Incomplete episode 2 – 3
INCOMPLETE
Writer: Anonymous❤️
Sequence 2
When it was time to sleep i tucked myself in and closed my eyes, I couldn’t sleep I kept turning and tossing, I didn’t think a day like this would ever come, a day when my husband would sleep out and come back anytime he felt like it without acknowledging my presence.
It was already past midnight but still no sleep touched my eyes, I went downstairs and poured myself some whiskey, one glass lead to another till I finished the wh0le bottle and got another one, I wanted the pain I was feeling to fade away but the more I drunk the more I felt it, I was crying as I drunk and that night Dan didn’t come home again.
Nono heard me crying and she came to ask what was wrong but I told her to go back to bed and leave me alone.
“I can’t leave you just like this, let me help you get to bed” she said
“Shut up Nono and leave me alone, I don’t want your help, I don’t want anyone’s help just leave me alone” I yelled at her.
The poor girl was startled, she looked at me and went upstairs I continued drinking till I passed out. I was woken up by someone furiously shaking me I hadn’t had enough sleep so I didn’t want to wake up till the person poured cold water on. I quickly got up from the couch and found Dan angrily looking at me.
“What was that for?” I asked
“How dare you ask me such a stupid question, why have you been drinking all night?” he asked
“And how dare you pour water on me” I answered back
“Is this how a married woman behaves huh?” he asked
“Am I married? I thought married people sleep in the same house, I sleep alone in here so I am practically single” I responded
“Don’t provoke me Pam please don’t” he said
“Don’t provoke me either” I said and rushed off to my room.
He followed me and pulled me just as I was about to enter the bathroom, he then slapped me and I fell off, “this is the last time you disrespect me like this Pam, next time you won’t live to tell the tale.” He said
The pain I was feeling at that moment was unexplainable, this is not the man I married, in all the four years of our marriage Dan had never raised his hand on me no matter how angry he got, this was a new side of him and him beating me like that confirmed my marriage was falling apart.
I sat on the bed and just cried my lungs out as he took his shower, he came out later got dressed and left, Dan was becoming a monster and I didn’t know where to turn to for help.
Dan didn’t come home the next two as usual, I didn’t bother calling or texting him, I woke up on Sunday morning bathed and went to church, I made it a point in my life to always go to church no matter what battles I was facing in my life. In God’s house I always found joy, peace and healing.
That’s day the scripture came from the book of 2nd Corinthians 13: 5 “Love is not ill mannered or selfish or irritable, love does not keep a record of wrongs”.
The focus was more on love not keeping a record of wrongs the pastor went on to say that so many times our loved ones wrong us and we tend not to forgive them, relationsh¡ps end because of holding on to un-forgiveness and anger.
“We are bound to make mistakes and human relationsh¡ps are bound to have frictions along the way what sets you apart is how you handle those frictions, there is so much power in forgiveness” he said
After that sermon I was uplifted and whatever anger I had towards my husband was gone I wanted to make things right and to fight for my marriage. I went straight home I was in a great mood so I prepared lunch after eating I sat in my lounge while reading a book and listening to music.
I slept alone even that night, because Dan was nowhere to be seen, I read my bible said my prayers and went to sleep. Monday morning I woke up took a shower and had breakfast before rushing out. It was a hectic day I had meetings from back to back and I barely had time to touch my lunch. As a Marketing manager my day mostly comprises of meeting clients, going to different companies to persuade people to work with us, advertising our products and holding meeting with our partners. I love my Job very much even though most times it gets to be exhausting at least it keeps me busy.
16:00 hours on the dot I was ready to leave I had packed all my stuff and got some files to review so I could present them at the Management meeting the following morning.
I got home and found Dan watching soccer in the living room.
“Hey honey” I greeted. He looked at me from head to toe and kept quiet so I went to my bedroom and changed my clothes before joining him.
“What will you have for supper?” I asked
“Pam why are you being a pain in the neck?” he said while staring at the TV
“Is it wrong to talk to my husband now?” I asked
“Just prepare anything you feel like and leave me to concentrate on what I am doing.” He said
I didn’t want to cause drama so I left him and met Nono in the kitchen I told her I would be preparing supper so she would just help serve the table.
Nono: Madam you are strong
Me: why do you say so?
Nono: Your husband has been sleeping out sure for the past days, he comes back and you treat him like a king.
Me: Fighting never solves any situation Nono, learn that from me
After I finished cooking Nono served and I called Dan to the table, we ate in silence while he was busy on the phone, I knew better than to complain so I just quietly watched him chuckle at what he was reading.
Comment quickly.
TBC
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INCOMPLETE
Writer: Anonymous❤️
Sequence 3
After supper I went to our room and reviewed the doc-ments, when I was done I took a shower and slept. Dan didn’t even join me in bed he slept on the couch in the living room, when I woke up I went to check on him and found him asleep with his phone on his chest, I was debating on whether to get it or not but I decided against it. Checking his phone would be a sign of insecurity and what would I tell him I was looking for if he found me with his phone, yes my instinct was telling me to check because I might just find the answer to our problems but I believe that’s not the right way to solve issues, certain things don’t need to be investigated because sooner or later they usually get to be exposed on their own.
I had an early meeting so I needed to rush I packed my breakfast in a lunch box and quickly hurried off. The day progressed just fine, not too busy but very productive, I had managed to Persuade Airtel to advertise with us and that was a major success on my part. I couldn’t wait to get home and relax while sipping on my glass of whiskey.
Dan is a co owner of Lush groups of Technology and he rarely works from the offices, he has a study at home where he prefers to do his work from, he only goes to the office when need arises so when I got home I found him watching TV, as usual I said hi and he didn’t respond.
This time I was feeling hurt Dan I were living like strangers, he had no time for me all he did was press his phone or sleep out, we have not been intimate in like three months and everything going on is driving me crazy.
I couldn’t talk to my friends because most of them would advice me to seek help from traditional healers which is against my Christian ethics and beliefs so I choose to suffer in silence. I have a sister who adores me and would be glad to listen to me but I prefer not to burden her with my issues because even though she gives me words of encouragement or a shoulder to cry on, that won’t be enough to solve my problems I am afraid to ask Dan what was happening between us because I am scared of being slapped like the last time.
The silent treatment went on for about a month and it was eating me up, I kept looking for a perfect time to confront Dan about the situation.
I spend most of my time home alone, when I am not working so one Sunday afternoon after church I decided to treat myself to an awesome lunch just to get my mind of things.
As I got into my car deciding where I wanted to eat I decided to call my sister Chloe to see if she would have lunch with me, I called her and she told me to pick her up. I drove all the way to my sister’s place I found her waiting for me by the gate.
“My baby girl” she said as she stood up to give me a hug
“My sister for me” I said as I hugged her back
“Let’s get going” she said
I drove out and my sister decided we go to some eating resort in Lusaka West, she told me the place was exquisite and that I would love it, knowing my sister had great taste in picking out places we decided to heed to the same place.
I admire my sister so much, from the time I was young I have always looked up to her, she has been my biggest inspiration and I have always wanted to turn out just like her. She is only seven years older than me but we looked almost the same age because we both had slender bodies. My sister has sacrificed a lot for me, apart from my husband she is all I have in this world and I know she would trade her life to see me happy.
I remember back then how she had to struggle just to make sure I had enough to eat, clothes on my body, a roof on my head and a sound education to my name. She was in her first year in college when our parents died and I was only grade 10, my sister had to quit school so she could sponsor my education, she did a lot of small jobs in order for us to survive until she met her husband Joe who helped her out and took her back to school. She has been married to Joe for the past 8 years and they have two children.
Chloe: Whats on your mind baby?
Me: Nothing I was just adm
Chloe: Don’t you always do that?
Me: Don’t flatter yourself it was just for today.
We talked about Random stuff till we reached the place I packed the car as I followed my sister behind. The place was truly amazing just like my sister had said it would be, I couldn’t wait to taste their food.
So we got in a picked a s₱0t by the corner, some waiter came and got our orders, as soon as the food came in we started eating and joking.
“I didn’t imagine their food would be this good you know?” I said
“You should always trust me when it comes to these things baby, I never disappoint” she said
“Now I know better, when are the kids and Joe coming back ai I miss spending time with them” I asked
“They should be back by end of this month since school opens early next month, I have missed them but at least I get to have some peace you know” she laughed
“I don’t envy you being in that house all by yourself” I teased
“Come on I am not completely alone, my helper Betty is around plus I have too much work to even get bored” she said
We had lunch, then went to the movies then had dinner afterwards by the time we were going home it was late, spending time with my sister is always adventurous we would talk about never ending random stuff and joke around she is my best friend and my mummy like I call her.
I paid the bill and drove her home the afterwards went to my place. I got home at around 20: 00 hours, Dan’s car was in the garage. “So he is home today” I mumbled to myself
I quickly locked my car and walked in, Nono was preparing supper I told her to count me out because I was still full. When I got to the living room Dan was having whiskey while watching some football.
“Hey baby” I greeted
“Where they hell have you been at this time of the night?” he asked as his eyes focused on the Television.
“I am sorry for being late, I went out with Chloe” I quickly replied
He stood up and looked me in the eyes then slowly started making his way to me, yoh I was terrified, “ shit is about to go down “ i thought
As he was making his way to me my instinct told me to run but I stood still, I was shivering and about to pee on myself because he was looking at me in such a weird way. He reached where I was standing and ran his hands through my hair, he pulled me to him and k-ssed me roughly, he stopped k-ssing me and our eyes locked then he gave me one hot slap.
“What’s all this?” I asked as tears warmed my cheeks
“Pam married women are supposed to be home finding ways of making babies for their husbands not gallivanting all over town you hear me?” he asked
“Am I not allowed to go out now?” I asked
He held my hand tightly and slapped my other cheek, “You don’t talk when I talk ok and you will do as I say, if i say no going out then you sit your ass down, are we clear?” He asked
“You are hurting me Dan please let go so we can talk like civilized people” I cried out
“What the f-ck did you just say? Do you mean to tell me I am not civilized?” he asked as he slapped me once again
I just nodded my head in frustration. “Good we are moving together now let me show you how civilized men act.” He yelled
He carried me to our bed room and locked it up then he undressed me got his belt and he started wh¡pping me, he wh¡pped me without Mercy and the more I cried the more he wh¡pped me it was like something had possessed him because this was not the Dan I knew.
After that he left the room and told me to clean myself up. I was feeling so much pain my wh0le body was aching.
“What was happening to my husband?” I thought
I got up and went to take a bath, then I sat on my dressing table looking at all the scars he had inflicted my body minutes later, he came to call me so we could eat together. I knew better than to refuse so I wore a lose T-shirt and a wrapper and made my way to the dining room. He prayed and dished up for us then he started eating.
How does a person inflict pain on another and pretend like everything is fine, don’t some people have a conscious. I was deep in thoughts while tears streamed down my face I had barely touched my food when Dan called out my name
“Pam you haven’t touched your food, whats wrong?” he asked. I was puzzled by that question how does he treat me like trash, wh¡p me like a little girl and have the guts to ask what’s wrong like was he being for real, what do I even answer him.
“I asked you a question Pam” he asked again.
“I just have a lot on my mind” I responded
“Please wipe those tears and eat up, I don’t want you getting more ski-ny than you are, least your relatives accuse me of not taking care of you” he said.
I quickly ate up and went to my room to sleep my body was in pain so I took some pain killers before sleeping. Dan joined me in bed and made love to me like never before, after our love session I took a bath and slept in his arms, I woke up the next morning to breakfast in bed, I was all smiles because this only meant my husband had realized his mistakes and he was willing to make amends.
“To what do I owe this special treatment?” I asked
“Is it a crime to spoil my wife?” he asked
“Not at all” I smiled
I went to the bathroom, washed my face and brushed my teeth then came back to the bedroom where I found Dan waiting for me, then we had breakfast in bed like the other days, I felt loved and appreciated, that day I didn’t even go for work I called in sick and we spent the day bonding. I gave Nono the day off, we watched movies, cuddled, cooked together, made love and just laughed the day away.
By the time the day ended we were exhausted so I didn’t cook but just ordered Pizza for supper, after supper we slept. I woke up early the next morning because I had a bunch of meetings to attend to.
“And where are you going?” Dan asked as I was getting dressed
“I am going for work, baby” I responded while concentrating on buttoning up my dress
“Do you have to go? He asked
“Yes baby some of us don’t own companies you know” I said
“What is that supposed to mean?” he asked
“Nothing baby all I am saying is that I don’t have the privilege to stay home the wh0le week I have to work?” I said
“What if I said you stop working?” he asked
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What do you think of Dan’s behvaiour?
TBC