Episode 13
Tony hugged his mother-in-law and exchanged little
plesantries with her before facing Maria.
‘Maria, listen to me, i didnt go on a date so i dont
know what you are talking about.’ Tony said but
Maria refused to listen.
Nneka frowned ‘and even if he went on a date, what is
your business eh?’
‘dad will never disrespect mum, thats how much he
loved her and even if he tries to, i will never allow
that!’ she said sternly. Tony was mad. He couldnt
believe Maria could be so rude to him or anyone else.
‘shut up Maria. The next time you speak to me in
such a manner again, i will make sure i deal with you!’
he said angrily. Nneka looked at Maria in disgust
‘you are a shame and disgrace Maria. I am
disappointed in you and you also Tony, i can see you
are not doing a good job with Maria. She has no
manners, no regards, nothing. If Naomi was here, she
wouldnt have been so ill-mannered’ she sighed and
left.
Tony looked at Maria in disappointment.
‘Maria, you just proved to me that i was never a good
father to you. Be prepared, whenever your
grandmother leaves you go with her.’ he said and left.
Tears filled Maria’s eyes. She began to sob quietly
calling her mother’s name till she fell asleep on the
couch.
Tony relaxed on his bed thinking of the days event.
Stella occupied most of his thoughts and Maria
occupied little. He was still deep in thoughts when he
heard a knock on the door. The door opened slowly
and Nneka entered. She smiled at him, he smiled
back.
‘so you havent slept? I just came to check on you.
‘She sat down on his bed.
‘thanks mother. I was just about to sleep’ Tony said
‘okay, i just wanted to speak to you about a crucial
matter. I hope you wouldnt mind?’ she asked
‘not at all’
‘okay, are you planning to be single forever?’ she
asked. Tony looked down. She drew closer to him.
‘look Tony, i take you as a son and there’s no way i
can stand seeing my child in this pathetic situation
and i will not interfere’ she said. Tony kept quiet.
‘you are fourty already Tony. Its no joke. Before you
know it you are fifty. Luckily by then Maria will be
married and settled by then. What about you? Wont
you get married eh?’ she asked.
‘its not as if i dont want to get married but Maria
doesnt want another woman here. You saw the little
stunts she pulled a while ago right? I’m concerned
about my daughter.’ Tony said
‘you cant let a little child dictate for you what to do
with your life. Do not listen to her and besides that
girl sure needs some discipline and i will make sure i
give her some tomorrow.’ she said.
Tony smiled ‘please, dont be too harsh on Maria, she
is just a kid.’
‘you are doing this girl no good with the way you are
training her. Be warned.’
Tony shrugged.
‘as i was saying Tony, think of yourself.’ she said and
kept quiet.
‘its not as if i have not seen a lady i am interested in
but you know, i cant seem to forget Naomi, somehow
she is stuck in my head’
‘and she will continue to get stuck in your head if you
dont choose to forget her and move on son’
‘i saw one lady today. I am inlove with her, she gave
me her card but i’m still contemplating whether to
call her or not because of Maria’ he said
Nneka smiled ‘make sure to call her. Its good to know
you are falling inlove for a second time. Fate has
given you a second chance!’ she exclaimed
Nneka and Tony laughed before Nneka wished him
good night and left.
She got to her and smiled wickedly to herself
‘its all about to begin………’
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