Don't go away

Episode 1

--- Maria, are you still in this state?

--- I miss Gény.

--- I know it but it is not worth it.

--- How could it have done that to me? The day of our wedding in addition.

--- He had prepared everything my beautiful. Try to forget, it will be 1 year.

--- You're right but I need time.

--- All right. I'm here, you know.

--- Thank you my best.

We are in the economic capital of Cameroon more precisely in the Makepè district small country from which Ada Mariana, orphan of mother lived.

Not having known her father, she had always lived with her mother until the age of 10. Very sick, the latter made the soul. This situation had been traumatic for Mariana who had been placed in an orphanage.

Intelligent, fighting, she did not allow herself to be done by the difficulties of life. She succeeded in all her exams with mention.

11 years later, she had been able to open a perfumery thanks to the superior mother who was like a second mother for her.

She had left the orphanage to live in a modern studio.

This is how she met Gény, one of her best customers and over time, her best friend.

The latter was a gold friend. She was 2 years old that Mariana lived in a chic apartment with her boyfriend Michel in Kotto.

They knew everything about each other. Mariana had had a meeting that had turned her life upside down, her friend Gény was trying on both sides for the

comfort. Difficult, she left Mariana time to heal little by little.

At the time of this tragedy, Mariana had just been 22 years old and today, she was 23.

--- Maria how are you?

--- Am I alive Michel and you?

--- No I don't like such answers. I know it's not okay but know that Gény and I will always be there for you.

--- Thank you she said, smiling.

--- I feel guilty a lot. I know that if I was there, he was not going to get out of it so easily.

--- No. Do not blame yourself for anything. I have to come back.

--- BB I will accompany it.

--- OK my angel. Good evening Maria.

--- Good evening Mich.

Gény had left her girlfriend in front of her door. Ada had taken her bath then settled in front of the television.

The bell made her jump. She went to see who had been and came across a young man.

--- Hi

--- Hi. What can I do for you ?

--- I'm looking for Daniel.

--- Opposite, it's his door.

--- THANKS.

By wanting to close his door, he replied ...

- Me it's Bruno.

--- Okay.

--- And you... ?

--- Are you looking for Daniel then, what do you want me?

--- Just get to know each other. Daniel told me here but I checked at your door to find out.

When you opened, I was dazzled by your beauty.

--- Frangin. How are you ? Said Daniel, opening his door.

--- Good evening launched Mariana.

Daniel had brought his friend into it but the latter kept thinking of Mariana.

--- Heo did you? Bruno!

--- Yes you said?

--- What world were you in?

--- The world of your neighbor. She is too canon.

--- That yes, it is. Don't tell me you fell in love.

--- We can't say that yet but it is super damn.

--- She is one of my neighbors that I appreciate. Simple, respectful, calm.

--- Tell me more about her.

--- She is a very discreet woman so I don't know much about her.

--- I'll approach it.

--- Okay. As you wish.

On the side of Mariana, she gradually recovered. She gave herself in her business that was walking as she wanted.

One day, when she was on the full account, Bruno entered his shop, very surprised to see her, he advanced towards her all smiling.

--- Good morning.

--- Hello Sir. Make the choice and come and show me the product so that I can advise you better.

--- You don't recognize me?

--- Should I?

--- It's me, Bruno.

--- It doesn't mean anything to me.

--- The friend of your neighbor Bruno.

--- Oh yes. I'm sorry. Take place.

--- Thank you, he said, sitting down.

--- What can I do for you ?

--- I want a man perfume and a Brazilian transplant.

--- I have what you need. Channel blue, it is soft and ...

--- Soft like you.

--- Uh ... well I said it is one of the best perfumes. For the transplant, you want it short, medium or long for your partner or sister ...

--- Choose. It is for you that I buy it.

--- Pardon ?

--- I offer it to you.

--- sorry but I can't.

--- For what ?

--- We don't know each other and you want to give it to me like that?

--- Yeah like that and we know each other. We have already seen each other.

--- No, we notice.

--- I'm going to take two blue from Chanel, you keep a transplant of your choice and I want an appointment. Hold and keep the currency.

--- You don't mind.

--- Here is my card. When you are ready to call me. I leave the perfumes here, you will bring them to me. This evening he said, turning his back.

--- But who does this one take this one? No politeness formula, nothing at all. Hmm Yvonne!

--- Yes madam.

--- I will make the purchases. Please at 5 p.m., you close and you come to give me the keys to me.

--- Count on me madam.

She went to the Santa Lucia supermarket in Bonamoussadi. She felt like she was spy on. She was running out because she had noticed a man with glasses and a cap followed, she fell on Bruno.

--- But be careful.

--- Ah sorry sir.

--- Oulala what a surprise. Finally, today is my luck day.

--- Still you? Do you follow me or what?

--- No. I come to shop.

--- Okay.

--- Why are you running out like this?

--- This man follows me, she said, showing him the direction of the man in question.

--- Hey! Who are you ? Hey I'm talking to you howled Bruno.

The man began to run. Bruno wanted to pursue him but Mariana prevented him.

--- But we must know the reason why he followed you.

--- No. How are you. By following it, it can bring you in a corridor.

--- You worry. It's cute.

--- I don't worry. Good evening.

--- To this evening my sweet.

Chapter 2

In the evening, Yvonne had given the keys to her boss. Mariana had not honored the appointment that Bruno had set him.

After taking her shower, she put herself in bed. It was very early, that she went to her shop.

To her surprise, she saw a blue car parked in front of her property. Curious, she approached and knew that it was Bruno. The latter descended from his vehicle with glasses that he removed while standing in front of her.

Very elegant, charismatic and well dressed, the women who passed did not stop staring at him, it looks like they observed a movie star.

--- Good morning.

--- Good morning.

--- You have not honored my appointment. Can I know the reason?

--- I didn't want to.

--- I'm not to your liking?

--- Does that have nothing to do with it?

--- Just an appointment. It's not like I'm going to kill you.

--- Are you getting your perfumes once?

--- You will give them to me tonight.

--- Do not insist with this appointment.

--- I never give up when I want a woman or something.

--- I will not come.

--- Please, just an appointment. If you are not satisfied, then I will not bother you anymore.

--- .............

--- Please.

--- No.

Mariana went to her shop leaving Bruno in front of his car.

Around 2 p.m., he had still not left. Yvonne went to warn her boss while smiling.

--- Madam.

--- Yes Yvonne.

--- Sir who is beautiful there is still there.

--- Which ?

--- The gentleman who has the blue car that looks like the actors we see on television.

--- Yaaaa Yvonne. Ok I take care of him.

She had entrusted her client to Yvonne. As for Bruno, he was comfortably seated in his car to follow music. When he saw Mariana, he began to smile.

--- What are you still doing there?

--- I will not move from here as long as I do not have my appointment.

--- Thin !

--- Please go up.

--- No.

--- Why are you on the defensive? I'm not going to eat you. Just a few minutes then I will go.

--- Okay. A few minutes.

He opened the door and she went up. He observed it and smiled. She was embarrassed by the way he stared at her. They were silent until Bruno broke this silence.

--- We have already told you that you are prettier when you are angry?

--- Yes, several times.

--- With your little mouth.

--- Hum.

--- I have to go to work but before, accept my appointment please.

--- After that, will you leave me in peace?

--- Yes.

--- Okay.

--- At 8 p.m., I come to pick you up. Do you go?

--- Yes.

--- THANKS. Well, I have to go.

--- All right.

Going down the car, her friend Gény came to pay her a little visit and had seen him. She went to wait for Mariana in her shop.

Barely entered, the cries of his girlfriend were heard.

--- Ikiiiiiiiiiii éwouéée my girlfriend.

--- Ekié why are you shouting?

--- I saw you.

--- What?

--- The man you were with, who is it?

--- Ah he's a man.

--- A man, huh? Yet you were in his box.

--- Gény, there is nothing.

--- In any case, I remain calm. You yourself will come to tell me. Please give me two scandal perfumes and two black opium. Large models.

--- Ash my CO thank you for the recipe.

--- Nothing darling.

In the evening, they closed the shop and each returned home.

Arriving, at her house, Mariana had taken her shower and then opted for black lady pants, a black dismembered and a blue jacket accompanied by pumps also the same color as the jacket that went with her black pocket. With her beautiful black hair, she went from the babbles and sent them everything behind. Light makeup, seen that she was not really a fan of makeup, she just applied mascara, black and to finish bright lipstick.

His ringtone sounds around 7:30 p.m. She went to open, Bruno was there, always with his magnificent smile.

--- I know I'm ahead.

--- Nevermind. We can go.

He brought him to Mutalako to Deido. She had appreciated the places and especially the singers live. Everything was nickel.

--- Do you like it? Asked Bruno.

--- Yes. It's beautiful. You have taste.

--- I really like to come here.

--- I understand why. It's really beautiful.

--- I like your outfit. You are very elegant.

--- THANKS. I like your shirt. In addition, I like to see a man with candy pink.

--- Thank you well ... Uh

--- What then?

--- You have never given me your first name.

--- Mariana but everyone calls me Maria.

--- Nice first name.

--- THANKS.

--- Command.

They had placed their order. A few minutes everything was there. There was a good atmosphere. After the meal, the two looked at each other. Bruno wanted her to engage the conversation but it was a long time lost.

--- You don't talk much.

--- Uh ... I don't have much to say.

--- You are beautiful. I like your nose.

--- THANKS. Ah I was going to forget. Here are your perfumes.

--- THANKS.

--- Tell me about yourself.

--- What do you want to know?

--- All.

--- My name is Ada Mariana, I am 24 years old, I live alone, I am a shopping.

--- Are you your parents' children's date?

--- The only child.

--- Your father didn't want it anymore?

--- I have never known my father.

--- Oh I'm sorry.

--- How are you.

--- Your mother is a strong woman because she has raised you on her own. I have a lot of respect for women who are fighting like this, without the sire by their side. I would like to meet her one day.

--- Impossible.

--- For what ?

--- It is decided when I was 10 years old.

--- Mariana I'm really sorry. Since then I have only woken bad memories. Excuse me.

--- It is not your fault.

--- When you feel the need to come back, let me know.

--- All right.

They had still stayed because Mariana still wanted to listen to the musicians playing.

Around 10 p.m., they had taken the way back. Bruno accompanied her to her house.

--- Thank you for accepting my invitation.

--- Thank you for bringing me to this magnificent place.

--- It was a pleasure.

--- Uh ... good night.

--- Mariana Wait please.

--- I ... I ... actually. OUFFF ... Can you give me your contact?

--- Pardon ?

--- I know. I promised you that after this outing, I will not bother you anymore but it is stronger than me. I really liked your company.

--- Ah good ?

--- Yes and your perfume too. It is very soft.

--- Thank you she said, smiling... Okay. Make me your phone.

--- THANKS.

--- That's good. Apparently your friend is not there.

--- He traveled.

--- I see. I'm going there, tomorrow I have a lot to do.

--- Have a great night and thank you again.

The evening had spent perfectly. Coming home, Bruno couldn't get the face of Mariana's face.

--- Mariana, what a magnificent woman. I like it a lot, I like this woman's style. I want to know more about her. Tomorrow I will visit him, yes I will do it.

1 hour to speak alone like crazy, he kept smiling at the bridge where he could no longer work.

The next day, he went to the store of his dulcinée but he found Yvonne.

--- Hello young lady.

--- Hello Sir.

--- Will your boss be there?

--- No sir. She moves today.

--- Ah I didn't know it. Thank you very much young lady, you are kind.

--- Nothing sir (well it is too beautiful)

He stunned at Mariana's. He rang and called his number many times but no one answered. He waited for 30 minutes. Fortunately for him, she was there and very surprised to see him.

--- Good morning.

--- Hello my beautiful. Sorry to come like that without warning.

--- How are you. Do you need something?

--- Maria you don't present me?

--- Gény here is Bruno and Bruno here is my best friend Gény.

--- delighted Bruno (not bad. My girlfriend did ayi strong)

--- The pleasure is shared Gény.

Gény kept smiling at her girlfriend. The latter already knew that she was going to be entitled to an interrogation came from Gény when Bruno would leave.

--- Between but it is in disorder. I am moving.

--- I can help you. In fact if you want.

--- It's that ...

--- Of course, we need help replied Gény.

--- Okay. I take off my jacket then I get started.

--- Bruno, you are nice.

--- (Wouai Gény)

--- Is it completely normal and where is it?

--- The silver building right next to it.

--- Okay.

--- I advance with this box.

Gény was on speed, Mariana knew that she had done it on purpose to leave them.

--- I like your t-shirt.

--- Thank you it's Afriture.

--- Yes I like. It fits you well. Excuse me again for having landed like this but I wanted to see you.

--- The move will put a long time so you will see me all day and maybe in the evening.

--- without worries. The main thing for me is to see this magnificent smile.

Following

Chapter 3

Everything had gone smoothly. To thank Bruno, she invited him to a restaurant.

He had no objection-in fact, he was thrilled.

- So, Bruno, what do you do for a living?

- Gény!

- No, I don't mind. I'm a graphic designer and I own two printing shops-one in Ange Raphaël and the other in Akwa.

- Wow. Would you mind if I come to one of your print shops for my invitation cards?

- No problem. What's the occasion?

- My wedding.

- Wow, don't worry. I'll design them myself and my staff will just handle the printing. Congratulations!

- Thank you. Maria, your boyfriend is cool.

- Excuse me?

- Haha, I'm not her boyfriend.

- Oh, okay.

- Uh... Bruno, thank you for your help. Everything went quickly thanks to you.

- You're welcome. I enjoyed spending the day with you.

- Why are you speaking so formally to each other?

They both fell silent after Gény's question. Mariana kept nudging her under the table, but Gény acted like she didn't notice.

- Alright, let's drop the formalities. I think it's better.

- That's my girl, said Gény with a big smile.

- No problem. By the way, I love your apartment. It's spacious and really beautiful.

- Thank you.

- I have to go. Michel is already home.

- Say hi to him for me.

- Okay, darling. See you next time, Bruno. Have a good evening.

- Thanks, Gény. All the best to you.

Once again, silence fell between them.

- Maria, you barely talk.

- I speak when I have something to say.

- I'd like us to get to know each other better.

- ............

- I'm interested in you.

- ............

- Please say something, anything.

- I don't think it's a good idea.

- Why not?

- Just because.

- Or is there someone else in your life?

- No.

- Have you been hurt before?

- ............

- Is that why you won't give me a chance?

- Bruno, I don't want to talk about it.

- Talking will help you feel better.

- No. It's painful. I have to go.

- I'll walk you home.

- No, it's just a few steps away.

- Nothing's going to stop me from walking you home.

- You're stubborn.

- That, I admit.

As they were walking, a heavy rain began to fall. They took shelter in front of a bakery. Since Mariana was wearing only a t-shirt, Bruno took off his jacket and put it over her shoulders.

- Feeling better? Bruno asked.

- Yes. Thank you.

- Do you really want to stay here in the cold?

- Well, it's just that...

- Let's go inside, there are seats available.

- Alright.

They sat down and ordered hot drinks. Mariana went to the restroom. When she tried to come out, a man blocked her path.

- What are you doing here? This is the women's restroom.

- I want to talk to you.

- But... didn't you... leave the country? she asked, trembling.

- No, actually, it's a long story. Baby, help me.

- What baby? Do you know how much I suffered? If it weren't for Gény and Michel, what would've happened to me?

- My doll, you know I love you. I need money.

- Get out of here if you don't want me to scream.

- Drop the complaint too. I've been forced into hiding. Please, help me.

- Let me go.

- No. Let's talk first.

- LET ME GO. HELP!

He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming.

- You still smell as sweet as ever, my flower.

- Let her go.

Bruno had just arrived and punched the man. A woman heading to the restroom saw the scene and immediately alerted security.

Unfortunately, the man escaped through the restroom window.

- Ma'am, are you alright?

- Yes.

- Maria, come on, I'll take you home.

- Yes, that's best.

- It's still raining.

- You can stay, but I'm going home-even in the rain.

- I'm going with you. What an idiot I am for forgetting my car.

- I'm sorry. It's my fault. All this happened because I wanted to walk a bit with Gény.

- It already happened. Let's go, he said, taking her hand.

Once at the apartment, she handed Bruno a towel so he could dry off.

Around 11 PM, he said he'd leave, but Mariana strongly refused.

- Wait until tomorrow. It's late-it's 11 PM.

- I have a lot to do tomorrow.

- You're the boss, aren't you?

- Yes.

- There you go. Well, you'll sleep in the second bedroom.

- No problem. Thanks.

- Don't mention it.

- Hey.

- I'm listening.

- Do you know that man?

- Which one?

- You know who I mean.

- ...A bit.

- Will you tell me about him?

- I'm exhausted. Good night.

- Same to you.

Bruno couldn't sleep. He kept tossing and turning, thinking about that man. He got thirsty and went to the kitchen.

As he passed Mariana's door, he heard her crying.

- Mariana.

- Yes, Bruno? You're not asleep? she asked, wiping her tears.

- No. Why are you crying?

- I'm not crying.

- May I come in?

- Yes.

- Hmm. Look at yourself and you want me to believe you're not crying?

- It's nothing.

- It's because of that man, isn't it?

- Yes, but I don't want to talk about it.

- I understand.

He held her in his arms. They fell asleep like that without realizing it.

In the morning, she looked for Bruno, but he was nowhere to be found. She went downstairs and didn't see his car.

She quickly called her friend Gény, who came right away.

- Tell me, girl. What's wrong?

- Ben is back.

- What? Back how? Didn't he leave the country?

- He did, but apparently something happened and he's back.

She told her how he had cornered her in the restroom, Bruno's intervention, and security's involvement.

- Be careful, sister. I'll talk to Michel about it.

- Okay, thanks.

- I really like Bruno.

- Don't start again.

- I'm serious, and it's obvious he likes you too.

- Hmm.

- Has he made a move on you?

- Not exactly. Kind of indirectly.

- And what do you think?

- I don't want to get attached to anyone right now.

- Sooner or later, you'll have to. A beautiful young woman like you won't stay single forever.

- I might.

- Stop it. I'll always be grateful to you. Thanks to you, I have a wonderful man in my life.

- Why?

- Maybe you forgot, but I haven't. Michel was in love with you, but since you knew how I felt about him, you stepped aside.

- I didn't step aside. He just realized you were the one for him.

- Even if you deny it, I know you spoke to him about me. I know you helped.

- Let's not dwell on that. I didn't love him romantically-just as a friend. Michel is my friend and you're my sister.

- I love you, Maria.

When Mariana met Gény, Michel was her best client and had fallen for her. He flirted with her, but she only saw him as a friend.

Gény and Michel had run into each other several times at Mariana's shop. Gény fell in love, and Mariana noticed.

But knowing Michel had feelings for her, Gény kept it to herself.

Mariana had set them both up on a date. To their surprise, she never showed up-and they found themselves alone.

That's how they got to know each other.

Eventually, they started a relationship that led to their engagement.

- Sister, if it weren't for you, I don't know what I would've become. Thank you again, said Mariana.

- Don't thank me. That's what sisters are for.

- Yes, you're right.

- Sweetie, I have to go home.

- Okay, darling. See you tomorrow.

- See you, love.

The two friends hugged.

That evening, after her bath, Mariana was reading one of her favorite Facebook pages-THE MYSTERY OF THE STORIES, a very captivating story.

She received a call that interrupted her reading.

On the phone:

- Hello, handsome.

- Hey princess, how are you?

- Good, and you?

- Not bad. Are you sure everything's okay?

- Hmm, I know Gény already told you everything.

- She did. I'll investigate and find out why he's back in the country-and believe me, I'll catch him.

- Thank you, Michel.

- It's nothing. My angel told me you have a new man. Is it true?

- No, oh Gény-she's already jumping ahead. It's not true.

- Hahahaha. Well, if you're ready, go for it. You know you can always count on your favorite couple.

- Oh, I know that.

- Alright, I'll let you go. Have a good night.

- Good night.

End of the call

She quickly went back to her phone to finish the episode.

- Damn, who writes these stories anyway? What annoys me is that I don't know if it's a man or a woman. I'll message them.

Anyway, THE MYSTERY OF THE STORIES, tonight I'll find out if you're male or female.

The next day, she was already at her shop. The day started well as she had lots of customers.

Later, she thought of Bruno, since he hadn't contacted her. Gény entered and watched Mariana, who hadn't noticed her presence.

- Maria.

- .........

- MARIA!

- Yes, darling. You've been here long?

- Girl! What's got you so distracted that you didn't even notice me?

- Nothing good.

- Liar. I bet it's Bruno.

- Hmm. Yes, but it's not what you think.

- You didn't see him yesterday?

- No.

- Do you want to?

- I don't know.

- Then let's go see him.

- I said I don't know.

- Come with me-I need to go to his print shop for the wedding invitations. Once there, I'll call him.

- That's a good excuse.

- Hahahaha.

- Yvonne, handle the shop while I'm gone.

- No problem, ma'am.

The two friends headed out. Once there, Gény called him, and he sent an employee to fetch them.

They had no idea a man was following them...

To be continued