Episode 2
Melanie has enjoyed her visit to the Pope family because what she got was what she never expected and by the time she and Ron’s sis whose name she got to know as perry came out, she was already free and joyous like she was in her own mother’s small apartment, she and perry come out to meet Mrs Pope and the other Lady whose name she still hasn’t known were still seated and now playing card, on sighting her, their mother asks them to excuse them so they can talk and the two sisters leave going out of the house…..
“Sit down” the woman says to her asking her to join her in the big Couch in the living room
“Don’t be afraid…. sit” Mel sits and the woman’s smile gives her a little confidence
“Melanie right?”
“Yes mum….Melanie Fina”
“Are you from around here”
“Not really mum….I’m from Ombaci ”
“Oh! I see, and your parents”
“Huh!…. I have never really met my Dad because I was told he’s late but I live and grew up with my mother”
“Is she in government position or something” Mel knew where this was headed to and she becomes a little uneasy but she has to tell her
“No mum…..she’s not, just a home stay mother” Mrs pope raises her eyebrows high
“Forgive me for asking but I’m only asking because I want to know the woman my son fell madly in love with…. how did you two meet anyways”
“I met him a few months ago but it was just an encounter, he was asking for a direction and I happened to be going on his way so that’s how we met” the woman eyes are from up and down making her feel too poor again
“How old are you”
“I’m eighteen Mum”
“Good…..my son is twenty eight and our first son….it would be good if his relationship isn’t scandalous at all….what do you normally do on Saturdays”
“I help my mother in her small shop”
“Good…..I want to take you out shopping and I won’t take no for an answer” now Mel is so confused, one minute it’s like this woman doesn’t like her but the next minute she’s sweet, making her so confused but taking her shopping is extreme, she can’t accept
“Thanks mum….but I can’t accept this ”
“Why not…. you’re my son’s girlfriend and I’m sure he will want you to be his wife in the future” she keeps quiet and the woman pushes near her taking her hands in hers
“Look, if you’re afraid your Mum will not allow you to go out on a Saturday because you need to be in the shop them don’t worry, I will talk to her”
“No no no…mum please don’t”
“Why?….. is it because she doesn’t know about this relationship?” she keeps quiet again
“I told you this and I’m going to say it again, my son is a public figure and you have no idea how much a Media house will earn just to know something little about his Private life” Mel is quite again
“I take this silence to be a yes and no more saying about this” Mel smiles and Mrs Pope can tell she’s truly beautiful and what a shame she can’t accept this forbidden relationship….. just then Ron and his father come down to join them, he’s instantly happy to see his ever complicated mother getting along so well with Melanie, he sits next to her and pinches her playfully as his Father clears his throat
“Melanie… once again you’re so much welcome to this family”
“Thank you Sir”
“No no… you’re my daughter and no need to be so formal with me, call me Dad if you don’t mind” she and Ron smile
“I hope you’re staying for dinner” Mel looks at Ron, this wasn’t part of their deal and in fact she has over stayed according to what they had planned so she declines the offer
“Maybe the next time…. I have to get back home”
“Oh sure…I forgot you’re still your mother’s little girl” they all laugh to that and she says she has to get going, Ron gets up picking the keys and they head out of the house with perry running after them saying they can’t leave without saying goodbye to her………….
“What do you think of her” minister asks his wife
“Beautiful… she’s beautiful but I’m afraid”
“Stop right there….I married you without thinking of my position in the society so this shouldn’t be a concern” she immediately shuts up………..
Ron and Mel drive home almost in silence as Mel says she still can’t forgive him for what he just did to her in a day…..they arrive in her small compound and he packs the car, before he could come out to open the door for her, she opens and jumps out of the jeep
“Good night” she tries to walk away but he runs after her and holds her by the arm, resting her back on the avocado tree in their compound
“Are you going to let me go just like that”
“Please…. Ron, we can’t stand in this position, my mum shall be home soon”
“I don’t care….how long are we going to hide this beautiful thing we share, especially from your mother” he is now leaning so close and she’s all so scared to death and tries to get away from him but he rests his heavy self on her that she just can’t get away
“Are you still mad at me for what I did…I know I have so much to explain but this isn’t the right time or place”
“No…but please let me go”
“On one condition though…. you have to give me a kiss” he said
“But you know that is not possible. I’m not brought up to engage in such kind of things for now as long as I am still unmarried”
“But we are going to get married at the end of the day, please allow me to kiss you”
“And I said it can’t happen” she replied
Ron was still bent on kissing her as he moves closer to her and that was when Melanie’s mother appeared
“Melanie….” her mother who has just come home from the shop calls out to her. They both stand facing her mother so embarrassed…. Ron holds onto her hand tightly and he is very ready to face the music with her
“Mother…..”
“Where did I go wrong” Ofelia can’t come to terms with the sight she just met
“I can explain” Ron tries to come to her rescue but Ofelia doesn’t want to hear his voice and neither does she want to see him around
“Get out of my home… right this minute” he doesn’t want to go but Mel urges him to go which he finally did at last
“Is this what I sent you in school to learn?”
“No mother but I can explain”
“Of course you can but I don’t want to hear it..it’s your life and thank you for killing me like your useless father did” Ofelia walks into the house leaving Mel feeling so bad and dirty… how can she even convince her mum that they haven’t gone that far in this relationship….. she finally follows her mother in the house anyways
“Mother…. can we talk”
“No Fina……you’re so free to do whatever you want with your life and body but please have some dignity because this house is still mine and I make the rules here so I demand some respect”
“Mother please, he’s not just any other man but he’s my boyfriend and he’s decent” her mother abandons what she’s doing and faces her
“You’re eighteen and a big girl….. all I’m asking from you is to be careful with all these men…you’re a very beautiful girl and don’t let that carry you away because men are Savage, he will leave you all broken and bruised you will see, I’m talking out of experience” she keeps quiet
“Can I at least get to meet him and know the man my daughter is in love with?” she wasn’t expecting this and she’s so delighted their relationship is just accepted from both sides, she runs to her room to give Ron the exciting news…..
To be continued
