THE BETRAYAL © Grace O.O PART ONE Linda stared at the charming young man who sat across her at the table. He was tall and handsome with skin glowing with delicate care. He had pink lips that could drive any lady crazy. Linda couldn't help but gape at the masterpiece before her. She bit her lower lip regretfully while her heart filled up with envy. How could her friend have met this demigod? How could she have been lucky to meet this man? Linda thought as she watched the lovers who were laughing heartily as they shared a joke. "Linda, are you okay? You're looking pale". Serena, her friend asked. Her forehead furrowed with lines of worry. "I'm not feeling well. I need some rest". Linda lied, using the opportunity to escape into the bedroom where she started orchestrating plans to snatch Tony from her friend. Tony came to visit his fiancee on a daily basis during the evenings. Sometimes they'd go on a walk leaving Linda at the house. Other times, they would stay back at the girls residence and gist. One fateful evening, Tony came but met Serena's absence. Linda told him she stepped out and would soon be back. "Let me get you a drink". Linda said and disappeared into the kitchen before he could protest. "Thank you so much Linda". Tony smiled as she served him a chilled fruit juice. She later excused herself and left him in the living room. Tony gulped down the drink as he had been exhausted by the scorching heat of the sun during the day. He dialed Serena's number several times but it wasn't reachable. However, as time went on he suddenly felt aroused. The fire burning in his groin was so intense that he literally felt like passing out unless he relieved himself. At that moment Linda came out from the room in a transparent night wear. She approached him seductively and touched his chest. Tony didn't know what transpired afterwards. The next morning, he found himself in bed with Linda. He realized what happened and cried. He couldn't believe he had betrayed his love. Linda woke up and found him sobbing bitterly. "Tony, what have you done?". She wailed. "I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me". He pleaded. "Being sorry isn't enough to atone for what you have done". Linda said. "What can I do to make atonement?". Tony asked innocently. She smiled at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes. _____________ To be continued... What do you think Linda is up to? Inspired by the Divine One #_pen_of_Grace