CLARA THE GOVERNOR'S DAUGHTER EPISODE 5

Episode 5

 Val’s side of the story continues from the
last episode


 ‘’’what?’’ Vivian asked as I gently
pushed her face away from mine. Somehow I
felt a bit confused and embarrassed at the same
time. It really was the first time a girl was
making the first move on me, but then she was
drunk. She was far from being in control of her mind. ‘’you are drunk. I think it’s time to go to
bed’’ I breathed and helped her up. ‘’come on Val, stop treating me like a baby.
I’m not drunk’’ she insisted but I refused
listening to her, instead I softly dragged her to
her room.
There wasn’t any doubt the drink she had was
telling on her and so the right thing to do was what I did by taking her to her room to rest. But
on my way out of her room, I ran into Clara who
was heading to her own room from the sitting
room. She gave me one kind of suspicious look
and smile that left me very nervous and
defensive. ‘’hmmmmm I see you guys are hitting it off
pretty well?’’ she asked. ‘’nooooo we were just drinking outside and
she had way too much drink. I had to help her to
her room. That’s it’’ I answered innocently
while she shrugged. ‘’we have a lot to talk during breakfast
tomorrow. I guess you won’t shy away from
eating with me?’’ she asked with a smile and
walked past me before I could say anything. ——————— I was restless all night long as I wondered what
could be going on in Clara’s mind. I equally
couldn’t help but wonder what Vivian’s
game plan was all about. I was scared of losing
my job for nothing and I knew I had to be
extremely cautious when dealing with the two ladies because no matter how matured they
looked, they still had a very fragile mind. ————————————— 8am, the next day As I headed to the dining room for breakfast, I
ran into Vivian who smiled as soon as her eyes
fell on me. ‘’I know I embarrassed myself yesterday.
I’m so sorry’’ she apologized. ‘’oh it’s nothing’’ I answered politely,
feeling relaxed. ‘’so we are cool with each other then?’’
she asked while I nodded. Together we headed
to the dining room where Clara was waiting. To
be candid I was very nervous and a bit
uncomfortable having dinner with the two ladies
but I had my cover to protect and had to act cool. ‘’you know I still find it difficult remembering
you or your family?’’ Clara kind of asked as
we faced the meal before us. Vivian quickly
came to my rescue. ‘’don’t tell me you are really yet to figure
out Val’s identity?. How come you allowed him
to come here with us then?’’ she asked Clara
who rolled her eyes. ‘’I’m sorry; it’s just that I need help in
getting it together. He looks like the son of our
family friend way back in Lagos but it’s a long
time ago nau. I guess 1993 period or so. I just
want to be very sure’’ she insisted. ‘’but we have already discussed this issue in
your room. Come on where are your manners?.
Don’t you know you are embarrassing
him?’’ Vivian pushed on. ‘’I’m so sorry Val. It’s just that I already
forgot most of my childhood memories but
concerning the job thing, I promise to talk to my
dad about it. He will definitely get something for
you before the week runs out. I promise you
that’’ she assured me while I silently smiled. Of course there was nothing there to say. Vivian
on her own part gave me a knowing look filled
with unspoken words which I clearly
understood. We were surely using Clara’s head
without her knowing it. But it was all for her own
good. My only problem and fear was Vivian who could eventually turn back to use all the secrets
and lies against me. ‘’aww I have to go get more sauce’’
Vivian suddenly breathed, standing up with a
small plate. ‘’I will be back in a jiffy’’ she added and
headed to the kitchen while Clara and I
exchanged glances. ‘’she’s so much in love with you. Tell me
the truth, you guys are dating right?’’ she
asked curiously. ‘’no we are not’’ I truthfully answered,
but instead of facing her food, she left her eyes
on me waiting for me to explain further. And I
had to come up with a pretty good defense. ‘’you see in my condition I can’t afford to
be in any relationship. I have nothing to offer
anyone and I can’t just take advantage of a
beautiful and nice girl like Vivian because of my
selfishness or maybe what I stood to gain from
her. Secondly i have no special feelings for her. I value her friendship and care but that’s it. I
can’t deceive her and pretend to love her only
for us to end up hating each other tomorrow.
She’s way better off without me. She deserves
the best guy. My priority now is to make out
something for myself’’ I softly explained while she dropped her eyes as if my words
found a place in her heart. It was just as if she
was so touched. Vivian showed up from the kitchen that very
moment and stared at us with suspicion. It was
just as if she perceived something, she noticed
something that made her uncomfortable. Yes I really had no strong feelings for Vivian but
supposing we met in a different circumstance or
position, perhaps I would have gladly tried her
out but in this situation I couldn’t risk it. What I
felt for her wasn’t just enough to risk my job
and career for.

To be continued on episode 6



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