Episode 8
Who is Alice?’ Tony asked
‘oh! She is my wonderful cousin’ Ansa announced.
‘really?’
‘yes. She is coming with her son i guess. Today is
saturday right? No school’ Ansa said sipping his red
label.
‘where is her husband?’ Tony asked. It was strange
for him to ask such a question, he knew.
Ansa shook his head ‘she’s got none’
Tony was about sipping his drink but he dropped the
cup
‘what? Then how come she has a son?’
‘well, its such a long and pathetic story. Her fiance
died a week to their wedding. It was after his death,
she knew she was pregnant.’ Ansa narrated
‘wow! I can imagine how she felt’
‘really, i tried my possible best to comfort her, but it
was impossible. She was miserable’
‘hmmm’ Tony sighed
‘i pity her but she must have gotten over it by now. I
mean she must have gotten re-married’
Ansa only chuckled ‘Alice doesnt want to get married.
We have all tried convincing her all through. She isnt
giving it a second thought. We are tired.’
‘thats not good. She needs to remarry’
Ansa laughed ‘what about you? Are you planning on
marrying again?’
‘i am a man Ansa. She is a lady. There’s a huge
difference you know. I can choose to get married
anytime of my life and i will see someone. But she’s a
lady. And time wont wait for her. By the way, how old
is she?’
’29.’
‘she’s not that young again.’
‘forget about Alice, lets talk about you. Who is the
lady that you are currently?’ Ansa asked.
Tony looked up ‘none’
‘really? But you just broke up with one right?’
‘not really. I havent dated since Naomi passed away.’
Alice dressed up in a blue-green tight gown which
made her look sexy. She applied a little make-up and
she was ready to go.
Felix was waiting patiently for his mother. Felix was
cute just like his father and intelligent.
Alice and Felix left the house holding hands and
chatting like long lost friends. If not for Felix’s age
and size, one would have thought they were in a
relationship. A black camry pulled up before them.
Gilbert came down and rushed to where they were.
‘you again?’ Alice asked as the memories of last time
flashed through her. She felt a great urge to slap him
but contained herself.
‘Alice, i was on my way to your house’ Gilbert said
with a smile as he looked at the curious eyes of Felix.
‘havent i told you never to come close to me again?
Stay away from me, jerk!’ Alice said angrily.
‘Alice, if it was about last time, i’m so sorry. Forgive
me, i lost my temper.’
‘to hell with you and your apology. Be reminded that
this is a public place and my son is also here. Do you
want to be embarrassed?’ Alice said
‘i am so sorry Alice. You know i love you. I never
meant to hurt you’ Gilbert said as he went on his
knees not minding the busy street. People walked past
and spoke in hush tones. Alice was embarrased.
‘i am so sorry Alice. Pardon me’
Felix raised a brow. Alice was angry. She didnt want
this. She dragged Felix along but Gilbert stopped her,
dragging her to his arms. Alice pushed him away,
raising her hands to slap but her hands stopped
midway.
‘Gilbert, what part of stay away from me, dont you
understand? For your information, i am going on a
date. I wont let you spoil the moment. Leave me
alone!’
She walked away as briskly as she can, boarded a
taxi and drove away.
‘mother, who was that uncle?’ Felix asked.
Alice forced a smile.
‘its no one. Forget about him.’
‘okay,where are we going to?’
‘its a surprise’
‘really, Tony you and Maria are something else. I cant
imagine that you two dont want progress in your…….’.
Ansa’s phone rang and he picked it up and after
speaking for awhile, hung up.
‘Alice and her son is here.