25 Years Ago
As the days turned into weeks, a subtle but undeniable shift settled over the household. The once gentle and devoted Wile began to reveal a darker side—one marked by possessiveness that edged into obsession, and control that tightened like a noose around Gumamela’s freedom.
The estate was no longer just a home; it had become a carefully guarded fortress.
Two burly bodyguards, silent and ever-watchful, now shadowed her every step. Whether she wandered the manicured gardens or ventured beyond their gates to the mall or the nearby town, the men were always close—eyes sharp, ears alert. Their presence was a constant reminder that Wile’s control extended far beyond the walls of their estate.
Gumamela felt the weight of their scrutiny every moment. Conversations were clipped and
