Being Mrs Spence

Florence got dressed and quickly went to see her visitors.

She tried to wear fake smile and pretend like she was truly happy to see them.

“Hey Susy.. Max. What are you doing here. Wasn’t expecting you…

Florence tried to keep a steady eye contact with Maxwell despite finding it difficult.

Maxwell kept staring at her, when Florence couldn’t keep up it, she looked away and refocused on Susan

Susan spoke first

“Flo, how’re you…? Maxwell here wanted to visit. He knew that you will not agree for for him to come over so he asked that I bring him and I since I wanted to see you too, so… here we are.

Florence said mostly like a whisper.

“You could have called first but why is everyone wanting to see me… what’s going on?

Maxwell who had not said anything spoke.

“I needed to know how you are doing first and obviously you are absolutely great. And another thing is to know why you have decided not to keep to your word. You kept postponing our meeting. I mean, we needed to talk, I also need to move on if you have decided to be with your husband. Instead of keeping me like a wanderer… let me know what you really want. Because I can no longer pretend or wait till eternity for you Flox. Is okay if you want to be with your husband, i will never stop you but what I dislike is playing with my emotions everytime…

Florence replied them angrily.

“Why are you being self centered Max, Susan you too. None of you even asked how Cole was doing. Do you all think I’m enjoying myself down here and care less about every one and everything else? Please, try and be sensitive for ones. Cole maybe on a wheelchair and his recovery process is slower than I thought he is still my husband until the divorce papers are signed and sealed by the Court of law. What y’all should be asking is how’s Cole doing, atleast in that way I also feel cared for. Max, Driving down to my place and acting like I have done something wrong just because I haven’t seen you yet is selfishness… I promise to see you Max, I haven’t gotten the time yet but that I will do so. Cole is my priority right now, if he’s better then I can also think of moving on and…

Susan interrupted her with a finger pointing up stairs while standing to her feet. She was talking loudly so that Cole can hear her where ever he was.

” Do not force your Cole down our throats. I never liked him when he was healthy neither will I… now that he is probably bedridden. Your Cole is arrogant, disrespectful, egoistic and ill tempered… the list goes on. You choose to come back here and take care of his mess, is your choice as the Jesus baby, Bible quoting, virtuous woman and godly wife that you think you are. I’m not like you and do not for a second want to be stupid like you Florence. Coleman took advantage of your softness and plays you like a football. Remember the day you came to my house crying foul over how he dislike the cloth you wore to his office party and sent you back home because you were not dressed in the skimpy cloths he wanted… Yes, that day I wish I can shake you up a bit to stand up to him and tell him your momma did not raise a soft cat. Mom and Dad raised us to be God fearing, yes… but to also be tigris and not allow anyone to kick us around in the butt. I believe in God and loves my husband dearly. Jimmy is an amazing man but never will he disrespect me to the highest order and I will run back wiping his buttocks. Never…

Florence tries to give Susan sign to lower her voice because Cole may hear her. And to also mind what she is saying because of Maxwell was with them.

Susan did not pay attention to her.

Instead she moved closer to the stairs and raised her voice.

Making Florence to sank deeply in the cushion with her head bent.

“… Coleman Spence is super lucky to have a woman like you Flo. Is rare… women are no longer foolish but you chose to be. I can’t talk you out of this whole thing… is your damn choice and I have Promise not to stress it again. Normally, Cole shouldn’t eat his cake and have it again but he obviously can have it as many times as he chose to because he thinks you will always be there to clean his mess. C’mon Flo, this man never loved you like you deserve. he tortured you emotionally even before getting another woman pregnant, kicking you out after the whole insult with both his own mother and mistress. Threatening your life even while you were out. He live with his mistress roughly two years and never cares if you are alive or dead. After things got sour, and the whole pregnancy thing was all lies and deceit which he foolishly and blindly fell for… They both landed in the hospital and just like magic he asked his mama Golden or whatever they call her, a mother who failed to raise her son well… just a call and you flew back to them like they expected that you would…”

Maxwell tries to call an angry Susan to order but she ignored.

He took his car keys and was about leaving but needed Florence to look at him maybe for the last time.

Florence who couldn’t take the insult from her elder sister stood up and said loudly.

“, You should all be going… this is uncalled for Susan. We can’t both be the same and like you stated earlier is my damn choice and I expect you to respect my choices and leave me the hell alone. Cole is my husband if you have forgotten that. He may not be perfect to your taste but he is changing for good. Stop trying to talk me out of caring for my husband. He needs me now than ever. He hurts me in the past and he is sorry. I can’t kill him, this accident has almost crippled him if not for several medical intervention. I want him to be well, I don’t have to level down his sins on his head every day. I can’t Leave him now, that is what you all should bear in mind. Everyone should move on with his or her life. Leave me alone. You all should leave my house please… coming down to my home with insult is what I can’t take from anyone…

Maxwell breathed deeply before walking out.

Susan moved closer to Florence and replied.

“You can’t take insult from anyone except from Cole… I guess. You think he respects you now, Flo is just for the moment because right now, he is at your mercy so he has to behave nice just to earn your sympathy. His Golden mama has abandoned him, his sister… I’m sure that one can’t spend a day with his own brother. Flo, remember that Dad was a good man, he treated Mom with love and Mom loved and respected him effortlessly. We were raised in a loving, godly home Flo. I care for you like my only sister ever since our parents passed, do you even think they will be happy right now with all of this. Allowing another man who wasn’t raised properly or choose to behave right to treat you like trash? I will never… ever tolerate it and Jimmy will never ever try such. Is not in him and mostly because he knows the woman he got married to. I’m leaving your house and never coming back…

Susan took her bag and started walking to the door. She suddenly turned and said to Florence.

“… tell Cole that i will run him over with my car without any iota of guilt if I see him standing by the road side. He dares not challenge me, I will spit on his stupid face. You are nursing him back to health because you are his second Mama golden and silver. Rubbish!! I hate what he has turned you into. Is eight years already with no child or children to count on. You feel Coleman is your cross, then continue to carry him. Maxwell is moving on with his life. He should quickly do so. That young fine man has tried. He calls me often, begging me to talk to you Flo. He loves you and despite all that has happened he still wants to be with you but since you choose your Coleman, I can only wish the best. I hopes this time around, he doesn’t pregnant another sexy woman for real…

Susan walked out, Florence watched her kicked her car angrily, she said something, before going in and driving off with speed.

Maxwell was already gone before Susan even came out of the house.

Florence went to a chair and sat hard.

She saw Lizbeth who obviously heard almost everything Susan said.

“Ma’am, I’m sorry to say but your sister is an angry bird. She is too hot and almost ready to fight. Her voice was echoing all over the house. I’m sorry you have to go through all of this. Mr Spence is a nice man and deserves another chance to life. He has a good heart, he may not show it often but aside his good looks his heart is equally good. Maybe with time you will get to see it… don’t listen to anyone who tries to condemn him without even getting to know him closely.

Florence did not say anything to Lizbeth as she climbed up.

Cole had earpiece on both ears, either listening to music while lying down and facing up or some other thing.

Florence removed it from his ear. he turned to her, smiled and said.

“I guess your visitors are gone. Susan’s nonsense rant was getting to the room, I have to get something to block my two ears so that I won’t hear her. Well, I have been listening and enjoying cool music…Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Florence decided not to talk about drama with her sister and Cole never asked.

Instead Cole spoke differently on another topic.

He pointed at the fertility medicine bottle that was already half and how Florence should try and get more of the drugs for him if she was truly out in helping him get better in every area.

Florence told him that she used her last money in the account to pay up his debt.

The money he was owning his company, she used all she had to clear the debt and there is nothing much left with her except feeding money.

Cole insisted that she should try and get the fertility drugs for him, he does not want to miss out on the three months constant medication like the doctor had advised him.

Florence didn’t reply as she quietly went about her day.

The drugs were very expensive, she can’t afford them for Cole. Not right now.

She has tried to pay up many other Cole’s general medication bills. Expenses was too much on her shoulder and weighing her down already.

After a week Cole continue to pester her over getting the meds for his fertility.

Florence end up borrowing some money from her colleagues to get the drugs just for peace to reign and to make Cole happy.

Cole thanked her very well as he continued with the drugs.

The bank was sending a reminder message to him concerning the house on collateral.

He showed each message to Florence.

Although it wasn’t time yet but it was for them to be at alert.

“Most times, this things gives me sleepless nights… I really don’t know what to do. Sweetie, if the bank take this house we will be homeless. I wish I have a means I can get money to pay up the bank. Is not even a small amount of money, where in Earth will I even get the money. I’m out of job, not physically fit yet to look for another. Even if I get employed now, I need to work like a year before getting entitled to loan…. I’m deeply troubled sweetie. My Mom will never agree to help, she does not even have up to such amount to loan out. Sweetie, do you…