CHAPTER 103

Avaline King

I watched Kyle step out of the Roberts Villa and drive off. I couldn’t believe my eyes. So, he couldn’t wait to get me out of his life before he started visiting the bed of Tessa! He didn’t even have one iota of shame. I slammed my hands on the driver’s seat and yelled at the driver to follow him. I was going to confront him, then report him again to Dahila.

I wasn’t going to sign the documents, but my threat? I was going to fulfill it and teach Kyle a lesson he won’t forget. He couldn’t leave me for that ugly woman! Right now, I didn’t care that she was the mother of his kids; all I saw was a potential threat to everything I had worked for in my life, including my marriage.

The taxi stopped a few houses before the apartment, and I stepped out. Kyle wasn’t home yet. Strange. I wondered how we had lost him because I remember the driver trailing him. I asked the driver, and he informed me that he took another route. Kyle might have suspected someone was trailing him. 

I stormed into the house, ignoring Xavier’s puzzled look, and went to the kitchen. I needed something cool to calm my nerves before I exploded.

‘What happened? You look angry and pissed. Did the pizza sale attendant offend you?’ Xavier asked, opening the fridge.

I hissed, dropping my bag on the table and ignoring the vibration of the utensils. I replied, ‘You are what happened, Xavier! Why can’t you get married and stop trying to demolish your friend’s marriage? I get that you don’t like me, but honestly, can’t you pretend for one day that you do and talk some sense into Kyle? I saw him at the Roberts house.’

He looked from the Pringles pack and said, Firstly, I am not trying to demolish your marriage; you did that already. Secondly, my marriage isn’t your business, Ava; please respect that aspect of my life. Thirdly, I can’t force Kyle to remain with you if he doesn't. It’s his choice. Lastly, did you follow Kyle? That’s creepy, sis.’

I shook my head, not surprised by Xavier’s reaction. He had always been... What's the word? My enemy. It was a waste of time speaking with him.

‘You know, Mr. lastly? You and Kyle are pieces of crap! I blame myself for ever falling for him and for welcoming you into our lives. I shouldn’t have accepted that peace-offering year if I had known the kind of person that you are. I am certain that you are the one who pushed Kyle to file for divorce, but that’s fine. Good job, actually, but know this: someone might end up dead because of your stupid advice, okay?’

He raised his right eyebrow, reading my expression. ‘What do you mean by that threat? I hope you aren’t planning on killing anybody, Avaline? ‘

I glared at him, pushing down the curses and begging to jump out of my lips. ‘Just shut up, Xavier! I don’t even know why I am still talking with you. Anyway, deliver my message to Kyle once he gets back, and also tell him that his mom is coming in tomorrow.’

I smiled a bit and pushed him aside as I walked out. I knew I had said enough to keep Xavier up throughout the night. I also knew that once Kyle stepped into the house, he was going to tell Kyle everything, and I would be summoned by Captain King. 

Of course. I wasn’t going to respond to the summons until tomorrow, when Dahila arrived. She was my only ally after all.

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The dining table was quiet except for the soft clustering of the cutlery. I smiled to myself as Dahila watched her son’s movement from the beginning until when we said ‘grace after meal.’ 

I knew why no one said anything, or better yet, were afraid to say anything. Dahila had arrived earlier today, and Kyle had welcomed her in a gloomy mood, which caused an unnecessary argument. Xavier had intervened, and this earned him serious tongue-lashing and insults. I was the only one who welcomed her happily and received the same from her.

The remaining hours of the day before dinner were spent in my room, and I retold everything that happened between me and Kyle. Dahila had been furious, and her attitude didn’t change even when I informed her that Tessa had kids for Kyle. She had called it  ‘a blasphemy’ and promised to deal with Tessa for good. I had added extra details to ensure Kyle’s intention towards Tessa wasn’t fulfilled.

He couldn’t be happy while I was sad.

‘Kyle. You haven’t said anything concerning the twins’s participation. Are you the father of Tessa’s children?’ Dahila asked, dropping her fork gently.

Kyle sighed, looking up from his meal. I could tell he was tired of everything already. Well, I just started with him. ‘I already told you, mom. Tessa hasn’t affirmed it, so it’s just logic.’

She chuckled, ‘But you went to her house yesterday to discover the truth, didn’t you? Or is Ava lying against you?’

I cut in, ‘Mrs. King, don’t bother asking him because he’s going to lie about it. I feel we should ask Tessa about it and know what she says.’

‘I think we will do that. Even if they are your kids, Kyle, I won’t allow you to remarry, Tessa. I don’t want the enemy in my home or around me. Tessa might be from the biggest family in the country, but she has and will always be an uncultured and worthless person to the King’s family!

I smiled and said, ‘I agree, Mrs. Dahila. Ever since Tessa returned, Kyle feels he can just use and dump me just like that, but he has forgotten our union is forever, no matter what.’

This prompted laughter from Kyle: ‘Avaline, you brought my mom here to fix our marriage, but you have forgotten that what’s destined to fail will always fail. I won’t say anything else but this: if anything happens to the kids or Tessa, I will hunt you and my mom.’

I yelled, ‘You ungrateful man! I will make sure I deal with that witch and the kids. Just go ahead and try to remarry her, and you will see my true colours. 

He threw his napkin on the table and walked off.