Nothing fools you better than the lie you tell yourself." -Unknown.♠♠♠♠♠♠As Doris buttoned up the red-flannel shirt she wore over a black skin-tight jean the next morning, her thoughts flashed back to yesterday. Despite her attitude and foul thoughts towards Matthew, he didn't hesitate to accept the mistake as his and apologize, he made it seem like the fault was his.Suddenly, Matthew's arm snaked around her waist, pulling her close to his chest. Using his nose, he nuzzled the gap in-between her ear. It was ticklish causing Doris to shudder."Good morning, sorry I wasn't here when you woke." He started.She was left stunned at his words. Was he for real? Apologizing for not being beside her when she woke up this morning, gave her another reason to be a

♠♠♠♠♠ All the occupants of the mansion gathered at the garden behind the house when it was dark and night. They were busy getting a few kitchen utensils ready, as instructed by Alfred. Well, except Florence and her daughter. Zara who refused to stay away from Doris all day was eventually swayed by her mother, and was seated on her mom's lap. The others ran around to get the place set for whatever Alfred had in mind. "Alright everyone listen up!" Alfred called out while clapping his hands to gain everyone's attention. He dressed in white khaki shorts and plaid brown polo, and stood at the center of the garden. Everyone present turned to listen to what he had to say. "I'm sure you all are wondering why I asked you guys to help Kat get these things ready and bring them here," he took a thorough look at every face present, taking in the small gathering of people "I decided that since everyone's here, we sh

"STICKS AND ROD WILL BREAK MY BONE, BUT JUST ONE LIE FROM YOU WILL RUIN ME . " -Unknown ♠♠♠♠♠ Doris was asleep for a long time that she didn't realize how long they've slept for, when she opened her eyes it was already dark outside. Added to that, Matthew wasn't even by her side when she awoke, his side of the bed was cold, and she wondered when she would ever beat him at rising up early. She rubbed her eyes to clear the blurry vision, but didn't fail to make out the heavenly aroma that probably seeped in through the slightly open door. Someone was definitely cooking. She thought about the probability of another occupant in the mansion asides her and Matt. After making use of the bathroom, she threw a minty candy - that she'd bought on her way to the airport, in her mouth, before walking out of the r

  "A lie is like an ingredient that adds a different flavour to a meal, and when that meal isn't well-preserved, it deteriorates. " -Amyirechi   ♠♠♠♠♠   "Mom, how's Dad?" Matt asked the moment he stormed the hospital. All thanks to his friend who helped him pull some strings and bought him a plane ticket to go to Imo State airport, at the last minute.   He was able to arrive at Mainland Hospital Owerri at exactly 11:30 am, twenty-five minutes after the plane landed at Sam Mbakwe's airport. He found his mother and Martha seated in the lobby, so he walked up to them.   "The do

A good liar must have great memories " -Unknown ♠♠♠♠♠♠After the usual fore flight instructions by the flight stewardess, Doris plugged her earphones into both her ears and relaxed into the seat. The seat beside hers- on her left-hand side, was yet to be occupied. That didn't bother her very much, she could at least enjoy some moments of serenity.They have been instructed to put their phones on airplane mode, making it impossible for her to contact Matthew no matter how badly she wanted to. Last night, she had a long chat with him on WhatsApp. The texts went back and forth past midnight and she hardly felt sleepy but she felt bad for him, especially when he mentioned how stressed being in and out of the hospital had been. It occurred to her that she cou