CHAPTER FIFTEEN
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I take a deep breath and try to compose myself. I don't want to scare her off, not now that I've finally got her attention.
Me : I know I don't deserve it, but I'm asking for a chance to make things right ....I want to be a better husband, a better father. I want to be the man you deserve.
She has her arms crossed over her chest.
Martina : How do I know you're serious?
I take another deep breath and try to think of the right words.
Me : Because I've realized that I was living in a dream world . I thought I could just coast through life and everything would be okay. But it's not okay. I've lost the most important thing in my life - you. And I don't want to lose the kids too.
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I stand my ground, ??????? ?? him straight in the eye.
Me : No , I've made up my mind. I'm going to see the lawyer today and file for divorce.
his face twists in anger, and I can see the familiar gleam of rage in his eyes. I know that look all too well. I've seen it before, right before he lashes out at me.
Kuda : You can't do that ...l won't let you.
I've heard those words before too. They're always followed by pain.
I try to stand my ground, but my body betrays me. I flinch, anticipating the blow. And it comes, just like I knew it would. His hand cracks across my cheek, sending me stumbling backward.
I've lost count of how many times he's hit me. I've lost count of the lies, the broken promises, the apologies that mean nothing.
But this time, something inside me snaps. I realize that I don't have to take it anymore. I don't have to stay in this toxic, abusive relationship.
Me : Get out ( voice shaking with rage and fear ) Get out of my mother's house, Kuda. Now.
I'm done. I'm finally done.
his anger escalates. He kicks me, his foot connecting with my stomach, sending me doubling over in pain.
kuda : You're nothing without me (voice dripping with venom )You'll never make it on your own. You're just a pathetic, weak little woman who can't even take care of herself.
I try to defend myself, but he's too strong. He kicks me again, and I fall to the ground, gasping for breath.
kuda :If you think leaving me is a good idea then you must know that you'll leave in a casket. That's the only way we'll ever be apart. Death shall do us part, remember?
I'm terrified. I know he's capable of carrying out his threats. I've seen him lose control before, and it's a terrifying sight.
As I lie there, helpless and in pain, I realize that I have to get out of this situation. I have to escape, no matter what it takes. I can't let him kill me.
With a surge of adrenaline, I scramble to my feet and make a run for the door. I can hear him behind me, his footsteps pounding the floor as he chases after me.
I don't dare look back. I keep my eyes fixed on the door, my heart pounding in my chest.
I have to get out. I have to escape.
I burst through the door and run as fast as I can, my heart pounding in my chest. I can hear Kuda behind me, his footsteps getting closer and closer.
But then, I see them. The police. They're standing outside, their cars parked on the street.
I run towards them, tears streaming down my face.
Me : Help me! (crying ) He's going to kill me!
The police turn to me, concern etched on their faces.
"What happened?" one of them asks.
But I can't stop crying. I'm hysterical.
Just then, I hear kuda's voice behind me.
kuda : Babe, what's going on?
he asks, his voice dripping with fake concern.
I turn to him, my eyes blazing with anger.
Me : How dare you act like you're not the cause of all this!
I spit at him.
Kuda : (confused) What are you talking about?
I don't bother replying.
Me : Arrest him! ( turning to the police) He's been abusing me for years!
Kuda : She's not mentally well ( he tells the police ) She's always making up stories.
The police look at each other, unsure of what to do. One of them steps forward.
"Ma'am, can you tell us what happened?" he asks me.
But I just shake my head.
Me : Arrest him!
I repeat.
The police hesitate, clearly torn. kuda's smug expression makes my blood boil. How can he deny everything he's done to me?
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