Month: February 2022

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Final Episode – “The Dinner”

All along I thought, the problem was my brother and someone was behind her death not knowing, it was a suicide.

“Why are you now bringing this up?” I asked “I even got arrested for this and now my brother is behind bars for a crime he knows nothing about. “

“I just got hold of it, when I was going through her things.” Ampofo answered. “Look, I know I have messed up a lot, Ruth and…”

I wasn’t ready to hear it. He can keep it to himself for all I care.

“You can save that. That’s not what I want to hear right now” I said, shutting Ampofo down
“The police must get hold of this. We can’t waste anymore time”

“I’m on it” AK said. “ As we speak, The detective and I will be meeting in an hour and I can assure you that your brother will be out by the end of the day”

That was a relief to hear and indeed I trusted AK’s words. Again my emotions came over riding my thoughts.

“That’s a wonderful family you have here” I said.

“Thank you Ruth.” AK said “ I’m sorry I didn’t come clean to you but I promise I will explain everything to you once this is over”

“Well I guess we all have explanation to do” Ampofo said. At this point everything about him was just irritating me.

The only thing I could think of was being alone. The whole thing was practically too much for me.

If Vanessa only would have confided in me, things would have been different and probably she would have been alive now.

The third task on the psychologist list was for me to be able to forgive myself and open up my emotions.

I recalled some of her words – “it’s okay to be hurt because you are in love but when we get hurt, our scars should remind us that we are vulnerable when our emotions are open however when we choose to lock up those emotions, we don’t only damage ourselves but the people around us”

I found myself on the beach, thinking through this words. I felt she was right. What was the point if I hold back. I need not to be afraid of what I feel but instead, I should be afraid of what I am capable of doing when I don’t open up.

And that is what Vanessa did. She didn’t open up to talk about what she was going through and not only did she damage herself, she damaged everyone around her.

Whiles pondering on this at the cozy beach I heard someone called me from behind.

“Madam Ruth”

I turned to see it was, the least I expected, Barista.

“What are you doing here and how did you find me here “ I asked.

“I’m sorry Madam. I’ve been following you around. I wanted to have a word with you” he said.

“My family and I have decided to settle down in Nigeria and I’m very much aware that you know the relationship between your brother and I. I’m not proud of it but I think me leaving will be the best option. Kindly let him know, I came to say goodbye” Barista said.

He didn’t wait for me to say anything more. Once his message was clear, he was already on his way.

The sun was setting and I was still at the beach lost in my own thought when suddenly I heard my phone ring.

It was Vanderwal. He has been released and was already at home waiting for me. For a long time in awhile, I was super excited and I felt this was the perfect moment to execute the fourth and final task of the psychologist list.

I quickly went home and just what I expected my brother was there however, I wasn’t really expecting to see Ampofo and AK too.

To my surprise, they had set a dinner table and were all seated waiting for me. Just when I saw my brother. I hugged him and all he could say was thank you. His smile was bright and beautiful and had sparkled up his face.

Ampofo and AK had already told him about what Vanessa did and somehow he was relieved from harboring those secrets.

On my left was AK and my Right was Ampofo. My brother sat across me. He took up the wine glass and got ready to offer a toast.

“Before, I offer my toast, i think we have something to say to each other and I believe this the time.” He said

“Fine, I will go first.” Ampofo said. “I was foolish. I know. My relationship with Vanessa was close to perfect but I was just messing around on social media and that’s where i met Ruth.

I didn’t know you and Vanessa were friends and to be honest I don’t take delight in what happened to Vanessa. And I feel part of it. I’m sorry Ruth but I just can’t turn back the hands of time.”

I didn’t say a word. I took out the psychologist list and checked out task Two which was “Forgiving the one who hurt you most” and that person was no other than Ampofo.

Everyone was curious to know why i was doing that but no one had the balls to even ask. I guess I was the man in here after all.

“Ampofo, I guess we all have our shortcomings.” I said “I forgive you but it will be hard for me to forget. All the same, I’m okay”

“I guess I’m next.” AK said.

“I really don’t want to hear it. “ I stopped him.
“You‘ve already made amends by bailing out my brother and I”

Having said that, I checked out the first task on the psychologist list that was “Forgive the one you love most” and that was indeed AK.
I was left with the fourth and last.

Indeed, that task was not something I saw coming. It was a personal request from my psychologist AJ and that was “Help me go out on a date with your brother”

I had already called her, and she was on her way to my place. Apparently, she developed some kind of interest in my brother during one of our sessions where we actually spoke at length about him.

She didn’t disappoint. AJ joined the dinner and before I could formally introduce my brother to her, they had found a subject matter and was laughing at it during the entire dinner. I know my brother, he doesn’t laugh out loud with a lady unless he likes the lady and I guess that was what was happening.

I climaxed the dinner by getting myself intoxicated with wine. I did that deliberately though.

I didn’t even know I had passed out. I only woke up around 10 AM at the sound of plates clinging to each other and giggles coming from the kitchen.

I wore my morning coat and headed to the kitchen and guess what, It was Vanderwal and AJ doing the dishes together. Apparently those two had spent the night together.

Love really goes where love is. I found myself smiling.

So I must say, this diary did had a happy ending for the people around me but not really me.

Finding love for myself was something I was still opened to and hoped that in no time, I may find one- I wasn’t desperate though but I was just hoping to find one.

THE END!!!

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Twelve (12) – “Pain and Agony”

What the hell was he doing here? I asked myself.

Ampofo looked surprised to see me and coincidentally, he is also the second task on the psychologist list.

“What a surprise to see you here” AK asked.

“Well, we have my brother to thank for that, and how the hell do you two know each other” I asked.

“Why would you ask that question. I’m more into this case than you think” AK said.

Miz T, felt lost about the whole thing and all she had to do was excuse herself with her son leaving me with my two so called lovers.

“Anyway, you got to pull some strings and bail my brother out. He has been arrested for the murder of Vanessa….” I said

“We know that” Ampofo interrupted. “We were planning to see you though. There’s something you need to know about your friend’s demise”

“He’s right. I think you should sit down and listen to this” Ak said.

I immediately sat down and Ampofo brought out a phone. I immediately recognized that it was that of Vanessa.

He pressed a button and placed it on a table for me to listen to a recording that Vanessa did before she died.

“If you are listening to this, then I guess I’m no more” – From recorded Voice

I immediately noticed it was Vanessa’s voice. I kept on listening attentively.

“I have lived my life in full smiles. Smiles that covered the true pains I felt within. Pains and agony that was built on a foundation of love. It was my love that brought me this pain.

“My first Love, who happened to be my best friend’s step brother – Vanderwal, treated me like a queen and respected me for the woman that I am.

Until I betrayed his trust and cheated on him with Ampofo. And that was enough to bring out the beast in him. He beat me up out of the pain I put him through.

He couldn’t take it any longer. I damaged him beyond repairs.

He then decided to move on with life and live abroad. All because of me, he couldn’t take the pains of loosing me that he got himself into drugs.

He swore never to tell anyone about what I did to him. He felt I was his weakness. I wasn’t proud of what I did, I had been living with this guilt till now.

I thought my friend was deliberately dating Ampofo just because she wanted to avenge what I did to his brother but again I was wrong.

I put my friend in pains just because I was selfish. I am the problem and I don’t think I can even forgive myself for this. I can’t anymore, that’s why I’m choosing to end this.

I’m sorry that I have to take everyone close to me through pains. It’s all over now. I’m ending it all.

I don’t deserve to be among the living.” – Recorded Voice.

Tears rolled down my cheeks. How could She have done that. All along I thought, the problem was my brother and someone was behind her death not knowing, it was a suicide.

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Eleven (11) – “Lover’s Clash”

The next thing I heard was the shot of a gun which quickly followed by a short scream that was very familiar with my brother’s voice.

I quickly rushed to the back door only to see that Vanderwal have been cuffed by the police led by Detective Ama.

Apparently, my brother tried escaping but the police fired a warning shot and out of fear he screamed.

There was little I could do. I urged Vanderwal to tell the police the truth surrounding Vanessa’s death and this caught Detective Ama’s attention.

“Is there anything you want me to do before I put you behind bars” She asked my Brother.

“Go on, tell her” I urged.

“I’m not the killer you looking for. You have the wrong guy. It’s our gardener Barista” Vanderwal said.

“Well, he is a matter of interest in this case and he is on our radar. As a matter of fact, my investigation will prove your innocence or not but for now, you are our prime suspect” she said.

They drove off together with my brother in their car.

I need to get my brother out. That was not his place. He is doing everything best to rewrite his wrong and the only person he can count on is me and no one else.

To help my brother meant I needed to involve the very one I thought of avoiding – My Ex – AK.

And guess what, he is the first task on my psychologist list. I guess I have to kill two birds with one stone.

I made a quick visit to the police station to see my brother who gave me all the details and how i could locate AK.

The very next day, I was on my way to see him. Meeting AK could trigger my vulnerability but I knew I had to be stronger.

I have to be strong and fight for my brother’s freedom. I have to be strong and make sure I bring justice to whoever murdered my best friend and lastly I had to be strong for myself.

It was a beautiful compound embellished with beautiful sunflower garden.

I walked towards the door and pressed the doorbell. In no time, a young boy came to answer the door. He should be about 8 years and indeed he had the resemblance of AK.

There was no doubt that, that could be his son. There was only one way to find out.

“Hello dear, how are you” I asked the young boy.

“I’m fine.” He responded politely.

“Is your father there? “ I asked

Then he nodded. Just then I heard a female voice calling the young boy.

“Felix, Felix, how many times do I have to warned you not to answer the door” She said and eventually came to the door where I was.

She was gorgeous. That must be his wife.

“Hi, how may I help you” She asked.

“My name is Ruth, I’m after AK, whom I believe is your husband” I answered

“Oh yes, you are right. He actually have a visitor, but you can come in” She said.

I must admit, this lady was really nice and welcoming.

“I’m Debby Tagoe, my friend calls Mis T. I’m sure we may have to be friends since you are friends with my husband” She said.

Right there I knew She was a talker. After a quick handshake, she went in to call her husband.

AK came out and to my surprise, Ampofo also followed him.

What the hell was he doing here? I asked myself.

To be Continued.

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Ten (10) – “The Siren”

I got stunned by his words. I didn’t see this coming.

“How do you expect me to believe that” I asked.

“You still don’t get it, do you? Vanderwal said.
“He threatened to get raid of her when I was trying to make things right between you two. He got it all wrong. But I took his threats for granted and I feel I’m to be blamed for all this because I saw it coming.”

“How did you even get yourself involved with Barista? I didn’t know you to be that type” I asked.

The moment this question popped up, my step brother took a deep breath and asked me to sit down.

He pulled the coffee table closer and sat on it, right across me.

“You may have to listen and listen carefully.” He said.
“Mum’s last words before she died was for me to protect you and that’s what I have been doing always.

We all have our flaws and mine was my abusive nature. And when the opportunity came for me to travel abroad, I thought that will help me battle with that nature of mine.

I saw myself among bad company and soon I became a drug addict. My addiction was so severe that I used every single dime I earned to buy drugs.

Not that I wanted to, but my addiction was just not controllable. I ran into debts that I couldn’t just pay. My life was in danger, I only had a week to finish off my debts or I will be killed if possible.

Of course, my debtor gave me another option and In returned, I will get all the drugs I wanted and also everything I owed will be forgiven. And the option was to sleep with him.

Not once, not twice but it happened severally. Not that I wanted to, but I didn’t see any other option. My life was in danger.

Somehow, someone within our gang snitched me to the police that I was doing drugs. Eventually I was arrested and got deported.

So you see, I didn’t come back at my own will, I was deported. I thought my troubles would have stayed in the states but it came along with me.

I found myself now wanting to sleep with men and that’s how come I got hooked with Barista. “

Just when he was about to finish. We heard the police siren coming in. They were close by.

I had to protect my brother and we both knew they were coming after him. I told him to use the back door while I try to lure them away ones they coming knocking at the door.

I quickly run towards the front door while Vanderwal tried to escape through the back door.

The next thing I heard was the shot of a gun which quickly followed by a short scream that was very familiar with my brother’s voice.

This can’t be good.

To be Continued

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Nine (9) – “Couch Time”

“Just get out, Please. I want to be alone” I said.

It all began when I met Ampofo online, then our first date was a total mess. He ended up getting accident just after he left me and eventually I got to know he was dating my best friend whom I believed was murdered by my stepbrother.

I got myself arrested and my long time missing ex, whom I’m so much in love till this very moment came to my aid and bailed me out.

And just when I thought things were moving on well, I got heartbroken again. He was even married and I failed to notice it.

Here I am, my family is torn apart, I have lost my best friend and my love life, just sucks.

So now tell me, my psychologist, how can someone broken like me, be fixed.

Just after AK left me, I needed sometime with my Psychologist. I didn’t want to be alone, my thoughts were just haunting me. And here I am, telling my psychologist my problems hoping that she will understand me.

“You know what” she said. “I would prefer you call me by my name. And don’t see me as a psychologist, see me as a friend. This is the only way can do whatever I’m about to tell you” she said.

“Fine!! Psychologist. Sorry Adwoa AJ right?” I said.

“You can call me AJ for now” she said. “Now, it’s good you’ve recognized that you’re broken and guess what, every broken thing can be fixed”

“How do you fix me, just tell me” I said, I was so desperate and if there are solutions to my problems, I was ready to do whatever it takes.

Then she picked up a sheet of paper and started writing on it. After, she handed over the paper to me.

“These are four days task on the sheet of paper for you. Do it. And that will end it all” Aj said.

I took a close look at the task, which seemed quite daring but I was ready to give in my all.

It was just about 10:50pm when I finally got to my doorstep. I took sometime for myself to take few shots of tequila just to clear off my head before getting home.

Upon my arrival, Vanderwal had returned and was seated on the sofa with his face buried in his arms.

“Where have you been” I asked. “You so heartless, you abandoned me when I got arrested? How could you?

I was just pouring out my frustration yet he never said a word.

“Say something!! Vanderwal !!! I need answers. Tell me what happened to Vanessa, talk to me before I call the police” I threatened.

He got up and walked towards me, that was when I saw he had been really weeping.

“I never abandon you, sister. I can’t do that.” He said with tears in eyes. I have never seen this side of him. He looked so sad and damaged.

“Have you even asked yourself, how AK got to know you were arrested? “ he questioned me
“It was all me. I knew you had nothing to do with this. I can’t abandon you.”

He was making sense. But there was more to it than the answers he was giving.

“And how could you believe I had a hand in Vanessa’s death – How could you” he asked.

“Then how do you explain the bracelet in your bedroom.” I asked.

“She gave it to me herself. I’m not the killer for crying out loud” He answered “Barista is”

I got stunned by his words. I didn’t see this coming.

To be Continued.

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Eight (8) – “Open Wounds”

When he saw me, I could tell from his eyes, he wanted me, just like I did. I walked straight to him, sat on his laps facing him, and immediately planted a kiss on his lips.

I felt his hand on my waist. His grip was so firm. Our lips were locked up. How I held his head while kissing him said it all – I MISS HIM.

Soon, my kissing followed with soft moans. I was totally out of control and all I wanted was him.

I held back and stopped kissing him. I wanted to catch a glimpse of his eyes.

“I love you AK” I whispered. Then I kissed him again. This time around, I got more naughty. I wanted to feel him below. Slowly, with a single hand, i unzipped his trouser and slowly held onto his manhood.

This was not my AK. There was no erection at all. What I thought should be rigid and firm, was rather on a holiday.

Well, I gave in my all by kissing him more and stroking his manhood but there wasn’t even a tick or a twitch.

Suddenly, AK couldn’t take it anymore, he pushed me away and got up. He then zipped his trouser back and that was when I began to feel embarrassed.

Maybe I rushed into this or AK didn’t find me attractive any longer. I felt really uneasy. What could be the problem? This wasn’t the AK I knew.

He used to be the wild type. He knows how I want it just by giving him a look. Everything had turned around now.

“I’m sorry Ruth. I can’t do this. I’m really sorry” He said.

“AK, is something wrong with me? Have you stopped loving me” I asked.

“The problem is not about you, Ruth” AK said.
“It’s about me, I belong to another” He added and showed me his marriage ring on his finger.

How did I fail to see it. Oh My God! I was so heartbroken and ashamed of myself.

“Things have changed. I’m really sorry but we have to talk” He said.

I felt useless at that point. The only thing I had to do was to show him the door. I couldn’t take it any longer.

“Just get out, Please. I want to be alone” I said.

To be Continued.

Shades Of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Seven (7) – “Blast from the Past”

“You’ve been arrested for the murder of Vanessa. You’re advice to remain silence for whatever you say may be you use as evidence in the court of law.”

Everyone has a closet in his wardrobe. We all have secrets. Well, I do too. Stuck in this cells, waiting for my attorney to come, i think I should just let the cat out of the bag.

Vanessa and my brother had a history some time back. As far as I’m concerned, Vanderwal was Vanessa’s first love.

Their relationship didn’t lust long because of the abusive nature of my brother. And just few days ago I saw Vanessa’s bracelet in my brother’s room.

Somehow, I had a strong feeling that my brother had a hand in this. It’s been three days now since I got arrested and since then, Vanderwal haven’t been seen or heard from.

I guess there was a lot about my brother that I didn’t know of. I told the police, that I had no hand In this and that was the truth.

The more I think about this, the more I felt uneasy. I kept crying for getting myself involved in this whole mess and for the lost of my friend Vanessa.

I should have found a way of resolving our differences rather than getting my brother involved.

And for my brother, Vanderwal, if my suspicions were right- I won’t ever forgive him.

I heard keys jingling and footsteps coming towards the cell. It was Ama, the detective.

She eventually opened the cell and called my name out.

“You’ve been bailed out” she said. “However, your brother is wanted. If you really don’t want to end up behind bars again, alert us when you see him.”

Then I nodded my head.

“You really have some good connections” Ama said as we walked to the police counter.

“You really need to thank this man. He fast tracked everything” She added.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw him. It was AK, my long missing ex.

I stood there, wondering if this was all a dream. He noticed how I was stunned.

“A hug will do” He said.

I quickly walked towards him, and gave him a tight hug.

His smell, was good as always. I miss him alot. And what a moment, when I needed help, he had showed up.

“Let’s get out of here, we have a lot to talk about” AK said.

It didn’t take long to get to my place, and indeed, there was no sign of my step brother.

It didn’t really mattered to me now, I was with AK.

I wanted to know where he has been and what he has been up to but again, that can wait until I finished taking my bath.

I had this crazy idea, I don’t know what came over me. Just when I finished bathing, with my towel wrapped on my body, I just dashed to the hall, where AK was seated.

When he saw me, I could tell from his eyes, he wanted me, just like I did. I walked straight to him, sat on his laps facing him, and immediately planted a kiss on his lips.

To be Continued.

Shades of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Five (6)- “Time with the Law”

I pushed him away. It was my best friend Vanessa. Apparently, she had been following Ampofo around without him noticing it.

I could see how disappointed she was.

“Wait. There’s more to this than you think” I said.

She couldn’t hold it any longer. Her rage wouldn’t let her.

“How could you? “ Vanessa asked.

Like I’ve been struck by lightning, I was short of words. I didn’t know what to say. I was surprised to see Ampofo mute like dumb.
He could have said something.

The next thing, Vanessa just dashed off in anger. Like a coward, Ampofo followed her shortly afterwards.

I was left alone at the restaurant, lost in thoughts and wondering how I got myself into this mess.

How was I to know. I had no idea it was Ampofo I was meeting and now it has cost a friendship which was built from our infancy.

Weeks past and Vanessa was avoiding me. She didn’t pick my calls either. This was where I felt I needed the help of my brother, Vanderwal.

I explained everything to him and just what I expected he decided to help. All I had to do was to lay back and wait on him.

Days turned to weeks and eventually, it was getting close to a month since i involved my brother yet he didn’t give me any feedback.

I couldn’t wait any longer. I had to confront him and find out what was really going on.

Vanderwal sat on the sofa busy on his phone.

“How long are you going to keep me waiting”. I asked.

“What are you talking about?” He answered.

“Oh don’t tell me you’ve forgotten. Hold on! Let me guess. You’re busy thinking of your boy lover – Barista” I said

“Watch your mouth Woman” He warned. I could see the surprise on his face when I said that.

Before we could go any further. The doorbell rang. I went ahead to check who it was and to my surprise, it was the cops. Three in all, one lady and two guys.

“Good evening. Madam” the lady greeted.

“Evening, how may I help you” I asked.

“I’m detective Ama Kodesh from the police headquarters. I believe you’re Ruth.” She asked.

Then I nodded in response. She immediately brought out her handcuffs and cuffed me.

“You’ve been arrested for the murder of Vanessa. You’re advice to remain silence for whatever you say may be you use as evidence in the court of law.”

To be Continued.

Shades of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Five (5) – “Mirror on the Wall”

Out of curiosity, I wanted to see what was going on. And to my surprise, I saw my brother having sex with another male – Barista, our Gardner.

Who was I to question my brother? I must admit, I’ve never seen this side of my brother and that really shocked me.

I decided to let sleeping dogs lie. I pretended I never knew what was going on and indeed he never suspected anything either.

Days past and I was beginning to feel depressed. Everything I dreamt of, in relationship was nothing but a fantasy..

This was eating me up. Indeed, no man can live in isolation.

To overcome my loneliness, I found myself spending more time at the gym than usual and this morning was no different.

Before I stepped out of the house, just at my door, I saw a Bouquet of Flowers with my name on the tag.

The sender was anonymous however on the tag had the inscription “Dinner at 7pm – Starbite”

That was just across the street. I didn’t know who this came from but I had a strong feeling that it was from my ex and to be honest, I was extremely excited about it.

He was the only one who knew how I was so fond of flowers and I couldn’t just wait for the moment.

That day was longer than usual. The clock was ticking slowly as I was so much desperate to see him. I wondered where he had been and indeed I had a lot of questions for him.

I stood right in front of the mirror. My dinner wear was fitting enough to see my curves. A armless dress that partially exposed my firm breast.

A little make-up on my face and my hairstyle was a long ponytail. Right in the mirror, I knew I was looking elegant and seductive.

I was missing something! YES! The perfume. I splashed myself with the perfume giving me a refreshing fragrance.

I set off and in no time I was at star-bite 30 minutes earlier. A perfect cozy venue with a romantic scene. I spotted a table for two and quickly made myself comfortable on the table.

I wanted to see him before he does. I didn’t know how I was going to react when I see him. I was very optimistic to see him than to hear what he had to say about his sudden disappearance.

I felt a warm touch on my shoulder behind me. It felt soft and I liked it. I knew it was him. He is here. I turned around to see him but to my surprise it was Ampofo again.

I was disappointed. I wasn’t expecting him and I didn’t want to see him at all.

Just then he knelt down and looked up at me. I was surprised to see his eyes teary. Everyone around noticed us and that made me uncomfortable.

Just to avoid any more unwanted attention, I took him by the hand and he got up on his feet. He actually bought it and thought I had forgiven him.

Before I knew it, Ampofo had hugged me tight.

The next I head was my name.

“Ruth?.What!!! ?

I pushed him away. It was my best friend Vanessa. Apparently, she had been following Ampofo around without him noticing it.

To be Continued.

Shades of Lust
By Elton Nana Amoah Jnr

Episode Four (4) – “Thin Line”

At this point I just didn’t know what I have gotten myself into. My Bestfriend and I were practically dating the same guy.

I never saw this coming but at the moment, for friendship sake, I had to keep everything to myself and that meant – lying.

“We really don’t know each other that much” I said. “Our path crossed at the mall just yesterday and he offered me a ride home. That’s all”

The look on Vanessa’s face said it all. She didn’t believe what I was saying.

“That’s strange. He was with me the whole day” She said.

“Then I guess he has a lot of questions to answer when he wakes up” I said. “I have to be on my way now. Vanderwal must be worried”

“Is he back already” She asked.

I nodded and left immediately leaving Vanessa with Ampofo. That was really a close call. Aside all this, I was really hurt for letting Ampofo into my life.

He wasn’t worth it. All I felt was pain and hatred for him.

I guess there’s a thin line between love and hate after all.

I was determined not to let this get to me. However I completely shut all doors to emotions. I felt that, to be in love leaves you to be weak.

I’m not going to be weak anymore. I want to be strong and be on my own, besides I have no one to answer to.

Few days past. Vanessa was the one who kept me updated on Ampofo’s condition. He was responding to treatment.

It’s almost 12 AM. I was stuck in my room sipping on juice. For some time now, sleeping was not a thing for me.

My brother’s room was just across mine and I could hear moans coming out of his room. He was at it again.

Jumping from one lady to the other. I wasn’t really bothered about it just that the moans actually brought some memories with my ex.

Speaking of my ex, I never knew where he was, whether alive or dead. All I remembered was, one time I was so much in love and the next thing he had disappeared and till date, he’s nowhere to be found.

I threw myself in bed with my face stuck on the ceiling. I could still hear the moans coming from Vanderwal’s room.

I couldn’t take it any longer. I got out of my room just to get some more juice. I noticed my brother’s door was left ajar.

Out of curiosity, I wanted to see what was going on. And to my surprise, I saw my brother having sex with another male – Barista, our Gardner.

To be Continued.