Run away from home

Babes you finally decided to come to me. Eric said opening his arms wide for a hug. I hesitated for a while to go into his arms. Because am here to break such intimate ties with him. It feels bad but what can l really do about it? I just don't feel anything like love for him.

Seeing that l didn't go for it, Eric raised his brows at me. Well l need to speak something serious with you Eric. I voiced out my head down.

Hmm okay but first give me a kiss if a hug is difficult for you. He replied bringing his lips to me.l stepped back. 

Am sorry but my heart belongs to someone else. To another man and he is none other than your dad. His jaw dropped upon hearing my words.

So we can't have anything between us. I really love him. I finally blurted out what was on my mind after going into circles the all day.

You know he also.... Shut up you bitch! Just shut it up. He vexed out on me before l could even continue the sentence.

His voice was so loud and l won't be surprised if the people in the house heard him.

I never thought that you will be this cheap. What came into your head to tell me these trash? Why didn't l now that you were a whore? He insulted me with his already blood shot eyes.

Who gave you the right to call me those disgusting words? First bitch and then a whore. Eric who do you think you are? I fumed back. I could feel water droplets from my eyes. No one has ever insulted me in such a manner. 

Oh yes that's what you are and even more. You have been rejecting me again and again because you have been sleeping with my father. What else can l call a shameless whore like you? I widened my eyes and the same time boiling with anger. How dare he call me that! 

Paaa l couldn't take it anymore and so l slapped him. This time Eric went into a rage like a caged lion that wants to be free. He looked at me with so much hatrade. But despite all of that l couldn't keep quiet. So l said;

I met him before you and fall for him at first glance. At that time l didn't know that you are his children. And for your own information l have never even hold his hand or sleep with him. He doesn't even know that l have feelings for him. So stop calling me those words.

I just can't reciprocate your love when l love someone else. I came here to end it because l thought it's the best for us.lets end it today. I walked towards the door as soon as those words left my mouth. Am sorry for the slap and everything. Were my last words to him before l stormed out of his room. 

Once l reached in the garden where Edina was still seated reading a magazine, l cleared the tears in my eyes. 

Edina l know you are going to hate me also but l can't hide this thing anymore. I told her and she put the magazine down. She looked at me straight in the eyes. 

Actually l knew it from the moment you came here that there is something bothering you. I just wanted you to tell me once you decided to let it out. Come on bestie am all ears. Edina replied with a smile. 

Yes go on and tell her that you are dumping me for our father. Eric's voice almost made me jump into the nearby small garden of chilli . 

What are you talking about Eric? Edina asked her eyes glancing towards  Eric and then me. 

Ask your best friend Edina not me. Eric retort obviously unhappy. Edina looked at me clearly taken back. 

I kept quiet and dare not talk this time. I don't know where the confidence l had early disappeared to.

Does that silence means that Eric is telling the truth. You are the woman that has been going out with my dad all this while. Ash how could you do that? Edina said before slapping me on the face. It was a hurtful slap but l choose not to cry after all a l brought it to myself. But what made my heart more painful are the words she said. "The woman that has been going out with Mr. Gavin!" Does that mean that he has another woman not their mum? Do you l still have a chance with him? 

I thought that you are my best friend. But you are a two sided person. From now onwards l don't want to have anything to do with you. She added dragging me out of their garden to the main gate. 

Edina princess easy! I heard Mr. Gavin talking from behind.Dad??  Edina shouted. I didn't want to face him being humiliated like this. So l broke out from Edina when she turned to her dad and run outside the gate  where l left my car. 

Tears rolled down my face to the extent that my sight became blur but l forced my self to start the car on a high gear out of the place. 

Driving back home, my parents were in the living room clearly waiting for me. I was intending to just greet them and go to my room. Lock it and cry a river but they didn't allow me. 

Mum stopped saying that they needed to talk to me. And l know it's about Mr. Gavin. She was sizing me up and down. A clear evidence that she told dad already. 

Hope you had a good day princess. Dad spoke so calmly. A good day do l look like l had one? I questioned myself. I just nodded to him. The only thing l want is to be alone but he was making it difficult with his lack of words. 

I heard that you in love with Gavin. Are you aware that him and l are in the same age range? Dad finally broke the silence. I know dad but since it wasn't written anywhere that people with a bigger age gap shouldn't fall in love with each other, l guess there is no reason that prevents me from loving him. I replied firmly rendering my parents speechless. 

There was silence until dad broke it saying;Ashina you are still young and beautiful why don't you date guys with in you age group. It's Mr. Gavin l want if you are done with the talking l would like to go and sleep. I said standing up from the sofa. I was already pissed off. Can't today be more nicer to me? 

Sit down young lady we aren't done talking to you. Where are your manners? Mum shouted. 

Mum and dad l want to let you know one thing that l love Mr. Gavin. No matter what you say l won't give up on him. Even if he doesn't love me back l will do whatever l can to get him. So let's spare this time. 

Ashina???? My mum shouted again and she didn't forget to slap me again. On the same cheek that Edina slapped on. I think there are lines for their palms now. I looked at my mum and l couldn't believe that she just slapped me! The first time in my entire life to be slapped by her. Is it really bad to love someone older than me? 

I couldn't stand it anymore. I run back outside and drove my car aimlessly. Apparently l just run away from home you can also say that. Yes that's how determined l am to get what l want. But will l succeed? Only time will tell