THE DIVORCE

CHAPTER TWO

‘Is that all you have to say to me,John?I just caught you speaking romantically to a woman on the phone and you say it's just a client?’

Jane asked with a wobbly voice.

‘We lost our only son 3 months ago and you're already cheating on me?

What happened to the love we shared for 10 years?Are you throwing that all away’.

‘I don't owe you any more explanations’ John commanded storming out of the room.

‘You are cheating on me and you want a divorce?Are you not pathetic!’ Jane preached.

‘And what about that?’ John interrupted after tieing his shoe laces.

‘This isn't fair,John.You have no right to do this to me.We can always work this out’ Jane pleaded.

‘Don't you dare mention that to me'John said with his eyes widened and a hoarse voice.

‘I’m done with you and your trash!’

‘Why are you so cruel to me,John?This wasn't the love you promised me.What about the vows you made to me 10 years ago’.

‘The earlier you come to reality,the better it will be for you.Sign those papers!’ John said with a loud bang at the door.

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‘It's been 10 years,Oliva.10 good years’ Jane said sobbing.

‘I've been nothing but a good wife.It wasn't really my fault,was it?He's constantly reminded me I'm at fault for the death of our son.’ Jane said mobbing and while allowing a tear roll down her cheeks.

‘Why would he cheat on me?After everything?He's the only man I've loved and been with.What do I do now?Where do I go from here?’ Jane burst in uncontrollable tears.

‘Don't do this to yourself,sis.See how far you've come.You're a successful business woman and philanthropist in the state.You have a good public figure.Don't allow this ruin you and all you've built for years’.

‘You're right’.Jane said with her eyes lowered.

‘Young ladies look up to me.I'm a public figure. What happens when they discover my marriage is broken and I can't keep my home. What happens to my business and career?’ Jane questioned.

‘I'm just a mess’ Jane screamed!

‘We'll bring a solution to this,Jane’ Oliva offered comfort.

‘I'm your elder sis and I love you so much.I know you're a good person and I know how much you've worked hard.I can't allow another woman just take that all away’.

‘Take it easy on yourself,please’ Oliva begged.

‘You said you heard him on a call with a woman,right?’

‘Yes’ Jane said sobbing.

‘Well,you can't be so sure he's cheating if there is no concrete proves.He has the right to react that way’.

‘I know my husband.He hasn't even touched me since the death of our son!’ Jane whispered.

Oliva's face stayed stuck and she lacked words to say.

Jane broke the silence by whispering,’What should I do,sis?I love my husband very much.I don't want to lose him or my marriage’.

‘It's the fact that all these came just after I got internationally recognized.More eyes are on me as a role model.I can't afford to fail my generation and the youngsters looking up to me’.

‘Please,help me,sis’ Jane begged.

‘I understand how you feel,sis.All will be well’ Oliva said.

‘Truth is eh,I always suspected your husband.But you were already head over heels in love with him.What could I say? I had to approve of him’ Oliva said unprovoked sipping chill orange juice.

Jane sobbed bitterly with her eyes flooded with tears.

‘If you think he’s cheating,then you’ll need to find out.We can only know if he's really cheating on you or it was just an assumption' Oliva suggested.

‘You'll need to monitor his movements then.Know when he's about to go out and follow him in a cap’ Oliva suggested.

‘I’ve never done that before.I trust my husband too much.Besides, I'm always at work.It will be hard’ Jane resorted.

‘I see you cherish your work more than your marriage.Alright then,my work here is done’ Jane said, dabbing the serviette on her lips.

‘It's not like that sis. Okay okay,can I call you to join me when I’m about leaving,please? Jane pleaded.

‘Alright’

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John hummed as he wore his jacket and applied his perfume.

‘Have a great day,darling.

I feel a bit sick, I'll be home waiting for you’ Jane said.

‘Like I care?’ John hissed.

‘I want to be home to the papers signed’.

‘I love you,babe’ Jane responded.

‘Okay sis,you can come now.He just left’ Jane said as she hurriedly wore her flats.

‘I'm already here,just come out’ Oliva gasped.

‘Let’s move,let's move.Follow that white car in front’ They yelled at the driver

Jane's fingers are shaking and her eyes are roaming.

‘What do you think will happen if he sees me and he's not cheating?Won't that make things worse?’.

‘Can you relax?Let's get there first and see things for ourselves’ Jane responded.

‘What's your husband doing in this hotel?Does he have meetings here’???

Oliva whispered to Jane,while admiring the props and interior of the hotel.l

‘Welcome to BrownNite Suites, how can we help you,ma? The receptionist interrupted.

‘Hi,I'm the wife of Billionaire John.He asked me to come meet him for a surprise. Which room did he check in,please’? Jane asked the receptionist faking a smile.

‘We’re glad to have you.He just checked into room 87’ The receptionist responded.

‘Thank you'Jane smiled brightly as she sneaked $500 into her hands.

‘I’m only hoping that this isn't what I'm thinking Oliva because I will so create a scene here’ Jane said with increased heartbeat and increased movements.

‘This is room 87,ahbi?’ Oliva pointed out.

Jane knocks softly on the door tapping her foot and rolling her eyes.

The door was opened to Jane’s utmost surprise.

‘What are you doing bare bodied in an hotel room,John?’Jane yelled while pushing him.

‘You're just a very shameless man’ Oliva echoed.

With a raised eyebrow and open mouth,Jane screamed!!!!

‘MARY!!!!!!!!????’

‘You are cheating on me with Mary,the maid??????’