๐กTHE TURN AROUND 12๐ก
The next morning, Sandra patiently waited until the time she knew Bright leaves for work, then she quietly came out from the guest room. As she opened the door to the backyard, there was Bright in front of her. She was startled and took a step back. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to scare u.” he said looking at the wounded areas. “oh my God! did I do this to u?” he asked in disbelieve and tries to touch her. “Don’t touch me! U are suppose to be at work, what are doing?” Sandra resisted. “darling I’m so sorry, I couldn’t go to work, I needed to see”. Bright said “you’ve seen me now. Can I pass? you’ve succeeded in killing our unborn child are u happy now?” she asked him as a tear dropped from her eyes.
Bright was devastated. “I’m sorry, I will do anything to make it up to u. pls forgive me. I’ll never hurt u again I promise.” he begged her. Sandra has never seen Bright this humbled b4. “I just want u to change and treat me the way u used to the first time”. She said beginning to consider him. “I’ll change. I’ll change… I promise.” he replied. “you’ve said that several times but yet, nothing is changing” Sandra said. “believe me this time, I’ll change pls anything u want”. Bright said, as he hugged her. David was standing at one side watching the scene with disgust. “congratulations Mr Bright” he said with his hands folded. Bright looked at him with displeasure and said to Sandra “my love I think it’s high time I get a place for Michael. You were right. He shouldn’t be leaving with us”. Bright said. “No, let him stay with us. I’m okay with it”. she replied. “you’re sure?” he asked her again seeming to be displeased with her answer. “yes, I’m sure” she replied again. Bright turned to David and said “you’re lucky Sandra still allowed u here” he said. David didn’t utter a word and walked away from them.
1 week later…. David was seated outside the house, thinking “it’s been a week now and everything’s going on fine with both of them. I don’t believe this so called change of Bright, but I still can’t tell. She seems to be happy now. She doesn’t even talk to me as much as she does b4. But why does it bother me? Why do I feel unhappy? I wouldn’t want to admit this but I think I’m falling in love with Sandra. Pheew! what am I saying? I guess I should keep minding my business”….
It was a Friday night, the whether was warm, the moon was out. It was such a peaceful night. (9:45pm) David locked himself up in his room, relaxing, playing some cool music, sipping his glass of juice and crunching some snacks when he heard a loud knock on his door. He jumped out of his bed in fright and turned down the music he was listening to. It was Sandra crying and shouting at the top of her voice “Michael open the door…! help me! help me! pls open the door!”
David rushed and opened the door and Sandra immediately hid behind. Bright was coming towards them with a belt in his hands, sweating profusely…
To be continued….
๐ฑ ๐ชTHE TURN AROUND 13๐ช
Bright looked so annoyed. “leave my way!” he shouted at David…
*Flash Back (Minute earlier)*
Sandra and Bright were in their room. Bright was busy with his laptop while Sandra was on her phone, scrolling through some fashionable dresses. “wow! this dresses are so cute. dear take a look at this one”. She said trying to get Bright’s attention. “yeah it’s beautiful, I can see. U can have it if u want. Can u stop distracting me now, I’m trying to work here.” he said, not paying much attention to her. Sandra rolled her eyes and continued scrolling, then a call came in and she excused herself. Minutes later she came back and Bright asked her who she was talking to on phone.
“it’s Mr Benson he’s been disturbing me for weeks now and I’ve told him to leave me alone” she replied. Bright paused his work and focused on Sandra. “Why didn’t u tell me the first time?” he asked. “I thought it was something I could handle, I didn’t want to bother u. I’m sorry”. she replied. “liar!” he said as he hit the table and his pen fell on the floor. “how dare u lie to me Sandra? if u had nothing to do with him why didn’t u pick the call in my presence.” he ragged.
“Bright u are taking this too far, u know I’d never cheat on u or do anything bad.” she replied. “rubbish! what do u take me for Sandra”. he said. “what are u saying why will u even believe that I’ll do such thing!” she replied in an angry tone. “you are not even showing remorse for what u did. U have no shame! How am I sure that you’ve not offered your body to him already.. You shameless thing!”. he fired at her.
“How dare him call me such when he knows he’s the only one that I’ve been seeing!” Sandra thought to herself and slapped him for the very first time. There was silence for awhile. Bright held his cheek and raised his head up in shock. She came back to her senses, realising what she had done. “I…I… I didn’t mean to… I’m sorry…” She began panting and stuttering. She started to take step backwards to the door. “don’t u dare move an inch from where u are standing”. Bright said as he looked around but Sandra ran out of the room screaming.
***Present***
Sandra was weeping and begging. “I’m finished o…. it wasn’t intentional!. I’m sorry. Michael help me beg him pls I’m sorry.” Sandra cried and went on her knees. “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for” David thought to himself. “Beg who?” he asked. “beg me of cos, she knows what she did. U better get off my way b4 my anger get worst”. Bright said and David chuckled. “Beg u?? Mr Bright why!? Why do u derive so much pleasure in doing this? Who do u think u are? Sandra is not a punching bag. This is someone’s child or sister. Enough!! Take someone ur own size! If u so want to hit her, then u must hit me first..” David said with so much boldness. “U want to fight me in my own house? Sandra you’re listening to this abi? u brought someone that now wants to fight me in my own house”. Bright said. “Face me, leave Sandra out of this. yes. I want to fight u, what are u gonna do? Is the almighty Bright now a Coward?”. David said scornfully as he pushed Bright to a fight. They began to fight.
At first it was as if Bright was stronger, but not until David put him to the floor, and began punching him on the face. Sandra was confused. She didn’t know if she was supposed to be happy or sad. “Michael stop! pls! stop it!”. David stopped and Bright managed to get up…
To be continued
