Richard's Plight

‘You know, when I found out you were cheating on me, I felt deeply hurt but what hurt me the most was seeing you happy that another woman was carrying your child. When I informed you about my pregnancy, you were not happy about it and even advised me to get an abortion. It’s funny, isn’t it?’, Sophia asked, looking at the direction of Richard who was already becoming restless.

‘You knew? When did you find out?’, Richard who was surprised of Sophia knowledge of his infidelity asked.

‘Let’s say two weeks ago. The night we saw Edward and the lady together at the club to be precise’, Sophia who was now holding a glass of wine, deriving a pleasure of goodness from each sip she took, responded.

‘Why didn’t you confront me?’, Richard asked with a shaky voice.

‘I wanted to be sure’, Sophia responded.

‘To be sure of what?’, Richard who was now confused asked.

‘To be sure whether you truly do not love me and that you are deceiving. You see, that night, I kept on denying that it’s true although