On that fateful day, I was returning from work when I bumped into Mark,Astrid's boyfriend.
"I'm sorry Mark"I apologised.
"Oh it's alright sweet "he said, trying to caress my face.
"What is the meaning of what you are doing Mark" I inquired with a deep frown.
"I'm sorry. Any way,let me drop you. I'm also going to visit Astrid. " he said.
"Sorry but I have to decline. My boss has sent me to that house." I said, pointing at a house.
"I can wai..."
"You don't have to wait. I will keep long. Probably till evening "cutting him short, I said. It was actually a lie. Disappointed, he left. I need to warn Astrid about him.
I decided to visit Luke and his wife after some time. Their house was not that far from my workplace. I didn't meet Dr. Luke but it was good.
"Sarah! What a pleasant surprise " Honey, Luke's wife said. I just smiled at her."Come in "
I went inside and sat down. She gave me a juice before asking me why I visited suddenly.
"About that, I was actually returning home when I bumped into Mark. His actions towards me was off so, to decline his offer of a drive, I lied to him. But, I realized I can't be roaming around, so why not visit ", I explained.
"Oh my, I hope he didn't hurt you "she asked concerned. I shook my head as a no. We spent some hours talking about anything that came up and laughed heartily.
"I really enjoyed your company Honey. But I have to leave. It's almost 7PM. Thank you for you hospitality and extend my greetings to Luke." I said as I stood up.
"Oh,I enjoyed your visit. Take care Sarah and remember to visit anytime "she said.
Kissing ourselves goodbye, I left. When I got home, I realized that the atmosphere was quite tensed. Everybody shifted their gaze to me. 'What happened?'I thought. I saw Mark looking at me with an ugly smirk. Astrid walked towards me and then *slap* My cheeks felt hot. It was like a hot coal was used on it. I looked at Astrid, confusion plastered on my face.
"You are ungrateful Sarah. I had pity on you. I took you in my home and catered for you. I did everything in my might to help you and this what you do to pay me back huh? You are a shameless whore. I regret ever believing your fake story about Odette "she said angrily.
"Astrid, what are you saying? I don't understand this" I said hurt and confused.
"Mark,tell us what happened. Seems like she needs someone to remind her " Mr. Davies said.
"I went to visit a friend in the market. On my way, Sarah intentionally bumped into me. I apologised to her though it wasn't my fault. I don't know what came over her. She asked me to escort her to a restroom and that she can't go there alone. I followed her but waited outside. Suddenly, I heard her scream. Scared, I barged inside. I saw her on the floor and I rushed to her side to help her but she started opening her buttons,exposing her cleavage. I asked her to close it but she wouldn't listen. She even asked me if I don't see her boobs attractive. I tried to go away but she locked it and began to undress. She tried removing my trousers but I pushed her away. "