CHAPTER THIRTEEN
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l walked into the office, my mind preoccupied with thoughts of Martina and the kids. l need to focus on winning them back, and that means taking care of myself and my career. l approached my boss's desk, requesting a leave of absence to sort out my personal life.
Just as my boss was about to respond, Sarah approaches the desk, a sly grin spreading across her face.
Sarah : I think you should know something before you take that leave.
l turn to face her, a sense of unease growing in my stomach.
Me :What is it Sarah ?
Sarah : I'm pregnant Kudakwashe . And the baby is yours.
Me : ( eyes widen in shock )What? That's impossible! I never...we never...
Sarah : (shrugging ) Deny it all you wan . But I know the truth. And soon, everyone else will too.
l feel like lve been punched in the gut. l can't believe what lm hearing. l don't have time for this, not now, not when lm fighting for my family.
Me : I don't know what kind of game you're playing, but I'm not buying it . l need to focus on my family right now. I don't have time for your drama.
Her face turns red with anger, but l don't care. l turn back to my boss, requesting the leave again. This time, he agrees and l walk out of the office, my mind reeling with thoughts of my family . l have to win them back, no matter what it takes.
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I gaze out the bus window, my mind racing . I can't believe how far I've fallen, how much I've hurt them. I think about all the times I promised to change, to be a better husband and father, but my actions never matched my words.
I feel a wave of anxiety wash over me as I wonder what they'll say when they see me. Will Martina even want to talk to me? Will the kids forgive me for all the times I let them down?
I think about the pain I've caused, the tears I've seen in my wife's eyes. I don't know if I can ever make it right, but I know I have to try. I owe it to them, and to myself, to make amends and start anew.
As the bus approaches Harare my heart races with anticipation and fear. What will happen when I see them? Will they welcome me back with open arms, or will they turn me away?
I take a deep breath and grab my luggage, steeling myself for what's to come. I'm ready to face whatever lies ahead, ready to do whatever it takes to win back my family and rebuild our lives together.
l book in a hotel since it's already late .I toss and turn in bed, my mind now racing with thoughts of Sarah's bombshell. Pregnant? No way. I'm certain I used a condom every time we were together. She's trying to trap me, I'm sure of it. But why? What does she have to gain from lying about something like this?
Anger starts to simmer inside me. How dare she try to manipulate me like this? Does she think I'm just going to roll over and accept responsibility for someone else's mistake?
But what if she's not lying? What if she really is pregnant? No, I shake my head. I know I used protection. This is just some twisted game she's playing.
I throw off the covers and pace around the hotel room, my mind racing with possibilities. I need to confront her, to get to the bottom of this. But for now, I'm stuck here, in this hotel room, with nothing but my thoughts to keep me company.
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