Lisa

Chapter 11.

I was shocked that Femi called.

'How are you Lisa?' he asked. 'You still have my voice in your head' he said.

'I am fine' I answered still in shock.

'You know you owe me an apology right?' he said

'I am sorry for everything, you didnt gave me a chance to apologize'

'It is all good' 'I want us to meet and talk' 'I have missed you, I miss your body too and the time we spent together'

He said.

Those words irritated me, what does he mean by he missed my body.

'I am sorry for hurting you Femi' 'I am sorry but we cant meet, I have a boyfriend now' I raised my voice.

Femi laughed mockingly.

'Oh now you have become a faithful girlfriend abi? is it because you are clocking 30 next month? The age comes with maturity abi? he said still laughing.

'You cheated on me with two guys, but you dont want to cheat on your new guy with me abi? Jezebel!!

'You are mad'! I shouted

'Dont ever call me again' I ended the call and blocked the number.

So if I had even reached out to him before, he would have used me for his s****l urges. I thought.

I told Mercy about my call with Femi.

She rained curses at him.

'You are in a better place now, a better version of yourself' she encouraged.

Few days to my birthday in February. I decided to finally paid a visit to Chika.

Moving on from my past also means, clearing off every grudges in my heart.

Chika hugged me happily.

We talked about old times and I told her about Martins, she expressed her genuine happiness for me.

'I am sorry for being the reason Emma ended things with you' her husband had said to me.

'I never had a chance to apologize to you' 'My wife blamed and fought with me over it' he said.

'It is fine sir' I said.

As I left and went back to my place.

I saw my mothers missed calls.

She had never stopped disturbing me to pressure Martins for marriage.

Infact I regretted letting her know about Martins.

I hesistated before calling her back

'Mummy' Good evening ma.

'I thought you didnt want to talk to me o' she said as usual ignoring my greeting.

'No ma' I said.

'When is your boyfriend coming to marry you na?' she asked.

'He is 35 mummy' not a push over.

'You will push him o, you will push him to marry you' she shouted. 'Abi he is not sleeping with you or are you not cooking for him? she added.

'I have heard you ma' I said trying to end the conversation quickly.

I cant even remember a time when she had asked about my wellbeing.

It has always been a reminder to bring an husband.

I hissed as I ended the call.

My relationship with Martins is beautiful and I do not want to pressure him for anything.

Having him was a blessing and a hope that God has not forsaken me and I wasnt ready to lose him either by too much pressure or anything else.

As I prepared for my 30th birthday.

I baked a cake the day before, set up decorations in my apartment.

This is not just about being 30.

This is second chance, This is a new living, This is a new phase in my life. This is celeberating all I have faced and conquered. I was just so excited.

It was Mercy who woke me with a call on my birthday.

My best friend for a reason, she sang and prayed for me.

'I cant wait to see the gifts Martins will give you' she said happily.

'Me too' I blushed.

Martins had always spoilt me with random gifts, flowers and food.

I waited for Martins call and message but there was nothing from him that morning.

Tired of waiting, I had to send him a message.

'Hello my love' I sent with two heart emojis.

The message was delivered and read but still, no response.

Getting scared, I quickly dialed his number but he kept busying my calls.

We communicated well just last night, what is happening? I shivered.

Immediately I called Mercy.

'Martins is not responding to his messages and he is busying my calls' I cried.

'Calm down' 'Maybe he is working or busy' she said.

Martins was never the busy type towards me, He would always inform me of his work schedules and update me on everything.

'Please help me call him' I begged.

'Okay, hold on, I will call you back' Mercy said.

As I waited for Mercy's call, I tried sending messages to Martins but this time the messages were no longer going through and I couldnt see his picture on his profile again.

Martins has blocked me. I screamed.