Chapter 13: Chapter 13
STEVE
what…what did she just say?
“What do you mean you’re going with Brandon, that jerk?!” I yelled angrily.
“I don’t have to repeat myself do I?
“Tonight we’re going to go to that dinner as two different people not couples” she said.
“You’re a married woman for Christ sake” I jibed.
“And you’re not right??? I can’t believe you didn’t tell me about the dinner. Why? Cause am a housewife, cause I didn’t finish school? You don’t want the world to know we’re married?” She asked pained.
Oh geezz, she’s misunderstanding me.
“That’s not the reason. You are pregnant so I thought I would be stressing you out. I didn’t even think you’d be comfortable in the mist of strangers”
“Am not a child. You could have told me.
“Besides, it doesn’t matter now. Am going with Brandon. He invited me and bought me this dress…” She said.
“You think I would let you go out with that scumbag??” I asked amused.
“Stop calling him names! He’s my friend” she retorted throwing her ring on the table.
Such a difficult woman.
“You’re not going out with that guy and that’s final” I stated.
She hit me on my chest.
That hurts.
“Who are you to control me you cheat! You’re going with your slut and here you’re trying to stop me from doing what I want?!!” She yelled angrily.
She’s stressing the baby
“Stop yelling… Just calm down” I said trying to touch her.
“Stay away from me!”
She pushed me away and stormed out of the room.
How can she go out with that guy?!
AT THE GATHERING
Vanessa and I arrived at the big event place. So luxurious and lit with chandeliers at all corners.
The whole hall was filled with wealthy billionaires and business tycoons.
Thank God mom and dad don’t attend this type of events. They send representatives.
Am safe from mom’s scolding.
I haven’t said a word to Vanessa since we sat down.
I feel so uneasy with Tessy going out with that jerk I hate so much.
He likes Tessy.
I can feel it.
The event started and that was when I was able to spot Tessy where she sat with the Brandon guy.
They were talking and Tessy can’t stop laughing.
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It was time for refreshments and we were served alot of delicacies but I lost my appetite cause of Tessy with that rascal.
I couldn’t stop looking at her… She was backing me though. Am only able to see her fair smooth beautiful back.
I messed up
Suddenly Brandon took a napkin and wiped something off her face…
I went crazy!
I have to set things out with my pregnant pepper .
TESSY
Brandon and I were in his limo outside the event center. The dinner was almost over so we just stayed in our ride.
Brandon wants to know so much about me.
I had to tell him my story.
“…he raped me and then I became pregnant with his child. He’s mom made me marry him though we both didn’t want to get married…but I know after I give birth, he’ll leave me” I muffled.
“I’ll leave him too” I added so sad inside.
Brandon held my hand.
“You’re not alone Tessy, I’ll always be a call away. You have my number right… Let’s chat up. I’ll keep you busy and make you feel special.
“You’re beautiful and funny woman. You’re a rare gem . Any man would be lucky to have you.
I just want to let you know that, once you leave that sonofab-tch, I want to have a shot with you Tessy.
“I like you personality, your smile… Everything. And if Steve gets to uncomfortable to live with, am open for a roommate” he stated and I chuckled.
“Okay, thanks” I replied.
He drew close and our faces were really close.
Goosebumps!
He wants to kiss me.
What do I do,?
Steve has cheated on me a dozen times, a kiss won’t make a difference.
… But after everything.
Am not good at cheating!
I cleared my throat.
“Am sorry but am not uses to sharing myself at a go. If we can really be together, it’ll be after my divorce from Steve” I stated.
He exhaled sharply and smiled cutely.
“Am okay with that. Let’s get you home so you can rest” he said and called the driver at the other side of the limo to drive.
Huh
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