Deeply Enticed episode 14

Deeply Enticed

Episode 14

Trisha
I arrived at home tired. I took off my shoes at the door and headed to the couch. I saw white roses on a vase. They had a nice fragrance… I wonder why mom has suddenly started to buy flowers. She appeared from the Kitchen.
Mom: you are back

Me: and I am so tired. My boss is feeding me paper work nowadays… he doesn’t give me real cases to deal with.

Mom: I think he is doing you a favor sweetheart, you still got your own case to deal with.

Me: and then there is dad’s business

Mom: Sindia Express?

Me: yes… that one drains the energy off me. I have no interest whatsoever in transporting goods.

Mom: you have to choose someone who is capable of running the business… why don’t you do it.

Me: well I don’t know anyone who has the capability of handling such a business. Dad’s lawyer said I have to trust the person and the person has to be a Sindia.

Mom: I think your father was giving you this company.

Me: I don’t think so… otherwise he wouldn’t have married me off. I am no longer a Sindia

Mom: have you tried looking at your cousins… from your father’s side.

Me: we hærdly keep in touch… I don’t trust anyone. I will just run it until I make up my mind.
She smiled and sat down. She looked so beautiful, it broke my heart that she has lost her husband at such a young age but since dad died she has completely changed… she is gaining weight and she has become lighter in complexion. She is dealing with this loss well than I am.
Me: you look good nowadays.
I said and her face changed… sadness clouded her eyes.
Me: mom, are you okay?

Mom: yes…

Me: no, you are not okay… what happened? Is everything alright?

Mom: yes… don’t stress yourself.

Me: mom, I am all you have… you don’t have to hide anything from me.
She slightly smiled and looked down.
Mom: I am bringing a soul into this world.
I gasped… does she mean…

Me: what?

Mom: I am pregnant sweetheart. I am two months pregnant.
My mouth dropped. Mom is pregnant? I really didn’t expect this but it can’t be… well it is possible, mom is only 39 years old but it’s shocking. I stared at her in awe.
Me: that’s great news… right.

Mom: I am bringing a fatherless child into this world Trisha what’s so great about that.

Me: oh mom…
I hugged her… I was still stunned but also happy for her, it hurts to see my mom paining like this and it was all because of…. I took a deep breath then suddenly something reminded me that I had lost my child while it was only 5 weeks old. Tears threatened to fall but I closed my eyes.
Me: mom… I am so happy for you. You don’t have to be sad.

Mom: your father didn’t even know about this.

Me: I am sure he is happy where ever he is

Mom: I just wish he was here

Me: me too… but mom bringing a life is a wonderful thing… you should be happy.
A tear dropped on her cheek and she smiled as she wiped it.
Mom: you are right.

Me: I am going to be a big sister

Mom: technically you already are a big sister… remember the twins.

Me: the twins are more like my friends.

Mom: okay.

Me: is that why you have bought flowers?

Mom: no… those are for you… you know how much I hate the scent that they bring. Take them to your room.
I smiled and took them to dad’s study. I inhaled the sweet fragrance they held. There was a note on the flowers. I put the flowers on the table and took the card. They are from Henry. A smile appeared on my face. He told Zenzele… a cold rushed through my body, I wonder how he must be taking this. I sighed and sat down.

I started by looking at the report that the accounted had gave me. I had resumed the plans of buying the airplane that my father wanted. Then I suddenly remembered that there is a truck function that my father’s PA talked about it seems my father never missed the show. I really know nothing about trucks and I have never heard about shows that involve trucks. I called the PA and made him in charge of it.

I checked the Emails. There was trouble at the border. The trucks were being held back for a few days while. I checked out the trucks that belonged to my father’s company… luckily there was only one truck that was held back and it was transporting diesel of some garage. I called the manager who dealt with trucks to deal with the situation then I forwarded her the email. Then I dealt some other few reports that came through the day for my approval. After I was satisfied I began with my very own work that I had to submit in the next few days.

While I was still busy with my work I heard o nock at the door. I smiled alone. Sometimes mother can be so modest. I answered for her to enter but then someone else entered. I quickly stood up.
Me: Zenzie…

Zenzele: Trish

Me: what are you doing here?

Zenzele: I want you to tell me the truth Trish… just tell me if what Henry told me is the truth.
I looked at his face… he was hurt and angry at the same time. I looked down knowing very well that I am also part of the reason why he is hurt today. I slowly nodded.
Me: I am sorry I only found this out after I came back from the honeymoon.

Zenzele: and you did nothing about it

Me: I was still trying to fix all of this when Emily was kidnapped and then things got out of control and then…
I paused and looked at him. His anger had cooled down. I sat down and closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes he was standing in front of me. I gasped and he brushed down my hair.
Zenzele: do you know how much I loved you.

Me: I know.
I whispered looking at him.
Me: but I guess we were never meant to be.

Zenzele: I hurt you… but he did worse than I could have done… you haven’t left him

Me: I just… I love him… he is my husband.

Zenzele: didn’t you love me?

Me: I did but at that time I was under pressure… I expected you to bhe my fantasy boyfriend… the one who would climb mountains for me but when I saw that scene…
I paused and looked down wiping away the tears that had settled in my eyes.
Me: I was beyond broken… I lost all the hope, the trust and you know who was there to restore it.

Zenzele: I still love you Trish.
I looked at him and he was staring right into my eyes he closed the gap between us, our forehead touched and my heart started to race… my mind trying to pull my heart away. I looked down and moved my head back. Then I took a deep breath.
Me: I am married Zenzie.

Zenzele: that guy ruined your life.
I stood up and walked to the other side of the table before I did anything wrong.
Me: I know but everything he did… it was all in the name of love.

Zenzele: if it wasn’t for him…. I am sure we would still be together.

Me: maybe
He stood up and headed to me.
Zenzele: Trish… he sat me up.

Me: Zenzie… that shouldn’t have been the case. You shouldn’t have let yourself get carried away in the first place… I am so sorry that things had to turn out this way.

Zenzele: so you are still going to give him a chance after this.

Me: Zenzele I… yes. I hope this doesn’t ruin the friendsh¡p that was building between us.
He held my shoulder so tightly and he k-ssed me… I froze for a moment then I responded. He stopped and looked at me.
Zenzele: I hope so too.

Me: no….
He left me and out he went. I held my mouth. I am just like him… I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away that easily. I let myself sink to the floor and closed my eyes, tears flowing down my cheeks. No… I will never let that happen again. My phone rang. I stumbled to the table and looked at the caller ID.
Henry: Trisha

Me: hello.
I tried by all means to hold myself together.
Henry: did he come to meet you?

Me: (deep breath) I… he… yes he did

Henry: are you okay?

Me: (silent cry)

Henry: Trisha… talk to me babe.
I burst in a loud sob and hanged up. I took my hand bag and went upstairs to my room. I curled myself in my bed and cried myself to sleep.
Henry

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I quickly washed my face and grabbed my car keys. I wonder what he did to her… she sounded like one of those when she was suicidal. I ran down stairs as fast as I could.
Mom: are you going somewhere son.

Me: yes mom… Trisha needs my help.

Mom: okay… keep on staying by her side… eventually she will heal.
I smiled at her as went out the door. Since Zenzele appeared in this house… she has become soft… she even smiles at everything that pleases her. I tried Trisha’s phone on the way, she didn’t answer… I tried it again and again until she switched it off. I arrived at her house in less than 10 minutes. Her mother opened up for me and smiled.
Mrs. Sindia: Henry.. is everything okay.

Me: um… is Trisha alright.

Mrs. Sindia: she is working on her father’s study. Come in… you can go and check her.
I checked the study and there was no one. I hurried to her room. She was curled up on her bed holding her pillow tightly still wearing the pencil dress she wore to work. I took a deep breath… that could have turned out worse. I walked up to her and looked at her fast asleep and k-ssed her forehead. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at me for a moment.
Me: hi
She turned and looked the other way. I took off my shoes and lay next to her wrapping my arm around her wa-ist. She started sniffing and gasping for breath. Normally when I do this she pushes me off I guess the fact that she didn’t do it this time means we are making progress but then she is crying at my touch I moved my hand back but she held my hand in place. I took a breath of relief and hugged her closer. Soon she fell silent.
Trisha: I am sorry.

Me: why are you apologizing?

Trisha: Zenzele

Me: don’t worry… like you said, it’s for the best.
Why is she apologizing, she wanted this. She turned to look at me… her eyes were swollen and puffy. I brushed my thumb down her cheek and she let her eyes fall.
Trisha: I don’t know what happened

Me: what do you mean?

Trisha: (closes her eyes) he k-ssed me…
I held my breath.
Trisha: and I let him.
She didn’t look at me in the eyes. She just kept her eyes down. I removed my hands from her face and rubbed my chin while trying to work out how I should react. I hated the fact that I knew that this could happen. My perception just told me that this is my entire fault. I held her chin and tilted her head so that she looks at me. Her eyes were glassy with tears.
Trisha: (whispers) will you forgive me for that?
I kept silent. She is apologizing and she looks so vulnerable.
Me: is that all that happened?
She nodded. I took a breath of relief again and tried to k-ss her but she held my mouth with her soft hands and she her head. Oh my… she makes me so exasperated and so hot. Why doesn’t she want to k-ss me?
Me: what happened?

Trisha: (whispers) I feel dirty.
I let go of her and went the bathroom. Turned the shower on, when I returned she was sitting upright on her bed. I took her hand and led her to the shower and she didn’t even oppose. I stood behind her and unzipped her dress then let it fall to the floor. I got in the shower with her while I was still fully dressed.

I took some soap and rubbed it all over her body while she was till in her underwear. Then I let the water wash the soap of her. She closed her eyes the wh0le time. When I was done I tilted her face to me and she didn’t open her eyes.

I looked at her beautiful face as water made its way down her cheeks and dripping off her chin, her w-t hair flowed down her neck while some made thin lines on her forehead. I brushed my thumb on her l-ips and it ended up in her mouth. I just got hærd as my thumb rolled around and played with her tongue. She opened her eyes and looked at me. I switched the water off.
Me: you are clean… doing play in the dirt again.
I scolded looking right in her eyes and she nodded, her breathing was increasing by the minute and my heart was singing love hymns, I felt in control again and I liked it. I unhooked her b-ra and took off her underwear, then I stepped back to admire her body as she stood gloriously unclad. I undressed and pulled her close to me.

She was so quiet and somehow it was so arousing. She held my arms and slowly moved her hands up to my neck then down to my abs, my muscles tightened and I could feel my breath hitching. When I couldn’t hold it anymore I grabbed her and went to the bed with her. for the first time in a month I was going to make love to my wife.