??Love &
Crosses??
?[When LOVE ? Bec@m£ BITTERED]?
GENRE: r0m@nç£
WARNING❌ DO NOT COPY OR REPOST THIS NOVEL WITHOUT THE AUTHOR’S PERMISSION.
Written By: DAMMIE CROWN
?From?
Dammie Crown Libr@ry
?Chapter 21?
UNEDITED…..
“What?” Samuel demanded.
“Really? Samuel I’ve bec@m£ “what” to you right? What has gotten over you ever since four days ago that you asked me about your wife. Is it because I refused to answer you? Was that why you’re avoiding me all of a sudden?” Cindy asked hurtfully.
“And now you know the reason why I’m avoiding you…can I just leave in peace?” He asked not looking at her.
Cindy chuckled lightly.
“Seriously? Are you comfortable with that? Do you love to avoid me?” She asked moving closer to him.
“You caused it. What am I suppose to do…become happy because you refused to save my marriage? Or what really do you expect.” He asked.
“I don’t know. But you and I know that you can’t take it if I start mine. Don’t worry my dear, you won’t be the only one to avoid me as from now henceforth so that it won’t be boring to you, I will join you. We’d both avoid ourselves for as long as you want. I’m done here.” Cindy stated staring intently at him for some seconds before she turned to leave.
But Samuel was fast enough to held her back from leaving by holding her hand from behind.
She st©pped abruptly without turning to look at him. Tears were threatening to fall from her eyes.
Samuel gently turned her around to face him. He closed the gap between them and hvgged her ti-ghtly than ever before.
“I’m sorry Cindy. I am really sorry. I’m the j£rk here. Sorry for avoiding you, it hasn’t been easy for me but I can’t just help it.” He said c@r£ss!ngher back.
Although she didn’t hvg him back but she just stood there in his warm embr@ce.
She sniffed occasionally. Samuel hvgged her for some minutes before they p@rted but he was still holding her on her w@!st.
She was looking at their feet not looking up to his face.
Samuel lifted her chin up for him to see her face clearly.
“Cindy….sorry, okay? I’m sorry.” He apologized again.
“It’s okay.” Cindy said softly.
“Are you still mad at me?” He asked.
“No…am not.”She answered in a low voice.
“Cindy, plea-se, tell me what you know about…’
Samuel couldn’t finished his statement ’cause Cindy interrupted him.
“Not again Sam. Don’t repeat that again in my ear. It’s beyond me.” Cindy said trying to free herself from his grip on her w@!st.
“I know it’s beyond you but plea-se I’m begging.” Samuel begged.
“N…no. I can’t.”
Samuel leaned more closer to her…their face was an inch away from each other. They’d feel their breath on their faces. He stared de-eply into her eyes as if to pour affection into it.
“Tell me…Cindy and I’d be grateful.” He said placing a lingering k!sson her forehead.
The k!ssseems to have effect on her as she just stood still contemplating on what to do.
*****
Two Weeks After…
Cindy’s introduction was held today in her parent’ house. It was a day of celebr@tion and jubilation for everyone except for Phil!p& Dammie.
Dammie noticed he wasn’t happy and concluded surely that he has interest in her brother’s fiancée.
But she boasted in herself that she’s gonna make him hers.
Cindy was dressed in a green traditional attire with little make up and she looked extraordinary beautiful like a goddess.
Phil!pcan’t help but drool over her immeasurable beauty. Samuel as well admired her and they took some pictures together.
Emmanuel also dressed handsomely in a green coloured traditional attire too. It was sure a happy day.
Ellen, Samuel and his wife – Alice were pres£nt including the church’s member which Phili-p’s family were all pres£nt.
Everyone was happy and jubilating cheerfully. Foods and drinks were in surplus.
Everyone all celebr@ted joyfully before they all p@rted after the wedding d@t£ has been announced.
Cindy’s joy knew no bound as Emmanuel showered her all the love on that day.
*****
Alice looked pale now that Samuel had got to know her secret that’s she’s cheating on him. Although he didn’t take it up with her he’s patiently waiting for her to be caught red handed.
They both lived like a strangers in the house. Although would sometime tries to talk to Samuel but he would shut her up with just a glare.
He actually succeeded in petting Cindy into telling him about Alice that night.
………….
“Actually, I’m not really sure about what I’m about t tell you. Samuel….I’m scared.” She had said.
“Just go on.” Samuel had told her.
She told him how she saw her in a h0tel br@less and also in a restaurant with a guy.
Samuel had thanked her profusely hvgging her in appreciation.
…………
Phil!pwas waiting patiently to carry out his plan tomorrow during Mrs Veronica’s p@rty.
he called Thomas.
?dude
?congrats in advance man.
Phil-ips miled.
?thanks. Hope you’ve informed that nurse?
?of course. She would be there tomorrow.
They talked for few more minutes before the call ended.
*****
George was out of money. He couldn’t think how to get money other than from Alice and she has refused to turn up.
He received a news from Dammie about his brother’s introduction which made him devastated about how to get her – Cindy.
He decided to threaten her again. He took his phone and texted Alice.
“Baby. I nee-d you here.” He heard Dammie’ s house coming from the be-droom.
She actually went to his house immediately after the p@rty to clear her head. She couldn’t just believe what she’s trying to st©p is really happening.
“will Cindy ever shut her mouth? I’m scared she might expo-sed me. ” she thought sadly.
But George’s t©uçh on her b©dy j£rked her out of her thought.
“I want it fast and furious, I nee-d to clear my head.” She said.
“same here.” He whispered.
Soon, his member started doing justice into her V. Her loud m0@n s filled the whole room.
*******
Alice was in thought of what to tell her husband ’cause she was supposed to go to the hospital tomorrow for the implantation.
So, she called the doctor.
?doctor
?evening Mrs Bas-sey
?just to remind you that you shouldn’t say the truth to my husband if he ask you why the in vitro fertilization isn’t working for me again.
?of course. Worry not ma’am. And besides, I’m not the one on seat for now.
?alright thank. Hope you’ve disposed my eggs and my husband’s sp-erm ?
?absolutely.
?okay. Bye.
She breath in relieve. But she started panicking after seeing George’s message on her phone
?bit-ch….I’m ex-posing you tomorrow to your husband. You’re dead. s£nd my money for me to keep your secret, if not….your marriage is gone.?
She re-ad with trembling hand as tears fall freely from her eyes.
“Finally, it’s over. But I’m not done yet.’ She said amidst tears.
*****
Samuel was slee-ping peacefully waiting patiently for tomorrow – Saturday.
He also remembered Alice was to go to the hospital tomorrow for the implantation but he had his plans.
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?Chapter 22 & 23?
UNEDITED?
Saturday….
It was in the evening when the p@rty was about to started. Mrs Veronica and her husband has left the house since morning after preparing breakfast for Cindy and her father – lawyer James.
It’s funny how Mrs Veronica was the only one that cooks everyday for the family. Cindy rarely cook except when there’s visitor and they ha-rd ly have visitors.
Cindy and Ellen were still inside Cindy’s room dressing up. Samuel had called her telling her he’d got to the venue.
Phil!phas also called her and she had told him she’s on her way.
Emmanuel had called her early that morning that he wouldn’t be available in the p@rty because he was to go on a business meeting and he’d be returning tomorrow evening.
Cindy couldn’t do anything other than to wish him wish safe trip. Even with the fact they’re together yesterday throu-ghout, she still misses him badly. She can’t just wait for her wedding day.
“Babe…help me with this silly Zi-p of mine.” Ellen said struggling with the Zi-p of the red glittering short go-wn she wore.
Cindy left her dressing table to attended to her. She has dressed up alre-ady just packing her long br@ided hair into a ponytail.
She was wearing a pink knee length go-wn.
She finally succeeded in Zi-pping up the cloth for her.
“Thank you.” Ellen muttered walking to Cindy’s dressing table to apply some makeup.
“Gosh…you look beautiful even without make up girl. Don’t bother ma-king up.” Cindy said sitting on her be-d.
“You and I know that’s a lie. You’re the one that look more beautiful without wearing make up. But that won’t st©p me from dolling up your face tonight.” Ellen said applying a red l!pgloss on herl-ips.
“Not accepted. I’m wearing no make up. It’s not as if I’m getting married tonight.” She said checking her wrist watch.
“But you wore makeup yesterday.”
“And you knew the reason behind it.” Cindy stated.
“Whatever…you will wear at least little make up tonight.” Ellen said walking to her with the make up kit.
“You’re stubborn.” Cindy said giving up. Arguing with Ellen won’t help though.
“Gosh…Cindy…they’re gonna mistook you for someone else tonight.” Ellen said after some minutes.
“Wait…it’s okay like that.” Cindy said.
“You are looking take away. Bad thing Emmanuel is not around tonight, he’d have just get married to you tonight. I swear. I wish I had a brother.” Ellen smiled.
“You are not serious. St©p dreaming. Glad you don’t have a brother.” Cindy said sticking out her ton-gue out to Ellen.
“St©p that.” She laughed.
“Here….l!pgloss.” She added.
“No…I don’t want.” Cindy said.
“But.. What’s the ess£nce of a makeup without l!pgloss. Come on be a good girl and take this from mummy.” Ellen sm-irked funnily.
Cindy glared at her pla-yfully.
“My mum isn’t here. I’m taking it ’cause i was thought to always respect people either old or young.” Cindy laughed at her own word.
Ellen helped her apply the pink l!pgloss on her tender and softl-ips.
After which she gave her a mirror to check out herself.
Cindy was wowed and surprised at her little transformation due to the make up.
“You told me it’s gonna be a light make up. Even this is too much than yesterday’s.” She whined like a baby.
Ellen laughed at her childishness giving her no response as she went to her bag to take out her high heel.
Cindy also started putting on her black heel. Ellen as well wore her red glittering high heel.
“OMG! We’re gonna rock it over there. Let’s go baby.’ Ellen shouted happily.
They took their purses and car keys leaving the room chatting happily.
“Did you c@m£ with your driver?” Cindy asked.
“Yes.”
Cindy smiled.
“Awesome. I’m tired of driving around.” Cindy said.
“Why can’t you asked Emmanuel to be driving you around?” Ellen asked.
“Don’t be silly. He’s my fiancée not my driver.” Cindy rolled her eyes.
They descended the staircase and walked outside entering into Ellen’s car.
Soon, her driver zoomed off all the way to the p@rty.
******
They’ve ended the schedule of the event alre-ady just remaining dining and wining.
Soft music was pla-ying solemnly. People were happy and smiling cheerfully.
Everyone was pres£nt. Alice and Samuel were seated at a side of the building without saying a word to each other.
Mrs Veronica had c@m£ to greeted them and they acted happily like a real couple to her.
Everything on Samuel’s mind was about Cindy. He couldn’t just wait for her to come.
*****
“You got to disguise yourself as the lady’s friend so that you’ll add the ‘thing’ in her drink.” Thomas said to Mimi at a corner in the p@rty venue.
“Okay…but I thought you said she’s your friend’s wife… Why do I nee-d to…?” Mimi was interrupted by Thomas.
“Just do as I say. You’re working for you to collect money, right?” Thomas asked.
Mimi nodded thinking about the cash she’s gonna receive today.
She smiled b!tt!g her lowerl-ips. Thomas left her to sat with Phili-p.
“You’re here”
“Yeah.”
“How’s it?”
“Smoothly.”
Phil!pgulped down the wine in his glas-s cu-p into his throat thinking about the task ahead.
Thomas chuckled as he watched his friend.
“Why? Are you scared?” he laughed.
“No.” Phil!preplied nervously.
“It’s glaring.” Thomas said sipping his wine.
“Good evening sir.” Dammie greeted s£dûçt!velyl!çk!ng her bottoml-ips.
“Oh, evening” Phil!pgreeted not sparing her a look as he poured some wine for himself.
Dammie sat down with them.
“Evening.” Thomas greeted scanning her dressing.
She was wearing a black go-wn that st©p right above her th!gh revea-ling her th!gh having a v n£¢k shape revea-ling her upper che-st and b00bs.
“evening sir.” Dammie answered.
“Welcome.” Thomas added as Dammie just nodded.
“Erm…sir, do you perhaps nee-ds anything?” Dammie asked leaning closer to Phil!pfor him to see her opened che-st.
Phil!pcoughed a little before he stood up. He was about walking away when he sighted two figures walking inside… But the one in front caught his attention – Cindy.
He watched her with keen interest as he just stood doing the watching. Thomas had to step on his shoe before he regained consciousness.
“that hurt” he whispered to his hearing after sitting down.
“You’re acting like a fool.” Thomas whispered back.
“Really? I didn’t have any idea I was like that. Can’t you see how she look? It’s as if I’d die if I don’t look at her.. She’s looking so breathtaking.” Phil-ips aid.
Thomas laughed crazily ma-king Dammie who sat with them wondered why he was laughing that way.
“You are crazy.” Phil-ips aid sipping some wine.
****
“Why did c@m£ late?” Mrs Veronica asked immediately Cindy entered.
“Sorry mum… It’s Ellen. She kept me waiting because of some silly make up.” Cindy said pouting.
“Don’t mind her mum. she’s missing her fiancee.” Ellen objected.
“Really? Isn’t he here?” Mrs Veronica arched her brow.
“Yeah. He traveled and would be returning tomorrow evening.” Cindy said.
“Oh…okay. I wish him well. Anyways welcome. Take a seat and be comfortable.” mrs Veronica said.
“Where’s dad?” Cindy asked as they walked to an empty seat.
“over there.” Mrs Veronica said walking away.
They both sat down smiling.
“hey you…my daughter and her friend has arrived… Go on and serve them what they’d love to take.” Mrs Veronica said to one of the servers.
The servers immediately got to work.
“Samuel…and Phili-p.” Cindy muttered looking around and found Phil!pfirst.
She smiled and made to go when a server c@m£ to them.
“Welcome ma. What will you both like to take?” she asked respectfully.
“Ellen…answer her. Get me whatever you wanna take. I’d be back ” Cindy said walking away to meet Phili-p.
Immediately, Phil!pgot to know she’s coming for him, his hear started to beat in some crazy ways.
She eventually got to him and smiled cutely at him taking a seat on the fourth chair that surrounded their table.
She met Dammie and wasn’t surprise ’cause Phil!phad told her she’s her secretary alre-ady. She also met a guy.. First time she’s seeing him.
“Good evening.” They all exchanged plea-santries.
Dammie wasn’t plea-se with Cindy existence at all. She bec@m£ more furious when Phil!ptold her she’s beautiful.
She was fuming in anger as he watched her smiled cutely.
“Only God knows why she always smile in every situation.” Dammie thought jealously.
Cindy spent ten minutes with them before leaving for Samuel’s table. She had sighted him earlier while sitting with Phili-p.
He was seated alone when she got there.
“see who we have here. My candy Cindy.” Samuel said as he stood up to hvgged her.
Phil!palmost died of an attack seeing them hvgging. He was sweating profusely. He could see them clearly ’cause they were just a stone throw away.
They dis£ngaged from the hvg and sat down.
“Where’s your wife? Don’t tell me you c@m£ alone.” Cindy asked looking at his eyes.
“don’t look at me in that manner. Well I c@m£ with Alice but she went to pick a call. Funnily she told she’s going to the restroom. It’s fine.” Samuel said trying not to be sad.
Cindy felt so sorry for him.
“What a life. How could a loving, caring and an un-derstanding guy like Samuel got an ungrateful soul as a wife? She wouldn’t know his worth until she lose him. She’s at the verge if losing him tho’ I pray she un-derstand and make amendment where necessary before it’s too late.” Cindy thought to herself.
She held Samuel’s hand and squee-zed it softly but lovingly.
“Don’t worry. It’s fine. I un-derstand you.” She said as-suredly.
“Yeah. By the way, you look dashing.” He whispered into her ears.
“Thanks.” She said smiling cutely..
****
Alice was truly at a corner receiving a call.
?no, you can’t do this to me. How can you be so heartless?
?good thing you know I’m heartless. I’m coming for you in the next ten minutes. I’m telling your husband everything with evidences.
?George no. plea-se…
?okay. It’s simple. Do as I say. If I see an alert right now I won’t come…
?do you want me to steal?.. Where do you want me to see that amount of money when I’m not working…
?expect me soon. You are dead tonight…
The call ended.
Alice didn’t know when a drop of tears dropped from her eyes. There’s nothing she could do. She sadly left the place to go back to her seat.
She got there and saw Cindy holding Samuel’s hand. .
“The hand i wasn’t allow to t©uçh is the one you’re holding freely,right? Cindy are you interested in my husband?” Alice thought inwardly.
Cindy on sighting Alice quic-kly left Samuel’s hand and greeted Alice warmly. She answered awkwardly…
Samuel made to hold Cindy hand but she quic-kly stood up to leave…
“See you later.” She said and went to her seat.
It was when Phil-ips aw Cindy going to her seat that he had peace of mind.
He was visibly uncomfortable seeing her with Samuel. He was having crazy thoughts.
“What if he k!ssher?”
“What if he loves her?”
“What if she loves him more than me?”
He thoughts crazily…
“Done.” Mimi said joining Phili-p’s table.
Thomas gave her a sign to st©p ’cause of Dammie that’s in their midst.
Mimi got the message immediately and kept quiet.
She took a cu-p and started sipping some wine.
***
“I thought you’re sitting with them forever.” Ellen said sounding jealous.
“Who?” Cindy asked confused.
“I don’t know.” Ellen answered not looking at her as she continued eating.
“You didnt even wait for me before you started eating. It’s unlike you…” Cindy complained.
“When you left me here talking with them both…did I said anything?” She asked.
“El…Ellen. Are you jealous?” Cindy asked b!tt!g herl-ips so she wouldn’t laugh.
“Just laugh at me. St©p b!tt!g yl-ips” Ellen said.
Cindy eventually laughed.
“You are crazy than I thought.” Ellen stated.
Cindy st©pped laughing.
“Okay…okay…I’m sorry, okay? Sorry and st©p being jealous.” Cindy said.
“I’m not jealous… I’m just saying..” Ellen said.
“That’s a lie.” Cindy sp©tted.
“Okay I admit. I was jealous. Leaving me here all alone is out of it.” Ellen said.
“Sorry, okay.?” Cindy apologized smiling
“Accepted. Now, eat.” Ellen said.
Cindy nodded and started eating.
“You must be really hungry.” Ellen said after some minutes.
Cindy paused and took a sip out of the jui-ce they asked for. Ellen was taking wine.
“Yeah. Just found myself liking the food more.” Cindy said as she resumed eating.
*****
TWENTY MINUTES LATER
“Good evening here.” Samuel and Alice heard a voice.
Alice recognized the voice immediately and she was visibly shaking.
“Good evening.” Samuel answered.
George drew out a seat for himself and sat down.
“I’m George.” He said.
“George?” Samuel asked.
“Yes. Good even in madam.” George grinned at Alice.
Samuel saw Alice’s shaking b©dy but ignored her. He knew her shaking must have something to do with the guy seated with them.
“Truth will always prevail.” Samuel thought deciding to give George a listening ear.
“how can i be of help to you Mr George?” Samuel asked.
Alice wished for death that moment.
“We’ll…im here to help you. ” George said.
“Okay…what help?” He asked.
“Help to save you from the devil you called a wife. Here’s an evidence. After seeing the evidence, I’ll now explain everything in details to you. But for you to believe me….here’s an evidence.” George said taking out his phone from his pocket.
Alice’s heartbeat increa-sed like its it’d come out of it’s place very soon.
Samuel was calmed watching and listening with keen interest.
George was searching throu-gh his files when he heard a familiar voice. – Dammie.
“George…is that you?” Dammie repeated walking closer to him.
George looked back and saw Dammie. Dammie looked at Alice and Samuel questioningly.
“What are you doing here with them?” She asked.
Alice on seeing Dammie was shocked to the bone remembering she once saw her having s’x with George.
Her b©dy couldn’t take the shock anymore as she just black out.
Samuel rushed to her calling her name but she’s not moving. Dammie and some people around their table rushed to her calling her name but no response.
“Alice! Alice!!!” Samuel Called.
He looked back to where Georg was seated but he has ran away. Samuel didn’t found him on his seat again.He has gone.
Just then…on Cindy’s Table.
“E…Ellen…help!” Cindy suddenly screamed holding her tummy.
Ellen wasted no time as she rushed to her.
“Cindy! Cindy! Cindy? What Is it? What happened to you?” She asked worriedly.
“My…st…stomach…” Cindy said with great discomfort.
“Help! Cindy!” Ellen shouted causing Phili-p, Thomas, Mimi and some other people c@m£ to them.
“Cindy! Cindy;’ they all shouted.
Cindy was greatly feeling too much discomfort as she wriggled and gro-an ed loudly in pains.
Soon she blacked out.
“Cindyyyyyyyyyyy” Ellen shouted on t©p of her voice attra-cting Mrs Veronica and Lawyer James’ attention.
They rushed to the scene and almost ran mad seeing their daughter in such state.
“Cindy!” Mrs Veronica shouted!
“Let’s take her to the hospital.” Lawyer James suggested.
“Yes…I’m a nurse. Let’s take her to the hospital where I work.” Mimi said calling her hospital ambulance.
“They’d be here soon.” She said after the call and went to Cindy to check her pulse.
****
Mrs Veronica rushed to the other side and saw Alice…
*what happened to her too?” She asked worriedly.
“I…dont know.” Samuel stuttered.
“Even if we are arguing. You can’t just die like that. You have loads of questions to answer.” Samuel thought still holding Alice.
“The ambulance will soon be here.” Mrs Veronica said worriedly.
Soon, the ambulance arrived. Both Cindy and Alice were carried inside on a stretcher and drove to the hospital with Mimi sitting with them.
Others drove crazily to the hospital in their cars.
Phil!pwas really feeling guilty seeing Cindy in that state and he regretted it.
He drove to the Hospital though.
“What Happened to Cindy?” Samuel asked Ellen.
“I…I have no idea.” She cried.
Samuel went to his car and followed the ambulance. Ellen entered her car and her driver took her to the hospital as well. She cried throu-ghout the drive to the hospital.
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TBC.