HEART OF LIES
EPISODE 8
Just as they were lost in the moment, they heard the sound of the door opening. Gift’s heart skipped a beat as she saw Daniel standing in the doorway, a look of shock and confusion on his face.
“Daniel!” Gift exclaimed, pulling away from Jamie.
Jamie’s eyes narrowed, a hint of defiance in her expression. “Daniel, perfect timing,” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Daniel’s eyes darted between Gift and Jamie, his face pale. “What’s going on here?” he asked, his voice shaking.
Gift stood up, trying to compose herself. “Daniel, we need to talk,” she said, her voice firm.
But before she could say anything else, Jamie interrupted. “Yes, Daniel, you need to know the truth,” she said, her eyes flashing with anger. “Gift deserves so much better than you.”
Daniel took a step back, looking like he had been punched in the gut. “What are you talking about?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Jamie took a step closer to Daniel, her eyes blazing. “I’m talking about how you’ve been cheating on Gift with Rachel,” she said, her voice venomous. “And now, you have the nerve to walk in here and act like you’re surprised?”
Daniel’s face turned red with anger, but Gift could see the guilt written all over his face.
“Jamie, stop,” Gift said, trying to intervene.
But Jamie was unstoppable. “No, Gift, he needs to know,” she said. “He needs to know that he’s lost you forever.”
Daniel’s eyes darted to Gift, a pleading look in his eyes. “Gift, please,” he said. “Let me explain.”
But Gift just shook her head. “There’s nothing to explain,” she said.
Jamie turned to Gift, a triumphant look on her face. “See, I told you he was no good,” she said.
But Gift just sighed. “Jamie, stop,” she said. “This isn’t about you and me, ”
Daniel took a step forward, his eyes desperate. “Gift, please forgive me,” he said. “I love you.”
But Gift just laughed. “You love me?” she said. “You have a funny way of showing it.”
Daniel’s seems to remember what he walked in on and he flared up “By the way ,What are you girls doing?, you were kissing and touching her , how’s that even happening, gift why is your friend kissing you?” he asked, his voice shaking with anger and confusion.
Gift was speechless, unable to meet Daniel’s gaze. She just slumped on the floor ,tears dripping down her face ,
Jamie smiled sweetly at Daniel. “Gift is in love with me, Daniel,” she said, her voice dripping with satisfaction. “We’ve been dating for a long time, even before she married you.”
Daniel stumbled backward, his eyes fixed on Gift in disbelief. “You’re…you’re gay?” he stuttered.
Gift couldn’t reply, she just kept crying, her body shaking with sobs.
Jamie helped Gift sit up on the couch, holding her close. “Yes, Daniel, Gift is gay,” she said, her voice firm. “And we’ve been in love for a long time. Her mom forced her to marry you so she wouldn’t bring shame to the family.”
Daniel looked at Gift as if she was a stranger, his eyes filled with disgust and betrayal. He slowly picked up his bag and walked into the room, his back to them.
Jamie held Gift close, trying to comfort her. But Gift pushed her away, her eyes blazing with anger. “Why did you tell him that?” she demanded. “Why did you have to be so cruel?”
Jamie tried to explain, but Gift cut her off. “Just leave, Jamie,” she said, her voice cold. “I need to sort things out with my husband.”
Jamie picked up her bag and stood up, her eyes locked on Gift’s. “You’re mine, Gift,” she said, her voice possessive. “And no one can take you away from me.”
Gift blushed at Jamie’s words, but it wasn’t time to smile. She just nodded and asked Jamie to leave.
Jamie tried to kiss her, but Gift turned her face away. Jamie held her chin forcefully and kissed her anyway. “You’re mine,” she whispered again.
Gift felt a shiver run down her spine at Jamie’s words, but she knew she couldn’t deal with this now. She needed time to think, time to figure out what she wanted.
To be continued……
