Nora's point of view..
It was 1 in the afternoon and I would say I have been doing nothing since morning. I only had breakfast of fried plantain and egg sauce which I happily prepared for myself. I can never go hungry for anyone the same as Gina. Having had two unexpected visitors in the morning, I was not shaken though they all came with death threats. I know who I am and I know what I can do, maybe they should ask questions before making an attempt on me.
If they think that after spending years in search of my mate and finally found him that I would give up on him,I repeat it again, they lie.
Ben had called, not quite a long time ago and we spoke at length. He did not even want to get off the phone with me. He was childish, behaving like a teenager in love which I don't blame him because I feel the same way too.
I felt my tummy and sat upright to turn the TV because I was getting bored. I really want to go get a spa treatment and I would do that in an hour because Ben had postponed our outing to late evening and I am cool with it.
My phone rang and I checked to see Mom calling me. I am so proud of this woman,I knew she was going to call because I had the feeling.
"Hi baby girl"
She greeted me.
"Hi Mom"
I replied with a cheeky smile.
"I see you are cheerful today and Ben has been thanked for but I am concerned about Rosie though"
She said and I can feel the worries in her voice.
"What's up Mom?, did something happen to her?"
I asked, getting worried myself. I might not like her but that's not the reason I will show a nonchalant attitude with what has to do with her.
"Yeah I think. You know I was shocked to know that Benjamin is your mate knowing full well that he was with Rosie before. I know something was special about Benjamin that day they came and from what I observed that day,you both know yourselves but this, I can't take it, like it's hard to understand"
I sighed and hissed inside, mom was just beating around the bush. She does not want to go straight to the point and tell me what's up with Rosie.
"Mom I know, I still trying to understand the whole thing but please can you tell me what is wrong with Rosie"
I asked impatiently, tapping my feet on the bare tiles.
"She has been behaving weird, I have gone to visit her and she is not the Rosie I used to know. I don't know but the truth hit her hard and if there is something you need to do, do it because Rosie is not only a neighbour,she is like a daughter to me and your client too so my dear do something"
She said and sighed, mom is right. I feel the act she put up here was just a show. I wish there is something I could do, I will do it but my hands are tied. Ben's destiny and my destiny are tied together and we can't escape it.
"Mom I don't know but you know how this mate stuff goes, it's not in my hand to decide who stays with Benjamin. I hope she overcomes it. It's not easy to have your engagement broken like that. I could say we were brutal and maybe in some way, we will make it up to her."
"Alright dear, do stay safe and don't think about anything. The most important thing is that you have found your mate and whatever problem that is going to come,you both will solve it. I believe in you and I also believe in Ben. I love you darling, take care"
She said and I sighed
"I love you too Mom, do take care too. Bye"
I said and she hung up.
I dropped my phone and squeezed my hands then stared at the space in front of me.
What the hell is going on and what is the problem that mom said looms around?.
I feel itchy and the feeling settling in the bottom of my stomach is not pleasant at all. I feel something big is on the way.
I thought finding my mate will be the ultimate but no, problems will always come.
I stood up and picked my phone then headed into the room to get ready. Sitting here thinking of this and that would not be of help to me so it is better I go to the spa and take my time. Having people around will always help.
I opened the door and walked in then went straight to my wardrobe after I had dropped the phone on the table.