As soon as Debby walked briskly in anger away from the living room, Adebola heaved a sigh of relief.
"Of course I want to see the doctor. I have been meaning to". Every of the male bursted into laughter, quickly covering their mouths a little to stuff the sounds, haven realized that Adebola did not want his wife's presence there.
"Shall we use my room please or do we settle your bills first sir? He asked the doctor.
"Don't worry about the bill. It's already settled.Shall we begin? please lead the way to your room."
Adebola shook Fred's hand as they got up, once again pulling him into a hug. "You are my brother, you know? Adebola said. "Same here bro. More strength to get through this. You will definitely need it" Fred comforted him. He moved upstairs with the doctor immediately, to his room which would afford him the biggest space of secrecy from the staffs and even his wife as Fred exited the house.
Two days into seeing the Doctor, Adebola knew he was a damaged soul as he cried out in every session. His wife Debby was supportive even though she was never allowed inside the room while the doctor spoke with him. She would bring his meal immediately after every session, gently touching him for support as he ate in silence. This is what marriage was about as Dr Chike had explained to him. It a relationship of support and every support each partner offers, has to be accepted, acknowledged and appreciated.
A relationship is not supposed to be perfect. It's flawed even before the beginning because the individuals are flawed. It is only maximized to the fullest when both individual take responsibility for their flaws rather than projecting blames to another the doctor told him.
Daily, Adebola took the walks recommended by the good doctor around his compound and was excited to know that his wife had moved back to the room closest to his. He missed the sexual intimacy but the doctor told him that having sex at this time was not the best as it will mask the pain of helplessness that he feels and create a sense of false healing which he doesn't need at the moment. He was feeling helpless because as a young child he couldn't help the maid his father had raped, neither could he confront his father.
This incident traumatized him making me angry and determined to control every part of his life. It shaped his relationship decision, even to the choice of Maureen being in his life. He wanted to control her and she gave him a false sense of submission not knowing she was stealing from him.
His anger towards Maureen was not just the fact that she was sleeping with his father but because she was stealing from him and his money is the one thing he has absolute control over. Doctor Chike made Adebola see the relevance of people and relationship over material items. Adding that human life can offer more comfort and consolation than just having money alone.
The doctor further stressed on forgiveness and kindness as virtues every person should have as it ensures our humanity is still intact. He emphasized on the fact that Adebola should strive to have a change of heart and be more compassionate.
The following week, he resumed his office work as he didn't want his business to experience any set back or have a pile of files waiting for his signature. His staffs were surprised to see a package of gift on every table with each name attached and a thank you card. Debby helped him pull off the surprise for each one of them as he told her what he wanted to do and in return, they all trooped to his office, though shy or nervous as the case may be to appreciate him for the thoughtful gesture.
Towards the close of work, as he strolled towards his car, he saw Debby already standing by the car and he smiled. As soon as he resumed, he had called a board meeting appointing Debby as the vice president of his entire conglomerate. Looking at her by the car, he realized that making her his vice president has seem to be the best decision of his life as she was efficient, strategic and capable of implementing any growth polices conjured during their meetings. She successfully ran the company to a profit while he was away for just a few days.
That evening on getting home, she winked at him as they stepped out of the car and he remembered their special moments weeks ago, were she got down on him with her mouth and how it was almost ruined by his father. Speaking of his father, Adebola noticed two extra cars in his compound at that instant and immediately he experienced a nostalgic episode.
"Are you expecting someone?" He asked Debby as she came out of the car. "Not at all.These are not even my parents cars" She added walking past the cars.
Entering the house, they looked to the living room and met his parents. "Mummy you fly so much these days. Welcome ma" Adebola greeted.
"I had to come son. You are all I have and I came to show you my support she said standing up from the couch, walking to wards them. Adebola braced himself for a hug but unexpectedly his mother wrapped Debby all up and that made him smile.
" You are an angel in human flesh Debby and I can't forget this in my lifetime"
" Awww Mummy he is my husband and I am doing what I can to help.
"Good afternoon sir" Debby greeted his father afterwards.
"Good afternoon our wife. How are you?" Prince Shola replied.
"I am very fine sir. Let me get Fiona to serve us some dinner."
Debby said excusing herself from what she perceived to be a private family entanglement. Adebola still having not said a word to his father moved towards his mother and together they said besides each other opposite Prince Shola.
"Am so sorry son.I didn't know you were still hung over those foolish things I did when you were a child."
Prince Shola said and his mother immediately called out his name.
"Prince Shola apologize and don't throw blames." She said.
"I am so sorry son. It was stupid of me but I was not well then. I was always on any substance I could find to make me live in oblivion rather than reality. But, I have also been going to therapy in recent times for my inordinate affection and my depravities."
"My Son" His mother called out to him and the tears began.His mother cuddled him around the shoulder.
"I couldn't save Suzzy. She was helpless and he threatened to cut of my tongue should I ever tell you".
"Oh my son. I know about Suzzy. I knew something stupid must have happened. So I visited her and discovered she never went back to Nigeria and she was too scared to report my husband being he was from a royal family in Nigeria and also a man of influence." Adebola was stunned at his mother's revelation.
"Therefore I helped her.Infact just hold on for a minute." She brought out a phone from her bag.
"Hello" the reciever said
"Yes please go and give your manager the phone. I would like to speak with her."
Putting it on speaker. Adebola heard a voice he could never forget.
"Hello" the new reciever said
"Mrs Suzzy good morning right?." "Yes it's morning over here ma. Good morning ma." Mrs Suzzy said
"How are you and how is business?
"I am fine, business is booming. I sold lingerie to two different wives of two different mayor's this morning" the lady shrieked in happiness.
"That's wonderful. How's family, is your husband back yet?"
"He would be coming back this weekend ma and we have that launch at the express fashion festival week."
"Huh Mrs Suzzy"
"Yes ma."
"Someone would like to speak with you"
Adebola didn't realize he had been holding his breath until he spoke
"Hello Mrs Suzzy."
"Yes hello who is this"
"It's .....Adebola"
"Oh Adebola my boy"
" You are a man now, I always tell my kids about the brilliant boy I cared for who is now a big man.I heard you got married couple of months ago. How is your wife?" She asked cheerfully.
"She is fine ma"
"How are you ma?"
"Adebola I am fine. I heard you are so rich you can run for a presidential election?"
"It's not so true ma. I am still working. But huh Mrs Suzzy?"
"Yes Ade."
" I am sorry"
"Ade ...."
"I am so sorry ma."
"You have nothing to apologize to me. It was never your fault. You are not the perpetuator. Besides, that was years ago and things have changed son. You were 11 years old and you were scared." Adebola sobbed noiselessly.
"Just so you know, your parents compensated me alot and open a business for me these past 20 years.So don't be sad okay?"
"Thank you Mrs Suzzy. I would also like to contribute to your business."
"No Ade I should be the one to do that for you. Infact I owe you a wedding gift."
"Mrs Suzzy thank you"
"You are welcome son."
His mother taking the phone continued the conversation.
"Thank you so much Suzzy. My regards to the family."
"Thank you ma. See you at the fashion festival week."
"See you Suzzy, bye"
Adebola got up wiping his eyes, walked up to his father and said boldly."I forgive you sir". Prince Shola eyes Shone brighter than anything he had ever seen
"I am sorry son".
"It's okay Dad. I am going to be a father very soon. It's high time I accept what I cannot change and move on."
Just then, Debby came in calling everyone to dinner as though she was teleprompted. The meal was delicious as his parents appreciated Fiona and Debby for putting everything together in just a short while.
That night, Debby found her way into his room by midnight when he was fast asleep. He pretended to be deeply asleep as she caressed him saying "you are my kind of man". Softly kissing his face, he chuckled. "I knew you were not asleep" she accused him and tickled him. He giggled loudly and she tried to shut him up. "You will wake up the entire household."
"I don't care" he said smiling.
Capturing her lips into his, they kissed as though they had never been intimate before. Each was starved of the affection of the other as they hungrily romanced each other tossing their night wears aside in seconds.
Adebola buried himself deep inside this wife of his who craved his touch more. They moved together kissing and rubbing each other's skin, setting the currents of fire awake on them. Adebola was gentle refusing to pound her but when she captured his ear lobe in her mouth, he forgot his manner and pounded her harder than he anticipated.
Debby screamed for more until she climaxed shamelessly grabbing his butt which prompted him to spill his seed inside of her screaming"I love you" for the very first time.