Mending a Psycho's Heart

Chapter Ten

Hafeezoh's POV

"Home, sweet home." I whispered as I locked the door behind me. My tummy churned as a sweet aroma fill my nostrils. It got my organs active and jolly. The thought of me devouring whatever dish it was made me more excited.

I sat by the edge of the room couch to unbuckle my office sandals and placed them on the shoe rack very close to the door of my room.

In a jiff, I stepped into the shower, took a warm bubble bath, changed into my PJs and took a flight to the kitchen to have dinner.

I scanned the kitchen but no one was there. I shrugged and concluded in my mind that she was in her room. We are not in talking terms anyway so why bother checking up on her?

I served myself and sat on the kitchen centre slab to eat.

Good gracious God, it tasted so sweet, as always. I hummed satisfactorily at every luscious bite. Khayal is so damn good when it comes to cooking.

The door of her room creaked and she popped her head out. I swallowed the food in my mouth and blinked akwardly.

"Hi." That was the best I could manage to say. She came out of her room slowly and walked past me to sit on the counter. She looked as though she was about to drop a bomb but her countenance later switched.

"You wouldn't talk to me but eat my food? How great." She said in a mockery tone which made me scoff.

"Is that all? I seriously need us to iron out our differences and  get our shelter issue solved."

"I dunno. Is this still redeemable?" I asked sincerely wanting us to resolve the matter.

"Well, Mr Landlord called in again today. Twice! Let's take it from there." She let out a sigh afterwards.

I shifted my half-eaten bowl of Mac to the side and stared at nothing in particular. I felt sick and sad for myself. If only I had the finances, I wouldn't even think twice.

Khayal reached for my right hand and squeezed it softly.
"I am sorry you have to go through all this. I really am and I wish I could make things better for us. Trust me. But... I don't know. Every thing I have tried out seem not to be working."

Gosh, it kills me when she apologizes for situation that we both know is beyond her power to control.

I looked up and gave her a weak smile. "It's okay." I whispered.

"Though... there's one option that I am..I mean, we are yet to try out."

"Oh, let me hear it."

"Don't you think relocating to Ibadan might actually ease things for us a bit. I mean, the cost of living there is reasonable..."

"Please..." I dragged in a pissed but calm tone.
"This is where I was birthed. This is where I know and where feels like home." I withdrew my hand from hers and looked away.

I resumed eating even though my appetite deserted me minutes back just to distract myself. I tried my best not to get mad and pray she doesn't bring the topic up again cause that would send fires to my head.

"Fine. I'll drop the idea." She said.
I hate this so much. I hate how financially crippled I am. If only I could get a promotion at work. It would get us a decent apartment on the mainland and even maybe an official car.

"You know what, we won't have to move. I will find another way and get it sorted out." She said and left before I could say anything.

If guilt could kill, I would be dead by now. Why do I feel like I am being inconsiderate and selfish? Maybe I am being inconsiderate and selfish. But I can't leave here. That idea is not feasible not even in the tiniest bit.

Where do we start from when we get there. Who do I turn to for job? I mean, it pays for her since she works from home and perhaps that's why she keeps bringing up the idea at any given chance.

I forced the remaining food down my throat and gulped my water to push it down before forcing my self up. I washed the dish that I used and cleaned the slab before going to my room. I slumped on the bed and sprawled on it.

"Relocating isn't the solution and I am not selfish for turning the idea down." I said to myself over and over again before shutting my eyes tight.

I need to rest well for the next day. I don't know how yet but I am putting an end to this.

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Hey, ladies and gents. What's up?
What do you think about chapter Ten? Good, Bad or Needs improvement?

Is Hafy being selfish or rejecting her sister's idea was the best thing to do?

What would you have done if you were in their shoes?

Do you think Khayal has another plan or is she pretending to till she eventually does?

Is she a good sister?

Is this chapter interesting and long enough?

Who's your favorite character so far and why?

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