THIRST FOR REVENGE episode 8 – 10

THIRST FOR REVENGE

EPISODE 8
I told Natasha all about the new plans I had for Zyambo but unfortunately she wasn’t too pleased with it.

“I’m not against you helping someone in need, but doing it for love or to get something in return is what I won’t approve. I need not to go further in this silly idea of yours” she said with a smile, expertly waving the topic aside.

I paid no heed to her and went ahead with my plans, travelled to Lusaka days later and met Barry Gen. Musonda who was a family friend and a very influential Army officer. He had strong connections with the ruling class and was in a good position to help.

I presented Zyambo’s case to him and had a hærd time convincing him to help. He finally agreed after striking a deal with me.

Three weeks later, Zyambo got a very lucrative position at the ministry of finance. To him It was a dream come true.

The love we made the night we got the news really was very stunning. He took me to paradise a hundred times over.

“you are more than an angel” he kept whispering in my ear all through the night.

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He left for Lusaka days later with his hopes, plans and expectations on the high side. I made sure he had everything he needed, virtually paying for all of them.

Our relationsh¡p continued as I hoped, We spoke almost every hour and we equally visited each-other as often as possible. Each visit revealed how well he was doing for himself.

In the first week of December 2014, he was used on a money laundering scheme {which really was the deal I struck with the Army General months back with my position as surety. It was because of the laundering scheme that he got the job in the ministry of finance}.

He returned a week later with his share of the loot. A very substantial amount which could make a bank manager gasp with wonder. He came running back to me, full of gratitude and love, surprising me with stunning gifts which left me totally happy. Everything was going as I wanted. I was so happy, very happy.

He proposed the next day, Sending my happiness to the limit.

“will you marry me?” he asked as we showered together after a night of passion. I couldn’t believe my ears,

“huh?” I murmured, cleaning my face with speed.

I opened my eyes to see a well shaped golden ring greeting me with its sparkle.

EPISODE 9
“so what are your plans?” I asked hours later as we lazily laid beside each other on my bed. He breathed deeply, k-ssed me and smiled.

I really was on top of the world, I haven’t felt so happy in a long time. I stared at the beautiful ring on my finger, my head swelled with satisfaction.

“I have a wh0le lot of things going through my mind at the moment. I feel like marrying you right away but I still have a long way to go” he answered and bit my ear softly.

“you know I’m still a nobody?, I can’t just walk up to your dad and tell him about my intention. He will be disappointed, seriously” he added with a sense of humour. I eyed him, saying nothing.

“I plan on renovating my dad’s house this December, and equally start up a more fitting building in the village, plus bills and everthing. But then I will deprive myself of buying my dream car and it’s a very painful sacrifice to make. You know how the city of Lusaka works, without a good car you are nothing, moreover due to the kind of deals i’m now into, I badly need to upgrade my status at least to give the impression that I ain’t a hungry Zambian. Besides I equally need to impress your friends you know” he poured out seriously, sending me into deep thought with his feelings.

“maybe I can be of help. You are already a big boy and we are now into this together. How about I get you your dream car while you fix other things with the money you have made so far” I offered innocently. He quickly sprang up and stared at me with disbelief.

“you mean you can make such expensive sacrifice for me?” he asked with excitement,

“why not, you have already proven your loyalty and love. The best I can do is to help you out” I answered quietly. He instantly fell on me with joy. He undoubtedly was overjoyed by my offer. So was I, because I was head over heels in love with him.

Two days later, Just like I promised, I got a very expensive Toyota SUV for Zyambo. He almost ran mad with happiness which meant a lot to me.

I was never bothered about spending so much money to make him happy, moreover the surprise and envy I saw in Natasha’s face when we invited and told her about our engagement made me very satisfied. She really was highly impressed by what she saw, and for the first time acknowledged our relationsh¡p.

“jeez you are one persistent lucky b*tch. Zyambo is now a big boy and all yours to enjoy” she commended with a naughty smile…

EPISODE 10
Unfortunately things changed as soon as Zyambo returned to Lusaka in January {the following year}.

His calls drastically reduced, leaving me with no choice than to be the one making all the calls. Yet whenever he answered, his voice lacked the normal affection and care. Of course I aired my fears to him, but he waved them off giving countless reasons for his change of altitude. Work stress, fatigue and so on.

I wasn’t convinced but swallowed my fears. I gave him the benefit of doubt thinking with time things would improve, but on the contrary it worsened. It really got to a stage when he began finding it difficult to answer my calls.
“please baby I’m in a meeting, I’m busy, I’ll call you later” soon became his pattern of answering me. Sometimes he called back in the middle of the night, most times he failed to keep his word.

I really wasn’t happy. I was broken and dejected. I began feeling his absence. I began getting lonely, I slowly slipped into total despair.

Then I got fed up. I couldn’t take his behaviour any-longer. I decided to sneak up on him which was very unladylike but necessary.

Thinking of it now, I blamed myself for totally surrendering to him and giving him all I had, even as he failed to introduce me to his family during the festive period we spent together. It really crossed my mind that period, but I kept my feelings to myself because it was his duty as a guy to bring up the topic, moreover I never saw it as an issue since we were engaged. I truly loved Zyambo with all my body and soul. The kind of love I had for him almost made me lose my mind.

I travelled to Lusaka to see things for myself. To satisfy my curious mind and set my fears at rest. I knew Zyambo’s behaviour was out of the ordinary, but I never allowed my mind to believe that he could be cheating on me. The engagement ring on my finger was still a strong prove of his affection, I believed. Yet it never stopped my heart from pounding furiously as I got close to his apartment that fateful Saturday.

One thing about love is that it never discriminates. It happens to everybody, both young and old. Once it happens, you are at the mercy of your inner-most feelings…… And When it crashes, it comes crashing down with a force more deadly than a plane crash that whatever remains of your heart thereafter will be as good as dead…

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