Previously on THE BETRAYAL: Episode 43 The Unforgettable Night
...“Don't cry my love, this was destined to happen and nothing would have stopped it from happening” Mike whispered but I really was unconsolable . “How do I face Ben after this? How do I stand in his presence, what will be his reaction when he finds out?” I asked.
"I'm very serious about marrying you, all I need is just your consent, leave the rest to me, it will be history in no time” he begged passionately. “I can handle myself. I perfectly knew what I was doing when we made love ”I said to myself like a lost soul.
“We are in this together, count on me for anything” he spoke calmly, making me stare into his eyes. I saw sincerity, fear and uncertainty in them. “All I want is for you to be the mother of my children,I need not only your body, but your soul and spirit as well, please make mine yours too” he begged.
''Why is it so difficult for you to accept me, my dear why?” he asked eagerly.
“Because I owe Ben alot, he was by my side when you abandoned me, filled my spirit when I was weak and defended me when you weren't there” I poured out.
He instantly blushed, “I may not be very much in love with him like I used to, but I'll still be loyal to him till he sets me free” I added, while he stared at me with a coloured face.
“What nonsense are you saying?” he asked. “I'll be very honest with him, I'll confess everything that happened tonight once I go back to my lodge tomorrow.
If he breaks up with me over it, so be it, you can then have your chance I promised, leaving him in a terrible shock.
“Are you out of your mind or what, surely he will end things with you but I don't think he will let you go without first breaking your head, are you trying to kill yourself?, Cyndy, what has come over you?” he asked.
“That"s the only atonement I can offer, if he kills me over it then u know we weren't destined to be together Whatever will be will be, my life is already messed up, I have no reason to fear anymore” I murmured.
“Alright let's see how it plays out, but my dear I think you are not okay, your grief has affected you badly” he murmured sadly. “Whatever is written can never be changed, if something happens to me, then know it was destined to happen” I replied with a weak smile.
He nervously dressed up and left without another word. Mike dropped me in front of my lodge the next morning.
“Please Cyndii I beg you, don't do anything silly” he pleaded. “As for my confession, I will go ahead with it. Worry not, I can perfectly take good care of myself” I assured him before alighting.
Walking into my room, I rehearsed all I planned to tell Ben. It really wasn't easy making up my mind for such deed, but like I told Mike, nothing would stop me from going ahead with it?.
Just like fate would have it, I ran into Ben at the staircase, he was going downstairs to fetch water but instantly froze when he saw me. There was suspicion and relief in his eyes as they fell on me, while I nervously returned his look and greeted him.
“Cyndy where are you coming from??
I know you aren?t coming from your house?” he asked. “Yeah” I replied quietly, left him and climbed up. He quickly followed me, abandoning the water he was on his way to get, so where did u go? he asked when we got to my room.
“Do you really want to know?” I asked calmly as I sat on my bed. “Do I still owe you any explanation concerning my movements? Isn't our relationship officially over?” I asked. “I see you are trying very much to harden your heart, no problem but I still insist to know” he said.
“Alright since you insist, I spent my Sunday at Mike's house and I'm just coming from there” I opened up coldly.
There was shock, pain, disbelief and sadness in his eyes as he stared at me.
“No, it's not true” he said with a broken voice, sat on my bed and covered his face with his palms. He never cried out but I knew he weeped in his heart. I stared at him clueless on what next to say nor how to behave towards him.
He sat with his face covered for about 15 minutes before composing himself and drawing close. “Did he....,did he touch you?” he nervously asked. I was instantly torn between telling him the truth or lying to him.
My confusion left me silent which equally confirmed his fear “Cyndii, why,??” he asked murderously with unshed tears melting his eyes. I was unable to stand his voice nor gaze any longer. I quietly stood up and backed him.
“I don't deserve you Benjamin, I really do care about you, but I don't understand my flesh anymore nor the cravings in my heart. Pls free yourself from this torment and permit me to get another girl for you” I said.
But all he did was just to shed his tears which he very much struggled to hold, silently on my bed. I was very touched and would have cried beside him if not that I wanted him to let me out of his life.
Patiently I waited for him to come around. I knew only one thing could happen that moment. Either he ends it like a man or ends up humiliating me. Only a woman has the ability to send a great man to his grave without lifting a finger.
Hmmm!!! WHAT NEXT???
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FIND OUT IN EPISODE 48.
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Story Adaobi Iwuchukwu
Edited by Engr. Stanley Orji
Published on Eastanmusic Ent.
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