WHAT HAPPENS IN S. AFRICA DOESN'T STAY IN S. AFRICA

ARINOLA

The rest of the week passed in a blur, I no longer enjoyed the vacation, the luxury of the house, or the affection from the Solade family.

All I wanted was to leave South Africa, go home to Nigeria to see Osaze, and explain everything to him. Maybe, just maybe he would understand.

I'd declined a glass of champagne and the exotic lunch in the private jet on the way home.

All I could think of was how Osaze would react when he saw me.

"I think we should head to your house first, you know, to give your mom and dad the souvenirs we got for them before heading to VGC" Wale suggested when we landed.

"I can't go home now, I have to go see Oluchi and Anita first. They're at Oluchi's family house at Sangotedo, just drop me off at the bus stop at Ajah" I said quickly.

"Don't you think you should relax first before you go to see them?" Wale asked.

"Oluchi's mum is sick, let me just head there first," I lied easily.

"We could go there together then" Wale suggested. I wanted to yell at him but I held myself in check.

"No need for that, just go to my place. Mum and dad will be waiting for you, I'll join you in a few hours" I leaned into him to kiss him into silence.

"Why don't I drop you off at their house before heading to your house?" Wale asked in between kisses.

"Shut up and kiss me back" I frowned.
He complied and kissed me back and that was the end of the conversation.

We got to the roundabout at Ajah, just before the bridge and the driver pulled over to let me out.

"I'll see you in a few hours. I love you" I said kissing him one last time before pulling away.

"I love you too" He responded.

I looked away unable to bear the sincerity in his eyes. I do love him, I mean who wouldn't? Just not the way he loved me.

He's the perfect boyfriend but I love Osaze more and I'd pick him over Wale any day.

Osaze was washing his car in the compound when I came in.

I walked at a slower pace to him a bit afraid of what his reaction would be.

He grinned when he saw me and embraced me.

"Hey baby, I missed you" he kissed me.
I should be relaxed now but my fear heightened, this wasn't what I was expecting. I expected violence, anger, and yells, definitely not kisses.

"How was South Africa?" he asked.

"Osaze...I" I began but he interrupted me. "Let's talk inside," he said in a deathly calm tone.

I hesitated so he picked up bridal style and carried me into the house.

Oh God, why did I feel so uneasy like I was heading to my execution?

By the time we got to the bedroom, I was shaking with sobs.

"Why are you crying?" he asked setting me on the bed.

"You saw the post, why are you so calm. I know you know, I know I should have told you about him...I.....I didn't know how..." I began in a shaky voice.

"Oh honey, there's no problem, when I saw that post on Instagram, I was angry as hell at first but then I thought about it and I began to see the positive side to it. That single post made my day, and it will make my entire year" he said.

I looked up at him, confused at his statement. "What are you talking about, I don't understand"

"What don't you understand, you're dating Wale Solade, babe you're brilliant. My girlfriend is a genius" he grinned.

"Of all the men in Lagos, it makes sense that my girlfriend would go after the most sought after billionaire. You're incredible baby girl, I wonder how you two met. You two definitely do not run in the same circle" he looked marveled.

"Osaze, I'm going to break up with him, I know I promised to leave him earlier but It's a lot more complicated than that. My parents are involved and it's really complicated" I said calmly.

"Break up with him?! No way honey, No freaking way! Now I know where the expensive things come from and I want a taste of luxury too" he said a smirk on his face.

"Osaze what are you talking about, please stop. I'm sorry I cheated on you, I'll end my relationship with Wale. We can work this out, we can get over it right?" I asked looking up at him.

"You're ending nothing, not till I've gotten every penny I want from that bastard!" Osaze yelled.

I moved back scared, I didn't say anything else. I don't want to enrage him further.

"You think I'll just let him go just like that. He's been screwing you, hasn't he? You won't end that relationship till I tell you to" He shouted.

I nodded frantically, tears blurring my vision.

"Tomorrow I want a million dollars, I don't care how you plan to get it but you will. Or I'll tell him everything, about you, about us. I'll contact those gossip blogs and I will ruin your reputation and that of your family. I need to think about us, We need to start securing our future, baby" he pulled me into his arms.

"We can use Wale to get rich, that restaurant you want, the big house, cars, and everything we need and want. We just need his money, so keep screwing Wale till I tell you to stop. Soon we'll be very rich!" he chuckled.

I shivered from fear and pulled away from him repulsed, are things seriously about to get worse?

How the hell did it get this bad but most importantly, how the hell do I get out of this?

There's only one option left, there is only one option I have, I have to leave.

Leave my parents, leave Wale, leave Osaze.

Everyone, till they are back to their senses.

I have to go somewhere far.