Mirabel arrived home with Jemima when her phone started ringing.
Esther was the one calling her. At first she didn't want to pick up the call. But then the call came on the second time. So she had to pick up.
Hello Mirabel. Esther said over the phone. Hello Esther. Mirabel replied.
"Tobe beats me". Esther cried over the phone. What happened? Mirabel asked Esther.
We were having an argument then he beat me. Esther said. Where is he now? Mirabel asked. He left. He left. He is not coming back. Esther said. Where are you? Mirabel asked.
I'm at home. Esther replied. Okay. So are you good now? Esther asked. If I'm okay I wouldn't call you Mirabel. Esther said. That's true. That's true. I'm coming over to your place. Mirabel said. Thank you. Esther replied and hung up the call.
Mirabel started getting ready to go see Esther. Where are you going to? Jemima asked Mirabel. My friend needs emotional support. Mirabel said.
Who is your friend? Jemima asked. Esther. Mirabel replied. The same Esther that sent you away because of her boyfriend? Jemima asked. She has learnt her lessons. Mirabel said
So you want to just go to her house? Jemima asked. Yes. Mirabel replied. I don't think this is a good idea. Jemima said. Why? Mirabel asked.
You were attacked by touts just few minutes ago and now you are willing to still go out and meet the lady that sent you away im the middle of the night? I don't think you should do it. It's already late. Jemima said.
Mima this is just 6:30PM. It's not late. Mirabel said.
The problem with you is that you don't listen. Go and emotional support your friend. No problem. Jemima said
The problem now is if I don't do it. She will call my mom and my mom will call me and then a long conversation will occur. So you see. It's that long conversation I don't have energy for. It's better, I go meet Esther now. Mirabel said.
What Ever you are doing, just know you have a fashion show to attend tomorrow evening. Jemima informed Mirabel. I will even come back this night. Mirabel said.
It's not only this night. Just be careful. Or should I escort you outside the street? Jemima asked Mirabel.
Yes, that will be helpful. Mirabel replied. Yes that will be helpful. Jemima mimicked Mirabel and you want to come back this night? If you are coming back who are you going to call to come bring you 0ut of the street? Jemima asked Mirabel. You of course. Mirabel replied laughing.
Very funny. Jimima said.
Mirabel had a quick shower and changed into something else and Jemima followed her outside the street and she entered a bike that took her to Esther's house.
Esther opened the door for her immediately she arrived.
Thank you for c0ming. Esther said and hugged Mirabel immediately she arrived.
Mirabel looked around the house and looked at Esther.
What did you say happened to you? Mirabel asked Esther.
Tobe beats Me. Esther said. Mirabel looked at Esther from head to toe. You don't look like someone that's beåten. Mirabel said.
What do you mean? I fought back of course. I wouldn't allow him to leave brú!s3s on my body. Esther said.
Okay. But what really happened? We were just having a little argument. The argument shouldn't have even result to f!ght!ng. Like you know since he came to Enugu he has always been at home. So this morning I woke up late. I didn't have time to sweep or clean. I begged him to do it for me before I went to work.
On coming back home I realized that the house was still the way I left it. So I asked him, why he didn't help me to sweep the house. He got angry and started asking me when he turned to my house boy. I tried telling him this isn't about house boy matter, he got angry and lå!d his hañds oñ me. Esther said.
That's !ntensed. So sorry for that. Mirabel said. Thank you for coming on short notice. I also want to apologize for the way I chased you out of the house. I'm so sorry. I didn't know what came over me. Esther said.
It's okay. Mirabel replied. Thank you. Esther said.
The girls got to talk and catch up. Esther brought food for them that night. The ate and slept. Mirabel called Jemima that she won't be coming home that night. Jemima understood and also reminded her to be sure to come home before 3:00PM so that they could prepare and head for the red carpet of their fashion show.
The following day in the morning, Esther brought tea and egg for Mirabel in bed.
Thank you. Mirabel said to Esther. Thank you for showing up for me last night. Esther said.
Mirabel drank the tea and she forgot herself and slept off till...