THE DISHONESTY
THE DRAKE'S HUT
Damsel was happily and busily packaging some foodstuffs for her father's visit when Stephen arrived from work,exhausted. He dropped his tools on the porch, glided to the hall and slammed into the chair.
" Hi....honey, you are finally home." Damsel called from the kitchen, approaching him.
" yes....dear, missed you so much"
" Missed you too dear"
She placed a gentle kiss on his lips and sat beside him.
" How was work? Did you have a good catch today?", she queried.
" Good as always..... "
" Great, now let me get you something to eat. Remember we'll be visiting dad today so first...wash down and come. Food will be ready by then"
" Gosh I almost forgot. "
He quickly stood up ,dashing off to the bathroom.
" Honey.....I brought some fish for your dad,is in the porch. Kindly wrap it up for me. I'll join you shortly ",he shouted.
" okay....dear.... "
She smiled and crept towards the porch. She searched through his sacks and picked out a black bag.
" Gosh....this is quite heavy....", she exclaimed.
Damsel moved back to the kitchen with the bag. She wrapped it and set the table for Stephen.
Few minutes later, Stephen came out to the kitchen, refreshed and neatly dressed in a blue jeans with a striped blue and white lacost.
" You look so handsome in your attire.....",Damsel remarked with a jovial expression.
He drew closer to her and pulled her gently into his arms"
" Are you trying to get my attention....?", asked Stephen, lustfully.
" hey....stop it....eat up and let's go, its getting late."
She snatched herself away, chuckling.
" alright....I've given up..."
He laughed ,settling in the chair.
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DORA'S RESTAURANT
Dora stood in front of the restaurant, busily attending to a call when she saw a familiar car pulled over, drawing her attention from the call.
" Isn't that Daniel's car...? but who is that lady with him", she wondered, gazing at the car.
Daniel got down and slowly opened the door for the lady with him.
"Here we are...."
" Thank you...", she replied with a smile.
Dora stood starring at them with a stunned expression.
"Theodora....? his secretary....? Am i dreaming or what....?This is unbelievable....", she exclaimed, puzzled.
She stood there confused. She suddenly realized Daniel and Theodora approaching.
" Damn....they are coming here....Can't let them see me....."
She quickly hid behind her car, capturing them on her phone.
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THE WALTER'S MANSION
Leyla sat by the pool leisurely, reading a magazine when she heard her phone vibrate. She picked it from the table beside her and checked what it was.
" a message from Dora....? What could it be", she queried nervously.
She opened it and saw Daniel and Theodora, his secretary flirting with each other.
" Look who I saw....", the message reads.
" What....? Daniel....?but he just told me,he was at a meeting. Oh God....when will all this end...when?",she cried.
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DAMSEL'S DAD'S HOUSE
Stephen and Damsel arrived at her father's house. She quickly rushed to the door, knocking endlessly, impatient.
" Here is your money....", said Stephen to the cab driver.
" Thank you sir....."
He drove off and Stephen strolled to Damsel.
" who is it...., am coming....", a voice called from the house.
Stephen stood behind beaming with smiles.
The door slowly, slum opened.
" Mum.....", Damsel cried, hugging her mother.
" hey....Damsel...you finally came to visit, we missed you so much. Come....come inside.."
Kristella led them in, elated.
" Who is it....honey", George, Damsel's father exclaimed.
" Is Damsel and Stephen.... "
" Dad...."
Damsel bolted and hugged her father.
" My baby.....you finally came to see me. I missed you so much... "
" Missed you too daddy..."
" Come.... sit beside me...."
She got up and sat beside her father.
" These things are for you, mum....and dad. I brought you some food stuff and fresh fish."
She handed them over to her mother.
" That is so thoughtful of you, honey...", Kristella exclaimed and left with the items to the kitchen.
" Good evening sir......", Stephen uttered with a grin, settling in a sofa opposite them.
George starred gloomily at him. Stephen felt uneasy and gave a faint smile.
" Dad....stop this please....you are making him feel wired. Don't forget....he is still my husband and I love him...."
" okay....okay.... dear, I get you.( smiles) To what do I owe this pleasant surprise."
"Uhm....well, I came to pick my sewing items. I'll be starting work at Prisy's Fashion this Monday"
" That is great news...", said Kristella, approaching them from the kitchen.
" Yes mum...,Stephen spoke to her and she agreed to let me work with them."
"Oh...I see, that is good. I'm glade he is taking good care of you....", George remarked.
" Alright.... I'll be with you shortly. "
Damsel rushed off to her room to pack her things.
" So how is work going....?", asked George.
" Good sir...we are managing...." ,replied Stephen.
They continued chatting happily.
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THE WALTER'S FAMILY
BEDROOM
Leyla sat by the window in the dark, drinking herself off. Suddenly, she heard the door swung.
"Welcome.... ", she exclaimed from the window.
" Gosh....Leyla, you startled me.... But why are you in the dark", he queried about to turn the light on.
" Don't.....I like to be in the dark."
" Why.....what is wrong with you....? "
He strolled to her side and sat beside her.
" Leyla...?you are drinking? when did you start this....?", asked Daniel worriedly.
" The day you started cheating on me....", she exclaimed weakly in tears.
" What do you mean....Ley.....I told you I've not cheated on you ever before...."
He stood up angrily.
" Then what is this....Dan....? will you still deny...", she shouted in tears.
He took the phone, starring at the video in shock.
" How did you get this....?", he stammered.
" It doesn't matter Dan....(sobs)
why are you doing this to me....why....?"
She shouted, hitting his chest in tears.
" You want to know....? Fine...I'll tell you", he shouted.
" I'm doing all this because I need a child. I'm my parents only child and if am not able to bare a child before I pass on then our name will diminish from this earth. Can't you get it....?"
" Let's adopt one then...."
" No....I want a child of my own and until I get one, am never, ever stopping. Get that straight... "
He angrily left to the bathroom. Leyla faint to the floor, shuttered in tears.