Duped

I'm pregnant

David walks into the sitting room and greets everyone. Nat was already off to work. Only Mr and Mr omotola were there. David phone rings..

"Hello....I would like to cancel the reservations made at the Beach.... it's nothing too serious, my mum is not doing too well.....yeah...thanks"

"What was that about?"

"Oh,It's nothing..... I just cancelled the reservations I made for Bella and i" David takes his seat.

"But why?" Mrs omotola asked.

"What do you mean why? You are not well so how can we leave?"

"You are not the one on a wheelchair... And I can take care of myself. Besides there are helps at my beck and call. Your Dad is also here. Don't let my little accident ruin your outing. Please call them back immediately" she said

"Please my son.. go enjoy yourselves. I am here" Mr. omotola added

It felt strange hearing him talk, see and hear from his father after so many years.

"But..." He tried to say.

"No buts... Call them now before they give the reservation to someone else" she says firmly.

"Okay" he takes his phone and sends a call through. After one ring, he was answered and he made his request known.

When he was done, he excuses himself to tell Bella about their outing.

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Location: beach

Time:2:45pm/ 6:05pm

Bella and David were on the beach now. They are having a great time as they run after each other and enjoy the cool beach breeze and water.

It was soon evening and they both sat at the outdoor restaurant to have dinner.

The cool evening air hits them as they wait for the waiter to take their order.

A young man waiter came along and bring out a note pad and a pen to take their orders. He was handsome and well built, his smile made women insides melt.

"You're are looking beautiful tonight" he winks at Bella... Cocky too. "What would you like to have pretty damsel?"

"Thanks you are not looking bad yourself" she smiled at him. "Please call me Bella. I would like to have that beautiful body of yours" she teased. She was fully aware that David was opposite her, it was a little revenge for that time at dinner. She didn't forget so easily.

The man smiled back "perfect name for a princess. I'm Charles. Well guess what?, there is a discount today, you can get me for free" he says sexily.

"Yummy" she kicks her lips in return staring hungrily at him. He grabs a empty chair close by and attempts to sit close to her.

David clears his throat, making him know of his presence and stares daggers at him. If looks could kill.

"Aren't you supposed to be working?" Why have I not received my order" he barks out loudly getting the stares of people.

"So..sorry sir" he apologized quickly not wanting to attract the manager.

"You were happily flirting with my wife in my presence, what audacity? Where is the manager of this place?" He continued loudly..

The man looked at Bella for assistance but bella just sat there watching the two of them with a blank face. She was enjoying this.

"I'm so sorry sir. Please keep your voice down, please I don't want to get into trouble" he begged almost kneeling.

David only hissed irritated.

"Get us a glass of orange juice and a plate of yam and pepper soup with assorted meats" Bella finally said with a straight face like nothing ever happened.

"Okay ma" the man says shakingly and leaves immediately.

As soon as he leaves, Bella burst out laughing. David was still pissed off as he looked at her laughing.

"Your face is so hilarious" she continued laughing. She definitely won this round.

David 1 – Bella 1

She attempts to touch his hand but he pushes it off which makes her smile more.

The order was brought but by another waiter. The man must have been too ashamed to come back. They began eating silently.

Throughout the meal... Bella brought conversations which David refused to say a word. He pushes her hands off anytime it touches him. He kept giving her silent treatment still they finished at the restaurant and went to their hotel.

Bella takes her bath and lies down on the Kings size bed in the large room. She wasn't too bothered about David because she knew he would come around soon enough.

She was almost off to the Dreamland when an arm wrapped around her body.

He brought his mouth to her ears and says softly.."what do you think you are doing?"

"Sleeping?"

"Oh no you don't, we still have some scores that needs to be settled"

"What happened to the silent treatment?"

"I thought of a better way for a payback"

"And that would be?"

He turns her around and kissed her. Just as she was about to do same, he leaves her lips and places kisses on her neck. She moans in response and lets her arms roam through his bare back.

"I felt like punching him with the way he stared at you"

He gives her a short warm kiss and leaves almost immediately when she wanted to return it. He was teased her. And she needed him.

"How else to make you jealous? Now shut up...and kiss me" she held his face with her hand and brings it to her face.

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One week later___·

The whole family arrived at the location David had taken them to. Bella was blindfolded as it was a surprise. David holds her hand and directed her forward.

"Ready?" He asked as he places his hands on the blindfolds.

"Yeah" she replied. The whole family surrounded her and Nat was taking a video of her reaction..

David removes the blindfolds and Bella opened her eyes.

What she saw made her scream in joy. It was her catering shop that was burnt down, it was completely renovated and even better than the former building. She hugs David in happiness and gives him a kiss.

"Omg, I can't believe this. Thank you so much....thank you" she says as she hugs him one more time.

"Congratulations" Nat hugs her. Mrs omotola says a congratulation message to her as well as she hugs her from her wheelchair. Mr omotola too.

They walk into the spacious building from the well cut lawn to the tiled reception and the big kitchen. Everything was with the finest quality.

"Following this, there will be a grand opening party here this evening as equipments will be brought in.

"A party? Isn't it too much?" Bella asked

"All for you babe, all for you" he replies as he gives her a light kiss.

They take a look around and return home to get ready for the party.

It was time and the place was filled to the brim. They were all dressed beautifully. They were popular dignitaries who attended through the invitation of David. Bella's workers Jane and Grace were also in attendance. Bella was this most beautiful that cool evening. She wore an off shoulder African traditional native shirt with a pair of designer jeans and a pair of black stilettos heels. She was truly an African queen.

Everyone gathered to cut the ribbon for the grand opening. David takes the microphone and gave a little speech, He thanked everyone for coming and Bella for coming into his life. He does a short prayer and cuts the ribbon with Bella by his side. Everyone claps happily and pictures were taken. They were all invited to party, eat and drink. Servers moved around with trays of drink and snacks while the speakers boomed with Nigerian hiphop songs like Abule by patoranking, woman by rema, damn by omah lay and so on.. it was really colourful.

David and bella greets invited guests as David introduces Bella to important guests and close business partners. After few minutes, Bella excuses herself to the restroom. She does her business and was closing the door when she hears a voice..

"Nice party"

Bella jumps in fear and turns around only to see her.

"What is wrong with you? You scared the living daylights out of me"

"Sorry"

"What are you doing here?, don't you know it's dangerous seeing me like this?".

"Well I wouldn't be here if you did what you had to do faster. You are taking so much time"

"Do you think it's that easy? Huh?"

"I think it is, you are the one holding back"

"Holding back on what?"

"Do you love him?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Freaking answer me, God damnit"

"I...i d..on't know wh..at you m..ean?"

"I said it. You are going soft on those people"

"I..i..."Bella was saying when she suddenly have the urge to throw up. She rushes into the restroom and released the content of her stomach into the toilet. She held Bella's hair up for her. And she was done cleaning up, she challenged Bella.

"What's wrong? What happened? Bella tell me the truth now"

Bella shaked in fear, she knew the problem she had caused, it will totally ruin everything.

She places her hands on Bella's shoulder and shakes with new urgency as she prayed it was not what she expected.

"Bella, look at me and tell me the truth, tell me the whole f*****g truth"

Bella raises her eyes to meet hers, she was sweating profusely even with the AC on, she felt fear, sadness and a little bit of happiness?

"I think I'm pregnant"

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Holla

How have this few days in 2021 been for you?

Good? bad?

It has been smooth for me and I plan to keep it that way.

BTW what do you think about this chapter? Are you confused or you have figured out something.

Let's place our guesses and see who guesses right at the end. So tell me what you think. Who is the mystery woman?. How is she related to Bella?

I also want to find out.

So here's the story I wanted to tell you about:

This happened early December last year. A family friend (my mom highschool ex-classmate) was visiting with her daughter. Her daughter was going to write an admission exam in my school here in Benin city where I stay (they live in Lagos). We all had been talking through phone, giving them directions and information on how the exam will be and what to do. The exam was on the 10th Wednesday but they were coming on the 7th Monday. My mum said it was so they could catch up and know their way around. My siblings and I were excited. We were always happy when someone comes visiting and this was double happiness because we haven't seen mother and daughter before (well.. except for my mum). My mum continuously told us that the house needs to be specially cleaned for their arrival. I was going to work then so the weekdays was not possible so we (siblings and me) fixed on Sunday after church to clean up. It was a long shot because we were having a lengthy program in church, we came home around 3:30 to 4pm, but due to the happiness of the visitors coming we cleaned anyways. I was exhausted after church, we all was but we gathered the little strength we had and cleaned really well. I was even planning to do my laundry after church but I postponed it just to clean.

Monday came and I went to work keeping it in mind that when I come back in the evening, the guest would have arrived. To tell you how excited I was I even told my boss.

To cut the long story short. Evening came and I went home. Everywhere was already dark. One of my younger sister was at the gate when I passed. I tried to listen to some unusual voice and I heard some laughing. I smiled, they must have arrived. I decided to ask my sister, I asked if they are inside and she said yes, I smiled wider. But I wasn't satisfied. I asked when did they arrived. She said not too long. I decided to go in now, I could almost imagine the reaction of everyone and the introductions. I wondered what the woman daughter looks like. I get to the door of the house and try to compose myself, I didn't want to act overexcited yunno, I wanted to act cool. I entered with a straight face, only to find my mum and my other Younger sister seated in the sitting room. There was no sign of the visitors. Maybe they were freshening up...I thought. I sat down still tranced with the thought of how I would meet them. I had to resist asking where they were and act cool.

Then my mum spoke up and says if I would not greet her. I laughed, said sorry and greeted her and that I was lost in thought. Then my sister spoke up and said they did not come again. In my mind I was like who is she talking about? I refuse to believe it was about the visitors we were expecting. I maintained my straight face and just stared at her. She continued that they went at their aunt's place instead that lives close to the university campus. I didn't know what to say, many things ran through my mind like WTF whyyyyy???? I didn't even know how I managed not showing any emotions but deep down my heart was crying *inserts heartbreak emoji*. The disappointment was just too much. Still trying to maintain the whatever I don't care attitude I retorted with "who asked you?"

My mum agreed with me and was like I wonder. I got up, carried myself and entered my room. I fell on the bed and hit the bed multiple times in anger. I looked at the room and how organised it was and it made me more pissed. I brought out clothes from my wardrobe and scatter it around. I scattered the already made bed too.i didn't even know what to feel. To tell you how heartbroken I was I didn't say a thing about the cancelled visitation till 2 days later. I told my family and we all laughed our hearts out ....and yes, my younger sister who lied to me was thought a lesson.

I hope you smiled reading this. Cause I did.

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