He had been thinking he was doing something nice for one of his workers who was on sick leave. So he thought he could just drive the truck the man was given by his company to deliver the goods. It was going to be a little surprise to the man. He had wanted to see him shocked when he got to work to see all his work done. But then David had gotten a call from his secretary telling him that his senior nanny had died. That she had died peacefully in her nursing home. And that made David mad. He was so mad that the woman that had caused him so much pain could just die like that without even one sorry to him for how badly she had treated him. He was angry that she could die in peace like that. And then he couldn't see the road because of his rage and then he saw himself collide with a small car. And that was Clive's car. That was how Clive lost his pregnant wife. Because of him. David was shivering at the guilt. He felt sick to his stomach. He had never wanted to hurt anyone. He had
"That's great, man." Ezula said, a genuine smile on his face. "I think that's a really good idea. And hey, I'll come with you if you want. Just for moral support."Clive smiled back at his friend. "I'd like that." he said. "It would be nice to have someone with me.""Absolutely." Ezula said. "You don't have to do this alone. We're all here for you.""Thank you." Clive said. "I really appreciate it." Clive smiled at Kenneth. " You willing to give me your best huh?" He teased his cousin who was always with Ezula. He never left Ezula out of his sight so it was going to be a treat to actually see his cousin release Ezula to him. Kenneth laughed and playfully punched Clive's arm. "I'm always willing to help you out, cousin." he said. "Even if it means leaving my best friend behind for a bit."Ezula shook his head and rolled his eyes. "I'm not going anywhere." he said. "You two will just have to deal with me tagging along."Clive and Kenneth both laughed. "You're such a pain." Clive
David was coming out of his therapist appointment. He was about to leave when he saw someone that felt like a ghost to him. He kept on blinking. Trying to actually figure out that it was who he thought it was. It was still him. Clive was sitting in the waiting room chatting with another man. Clive looked up and his eyes met David's. For a moment, neither of them moved. They just stood there, staring at each other. The air was thick with tension. The other man in the waiting room cleared his throat and stood up. "I'll, uh, I'll come back later." he said, and he quickly left the room.It was just David and Clive now. The silence was deafening. Finally, David found his voice. "Clive." He said, his voice shaking. "I... I..."Clive stood up and took a step towards David. "It's okay." He smiled at David confused that the man knew his name. " Yes?" David opened his mouth but nothing came out. He suddenly realized that Clive didn't know him. Clive didn't know that he was the one that ha
"What happened?" Ezula asked, sensing that David needed to talk about it. "If you don't mind sharing, of course."David took a deep breath. "My nanny died in her sleep peacefully the doctors say but I really wish she had died in a car accident instead." He said, his voice a little shaky. "I know it sounds awful, but I can't help but feel like it would have been karma if it happened like that.""It's not awful." Ezula said, his voice reassuring. "It's just human. We all have these complex feelings about the people in our lives. Especially the ones who have hurt us.""It's just... " David began, but then stopped feeling he'd say too much if he started now. "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it right now." Ezula said, sensing that David was uncomfortable. "You don't have to share anything you don't want to.""Thanks." David said, feeling a bit relieved. "I appreciate that. I'm just not ready yet.""That's perfectly okay." Ezula said, a gentle smile on his face. "You can take
Bethany was having dinner at her house for the family. She hoped her son would actually be at the house this time. She hadn't seen him for a while now. He called her telling her that he was on his path of healing. "Naomi that's not the way to cut vegetables dear girl." Bethany laughed at the girl who was trying to help but was failing miserably. "Sorry my beautiful aunty" Naomi said, a little embarrassed. "I'm not very good at this.""It's okay, dear," Bethany said, reassuring her. "You're still learning. Besides, we all have to start somewhere, right?"Naomi nodded, a smile forming on her face. "I guess you're right. Thank you for being patient with me.""Of course," Bethany said, giving Naomi a warm smile. "You're like family to me, and I want you to feel comfortable here. Now, let's try cutting those vegetables again, shall we?"Naomi looked at her husband who was in the living room with Ezula. They were intensely looking at each other's eyes. Seeming engrossed in whatever the
But something about the woman's demeanor had made her uneasy. She decided to keep an eye out, just in case. After all, she wanted to make sure everything was okay with her son. "Aunt?" Kenneth went to his aunt. " What's up? " "Nothing." Bethany shook her head faking a smile for her nephew. She walked back to the dining table. She smiled at everyone. " I know how you all think I'm crazy for wanting Clive to be back. I know he needs space. That he still needs to grieve his his wife and child's deaths but I can't help but want my son back you know." She had glass tears on her eyes. Kenneth was quick to give his aunt a hug. " It's okay aunty. It's okay." Bethany hugged her nephew back, tears streaming down her face. "It's just so hard." She said, her voice shaking. "To see him so lost and in so much pain. I just want to be able to help him, but I don't know how."Kenneth held his aunt for a long moment, letting her cry on his shoulder. "He's lucky to have you." He said, his voi
It was the day of the traditional wedding. Everyone was already up at four AM in the morning. They had their traditional clothes on. They were all ready to welcome the new family member Clive had brought for them. There was a buzz of excitement in the air, as everyone prepared for the day ahead. Bethany had called the women and men of the neighborhood to help her everything. Even though Clive said he didn't want something big since there was a lot of people who were there to help it meant that it would be quite a huge turn out. The women were busy cooking, while the men were getting everything ready for the ceremony. Clive stood in the corner, his heart pounding with anticipation. He couldn't believe that this day was finally here.Clive's bride-to-be, was getting ready in a separate room. His hands were shaking with nerves, but he knew that this was the right decision. He had fallen in love with Clive and he knew that this was the life he wanted. He took a deep breath
When the guests finally left and Bethany went to retire to bed Kenneth's mischievous smile came to play. "I wasn't joking you know. Now let's actually party like the young people we are. There's a club I know nearby. Let's go celebrate there." "A club?" David asked, a little unsure. "Are you sure that's a good idea? We've been drinking and dancing all night. Shouldn't we just go home and get some rest?" "Nonsense!" Kenneth said, shaking his head. "We're still young and full of energy. And besides, the night is still young. Come on, live a little!""I don't know..." David said, looking at Clive for support. But Clive only shrugged and said, "I'm up for it if you are."With that, the decision was made. They were going clubbing. They all went to change. Changing into casual clothes and they put away the traditional clothes they had on for the wedding. Naomi stood at the doorway of her bedroom with Kenneth. " I don't really feel like going out Ken." Kenneth was now a littl
Chapter Sixteen It was Easter Sunday. Everyone was merry and gay in Kenneth's house. Everything had worked for good and things were happening just as Kenneth wanted them. He wanted to give Ezula the world and he was starting little by little. "The meat is getting grilled here!" Clive shouted excited as he walked to David who was busy with the meat. "I didn't know you were this crazy." Andrew laughed at his driver as he took another swing of the beer. He and June had been invited by Clive to come join them for the holiday. And they gladly agreed. They flew to the quiet village to honour Clive's invitation. Andrew was more than happy to see more of Clive's family. It was something he had yearned to see for a while. That and the village Clive had been fond of so much. He could see why. The place was beautiful. With beautiful people. It was very intriguing place just like the one that came out of it. It explained a lot about Clive's personality. "Clive". David shivered as Cliv
Chapter Fifteen" Baby?" David whispered to Clive's ear but Clive didn't make any motion. David shook his gently. " Clive wake up please. Honey please I know you can hear me. I mean it's six AM you're awake at this time so don't pretend with me please. Wake you Clive." Clive still didn't move. His eyes were still closed. His back facing David. David frowned. " So you really won't wake up huh?" David got up from bed he walked to the other side of the bed where Clive's face was facing. He knelt with his knees on the floor and leaned towards Clive to give him a kiss on his forehead. He couldn't kiss him though because just when his lips were about to reach Clive's forehead Clive decided to change sleeping positions. Instead of his side now he was sleeping on his back. David blinked, his mouth in a twist as he knew that Clive was very much awake but just toying with him. Any other day David would have had the time for Clive's games. But he truly didn't have the time
Chapter Fourteen" Baby calm down now." Kenneth kept on pleading Ezula who wasn't giving him a listening ear. " Okay I admit that I actually went overboard this time but it was necessary my love. It truly was." Kenneth had again tried to make Ezula's family understand how much he loved Ezula but yet again after a while of trying, two months in total he had only gotten insults from Ezula's aunt and uncle. They threw him out every time he tried to talk to them. It had gotten to the point that he had even tried to call Naomi for help but Naomi wanted to do nothing with him for a while so it was obvious she would pick up his phone when he called. Ezula had told him to stop a long time ago. But he refused. He really wanted to prove it to Ezula's family how much he loved him. Even his own parents had agreed to their love. Now only Ezula's own family was left. Kenneth was so desperate for Ezula's family to see how much he loved Ezula. He wanted them to approve of their relationshi
Chapter ThirteenMivume has been working in the farm for two months. He has gotten the hang of things. He and Mine have gotten close. He has come to understand Mine a bit more and he thought Mine understood him a bit more too. They had their own unspoken code together. They were comfortable with each other. Mivuma was done working in the farm for the day. He was sitting on the stoop of the house now. He was a bit sleepy, he had his head on the door frame. His eyes were closed. He was about to drift off when he felt cold water splash on his face. He jumped up gasping. He saw Mine's mother with a bucket. She looked at him with hatred. " You think this is a hotel or something? Get the hell up and start working!" Mivuma was so confused. " What did I do wrong? I was just at the farm. I have worked!" The mother scoffed at him. " Don't talk back to me, you ungrateful boy!" She snapped at him. " You're supposed to work even after the sun goes down. You get your food and a place to st
Chapter Twelve Clive was shocked when he saw David in the house when he opened the door. There he was, his husband was sitting on the living room sofa. Watching television. His eyes looked at Clive. His face had a smile on it. He ran to where Clive was standing. He hugged Clive. " I missed you!" He kissed Clive's chin since he missed Clive's lips. Because Clive had moved them from David's reach. David still had a big smile on his face. Seemingly didn't notice that Clive was not interested in anything at the moment. " You just left. I don't even understand why you left. You up and left me as if I was nothing. You didn't even tell me that you were coming here." " So?" Clive had his arms crossed around his chest . " So what? I left because I needed some space. Is that so wrong?""No, it's not wrong." David shook his head. "I know I can be a lot to handle sometimes." He looked down at the floor. "I just... I love you so much. And I don't want to lose you." He looked b
Chapter Eleven Ezula was laughing at his friend's antics. Juma had always been a jokester since they were both younger. He even now was still joking about everything and anything at all. He was just a jolly guy. Always happy all the time. " Stop!" Ezula couldn't laugh anymore. He felt like he'd burst if he tried to. "Okay, okay." Juma laughed too, realizing he might have gone too far. "I'll stop. I promise." He put his hands up in surrender. "But I just can't help myself sometimes." He gave Ezula a sheepish look. "You know how I am." " Oh my God". Ezula smiled holding onto his stomach. " You've made me laugh so much." Ezula looked at Juma really looked at him. " Dude there's something different about you. I don't want but it's very present. What's up? " Juma hesitated. He hadn't meant to be so obvious. He'd tried to keep it to himself. But it was hard to hide. "I don't want to ruin your mood." He said slowly. "But I think I'm in love." He felt his face flush. "I'm afra
Chapter Ten Kenneth was ready to step into the next level now. He had asked Ezula to marry him. Now there was only one thing left. To actually get married. They couldn't really get married through the law just yet since his and Naomi's divorce was yet to be finalized. " What's worrying you?" Kenneth's other half court feel him worrying even without being asked. This made Kenneth feel ever so happy. He couldn't understand how the world could hide this very person from him all this while. That he'd been searching for someone to be his own for so long for nothing. " What's wrong Kenneth?" Ezula asked Kenneth again now troubled by the fact Kenneth was not answering him. " It's nothing baby." Kenneth connected both his and Ezula's hands together. " I'm just thinking about the beautiful future you and I are going to have." " And what else, you know I know by now that you can't just be quiet for nothing." Ezula had a knowing smile on his face that told Kenneth to spill eve
Chapter NineMine was listening to the news on the radio when he heard his mother screaming. He knew exactly what and who she was screaming at. She probably saw that Mivuma was there.Before his mother caused some drama by shouting and insulting Mivuma Mine had to go fix the situation immediately."Mother, please!" He rushed to the front of the house where he could hear her shouting. She was standing in the doorway, Mivuma just inside, his head bowed, his expression one of distress. "Mother, stop."He could not see what she was probably doing but she knew it wouldn't be great. " Mom leave our guest alone please. He still tired from his journey." " Our guest?!" His mother shouted. " The one that hurt you. The one that caused you to be blind is a guest to you?!""You don't understand!" Mine struggled to keep his voice calm. "I don't blame Mivuma for what happened to me. I know it was an accident. He never meant to harm me. Please, can't you give him a chance?""No since you've decided
Chapter EightIn a mansion in Avuma village there was a young man , Mivuma was thumping and stumping his feet as he was upset about what he had to do."I can't believe I have to do this." Mivuma muttered to himself. "How did I get myself into this mess?" He paced back and forth in his bedroom, trying to calm himself down. But the more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became.He sat down on his bed to calm himself down."Okay Mivu you are a mature adult that is going to deal with this thing to the best of your abilities." He understood if he didn't take this offer that was handed to him then he'd actually go to jail. For causing someone's blindness.And jail wasn't a place for someone like him. He had to do this. To get it over with and done with." Mivume?" His aunt got into the room. She checked her watch. " Why aren't you ready yet?"" You know that this is a question of your freedom. You have to do everything that lawyer you should. If he tells you to wash dishes or some