Chapter 4
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Teresa's POV.
I nodded as I hugged grandmother, I knew she missed me so much and when I left, it broke her slowly but I didn't care, I was so obsessed with kingdom that I didn't think twice before leaving.
“I'm back for good grandmother, I'm sorry I left and hurt you all” I said as I sniffed, she rubbed my hair soothingly as I felt myself relax as we broke the hug.
“I understand why you did that Teresa, but it wasn't a good idea, you divorced him and you are too young to have a divorced status” grandmother said but I just smiled sadly as I held her hands.
“I would rather be divorced than for me to remain in a relationship where I'm gaining nothing but pain from him, I hope you understand grandmother” I said as she nodded softly.
I looked at uncle but he hadn't even raised his head from his newspaper, he had suffered the most in this whole stunt.
He didn't seem to love me anymore but I didn't blame him. I was the cause of all this. He sipped his coffee as he cleared his throat before looking up at me.
“Would you come to sit or would you prefer to keep staring at me like you've seen a ghost?” uncle said as I smiled at me and grandmother went to sit down.
uncle stared at me with an emotion I couldn't quite place. It held a feeling of longing and regret but he didn't say anything.
“Why did you decide to finally get a divorce?” He asked as I took a deep breath I was avoiding all these questions but it was impossible to dodge them.
Even the thoughts of what had happened sent my heart spiralling.
“He cheated on me numerous times uncle, I couldn't even do anything but cry and I knew I had to end this. Even though I put him in that condition I'm not that bad, he just treated me like trash” I said but I didn't cry, my words were firm and precise.
“I warned you Teresa, I knew that boy would slowly break you but you didn't listen now look at what has happened, I must say it was a very wise choice but you could've contacted me to handle everything accordingly” uncle said, here we go again.
I was an adult and I could take care of myself perfectly well, they were just being utterly protective and it wouldn't solve anything.
“Look uncle I know that you just want to protect me but I can handle some things on my own, me filing this divorce against kingdom, was the most bravest thing I had done in my life since you and grandmother had me. I appreciate everything that you've done for me but now that I'm back home I don't need anyone to protect me like I am fragile like an egg” I said and I saw the frown that painted his faint but it was only for the betterment of my life.
if I continue to depend on them for some things I won't be able to get anywhere by myself and it hurts me to know that people would see me as a divorcee.
In their faces, I would be tainted.
“I understand what you are saying Teresa, and I respect your decision you know I love you so much and I can do practically anything for you” uncle said as I smiled.
I hesitated throwing myself into his arms but he pulled me into his arms as we hugged.
grandmother sniffled as she joined the hug, while Bradford just stood in a corner as he looked at us with a cringe expression on his face. He wasn't really one to enjoy a display of affection.
3 months later….
Time had passed by in a flash and I found myself more happy than I have ever been.
Well,I was happy that kingdom hadn't tried to play any tricks on me.
The 3 months I spent in Germany with my family had been the most happiest time for me since 5 years ago.
I decided to make use of the time and just enjoy life. I got a job at a well paying restaurants that allowed me to work for some few hours and still earn alot.
When I had days off, o went out with some of my childhood friends but I couldn't help but feel somewhat sad because everywhere I went to always reminded me of kingdom, anytime I thought of him I quickly shook my head to dismiss that longing from my mind.
I was at peace.
I laid on the bed, staring at the ceiling, my thoughts running around a maze. A maze with the pictures of the years spent together with kingdom.
Today was my off day, when I had loud banging on my door. I rubbed my forehead as I groaned, grabbing my hair I turn to the other side to change position.
“Who is it?” I said as I climbed out of bed not minding my appearance.
But as I immediately opened the door with an angry face my eyes widened as I saw Bradford with Michelneth behind him.
I squealed as I shut the door back, hurrying back into the room.
What was Michelneth doing here?
As I looked at myself in the mirror, my appearance looked very unappealing to the eye.
I quickly ran into the bathroom as I turned on the shower, quickly taking my bath before Michelneth would leave.
I walked into the sitting room. Seeing Michelneth and my brother sitting, discussing.
He looked up, as if sensing my presence.
"What are you doing here is Germany?" I smilled, inching closer to them.
"I had a case here. I just came back from the court. Wanted to see if you'd like to hang out" He looked at me, the light in his eyes shining brightly.
"Alright, where would you like to go?" I was erratic. The thought of spending some time with him was draw worthy.
"I was thinking, museum and coffee?" He raised a brow up.
"Call" I peer down at the dress I wore, the question hanging in the air.
"Yeah, you are good to go" Bradford responded.
We made our way to the museum, am eerie silence hanging in the air. The kind that felt peaceful.
“Do you love painting?” Michelneth suddenly asked me as I stared at one of the pieces that had caught my eye.
I didn't know much about painting but I knew that, painting was a way that one called express themselves even without talking.
“In a way, I do but I don't really fancy it.” I said.
I looked at him and caught him staring at me.
"You are lovely Teresa, Any man would be lucky to have you"
I think my heart beat.
Thump, thump.
What was this feeling?
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