All Chapters of THE REJECTED STONE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Insomnia! Yes, I had insomnia. I could not sleep for days. I was simply not myself. I called my office to inform my superior of my health issue. I was given sick leave. I made sure my phone was off so that I would not be tempted to speak with anybody. I wanted to be alone.Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door. I got up to open the door, only to see Demola. I managed to greet him because I was giddy and felt imbalance and before I could turn around, I saw myself on the floor.Demola was taken by surprise, he picked me up from the floor like a small baby and set me properly on the sofa. I needed to take water, for I felt weak to talk, I had to use my hand to talk. He quickly went to the kitchen, boiled water, and gave me a hot tea. He was able to find his way around. He prepared the tea the way I loved it. It gave me enough strength. I appreciated his coming, sipping my tea. My strength returned having taken two slices of buttered bread and a very hot tea.“How we

My phone rang, “why did you walk out of me yesterday? When you were passing through your lowest ebb, I was right there with you. Couldn’t you have stayed with me? Yes, I goofed, but I never meant to, j-just that I couldn’t help thinking of you. Do you blame a man for falling for someone who never and will never care? I tried to prove my love for you but you have been treating it as nothing. I have come to terms with the fact that you love Paul and it’s only Paul you want and will never want. You are free to follow your heart. I do not want to come in between you again.” I wanted to talk but Demola stopped me and said, “Do you think I need your pity? No! No! Never. I mean you are free to go to your Paul.” He hung up. I kept on thinking of what to do. Paul had resolved not to marry me but we would just be friends. Now Demola too was giving up on me. What do I do now?I had to make a call to Janet, I told her my dilemma. Janet is now marri

It was becoming clearer that Demola is a ladies' man. Tall, fair in complexion, broad-chested, pointed nose, intimidating posture, very handsome, walk straight, deep voice, he has this unique look that can melt a strong heart. He can be caring and tender if he wants to but firm. He goes for what he wants and can be a bit ruthless. He believes he is well paid, hardworking and it seems he is everything a lady wants. He called before I slept telling me “Never forget that I love you dearly, I chose you above all other ladies I’ve ever met or will meet. You are mine forever.” He hung up before I could reply. This kept me thinking all through the night. ‘This guy knows how to get my attention I cannot say I’ve fallen in love with him, he knows and how to play the game. Very intelligent guy, could this not be a trap.? Why me Lord! Why me! Why can’t I resist his moves? Now I’m officially engaged to him. Well, engagement can be broken until I’m very sure I want to spend the rest of

It seemed the models in Demola’s company are bent on pulling him down. They planned to manipulate him knowing his area of weakness. He makes up his mind to stick to me but wouldn’t allow him to keep his promise.Demola had gone to their department to organize them for a show. They do organize a fair called ‘FASHIONISTA.’ They engage designers, top designers to sow lovely clothing ranging from formal wear and maternity wear. They get their own paid models to display the clothing to big men in society. They come and watch, then buy. The company makes a lot of money from such. The price tags are unusually high but they are not common designs, but special ones for special people. They pay through their noses to get the best styles. Such occasions were never for common people, they invite top personalities like top actors, television personalities, bankers, business tycoons, politicians, and what have you. They seek to satisfy their desires for specialty. You

Louisa was one of the new models. She had not been contaminated by Mabel like the others. She is gentle, well reserved, and had a good relationship with others. She is easygoing so the staff had a good liking for her because she was never like the others in attitude. God's attitude is important in an organization. It helps them achieve much more. A good attitude promotes unity and unity brings great progress. She was the favorite model of the organization. She made a call to me to meet in one of the salons in town. She told me she loved my disposition and wants us to be friends. She promised to go to the salon and do her hair after, we will sit to talk. In the restaurant first, I kept on wondering how she got my number and why does she want to be my friend. I became suspicious of this new development. The salon had a restaurant attached to it. I never told Demola, I chose to go. She had just finished her hair and we went to the restaurant and exchanged all plea