Forbidden love chapter 13

FORBIDDEN LOVE – Episode 13
A story by Jochrine Kunda
VERONICA
***Everything was running smoothly on my side and I thought it was time I accepted that I was having my happy ever after even though there was a strong voice telling me that it wasn’t over yet, I never wished for death upon Mwelwa and hearing about it just left me shocked and I blamed myself for it even though I had everyone else telling me I wasn’t to blame but the guilt never left me.
Another cold day it was and if I was alone I would have had a dull feeling that emerged from nowhere but thankfully I was with Justin and nothing else seemed to matter, he held me in his arms which was my safe haven
“This is the best wedding dress designer on the continent and this is her work”
“I think I’ll pick this one, it quite unique”
***I was picking a wedding dress since we were getting married in a few weeks and it all seemed like a dream***
“Want to look for more?”
“Yes I will”
“I picture my bride looking like a goddess as she’s walked down the aisle and I just bite my lower lip admiring her beauty”
***I playfully hit him on the chest***
“Well of course she will”
***We continued the search***
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I wanted to get my hair done so I called Blessings so I could go with her and she said she couldn’t make it because she it was the day she was travelling so I had to go alone, I wished I could call Justin but it wouldn’t make sense because he told me they were having an important meeting at work which he looked forward to so I was going to be lonely the entire day. I did my hygiene process, wore grey and black p-nts, black shirt and white denim jacket, I tried having breakfast but things went wrong as I almost burned myself with hot coffee breaking the cup after I suddenly started shivering and mom just smiled at me and offered to clean up the mess. I went out and sat in the car which Justin got for me as a present for my birthday, I was trying to compose myself but got startled by Jane who touched my shoulder
“Aren’t we starting off?”
***She asked worriedly***
“Ohh! Just a minute baby”
I said a silent prayer for God to protect me because the chances of causing an accident were high considering the state I was in, I drove at a slow pace and dropped Jane off at day care then went to my shop. I sat in my office just starring at space, it was what I was feeling all that time but it got worse that day and Justin was the remedy so I tried calling him with little faith that he’d pick up and he didn’t. I was about to place my phone on the table when a call from an unsaved number came through and I hesitated in picking up
“He…hello”
“Are you happy now?”
***It was a feminine voice***
“Happy?”
“Yes I see you’re happy after landing my brother in jail which caused his death, you killed my brother you devil, you killed him and for that my mother has lost her battle for life too now she lies in the morgue because she took her son’s death badly and all that is because of you. Believe me you’ll never find peace YOU WILL NEVER KNOW PEACE AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU WILL BE TWICE WHAT YOU’VE DONE”
“I’m so….”
I couldn’t get to finish my sentence as she’d dropped the call on me, I could sense so much pain in her voice and again the blame was on me. Who’d have ever thought that one wrong decision would cause so much pain and distress on a lot of people? Now I sat in the floor sweating as I thought of how I’d end the nightmare that was going on in my life, I prayed for it to end soon then I began running short of breath as I cried hysterically. I got up and called it a day then went to the salon and I’d pick Jane up from school afterwards, I chose the hairstyle I wanted and the stylist got to work, she was so friendly that she got me engaged in their conversation which made me clear my mind off things. After spending a good time there, she finally did the final touches and a call came through. I got all excited thinking it was Justin but my eyes were popped out as I saw the caller ID, I asked myself what he wanted after having my peace for so many months but since I didn’t want to hear from him I left it ring unanswered and he kept trying but I just ignored him until a text came through and it read “don’t think you’re smart, remember not to mess with me because I’m taking what belongs to me this time. Those blonde braids actually look good on you”. I got up like I’d seen a ghost and looked around but I couldn’t see him
” Madam, is everything okay? “
***The stylist asked and I just nodded not sure of what to say***
“Yes I’m okay, umm….here’s your money thanks”
I went out with so much caution then sat in the car not knowing what to do, I tried calling Justin but I was then directed to voicemail and I started crying. He called again and I thought the torments were getting out of hand so I answered angrily
“WHAT DO YOU WANT? LEAVE ME ALONE”
“This time around I’m not letting you go, it’s time I got back with my family”
“You’re just sick in the head if you think that will ever happen”
“You’ll respect me as the father of your child and soon to be husband”
“You’re….”
***I was interrupted***
“I’m with our daughter right this instant and she’s freaking out so talk to her and tell her she’s in good hands”
“Please let her go, don’t involve her in this drama please I’m begging you”
“Here talk to mommy”
***he said on the other end***
“Mommy please come and take me, I don’t like it here and this man said he’ll beat me up if I cry, he’s scary mom”
***I felt my heart break in a thousand pieces upon hearing her voice***
“Don’t worry, I’ll be there soon I’m coming to take you”
“Come to the address I’ll send to you, we’re leaving the country just the three of us and don’t you think of bringing anyone with you otherwise things won’t end too well for you, remember I’ve got eyes everywhere”
He dropped the call and I started the car driving to Justin’s workplace as I kept trying to call him but I had no luck. I finally got there and parked the car carelessly then I rushed to his office and found his secretary who was never good to mon her phone and she gave me a nasty look but I ignored and walked passes her then she spoke
“This isn’t your bedroom where you just walk in at anytime you want”
“Oh! I didn’t acknowledge your existence”
***she fumed with anger and I continued walking with her in my tail trying to stop me but I was strong for her then I went in and found an elderly woman in the office who gave the secretary a questioning look***
“I told her she couldn’t come in but she’s just stubborn”
***She said trying to defend herself***
“That’s alright, how can I help you madam?”
“I’m looking for Justin”
“You’re his supposed fiancé?”
“Yes I am”
“I’m sorry he just travelled after the dismal of the meeting and it happened to be urgent”…
To be continued…