Chapter six:shadows from the past
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The words from the call echoed in her mind long after the call ended.
“You were never meant to choose him “
She could barely sleep again.
The photograph just laid in the walldrop,as if waiting for time to reveal itself .everytime she looked at the torn photo ,an unexplainable ache hits her ,like a memory she tried denying access to her was staring her right in the face .
When dawn reached she made her decision.
I would stop running from it and face it before it collapse my world all over again.
The office felt different that morning.
The whispers had grown louder.
As she walked through the hallway conversation stopped,people glanced at her before quickly looking away.
What is everyone acting so weird,did anything new happen she muttered.
Yeah you haven’t seen it ,Jenny doubled crossed her asking nervously.
Seen what??heard what ??.
Jenny hesitated before handing her the phone. You really should be checking your internet this time Jenny added concerningly.
A post from an anonymous blogger filled the screen.
“Some people think the could rewrite fate ,without worrying about the cost”
No name !!!!!
Just a picture of a faceless young man and a lady with her picture clearly inbetween them .
Yet everyone believed it was about her sudden marriage to Mr Vincenzo.
Her stomach twisted…
Someone wasn’t just threatening her anymore.
They were turning the entire world to an audience of her story ,calling her out.
She saw him walking boldly toward her in the hallway.
His expression told her ,he already knew about the post he already seen it.
He came closer taking up her hand looked around at everyone as if passing an information without saying it then took her to the direction of his elevator.
This has gone too far .she said upon getting into the office.
It was always going to..
No!! She snapped.stop sounding like you expecting this .
His jaw tightened.
Because i did “.
She stared at him .
And yes the photo I saw it last night. I’m married to you , you gotta start telling me thins like this if you need me to help .
Before she could respond ,the door swayed open and a footstep rushingly approaching them.
My vin !!!! The lady shouted throwing herself on vin.
I’ve missed you so much , you don’t even call to check on me for several weeks now.Lydia said snuggling herself more into vin not even acknowledging the fact the presence of Kimberly.
What are you doing here??? Bin asked
What do you mean .you sound unhappy to see me what’s wrong ?? Lydia asked still hugging vin like her life is glued to his body.
Hey not that I’m not happy to see you you just took me by surprise which is unusual of you vin says pushing her calmly away from his body .
Ooh I thought you were not happy to see me
Kimberly come here,vin said gesturing her with his hands to come over.
Meet Kimberly my wife!!!
Your wife ??oooh you mean the internet wife
My wife i married her!!!! Vin said stressing every of his words.
Ooh hey Kimberly.Lydia said trying so hard to put a faking smile .
Kimberly this my friend Lydia she moved to the state about seven years now .mums favorite I must tell you.
Ooh nice meeting you I’m Kimberly,she said trying to control the weird atmosphere. Before retracing back to her seat not giving any room for Lydia to say anything.
They obviously can’t be just friends.there is something between them or there was something between them .her attitude says it all she would be trouble Kimberly thought to herself
Well is vin business,this just a marriage of convenience.my focus should be on the problem facing me Kimberly thought resting my backward onto her chair .
All this while vin has been stealing glances of Kimberly noticing her body movement but he kept mute trying to get his head in what he was doing totally not noticing Lydia’s chip in comments and touching to get his attention.
Mum you’re here,you didn’t tell me you were coming over.vin said giving her a hug .
Let me be you spoiled thing.
What’s this I’m seeing on the internet about you been married to some strange girl ???? The elderly woman shouted raising her hand to hit vin .
Mum cool off you asked me to get married,you’ve been pressuring me to get a wife and settle down else you will force me to marry Lydia …
So??? What’s wrong with Lydia she’s perfect,from a good reputable family..
Kimberly come over here vin said not letting his mum continue her words “
Kimberly meet mum ,mum Kimberly my wife!!!!!
Good evening ma ,I’m Kimberly Alderson nice meeting you.I’ve heard a lot about you I was looking forward to meeting you. I’m sorry I met you so unexpectedly. Kimberly said showing sign of respect.
Hmmm quite a mannered girl ,I must say. welcome my daughter.
Mummy!!!!! A voice was heard behind .
Lydia what a surprise you didn’t tell me you were coming she says embracing each other.
You should have informed me you were coming I would have made your favorite dishes.
Don’t worry mummy,I just wanted to surprise you and I think I did .
Lydia said making her laugh more audible tho saying something to Kimberly.
The house became silent as the ticking of the wall clock filled the room .
VIN mum just left.can I sleep in your room tonight it’s raining you know i can’t sleep alone when it’s raining please.Lydia’s voice was heard behind the door.
No Lydia,I’m sleeping with my wife .you’ve forgotten I’m married now ,you can stay in the guest room and leave in the morning.you’re here because you can’t get a ride home.goodnight
Wait but Kimberly isn’t even In the room ,Lydia said holding back to vin
I will go find her .andy will get the guest room read downstairs.see you in the morning.
He said going into the room Kimberly was in .
Hey let’s go
Where to I need to freshen up and sleep.Kimberly said pretending not to have over heard their conversation earlier.
You’re sleeping in my room from today ,else you don’t want to.but tonight you will .let’s go I will tell Andy to get your things into the room .
He said helping her off the bed.
All this while Lydia had been looking at them but couldn’t hear what exactly they were saying.
Hey we need to talk .vin said as Kimberly was coming out of the bathroom.
Here’s the things you asked Andy to get from your room .vin said coming slowly closer to her.
What are you doing???
Silence!!!!
What……she was cut off as she felt vin touch on her face going down to her neckline.
Tacking a strand of her hair back .
Much better.he mouthed dressing back .
Dress up he said still staring at her.
Here???with you here!!! She exclaimed
Yes we’re married soo??
Perverted jerk.Kimberly mouthed.going to the other raise of the bed to get dressed.
About Lydia she’s just my friend nothing more ,yea we dated in the past but that’s it .
I noticed how uncomfortable you were earlier at the office.
Just wanted you to know there’s nothing to worry about .
Are you sure about that?? Does she see it the sand way you do???
Goodnight,sleep on the other side or the couch.
Don’t try anything silly.
The morning after their conversation felt so unusually peaceful.
For the first time in many days she let herself believe that things might get better .maybe the threats would stop .maybe fate had given her a chance to breathe
She was wrong!!!
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