EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL
By James Lugard
Date: July 12, 2024
Ch. 39A VISIT TO REX'S HOUSE


It is around 8 am in the morning, The bell from their room rang loud,loud enough to wake them up from their deep sleep. They woke up only to find out that they slept downstairs instead of upstairs.

Babe I can't imagine we didn't sleep in our room today. Jack said, stretching his body.
Maybe yesterday night made us lose our sanity... obviously you are not far from the truth..Both of them laughed.

Babe I need to eat breakfast now, I should be in Rex's house by 10pm.

Huh! Why this morning, I hope everything is fine.. Stella asked, showing concern.

Yes dear, you know the trouble in his home and if you ask me the whole thing is really getting out of hand.

Yes that lady I know her, I had she's really over protective I mean her own level of paranoid is something else.. Stella contributed, stating the obvious.

Exactly!’ is too much, do you know the other time I went with my friend to the police station to bail his secretary that this same lady locked up?
(Jack went on) She locked her up simply because she caught both of them in the office. Jack reported.

I don't get it, since the secretary is a staff in that company then why can't she enter her boss office?.?
Especially if she wants to present some files for him to sign ….

Exactly what happened, Rex said she actually brought some files for me to go through and sign, at the point of explaining it to him that was when his wife batched in and misinterpreted everything…

This is funny, I mean that woman is really sick. Common this is too much in fact is oppression and humiliation. Stella querreled.

Anyway that's why I have taken it upon myself to really talk some sense into her…
Then what if she didn't give you a listening ear because I know any lady that has this kind of annoying character can be rude to people outside.

I don't care if she doesn't listen to me then my friend should go to where he will find peace and happiness. Jack answered with a smile.
And where do you think he will find peace and happiness?

I don't know maybe by then we will know ...I am beginning to suspect you and this your friend.
( Stella added as both of them laugh together. He later went to the bathroom to have a warm shower while Stella called the maid to clear the table)

Babe you are dressed in already?
Stella asked rhytorically.

Yes babe,you know traffic can be crazy sometimes, I am not really ready for all those dramas.

(Smiles) I understand, Jack is done dressing up, his white senator wear and his black hat with black shoes made him look handsome and responsible. Stella hugged him passionately, the sweet perfume he wore would make Stella to rest her head on his chest to stay longer. He bade her good bye-bye as he climbed into his car and zoomed off.

Alright dear dear I need to go now please don't miss me much.

Sure dear,and please be careful……(he zoomed off)
**
Hello madam good morning.. Jack greeted politely.

Good morning, Mr Jack if I am not mistaken.. Charity replied.

Thank you, yea Jack is the name.. Jack replied comfortably.

You are welcome, husband is relaxing at the garage. Just follow this way (she pointed it out for Jack)

Okay thanks but is actually both of you I came to see so if you don't mind you can walk me there. Jack said politely

She sighed! You came to see both of us, well just follow this way to meet him I will join you guys in a jiffy.. Charity replied.

Okay thank you (Jack walked away to meet his friend,upon his arrival Rex was having newspaper and juice on his table while he was in call with his secretary)

Oh you are here already,( both of them shook hands while Jack made use of the available chair)

Yes I saw your wife when I was coming, she was even the one that directed me to meet you here…

Wao! Meaning she was cool to you since she replied to you..Rex teased.

Stop jor, u mean what I saw out there,it is not obvious…(both of them laughed, they were laughing when Charity walked in they composed themselves immediately)

(Jack faces charity to welcome her)You are welcome, thanks for honoring my invitation…Charity smile and then say thank you to Jack.

Jack cleared his throat and then he continued.. please you guys should permit me to go straight to the point…
As Jack paused he observed their faces which he observed they were telling him to ride on.

First of foremost I will start by introducing myself to Charity, who I believe may not know me too well and the relationship between me and her husband…my name is Jack, Rex and I attended the same higher institution. He was my roommate back then in borden school and we were also in the same accounting department. We literally did almost everything together. Our bond was so strong that friends find it hard to believe that we are not from the same family background.

When I lost my wife, Rex was a life to me, he wasn't just there for me but he sacrificed his time and everything. He mourned with me, he encouraged me, he was really there for me. Above all he helped me to heal faster…
Impressive, you guys must really be sharing a great bond.. Charity chip is still interested to know the rationale behind Jack's coming.

Yes we are, Jack went on.
You see all these things are changing already since he got married to you, of course I know that marriage changes a man but to this point where all families and friends are complaining about the change that's why I take it upon myself to visit again.
(Rex was just positioned to listen to all the conversation but not willing to utter a word)

Charity I want you to know that you cannot hide a grown-up man like Rex. Yelling or complaining about any visitor that comes into your house is not really ideal for your marriage.

Mr Jack with all due respect please watch your choice of words, what do you mean yelling or complaining?
When you drove into this premises, was I in any way rude or yelling at you?

( Charity lashed out already beginning to feel angry)

No! You didn't but how about the way you treated me the last time I came to this place?
How about the day you sent your husband's cousin sister away simply because you think she was lying to you about her identity…Jack was willing to go on and on but he paused to hear what she had to say.

Huh! This is conspiracy, obviously there's know point being here (she face Rex)
It is obvious you are telling him everything going on in this marriage. I expected you to be a man enough.

You really have to calm down. Even if you will not respect me but for our visitor, walking out will be the height of it.. Rex went on…
Yes I do open up some stuff to him because I am tired of dying in silence. You treat me like a visitor, yet you will not allow me to associate with other people. What exactly do you want?
If this is how marriage looks like then I need to be convinced to accept this new definition. Rex said, already boiling in anger.

You ungrateful idiot. You have the right to talk to me in that manner when I was actually protecting you from all these gold diggers. Besides where were they when me and my family singlehandedly turned you into the big man you are now, you are there vomiting thrash I don't blame you.

Anger was boldly written all over Jack's face, he has been trying to maintain the gentle man he is but Charity's words is pushing him to the wall

Please guys calm, fighting and querelling has never settled any issue before..he went on.. Charity I want you to know that Rex loves you so much. Come to think of it, with the level he is now, even if you take everything away from him do you think he will lack anything? He loves you and that's why he's still in this marriage with you, if it were to be some guys or me, honesty speaking I would have long call it a quit

You guys are sick..(she stood up Walk away angrily)

What! Did she just walk away from us?

Know she will be back, trust me ( Rex defended her already feeling embarrassed)



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