My two wives are in love with each other
Episode 15
Cynthia was bodily present and absently minded on her second visit to Nk because she felt Nk wasn’t telling her what she was supposed to hear
Hello, madam are you sure you are with me? I’m just talking to you and you have not said anything. Nk said waving her hand at Cynthia’s face.
I’m with you. I’m just listening and waiting for you to finish. Cynthia replied
Ok, I just asked because I wanted to be sure if you are still with me. So as I was saying you have to keep away from Chioma entirely. Both of you doesn’t suppose to be like sugar and cream. That’s the no.1 step to take. Go close to Charles. Give him all the attention you give to Chioma. If possible tell him all the secrets Chioma has told you about him. Nk was talking but Cynthia was busy looking at her steadily.
I’m saying you are looking at me as if I’m not making sense. See what I’m telling you now is what, native doctors will charge you a huge amount of money to prepare a charm for you but in this case, all the charm you need is just in your hand. That’s how you will gradually gain Charles’s trust. Listen, Charles married you because he fall out of love with Chioma. You have every power to tell Charles what to do, where he goes, and who he sees. You can’t just wake up one morning and say you are tired of the marriage and walk away empty-handed. Who does that? Who will then pay for the deceit and lies Charles has told? Common girl, I thought you are wiser than this.
Nk, do you think this will be so easy to do? How am I even going to start all of this closeness with Charles?
I’ve been talking to myself all this while. So everything I’ve said none entered your heard? Just go home, once you get to the house start with an apology. Apologize to Charles. Make him believe you are sorry for what you have done with Chioma. Blame it on the devil. Anyhow just make him believe you are sorry. Once you do that leave the rest to me I will be directing you on what to do.
I don hear! So because of this, you couldn’t prepare beans for me? Cynthia asked Nk
So beans are more important than what I’ve been saying here? Biko carry your longer throat go to your husband’s house and eat beans there no be my gas you go finish because of beans. Nk replies Cynthia.
It wasn’t up to three hours Cynthia got home her phone rang and it was Nk.
Hey Babes, how far? How was it? Nk asked from the other side of the phone.
How was what?
OMG! Does it mean you forgot all we discussed? So you haven’t apologized to him.
Oh, that! He just came home not quite long. But Nk…
Shiii! No but here. If you miss this chance trust me Chioma will first you and apologize to Charles just to have her home back and Charles will forgive whoever apologizes first because right now he feels he’s losing both Chioma and you. And you know what that means if he believes Chioma and forgives her. You will become the devil who was sent to be put asunder. Make a move now. I will call you tomorrow. Nk didn’t waste time ending the call.
On second thought Cynthia started seeing reasons with Nk. She waited until Chioma slept deeply. She tiptoed to Charles’s room and did as Nk instructed. Charles who was starved for s*x for a while didn’t waste time coolvalstories forgiving Cynthia and had her all through the night.
Sweetheart, these two shirts which one do you think will match the shoes I’m wearing? That’s Charles asking Cynthia in the morning not minding Chioma’s presence.
Eeerh, I think this white will suit it very well. Cynthia chose for him
Alright love, come up and button the hand for me. Charles said to Cynthia and Cynthia followed him without wasting time.
Chioma was left doubtful. She couldn’t believe what just happened but she decided to keep gentle.
Charles dressed up and left the house. Cynthia couldn’t look at Chioma face to face she went to her room and locked herself up. Cynthia picked up her phone and called Nk.
Hello bae,
Sup Cynthie, how you dey? Any good news?
Yeap, it worked as you instructed last night but babe I don’t think I can do this. This man devoured me last night. All through the night it was a fire down oo it was as if his prîck was reaching my throat. I didn’t know why I’m still alive because I thought I died on our eighth round.
Eight gini(eight what)? Well, you can do it. Chioma has been surviving it for the past 10 years. These few months you have to be with him won’t kill you. Just endure it to accomplish your plans.
Yes, talking about Chioma. Nk I feel guilty. She has known something is going on. As I speak to you I locked myself in the room cause I can’t face her.
How come she noticed so fast?
It was Charles that displayed it in her very before.
But it doesn’t matter. Go and explain to her you now want to face your marriage. Go now and stop feeling like a prisoner of conscience.
Ok, I’ve heard you.
Not okay you have heard I want you to do it now.
Yes, ma! I don hear.
Cynthia walked to where Chioma was. None could start a conversation they were both gazing at each other. Cynthia was about to go back to her room when Chioma broke the silence.
I know you wanted to say something I’m all ears. Chioma said to Cynthia.
Yes, I do. Chioma I’m sincerely sorry for everything. What brought me here is marriage, not any other thing. I and Charles have started getting along and I wish you do the same too. Thanks for your understanding. Cynthia said and left without hearing Chioma speaks
Chioma was wordless. She felt sick instantly and slowly seated on the floor and wept silently. While Cynthia locked back herself and cried bitterly
It’s already been seven months. Charles opened a classic boutique for Cynthia just opposite his office. because he doesn’t want what happened before to repeat itself because Charles believes an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. They both leave to work together every morning and come back in the evening. This made Chioma become a shadow of herself. She cooks and eats alone with the Children. Cynthia doesn’t get closer to her or the kitchen anymore.
Charles and Cynthia were about to leave for their businesses when Chioma approached them.
Charles, I want to have a word with you. Chioma told Charles in a calm voice.
Anything you want to say just say it here Cynthia isn’t another person to you. Charles responded to Chioma harshly and that was when Cynthia took a proper look at Chioma after a few months and saw how lean she is. Her skin was looking faded and her lips were so dried. Cynthia suddenly felt pity for Chioma and walked away because she couldn’t stand the condition Chioma is in.
I want a divorce, Charles…
To be continued
Story by Amaka Ember
