Treasurewamiri:
Millieademi, how're you doing today? Biko no updates yet? Hope you'll serve us "9-course meal" to make up for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

No 9-course meal but I'll leave one more update.


Chapter 13.

A year later.

“Chris, stop it!”, Tinu whined as Chris’s hands were distracting her from applying her lipstick.

“Chris, I know what you’re doing. We are going to that party whether you like it or not.”, she scolded and removed his hands from underneath her blouse.

“Come on, sex is so much better than socializing. I mean we could try for a baby tonight. What do we get out of a party? Only a hangover or if it’s one of those charity things, a notable dent in your account balance.”, he said, canvassing his argument.

She smiled and shook her head. Ever since he had been certified cured, he had this youthful exuberance and aura around him. He claimed it’s an aftermath of almost dying. He said it put things in perspective and made him realize what truly mattered. “A dent you can afford. Besides, this isn’t mere socializing. Your loved ones want to celebrate your recovery.”, she chided softly.

“They can celebrate. In fact, they should celebrate. The food, music and drinks are there. I have a different idea of celebration.”, he said and pulled her flush against her. He bent and took her earlobe in his mouth. She was soon moaning and writhing. She got control of herself and pulled away from him. “Come on, Tinu.”, he begged like a teenager persuading his girlfriend to have sex.

“No, Chris!”, she asserted sternly and began to slip on her earrings.

“Not even a quickie?”, he asked.

“Come on, Chris. We both know quickies never remain quickies with you.”, Tinu said before going to fetch her shoes from a rack.

“I’ll take that as a compliment. But you should know randy you make me get, Mrs. Oduah.”, Chris said huskily.

“Ok, let’s do this. We’ll stay for two hours…”

“One.”, he negotiated.

“An hour, thirty.”, she haggled.

“One.”, he maintained.

“An hour, thirty. Don’t push it, Mr. Oduah or we’ll be staying for as long as it takes.”, she said and crossed her arms.

“Fine!”, he groaned and left the walk in closet and she smiled.

She sat on an ottoman and wore her shoes. She picked up her clutch and left the closet.

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The party was in full swing by the time they got there. It was just a gathering of friends and family but leave it Margaux to make it a shebang. Waiters were moving like ant March that had been disrupted. The shimmering lights added an allure to the lawn and pool. People were chatting and catching up but it all stopped they moment Tinu and Chris arrived. They erupted into cheers and applause.

“Why are the all clapping like I discovered the cure for HIV or I’m the first Nigerian to walk on the moon?”, Chris whispered in Tinu’s ear cynically.

“Will you stop being a cynic? These people love you and what happened to you was nothing short of a miracle.”, she whispered back and dragged him with her to greet his father and step-mom. Mr. Jason Oduah had decided two years back to do right by the mother of his daughter and he married her. She had been a wife to him in all but name. She had been his rock when his wife died, she was the mother of his beloved daughter and the woman who taught him to love again.

They greeted guests on their way to his family’s table, all of them congratulating him on beating cancer. He smiled at them and shook their hands. He was still shaking hands when someone to jump on him from behind.

“Who is ..?”, he sputtered in shock till the culprit giggled.

“Hi, sis Tinu.”, the teenager greeted, hanging onto her older brother with one hand and waving with the other.

“Hi, Monique.”, Tinu said laughing along with the guests around them.

“See this girl. Tinu, tell her to get off me.”, Chris whined.

“Um, Chris. I’ll go and look for mummy and daddy. Have fun, Monique.”, Tinu said and left them to find her in-laws.

“Bye, sis Tinu.”, Monique fare welled and tightened her hold on her brother.

“God, I wish my second wife was here. She’d claw you off me in a heartbeat.”, he gloated as he adjusted himself to give her a piggy back ride.

“I know not to try this when Tóminí is around. So I’m taking this opportunity.”, she answered and got comfortable.

“Hmmhmmn! I wish I didn’t listen to dad on sending them to a boarding school while we were in Sweden.”, Chris complained.

“Yep, mum didn’t talk to dad for a whole week.”, Monique explained. “She was so thrilled to have Temi and Tóminí stay with us but he crushed her dreams. I for one can’t say I'm sad cause I enjoy being the last born.”

“See your mouth. My children will soon be back and you can kiss your lastborn fantasy good bye.”, Chris said as he made his way to the buffet table.

“No o. Brother Chris, you and sister Tinu should take care of your children o. Please, let me enjoy my parents.”, she grumbled.

“Oya, get off me.”, he negotiated.

“No.”, she asserted.

“Monique Oduah, get off your big brother this instant.”, her mother scolded.

“Good evening, mum.”, Chris greeted.

“Good evening, Chris. How are you feeling?”, the woman asked beaming at her stepson.

“Young lady, get down now.”, she said with all traces of congeniality gone.

“Mummy,…”

“Mum, it’s no biggie.”, Chris begged.

“Chris, it’s a biggie. You just recovered and she should stop acting like a spoilt brat.”, their mother explained.

“Mummy, he’s not complaining.”, Monique justified.

“Don’t make me smack you.”, she whisper-yelled sternly.

“Yes, ma.”, she said reluctantly through clenched teeth and got off her brother. She grumbled more when she saw Tinu standing behind her mother giggling.

“Ahan, sister Tinu. It’s not fair o.”, Monique whined stamping her feet.

“Common, Monique. I let you have mu husband for a while. It’s my turn. I have to take advantage of Tóminí's absence. Thanks mum.”, Tinu said and dragged her husband with her, leaving Mrs. Oduah scolding her daughter and reiterating that she act like a lady.

“What’s with you all and my second wife?”, Chris joked as they made their way.

“Second wife ko, second wife ni. If you’re not careful, I will leave her in the boarding house and bring my baby back.”, Tinu said jealously.

“Is that jealousy I hear, Mrs. Oduah?”, Chris teased.

“You don’t know what you’re talking about.”, Tinu said, her tone reeking of jealousy.

He smiled and asked if she had seen his father. She told him he was in a meeting with some of his friends and Chris shook his head.

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Tamara watched her boss go arm in arm everywhere and wondered how she would get close enough to get him to go to bed with her. That was one problem. On the other hand was Michael. He had been cold to the day her uncle walked in on them. She took another sip of her cocktail and looked away from the sour eyes her uncle was giving her. She sighed and wondered just how she could accomplish her uncle’s plans.

Just then was when the picturesque family gathering turned sour. Tamara watched a lady she thought she’d never see again strut in like she owned the place with a two year old in tow. Tamara looked at her uncle who had the same bewildered expression she had. She looked at the boy and she could see Chris written all over him. So Chris was not as faithful as he seemed. She felt pity for his wife. She had heard the woman stood by him throughout his cancer treatment and didn’t give up when some doctors had declared he had limited time. This was going to be interesting. She could already see people whispering about the beautiful, fair woman and her son.

Chris and Tinu were laughing at a joke his father had just made. Monique, Margaux and her husband stiffled their laughter, not because they found the joke funny but because this was the fifth time he had told the joke today. Mrs. Oduah was the first to notice Katrina and the boy stand behind Tinu and Chris.

“Mum, are you okay?”, Tinu asked noticing the color had drained from the woman’s face.

“Oh, she’s fine.”, Katrina responded, making Tinu look back and finally drawing the attention of the others. Chris heard the voice and shut his eyes in pain, anger and fear.

“I’m sorry, who are you?”, Tinu asked as she turned in her seat. That was when she saw the boy the woman was holding. The little boy, a carbon copy of her husband, was oblivious and busy sucking on his thumb.

When she saw the realization in Tinu’s eyes, she smirked and picked up her son. “Chris, aren’t you going to say hi to Chris junior?”, she asked raising her voice for everyone to hear.

lanrecious:
A wonderful story line thus far, thumbs up to the author.

Thank you.

So to all the TeamChris fans, Chris did not die o.



Another guessing game.

What do you think happened between Chris and Katrina?

millieademi:
So to all the TeamChris fans, Chris did not die o.

Another guessing game.

What do you think happened between Chris and Katrina?

U sha want scatter my brain
I can't really say wat transpired between Chris and Katrina, thanks for the update

Tanks for the update

millieademi:
So to all the TeamChris fans, Chris did not die o.



Another guessing game.

What do you think happened between Chris and Katrina?

Hnmmm! First thanks for the 3-course meal. Between Chris and Katrina was a one night stand, probably they met again during a business trip and one thing led to the other
But earlier you already hinted that Katrina is the mother of Chris heir, you now saying he is 2 years old seems bakan bakan...

Treasurewamiri:

Hnmmm! First thanks for the 3-course meal. Between Chris and Katrina was a one night stand, probably they met again during a business trip and one thing led to the other
But earlier you already hinted that Katrina is the mother of Chris heir, you now saying he is 2 years old seems bakan bakan...

You're welcome!!! ( In Maui's voice)

By heir, I mean his potential heir. Chris jnr is his flesh and blood.

millieademi:



You're welcome!!! ( In Maui's voice)

By heir, I mean his potential heir. Chris jnr is his flesh and blood.

Yeah, I understand he is... But the 2years duration We need to know how long Chris has been married to Tinu before the cancer incident to help us imagine what truly transpired between Katrina and Chris...
But I'm guessing that "once debe, always debe"...

Treasurewamiri:

Yeah, I understand he is... But the 2years duration We need to know how long Chris has been married to Tinu before the cancer incident to help us imagine what truly transpired between Katrina and Chris...
But I'm guessing that "once debe, always debe"...

Chris and Tinu have been together for 3 years.

millieademi:
Enjoy

Do you mind letting us know how long this story would take. I personally need to know so I can prepare my mind as appropriate. Thank you.

Give or take two months

Way to go! Millieademil you are fantastic.... Keep up the good job.

thanks for the update

What a great work here, very interesting too.

Good work dearie...i love the suspense...so DELE will never have TINU back....i am very happy o....Teamchris all d way....

Chris, Chris, you better start explaining to Tinu about who Katrina is oh

Thanks for the update ma'am

fareedah86:
Good work dearie...i love the suspense...so DELE will never have TINU back....i am very happy o....Teamchris all d way....

I'm so doing a peace sign right not. Actually, Chris is almost my dream man. Almost.

Thanks for the comment, girl.

izaray:
Chris, Chris, you better start explaining to Tinu about who Katrina is oh

Thanks for the update ma'am

You're welcome.

That's if Tinu will listen.

Am I going to say Chris is nt faithful or Katherina seduced/drugged him when they met again?

Thanks for the update ma'am

toyhin123:
Am I going to say Chris is nt faithful or Katherina seduced/drugged him when they met again?

Thanks for the update ma'am

You're welcome. It's actually very simple

@millieademi, Tuale.... anything for your people na? Drop updates the way we like it..

Treasurewamiri:
@millieademi, Tuale.... anything for your people na? Drop updates the way we like it..

Will soon but there's been very little motivation

When she saw the realization in Tinu’s eyes, she smirked and picked up her son. “Chris, aren’t you going to say hi to Chris junior?”, she asked raising her voice for everyone to hear.

“Keep your voice down!”, Margaux whisper-yelled and stood up. Everyone on the table followed suit except for Tinu, who was trying to calm herself.

“Young lady, let’s go in and discuss this civilly.”, Mr. Oduah said.

“No! I am tired of hiding. She should be the one hiding. She can’t give him a son yet she’s the proud wife. I’m going to speak my mind here and now.”, Katrina shouted and silence followed as all the guests wanted to hear what was going down.

“Katrina, shut up!”, Chris bellowed and she kept mute. “Daddy!”, the boy called and stretched out his arms. The boy’s voice was what drew tears out of Tinu’s eyes.

“Why are you here? What do you want?”, he asked.

“I just want you to publicly claim your son. That’s all.”, Katrina said meekly.

“And if he does that, you get the hell out of here?”, Tinu spoke as she stood and turned to face the home wrecker.

“You should stay out of this!”, Katrina advised.

“This is her business.”, Chris clarified.

“So?”, Tinu asked.

“Yes.”, Katrina said defeated.

“It's settled then. Chris, claim him!”, Tinu said to him.

“Tinu..”, he asked in confusion.

“Do it.” Tinu said through clenched teeth. Chris sighed and claimed the boy.

“Good, he’s done it. Now, get out of here.”, Tinu said calmly. Katrina turned to leave but Tinu called her back.

“Katrina, you can leave Chris junior. Chris has claimed him. He belongs with his father now.”, Tinu asserted. Monique made her way to collect the boy from Katrina after Margaux nudged her to.

“No! You can’t take my son away from me.”, she cried and murmurs started.

“I thought that was what you wanted.”, Mr. Oduah bellowed causing her to whimper and shake in fear. Monique used the opportunity to pry the boy out of her arms. Katrina wanted to snatch the baby back but Daniel, Margaux's husband became an impregnable barrier.

“Chris, you can’t do this to me. I’ll fight for custody.”, she roared like a wounded lion.

“Then, we’ll see you in court.”, Chris said.

Suddenly, two security men appeared. “Good, escort this young lady out.”, he ordered. The attention of the guests shifted back to their food after Katrina was escorted out. Chris and his family looked nervously from Tinu to the boy crying for his mother.

“Tinu…”, Mrs Oduah and Chris called at the same time.

“Sorry, I have to use the restroom. I’ll be right back.”, she said.

Chris tried to hold her but his father stopped him. “Leave her, Chris. She needs it.”, he said softly.

“Monique, bring the boy into the house.”, Mrs. Oduah said and left the table with her daughter and newly found grandson in tow.

“I can’t believe you, Chris.”, Margaux spat in disgust.

“Margaux, it’s ok.”, Daniel whispered and held her hand.

She withdrew her hand from her husband's grip and fired on. “That boy should be about two years old. That means you slept with her around the time you got married. How could you? Dad drilled you to make sure Tinu was what you wanted. You insisted she was and then you do this. You disgust me. I used to look up to you but now I’m embarrassed to be related to you.” She hurled her words at him and stomped her napkin on the table. “Daniel, let’s go home.”, she told her husband.




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Tinu sat on the bed staring into space. The boy was either two or three which meant Chris slept with her while they were together. She tried not to cry. She wouldn’t cry. She had to be strong. No, she wasn’t strong. Tears fell uncontrollably and she screamed and sobbed. She couldn’t believe Chris could do that. She felt like she didn’t know him anymore. She looked up when she heard the door open and she saw him. Heavier sobs left her.

“Please, Chris. Go away. Please. I won’t be responsible for my actions.”, she threatened.

“Tinu, please.”, he said and moved closer to the bed.

“Stay away from me.”, she screamed and he stopped. “You have a son now. You don’t need me anymore. You should be with him. He’s your flesh and blood. He needs you. Go to him and leave me here to relish my stupidity. Ajiri warned me but I was so blind. She told me you were to good to be true, that you were a devil I didn’t know. I thought she was not happy for me but now I realize she was just looking out for me.”

“I mean, why should I feel hurt. I did the same to Dele. Karma’s struck. I shouldn’t be a sore loser.”, she said sniffling and wiped her tears.

She smiled and looked up at him. “Chris, you have a son. I’m happy for you. I really am. Now you don’t have to bother about my children. You have an Oduah to inherit from you. My purpose here has been exhausted. She’s way prettier than I am. She’d look well by your side on Forbes Africa's new issue cover.”, she spited.

She stood and smiled again. “Here’s my RSVP for the wedding. I’m unavoidably absent.”, she said congenially.

“Tinu, I’m not getting married to her. I only want you.”, Chris said and moved closer to her.

“I don’t want to stay married to you. Not with the emotional rollercoaster we’ve been on. I want out. Please.”, she pleaded like she was being tortured. She removed her wedding band and engagement ring and stretched it out to him. “Take it, please. Marriage isn’t for me. I get that now. Please Chris set me free.”, she begged.

So Chris is not as perfect as he seems. My Dele should enter the picture biko.
Thanks for the update

I rest my case..... this is just beyond me.

Nawaoo local man no longer get ability to can. Thanks for the update

Hmmm, see twist of fate. well-done op.

I want to hear Chris side of the story before I say anything.
Thanks for the update

If I were Tinu, I won't hastily jump to conclusion. Everyone deserves to be heard...Biko, permit Chris to tender his case.

Ann2012:
I want to hear Chris side of the story before I say anything.
Thanks for the update

Lol, happy waiting sis

Op thanks for the update

Humbleness:
So Chris is not as perfect as he seems. My Dele should enter the picture biko.
Thanks for the update

Lol. If you were Tinu, would you let him shoot shot?

izaray:
Lol, happy waiting sis

Op thanks for the update

You're welcome