As I listened in on their conversation, I couldn't help but feel threatened. The second woman was at least twice my size and of course, a bouncer was twice of her size and pure muscle!Lara took my hand and dragged me out before they looked too closely at us."Calm down, I'm sure no one knows who exactly the mysterious ex is." She whispered as we hightailed it out of there.I hoped to God that was true. In fact, I felt like I had overstayed my welcome. I decided to look for Bassey and take him up on his escape plan. So many guests began to leave their seat and I realised the reception was about to take place. I stiffened when I spotted the newly weds heading towards my direction. As they walked across the room, well wishers stopped to greet them. I tried to change direction but it was too late, there were too many people in the way and the newly wedded couple had already seen us"Eni…you came." Akin grinned. “This is my wife, Funmi.”That smile… the one that made me let my guard down

Sunday, 27th March 2016 I was anxious all morning. I barely got any sleep and my thoughts drifted far even during church service. I had just left church and was limping slightly in my sandals. I had cleaned the wound on my foot the previous night but it still stung a little. My phone rang as I tried to flag down a taxi. “Hello?” I answered without checking the caller ID. “Hello, Eniola. It’s me, Simon.” “S-Simon…?” “Have you heard the news?” His voice was subdued. “I heard…but I don’t want to believe it.” “The car was completely wrecked, Bode didn't make it. He gave up the ghost before they got them to the hospital. Daniel is still in a coma.” “Oh no… no, no, no. Simon, I’m so sorry.” “None of this is your fault. The accident… no one saw it coming.” “How… how did it happen?” “The trailer driver was drunk.” Simon clenched his jaw. “Bode and my brother had to suffer for his actions.” Simon’s words hit me like a fright train. I felt numb. Maybe I did see it coming. Back at his

Thursday 28th April, 2016I collapsed unto the sofa when I returned from the hospital, exhausted and weak. A bleak, depressed feeling began to settle in my chest and I couldn't drive it away. I quickly wiped the tears that threatened to fall. I was tired of crying.In the bathroom, I splashed my face with water and changed my clothes. My mind went to the empty apartment building a few floors up from mine and I felt empty again.First my father then Daniel. The two men who hold an important place in my life.My dad had always been a strong, unmovable presence in my life ever since I was a child and I had never really thought of the day I wouldn't have either of my parents anymore. It always seemed like a blurry, distant future that was too far away to think of but now, it hit me with such heart rending clarity that it could become my reality.Then there was Daniel, the boss who seemed so unattainable and far out of my league but was proving himself to have all the qualities I wanted in

I couldn’t sleep a wink the previous night after Simon’s call. I had imagined a thousand and one different scenarios of what it would be like when I finally saw Daniel awake. I spent most of the day psyching myself up for later that evening. I stood in front of the hospital doors and took a deep breath before I walked in.I made my way to Daniel’s room without any resistance. The guard didn’t bother me this time, he even gave me a little nod which I reciprocated. I sat by Daniel's bedside and gently held on to his hand.A nurse walked in and smiled at me in greeting. I returned the gesture. “I heard he was awake, why is he still asleep?” I asked.“Yes, he woke up in the early hours of today but he is just resting now. He is out of the coma and he is in a much more stable condition than before.”I nodded in relief. The nurse left shortly afterwards and once more I was alone with Daniel. I knew he couldn't hear me, that was what gave me the confidence to say some of the things I could

Daniel leaned back to get a good look at my face and frowned.“Did you just ask me about… my wife?”“Yes,” I jumped to my feet as I shoved him away in the process. I ignored his wince of pain and focused on my exasperation. “You wear a wedding ring on your finger for crying out loud. So, how can you tell me these things without me questioning your character and the very existence of another woman you must have pledged your life to. You’re nothing but scum of the earth!”“Eniola… I never said I…”Gone was the romantic mood. Daniel looked perplexed and tired. He clutched at his chest as he stood without a word and stumbled towards the coffee table where a glass of water and some pills were placed in a tray. I watched him from across the room as he gulped down the pills. “I think you should leave,” he said.“But…”“One more thing, since I'm not going to be back at the office for a while, you can have the time off.” Daniel’s business tone was back. “I was informed that you were assisting