DIARY OF A STERN COUNSELOR....
SHORT STORY SERIES…
MY DREAM MAN (1)
© Akinola Bolatito
INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.
MR JOHNSON'S OFFICE
"He was watching a football match when I stepped in. His favorite football team was playing in the finals of a competition. I greeted him but he did not respond, I concluded he was not aware of my presence. I did not want to disturb him so I went upstairs, changed my clothes, and came back to meet him" Lizzy explained
"He asked where I was coming from and He didn't sound friendly but did not pay much attention to his mood. Then I sat beside him and rested my head on his shoulder. I got the shock of my life when he gave me a destiny-destroying slap. He slapped me just once but the sound of the slap echoed in my ears five times and I was in a daze for some seconds. All I could see were stars and I was hearing different tunes playing in my head too she further explained sadly.
"That's quite hilarious but serious…. But, why would he do such?.. what were his reasons ?" I asked curiously.
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"You slapped me! What have I done wrong?" I queried him. My eyes became a source of hot tears, they flowed freely.
"I am sorry, I didn't know what came over me. I reacted that way because my team lost the finals. I am sorry" Raymond pleaded
"My God! Babe! You slapped me because your team lost? That slap practically sent me out of this world for some seconds. This is the third time in two weeks you will be slapping me. Did your team play three finals in two weeks? Why do you always use your team as an excuse to panel beat my face"
"I said I was sorry. The first time I slapped you was because my team won but the margin was too small and we needed more goals. So, I wasn't happy." He explained amidst sobs
"What of the second time?" I asked angrily
"They didn't qualify for the European tournament. I am sorry… it's due to the deep and genuine love I have for them. That's why I get so heartbroken when they don't win" He explained with a straight face.
"So, my face has now become your pain killer. You slapped me whenever they break your heart. Does that mean they are more important than your wife right?" I fired at him. I notice his countenance changed.
"Enough! I already begged you. What else do you want? Remember, I told you it is hereditary and you have to learn to live with it. After all, love is all about tolerance and sacrifice. My great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father all did the same to their wives. So, why are you expecting mine to be different? After all, I am a genuine child of God and a very good man. This is my only shortcoming and it happens only when my team loses." He yelled at me. He then picked his car keys and left the house angrily.
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I sighed loudly, I was dumbfounded for some seconds. I keep dealing with different marital issues and I always get the shock of my life each time. I knew something was not right. I presume on time will tell.
"Does he still have parents?" I asked Lizzy
"His dad is alive but his mom is dead. In fact, his grandfather is still alive. Based on what he told me, any woman they marry hardly lives beyond the age of sixty" Lizzy clarified.
"Oh! I see… well, I would even say it's a special grace for them to live up to sixty because the way you described the slaps he gives you; I think it's capable of deducting five years from your life span. Imagine receiving a dose of that twice a week, how do you expect them to live long?" I replied her.
TO BE CONTINUED…
© Akinola Bolatito
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