I stared at Mark in shock. Why is he lying?
"Astrid,that's not true. You know I will never do that. Astrid don't..."
"Shut up Sarah. I have been with Mark for 5 years now. I have introduced many friends to him. He never cheated on me. But you came and all of a sudden he is saying this. I trust Mark with my life. I won't forgive you Sarah. NEVER!"Astrid said with pure hatred.
"I don't know.."
"Leave my house now" Mr. Davies said. I tried to explain but it all fell on deaf ears. I was thrown out. It felt like three years ago when I was thrown out of my parents home. I picked up my luggage and left. Thankfully, I had bought an apartment. I felt like some bad luck. No friend loved me. I shed tears uncontrollably. How did my life turn out like this?
My new home was near the market place. That evening, Gladilous called me.
"Sis life without you here is super boring " he whined immediately I picked up the call. " Wait, are you crying " he asked. I narrated everything to him, leaving no information out.
"I'm sorry sis. You are going through all these and I am not there to console you . I am learning hard. Also, I have gathered enough money from my salary. I'll send it..."
"Don't Gladi. I have enough money okay. By the way, don't worry about me. Focus on work and school. I am your elder sister and it's my job to take care of you. I'll will be alright "I said. After speaking to him for a while, I fell asleep.
I tried contacting Astrid in the days that followed but she had blocked me. I went to her office, her home but it all ended up with me being humiliated. On one of those days, I came across Mark.
"See who we have here." He said. "Oops, I'm sorry for separating you and your friend. It wasn't my intention but you pushed me to do it. You know, I can't lose Astrid, you know. But I can.."
" Mr. Mark, excuse me"
"Oh,I love you " he said shamelessly. I chuckled.
"You know what, karma is real. You separated my friend and I with lies. It's a pity that my friend have a boyfriend like you. All the same, enjoy your time now. But remember, you will regret everything "I said and walked passed him.
The months passed by quickly and I was in the labour ward. These past 2 months, Honey and Luke took care of me. Even now,they were with me in the labour ward.
"Miss,push harder" the midwife said.
"I can't . Just remove the baby " I cried. It was soo painful.
"Just push once please "
With one loud cry, I pushed with all my strength. My head fell back and I heard the cries of a baby. I felt another sharp pain and I cried out.
"There's another one. Push again "Honey held my left hand whilst Luke held the other as I pushed until I heard the baby's cries.
"It's a boy and girl " the midwife announced. I sighed exhausted. My twins.