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Loving You Is A Losing Game – Episode 33

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Loving You Is A Losing Game – Episode 33

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(Loving you was never my intention but it became my addiction)

BY: FAITH IFEOLUWA

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“Maybe perhaps…..you're the one I'm waiting for as my other half”.

FINAL EPISODE 33

⭐ I LOVE YOU MUCH MORE ⭐

Imelda continue watching him in hiding. By this time he had calmed down and was just staring into space. The cloud gathered making it known that it's about to rain. Before they knew it it started drizzling. Still he won't budge.

“He's not tolerant to cold…why is he just sitting down there” Imelda mumbles to herself. Her phone rang and this took Hardin's attention. She quickly end the call but Hardin already saw her. He looks at her expressionlessly for a while before taking his eyes away. He stood up and walked towards her.

“You look happy” He said Indiffently on getting to her.

“Um…i_” Without letting her finish her statement he started walking away.

“Wait I…” She held her hand back. He turned and look at her with a cold look.

“Do you have something to say?”

“I…I just_” A gasp came from her when he suddenly jerked off her hand away. Both their phones fell.

“Then buzz off stop being a nuisance” He crouched and picked up a phone walking away. Imelda's gaze followed him till he was out of sight then she sighs and picked up the other phone.

“Oh…this…” She looks at the phone which wasn't hers. Seems it got swapped.

“Oh no…”

INSIDE.

“Who are you looking for so frantically miss Imelda?” Ruby asked behind Imelda who was looking around.

“Did you lose something?” She asked again folding her arms.

“No I…have you perhaps seen Hardin? I need to return something to him”

“He left already…some minutes ago”

“Oh…really…but why are you still here? You should go with him”

“Imelda you're still here” They heard Jesse's voice which made them look back. He was with Alfred.

“Oh…Jesse…i was just about to”

“Oh really…then we'll meet up soon..we have a lot to talk about you know” He winks.

“See you again…Jesse” She smiles and he nodded.

“Let's go…” He said heading out while Ruby follows. Imelda just watched as they both leave.

“You must be wondering why she left with him?” Alfred speak up and she looks at him.

“I should probably get going also”

“He is the rightful father…not Hardin…you were in a rush to leave and didn't get to know that” Alfred Snickers.

“What..?”

“Yeah…those two are married…apparently grandpa wanted him to take responsibility for his deeds”

“Then Hardin…”

“Should I take you home? I'm staying here overnight but I can just drop you real quick”

“No…no I'm…I'm okay…I'll sort it out myself…bye” She said and leaves hurriedly. Alfred tuck his hands in his pockets and watch her leaves.

“She's still not comfortable with me…even after a year” He mumbles.

NEXT DAY…AT AN HOTEL

Imelda had apparently checked into an hotel the other night. What Alfred told him the other night still baffles her.

“Is that why grandpa asked me to do that…?” She mutters. A lot of thought is going through her mind. She doesn't know what to think as well as confused. She got from the bed and go take her shower. Since she's already there she decided to pay Tess and her parents a visit. She miss them and also feel bad for leaving them like that. But first she had to get her phone back from Hardin. Pete must be worried sick by now.

***

Imelda a good in front of the door nervously or rather anxiously. She had went to his office but was told he hadn't came so here she is…in his house. Taking a deep breath she knocked but got no response. She did this for over six times but it was the same. Then she decided to go in herself. Surprisely, the door was opened. Taking one last breath she went in. The house was awfully quiet and he was no where in sight.

“Hardin…” She called in low tones.

“Har…din” She called again but got no response.

“Is he not at home…?” She thought out loud. It's been long she's been there and anything hasn't changed. She made to his room maybe he's there. She knocked and knocked but still no response.

“Im coming in” She said and went I'm slowly but it was empty. No sound of shower running also.

“Where could he be? His car is outside…” She went out and decided to check the compound but had to halt she she spot her room. The one she used to use. She opens the door slowly and went in and Suprisely he was there lying on the bed.

“Hardin…” She called and went in fully. His eyes was tightly shut and he was sweating profusely.

“What's wrong with him?” She made to touch his forehead but he was quick to got hold of her hand pulling her down. Their lips met. Her eyes widened quickly she stood away from him. His eyes twitch still not opening and he turn to the other side of the bed. That's when she saw it…one of her books. ‘WHAT KIND OF A LOVE ARE YOU?' was bodly written in it.

“This…this is…” She looks at him. He kept squeezing his face. Carefully this time she checked his temperature.

“Oh no he's burning up”

***

Hardin slowly opens his eyes…somehow he felt light he touched his forehead and notice a towel there. He took it away and was about standing that's when he realized…he's holding onto someone's palm so tightly. He looks at the asleep Imelda in surprised. Her hair was all over her face. He made to push them away but she opened her eyes. Alarmed, he jerk her hand away.

Imelda stood up.

“Oh…sorry I…I fell asleep” She said cleaning her drool.

“Leave” His voice came out cold.

“How are you feeling now?”

“Better you can leave” He stood from the bed heading away from it. Imelda followed.

“You_”

“I SAID LEAVE!!” he yelled making her flinched. She stood where she was watching him shocked.

“Just leave…Imelda” He said avoiding her gaze.

“Please…before I eventually go out of it”

“Last night we_” Swiftly before she could complete her statement he grabbed her neck and smashes his lips on hers. He eyes grew bigger. Her hands immediately went to his chest pushing him away which she successfully did. She gave him a slap which made him come back to his senses.

“What exactly do you want from me? Why are you doing this to me? What do you want?! WHAT?!!” He yelled at her face.

“MY PHONE!” She fired back.

“It got swapped with yours last night…I'm here for that” She added and he called down immediately. She brought out the phone and extend it to him. He slowly collected it from her.

“Wait..” He said and look for the phone giving her.

“Thanks…then I'll take my leave now” She said and quickly left before he could utter anything.

Hardin's conscience wouldn't stop beating him at what he did.

“SHIT!!!” He hit the door with his fist repeatedly.

AT THE COFFEE SHOP.

“Tess…I'm back…won't you give me a hug?” Imelda said to Tess who wouldn't stop glaring at her.

“You must be really angry with me…I met Mom and Dad earlier…they were happy to see me. I heard you took over the coffee shop and came to see you eagerly but…you don't look so happy to see me?”

“You b**tch”

“Tess…?”

“You ungrateful wench…YOU BRAT!!!” Tess yelled charging at her

“Oh Tess…no no ahh!” She gasped when she suddenly flung her arms around her in a tight hug.

“Tess…”

***

“So…you became an anonymous writer?”

“Isn't that cool?” She grinned.

“Cool my foot…it's ain't cool at all”

“Psst…so I want to belive you're now in a relationship”

“Don't pry into my life and just tell me yours instead…have you met him?”

“Him? Who?” She feigned ignorance.

“Are you being serious right now? I'm talking about the reason you suddenly disappeared…did you guys talked?”

“Um…” She itches her hair.

“Is there something wrong? There's something you aren't telling me right? Right?”.Tess queries and she sighs.

“Tess…what should I do?” She pouted.

FEW MINUTES LATER.

“Really…? Is it that bad?”

“He only has few months to live”

“Oh no…this is serious…why so sudden?”

“He kept it from anyone…he fainted on his journey to look for me and I coincidentallt found him so he says”

“How is he?”

“He may say he's fine but I know he's not”

“Geez…what about Hardin? He can't be okay…have you guys talked?”

“We…we don't have…anything to…tall about”

“What do you mean you don't? He isn't the father of the child so you should have a lot to say to each other”

“I…just found that out”

“So…what's your plan?”

“Plan? There's no plan…we just keep living as we've been doing?”

“In pain?”

“What do you mean?”

“Have you gotten over him already?”

“It's been a year Tess”

“That's not the answer I demanded from you”

“He kissed me!” She announced closing her eyes. Silence creeped in. She opens her eyes slowly only to find Tess sipping he coffee.

“Didn't you heard what I just said?”

“I heard”

“Why…aren't you saying anything?”

“He kissed you…so what? I expected that judging by his character”

“What?”

“So…what did you do?”

“I slapped him” she replied and Tess shakes her head.

“I..I have moved on from the past”

“So…you have no plan on getting back to him?” Tess asked and she nodded.

“I'm already done with him…we shouldn't…we can't be together again”

“Even though he isn't the father of the child? You have no reason to be angry at him anymore now…or…is the problem with you? You've got someone already?”

“No! I…I have no one…I'm just…done with everything…that has to do with love. It ain't meant for me Tess” she said and Tess sighs.

“I'm going back soon”

“I'm sorry grandpa…but I don't think I can fulfill your last wish…I can't…afford getting hurt again…I may really give up on anything…if I risk it…im sorry” She thought within.

DAYS LATER.

“Oh Jesse…why now…no but…alright let's meet up..okay” She ends the call.

“Why?” Tess prompted.

“It's Jesse…he wants to see me…I think I've to push back my plans for now…”

“Oh…it's good news for me…”

“I'm still leaving…if not today…then tomorrow”

“Have you said goodbye to grandpa?”

“No…it'll break his heart”

“Leaving without him knowing will break him more…don't do anything you'll regret later dear” Tess said to Imelda and just then her phone buzzed.

“I'll…go meet Jesse now” she said and leaves.

Tess folded her arma watching her.

“Such a stubborn butt…” She shakes her head.

AT THE PARK.

Imelda got to the garden Jesse had asked to meet him. Strangely, no one was there…not even a fly…it was awfully quiet. She looked around and saw nothing special. She dialled his number but he wasn't picking up.

“What's trick is he playing now?” She mutters walking around. Just then she reached a place with lake. Someone was sitting on a bench not far from the lake. She smiles and started walking closer…the more close she gets the more she gets to see the person clearly. It wasn't Jesse. It was him. She halted and stare at him without him knowing. He had this sad expression on. His eyes was wistful and he kept glaring at a small box in his hands.

It was a ring.

A glistening ring. It was dazzling and shone brightly. She could notice a tear dropped on the ring and she took her eyes back to his face.

“Why does he look so depressed?” She thought within. Somehow…watching him like that break her heart. It hurts to see him in so much pains. Why does it hurts so much? Why does she can't just let go? Why does he still have so much effect on her? She thought she's already over him…but why…does she long to see him so much and even seeing him like this…she felt like running into his arms. She wouldn't deny she felt sparkles when he kissed her the other day…she just want to ignore it. She wanna ignore the fact that…she still wants him. After everything she's been through. She still couldn't believe the fact that…she still felt something for him…something she's trying hide to hide and ignore.

“Is that for me?” She asked slowly beside him. He leaped up immediately hiding the ring box behind him with a shocked expression.

“I already saw it…the ring…is it for me?”

He swallowed hard and brought back the ring to his front looking at it.

“It was…but not anymore…you've got a better one now” he replied flatly

“Better one? Where?” She looks at her finger.

“I don't see anything here…”

“What are you doing here?” He asked.

“To meet someone…you?” She asked back.

“Same…” He replied larconically and she nodded.

“You can wait…I'll leave first” He added leaving.

“Why should I wait when you're the one I'm apparently here to see”

He stopped and turns.

“What do you mean?”

“I think this is a plot to make us see each other…Jesse asked me here but he's not showing up…sit down we should talk its been a while” she said taking her seat.

“How have you been?” She asked.

“Good”

“I heard what happened…Jesse is married…to her”

“Yeah”

“Are you okay?”

“Do I have a reason not to be?”

“Of course you have…grandpa is one of those reasons”

“You don't have to worry about that…I'm fine you should leave”

“Come to think of it you keep chasing me away ever since I came back…do you really not wanna see me that much?”

He kept mute.

“Would you be okay? If I really leave?”

“I will be_”

“Do you really want me to leave Hardin? This would be my first and last time asking and your answer right now…decides everything that happens later”

He kept mute.

“Alright…I'll leave…as you want” She stood up.

“Have a good life…Hardin Morrison” She started walking away while he stood there clenching his fists.

No…she can't leave.

She can't leave him again. Not anymore.

He ran back to her and held her hand.

“Don't leave…” He said panting then pulled her into a hug.

“I can't bear to see you leave again…I'd go bonkers if you disappeared again Dada…you've finally returned back to me…how can I let you go again? I can't do that…I can't”

“Let me ask just one question…do you still love me Hardin? No…did you even ever loved me?”

“How do you want me to answer that?”

“Show me your sincerity…make me believe…you…are really being true to me” she said and he held her face staring deeply into her eyes.

“Words can't describe how hurt I was when you left…I was left shattered and broken…I was trying to keep you by not telling you the truth then but I ended up losing you…there was nothing else I regretted more than that. My life became empty…nothing makes me smile or happy anymore…i cry practically every night…and I find myself praying…you return back to me…everyday. I never intend to love you this much…but I couldn't control it. When Pete kissed you…I almost went insane…I couldn't believe you were someone else's now…I lost all hope…but holding you right now…I careless about other things…I'm just a happy…that you're here with me…right now…does that…answers your question?”

“I was hurt…I trusted you with everything I've got…I couldn't take it…when you broke me…I had to leave…to find peace with myself…to forget you…but still I couldn't do it…I keep thinking of you all night…when I saw you with Ruby and Rapunzel at the hospital…I almost went bananas…I thought…I had lost you forever…I loved no one else but you all through the year we were apart…Pete is just a close friend of mine…at this stage I am right now…i don't think any man…can replace you…you own my heart Hardin…does that clear all doubts?”

“Loving you was never my intention Imelda…it became my utmost desire…and I find myself craving for your attention…my desire to love you grew bigger…every moment…everyday…every hour….every minutes…every seconds…I find myself loving you…the more”

“Life is a gamble…and i was more like a game of love…in each game…I've always lose…not until I got tangled with you…with you I find myself doing things I've swore never to do…I became addicted and didn't wanna let go…but I had to cause I didn't want to lose again…but now I've come to a realization Hardin that no matter how hard I try to fight it…no matter how I hid or run away from it…my heart always lies with you…i can't deny it any longer…I've lost in the game of loving you”

“If I proposed for you to marry me what'll you say?”

“I'll say we do it right away…now I don't want to depart from you any longer” she replied and he got on one of his knees extending the ring to her.

“Marry me Imelda Timbers”

“Put the ring on me…cause my answer is yes Hardin Morrison” Slowly he slipped the ring unto her forth finger.

“I won't make you regret this”

“I'll trust you on that…I love you Hardin” Hardin got up from his knees and held her face. Like that their lips connected in an electrifying kiss which sends shivers down every of their spine.

“I love you much more than you ever imagined..Imelda” He said after unlocking the kiss…slowly he embrace her warmly both staying like that as he kisses her hair repeatedly.

Clapping was heard…followed by ‘Hoos'

“I knew it'd work”

“Bravo to us!”

“Wooo!!”

“That was such a cheesy romance”

“Finally…” Jesse smiles.

Imelda looks at Hardin who had a baffle expression on just like her. She thennlooks at them all coming into light.

“Jesse grandpa…Tess!” She called surprised on seeing them all.

“I brought up the idea” Jesse said.

“I arranged the location” Tess said also.

“I welcomed the idea” Alfred chipped in.

“I love the idea!” Rapunzel shouted making them all giggles.

Grandpa walks up to her holding both her palms in his.

“Thank you Imelda…for granting this wish of mine”

“Grandpa…” A tear escape her eyes and she hugs him tightly. Everyone smiles watching them.

“You were being pathetic…we just couldn't watch you” Alfred said.

“Though you're a huge jerk…I think you still deserve the best” Tess also said.

“I had to do something to make you stop hurting…it's okay with just one person already”Jesse said referring to himself.

“You deserve to the happy after all…you've been through a lot” Ruby added.

“You look sad everytime even when you smile father…Rapunzel wasn't happy with that” Rapunzel said looking up to him. Hardin finds himself smiling out tears he looks at his grandpa.

“My utmost wish…is to see you happy and contend” Grandpa said and he throw his arms around him.

“Im sorry grandpa…I've been so mean to you”

“It's okay…this old man knows you care a lot”

“Look at you been full of yourself again…that's probably why I talked back at you everytime”

“I know…I'm who I am…come here everyone…can I get a hug from you all?” He said and they all wrapped their arms around themselves hugging him.

“We love you grandpa”

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