The Flower That Survived 19 Years of Drought

Seduction

Seduction

The wealthiest man in town rolled up at our yard gate in a black Range Rover. In a flash, he jumped out of his vehicle and strode to the door with his muscular body printing out in his Polo T-shirt. Enticement and adrenaline permeated the air by his sex and the city cologne. A flashy Rolex watch sparked with lustre around his hand, and a thick luxurious diamond chain around his neck spoke for his sophisticated persona. No woman has ever resisted his dashing good looks and his unwavering confidence. Subconsciously, he knew the Art of seduction, how to turn on a woman like a pipe. A prince charming he was to all the ladies who had the privilege to spend a night at his extravagant mansion. He was basically a likable person by our family but normally where there is smoke, there is always fire. I figured more than less his goal was to get SunShine since he found out that she was still single. By the time I went to call SunShine to inform her that Von was here, he was already inside the living room sitting in the couch waiting.

"Who let you in, what do you.........?" I asked without getting the chance to finish my question.

SunShine's name quickly gushed from his mouth.

His forehead began sweating, and his eyes widen. He was burning up to see her.

"Hey Von, what's up?" SunShine asked him.

"Hey baby girl I'm doing great as usual, what about you?" he asked with an enlightened face and stared at SunShine's brown legs.

"I'm okay," she replied.

He held on to her hand and began lusting at her cute face.

"Do you know that you're a very gorgeous woman? I wish I was married to a woman like your type," he said with enchanted eyes.

"Oh really," she replied smiling.

She released his fingers from around her hand and went inside her room for her cell phone. He followed behind and stood at the door while he fired charming, enticing and seductive words at her with his tongue.

"How about a date at one of the fanciest restaurant on the north coast, you see dear beloved, most women don't ever get this privilege from their men, I guarantee you that most women would die for a moment like this. Whenever I stepped inside my business places all the female workers twinkle their eyes with lust and desire. I am most women wish but I don't want a fake woman, I want a real woman who knows how to love his man. In fact, what I'm doing with so many women when I can settle down with a nice hard working young lady your type. I would give up all that I have in my possession to be with a woman conscious and loyal as you," he pleaded while at the same time observing that there was no light inside the room.

"Stop saying things you don't really mean Von," SunShine replied smiling.

"No, I mean all that I have said from the debts of my heart. On the electricity meter outside I saw a red tag which means that the power was cut. This is for how long now?

"A week," she replied tautly.

"Damn I can just imagine how life is hard on you as a single mother with two teenage boys. You know what I've observed though; some of the world's greatest leaders were raised by their mother. Any ways I know you're not working so how are you going to find the money to reconnect the electricity?" he asked with sympathy.

"I don't have a clue, and why me, why me, I'm fed up with this

life," she yelled while sitting on the bed in disheartenment.

"You see, life is not a wish list. It is what you make of it. Tell me your entire problem's darling," he urged.

"You wouldn't understand and it wouldn't be possible to tell you because it's a long painful story," she said nodding her head.

"It would certainly be a pleasure to give a helping hand to a beautiful woman like you. I'm a patient guy. I will listen so go ahead," he prompted.

"Life has been like a raging sea with many financial obligations soaring like an eagle. Every blasted thing I do obstacles stand in the way. I can't go one day without having to think where each night's meal is coming from. Survival is the key here but how the hell are we going to survive without a source of income," she snivelled as she talked. "I tried farming and I tried countless times to get a job. I even tried to barrow a loan to open a hair salon but none seem to work. When am I going to live a stress free life of no worries about basic needs and no worries about what the future holds?"

"I feel your grief. All this will be a thing of the pass as of now, I am going to assist you in whichever way I can," he said leaning forward for a kiss.

"To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't know how to thank you. I would certainly appreciate it because life is giving us a hard fight," she said with an uplifted voice.

"SunShine sweet heart, under one condition, you will have to go with me on a date before I can write you a check. I am obsessed with your smile. I love you and I would find an excuse to divorce my wife, then I would marry you. I would give up all my worldly possessions just to have your heart and your love. I am not a magician but anything your heart desires, make me know, I can fulfil it with ease," he said with persuasion.

"What! My love doesn't have a price tag. My heart is invaluable and all the money that you have in the world can't buy my love. There is absolutely no way I'm going out with you! In fact, you're a married man. Without your help, Joshua, Zeke and I will survive the storm.

We have survived many already. Therefore, I firmly believe that we can survive this one. One day the sun will shine again," she asserted with faith.

"Fine, suit yourself but one thing I know, you will never find another man like me offering so many gifts and opportunities. Be with me and your suffering will be over," he said trying to capture her mind.

"Is this love and can money buy love? I am not a whore so don't try to enchant me with material things. I've been through a hell of a marriage, and I can't afford to go through another broken heart. Go back to your wife and kids Von, they need you most," SunShine conveyed.

"Fine, I'm gone so survive on your own without a man," he exclaimed.

I was in the couch reading the newspaper when he sped through the front door like lightening. Ten minutes later Aunt Michelle called and told SunShine that she had just paid for the reconnection of the electricity.

Temptations will arise but don't be too quick to surrender. Life will in fact, force you to the edge of the cliff, but it always leaves us with an option. Life is based on rules, but it doesn't force anyone to kiss people's feet. You're left with that decision. Anything that anyone can accomplish, you can, in fact accomplish it as well, no matter how high or how low; you can, as long as there remains a fire of strong belief in yourself to reach your goals. Inside every one of us is a sovereign power that can change any situation or any difficult circumstances, so why surrender to the lies of seduction?