Episode 20
Binah swallowed hard and waited for him to spit it out..he wasn't saying anything..he just stared at her
"Jide?"
There was a lot he wanted to say..a lot he wanted to ask
"Binah..Rufus wants to see you"
She remained silent..that was not what she was expecting..she knew that was not all he wanted to say
"Is that all?"
She questioned..searching for his eyes as he tried to avoid hers
"Binah am i forcing myself on you?"
She felt his confusion.. She felt his hurt?"
"No..you're not"
An uncomfortable silence stood in between them until Binah rolled her wheel chair to meet him and held his hand..he wanted to withdrew but she held him back
"Jide I know you doubt my feelings for you..but am new at all this love issues.. One thing is sure"
He became attentive.. But she really didn't know what else to say
"My heart beats hard when I see you.. Like it beats now"
She muttered like her words had betrayed her..she saw Jide wasn't still convinced
"Jide please bend down"
He obliged
"Kiss me"
She boldly requested.. He was surprised at her request and hesitated to see if she really meant it
"Jide please don't make me regret asking"
He kissed her..she took control this time..bit his lips a little..she kissed him with all the passion she felt..she kissed him till a tear fell from her eyes..skillfully.. Passionately and when she broke free..she asked
"You felt that?"
Of course he did..he felt every passion..the way she kissed him..he felt what her heart said
"That's how I feel about you Jide.. Never doubt that"
She left him..what was he thinking?.. Never..if its not Binah..its no one else
The next day Jide took her to see Rufus
"I forgive you dad..please I beg you..take your medications..live for me"
She really forgave him..despite all he did he still remained her father..that was all Rufus needed..his daughter's forgiveness..he promised to take His medications before Binah left..however..
the next day Binah was called that Rufus passed away..she cried and felt she killed her father..Jide kept reminding her he died for his sins..Paul spotted them when they went to retrieve Rufus from the prison..he couldn't believe Jide didn't listen to him..when would He realise Binah was just using him..he wasn't going to let His friend fall into the wrong hands.
The next day he visited Jide
"Jide I can't believe you are still blinded...
Jide interrupted him
"No Paul..I've never seen better....even if she doesn't love me I still love her now get out of my sight
Paul had tried his possible best..well as the saying goes.."if you can't beat them join them" he gave in..when Jide had threatened that if he wasn't OK with it he can forget about their friendship..
Aduke had confronted Binah about Kunle.. Binah had heard of his escape..she had hoped he was caught..but now Aduke had put her in a position where she has to offer help to her worst nightmare. It was a big step to take..but suddenly she realised she was tired of the hate she felt.. Her time with Jide was the best in her life..he showered so much love on her that she saw life differently
"I know he has hurt you Binah..but Binah I can't forgive him if you don't..and all he needs is money to join his siblings in Germany"
Aduke was a little suspicious when Binah agreed without much deliberation..Binah just smiled when she noticed her mother's expression
"Its true mum..I've forgiven him..I would help"
Months past, Binah had refused Jide to fix a date for their marriage..if she is to get married, she wants to be sure there is a possibility that she would walk again.. Jide had pleaded that it didn't matter to him if she was on a wheel chair or not.. But it meant much to her..she promised after a year with no result. They would get married..
One sunny afternoon she rolled into her room in her foster father's flat..she came across her old dusty diary she had back in secondary school..but it was up in the shelf and she couldn't reach it..she didn't mind if all the books has to fall off to get that diary..she hit the shelf with the wheel chair and missed as her knee hit the shelf
"Ouch!"
She screamed in pain..but then she realised..pain?..did she just feel pain? With her legs?..she wanted to scream for joy but she held her mouth and resolved to keep it a secret till she could take her first step..she picked the diary..blew the dust out..picked a pen and wrote
"Dear diary, its been a while..Life had me in many turns..I hated..I had vengeance and difficulties life posed to me..In all my journey..I felt happiness would grace me when my enemies were behind bars..sadly it didn't..but now, I realise that all thru life's struggle..The one thing that keeps us strong isnt independence..but love for that one person who would give his all for me. And finally I am proud to say, I've fallen in love without a shadow of regret or shame..I'm proud to say I would give my life over and over for you Jide..'I love you, today, tomorrow, forever
The end
Written by Onyeneke Abel
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