25/05/2026
I pretended to be married to get an Apartment from a landlord who refuses to rent to single Women.
EPISODE 2
I finally got the space in that house, I asked my brother to act as if he’s my Husband. But the landlord warned us that His eyes is on us and he’s watching us.
The weekend passed with so much fear and rushing. Tunde and I packed our small bags into the room. Every time we went outside to throw away dirt, we would see Chief Greg sitting on his veranda, looking at us with bad eyes. We had to hold hands and smile like new lovers, even though we wanted to laugh.
But the next day was a big day for me.
On Monday, I resumed the work, that’s just the reason I played that Expensive prank, i was already given the Job, but I officially started this Monday.
I felt so happy, because I have been looking for Jòb.
The office was so beautiful. My new boss gave me a clean desk and a nice chair. Throughout the day, I forgot about the wicked landlord. I was typing on the computer, smiling, and greeting everyone. "Thank you, Lord," I whispered to myself. "Finally, no more hunger. No more job hunting."
By 6:00 PM, I closed from work and took a bus back to the house. When I entered the compound, Tunde was already back from his own place. But the compound was not quiet at all. All the neighbors were standing outside, looking confused.
That evening, the landlord called all the tenants together, they were all Couples, some have children too. He said he wants to have Meeting with all of us.
Chief Greg sat on a plastic chair in the middle of the compound. He cleared his throat loudly.
"Everybody sit down!" Chief Greg shouted. "I called this meeting because some people are forgetting the type of house they are living in."
Tunde and I quickly sat on a small bench at the back. I held Tunde's arm tightly so the landlord would see we were "husband and wife."
"Look at all of you," Chief Greg said, pointing his walking stick at us. "This is a house of responsible people. I don't want any nonsense here."
he gave his rules, no Smoking, no Partying or coming late at night, no bringing too much guests to his house, as a matter of fact, that’s why he avoided Singles or those in dating Phase.
"If I see any single boy or single girl knocking on your door by 9:00 PM, you are packing out the next morning!" Chief Greg warned, glaring directly at Tunde and me. "I don't want boyfriend and girlfriend drama here. Marriage only!"
"Yes, Chief," one old tenant named Mr. Okafor nodded. "We like the peace."
Chief Greg stood up from his chair. He walked around the circle of tenants, looking at everyone like a soldier.
Then he gave the last annoying Statement, ”For those who don’t have children, hmmmm, I hope in few months time, you should be Pregnant by then!!!”
My heart dropped into my shoes. My eyes grew wide like saucers. Tunde choked on his own saliva and started coughing heavily.
"Yes!" Chief Greg barked, hitting his walking stick on the ground. "Young couples must multiply! I don't want a young man and woman just living together without making babies. If you are truly married, I want to see a baby bump here by December! If not, it means you are hiding something, or you are living an irresponsible life!"
The meeting ended, and everybody started going inside. Tunde and I ran into our room and locked the door with three keys. I fell on the bed, holding my head.
How???
How can I be pregnant when I faked this Marriage of a thing Wíth my Brother?
What sort of Conditions are these?
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