THE BETRAYAL
Β© Grace O.O
Part 8
"Who sent it?".
"I don't know ma'am. However there's a note that's says it's from James". He replied. Something wasn't right about the delivery man but Titi couldn't pinpoint what it was.
"Alright then. Hand it over". She took the package from him and closed the door behind her. However she watched the man through the door's peephole till he left the compound.
"What's that package?". Serena asked.
"The delivery man said it's from James but somehow I don't believe him". Titi replied, bringing the package to the table and unwrapped it. Then she stood some distance away, afraid it could be a bomb and opened it.
"Flowers and a letter? This has Tony written all over it!!". Serena exclaimed. She took out the letter and read it aloud.
"I know you are making up with that rich kid, James. Just wanted you to know that I'm watching you. Love you".
"This must get to the authorities! For crying out loud, what's all this madness about?". Titi said. Serena pressed her lips together to form a thin line.
"Just a little more patience, I'd deal with him".
**
James came over the next weekend. In his hands was a bouquet of flowers and a package.
"What's this?". Serena asked when he handed it to her.
"Why don't you check it out?". He said smugly. Serena gasped when she untied the package. In it was a sunset yellow gown; from the brand label, she already guessed how expensive it was.
"Oh my God! James, James, this is too much". She said.
"Don't worry Serena. I liked it when I saw it so I decided to get it for you. Do you like it?".
"Like is an understatement! I love it. It's so beautiful". She replied grinning from ear to ear.
"I'm glad you love it". James smiled. She embraced him tightly.
"Thank you for this gift, James. I really appreciate it". She said softly.
"You don't have to thank me, what are friends for?". James replied and tickled her. Serena guffawed while she moved away from him.
They played video games then watched movies on TV. James left early in the evening because of some sudden engagements.
"I'll miss you Serena". He said as he held her hand fondly. Serena had escorted him to his car.
"I will miss you too".
"Take care of yourself and don't hesitate to reach out to me if there's any problem". He told her.
"I will. Don't worry about me too much".
She watched him as he drove off and she felt sad. She was already having feelings for him.
"Missing him already?".
Serena spun round to see Tony standing some distance from her. So he was stalking her?
"What are you doing here?".
Tony walked up to her and reached for her chins but she slapped off his hand.
"Can't I touch your chins again?". He asked with a mischievous smile on his face.
"You haven't answered my questions yet Anthony!". Serena's eyes blazed angrily.
"Calm it baby, I just came to check up on my girl". He replied. Furious, Serena dealt him a slap.
"What?!". He stared at her in horror. "You slapped me?".
"I regretted not doing that earlier. What guts do you have to come to my home and harass me? How dare you stalk me, huh? Can't you talk?". Serena yelled.
"It's fine. You can yell for all I care but I want you to know one fact and it is that if I don't have you, no man will do". He threatened.
"What do you mean by that statement?". Serena asked.
"You will soon find out". He replied and left her.
***
"I'm glad that the fool has backed off. He's such a devil". Titi said.
"I never knew he was capable of such attitude. To think that I thought so highly of him then". Serena said sadly.
A knock on the door interrupted their discussion. Serena went to get the door and froze.
"Hi Serena. Long time no see!".
"What are you doing here, Linda?". Serena said calmly.
"Wow, no pleasantries for an old friend. That's so harsh". Linda sneered.
"You should know you're not welcome here. So if you have anything to say, then go straight to the point".
"Can I come in please?".
Serena sized her up and down before allowing her into the apartment. Titi watched Linda in amusement while looking at Serena for answers to the curiosity of her mind. Serena served her a bottle of chilled water along with a glass cup and settled down beside Titi.
"So, to what do we owe this visit?".
"Serena, I'm sorry for what I did to you. I admit that I was wrong". She started.
"Okay?".
"I need your help. I need you to talk to Tony for me, please". She pleaded. Serena looked at her strangely and let out a mocking laughter.
"If there's anyone who's capable of subduing Tony, it should be you. Wasn't there a way you applied in cajoling him to cheating on me? Can't that same trick help you now?".
"I'm so sorry Serena. I know we shouldn't be having this conversation now but consider my baby. Ever since we got married, Tony hadn't touched me. I thought he would change after the birth of our daughter but he only got worse. After I got discharged, he never bothered about her welfare. He left me to fend for her. Everyday, he would stare at your pictures and call your name. He would act like you were there with him, discussing with him". She paused to wipe the tears on her face.
"He said he never wanted to marry me in the first place. He threatened to throw me out when he gets married to you. Serena, please talk to him. Please".
"Well, I'm sorry but there's nothing I can do. My life is also in danger too. Besides, you wanted him. Now that you have him, you have to endure whatever consequences that comes. That's the end of this conversation, do have a good day". Serena stood up and left the room, leaving Linda transfixed on the spot with Titi grinning.
"You heard her now, please leave my house! Get out!". Titi said pointing to the door. Linda glared at her angrily and stormed out, slamming the door shut.
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To be continued...
Can you imagine the audacity of Linda? Like she could have the guts to ask for Serena's help?
What would you have done if you were in Serena's place?
#_pen_of_grace
THE BETRAYAL
© Grace O.O
Part 8
"Who sent it?".
"I don't know ma'am. However there's a note that's says it's from James". He replied. Something wasn't right about the delivery man but Titi couldn't pinpoint what it was.
"Alright then. Hand it over". She took the package from him and closed the door behind her. However she watched the man through the door's peephole till he left the compound.
"What's that package?". Serena asked.
"The delivery man said it's from James but somehow I don't believe him". Titi replied, bringing the package to the table and unwrapped it. Then she stood some distance away, afraid it could be a bomb and opened it.
"Flowers and a letter? This has Tony written all over it!!". Serena exclaimed. She took out the letter and read it aloud.
"I know you are making up with that rich kid, James. Just wanted you to know that I'm watching you. Love you".
"This must get to the authorities! For crying out loud, what's all this madness about?". Titi said. Serena pressed her lips together to form a thin line.
"Just a little more patience, I'd deal with him".
**
James came over the next weekend. In his hands was a bouquet of flowers and a package.
"What's this?". Serena asked when he handed it to her.
"Why don't you check it out?". He said smugly. Serena gasped when she untied the package. In it was a sunset yellow gown; from the brand label, she already guessed how expensive it was.
"Oh my God! James, James, this is too much". She said.
"Don't worry Serena. I liked it when I saw it so I decided to get it for you. Do you like it?".
"Like is an understatement! I love it. It's so beautiful". She replied grinning from ear to ear.
"I'm glad you love it". James smiled. She embraced him tightly.
"Thank you for this gift, James. I really appreciate it". She said softly.
"You don't have to thank me, what are friends for?". James replied and tickled her. Serena guffawed while she moved away from him.
They played video games then watched movies on TV. James left early in the evening because of some sudden engagements.
"I'll miss you Serena". He said as he held her hand fondly. Serena had escorted him to his car.
"I will miss you too".
"Take care of yourself and don't hesitate to reach out to me if there's any problem". He told her.
"I will. Don't worry about me too much".
She watched him as he drove off and she felt sad. She was already having feelings for him.
"Missing him already?".
Serena spun round to see Tony standing some distance from her. So he was stalking her?
"What are you doing here?".
Tony walked up to her and reached for her chins but she slapped off his hand.
"Can't I touch your chins again?". He asked with a mischievous smile on his face.
"You haven't answered my questions yet Anthony!". Serena's eyes blazed angrily.
"Calm it baby, I just came to check up on my girl". He replied. Furious, Serena dealt him a slap.
"What?!". He stared at her in horror. "You slapped me?".
"I regretted not doing that earlier. What guts do you have to come to my home and harass me? How dare you stalk me, huh? Can't you talk?". Serena yelled.
"It's fine. You can yell for all I care but I want you to know one fact and it is that if I don't have you, no man will do". He threatened.
"What do you mean by that statement?". Serena asked.
"You will soon find out". He replied and left her.
***
"I'm glad that the fool has backed off. He's such a devil". Titi said.
"I never knew he was capable of such attitude. To think that I thought so highly of him then". Serena said sadly.
A knock on the door interrupted their discussion. Serena went to get the door and froze.
"Hi Serena. Long time no see!".
"What are you doing here, Linda?". Serena said calmly.
"Wow, no pleasantries for an old friend. That's so harsh". Linda sneered.
"You should know you're not welcome here. So if you have anything to say, then go straight to the point".
"Can I come in please?".
Serena sized her up and down before allowing her into the apartment. Titi watched Linda in amusement while looking at Serena for answers to the curiosity of her mind. Serena served her a bottle of chilled water along with a glass cup and settled down beside Titi.
"So, to what do we owe this visit?".
"Serena, I'm sorry for what I did to you. I admit that I was wrong". She started.
"Okay?".
"I need your help. I need you to talk to Tony for me, please". She pleaded. Serena looked at her strangely and let out a mocking laughter.
"If there's anyone who's capable of subduing Tony, it should be you. Wasn't there a way you applied in cajoling him to cheating on me? Can't that same trick help you now?".
"I'm so sorry Serena. I know we shouldn't be having this conversation now but consider my baby. Ever since we got married, Tony hadn't touched me. I thought he would change after the birth of our daughter but he only got worse. After I got discharged, he never bothered about her welfare. He left me to fend for her. Everyday, he would stare at your pictures and call your name. He would act like you were there with him, discussing with him". She paused to wipe the tears on her face.
"He said he never wanted to marry me in the first place. He threatened to throw me out when he gets married to you. Serena, please talk to him. Please".
"Well, I'm sorry but there's nothing I can do. My life is also in danger too. Besides, you wanted him. Now that you have him, you have to endure whatever consequences that comes. That's the end of this conversation, do have a good day". Serena stood up and left the room, leaving Linda transfixed on the spot with Titi grinning.
"You heard her now, please leave my house! Get out!". Titi said pointing to the door. Linda glared at her angrily and stormed out, slamming the door shut.
_______________
To be continued...
Can you imagine the audacity of Linda? Like she could have the guts to ask for Serena's help?
What would you have done if you were in Serena's place?
#_pen_of_grace