Married 5B

Episode 5b
“Me too dear” Jessica said truthfully and stared at Paulina. “It is only proper that I greet the mummy of the house last right? I have her to thank for making the rest of you look so dashing”
They laughed.
“If I don’t take care of them, who will?” Paulina asked dramatically.
“We are old enough to take care of ourselves mummy” Lizzy and Sonia chorused and they all laughed.
“Well, get your little butts inside before you drill holes into the entrance” Jessica said and they all left the entrance.
“Oh my God, this house is dynamite” Paulina exclaimed as they all murmured one thing or the other about the house.
“Comport Yourself” Lizzy said to her and Sonia laughed at them.
“Babe, you are enjoying ooo, this house is amazing. You are the luckiest babe on earth” Sonia said.
“Lucky” Jessica muttered silently under her breath as they all sat down.
Ada came to the sitting room and greeted everyone before whispering something into her boss’ ear. Jessica nodded and Ada left.
“Well ladies, let’s eat first before we have a nice chat or we do both at the same time”
“Neglecting your table manners?” Paulina asked with a raised eyebrow. Sonia and Lizzy rolled their eyes and Jessica almost did the same.
“Maybe. How does fried rice, salad and fried chicken sound to you guys?”
Everyone jumped out of their seats and headed for the dinning.
“I think we can forfeit the table manners for today” Paulina said.
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They had all eaten and were busy sipping drinks. The food had been so delicious that they all ate their fill and even more. It was even more delicious, filled with their happy chatters. Jessica had missed this.
As they sat in the sitting room, they talked about everything that came to their minds.
“How is life as a married woman” Paulina asked after some time. Jessica swallowed slightly. “Life is beautiful. You should all get married”
“Yeah, we are working on it” Sonia said, focusing her eyes on the decorations on the wall.
Lizzy was in thought and Jessica was curious as to what she would say. Lizzy was the one who always saw deep into things and people; that was one of the reasons why Jessica always tried not to spend so much time with her alone, especially when she had something to hide.
“How are you coping with Andy’s work schedule?” Lizzy asked pointedly.
Jessica swallowed, thought of lying then decided that it may not be a good idea. “It is my cross but I am coping. It can be hard not to have him around most of the time but it is fine, we understand each other” Jessica said with a smile.
“I only wonder why he has to go to work every time. I mean, he is the owner of that money-making company which already has its wings spread across the country, why should he work himself half to death when he has more than enough employees?” Lizzy continued.Like I have not asked myself the same question, Jessica thought.
“He has shareholders to answer to and he is already used to the office, you can’t blame him”
“Well, to me, if his going to the office is what brought about this beautiful house, he should continue his workaholic routine” Sonia said.
“Sonia” Paulina called. “Money would not kill you. Banker”
“Is it easy?” she retorted.
“Jessie, are we expecting Andy junior?”
Jessica choked on her drink at Paulina’s question. She coughed as the drink clung to her throat and made it impossible to talk. The ladies muttered apologies until she became calm but she caught Lizzy’s curious look. “Most times I forget the type of friends I have” thinking of a way of escape, she faced Lizzy. “Liz, have you settled your dispute with Alex?” It worked because everyone started talking at once.
“Don’t mind this stubborn girl, she refused to apologize to him o” Paulina said.
“Why should I apologize when he is clearly at fault? He did not remember my birthday and he wants me to just forgive him when he has not begged properly? Abeg free me jare” Lizzy said and hissed.
“I agree with her, the guy should take off his pride and apologize” Sonia said.
“I think Sonia should apologize nonetheless, I mean, men are scarce these days, we should hold on to ours firmly” Paulina pointed out.
“She is right” Sonia said again.
Jessica heaved a sigh, happy that she was not the subject matter again.
To be continued…