Olamide dreaded what was to come. What if this woman dies? he asked himself. He would surely be blamed for it. He turned to look at the woman at the back of the driver's seat severally to see if she was still breathing oblivious to the fact that Fola was right beside him.
Fola was studying him closely and she saw worry written all over his face. "I never knew Olamide could be this caring", she thought to herself and the thoughts almost made her laugh out loud.
In no time, they got to the hospital and they were asked to wait at the reception while the woman was taken into one of the wards.
Relief washed through Olamide's face when the doctor announced that the old woman was going to be fine.
"It was the shock that made her unconscious. But she is fine now, you can go in and see her", the doctor told them smiling.
After making sure that the woman was fine, he paid the bills and took her home.
They were supposed to go to a polo club before the incident which delayed them and it was getting late already so Olamide drove to his father's house.
It was the first time Fola was entering the mansion and she couldn't help but gasp at the sight before her. The mere thought of living in the house someday after her marriage with Olamide excites her.
She was gradually realizing her dreams of being a classical woman living in a big house. She was no longer the Fola who was always in need.
They go shopping virtually every week.
Having a taste of affluence, she was ready to feel among when school resumed. There was a possibility school would reopen by April because the issue between ASUU and FG was about to be resolved.
Fola and Olamide were about to venture into Mr. Garba's room when they came across Bisi, the cook who informed them of Mr. Garba's absence.
Olamide instructed Bisi to serve them while they settled on the dining table. Fola was famished and she silently blessed Olamide when she heard his instructions to Bisi.
The food was served and Fola rejoiced in her heart that it was her favorite. She ate heartily and belched carelessly. Olamide stared at her and they both laughed.
They were beginning to feel free with each other. Fola also recalled the day Olamide unconsciously farted and she laughed more.
"Why are you laughing?", Olamide asked her suspiciously.
"Nothing."
"There is something, what is it?", he questioned again.
"I remembered the day you........"
"Never mind telling me again", he interrupted, feeling embarrassed.
Fola giggled seeing his embarrassed face. She laughed more till he joined in laughing.
They got up from the dining area and went to the sitting room. "Mind if we watch a movie before you go home", he demanded.
"Sure", she said, checking her wristwatch. She left home around 10 pm and it was already half past 6 pm. She then remembered telling her father she would return before dusk but quickly waved it away.
She sat down on the sofa opposite the television and he sat beside her.
Fola was engrossed in the movie on African magic and there was silence before Fola broke it with her eyes still glued to the TV.
"This girl is super crazy. Imagine what she is doing to the poor guy", she was met with silence and she turned to look at Olamide who was sitting right beside her. He was staring at her and it made her feel uncomfortable.
She was about to ask him what the matter was when he slammed his lips on hers. Her eyes widened in shock.
He kissed her lips and used his tongue to explore the insides of her mouth. He kept on kissing her till he ran out of breath. He broke the kiss to catch his breath for a while and he kissed her again.
This time around, it was not a surprise to Fola, she was expecting him to kiss her again. His right hand was around her shoulder and the left hand roamed her body starting from her bare legs. He was about to raise her short gown to have access to her body parts when Fola came out of her reverie.
"No", she shouted as she stood up.
"What is it?", he asked, recovering from the kiss.
"What were you about to do?", she asked him back and was met with silence. "Are you trying to have sex with me? Was that your intention?"
"Fola.......", he stuttered and ended up short of words.
"Just answer me with a yes or no", she yelled.
"Yes Fola, I am a man and I need you to satisfy my urges since you are my wife-to-be."
"And so what? You must be crazy. I am out of here", she said and stormed out of the house.
He was at her heels as he screamed back at her. "You did not object to it when I kissed you."
Fola was at the front door already and she turned back with mouth agape at his utterances.
She turned to her heels again and ran out with tears streaming down her eyes.
"Fola, I am sorry", he shouted and ran after her. He was lucky enough to meet her struggling with the huge gate and he hugged her from behind.
"I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt or make you cry."
"Let go of me, you bastard!", she screamed while struggling to free herself from his grip.
"I'm truly sorry and I promise you this will never repeat itself. Not until you are ready for this", he said with a pathetic look.
Fola cleaned her tears and replied, "Just let me go home".
"No, you can't go home like this babe. I am sorry, please forgive me."
Fola gave him a last look as she succeeded in opening the gate and off she went.