I later spoke with Anita, I told her about my break up with Richard and how difficult it has been for me.I also asked her about the earrings and how the information concerning my boss friend got to Richard after Jojo told her about it.Anita denied of ever getting such information from Jojo, Anita said she did not borrow any ear rings from her either.“Since you are not the one…then who else? Jojo told me that…Anita quickly interrupted me.“Forget about whatever Jojo said to you Becca, or you can still choose to believe her if you want. The last time I saw Jojo has being over two weeks, we had a quarreled over something and I stopped going to her place ever since and focused on my life. She did not say anything to me concerning your boss or his friend and she cannot even tell me because I detest her. I know you will believe her over me, is your choice, I won’t tell you what to do Becca. Jojo wears long ear rings, I don’t… except during a party or I’m attending an event. I work from

With Jojo’s constant visit to the office I was beginning to feel uncomfortable. I don’t want any trouble from my boss or anyone because of Jojo. My work place is not my house where she can come and go at any time. My boss may even sanction me concerning that because he has seen Jojo more than twice with me during lunch time and also closing time.Jojo was not having time for her sugar who kept calling her but she will not pick his call all because of Mr Ohio. She will even switch off her phone whenever her sugar starts calling.I felt bad for the guy, Jojo was playing him and it was not fair. He deserves better than what Jojo was doing to him.“Jojo, don’t you think that you are hurting your man? He loves you, he asked you to marry him and you agreed…he went ahead to engage you and you collected the ring, only to remove it and kept it inside your hand bag because you saw a bigger fish. This is really bad and is sad too. Jojo laughed out at my every word which she felt has no effect

My Dad called me that afternoon to inform me that Melinda was home.“Wow, really…that’s good!That was my reply thinking that will be the only news but my Dad had something more to say.“Yes Rebecca, is really a great news because your younger sister Melinda is engaged. Yes…she came home wearing an engagement ring, it was one of the biggest news I have waited so long for. I and your mother saw the ring and it is quite expensive and fit in perfectly well on her finger. She said she wanted to surprise us and that was why she did not break the exciting news to us over the phone. Melinda really surprised us with such news. She is still as beautiful, smart and outspoken as ever. I have not met her man yet. She said he will be flying down to see us by next weekend. The news of Melinda’s engagement came unexpected. As much as I wanted to lift up joyfully for my sister, I also know what the news will mean to me, how some people will begin to see me. My Dad will remind me of what he usually

He looked at my eyes with an attractive smile on his face, i watched as his hand traveled to my empty fingers with no ring. he wanted to say something but instead he checked his wrist watch, gasped out in shock." i have a flight to catch by 7pm today, i have to go now...Becca.My blushing face suddenly turned into a sadness. I wish i can be seeing him everyday. I wonder when i will see him again if he travels this time.I couldn't hold back myself from asking him where he was traveling to.He said his brother, Klint will be doing his wedding by weekend and he has to be there.Mr. Ohio said he will only be spending two weeks with his people before returning back. He also mentioned going with his cousin who was already waiting for him.I managed to smile."Alright, congratulations to your brother. All the best sir and hope to see you safely back...i mean to...i actually wanted to say " journey mercies...I was stuttering unexpectedly.He chuckled a little at how uneasy i suddenly be

As I try to speak I burst into real tears. I started crying like a baby as if somebody beat me. I bent my head from the embarrassment I was causing the young man.I couldn’t even stop the tears this time as it wash off the make up on my face, I did not give it a second thought. All I wanted to do was to cry out my sorrow and feel better when I’m done.I used do that and I avoid crying in public but today was different, I couldn’t even stop myself. I wish Ohio was not there, I was feeling ashamed that he was watching me as I cry.I try to get a tissue to wipe my face but the one I had was soiled.Ohio bent over and took my hand, he lifted me up and draw me into a hug. I struggled to get away but he held me tight to his chest and did not say a word until I was emotionally stable. His cloth was stained with my tears mixed with the dirt from my face. Ohio did not care about his well ironed starched shirt getting messed up. All he cared was for me to be fine.He led me to his car. His dr