The Lies
365 Words
I rested my back on a tree at a grammar school as I watched the boys played football happily. I received a message, one was from my father and another from Lizzie. I ignored the messages engrossed in thought. I gave Susan a call and she was excited to hear my voice. You finally called me today, huh; she said. Am sorry baby. Have been busy these days; I said
Apology accepted; she said. So whats up with you; she asked. Am cool, I will be heading to your workplace soon; I said. Am on leave, how about you come over to my house; she said. Address? he asked.
Lizzie
Father; I said over the phone
Chris is torturing me here. Why do I have to go through this hell to win his heart; I cried out
Patience, my daughter; father said
I am breaking off this contract since his son isn't yielding. I will find you a perfect man; father said
Dad, I don't think I can love again because of what Chris did to me; I cried
You can. Love is a good thing; my father assured me. I would be back; I said as I looked around the compound. The baby is yours. The news will blow when the time is ripe; I said scornfully as I zoomed off.
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I lost the baby; I said over the phone
What? Andrew exclaimed. Stop this your silly joke;
It's true Andrew. I had a miscarriage;
Did you stress yourself? Did you......
Fibroid; I replied. He was shocked.
You are suffering from fibroid; he asked
Yes; I replied
Why do I feel like you are playing on my intelligence? Lizzie, I loved you but have you ever loved me. I fought for you but have you ever done likewise; he said sadly
I believe it is over between us like you said. But I find this hard to believe; he paused
My ignored calls and messages, your distant attitude, the lies. You never for once made me meet your parents but always made excuses. I am the one hurting. I.....; his voice trailed off
Am sorry Andrew. I love you. Please don't leave me; I begged in tears
Stop this your dramatic attitude. It won't help you. I know everything; he said
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