A crazy night with my ex.

I was seated on the sofa watching my favorite channel when I received a call from my boyfriend Richard “Hello Richard, how are you?” “I'm great, how are you doing too?” “Fine thank you” “Great, so how about I invite you for dinner with my family?” “Family you said?” “Obviously Richard I can't keep doing these, we both can't get married it's against my parents decisions, please try to understand my point” “And what does that supposed to mean Karina?” “Okay please come over to my apartment and let's discuss these once and for all” “It's fine, 10am tomorrow I will be in your apartment” I assured him “Okay, see you, bye” After the call, I resume back to my channel fully engrossed with it when I flash back to how my relationship with Richard started And how I was about to navigate into a new relationship entirely just to suit my parents decision Two years back I got an admission into the university, it was everything I prayed for New life on campus My studies and most importantly my desire of becoming chief executive officer of my own company is everything to me. I was offered business administration so my parents obviously was happy as well I met Richard the first day at school while I was trying to find my way into the school restaurant after a long day He bumped into me and my books fell off my arms He doesn't hesitate to picked them up and arranged them neatly for me “I'm so sorry for bumping into you, I was just trying to catch up with a friend”, he said remorseful “It's fine” that was the only word I could utter while keeping my eyes locked on his I couldn't explain the reasons why but I just felt instant connection to him I walk my way to the restaurant, seated while being served what I requested a plate of fried and jollof rice with chicken While eating I noticed a figure right in front of me Can I join you here please? He asked waiting for my reply I looked up from the food I was eating and it was the same guy that bumped into me on my way coming You again? I said all smiling Yes it's me, can I sit? Yes definitely please do “Thanks” He drew out a chair and seat just directly opposite me He ordered more foods and drinks to the table I was fully engrossed with myself eating pretending not to see him but obviously I realize he was staring at me Every bit of spoonful I take it was just as if he traces it to my mouth and fro What's your name angel? He asked with a deep masculine voice that sends a wave down my spine Karina Gray What a pretty name for a pretty angel Thanks, I replied blushing And what's yours if I may ask? Richard Hayes Nice to meet you, we exchange a handshake and I left the table to pay my bills with the cashier While I left the restaurant to the pack to get a cab to take me back to my hostel While I was waiting patiently at the park for the next empty cab in turn Richard wave to me Angel, come in here it remains one passenger I oblige and enter while he assist me with my books and bag till I get to my stop I alight from the car and he wave at me See you tomorrow Angel Okay, bye, I wave back to him with a little smile on my face then I turn to my hostel Ever since that day Richard has won the best part of my heart He helped with my assignment, he truly lead, protect and provide for me even with the little he has After our final year exam, we had a departmental dinner night Right in front of me is who I truly love, admire, cherish and desire Richard stood still holding my hands while looking into my eyes “Karina you are the best part of me, that I truly love and wouldn't let go no matter what” “I admire you the very first day and cherish every moment with you even till now and I want it forever” “I promise not to ever leave you, want to stay right with you every day of my life” “Want to wake up by your side every morning and sleep beside you every night” “Give you the best treat like an angel that you are” “Guide and lead you to the right and best decisions” “Provide everything you would ever need for you” By these moments I couldn't look into his eyes, the words are piercing right into my heart I couldn't stand him and before I know it all, he pull me closer gently Wrap his hand around my waist softly yet masculine pulling closer to press his lips on mine But he stopped, looked into my eyes and made a sentence I couldn't forget in a hurry “I love you karina” You couldn't love him or even decide to marry him Karina That was what my mother said at first I thought it was all a joke Until my father interfere, now it's my parents decision for me not to marry Richard But to marry a man I barely know just because he is wealthy and Richard is just a hustler A man that doesn't gives me all his promises, physically and emotionally A man that I barely know his source of wealth Well, I listened to my parents and decided to cut off my relationship with Richard Even though it's not easy for me but to suit my parents I did It's 10am the next morning, I freshen up and headed straight to Richard's apartment He live in a small one bedroom apartment in an estate just thirty minutes to my house On arrival at his apartment he hugged me so tight kissing every part of me It's enough Richard, I said slowly releasing myself from him Okay it's fine, please have your seat he pointed towards a sofa just behind me And brought to me a tray of juice with my favorite small chops Angel what were you saying on phone, I seems not to understand your point I don't want to do these anymore Richard My parents are against our decision to get married just because….. “Just because I'm not wealthy?” “Or because I'm not influential?” “Or maybe it's because I couldn't afford you the luxurious items?” “No Richard, but whatever reasons I wouldn't want to go against their decisions” “I'm sorry” “Karina, are you really doing these?” “You want to quit our relationship of years?” “How about our love?” “The unending promises that couldn't be uttered” “The sacrifice” I stand to my feet and pick my handbag ready to leave when Richard get hold of my hand “Don't leave me Karina” “No one else can treat you better than I do” “I still love you and it's forever” I couldn't wait for him to finish his words when I removed my hand from his and walk out of the door Not knowing I walk out of my joy, my happiness, my peace I walk out of my heart, the man that holds my life together Not knowing I walk out of my true love, my forever I thought listening to my parents and satisfying them is the best decision but no it wasn't My parents doesn't want me to build with any man Obviously they want me to be in a wealthy man’s hand, that can afford to care for all my needs When I got home, I wasn't myself anymore My friend Celine get to see my mood and reaction She walk closer to me on the bed and pet me just like a mother would pet her child “Karina you can't keep doing these to yourself” “Please forget about Richard and move on with your new man and your new relationship” “Definitely you will get the best of life from him” “Richard couldn't offer you anything good at the moment than words of promises” “Is that what you want to live on?”, She asked seems so concerned “Are you trying to join them as well?” “Are you saying my parents' decision is the best for me?” “Karina I'm not trying to join them or trying to say maybe their decision is the best” “With my full chest Karina marry the wealthy man and leave your so called Richard that couldn't even afford to get you a simple gift on your birthday” “Common, don't you get it?” By these time I don't need an oracle to speak I already knows no one will be on my side of I go ahead and marry Richard Everyone's decision is for me to marry the man they forced on me Even if I don't love him, no one cares Okay thank you Celine, I do appreciate your words and……. I was about to complete my sentence when my phone rings It's my mum, I know she is saying nothing other than my relationship Nevertheless I pick up “Hello mum”, “Hi Karina, how are you doing?” “I'm fine mum, thank you and how's dad?” “We are doing absolutely great” “Okay mum” “I called to inform you on a date you would be having with Maxwell tomorrow” “The man we already discussed with you about” “So please get prepared for it” “Dress your best and look absolutely stunning” “I hope that's clear?” “Yes mum, it's clear” “Good, your meeting point is here at the family house” “So make sure you punctual” “Okay mum, thanks, bye” After the call I went into the shower to freshen up then I lay on bed till I fell asleep.