❤❤Love &
Crosses💚💚
[When LOVE Bec@m£ BITTERED]
GENRE: r0m@nç£
Written By: Dammie Crown
Chapter 47
★★★
Three Weeks Later…
It was in the evening when Cindy was about to go home.
Samuel c@m£ out of his office and saw her walking toward the exit. He walked to her immediately he sighted her.
“Trying to leave me, huh?” He asked beside her.
She looked at her side and smiled shortly.
“Sorry. I don’t know how I’m feeling and I felt the nee-d to be home as soon as possible.” Cindy said.
“Are you okay?” He asked concerned.
“Yeah. Thank you.” She answered.
They both walked to the parking lot with Samuel holding her hand.
He helped her unlock the door and helped her in.
Her tummy is now getting protruding bit by bit.
“Can you drive?” He asked.
“Yes. I will manage. Do you still have some stew left?’ She asked.
Lately, she has been the one bringing him stew from her house.
“Yes. Be careful and call me when you get home.” He said.
“I will. Thank you and take care.” She said fastening the seat belt and eventually drove away.
Samuel watched her leave before walking to his car. He was about getting inside when he saw Lizzy and John smiling and laughing.
He looked away and got to his car too, driving out.
***
“Gosh…don’t get me kill with laughter plea-se…” Lizzy said holding her tummy still laughing.
“Sorry babe.” John said and smiled cutely.
The contract was just seven days away and they’ve gotten along really well.
They got to the car and he opened the car door for her before he entered after closing the car door.
“Where should we head to?” He asked.
“I’m tired . I nee-d nothing but rest. Take me home.” She answered.
“As your lordsh!pplea-ses ma.” he said and drove out too.
****
George c@m£ back home to find it empty. Alice wasn’t inside.
“Alice….Alice?” He called but got no response.
He went to her room and opened it but met no one inside.
“where could she have gone to?” He asked himself as he settled on one of the couch in the living room.
Lately, he has been employed in a company and things has been getting different for good since then.
And he has been thinking of settling up a business for Alice when he get enough capital to set it up – he has been saving.
He sat still on the couch when the door opened and Dammie walked in.
George thought it was Alice as he called her “Alice?”
But was shocked to see Dammie wearing almost nothing.
She wore a white transparent go-wn with no undies.
He gulped down nothing as he stared at her non st©p .
Dammie smiled s£dûçt!velyat the effect she’s having on him.
She walked to him and without a word k!$$£d him ha-rd on thel-ips.
“gosh…. I’ve missed this.” She m0@n ed into the k!ss.
As if un-der spell, George held her by the w@!st and carried her into the room.
Minutes later, their m0@n s filled the whole house.
****
Cindy got home and met no one inside.
She doesn’t un-derstand the marriage she’s in anymore. All what they do is talk briefly, eat and sleep.
No intim-acy of any kind. And most of the time, Emmanuel don’t come home to sleep.
he always give excuse that he’s working late these days and that Cindy should get used to it.
Whenever Cindy want to try talking things out with him, he’d shunned her down telling her to get rid of the bastard inside her before she would be allow to talk to him.
“The marriage isn’t even up to a month yet… It remain few days to make it a month….and all these is happening alre-ady? I don’t have the joy mum has in her own marriage. At least, I know how they both do like a young couples at home….here I am in a tra-p and a cage called marriage.” Cindy sobbe-d on the couch she sat on.
Her phone rang beside her…..Ellen.
She can’t believe Ellen and Samuel had no slightest idea of what she’s pas-sing throu-gh in her marriage. She had always cover it up with smiles.
📞babes
📲darling.
📞good evening.
📲where are you?
📞at home, why?
📲I have a gist for you.
📞you sound happy…what is it?
📲i’d be there soon. Don’t worry.
📞alright. plea-se, when you are coming, help me get some snacks.
📲what about your husband? Tell him to get it.
📞plea-se Now.
📲i’m not coming over there to buy you anything but to gist you on the latest happening.
📞i know. Just get it or don’t bother coming
📲Cindy..? No problem.
📞i’m giving you just five minutes.
📲see her mouth. Which kind of snack do you want?
****
Samuel saw a figure standing at his gate but he paid no attention to it since he wasn’t expecting anyb©dy.
He got to his gate and horned….immediately the gate was opened and he drove in.
He parked his car and got down with his bag in hand.
He heard some struggles at the gate and he looked back to find a lady and Heritage struggling over the gate.
“What’s happening there?” He asked.
“Nothing boss. Go on in.” Heritage said
As Samuel was about taking a step in, he heard the voice he never wished to hear anymore.
“Samuel….!” The voice called.
He st©pped abruptly and slowly looked backward again to confirm and truly, she’s there.
“Samuel…pls. Hear me speak.” Alice pleaded still at the gate.
“Get her outta here with immediate effect.* Samuel said and walked inside not sparing her a glance.
Alice sobbe-d as she slowly let go and Heritage locked the gate breathing heavily.
Alice cried for some minutes by the gate hoping he’d come out before she dragged herself home.
Samuel ban-ged the door behind him as he headed upstairs to his room thinking of why she’d come for him.
***
Phil!pwas now fully okay and has resumed work. It just that, he’s living his everyday life in de-ep sorrow and guilt.
No one hear from Thomas again. Peter has returned to school and has vowed never to come home until his parents and brother do the right thing by spilling out the truth to Cindy and her family.
*****
Alice got home heavyhearted. She was hearing some sound but paid no attention to it.
She was about entering her room when it dawned on her that the sound was the sound of no other thing but m*ans.
She st©pped walking and traced the sound to George’s room.
She opened the door and her b©dy couldn’t contain the shock as she let out a scream.
Both of them dis£ngaged immediately but it was too late, she saw them.
Slowly, she closed back the door and left.
****
“Are you for real?” Cindy asked for the uptenth time today after Ellen told her everything that’s happened between her and Fred.
“Yes.” Ellen answered in smiles.
Cindy was eating the snacks she got her alre-ady.
“Fred asked you to be his girlfriend? So, what’s your Response?” She asked.
“I haven’t respond yet but someday, I will.” Ellen said.
“Gosh….I’m happy for you girl. But don’t keep him waiting. You know, he’s too handsome.” Cindy said.
“Of course.” Ellen said.
“Where’s your husband? ‘Cause I can see you’re glowing. He’s really taking good care of you. I’m happy for you, you’re so lucky. I pray for your kind of husband.” Ellen gushed.
Cindy choked on the snacks when she heard Ellen prayed for her kind of husband that she started coughing.
“Sorry. Are you okay?” She asked giving her some water
She drank the water and breathed out.
“Are you okay?”
“Yes. Thank you.” Cindy said
“Where’s your hubby?” She asked again.
“Not yet back.”
“Why? This is almost 9pm!”
“he’d be home soon.”
“Didn’t he know you’re in a caring state? He should be coming home early cause of you now.”
“Yea. It just happen today.” Cindy said.
Ellen was about saying another word when the door opened and Emmanuel walked inside.
“Oh…you are welcome. Your wife has been waiting….I’m leaving alre-ady….just waiting for you to be back before I…” Ellen st©pped talking,when Jenny walked in dressing like a prostitute.
She swallowed ha-rd as she watched.
Jenny held Emmanuel’s hand chewing bubble gum.
Ellen looked from Emmanuel to Jenny and to Cindy who was obviously shocked and surprised to see them.
“Babe. I’m home. She’s slee-ping here tonight.” Emmanuel said and went upstairs with Jenny.
Ellen turned to Cindy questioningly.
“Explain this scene!’ Ellen demanded
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❤❤Love &
Crosses💚💚
[When LOVE Bec@m£ BITTERED]
GENRE: r0m@nç£
Written By: Dammie Crown
Chapter 48
★★★
“Explain this scene!’ Ellen demanded.
Cindy was looking at the floor unable to say a word.
“Cindy! Tell me this is not real. Tell me this is some kind of drama or imagination.” Ellen said again.
But Cindy couldn’t say anything. All she does is look at the floor…she was unable to take her snack anymore as it fell from her hand.
“Cindy…” Ellen called calming down now.
She drew her closer and hvgged her.
“Sorry for shouting at you…I was just being shocked. Can you plea-se tell me what this is all about?” Ellen asked.
But instead of Cindy to talk, she bur-sted into tears.
The tears she’s been keeping c@m£ out fresh.
Ellen patted her back without a word. She allowed her to cry out her eyes for her to be okay.
***
“Babe, get me something to eat.” Emmanuel said to Jenny who was seated on his be-d pressing her phone.
“Jenny?” He called again but got no response
Obviously, she’s lost in the phone she’s pressing.
He walked to her and snatched away the phone from her.
“What the hell is that?” She asked.
Yeah, she no longer work as his PA. He doesn’t even have any PA again.
“Get us something to eat since you’re here now.* He repeated.
“Pardon?” She asked.
“You heard me.” He said while she laughed.
“What happened? Did I told you I’m acting a comedy here?” He asked.
“What happened to all the restaurant in this country?’ She asked.
“Or better still, your pregnant v!rg!nwife downstairs.” She added.
“St©p right there. I don’t joke with my wife. My wife isn’t here, is she? you don’t talk about my wife just anyhow.” Emmanuel said.
“Really? I can’t talk about your wife anyhow, right? Then why are you with me here ? When you know you still feel something for your so called wife.” Jenny said eying him.
Emmanuel was quiet as he knew not what to say.
He threw her phone to her before leaving the room going downstairs.
He met Cindy in Ellen’s arm when he got to the living room.
he cleared his throat to make his pres£nce known.
Ellen and Cindy dis£ngaged from the hvg and looked at his direction.
“What’s for dinner?” He asked.
“Just got back from work and I’m too weak to do a thing.” Cindy said wiping her tears.
“Meaning ?” He asked.
“There’s no dinner tonight.” she said.
“Really? Is there no food in this house?” He asked.
“Emmanuel there is food, okay? Don’t stress me. plea-se yourself!” Cindy said almost raising her voice if not for Ellen that squee-zed her hand softly.
“You know what? I don’t care either you’re tired or not, just get me something good to eat in the next fifteen minutes or there’d be problem.” He said as he turned to leave.
“St©p right there, Emmanuel.” Cindy said and he st©pped in his track.
“I can’t lift a f!nger. You can always tell Jenny to get you what to Eat. Ellen…take me out of this building before I suffocate.” Cindy said.
“Cindy calm down. He’s your husband.” Ellen said almost in a whisper.
“I don’t wanna explain any fv¢king thing to you, that’s why I made you witness the real drama. So, get your car key and get me out of this suffocating building. I wanna breath!” Cindy shouted at her.
“Okay.” Ellen said slowly and helped her stood on her feet before helping her out of the house with Emmanuel watching in total shock.
“When did Cindy become like this? Where did she learnt that from?” He questioned himself as he heard them drove out.
“Jenny! Jenny!” He called going upstairs again.
*****
Samuel, after taking his bath and changed into another cloth decided to go out and have some fun to clear his head especially from Alice’s scene earlier.
“Heritage…. I’ll be back soon. Don’t sleep off.” With that he drove out of the compound
***
“Alice plea-se for goodness sake open the door and talk to me. I am de-eply sorry. I can explain.” George pleaded continuously.
He had chased Dammie away after Alice caught her in his be-d and has been begging Alice ever since then but sue refused to let out a sound.
“Alice. plea-se forgive me. I am sorry for real.’ He pleaded again.
Alice on the other hand has sle-pt off not giving it a thought. She had no idea he is begging her ’cause she f0rç£d herself to sleep after the humiliation she gave herself at Samuel’s place.
***
“I’m driving us to a club. Get re-ady to dance, flex and do all crazy stuffs tonight.” Ellen said as she drove nonst©p.
Cindy just smiled as she whined down the glas-s at her side and allowed the air to blew on her.
She smiled at the beautiful sight of the city at night.
“You ain’t saying anything.” Ellen said as she pu-ll-ed up in front of the club.
They both entered and order for drinks. Cindy asked for an alcoholic drink.
“Cindy…no you can’t drink in this condition. I don’t know anything about health but , do you wanna hurt the baby?” she asked shouting ’cause the music was so loud that they ha-rd ly hear each other.
“Won’t that be better if it’d make Emmanuel love me like he ought to. This baby is the barrier between us.” Cindy shouted back.
“No Cindy. Your husband is just doing his own. You can’t take any alcoholic drinks when I’m right here.” Ellen said.
“You lie. I’m taking it and there’s nothing you gonna do about it.” Cindy said and told the bartender to get it for her.
Ellen was about to object when her phone rang. It was Fred calling…
“Babe…you gotta excuse me. I wanna pick this call outside. I’ll be back soon.” Ellen said and stepped outside…
The bartender returned with the ordered drinks and Cindy wasted no time in consuming the drink she asked for.
Being light headed, she’s acting drun!kenly alre-ady after taking just four sh0t.
Getting to the half of the bottle, she’s feeling the nee-d to pee. She stood up and staggered to the restroom after asking the way there from a nearby bartender.
After she’s done with her business in the restroom, she staggered out smiling sheepishly and collided with someone who happened to c@m£ to pee in the restroom as well.
***
Ellen call ended after getting an invisible k!ssfrom Fred.
“Gosh…Cindy!’ She said as she rushed in.
She was more taken aback when she couldn’t find her inside. She checked the drink she took and her jaw opened.
“This drink is 100% alcoholic. Cindy is so stubborn!” She muttered as she dropped it and walked out to check the car.
“Cindy?’ She kept calling as she walked to where she parked her car but got no response from anyone.
“Cindy?’ She kept calling looking and walking around for any sign of her.
“Cindy?’ She heard a familiar voice called Cindy behind her.
She looked back slowly and smiled.
“Samuel…why are you here?’ She asked.
“What happened to Cindy?’ He asked avoiding her question.
“I don’t know where she is. I c@m£ out here to answer a call and I didn’t find her on seat again when I get inside.” Ellen explained.
“Did she took any drink?’ He asked.
‘Yes. Alcoholic one.” She answered slowly.
“What? And you know she’s lightheaded. you shouldn’t have allow her.” He said.
“I have no idea when she’s taking it. I was outside here then.” Ellen replied.
“Have you checked the restroom?’ He asked.
“No.” She said and led the way in while Samuel followed forgetting why he’s here totally.
They got to the restroom and started to check every restroom but couldn’t find Cindy.
“Cindy..?’ Ellen was almost crying.
Samuel breathed in as he kicked the last restroom opened with her leg.
He saw a figure trying to get his way to another figure which look like Cindy.
Without thinking twice he pu-ll-ed him away and rewarded him with two b!ow on his mouth.
“What the hell are you trying to do to her?” Samuel questioned holding Cindy who was totally drun!k.
“Huh? Cindy.” Ellen called coming inside.
She looked around and saw him.
“Phili-p…?” She called.
“it’s not what you think.” Phil-ips aid.
“I can get you arrested. Are you tryna r@p£ her?’ Samuel asked.
“What?” Ellen shouted
“No. Not at all. I can explain.” Phil-ips aid.
“Shut up. Next Time you do this…you’ll be in soup. h0t one. Bastard!” He said and they both took Cindy out of the restroom to Ellen’s car.
“we will talk tomorrow. Drive safely.’ Samuel said as he stayed to watch them leave first.
“Goodnight.” Ellen said getting into the car.
She ignited the car but it refused to start.
She did it all over again but it is still the same.
“Is everything okay?” Samuel asked.
“No. The car isn’t starting.” ellen answered.
Samuel walked to it and tried it out but all to no avail.
“It’s really getting late. We can’t get a mechanic tonight again. Let’s use my car. You’ll drop me home and then Cindy. Is that okay by you?” Ellen asked.
“Sure.” He answers and he carried Cindy to his car.
“Sorry for any inconveniences.” Ellen apologized on their drive to her house.
“It’s fine.’ He said taking a glance at Cindy who was seated beside him.
“Why did you guys c@m£ to club?’ He asked…
“Hmm…nothing. Just to have some fun.” Ellen answered.
Samuel said nothing. He decided to ask Cindy herself the next day.
“Thank you.’ Ellen said when he got to her house.
“You’re welcome.” He said and drove away.
Cindy stirred up and opened her eyes.
She smiled and muttered some word that left Samuel wondering.
“I hate you Emmanuel…”
She sle-pt off again after saying that.
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TBC…