Situationship

complicated

EPISODE 4
For the first time, Jessica and Lizzy arrived at Eko Tourist Resort, and for the first time, Jessica knew that she would be having a lot of fun. They had both talked endlessly on their way there, even though almost all the references Lizzy was making were to the gossip she had heard ever since Jessica got married. She talked about her own sudden popularity as the friend of Andy Williams’ wife and how surprisingly, her Twitter handle had skyrocketed with amazingly new followers.
When they got to the beach, Lizzy looked longingly at the wide expanse of water. She wore small shorts with a tank top and a dark sunshade, looking like a real beach babe. Surely the beac hasn’t been graced with anyone prettier! She wanted to play in the water, but one glance at Jessica had her frowning.
"You are not entering that water in this flowing gown, are you?" she said, giving Jessica a thorough examination.
"What is wrong with this dress?" I just knew you would begin another lecture here again. "Jessica sighed." Lizzy was obviously the wrong choice today.
Lizzy smiled. "No honey, I am not giving you a lecture here, I am giving you a dress-up." "You are the most beautiful SU I have ever seen. Once I am done, you will be as good as new," Lizzy grinned. "You would be the queen of this beach," she declared, spreading her arms wide as she looked around the beautiful scenery again.
"Did you bring a full wardrobe with you?"
"I am sure I could use scissors and a blade to cut out a new design from your clothes." Let’s go
They entered the beach house, and Lizzy opened her mouth in astonishment. "This place is heavenly, Jessie," she gasped with wide eyes. All the while, Jessica had been thinking of how to stop Lizzy from entering her room. She knew that with one glance, Lizzy would know that Andy never slept in that room.
"Why don’t you wait here, Lizzy, while I go in and change?"
"And have you changed into another mother in Israel gown? "No honey, let’s go"
"Lizzy, the room is meant for Andy and I only. Stay here. I promise to put on something you would like." He flashed her teeth in a grin.
Lizzy snorted. "I doubt that very much, but what can I do, right?
Even if you have to change fifty times, you will wear what I approve today. "Now, go on," she ordered, giving Jessica’s buttocks a playful swat.
"Ouch," Jessica moaned, finally moving towards her room.
"Yes, your majesty."
Jessica was gone for some minutes while Lizzy took in the beautiful sights before her. She brought out her digital camera and started snapping pictures. Inside the room, Jessica stared at a large number of clothes, most of which she hadn’t worn in a very long time. She knew Lizzy well enough to know that she would not rest until she had her way. She wondered what harm could come of it anyway. It would just be for a few hours!
Lizzy was busy snapping pictures of the beautiful parrot she spotted on the balcony when the door opened. She turned with the intention of condemning whatever Jessica was putting on, but her mouth dropped open when she stared at the figure in front of her. She walked towards Jessica slowly, and Jessica had a knowing smile on her face.
"Snap out of it, woman, it's a crime for a woman to look at another woman like that," Jessica said, a grin on her face.
"Holy mother of Jesus!" Lizzy exclaimed. "Look at our SU... babe, turn around, let me see you."
"C’mon stop that and let us go!" As she made to go, Lizzy pulled her back. "Stand here, let me give you some shots; I must show the girls." They surely would never believe this! " Jessica had no choice but to stand like a statue while Lizzy snapped away. Jessica was putting on a three-quarter army green trouser which clung to her legs like a second skin and a butter-coloured sleeveless top. Lizzy had always known that her friend was gifted with a perfect body that any woman would kill for. She almost found herself being jealous of her friend’s curves and narrow waist – and the narrow waist was really narrow. Even the wedding gown hadn’t brought on this effect.
"I think my next line of action would be to burn up all those 1975 clothes you have in your wardrobe."
"In your dreams," "Now, let’s go before I change my mind." Jessica was already feeling creepy.
Of course, honey, we can’t waste this cloth... I just wish Andy were here. Anyways, he has seen something more glorious than this, if you know what I mean, "she winked suggestively."
Jessica snorted, shaking her head as she walked out.
*****
Jessica had a very nice time playing on the beach, but men were constantly disturbing her. Her irritation towards men increased when she realized that their only appeal towards her was her body. They could almost strip her naked with their eyes. Even though Lizzy was receiving her own fair share of admirers, she had come to Jessica’s rescue by warding off the advances of men, telling them that she was married.
"Men are so stupid, the only thing they are after is sex," Jessica murmured with anger.
Lizzy smiled and bent to pick up a shell. "Then I guess you are lucky to be married to someone who does not have sex as his priority."
"Sex is not even on the list," Jessica said without thinking and almost bit off her tongue.
Lizzy laughed slightly, turning towards Jessica. "You must be kidding; every man wants sex, unless he is impotent."
Jessica swallowed. "Yeah, of course. I was just saying that sex is not Andy’s priority. "Love comes first.
"I am of the opinion that love comes along with attraction; and I mean physical attraction."
"Of course."
Lizzy looked at her directly and Jessie felt uncomfortable. "Are you hiding something from me?"
Jessica thought of a safe landing. "We all have got things to hide, Elizabeth."
"True, but is there something you feel I should know?" Lizzy pried further.
"Like what?"
"I don’t know..." "Perhaps something like, 'Why don't you look like a newlywed?'"
Jessica's face paled slightly. "Wh-what? I was married four days ago. Besides, how am I supposed to look? "
Lizzy was about to say something, then she shrugged it off. "I was pulling your leg, girl." She looked up and suddenly grabbed Jessie’s hand. "See that wave? I won’t miss it. " The tension oozed out of Jessica as she raced with Lizzy towards the water, even though she knew that Lizzy was not merely pulling her legs.
*****
"How could you do a thing like that, son?" Mr. Williams was yelling on the phone. Andy had been postponing this call, but now he didn’t have to. He had done the wedding without his father’s consent. His father had been in Germany on an important business trip when he got married. He had intentionally fixed the wedding for that time. Mr. Williams had been preaching marriage to Andy ever since he turned thirty because he said it was good to "make hay while the sun is still shining," but Andy was not ready for any commitment. Everything had become complicated when his father introduced him to a girl on his thirty-fourth birthday. The girl was the spoilt daughter of one of his rich friends, and they were already talking about marriage. When they would not yield to Andy’s refusal, he decided to take a step. Hiring a bride had been the best solution to his dilemma, and he had been so happy when he found someone who was also opposed to marriage. He knew that if his dad were present, he would know that the marriage was a farce.
"I did what you have been asking me to do, dad."
"You got married behind my back? Do you know how happy a man is when he sees his son getting married? "
"I am sorry, dad, but I had to do it." I felt that if I told you, you would object to the wedding. I can’t get married to Sylvia's dad. " The very idea horrified him.
Still, you should have told me, I am your father, because I had to watch my own son's wedding on television, just like everyone else, because you couldn't tell me until the last minute.I had to cover up every time my friends asked me why I couldn’t attend. If your mother were alive, she-"
"Please don’t go there again, dad," Andy sighed. They had been arguing this issue for almost an hour. Andy’s mother had died while giving birth to Andy. Andy was the second child and the only son of his parents. His sister was married to a Ghanaian guy, and they had two strikingly beautiful girls to show for it.
"All the same, son, I am so happy for you. I will be in Nigeria soon, so you’d better be prepared to face me. "
Andy smiled. His father could never stay angry with him for long. Andy was exactly like his father; they were both stubborn and always had a way of getting what they wanted, no matter the cost. Andy knew that he needed to get a very convincing story for his father; if not, the elderly man would see through his ploy instantly.
*****
Jessica had sent the cook back to her house in order to see to the cooking herself. She had changed back to a long skirt and a small top after Lizzy left, and she really wanted to do the cooking herself. She knew that if she had spent those hours in Sonia’s company, she would not have been this happy. Lizzy was so perfect when you needed a good time.
She looked at the ingredients on the small shelf and decided to cook jollof rice. She fried the chicken first, enjoying the delicious aroma that filled the kitchen. She rinsed some fresh tomatoes, onions, green beans, and carrots in order to add colour to the food.
Melodic tunes escaped her lips as she sliced the tomatoes and the other condiments into bits.
Andy cleared his throat and Jessica shrieked, almost hitting her finger with the knife. He tried unsuccessfully to hide his grin as Jessie put her slender hand against her heart. "Did you have to startle me?"
"I never knew you could be frightened by anything." He walked towards her. He had been standing at the entrance for some seconds, watching and listening to Jessica as she worked and sang. He never knew she could sing or that she had a lovely voice.
Jessica turned back to her work, taking out the brown chicken from the pan and replacing it with a fresh one. She did not like having people sneak up on her; it was always so frightening and unnerving.
"How did you spend your day?"Andy asked her even though he was staring hungrily at the chicken in the perforated bowl.
"It was fun."
She saw his hand go out slowly to touch the inviting chicken, and she smacked it, raising her finger in warning. When he tried to take it again, she blocked it with her body and faced him, but she instantly knew that she had made a horrible mistake. She had to bend her head backwards in order to look at Andy. He was standing devastatingly close, and he put his hands on the cabinet on either side of her, successfully trapping her. "What are you doing?"
His eyes held a level of laughter and amusement. "You are the one who put yourself in my front."
"Let me go."
"Are you frightened?" he asked, moving closer, making it very difficult for her to breathe.
Jessica shakes her head. "Of course not," you say.would not do anything improper, so I am safe with you. "
"Nothing I do with my wife would be improper, Jess." He took his hands off the cabinet and they dropped to her waist, giving her a measured level of panic.
"Drew," she gasped, and he lowered his head instantly. His lips were just a breath away from hers, and Jessica’s eyes dropped shut.
Their breath mingled and Jessie’s heartbeat quickened, then Andy dropped a kiss on her cheeks and stepped back. Jessica’s eyes flew open and she settled on Andy. He held out a fried chicken and put it in his mouth for a bite.
"Hmmm... delicious," he murmured and walked slowly out of the kitchen. Jessica stood, shaken and stunned by what had just happened, as she tried to regulate her racing heart.