Endless Tear - Season 1 - Episode 26

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Endless Tear - Season 1 - Episode 26

Immediately I got down the stairs, Lisa turned from the television and bursted into laughter immediately she saw me. She laughed until she almost fell off the chair. At first, anger took over me and I felt like strangling her. But then, I quickly realized that her aim was to get me angry so I quickly composed myself, putting an indifferent smile on my face. “Oh, my God! I never knew Alex was such a good boxer” Lisa said with shining eyes and fully displayed teeth. “Tell me slut, how was it? Oh, how I regret missing that show” she said gleefully. “Really? You missed it? OH, that is so painful. It would have been nice to have you in attendance dear. The drama was most entertaining. Tell me, who told you about it uhn? I know the walls have ears but I am sure they don’t have mouths”. I wanted to know who told her. I knew it was definitely not Tina, she won’t do that. The only other witness would be Tola. Even though we have become friends, I still could not trust her fully. “Oh, why? Of course, Alex himself gave me the full gist of how he put you in your place with his fist” she laughed. “So, it is only mouth you have, you don’t have action” I looked at her as my anger started showing up again. Alex had told her. With each passing day, I always found myself wondering how Alex had been able to cover the monster in him while we were in the village. He had never given me a cause to even assume he would lift a finger against a woman, but here I am, faced with the reality of my destroyed life. “Don’t play with fire dear, you would get burnt” I said sternly, with a wicked smile. I called Tina and told her I was going for a small stroll. I walked the length of the street until I got to a business center. I smiled at the lady there and she smiled back. “Good evening, how may I help you?” I smiled. “I want to make a phone call” I said. She frowned. “I am sorry, I only sell recharge cards” “Oh” I breathed. “What if I use your phone? I would recharge it, please” I pleaded. She nodded and recharged the phone and gave it to me. I collected it gratefully. I had searched for the senator’s private number in the diary I found in Alex’s study and as I dialed, I hoped he was still using it. When it started ringing, I sighed happily. “Hello” I heard the Senator’s baritone voice from the other end. “Hello sir, this is Amara” I answered “Oh, how are you doing daughter?” he answered instantly, seeming really interested in my welfare. “I wish I could tell you that I am fine sir, but I am not” I allowed the pain to seep into my voice intentionally as I walked slightly away from the shop to give myself little privacy. “What is wrong? What did Alex do this time?” he asked sternly. Well, it is good to go straight to the point. “Well sir, ever since I met your son, I have known only pain in my life, but right now, I not only have to deal with emotional pains but physical ones also” “What do you mean?” his voice was deadly quiet. “Alex has decided to use his fists to show his frustration sir. He beat me up yesterday until I fell unconscious” “He did what?” the senator roared at the other end and the sound pierced through my ear drums. “I just decided to inform you sir because I did not sign my death warrant when I married Alex. I would not put my life and that of my son in danger. I won’t.” “S… Son?” he gasped out. “Yes sir, the scan revealed that I am carrying a baby boy” Affection seeped unconsciously through my voice. There was a brief silence, and then the senator seemed to get back his composure. “Please relax. Are you feeling better? Oh! You need to see a doctor to check you out. As for Alex, leave him to me. I would handle him. Can I reach you on this line?” he ranted. “No… No. I am calling from a business center” “Alright. If anything happens, call me instantly. I would get you a phone right away. Should have done that”. “Thanks a lot sir. Erm sir, there is one other thing I want to ask. I need to see my parents but I don’t know where they are now. Do you have their address sir?” He answered in affirmative and gave me the address which I instantly put to memory. I paid the lady and walked home. I sat with Lisa in the sitting room and a contented smile was pasted on my face. She glanced at me from time to time, apparently irritated that I was in a good mood despite all that has happened. She was busy watching a fashion show which I found irritating and I grabbed the remote and changed it to African Magic. “How dare you? Can’t you see that I am watching a program?” she bellowed in anger. “Heeeeyy, hush! You are disturbing my baby with your cat-like voice. Will you shut up? I want to watch a movie, if you are not ok with it, go and get some sleep” “You must be out of your senses” she marched towards me. “Give me that remote” she yelled. “You would better get yourself out of my sight if you don’t want to find out how good of a boxer I am. I am warning you woman, I won’t pity your condition at all” I shot at her. She glared then stormed up the stair. I laughed and relaxed against the back rest of the chair.



********** ********** After going to the market that same evening to get some things for my parents, I instantly decided that I would spend the night with them, if not days. I have missed them and I knew life would not be totally hell on earth if I stayed with then. As long as my dad behaved of course. I packed everything I bought and put them in the car before going inside to pick some necessities, like a spare cloth and other lady things. I was just climbing down the stairs when the front door burst open and Alex stormed in. he saw me with no difficulty and stormed towards me like he would actually kill me on the spot. I stood firm with my head held high, even though I was shivering inside. “Is a tiger on your tail? Why do you look so…” “Shut your mouth” he roared and grabbed my neck in a choking vice. “How dare you call my father to tell him trash? Do you know what you have just done? I am suspended in my own father’s company, you filthy bitch” he roared. I let my bag fall to the ground and I dig my nails into his hand until the pain forced him to let go of my neck. I coughed slightly and drew in sharp breaths. “Do you know what you have done Alex?” I returned when I gained my composure. “You had the nerve to beat me up. What did you aim to achieve uhn? You want to box my child out of me right? Or you want to put fear in me so I can cower in your presence” I laughed. “You have created a monster Alex, deal with it. If you lay a single finger on me, I would make you pay. Calling your dad is the least of what I would do to you Alex, and when I am done, you would regret knowing me” He glared at me. “Believe me, I regret that already” I picked up my bag and smiled coyly. “I am happy to hear that Alex, because the feeling is mutual” I walked away from him. “Goodnight Tina” I yelled. “And where the hell are you going?” Alex barked. I glanced slightly at him, and then continued out the door. “None of your business.


You have your suspension to worry about darling” I smiled outside the house and called the driver. I told him the address and we were out of the house and onto the road. I rubbed life back to my strangled neck and hissed in anger. I lay my head back and closed my eyes as darkness grew near. I knew my parents would be pleasantly surprised and I could not wait to see that surprise in their faces. I have missed my parents, my mother especially.

********** ********** “Why won’t you listen to reason” Amara’s mum yelled in anger as she marched behind her husband into the sitting room. The argument had been going on for almost thirty minutes, yet he won’t listen. “I know my dreams Nnayi, they always come true. Let us take Amara out of that house before they kill her for me” “Listen to me woman. Amara is married and it is her duty to remain in that house for better for worse. Just because you dreamt that Alex beat her till she fainted, you want her to leave such a wealthy family? My God! Don’t be stupid woman” “I am not stupid, I am a mother and naturally, I am concerned about my child. Unfortunately, you are not” she said angrily. “Why should I be? Now, Amara is nothing more than a financial means for me. We both know that she is not our daughter; why would I be bothered?” Crashing sounds made then turn and they both gasped in horror. “Amara” **Happy birthday to a dear friend and ardent reader of Inspy’s World. I wish Olatunji long life and prosperity. Please show him some love guys**