�SEX AND� FASTING� 7A�

�PART �SEVEN� A�

My conversation with Kenny made me realize he didn’t value me as his wife and so I made a decision to give him space. I called my mum and told her I was coming home for a week. I was able to convince her Kenny supported my decision and I packed my bags. I was going to go home for a week. The next morning I told Kenny about my trip, ”I listened to everything you said and I have decided we probably need to give each other some space. I am taking a break and travelling to my parent’s house”. I said Kenny shook his head, ”you should be ashamed of yourself Lola. In fact when they call women to stand up, you should hide your face in shame. So you cannot take care of your home, you can’t satisfy your husband and now rather than deal with your problems you are running? ”Kenny, I refuse to be insulted. I sat quietly while you heaped insults on me yesterday but that doesn’t mean I will continue to take it. You said my presence is causing you sorrow and now I am giving you space. I will take the time apart to pray for us” ”I don’t freaking need your prayers madam. In fact, God will not answer that prayer because he has told you everything you need to do in the Bible. Stop praying for me and start satisfying me”. ”Ehen, so the other day, when I bought sexy lingerie and waited for you at home, did you not leave me hanging? You are confused and don’t know what you want”. ”You want to go? Fine! Get the hell out but you just might not meet this marriage when you come back”. ”Like I said, I will take the time apart to pray, God will sustain our home” I told him emphatically. He just shook his head and closed his eyes on the bed, effectively ending the conversation. I packed my bags and headed straight to the airport. Late in the night that day, while I sat in my parent’s sitting room, my mum was trying to get stories out of me. ”So why didn’t Kenny take a break with you madam?” ”Mum, he is busy with work, that’s the same thing I told dad before”. ”That doesn’t mean he should not spend a weekend with us. We have not seen him since the wedding.” ”Isn’t that why I am here? At least once you see one of us you have seen two of us. After all the two have become one.” I said laughing. ”Okay , no problem. I tried to call him earlier that we have seen his wife but he was not picking his call”. ”I am sure he will probably call you back tomorrow. He is probably resting early now that I am not home”. ”Okay, but Omolola how is marriage life? I hope you are being submissive and taking care of your husband well enough”. ”Mummy, did he complain to you? I am trying my best”. ”Why are you getting defensive? Is everything okay? I hope this delay in pregnancy isn’t putting you under pressure?” ”No, it’s not mum, we are fine with it. Everything is okay”. ”There is no cause for alarm yet. It’s not even up to a year yet. I waited 3 years before I was able to get pregnant with your elder brother and then you so everything will be fine.” ”I know mum…” The hard knock on the door startled us. ”Mum are you expecting anyone so late? Its 11pm already and dad has gone to bed”. ”No I am not but it could be that our neighbours need something, go and open the door”.

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