Doctor Freaks Journal -Long Distance Relationships

In the Nigerian parlance, there is a saying that 'in a long relationship, at least three of four people are involved.'

I shared the same building with a pretty woman some years back. She lived with her son and daughter. The news we gathered then was that her husband resided in America.

 She worked in a spa and she was proud of her job. 

Initially we weren't close because I was living with my protective spouse.

 Immediately my spouse relocated temporarily, she became more friendly and rode in my car to work on several occasions.

 Gradually, we became friends but simply on a platonic level. I never wanted more anyway and she honestly didn't display any form of affection for me but rumours were rife that she was involved in some amorous relationships with certain folks, both male and female but who am I to judge or authoritatively state that she was guilty as charged? 

She was cute and nice but I think at some point she got involved with the landlord's son who was more than ten years her junior. I became aware of this because the boy was all over her and was always in her apartment.

 At some point, both the landlord and the wife confronted her and made an issue out of the accusation/suspicion. In any event, rumours were rife that she was warming Baba Landlord's bed at the material time.

Fast forward, neighbour's husband arrived from America. Cute guy. We became friends and he attempted to force some words out of my mouth but I didn't bulge as it is even not in my character to interfere in other people's matters or engage in side talks. 

The guy dropped the topic but hinted me that he had heard certain uncomplimentary things about the wife and that he had only come for his children stylishly. 

Weeks later, Mr husband disappeared with the children and Mrs Wife was left with the hope of joining the rest of the family as soon as possible.

I left that neighbourhood shortly after and I've not been in touch with her.

 Recently, I ran into my friend and it's been nine years now. The first question I asked was 'wow! are you on vacation in Nigeria?' Even though she wasn't looking like someone who had just returned from Porto Novo but the 'aproko' in me wanted her to give me some gist. Behold, she confessed to me that she hadn't heard from the husband and children in years but she was doing great.

Hmmm... was I surprised? No. After all, Mr Husband hinted me beforehand. Breakfast in bed served hot.

*You should have hinted her abeg!... Whether she was sleeping around or not, he had no right to take those kids away from her...wicked man!

I know someone who did this and when the kids were big enough to do so, they returned to Nigeria to look for their mum and cut off their dad totally....