THIRTY EIGHT: CLOSER
"You need a degree in lying, OB." - Francis. † † † Obioma heard the gate bang and she sighed heavily; glad it was already over. She looked at Francis who was standing transfixed at his spot; staring at the door with indescribable pain written on his face. She wondered if he was sad about breaking up with Uju; something he should had done ages past. He bent low to pick the shards of the broken tumbler Uju had thrown to the floor. Contemplating if she should approach him or not, she decided against it. She went back to the bedroom instead and took her cupcake to eat but all she tasted was gall. She pushed the tray away and folded her arms; deep in thoughts. Uju sure was dangerous when she was angry. The door creaked open after a while and Francis walked in. He sat beside her but she r
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