ACRIMONY

They say that our experiences in life makes us to be wiser but Her experience becomes our teacher.

Desmond drove me to his apartment so I could calm myself down after the news flash I got. Indeed my emotions got to me but you know, when you are surrounded with obstacles you become a fighter and the thought of those obstacles will disappear.

I never bulged for a second after the news, I was relieved in a way, Desmond was worried when he saw my countenance, he was expecting a big reaction from me but he never saw that.

You know adage always says that when a woman keeps quiet, it is believed that she is cooking up something dangerous for the man.

I walked down to his room and slumped on his bed, I felt a deep sleep hovering around my eyes without further ado, I slept off.

The sun became so bright, the morning was filled with enthusiasm for me I must say. I felt a new found air that I long lost, my perception of life change at that moment, I told myself never to look back but face what is before me.

Desmond came upstairs to check up on me, he was surprise to see that I was already up and dressed.

Madam!! Where are you up to this early hour of the day, he said.

If I was still literally married I would have felt glad about that title, but this wasn't the case.

" am fine, nooo, am feeling great! Uhhmm, did you by any chance know about this charade?

I had no idea, infact am even more surprise with the whole thing.

Desmond has always been a good friend to me and my ex husband, he sees this opposite of me that I don't know about, but I like it in a good way.

I told Desmond that I would love to go see my parents so as to plan the dissolution and the way forward, he agreed with all my plans. He left the room to rush up with his own preparation so as to follow me.

On our way to my parents, my younger sister called to inform on the situation at hand, I told her that I was already on my way, hence no need for the chit chat.

I got home to meet my parents all sitting with my elder brother, at first I thought they would refuse to give back my dowry, but it was reversed, they told me that it is for the better and I should accept and move on. I felt elated at their decision and settled, the agreement was unilateral.

After the talk we all had, I told them at the close of it about my carry over at school and how I would need to go complete it but I decided not to stay with them considering visits from relatives and friends, they saw the idea and they felt the need to assist me with some money so I would be able to rent an apartment at school.

My hate and scorn for men became my change game, I made up my mind that I would never get married to any man for they don't deserve me in any way.