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~Recap~Stella let out a frustrated sigh as she stared at him straight in the face."Go on, babe," he said with an assuring smile. "Okay," she blurted out adjusting her position on the bed."I slept with Mr. Tochuckwu..." This was the only simple sentence she could construct in her head, yet it was too difficult to let it out of her mouth. It got stuck in her throat like a bone. All of a sudden, the beeping of Richard's phone interrupted the tense atmosphere. "Excuse me please, let me get that," he said as he got up from the bed to pick up his phone that was on the table. Stella stared at him as he received the call, her mind scoured for a perfect way to construct the sentence without infuriating him. "Stop racking your brain; cheating is cheating, the deed has been done. Keep mum about it." The voice whispered in her ear. "Stella, this is the perfect time to let the cart of the bag, tell him the truth, and let it set you free. He won't kill you." Another voice argued."Lies!
For Better or For Worse Deep Mess
As Richard was driving back home that evening, his mind was in total disarray as he find it still hard to believe what was divulged to him."Stella with that man? Oh No! This is unbelievable! I mean How? When? Stella? My wife? Then, who... who sent this video to me? Oh, God!" His head kept evoking these questions and the only person that could provide the answer was Stella. He wished he could disappear right away and go face Stella at once to get answers to these burning questions. As he got to their doorstep, he paused for a while and breathed out as he tried to calm his raging emotions."Lord, help me to handle this situation with wisdom." He muttered a short prayer. "Oh! You're back, welcome, sweetheart." Stella said with an innocent smile as she opened the door. Staring at her face made him doubt the video that was sent to him. Surprisingly, his raging mind calmed down a bit, he could not even raise his voice at her even after the heart-wrenching discovery. "How
For Better or For Worse Sad News
The days that followed after the filthy deed was revealed, were hellish. Their home became the exact opposite of what it used to be before; Joyless and languorous as hatred seems to occupy Richard's heart. He seems to hate her guts and he avoided her like a plague. He stopped eating any food prepared at home, moved all his belongings to the guest room and he stays there all day whenever he was around. He leaves home very early in the morning and returns late at night, he barely replies to her greetings. The once love birds now live like strangers. This silent treatment was killing Stella, she could not stand it, and it was making her lose her mind. She needs help, maybe someone she can talk to, just to beg him on her behalf but there was no one she could run to. She has once considered the idea of telling one of their pastors but the shame of what she has done that made Richard treat her that way could not let her opt for the option. How will she say it without mentioning the
For Better or For Worse Stony Hearted
Everyone who came to the burial rite was dressed in black outfits as they came to mourn with Bella over the death of her father.Just a few of her colleagues at work and Maria's long distant family were there. Bella looked awful and miserable, her eyes were puffy and swollen as a result of too many tears running out of her eyes. She couldn't stop the tears from flowing, as she watched them place him six feet below. She strode forward, clutched the shovel, and pour little sand on it. "Accept my heartfelt condolences," Richard muttered as he walked towards her occupying the sit beside her. Maria stood up and excused them. "Thank you, sir." She muttered sniffing."Please that's enough, cry no more. Life is a bale of tears and losing our loved ones is part of life right?" "Yeah, it's," she replied simply with a nod."Well, life has been like that to me right from time; life keeps snatching things so dear to me. Now my only hope is gone, I don't know how I will scale through this..."
For Better or For Worse Suicide
The following day, Richard was in his office busy sorting out his work that afternoon when a knock came through on his door."Come in," he ushered."Good afternoon, sir," Bella greeted immediately as she stepped in. "Oh, Bella! I never knew you came to work today, I thought your manager gave you leave?" He asked quite surprised because she just lost her father."Yes, she did sir, but I don't want to stay at home. I am not used to that kind of lifestyle and staying alone will make me start thinking of uncanny things.""Yeah, I think you're right. Hope you're doing well.""Yes, sir, I'm fine.""Hmm, it's lunchtime already, I guess you're busy, sir?" she asked with a slight grin. "Erhm, not really, I'm just trying to round up with this." "So, would you like to have lunch with me?" "Sure, this work can wait." He said getting up on his feet as they both walked out to his office and headed to the cafeteria. And that was how their friendship sprang up again, Bella goes to his office mos
For Better or For Worse Bad Tidings
"I am sorry about the news, sir." Bella blurted, breaking the deafening silence between them as they were riding back home in Richard's car. "What news?" He befuddled."About the scandal that surfaced last night, I mean about your family..." "Oh!" He murmured in a low voice. "Yeah, it's sad and those mendacious bloggers have made a compulsive, heart-rending story out of it. They're the sole reason why this is trending.""That's not even the problem, I wonder who has been prying into our family matter and then taking it over to social media. This is not the kind of life I want for myself, I cannot even walk freely; you'd see them pointing at me and saying all sorts of filthy things. Honestly, I'm tired, confused, and..." He complained with a frustrating hiss."I am so sorry about this, sir, It's sad that your family is going through this tough phase." "To be honest, I still find this hard to believe because I never expect Stella to engage in such an immoral act considering her stat
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They waited eagerly at the reception for the doctor to step out of the ward where Janice was been treated. Stella sat down at the far edge of the chair, her head dropped down in sorrow. Richard was pacing around, while Bella just froze to a point not knowing what to do. They were all on tenterhooks.After several minutes of waiting restively, the doctor walked out making all of them jolt out of their worry land. "Doctor, how is my baby?" Stella was the first to throw the question at him."Hmm, we thank God, she's stable for now," he replied simply."Oh! Thank you, Jesus." Stella exclaimed jumping up in relief."For now?" Richard questioned as he reasoned on the doctor's reply."Yeah, thank God she was brought here quickly before the matter got worse, she lost a lot of blood as a result of the shock she went through. Right now, we need to donate blood to her.""Doctor, I'm available."Stella volunteered, stepping forward."But, you're pregnant, ma'am. You're not eligible." The d
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As Stella stepped out of the car, she stood transfixed on a point contemplating whether she was making the right decision. Coming to the house that haunted her does not seem like a good idea but then, Richard stood his ground reiterating that if she was not ready to come there then definitely he was not going to discuss anything with her again even though he was fully aware of the pains this vicinage caused her. "Well, I'm ready to do anything to save my marriage and if it means coming to this place then I am ready.""I have got to try this, without further ado," she muttered and with that, she walked towards the gate. After pressing the doorbell, a few seconds later the door creaked open revealing a young lady probably In her early thirties."Hi, good morning.""Oh! Miss Stella, Good evening, ma." the lady greeted with a smile plastered on her face. "Yes, ma'am, please, is Richard in? I mean Mr. Jacob?""No, ma'am, he's not back from work but you can wait for him.""Ugh! Is this
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