Chapter 4 RHODA

Welcome Rhoda Beatrice greeted her with so much enthusiasm already expecting a gist about how the lunch went.

Rhoda answered sheepishly, Beatrice realize something is wrong, what's the matter Beatrice asked, Rhoda ain't you the one am calling, ain't you the one am asking question?

Rhoda bursted into tears, she Replied am heartbroken,

Oh my God Beatrice shouted with anguish, what happen Beatrice asked,

Rhoda he literally told me that he isn't interested and that I should move, firstly he appreciate the food and commend my Cooking skills but when I was about expressing my advances more, he told me frankly that he can't picture a future with me and that he isn't interested in having a serious relationships with me, at first I thought he was joking not until he stood up and left for his office after eating the meal, I was dazed and confused I didn't Even know when tears start dropping on my cheek, Beatrice I Love Kaylie, I truly Love Him, Rhoda Said this with so much enthusiasm.

Beatrice hold her breath for some minutes, You ain't saying anything Rhoda Asked, Beatrice replied I know You Were Control by Emotions when you said you love Kaylie, I Told you that you should tread with care, am happy he told you plain and care and am happy he didn't play with your Emotions, that would have been very Disastrous, just imagine Kaylie accepted and play along with you knowing fully well that he doesn't love you, how will you feel if he play with your Emotions and eventually tell you what he told you today?

how will you feel?

Won't you feel that he treat you bad?

Won't you feel that he wants to destroy you?

These are questions begging for answers, Am Happy Kaylie was been real as a man, he didn't want to be a player, he is indeed a real man to the core, Rhoda am your friend and we are more like sister, I won't want something bad for you, what happen to you today as painful as it may seems, it is the best for you, I know how downcasted you're feeling right now, but I tell you it is the beat thing to happen to you.

Rhoda was already tensed with all that Beatrice is saying, Shut up Rhoda said, what are you saying, is it because am discussing my life matters with you is that why you're misbehaving, is that why you're talking down on me, I said I Love Kaylie, is this all you can say with all I explained Rhoda replied with tears in her Eyes.

Beatrice answered holding the hand of Rhoda, I Am Beatrice your friend since college, I am more like your sister and a family, I know you inside, I know you very well, you deserve a man that loves, not someone that will play with yout feelings, Kaylie is a Man, He his a man of his Word, He told you that he isn't interested and that you should move on, that shouldn't be too much to ask of you, Kaylie Love you, for a man to tell a woman to move on in a world that we have a lot of Players and deceivers among men, My Friend You Should be Grateful, what Kaylie did might be painful right now but the gain therein is greater and better, you will be better for it, In life we don't get all that we aspire to get in life, we can be heart broken for a time, but what matters is that Time heals all thing and Time is a revealer, it reveals intent things, it heals us provided we are patient.

I understand how you feel right now Rhoda, but you will be better for it, you will remember today and be Glad, just as kaylie said just move on and look ahead for a Greater and better future filled with hopes, greater opportunity, you will remember that I had a similar experience with Rodriguez whom I supported with my student loan while in school out of love, oh my Rodriguez I missed him, I laboured for our relationship to work, but he left me heartbroken he went ahead to marry Isabella, you know the story and you know Isabella, who is working as an air hostess now, i was heartbroken too then, but I got over it, I was able to move on and to heal with time until I met Fernandez who change my story, you already know about it, we are holding our wedding next month which you're the best lady, Oh Fernandez!!! Beatrice gushes over him, if I can get Fernandez you can get your own heartrob wirhout lusting or forcing yourself on any Man, there is a man for every woman and a woman for every man, so cheer up dear friend what you're gaining is better and brighter than what you've lost.

Rhoda still had an head placed on the table sobbing and sweating, Beatrice parted her at the back and help her to get on her feet and drag her to go and take a shower, So Rhoda left for the bathrrom so as to take a shower, she was ruminating on all that Beatrice had said, she felt they were good advice but she can't just let go of Kaylie.

She was done with taking her bath and she Went ahead to Hug Beatrice she sobs on Beatrice shoulder and thank her for the advice, Beatrice parted her back and shed tears too, Beatrice said to her you will be better for it.

They Said their prayers and both left for their rooms, while on her bed Rhoda was ruminating on what Beatrice told her, ''There is a Man for Every Woman and A Woman For Every Man'' Rhoda said ''One day I will meet my Man, and I will Love Him and He will Love Me'', Beatrice on her bed too was ruminating on what she said to her friend Rhoda, she was literally thinking she was too harsh on her,

If I was too harsh on her she would not have come back to Appreciate my good gesture, I think what I said is good, there is noting wrong on it, Beatrice said to herself soliloquizing.

A knock on the door of Beatrice, Good morning Beatrice thanks for yesterday, this was what Rhoda said when Beatrice opens the door, good morning my friend Beatrice replied, how was your night Beatrice asked? It was fine and good, Rhoda replied.

I don't meàn to harm you with what I said Yesterday, Beatrice said, its just that we are friend's and as friends we should be able to advice each other when we erred or we are about to fall into a ditch.

Oh dear Beatrice never mind, what you did really help me, it change my perception about men, I will be better for it, Rhoda said it smiling with her Diastema showing.

What's the plan today Beatrice asked as they were both walking from the bedroom to the sitting room, Rhoda planning to go somewhere cool, take fresh air and just sit and gaze,

So where do you want to go Beatrice asked?

Let's go to Victoria Park Rhoda answered,

So be it Beatrice said?

They had their bath and left for the park, Victoria park is a very nice place to visit for relaxation, it is one of the best relaxation resort in town, Rhoda had visit their on her own before now, this is Beatrice first time of going to the resort.

Give me the car key Beatrice told Rhoda I will do the driving, wow Rhoda Exclaimed you wanna drive today, yes please Beatrice replied, am happy and I think I should drive you After all the heartbreak, so sit like a queen that you are comfortable at the front sit Dear Queen Beatrice said,

Rhoda Replied I feel flattered, you know what Beatrice you have been a Blessing to me, you've been by confidant, my adviser and a strong friend, thank you.

Beatrice replied awwwnnn Dear Rhoda, You're a Great friend too, so let's go, they dashed into the car.

Beatrice drove the car in 45 mins they were at the scene already, they were at Victoria Park, the ambience at the entrance, the estactic view of the park, the Horses on standy, the peacock in cages these and more were things to be seen there, they enter after paying their fee and they sat gisting and gazing at the scenes in the park, the beautiful atmosphere refreshes the body.

I love this place Beatrice Said;

Yeah I told you Rhoda replied, its a good place and a nice place, I came here on my own the first time just to cool off myself from work stress and and take a break, Its a good place to behold and a good place to be, its a place to cool off.

Oh I get you, you're right, so what's your plan Rhoda, do you still want to get kaylie or you will move on asked Beatrice,

Yeah I will move on, I just have to, I really have to, thank you for rbe advice I can now see clearly and better, you made a valid statement and it struck me you said ''There is a Man for Every Woman and A Woman For Every Man'' That Statement of yours change my thinking and perception about Relationship, am more calmer than before, I can now navigate through life when it comes to relationships clearly, I bless the day I met you, you're a Blessing to me, Rhoda Said Enthusiastically.

Hey Damsel's Can I Sit with you, said a young man looking Calm and excited Rhoda and Beatrice were shocked, my name is Romano he said stretching his hand to Rhoda,

My name is Rhoda, Rhoda replied accepting his handshake, you can sit with us, meet my Best Friend Beatrice, Rhoda introduced Beatrice to Romano.

So what do you do, how can we meet you, its strange for a man to choose to sit among strange ladies,

Abi ain't we Strange, Rhoda Said Jokingly?

I believe all humans are meant to cohabitate Easily once there is Love, Love is the real deal, Romano Said, A Quick introduction of who I am, am Romano A Latino, I worked as an Investment Banker for People Banks, am a Senior Investment Banker in the Organization, I came to cool off myself here, All works and no Play Makes Romano A Dull Boy, He said Jokingly.

Rhoda and Beatrice Couldn't Control their Laughter, they laugh aloud, you're very Funny, Beatrice said jokingly.

What did you guys came to do here?

We came to cool of ourselves, I worked with a bank too, I worked with Royalty bank as an Account officer, a Senior Account officer precisely, I manage account of net worth individuals of the society, I just came to cool off too just like you.

How about you Romano asked Beatrice, I came to cool off too.

Won't you tell us about your work, Romano Ask?

I worked with Golden Real Estate, am the senior marketing officer for our firm, so you guys can patronise us for properties, you can also invest in our firm, Beatrice said jokingly to Romano.

They all laughed aloud, You're very funny, Romano said to Beatrice.

Well I am inviting you to my wedding which is slated for 24th of this Month, Beatrice told Romano.

Wow I will be there, thank you, Romano said with enthusiasm,

They exchange Contact and with Romano gave Rhoda his contact and collected hers too, He gave to Beatrice and collected Beatrice contact too.

But wait a minute 24th of this month is this Weekend, wow thats cool.

Will you be available Rhoda asked, yes I will be very much Available, Romano answered staring at Rhoda.

I love your Diastema Romano said jokingly to Rhoda,

Thank you for the Compliment Rhoda Responded.

Oh it 6:00pm, its getting late, we need to get going Rhoda told Romano.

They both exchange pleasantries, its nice meeting you Rhoda said to Romano.

Its nice meeting you too, Beautiful Rhoda, Romano Replied.

Did you come with a car, Beatrice asked Romano,

Yes I did Romano Replied, I stay in Jones Street, 114 Oaks Drive,

Wow we stay on thesame street, we stay at 94 oaks drive on Jones Street too, and we haven't come across each other, wonderful.

So they all went into the their cars and drive to their destinations,

I think I like that guy, Rhoda said jokingly to Beatrice,

I think he his a nice guy, Beatrice said, coincidentally he his an investment banker just like Kaylie, in this case he his the one longing after you, not you longing after him like kaylie, let's see as everything turns out, Beatrice Said.

Oh am tired, Rhoda left the car and rush for the door,

Lazy Girl, Beatrice Replied, Go and take a shower to freshen up, cleanliness is next to Godliness Mrs Romano in a bit Beatrice said Jokingly.

Rhoda replied you're not serious, They both laugh aloud.

They enter the room and Rhoda left for the bathroom to have a shower,

Beatrice too left for her room to take a shower.

They met at the sitting room to discuss,

What's your take on the Romano guy, Rhoda asked?

He his a cool guy and a nice guy, he appears like an angel that brighten up your day, you were literally smiling and laughing at every single word he utters, see Rhoda if he professed his love for you, kindly give him a chance, I foresee him to be a good husband and a great man.

Rhoda Replied with a smile, you're speaking as if you've met him before, have you met him anywhere before now, why are you so confident.

Beatrice Replied do you like him or not?

Rhoda answered I like him kind of, he his cool and calm, I like a man like that.

Okay oooo, let's hope he come over by Saturday for the wedding, by then you can bond together easily.

What happened Next, Did Romano came for the wedding?

Was their Entanglement between Romano and Rhoda?

This and many more in the next Chapter.