Beatrice had no idea how she managed to stay sane as she exited the event hall. With tears in her eyes and her mind far away, she walked to the front of the gate and waited for the ride she booked.Her ride arrived in no time. She got in and the driver started the trip.Bea was brought out of her thoughts when her phone vibrated. She opened her purse, saw the caller ID, and instantly declined the call upon seeing the caller ID. It was Rita. Beatrice was not in the mood to talk so she sent a text that she was on her way home after which she turned off her phone.“I’ll be right back,” Bea said to the driver who nodded, after which she came down from the car. She had added a stop on the ride since she had no test kits at home. Beatrice made her way into the pharmacy, went to the ladies' wellness corner, and picked up a few kits. She paid for them and was out in four minutes.The ride to her home felt like the longest journey ever for someone who wanted to know her fate.They finally arri
Three Days Later“What’s wrong, Honey? You’ve been acting strange all day.” Barack placed a kiss on Gina’s cheek before taking a seat beside her.“We planned to go on a vacation after Anita gets married but you’ve not said a word about it since the wedding which is so unlike you. Anything the matter?” He stared at his wife curiously.“Nothing honey. We will still go for the vacation. There’s just something bothering me.”“I’m listening.” Barack encouraged her to say whatever was on her mind.“It’s about Daniel.”“You are this sad because of him? Why?”“Honey, I made you understand that you need to let him be. Dan is grown enough to handle himself and the consequences of his actions.”“Let me guess? He has done something absurd again?”“I don’t know if it’s right to term it that way.”“You wanna talk about it?”“Dan might have gotten a girl pregnant.”Barack smiled, “Natalie?”“Wait, is that why she couldn’t make it to Anita’s wedding? Is she sick?”Gina sighed. “Life would have been s
Dan said nothing, emptying the alcohol in his cup. He had taken off his jacket, he wasn’t wearing a tie, the first two buttons of his shirt were left undone and his hair was messy. Anyone who knew Daniel would know that he was a freak about his appearance and it was very clear that this wasn’t his usual self.“That’s because there has been so much to do. I hope you believe me now when I tell you that I’m busy.”“I have a meeting soon so I would advise that you state what you are here for.”“What are you hiding from me?”Daniel frowned at his mother who was still on her feet. “What do you mean?”“Is it possible to hide anything from you? If you don’t hear it from me, You will get some information from the media.“I’m not here for your crappy talks Dan and I promise you that me being here doesn’t mean I’m jobless. Just in case you have forgotten, I have investments to monitor and even if I’m free, I would rather spend the day with my husband or have some girls' time with my friends.”“M
“Sorry, I’m a bit late. The boss gave me a tough time since I would be taking an early day off.” Beatrice said as she approached Rita who was seated on a chair outside the restaurant.Rita rose to her feet upon sighting her best friend. “It’s nothing, babe. I was occupied with my phone.”“You’re ready to go?”“I think so,” Beatrice mumbled, clutching her tote bag tighter.“There’s no need to be nervous. You know, right?” Rita said.“I’m not. I’m just still in so much disbelief at everything that is happening.”“I really wish that things were different but It would be a waste of time to dwell on thoughts that are not my reality.”Rita smiled sadly. “I understand how you feel my love. But everything is going to be fine. I give you my word.”“I don’t think so but I really hope so. Call a taxi and let’s get this done with so that I can go back home, have some ice cream, and then get sad all day.”A smile smile crept to Rita’s lips. “Have your cravings started?”Beatrice rolled her eyes. “
“Sorry?!” Beatrice mumbled, trying to come to terms with all that was going on.“I don’t understand what you are talking about.”“Don’t you dare play dumb with me! I’m Daniel’s girlfriend. I’m the one he is going to get married to. You must be silly if you think You can come from your filthy background and take him away from me.”“I don’t know what you are talking about. I’m not with Daniel and you are definitely talking to the wrong person.”“Don’t you dare try to act smart, Beatrice! I know who you are and what your dirty intentions are?”“I’m sorry you don’t know me because if you do, You would know that Debock is the last person on my mind right now and the last person that I want to have anything to do with.”“Hold it back, I’m not done talking,” Bea said when She was about to interrupt.“It’s not my fault that you like him and you can’t tame him. Instead of stalking me here, shouldn’t you direct your energy to Debock and ask him why he wouldn’t leave me the hell alone?”“You try
The lady instantly fell to her knees. “Please don’t fire me, Sir. Forgive me if I have offended you. Just tell me what you want and I will do it for you.” She said, with tears already rolling down her cheeks.“I didn’t put on panties just as you’ve requested. You can fuck me all night if you want.”Daniel stared at her with his arms still folded.“You are not my type. You know that?”“I know. But I want to be. I promise that I’m a fast learner. I’m willing to do anything. Just please don’t fire me.”“Do you like this job?” Daniel asked, staring at her intently.“The pay is very good.”“Do you like the fact that you are in charge of cleaning my home and that I fuck you whenever I want to ease my anger?”“I’m happy working for you.” She sniffled, wiping the tears away with her fingers.“Get up.”“No, Let me remain this way.”“I don’t have time for this Sara. Just do as I say!” He commanded.Sara nodded, slowly rising to her feet.“I had three people before you and they didn’t last a mo
“My eyes twitch due to other unrelated reasons. I don’t know where your thoughts are coming from but I’m not pregnant.”“We had sex, Bea.”“Yes, we did and I made sure I took my pills when I came back home.”“Why would you do that?” Daniel suddenly rose to his feet looking furious.“Beatrice tried not to get carried away by the pain she saw in his eyes.“What do you mean? I had sex with you against my will and you feel I shouldn’t protect myself?”“What’s there to protect? Stop being naive Beatrice, there’s no way I would ever hurt you!”“Oh really? You expected me to trust you after taking advantage of me?”“Please stop with this word! I have apologized to you severely for this. I may be a bad person but not anymore. What more do you want from me?!”“That’s the point, I want nothing from you. Just stay the hell away from me!”“I still don’t believe you, Bea. Just tell me the truth. I may have been cruel to you but I’m deeply sorry. I promise I’m going to change. Please just give me t
Two Weeks LaterSighing for the 100th time, Beatrice stopped checking out her upper body in the mirror. She reached for her shirt on the bed and wore it over her head. She picked up her tote bag and exited her home.It was Friday and her day off. She was meant to do this last week but fear and anxiety wouldn’t let her so she pushed it to this week.Bea strolled down to the bus station and took a ride. A part of her wished the ride was going to last forever but obviously it didn’t and soon enough, she was back to reality, standing right in front of Debock Enterprises. She reached for her phone in her bag and dialed Rita.“What’s up, babe?” The familiar sleepy voice came through. Since it was not yet noon, it was reasonable to think that Rita would be sleeping at this hour since she works overnight.“I think this is a bad idea. Maybe I should just go back home.”“Wait? You are at the office already?” Rita’s voiced out, the sleepiness slowly leaving her.“Just in front of the building. I