?” I asked picking up my car keys from where I usually keep it

” I’m at the bakery for my part-time job but I took a sick break so I will be going home anytime soon! why did you ask?” Tessy inquired

” I’m coming over there Tess and I’m glad you took the break because you really do need it… you can get your stuffs ready, I should be there in the next 30 minutes to pick you up so we can go somewhere relaxing which I believe will make you feel better.. please don’t keep me waiting outside for long ” I concluded and ended the call before she could protest.

I opened the door to step out but I halted when I saw Sophie standing there, staring at me with angry eyes

It’s obvious that she has been eavesdropping on my phone conversation with Tessy but then I care less about that

” So you are really doing this to me Ton?.. tell me what she has that I Sophie doesn’t have?” Sophie asked with hands akimbo and I answered her without batting an eye

” Empathy Sophie! the heart to love and compromise wholeheartedly for those she loves.. do you have that? ” I asked sarcastically and Sophie was silent, out of shame I guess

“.. do me a favor Sophie.. instead of stalking me around the house, use this same energy to get to know our daughter and let her enjoy the motherly love you deprived her of.. please ma’am” I told her sarcastically

” What’s that supposed to mean Ton? have I not been showing our daughter motherly love all this years?” Sophie fired back defiantly

” Really? Okay let me ask you… as a mother since yesterday noon that you came back to Nigeria… you’ve been in this house for more than 10 hours but have you bothered to check up on Angie to see how she’s faring after yesterday’s drama? the answer is no you haven’t but here you are eavesdropping on me.. is that the right way a mother should behave?!” I asked ignoring her angry face.

I awaited a response from her and when she didn’t say anything more, I walked out on her on my way to pick Tessy up.

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I arrived at her bakery and thankfully Tessy was already outside waiting for me.

As usual, she was looking beautiful and breathtaking.

She was dressed in a purple jumpsuit full of flowery designs with a pair of purple sandals to match her outfit.

I packed close to where she stood and signaled her to hop in and after she sat beside me on the passenger seat, I zoomed off

I have plans of spoiling her with outings today and I believe that by the time I am done, she will be out of her foul mood

We had a conversation while in the car and it was Tessy who spoke first

” I’m sorry for bringing you out here, when you are suppose to be at work now!.. believe me when I say it isn’t intentional” Tessy said whilst fidgeting with her fingers

” It’s okay.. we’ve never really had an alone time so maybe this is an opportunity for us to do so.. or don’t you think?”

” Yes you’re right.. eitherways thank you so much for this immediate attention and comfort.. it’s something to be appreciated.. thank you Ton!”

” you’re always welcome your majesty.. always bear in mind that I’m always at your service!” I said jokingly which made Tessy laughed aloud

” You’re funny Ton.. you’ve finally succeeded in making me laugh.. you are a darling Ton, thank you”

” I’ve told you already that you don’t need to thank me… I am doing this because I love you” I said touching her hands while using my left hand to control the steering wheel