Chapter 3 The call

It's been a month since the One Night stand. And Jeddah has been convincing himself everyday that he doesn't want to see the mystery girl. One night, he woke up to have a glass of water and suddenly sprung into talking himself

"She really did that to me oh. THE Jeddah. King of hearts. I wasn't even into her. I just wanted to help. I mean,she asked for it.

And she had the guts to leave me before I wake up".

His curiosity grew.

But he had no idea who she was. No name, no connection,no identity to trace,nothing.

"What are you thinking about man?" Sterling's voice back from thinking about his concerns.

He shook his head gently.

If he tells him, his reputation as the greatest playboy of all time will be broken and he couldn't risk that. Sterling, is an ass.

He picked up his phone. And banged it back at the table.

"Oh Mom,mom, can you just chill. Please. " He let out a frustrated sigh without taking the call.

"What? Mom trouble?" Sterling asked. Taking the last apple off the plate.

"Like, how do I make my mom understand we all are not meant for marriage?we can be single young and eventually old men

"No bro. Old age is lonely. You will need someone to talk to" Sterling advised.

"Just shut up". Jeddah rolled his eyes at his friend.

He laughed.

"But seriously man, you could talk to her.Make her get off your radar."

"Talk? To Madam Jago? You don't know my mom. Words are like the passing wind to her ears. Actions are worse" Jeddah said, sitting down.

"Maybe you make a statement or something, pay the girl off, you know" Suggested Sterling

"What are you saying Sterling? How do you pay off someone who can have access to a multi billion dollar assets if she decides to marry you. I'm the price bro. But hey."

An idea struck him.

Taking out his wallet, he took a tiny piece of paper from it. Hissed and dialed the number on his phone.

"What's that bro?" Sterling asked curiously.

He signaled him to watch, and learn.

First dial, no response.

"She's playing the I'm not cheap game" Jeddah said with a laughed.

"Well maybe she isn't anyway. If She was, and she had your contact, why not call"

"you have a lot to learn bruhvah " Jeddah shook his head in disbelief, dialing the number yet again.

"Hello?"

Silence

"Are you going to talk or what?"

That voice.

"Hmm hmm" Jeddah cleared his throat.

"Ore?" He called out. More like questioned.

"Mr Man, don't you know who you called?" She responded harshly.

No way.

Jeddah knew there is no way he will be with a woman like this. The exact kind of woman he despises.

"Uhm, Listen Ore. My name is Jed... he paused, grinding his teeth. "Jedidiah". My mom gave me your number. Look, I know you think I'm jackpot and all, but honestly, girl you don't want to be miserable. I can't marry you. So I'd suggest you just talk to your mom, make her talk to mine, and everybody's happy you know".

Silence.

Dead silence.

Background noise.

"Ore? You there?" Jeddah called.

"Look girl, don't be sad okay, I'm just not your man. say something"

Plates scattered around in the background. Followed a loud scream.

Jeddah turned to Sterling who had a confused look on his face.

"What's going on" Jeddah mouthed.

Sterling shuddered.

"Oh sorry, sorry brother. My kids are just disturbing all over the place. Little advise. Don't have kids. Yet. " The Female voice on the other end came back.

Kids?

"Sorry, what? You have children?"

"Yea, dur, what were you on about?"

Jeddah was lost

She continued.

"Sorry about the distraction. I'm not who you're looking for. You see. I found this phone on a train in New Jersey. And I kept it hoping its owner would find me. It didn't have no password on it and a voice recording was playing. So I thought it will be important"

Oh shit.

Jeddah and Sterling exchanged a look that said "New Jersey?"

"There's basically nothing in this phone. But oh,there's a picture. I could send it to you if you want. Maybe it'll help you find your Ore?"

Jeddah nodded. Then remembered it's an audio call.

" Okay, fine. Sorry for the inconvenience caused"

he apologized and ended the call.

"New Jersey?" He shouted.

"I thought you said this girl is just a regular Nigerian babe. What is her phone doing in New Jersey bro?" Sterling asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I don't know either".

Ding.

Came a notification and Jeddah picked up the phone with the swiftness of a cheetah.

"It's a baby picture Man. Who recognizes an adult from their baby picture?"

"Well some people don't change" Sterling encouraged.

"Not that I'm interested or anything. But I'm curious. I want to know what she's doing Abroad. Hang on bro, She could've been heading to NYC. Do you think she came to find me?" Jeddah asked, eyes wide open.

"You must really think the world revolves around you. Brat!" He gave him a slight push.

Laughter.

"That was close though. For a second I thought my mom would really give me up to someone with kids. Have I become that undesirable?" Jeddah chucked. Picking up his phone to take a look at the picture.

"Well at least you have one concern off your chest"

"And what's that? Jeddah asked.

"Your wife to be isn't all local and stuff" Sterling let out a heart felt laughter.

"You're mad! When I heard her voice at first. I paused. I knew then. That there is no way she's young. " Jeddah dropped. Heading upstairs.

"When Are you leaving?someone is coming over tonight. Shut the door on your way out Sterl". He shouted.

"Are you ever going to change?" Sterling asked with a smirk.

"Are the beautiful ones born yet?" Jeddah replied

Picking up his phone from the counter, Sterling exited the house to leave his friend to his old ways.