TITLE: NEVER AGAIN
AUTHOR: Egejuru C Doris
Growing up in a ghetto_like environment makes her feel more mature than her age.
Karen has lived in the remote area of Rivers state all her life, it's been a rough and tough ride. Kids are forced into being adults before they get to the stage of adulthood. Karen has seen it all, well, almost all even at a very young age. She has a busy family so most of the time she's always seen alone, she sought attention, from anyone, and since it wasn't coming from family, she found herself in a big mess when she finally got that which she so badly wanted.
Its her 9th birthday, just like last year, the year before last year and the other year before it, there was no party, no gifts, no special nothing, She felt terribly bad.
Sitting in the front yard, hands on her chin, thinking about nothing and everything at the same time, Karen knew she was unlucky with her environment and it's quite unfortunate her family makes her feel unloved too.
Just like every year, her birthday has come and gone, a 9 year old shouldn't go through this, she'd always tell herself.
Few months after her birthday, she sat in front of the yard, playing with her fingers, her neighbor's son Hades who calls her "my wife" sat close to her, he's quite older than she is, he was busy with his phone, he knows she's going through a lot, he sees her as a little sister.
When he gets back from work, they talk about a lot, random things; school, family, what she's been up to.
She looked forward to his break, every weekend when he'd be around, he's her only friend.
He goes back to work, she crawls back into her shell, it's always been that way since the past years.
He saw a lot in her, the potentials, the strong future aspirations, he believes she's destined for great things, he prays she sees her young self that way too.
If only she'd learn to live freely and not be scared of the world"Hades will always say when her thoughts crosses his mind.
Karen found peace talking to him, she talks and reasons like an adult, which makes it easy for them to communicate effectively.
At a point, she started being close to Hades family, they didn't see her as the lonely girl always sitting to herself anymore, she spent much time with them than her family.
Hades mom's older sister joined them, they all lived in harmony and love. Karen envied their closeness and wished one day her own family would be like them.
Sharon and Michael, His Aunt's kids joined them much later, the many, the merrier. Karen goes to their house before and after school, Christmas came and it was fun, for the first time in her life. Her parents had gone to work like always, surprisingly she didn't mind or begged to spend time with them.
She celebrated her 10th birthday, had a little party, had lovely dresses as gifts, she felt fulfilled and loved being with Hades family.
Karen discovered she has got a crush for him, she tried really hard to suppress it but it kept pulling her in,
She gets jealous when he brings bigger girls home, she wanted to be a grown up so he could be with her too. The age difference glared at her furiously but she didn't let it stop her, her little crush grew bigger and turned to pure admiration and love.
He noticed but didn't show it, she was just a child, she'll outgrow it, he told himself.
When she was 12 years old, her family moved out of the neighborhood, they had built their own house and started their own business and had more time to spend at home and with her, she was grateful for their efforts but she found it uncomfortable, she wasn't used to it. Well, at least, their days of being absent and workaholics paid off.
She was sad though, she missed the only person that sees her as a little sister, she missed his family and definitely she missed her new found crush.
Karen enjoyed her new environment, her new friends, new school, life is beautiful after all. On a normal day, she's seen playing with friends her age, hardly was she alone.
When she turned 15, slowly, her crush was being forgotten, she focused on being the best daughter to her parents and the best student in her school, her parents were very proud of her, She felt their love and has completely forgiven their negligence in her early childhood.
Life to her was being incredibly easy and beautiful every day, she has tons of award from her school, it was the best decision her parents made, taking her out of her former environment.
Suddenly she heard Hades voice in her head "crawl out of your shell Kay, you are destined for great things" she smiled, he knew all along.
When she got admitted in university, she had already forgotten about the silly crush, she felt like a big girl and thought having a crush at 19 was ridiculous.
Her life took a turn when she crossed path with her childhood friend who's like a big brother to her, Hades was happy to see her, he was all muscled and fully bearded.
They exchanged contacts and became really close just like old times, though she wasn't the shy little girl anymore.
One day, in the middle of their conversation he told her his cousin Michael has been yearning to see her over the years, she was surprised, her crush wants to see her? She wondered why.
She agreed to have him give his cousin her contact and weeks later she reconnected with her childhood crush.
She had the intention of playing him until she got tired, she had a boyfriend at the time and wanted no form of intimacy with her childhood crush, he's doing well for himself and having him always spend on her was something she enjoyed, her man is schooling abroad. She told herself she only wanted her ex crush friendship.
Months later, their friendship grew, the crush came on yet again, she felt the strong connection between them but she kept it to herself and promised to end whatever they have going on.
Michael wasted no time, he asked her to be his girlfriend, he confessed he had always loved her, he didn't approach her because she was underaged and it'd be child abuse if he did.
He also told her that he didn't hate her, he only avoided her because he knew she had a crush on him and he didn't want things to blow out of proportion.
A tear dropped from her eyes, her crush had been in love with her all this years, she knew she only suppressed the love she had for him, she didn't truly let him go.
He'd always remind her of the days she walked around their old neighborhood in big pants, she laughed uncontrollably remembering it all.
Karen knew deep down she loved him and she still do, she broke up with her boyfriend and concentrated fully on him, he did the same or so she thought.
She gave him everything she has held tight over the years, her love, her soul, her body, remembering the days she bled on his bed, loosing her virginity to him and having no regrets.
She had always wanted a no sex relationship, he agreed to her request, he told her he'd prove to her that sex isn't what he wants from her. He kept his words, she visited countless times and everything ends in smooches and cuddles, he did try a few times to change her mind but she held on to her decisions.
He didn't force her or get angry, he allowed her, she didn't get upset or disappointed either, she understood him, as a man, he has needs, she understands perfectly. .
Their relationship blossomed into something beautiful, she handled her studies, work and love life effortlessly.
They spend more time together, it's few weeks to his birthday and she knows just the perfect gift for him, he would definitely love it, she thought smiling.
She arranged a surprise for him from SWEET MOMENTS, they are good at surprises. She did everything to make sure he enjoys his big day.
Her head on his lap, he received a call to come outside, she watched him walk out, she knew the surprise is here. She had earlier told him she doesn't have enough to get him a gift, to her surprise he didn't mind.
He came in smiling and giggling like a little boy, a beautiful sight to behold, she mentally gave herself a slight pat on her back, she knew she has done a good job.
He looked straight into her eyes, he was excited she's his, how much he loves her, he craved her, he wanted her, his gaze grew intense, more intense, she could feel the heat in the air-conditioned apartment, she licked her lips, his eyes went down to her lips, staring longingly, the desires building up, his neck slightly bent, slowly he pushed his head forward, her lips wet and inviting.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Voices of different people screamed at the same time.
They both jumped apart immediately, "woah, that's loud, she said smiling shyly.
His sister Sharon and his cousins had come to celebrate with him, he adjusted himself, apologized to her and left the room.
She came to meet them minutes later, her feelings were now collected and her raving desires intact.
They were happy to see her, she was too, it was like a reunion, they ate and drank to their satisfaction, later in the day they all settled for a T or D game, she left them and sat in the balcony thinking about her last gift to her man for the day. Her 'big brother' Hades came in, he asked if she was having problems with his cousin, she told him they had no issues.
He sat with her, they talked about his settling down the following year, he had a woman already, she was happy for him.
She day dreamed getting married too, if at all her man wants it soon like she does, her parents wanted to see her get married. She'd be happy to oblige them but when?
He brought her out of her reverie, they laughed when she realized she had been day dreaming.
When they walked back in, the others were tired, while some were gisting others were busy with their phones.
They left shortly after, she told her Michael to see them off while she clears the apartment, she bade them goodbyes, got the vacuum cleaner and started work.
Thirty minutes later, he wasn't back and his phone was in the house, satisfied on how neat and sparkling the house is, she went in to have a bath, while bathing, she heard the door open and close, he's back, she said in a low tone.
She went straight to bed, he came in with stuffs he bought, apparently he stopped by the mall to get stuffs for the house, he thanked her for cleaning the house.
They talked about the get to together for a while, they were happy to see his family, Karen was more excited.
Michael sat up, took his clothes off ready to bath, she stared at him, he looked like a demi god, so effortlessly handsome, she stared at his Adam Apple, her curious gaze went slowly from his neck to his chest, his nipples, his abs/biceps, the thin hairline that ran from below his navel down to what made him a man, she yearned to see what's in those boxers, he smiled at her innocent curiosity, he knows she wants him as much as he wants her.
She felt shy, she got caught staring at him, his toned body were an evidence of a good consistent work out, she loved every inch of it.
She Knew the room wasn't hot, she wondered why she was sweating, profusely, she felt the hotness between her legs, subconsciously she pressed her thighs together, he had already gone to bath, she hasn't heard any sound of water, she knows what he's doing, she waited patiently for him, it's gonna be a long night, she said lying down.
Minutes later, he came out and found her sleeping soundly, he sighed, tucked her in, wore something comfy and laid next to her.
He grabbed his PC and replied the good will messages wishing him a happy birthday, he checked his mails and set to work.
An hour later he closed his laptop and turned off the table lamp, he pulled her close to himself, he held her tight, her soft ass pressing hard on his member, his brain received the signal and immediately blood flowed down his groins, he held her tight, her soft ass pressing hard on his dick, his brain received the signal and immediately blood flowed down to his member, she felt the hardness, she pushed her ass more, wriggling her waist and grinding on it.
Taking that as a cue, He turned her immediately and crashed his lips on hers, trying hard to slow himself down and not scare her but he couldn't, he badly wants her, the thought of that made him hold her tight to himself, she kissed him longingly, like a fierce lion, he groaned.
Lips suckling on each other, Tongues fighting for dominance, eyes tightly closed, legs intertwined, her hands round his neck pulling him in, his hands frantically groping her boobs, squeezing and feeling the softness, she let out a soft moan. She felt the hotness again, down her crotch.
She doesn't know how long their lips were fiercely fighting one another but when it stopped, she knew she needed air, he pulled his clothes off, he had just his boxers on, he laid down on his back, beckoned on her to come play with his body, she looked at his handsome face, gave him a soft kiss on his pinked lips, she admired his toned body again, how perfect can a man be, she thought.
She let her hands feel his toned body, so hard just how she loves it, he waited patiently for her, the night is still long, he let her admire his body and for once he thanked his cousin for always dragging him out to the gym.
She reached for a remote control on the side table, she pressed a button and soft light came on, he watched her all this while, her shorts had a little stain, he drew her close and whispered she go check herself in the bathroom.
She went in and It confirmed her guess, she insisted she wanted him still, he told her there was still time for sex, he stood up to go pee, she felt bad for him, she washed up, wore a sanitary pad and slept off, he joined her seconds later, held her close and was snoring lightly minutes later
Karen woke up, made breakfast and prepared for school, he was still sleeping, she kissed his forehead and left his house, she brought her phone out, missed calls from her parents, she called her Dad, they talked for few minutes and she promised to come home later.
She attended classes absent-minded, her bf called and thanked her for breakfast, she likes how he effortlessly appreciates even the tiniest thing she does for him, she remembered helping him take out a pillow he was struggling with while asleep, he subconsciously said a low "thank you".
She smiled at the thought.
She's got just one class and she'd stop by her workplace, she worked part-time, then she'd go to her family house.
She got home late at night, her mom was fast sleeping, her father waited up for her, they discussed on so many things, she noticed the grey hairs on his head, his side beards that ran down to his beards forming a curvy shape, his barber is good, she told him, He gave a small smile, pecked her cheek and bade her goodnight, he went up the stairs, she stood still until she heard the door slam shut.
Its been a long day, her body agreed with her as it was very exhausted and weak, she was glad it's weekend, she went to her room had a cold shower, and got busy with her books, it's been a while.
She woke up few mins to 9am, met her parents having breakfast, her mom was all smiles, she returned the smiles and pecked her mom's cheek, she sat with them.
They spent a little family time together, she left in the evening, she had made plans with her friends, an excuse she told her parents so she wouldn't spend the night for the second time, they let her go. She had plans with her friends though, tomorrow, not today.
Karen phoned her friends and they sent her an address, she was about going in when she saw a familiar car, she stared for a while, ignored it and went in anyway, anybody could own that particular brand of car.
She spotted her friends and they chatted away minutes later, forgetting they weren't alone in the bar, their voices were very loud, they discussed and laughed at each other, she noticed one person was missing, they were 5 but 4 in the bar. She asked and was told she had something to do.
They left few hours to midnight and she went straight to her man's house, it's been almost 2 days and she haven't seen him, he was busy with his laptop when she came in, she kissed him briefly and went in to shower.
Michael asked where she was coming from and she told him, she went straight to bed afterwards.
He didn't doubt her, he had no reason to, he thought of his mom knowing she'd be sleeping, he called his sister on WhatsApp Vc when he saw she was still online.
He asked after their mom, after confirming she was doing good, they talked about their family and extended, been a while he talked to his sister this long, he bade her goodnight, leaving his connection on, he slept off
Karen stood up at midnight and went for a glass of water, she drank a little too much and her head hurts, the vibrations from his phone on the bedside table made it difficult for her to sleep, she reached for it and turned off the connection, she tried to open it but the three times, the password was wrong.
He changed his password?*
Why did he change it?*
What's he hiding?*
These questions kept her awake for a long time, he woke up and met her awake and busy with her phone, she had a gloomy look on, he went to pee, came back and asked why she was awake, he wasn't satisfied with her reply, a woman's nothing always meant something, his cousin Hades taught him that, he was too tired to play the guess game with her, he blamed mood swings and went back to sleep,
She reluctantly slept off too.
During breakfast she asked why he changed his password, his reply didn't make any sense and she told him so, he was a little pissed as he asked why she even went to his phone.
"You know that's not the issue here" she said getting irritated
"Where were you last night? " she asked getting angry
Michael stood up and left the house, she's becoming unbecoming and he can't deal, he blamed it on mood swings earlier but now he can't tell if it's really that. She's acting strange and he needs to cool off, he didn't have plans of skipping work so he called his assistant to explain that he wouldn't be present.
Karen left the house after eating and tidying up, she felt foolish, she suspects he's cheating on her and she would never forgive him if that turns out to be true, she sighed.
She got to school and had her time set out for the day's activities, she left for work afterwards, when her shift was over she did an extra shift, going to her lodge wasn't on her mind, she can't go to her parent's house nor her man's place, she decided to work overnight.
It was stressful but she didn't mind, stressful but fun, work is fun especially at nights, she had disagreed with her colleagues on that, now she's witnessed it and can't help but agree it's true, she basked in the euphoria of the moment and forgot about her problems for a while, there were loud music and dancing too.
She was all smiles when she got home, it was 2am, she went straight to bed, bathing was the last thing on her mind.
It was 10am when she woke up to a sweet aroma, she's not the cooking type, she makes just simple and easy food, she left her room, her class was by 2pm so she wasn't bothered.
When she got to the kitchen, she was shocked, she wasn't expecting who she saw. She smiled brightly and gave her 'uninvited' guest a back hug.
Her guest turned her around, hugged her fully and apologized for coming without being invited, Karen was happy for the presence, she needed it.
They ate in silence, they have a lot to discuss, she knows this person wasn't here for mere visiting sake, there's always a reason for coming.
"Why are you here mom" she asked with her mouth full
Her mom told her she sensed she'd be going through a lot, mothers instinct dragged her down to make sure her daughter is OK, she smiled after explaining how she got in with the spare given to her when she was newly admitted in school.
They finished breakfast and sat facing each other, she told her mom her plans of breaking up with her boyfriend, he's being difficult, she said.
Her mom told her what to do after she was done explaining the root of the problem, Karen saw her mom off later on, not after promising to always come home when she's going through a lot.
She planned to pay her man a visit after her classes, her mom's plans better work, she went to school got busy in activities.
Going to her man's house feels like pushing herself to him, he hasn't called her since their last fight. She came in but didn't see his car, that's strange, he should be back from work by now, she thought, she went straight in but stopped at what she saw; wig on the floor, clothes scattered everywhere.
Her eyes were moist, she blinked rapidly and the tears flowed freely, she couldn't believe he could do this to her, she heard the soft moans coming from the room but didn't have the courage to go in, she turned quietly and left his sitting room, his compound and sadly, his life.
Karen went to her parents house, met her mom outside and hugged her tightly crying her eyes out, her mom held her close and whispered soft tunes to her, she went quiet and let go of her mom. She explained what she saw when she went to apologize for trying to go through his phone like she advised, her mom was disappointed and encouraged she let him be.
Days turned to weeks and she wasn't taking his calls, she relocated, she had just 1 year to complete her degree.
Michael had gone through their mutual friends but none was willing to give her address out, he was frustrated, he just wanted to explain what she saw on that day, he knew she came to visit him, he saw her jacket on the couch.
He remembered what happened on that day, his friend Diego had come to visit, Diego complained of him being a workaholic and not having time for fun, Michael told his friend what happened between him and his girlfriend, Diego had offered to get him a girl to ease his mind, he left the house afterwards to avoid what his friend was planning.
He came home later on and met his friend still marking hard thrusts in the lady he had brought for him, he turned to leave but something caught his attention, his girlfriend's jacket, Karen was here?
He went crazy, if she was here then she'd think her suspicions were right, he rushed out immediately to her apartment but she wasn't there, he called her friends, they didn't know where she was either, at that point he regrets not knowing her parents house or having their contacts.
After few weeks, he went back to work and hoped for the best in his relationship, he owns a construction company and his P.A had done a great job handling it while he was gone.
At work, the once confident boss became a shadow of himself, he felt down, no woman had made him feel this way, he resulted to drinking almost everyday after work, the bar became his second home, he would drink himself to stupor.
It continued for a while, his sister Sharon came around to help him get over things, she spent more time with him, they played games and his drinks were later water, his family house turned to his bar palour, his sister did a good job, he thanked her for coming through.
Once in a while he remembered his girlfriend or ex girlfriend, he wasn't sure, he missed her, badly, he wondered what she has been up to.
Its fours months already, he gave up trying to reach her, she didn't call him either.
Karen saw his car one day at the bar, she almost ignored it but felt she should check it out, she went in and scanned through but he wasn't seen, she sighted his friend Diego at the corner sitting with a very beautiful lady, she had same wig she saw on the floor in her man's house the last time she was there, same rare color.
She walked out of the bar immediately, brought her phone out, opened her WhatsApp and unblocked his contact, she saw tons of messages from Michael...
*Babe, It's not what you think*
*Why aren't you picking up nor replying my messages*
"Would you atleast give me a chance to explain what happened*
*Honey It wasn't me*
*Let me explain in details pls*
*Pick up lets meet up and fix this, I beg you*
*I'm sorry*
*I love you*
*I promise to make it all up to you *
The memory came rushing down, she remembered, his car wasn't in the compound that day. She told herself she was gonna hear from him the next day.
She called him, she rolled her eyes when he picked almost immediately, he was surprised she called, obviously.
Can I see you later?" she asked after a brief silence, left with no choice he agreed and promised to give her a call when he gets back from work.
Karen hung up and went to her next class, she has a lot of unraveling to do.
Few minutes to 8pm Michael called her, she was already on her way, they met at the gate and walked in together, he had a shower, ate alone after she refused to eat with him, he got a bottle of wine and filled two wine glasses.
He told her she can ask him anything and he'd give a correct and accurate answer, he looked serious.
She started by bringing up what led to the first argument, why he changed his password from what she used to know.
He told her same thing, it was easy for anyone especially his friend who had been taking advantage of that, it all Made sense to her now, his friend Diego had been riding on him, using his things without permission, sometimes. It was a lame excuse the first time he told her but it makes a lot of sense now.
Michael further apologized for not letting her in on it. He confirmed he wasn't at home the day she met stuffs on the ground, his friend had told him to loosen up a bit and have fun but he left not wanting what he was offering, though he didn't bother telling her his friend offered to get him a girl.
Karen hugged him and apologized for overreacting without hearing from him first, he smiled, he knew he would do worse if reverse was the case, he told her that and they laughed it out.
Her stomach grumbled almost immediately and the laughter continued, he offered to get her something to eat, she agreed this time.
She stared at nothing in particular, she was grateful she listened to him, she smiled when he walked in with a tray of food
"Is this for just me or the whole world?" she asked laughing
He smiled and told her she needed to eat well, she reluctantly picked the cutleries and started eating, she ate while he worked on his PC. They look each other's way interchangeably, they smile when their eyes meets.
She joined him in bed when she was done, she had small talks with him as she didn't want to distract him from his work.
He closed his laptop and lay next to her.
She turned and laid on him, he kissed her head and thanked her for giving him a second chance, she brought her lips close to his and kissed him hard, sucking on his tongue, biting his lower lip, she had missed this, he tore her brallet, she was surprised and whispered a little "calm down" in his ears.
His eyes got dark, filled with desires, he groped her boobs and pressed hard on it, she moaned, hands round his neck she brought his face close to hers and clamped their lips together, he pulled her panties down her legs, feeling so hard, his dick begging to be free from his shorts, he ignored it, he wanted her to feel raw pleasure and beg to have him inside her.
He sniffed her wet panties, she looked away smiling, he gave a small laugh, opened her legs,
there she was in her full glory, her crotch glistening, he brought his face down to her crotch, she felt his hot breath on her kitty and shuddered, he reached for it with his tongue, going deeper giving her a tongue thrust, he held her writhing waist still and thrust his tongue deeper, she moaned out loud holding his head down, a minute later her legs were vibrating, pleasure erupting her body, he released her legs when he noticed she was lying still and breathing heavily.
He whispered a small "welcome back" she laughed, she loved it.
Her hands found itself to his boxers stroking him hard, her lips planting kisses all over, his forehead, his eyes, his smooth cheek, his Adam Apple, he groaned, grabbed her fiercely and rolled over, in seconds she was lying on her back, he asked if she was ready, she replied by opening her legs, he smiled, pulled his boxers down gently, his eyes fixed on her kitty, like a lion keeping track on his prey, he slide in a finger, two fingers went in when she was moaned loudly, he brought his mouth to her boobs and feasted on her left nipple, the pleasure she felt was indescribable, she wanted more, she wanted something else he knew he waited for her to beg for it, he added an extra finger, that did it, she pleaded, her waist writhing in mere pleasure, her lips slightly apart, her eyes moist, he couldn't hold it any more.
He brought his shaft close to her crotch, inserting just the head, she gave a little "ouch" when he pushed a little further, he wanted her to get used to his size, she shifted her waist to reach him and every self control he had left was totally gone, he moved in with full force, she screamed, She didn't expect that.
His thrusts increased, in and out, he went slowly, his groans and their moans filled the room making perfect rhythm that only made sense to them, as it increased their urge, she clasped her legs round his waist, taking that as a cue, he pushed in deeper, he felt he was going to come soon, he increased his tempo, he felt her legs vibrating on him, That undid him, he jerked off load and loads of cum inside her, slowly his dick slipped out. He fell on her and held her close, when he got himself he rolled down her body and lay on his back, he turned to see her eyes closed, he kissed her eyes and it fluttered open, she gave gave him a weak smile, he smiled to her, held her close and slept off.
She woke up before him, she felt sore, the previous night was magical, she loved every inch of it. She looked back at his sleeping form, he's hers, she smiled, got dressed and left him a little note,
TO MY MAN
Loving you is magical..
Being with you is exciting...
You are not perfect but who cares?
I ain't either!
In your imperfections, I'll still choose you over others.
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for understanding my craziness
Thank you for being patient
I love you day in, day out.
Its not gonna be all rosy at the beginning of everything, your willingness to keep pushing, the interest of your partner to want to keep your relationship going is everything, love shouldn't be one sided, love shouldn't be forced, let it flow.
There will be stumbling blocks, obstacles, your love for each other will keep your ship waxing stronger.