5 Episode 5

THE BRIDEGROOM

Episode 5

Charlotte: Deric, did you call the number I gave you yet?

Deric: no.

Charlotte: does this mean you are getting used to staying at home or having your bills paid by me or both??

Why don't you want to work???

Deric: I'll work when I find myself a job. This conversation is over.

Charlotte: this conversation is not over!! I am having it up to here, Deric and if this carries on, I will be left with no option than to tell your parents and mine!

Deric: very well then! My dad knows and will tell you that being the man that i am, I will not take a job given to me by another man who is likely trying to win my wife over!

Hey! We have some class. Can't certainly say that of You!

Charlotte: What are you trying to say, Deric???

Deric: exactly what you heard. I am sick and tired of your endless moaning just because I lost my job a few months ago.

(Raises his voice) a few months ago, Charlotte!!!! And let's not forget this is a man who saw you through the university and paid your damn bills for five flipping years!!!

Charlotte: Deric, stop shouting! Just stop!!!!

Deric: don't you bloody tell me what to do! Don't start treating me like your child. Hey! You are yet to give me one after 3 and a half years of being married to you.

A coursemate of mine who got married two years ago, has two kids now. As a matter of fact, she recently moved into this estate.

Charlotte: (tearfully) your best line lately, isn't it!!! What else have you got?

Deric: no darling, I have more. How about you go into the bedroom and see the flower and lingerie that was delivered to you this morning, by one of your numerous bed mates?

Awwww! It was from Nina, wasn't it?….My mouthed wife has suddenly gone quiet. No! Let me guess where it is from! Ermmm! Yesssss! The company is giving out underwears to all their female staff!

Charlotte: wha-t..What are you talking about?

Deric: why don't you go inside and find out yourself? I'm sure you can still use those legs, my beautiful wife!

(Charlotte went into the bedroom, and found a single rose, a card and a set of Victoria's Secret underwears. Deric had opened and read the content of the card which says "thinking of you always" And although the sender did not include his name in the card, Charlotte knew it was from Jaykob)

Charlotte: I have no idea where these are from. I am not cheating, Deric! I haven't and I won't! You are making my life difficult with this constant argument

Deric: awwww! Isn't she sweet! The minute you catch her, she quickly swings into her cry baby and frustrated wife mood! I'm sure a ghost who divinely got your address and underwear size sent those items.

By the way, I took pictures of them. I might just need it some day!

Charlotte: I can't spend one more minute under this roof! I Can't! Been at work all day and now I can't even have some peace and quiet because the man I married wouldn't let me! I'm out!

(Picks up the car keys and ran out)

Deric: Bye Charlotte

(Charlotte lodged in a hotel not far away from his work place and after she had her shower she remembered she had no clothes to wear to work the next day, so she started calling Nina)

Nina:hello, girlfriend

Charlotte: (snivelling) Nina, can you do me a favour and come to work at 6 o'clock tomorrow. Get me any of your dress, please?

Nina: have you been arguing with Deric?

Charlotte: (amidst tears) yes

Nina: where are You?

Charlotte: in Suresleep hotels

Nina: did he raise his hands on You?

Charlotte: no he didn't

Nina: have you had anything to eat?

Charlotte: I'm not hungry

Nina: you must eat something, girlfriend. You must because tell you What? He is eating tonight and probably having a drink or two. Do not starve yourself for the sake of a man. Don't!

Charlotte: I'll go grab some sandwich downstairs after speaking with you. They have a cafe there.

Nina: I'll see you tomorrow at six. Do you need underwears and toothbrush and my makeup box?

Charlotte: yes, please.

Nina: I love you.

Charlotte: love you too. Bye

(Charlotte got to work at about five thirty in the morning on Monday, she opened the door and discovered that the lights were on..)

Charlotte: these guys left the lights on!

Mr Adrian: (from his office) you are way too early, what's the matter?

Charlotte: (startled) Jesus Christ!!

Mr Adrian: (comes to her) did I scare You? I'm sorry

Charlotte: (panting heavily from fear) i nearly passed out! Oh Lord!

Mr Adrian: these are the clothes you came to the work party on yesterday. Why do you still have them on?

Charlotte: (struggling to hold back her tears) nothing. I..I chose to wear them again.

Mr Adrian: alright. Come with me to the car let's get you some clothes at the boutique down the road.

Charlotte: thank You

Mr Adrian: you'll be fine, alright?

Charlotte: (starts crying) thank you.

Mr Adrian: Hey… the tears won't help in any way. We are gonna do this as the strong woman you are. You got this, yeah?

Charlotte: (Nods in affirmation)