The Devil In You

04

RAYMOND'S POV

A very busy week indeed, thank God it's weekend I have all the rest I need in the whole world.

It started when I spend the whole night sleeping in the couch, is this how I got to take care of my family, working non stopping the whole week and end up sleeping like an elephant in the couch.

I learnt some of the reasons why many homes are divided, lack of communication is part of it and as well included in the main reasons.

Well I pray I play my cards well and my wife to also understands the fact that am working for the family.

It's not actually my fault that I walk no stopping all through the week, our MD has been the one piling a lot of pending jobs to me including outside my department, maybe I am the most trusted person in the company.

It was early Wednesday morning, I was damn serious with one of the works in my office when Godfrey walk in as usual without any form of respecting the door before coming in,

"Maybe I should learn to be locking my door before you behead me one of this days, I seriously believe you can do that," I pured out angrily without raising my face to see if actually he is the one, but I can guess because no other person can come in to my office without knocking.

"It's better I take off before you mistake or took me for a murderer," he said sitting down on one of the chairs in my office,

"And don't even start with, you didn't offer me a sit," he added swinging the chair

"Like you know I was about to say that. So what do I owe this early morning visit," I replied still on my computer

"Like it's a crime to come and check on you...Don't give me that dump attitude, leaving whatever you are doing for a second isn't a crime," he bluted out as my whole focus was on my computer

"How then will you understand that you are not needed right now, Godfrey am busy not ready for your f*cking speeches now," I bombered as his staying is becoming irritating though funny making my work go easier

"Well I should guess this attitude is because you are becoming a man, married for that," he said smiling and still swinging the chair

"s**t, how did you know that because I can't remember telling you I was going to propose," I said with surprised tune and he laughed

"Surprised, well the news is everywhere, congratulations men it's not easy," he congratulated smiling

"I thought it's time for me to do that and was afraid loosing Eva to another man so I proposed," I explained

"You did well but men you gat to change yourself entirely, marriage is something else, I shouldn't scare you with all this because sometimes it favour's some, so pray it works out good for you two."

He was becoming emotional saying this things

"You should be less busy at lunch, I got some works to do just wanted to say congrats and hi to the latest groom forthcoming," He quickly change the topic.

He left before I could even think less and say something.

All this marriage talk of it been this and that, it's quite discouraging, sometimes I think about those that are going into it if actually they don't hear all this things.

I should take mine as an example, I still choose to go into this vehicle called marriage after all this discouragement from people, it's better to be a witness.

I have known Godfrey to be a very jovial and funny creature but he get down emotionally when marriage and family is the headline.

He is a good man but one bad habit about him is drug.He is addicted to drug. I don't know how he become a drug addict because he was not like that from birth. Maybe marriage.

The weekend was so lonely, it was me alone to spend the long night and pase around the room all day.

Though there is always a lot of work to do in the office, but it's better than being alone at home, it's f*****g boring.

There are many places to go like the cinemas, or even going out with the guys to drink but damn am not used to that lifestyle.

Paul have tried to lure me into not staying at home myself all the weekend but failed, he rather stays with me anytime he is not out for one or two stupid weekend hangout.

I have never seen such a party and outing addict like paul, he rather miss work than missing his outings.

After bathing and eating breakfast, I was in the sitting room trying to catch some glimpse of the new movie showing online when my phone buzz with a massage and later later ring out, I picked up and Eva spoke from the other line,

"Hey buddy, how is your weekend going darling," she asked in a joyous tone maybe something good happened

"As usual damn boring here, what's all the happiness," I replied back in a low tone

"Just happy today, well can you guess where am going," she said happily.

I can hear her steps through the phone, she is dancing, Eva is such a baby

"Going to see the girls, or one stupid outing," I replied just forcing the words out my mouth so she can't get angry

"You failed baby, okay I am coming around the house I Know you must be bored and tired,"she hurriedly spat out

"Wow, this is the first time you are saying an important thing since morning, are you coming already?" I was happy talking with boldness

"I sure knows the way to hook you up, prepare food for me am on my way," she said and hang up

Sure she knows how to make me happy, coming to stay with me throughout the weekend worth celebrating. I should prepare something to make her feel good and high she loves to be worshipped.

?EVA'S POV

Actually I was less busy at home, my parents went out on there normal weekend dates, old couple like them still know love is all about, I wish I and Raymond live like them.

Come to imagine, it's over two months since Raymond proposed, we have not had a quality time to spend together , this is supposed to be our courtship, yes we already know each other from the University but that doesn't change the fact that we need quality time now than ever.

Each time I tried visiting one or two issue pops up to scatter the arrangement, either from the office or family. My parents don't know I am not supposed to be stick to them as I am now, I need all the space in the whole world to build my future home and that happens only when I am with Raymond, but they are still afraid of me getting pregnant before wedding, this is 21st century for crying out loud, getting pregnant bis never a sin after all I have a fiancee.

The door was not locked when I got to his house, he is already expecting someone so no need locking the door. He is not in the sitting room when I got there, I dropped my luggages at the sitting room and start looking for him,

"Sweetheart were are you?" I called from the sitting room then I heard noice in the kitchen and I turn towards the kitchen.

I like Raymond for many things, but specially, he always do everything within his reach to make sure I am happy.

He is at it again cooking for me, oh my God I love this dude.

Maybe he didn't here me when I called, he is busy with the pot of food on fire. It was a beautiful sight to behold, I stood at the kitchen door watching him run around, to the drawer and then to the pot on fire. I went inside and sit at the table in front of his chopping board.

"It's nice watching you cook," I said and he was shocked when he raised his head and saw me

"Babe, you frightened me, when did you come?" he said coming close to his chopping board

"Not quite long," I replied trying to jump down from the table.

He approached me and placed a warm and hungry kiss on my lips, I welcomed his lip into mine but then realize there is a pot on fire I disengaged myself from him and whispered into his ear,

" Mr chefs pot of food will soon be burnt if he continues." I jumped down holding him

"Then I wouldn't mind using you as our lunch,"he replied as we laugh.

He continued with his cutting as I opened the pot to view the content, gracious the aroma was appetizing,

"You know am gonna build a fast food restaurant for you," I said turning to his direction

"Whatever my queen want is my pleasure," he replied making me feel much important

"I can't wait to eat your food after what seems like a decade, can I help?" I offered

" Sure," he replied leaving the knife for me to chop the vegetables while he do the cooking.

PAUL'S POV

The weekend was going fine though my stubborn friend has refuse to come to the party with me.

Raymond is f*****g annoying, sometimes I get to wonder if actually he is a man or a girl disguising himself to be a man.

This has been his normal low-key weekend, he only goes out on a special event or any special occasion that demands his presence, well that was not for this weekend because their is no schedule so he need to spend all his time and weekend at home.

I had offer he follows me to a party but he bluntly refuse.

The party was hosted for my very long time friend who just come back from abroad.

Their were many dignitaries at the party, sweet girls with big ass and fresh bobs, I was attracted to a particular girl, she is light skinned, rounded face, a very well shaped size wow she is amazing, I can't wait to hold her waist and sway it in front of me, I need to hurry up or she get lost.

Nature seems to be good to me, everything was so fast, I went to get some win from the bar, we collided at the entrance of the door the wine in my hand fall down, she was coming in probably to get something but who was at forth?, that was a question for another day,

"Oh my bad, am so sorry I was in a hurry and I didn't notice you on time,"she apologized

I was lost and carried away by her beauty that I did not even notice when she was done apologizing.

" Hey are you okay?" She asked with a worried face

" Hu..hum.. yeah yes I am," I starmered

She nodded and quickly walk out and comes back with a cleaning maid who cleared the broken bottles.

She was about walking out when I called back,

"Sorry for what happened, I am Paul," I introduced

"Tracy," she said walking out

"Tracy what about we meet after the party," I requested walking behind her

"That's cool, till then,"

she replied

She increased her walk and disappeared in a room maybe that is the kitchen.

I went back to the bar and collected another wine and walk back to the party.

All my prayer this time was the party to be over, God finally answered I was the happiest person on the planet earth.

Most of the guest are trooping out of the arena and a few people was still there.

I saw Tracy commanding some girls who are packing a set of dishes into bulk, I walk to her,

" Hi Tracy, good you are still here," I said putting on the best smile in the whole world

" Hi, I am a little busy that's why I couldn't make it as agreed earlier coming to see you,"she said with her main focus on the girls

"No problem, so do you mind if we talk now," I was becoming angry because her attention was else where

Oh am sorry Paul, what about I give you my numbers and we get to chatt later," she offered and for once looked at me

"That is better," I accepted.

She put in her digit in my phone and I left after dialing the number.

I couldn't that girl off my mind till I get home, calling Raymond bis the best option now.

I dialed his number and he didn't pick, he connect at the third time,

"Hey men was up," he asked, with the help of science I knew he is extra happy

"Raymond what's all about the happy mood activated, I was expecting that low thin voice but no," I said as I slumps on the bed

" Nothing serious, just having Eva by the weekend," he chuckled

" That's great, well I guess my Tracy will be by me next weekend," I said smiling to myself

"And who is Tracy, a crush at the party?" he asked

"Damn yes, so pretty,"I added

" Congrats men, it won't be a big deal making her see your angelic side," he laughed

"What's so funny, my friend criticize me?, Well Raymond enjoy your weekend and today's night," I said and hang up

What a stressful party, time to sleep will be out on a date tomorrow.