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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by EvaJael(f): 7:27am On May 27, 2017
Sowi ma. I'm getting attached
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 8:18am On May 27, 2017
EvaJael:
Sowi ma. I'm getting attached

Thanks sweetie
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by comelyJummy(f): 11:00am On May 27, 2017
Nobody missed me here. Lilyjoe567 nice job kudos
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 11:28am On May 27, 2017
comelyJummy:
Nobody missed me here. Lilyjoe567 nice job kudos

You were missed oo, welcome

Thanks
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 5:33pm On May 27, 2017
I scanned the paper as I couldn't make sense of what was written on it. I held it closer and saw it was written by Dr Jeremiah. I brought my phone out to call, but what was cut short when the front door banged close. I immediately folded back the paper in my short's pocket before the door swinged open, his eyes connecting mine

“I was just cleaning up the place” I said and he walked past me, placing his briefcase on the bed, took off his suit and shoes and went straight to the bathroom though not seeming angry but he didn't say any word either. I did the cleaning a bit hurriedly and left his room. After discarding the waste, I made dinner and called for him and he came down, which made me wonder, he wants me out of his life, but still comes to eat when I call?. I watched as he took a spoonful and suddenly his countenance changed. He took about three more spoonfuls before leaving the table to his room. My face fell as the saw he ate nothing. He was still not talking to me. I heaved up and cleared the table before heading to my room, laying on my bed. My hand went to my pocket and I brought out the folded paper. Still not understanding at all what was written because of the words, I called Dr Jeremiah

“Hello Regina”

“Good evening Doctor, sorry for calling this late”

“Is something wrong, is Daniel okay?

“Ummmm no, Daniel's fine” I frowned. Why won't Daniel be okay I thought
“I need to see you about something?”

“Are you sure everything's okay?”

“Yes, it is. I'm just curious about it”

“Okay, sure”

I thanked him and hung up, staring blankly at the ceiling before sleep overtook me

The next day, the routine was same and I left for work not hearing from Daniel before leaving. I came back and soon he entered too. Days passed and and I noticed Daniel's loosing weight and for some reason getting pale. I tried talking to him but all he does is urge for a divorce and when I remained adamant he gave it a rest. But nevertheless, he still didn't give me the time of the day

The weekend came and I went over Dr Jeremiah's with the note

“Hello Regina” he greeted as soon as I got into the office, what was it you wanted to ask.

“I'ts about this, I brought out the note, before sitting. It has your signature on it, what is it about and why does it have Daniel's name on it?”

Dr Jeremiah froze when he saw the note. “Doctor?” I spoke when it seemed he wouldn't?

“I have to tell you something Regina?” my brows creased in confusion

“Is it about the note?”

“Yes” he nodded

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yewande1234(f): 5:44pm On May 27, 2017
Pls continue it nw......suspense is too much

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Chommieblaq(f): 6:59pm On May 27, 2017
Exactly what I thought.
Good job Sis, keep it up.



crislyn:
I think he's got a life threatening illness that he can't tell her about, and this is the best way he thinks he can spare her the pains...if not I don't understand this resentments o Lily.

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 10:28pm On May 27, 2017
Chommieblaq:
Exactly what I thought.
Good job Sis, keep it up.



It just didn't add up that he's been angry all this while and never for once said anything even in anger. I think he's got HIV...what do u think? hahahaha

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Chommieblaq(f): 7:48am On May 28, 2017
crislyn:

It just didn't add up that he's been angry all this while and never for once said anything even in anger. I think he's got HIV...what do u think? hahahaha
Hahahahha
I don't think it's HIV, he could have been on drugs, he has the money.
Many ppl with HIV still look super after so many years.

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 9:41am On May 28, 2017
Chommieblaq:

Hahahahha
I don't think it's HIV, he could have been on drugs, he has the money.
Many ppl with HIV still look super after so many years.
Tor...u r right, let's wait for Lily to reveal the problem...but this one she's acting like one school teacher and putting us in suspense I don't understand o.
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 12:51pm On May 28, 2017
crislyn:

Tor...u r right, let's wait for Lily to reveal the problem...but this one she's acting like one school teacher and putting us in suspense I don't understand o.

Lol
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Rukkydelta(f): 8:08pm On May 28, 2017
Nice piece
Thumbs up Lily
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:20pm On May 29, 2017
Rukkydelta:
Nice piece
Thumbs up Lily

Thank you
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 2:45pm On May 29, 2017
It's funny how things turns out far from what or how we think of them, and the end result just knocks you of your socks and you just wonder how you didn't see the signs

Can't really tell how long I've been sitting here for, but he doesn't seem to be complaining, not that he needs to anyway. But he kept stealing glances but didn't utter any word

“Can I get another glass?” I beckoned and he turned to me

“Are you sure? This is your third glass” he looked down to the now empty glass,then to me in a questioning manner

“Just give me another, please” I said in a shaky voice, and as if sensing my sadness, he reluctantly nodded and poured me another. I downed it, the burning sensation no longer having any effect in my stomach

Not sure how I got to this bar, but I knew as I left Dr Jeremiah's, I needed to clear my head cause it felt like it was on the verge of exploding from the much information I got. Alcohol was never my forte, but right now, I needed the excuse not to remember and numb out the numerous thoughts swirling in my head. But four glasses Later, my heart still felt stiffled, the alcohol having no effect whatsoever, maybe except getting me a bit drunk

I shook the thoughts away, with the tears I've been fighting a while now as I jumped down the tall bar stool, staggering a bit before standing on my feet. I brought out the last cash from my purse and placed it on the counter

“Keep the change” I said to the bartender, before turning on my heels to leave, waggling a bit on my steps

“Are you sure you can go in this state? I can call you a cab” he offered

“No thank you, I'm not even drunk as I want to be yet” I said over my shoulders before stepping out the bar, the cold evening breeze hitting me, and I welcomed it breathing in the air to clear my head. I probably shouldn't be driving in this state but I wasn't thinking straight, as I made my way to my car. After fiddling with the keys in the keyhole and slowly running low on patience, the lock finally opened and I slipped in, closing the door. After several attempts of failing to put the car on ignition, I cursed loudly hitting repeatedly on the steering wheel, hard. I took a deep breath later on and got down the car and locking it, shoving the key in my bag. “This day just can't get any worse” I muttered as I began the long walk home.

After walking about fifteen minutes, there were thunder rumbling and soon later, droplets of rain followed, falling on me, but I didn't mind, and didn't stop

I finally reached my gate few minutes later being thoroughly soaked. I knocked and John opened up, shocked to say the least as he took in my appearance. I walked past him and saw Daniel's car in the compound, as the conversations of before came flooding, playing back in my head

“So there's no way?” I had asked with a shaky voice, and Dr Jeremiah remained silent, a pitiful look on his face as he stared back at me

I opened the front door and Daniel was in the sitting room, a tired look on his face as he turned to look at me before his eyes widened when he saw my state

“What happened?” he asked, getting up from the couch and headed straight towards me. And at that moment, I felt my heart constrict in my chest, as I felt the tears again brimming in my lids. He looked beat, and it sucked that there's nothing that can be done about it

“I saw this” I brought out the doctor's report from inside of my bag, holding it high up for him to see. He halted as soon as he saw it and his face turned angry

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 3:44pm On May 29, 2017
Lilyjoe567 wants to kill me with suspense. Well-done dear,more grease to your elbow
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 3:51pm On May 29, 2017
yeeshanana:
Lilyjoe567 wants to kill me with suspense. Well-done dear,more grease to your elbow

Lol, plz don't die oo
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 9:21pm On May 29, 2017
Lilyjoe567:

Lol, plz don't die oo
Haba Lily...kuku tell me to die baby. See suspense.
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Nobody: 9:42pm On May 29, 2017
Lily, please this suspense is killing na.

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 10:28pm On May 29, 2017
crislyn:

Haba Lily...kuku tell me to die baby. See suspense.

Lol. You won't die IJN
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 10:38pm On May 29, 2017
Lilyjoe567:


Lol. You won't die IJN
Amen. Oya put us out of this great thinking.
@Chommieblaq I think I know what is wrong with Richard now...*in a whisper* I think he's got cancer and he's got few weeks to live.

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by MhizDherbee(f): 11:55pm On May 29, 2017
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily,
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily

I'm Mhizdherbee here on nairaland
I was a guest here before,
Lily made me come out of hiding,
If you read this you'll agree!!!



Lily turned me into a composer.... Lol! Keep it coming girl!!! kiss Much love.....

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 7:46am On May 30, 2017
MhizDherbee:
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily,
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily
Sanda lily

I'm Mhizdherbee here on nairaland
I was a guest here before,
Lily made me come out of hiding,
If you read this you'll agree!!!



Lily turned me into a composer.... Lol! Keep it coming girl!!! kiss Much love.....

Thanks so much MhizDherbee, and I like the song smiley
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by MhizDherbee(f): 9:10am On May 30, 2017
Lilyjoe567:


Thanks so much MhizDherbee, and I like the song smiley



Lol! Ure welcome

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by preponey: 11:04am On May 30, 2017
Lilyjoe567:

“Do you think he's cheating on me? I questioned, my head still in a bent position as it was when she got in

We have this thing, when she senses I need comfort, she comes over and try to make me feel better. We've been friends for 10 years and she practically knows me inside and out. Sometimes I even wonder how she puts up with me because, I am what is known as a human buzz kill. She's all about living life to the fullest, and I on the other hand just want to stay indoors at all times. She's fun, spontaneous and easy to talk with, while I'm the opposite of all of that and it sometimes even makes me wonder how I got married to Daniel

“Regina? She called trying to make me look up

“Tell me I'm not thinking straight and it is a lie, I pleaded, a drop of tears trailed down my chin and I wiped it off forcefully. Tell me my assumptions are crazy and it's not true I spoke out trying to convince myself rather than telling her

“Regina? She got up from her seat and came to sit beside me. You know he loves you and wouldn't do that to you

“Lately, I'm not sure about that, I scoffed, going back to all the things been happening lately, I highly doubt it

“its just a phase Regina, he'll come around, you know it, he always does, she smiled trying ease me, but it wasn't working this time

“You know, sometimes I just wish he'd hit me instead and get it over it. I looked up, the tears welling up in my eyes. I just wish he would just yell and hit me, so he would talk to me and we could go back to our lives. I tried so hard fighting the tears but the more I spoke, the more it threatened to spill

“Hey, ever wondered why he can't hit you? Cause he loves you too much. What you guys have is what many people dream of she nudged

“I think they should come in, the dream would turn a nightmare, I chuckled wiping the tears away. But she had a point. To an outsider, we are this perfect couple, perfect life. If only they knew better. But then again, there's no such thing as perfect

“I think I need to win him back,I spoke out after we've been sitting a while in silence. She whipped her head away from her phone and turned to me

“What? She frowned

“I need to win him back, I repeated calmly. I love him Janey, I don't think I can live without him. He means the world to me. So I'm gonna make him see me as his wife again

“Okay? She sounded unsure. How are you going to do that? She finally dropped her phone which she seem to have been busy with since she got here

“I'm not sure yet. But for starters, I think I need a job, and get out of the house more. Then everything will fall into place eventually

“Regina....she trailed. I'm not sure about this, she frowned

“Why not? I looked up confused failing to see the concern in her eyes

“Well, I'm worried about you, how are you even gonna get a job? It'll be hard and....

“I know, I cut her off, that's why I'm gonna try. You don't have to worry

“Are you really sure about this? She pressed on

“Of course, I'll have to try,I nodded trying to seem sure of my plan. I gave her a smile and she pulled me close and hugged me.

“You know I'm just trying to protect you right? She said over my shoulders

“I know,and I'm glad I have you, I smiled and she pulled away

“Okay, if there's any way I can help just tell me okay? I nodded. I have to leave now, someone's waiting for me she tried explaining but was already arranging her handbag

“You're boyfriend? I smirked crossing my hands while she got up and headed for the door when she was done.

“You're crazy, she called out, almost out but turned around to look at me once more. Be careful okay?

“I will, now go before you're boyfriend gets angry, I laughed and she shook her head, smiled and left

“I got up after she left, no longer feeling like wallowing in self pity. I think I should start now, I thought and headed in for a change of clothes already feeling giddy from my plan. How hard can it be right?


Nne.. you try!


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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by tsmart360(m): 11:11am On May 30, 2017
Nice job dear. Good story.

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by sirblero(m): 12:35pm On May 30, 2017
must you quote All the story?
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by VeeAbuede(f): 12:51pm On May 30, 2017
It will be a sin if i don't leave a comment after reading all i have read so far:

1. A part of me knew Daniel wasn't cheating... However, a stronger part of me was praying for him to be well and not SICK. It brings me to that big question i always ask yet receive no answer: why do men turn aggressive and angry when they fall ill? Why can't they give on to some TLC when they are down? It isn't all about ego, male chauvinism or pride.....They were once babies and needed care and affection. Why do they grow up forgetting that memory/feeling?

2. I feel for Regina. Sweet lady...always wanting to please the guy even when he's a pain in the butt. How would she cope through this? How would she save her marriage?

...Still watching...the suspense wan kee pelson...hehehe

Welldone Lily. May God bless you with more creativity.

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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 12:52pm On May 30, 2017
Lily naa I've been checking since I woke up o
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:34pm On May 30, 2017
VeeAbuede:
It will be a sin if i don't leave a comment after reading all i have read so far:

1. A part of me knew Daniel wasn't cheating... However, a stronger part of me was praying for him to be well and not SICK. It brings me to that big question i always ask yet receive no answer: why do men turn aggressive and angry when they fall ill? Why can't they give on to some TLC when they are down? It isn't all about ego, male chauvinism or pride.....They were once babies and needed care and affection. Why do they grow up forgetting that memory/feeling?

2. I feel for Regina. Sweet lady...always wanting to please the guy even when he's a pain in the butt. How would she cope through this? How would she save her marriage?

...Still watching...the suspense wan kee pelson...hehehe

Welldone Lily. May God bless you with more creativity.

Thanks for the comment. And you're right about men and their egos, but in this case, it might also be something else.....
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:38pm On May 30, 2017
crislyn:
Lily naa I've been checking since I woke up o

Chai, sorry, just got back from the hospital. Had a mouth surgery, a little part of my gum was cut off, so now I'm just dreading the anesthesia wearing off cause the pain will kick in soon. But I will update soon
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by prettyrose: 1:43pm On May 30, 2017
Woah Lovely Story ,can't Wait To Finish It

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