Previously on THE BETRAYAL: Episode 40 The War Has Begun
...I really didn't believe Ben could have the mind nor morale to invite Mike in such manner and I equally never dreamt I would ever find myself in such unpleasant position.
If I had the power, I would have disappeared that moment, but I lacked such powers and so had no choice than to sit it out. So loudly my heart pounded, so nervously I shook inside and so weakly I awaited my fate.
But to my astonishment, Mike just sat comfortably with a quiet smile on his face as he stared at us. He looked very relaxed.
“I had to lie and abandon my work just to get here due to the respect I have for you Cyndii and not because of the insultive tone and manner your so called boyfriend used in inviting me. Please I didn't come here for a child's play, so you guys better be serious” he said, breaking the silence among us.
Benjamin instantly stood up and stared at him with contempt and hatred. “Thanks for honouring my invitation. I invited you only for one simple reason which is to tell you in Cyndii's presence to back off and leave her alone. She's now my girl and I will forever fight for her interest and defend her. We may not have this opportunity again” he explained seriously with fire in his eyes.
Mike simply scoffed, sighed and stood up.
“Is that all?” he asked. “You really have tried, thanks for trying to be a man” he muttered with a sneer, bent by my side and pecked me, before I even realised his intention. I instantly stared at him with shock and disbelief.
Benjamin however was more than shocked. There was fire in his eyes as his fury rose. The insultive and calculative reply he got from Mike coupled with the provocative peck he saw him give me, totally outraged and disorganised him, instantly turning him into a beast.
Without thinking he reached out, grabbed Mike by the collar, and jerked him violently. “What's the need in being so violent??”, “incase you are not aware, better know this moment that I have much more claim over Cyndii than you ever will. I guess she's yet to gist you about our dirty secrets? Fighting over a woman will only send you to your grave pretty quick instead of helping you prove a point.
Don't ever dare touch me again, I'm not your mate. Cyndii is my wife whether you like it or not, it's just a matter of time” he muttered, while Ben stared at him furiously. “You are just a shoe cleaner my boy, so you better learn” he added insultively, before trying to leave.
But Ben couldn't bear the insult any longer and quickly grabbed a small kitchen knife lying on my reading table, and I expecting a retaliatory move from him, fetched my strength and jumped out of my bed.
“Ben have you gone crazy or what? Drop that knife” I instantly barked, throwing myself at him, but unluckily he misunderstood my action and stared at me murderously.
“Jeez!!! so Cyndii you are now defending him? I have been the fool all along” he ranted with a raised hand which still held the kitchen knife. I sighed left my room and rushed to the general balcony, intending to clear my head there.
Surprisingly Ben followed me, Mike also left that moment. I was totally upset with Ben. “Cyndii” he called out and grabbed me from behind. I instantly turned and faced him with anger.
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“It's over” I muttered coldly, “what!” he gasped with disbelief. “I'm dead serious, our relationship is officially over!” I repeated. “Oh cyndii” he tried to protest, but I instantly freed myself. “Pls don't ever Cyndii me again, the decision has been made and that's final” i murmured coldly.
“No no no, I can't take this, I can't survive this, I'm sorry for going over the line, please forgive me” he apologised . “I know we are both going to suffer over this, but it's best for us, focus your heart on your upcoming degree exams, perhaps things will get better for us before you are done with it” I said coldly.
“Is it a crime to defend and fight over what is rightfully mine?” he asked anxiously.
“Yea it's a crime to fight over destiny, whatever is written for us can never be changed, even if you fight a 5000 times” I replied and left.
I had no peace for the rest of that week, because my dear Ben wouldn't let me be.
He truly was extremely hurt by my decision, he kept begging and disturbing me as if my decision would kill him, but I never yielded to his plea nor listened to Amara who pleaded on his behalf.
It was as if my heart was on Lock down. I had no regret. I must confess his mistake really seemed to be the perfect opportunity that came at the right time and I equally knew I simply was overreacting.
However his mum surprised me with a phone call on Thursday, inviting me over to their family house during the weekend which I found hard to decline, because the good old lady really had been very kind to me.
I got another strange phone call from Mike's mother seeking to have a little face to face chat with me, else she would come calling at my lodge.
Yea I also accepted hers.
STORY CONTINUES
Hmmmm Describe Cyndii At This Stage!
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Story Adaobi Iwuchukwu
Edited by Engr. Stanley Orji
Published on Eastanmusic Ent.
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