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JERICHO’S WEAKNESS Episode 52

Posted by Hedowho on 2 May, 2021

JERICHO’S WEAKNESS Episode 52
(Miss Perfect👠)

By: Faith Lucky

Valerie tried her best not to limp as she walked towards the road. She’d been feeling unbearable down there on her legs, but tried her best to control and get over it.

She stood and looked sideways on the road, hoping a cab shows up pretty soon because she wasn’t so sure how long farther she could stand in that condition.

And as she stood on the lonely path, she couldn’t help thinking about Jericho.

It had really been a nice moment with him, but it broke her heart so much to know he’d left even before she came awake. Was her body the only thing he’d been interested in?

She stared glumly at the floor and shortly, a cab pulled over in front of her.

“Where to, miss?” The driver’s voice broke into her thoughts.

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Getting home, Valerie found the entire place booming with life.

The part of the house which was meant for the party had been fully decorated and arranged, lights, chairs, ribbons, balloons, it was extremely beautiful and the event planners could be seen moving around with a jotter and pen.

“Valerie” her mother’s voice broke into her thoughts and she turned swiftly to look at her.

“Oh baby, you’re finally back. I was beginning to get worried” Mrs Houston cooed as she got to where she was and kissed her forehead.

“How have you been honey?”

“I’m… I’m fine mum. Sorry if I got you worried” Valerie answered perfunctorily, making Mrs Houston to notice the bleak look on her face.

“Are you….sure you’re fine?” She asked doubtfully and Valerie just nodded.
Then,she sighed.

“Okay then. You should come in honey. Let’s get you something to eat. And then… you could start getting ready for your party. There isn’t much time left anymore” .

“Alright mum” Valerie muttered and tried following her in, but Mrs Houston noticed a slight difference in her walking steps.

“Honey, did you hurt your legs?” She stopped walking and asked and Valerie stuttered a little.

“I’m…I’m fine, mum. Please, don’t worry about it” she replied, but Mrs Houston didn’t look convinced.

“Are you sure?” She asked anyway and Valerie nodded.
Then, they proceeded into the house.
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HOURS LATER
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Valerie sat in front of the mirror, staring blankly at her reflective image as the make up artistes performed some magic on her face.

Despite her slightly ruined mood, she couldn’t help but feel happy that she was looking so beautiful.

“Your beauty is stunning, Valerie” Sally whispered with her hands on her shoulders.
She’d been in the room with her.

“Thanks” Valerie muttered with a smile.

Sally had noticed her bad mood and tried knowing what was wrong, but she wouldn’t tell and prefered keeping it all to herself.

She felt so terrible – so terrible that Jericho had probably left without saying a word to her. Suddenly, she felt stupid for giving her body to him in the first place.

“All done, ma’am” the lead artiste said and Valerie lifted her eyes from the floor to stare at herself in the mirror.

A “wow” helplessly escaped her lips. Just what she’s always wanted – to be so beautifully perfect.

She stood up afterwards and the artistes helped her put on her dress – a red ball gown.

“Hmm. And now she’s looking like a Barbie princess” Sally teased and earned a timid stare from Valerie.

“I’ll take that as a compliment” she rolled her eyes.

She was about putting on her red heels when the door suddenly opened with a maid coming in.

“Sorry to interrupt, ma’am Valerie, but there’s someone requesting to see you” The young maiden said and Valerie’s eyes beamed immediately.

JERICHO.

The hell! She couldn’t tell why she just felt he was the one. Like…it was very possible it could be someone else, but somehow, she discovered she wanted it to be him.

Without hesitation, she slipped her legs into her shoes immediately and started towards the door.

“You really going?” Sally asked from behind and she stopped to look at her.

“Yeah. I’ll be back” she muttered and left.
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Walking behind the maid, she couldn’t help but feel so nervous.

What if it really turns out to be Jericho? How would she face him?

“There he is, ma’am” the maid pointed out and Valerie lifted her head to have a look.
God! It was him.

She gulped nervously and stopped walking, just staring at him as he stood and looked extremely handsome, his hands in his trouser pockets.

He was staring the opposite direction and didn’t seem to notice she was around and Valerie seized the opportunity to steal glances at him.

Having enough, she started towards him and with her heels producing some sounds, Jericho noticed and turned to look at her.

“Hey” he rose his chin and watched her as she finally stood in front of him.

“Hi” came Valerie’s timid reply.
There was a sweet fragrance around him; one that’ was almost unresistable.

“You looking pretty” Jericho complimented and Valerie could swear her heart stopped beating for those seconds.

She blushed helplessly and stared down at the floor.

“T… Thank you” she muttered.
“I… thought you’ve left already”.

“Nah. But about leaving anyway” Jericho replied, tucking his hands more in his trouser pockets.

Valerie was almost tempted to tell him she’d been mad at him for leaving her there at his place without saying a word, but she just withheld it. It wasn’t going to make a difference anyway. Was it?

Jericho dipped his hand into his trouser pocket and brought out a tiny gift box.

“Happy birthday, Val. It was nice knowing you on earth” he cooed
as he proffered the box to her and Valerie, a little anxious, collected it from him and opened it.

It was a glittering necklace, with the pendant having the letter S.
But what does the S stand for?

“Thank you…so much” she looked up at him and said. “But… what does the S stand for?”

She had to ask because it had nothing to do with her name.

“Well…you could say it stands for Sweetheart” Jericho shrugged and chuckled at his own words, making Valerie blush as well.

“Thanks” she stared down at the box and said.
She couldn’t help but feel ecstatic about it.

Jericho nodded and took a step backwards.

“I’ll take my leave now. Bye” he muttered and turned around.

“Jericho!” Valerie didn’t realize when the name left her lips and he stopped quickly to look at her.

For a second or two, she was dumb but finally found something to say.

“Will you…ever be coming back?” She asked with a heavy heart and Jericho let out a light smile.

“Never, pretty” he answered and finally left.
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TBC😭😭😭