CHAPTER 7

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Helena's POV

"I'm happy your father has finally freed you from that marriage's bondage. This calls for a celebration" Oscar jabbered even more excited than i am. I chuckled as we made a toast and i giggled.

"C'mon lets' go to my house and celebrate more" he suggested and my smile died instantly.

"I'm free right? But why do i feel guilty of something? Why am i so afraid of George's reaction? He has approved right" i pondered inwardly

"You look moody, everything okay? Having a second thought? " Oscar asked solemnly and i blinked a few times

"Why am i worried that George would be disappointed if he found out what i was up to with Oscar? "

I dangled my car keys nervously as i spoke

"Not at all" i answered trying very hard not to cry

"Do you love him? " Oscar's question came like a shock in my ears. I wasn't expecting that question from any angle. But at the same time i was so lost and confused in the question. Do i really love George? I get it, i'm just feeling bad for him, i mean i will be divorcing him soon

"Let's just go to your house" i snapped and stood then he smiled.

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I woke up with a migraine as my head banged and ached in many ways. I only get such severe headaches when i take lots of alcohol. I didn't take any alcohol yesterday..

"Wait... Yesterday? " i shut my eyes wide open as i glanced around the room. I spotted my clothes and undies littered on the floor

"What the _____? " i looked underneath me and gaped. "No... No, this is not what i'm thinking!" I looked beside me and found OSCAR peacefully sleeping beside me. My chest panged loudly as tears began to fill my eyes.

"Helena what were you thinking when you decided to follow your ex to his house in a gloomy night". Tears streamed down my eyes as i jumped out of the bed gathering my clothes together

" Babe you're already awake. So when are we getting married?" he yawned and i gaped furiously

"There's not going to be any bloody wedding" i rasped squirrelly as my tears never ceased. I quickly wrapped my clothes around myself pedantically. But this is definitely not a small thing, i have gotten myself into a disgraceful mess

"What are you trying to hide Helena? " he asked and pouted his lips gleefully. Fresh tears creeped its way down my face

" Oscar you're a bas*ard! You're an evil bas*ard! I'm still married" i groaned and his face darkened in anger

"What do you really want Helena? Last night you were soo happy, celebrating merrily, forgetting you were still married" he blunted "But now you're back to your old word 'i'm a married woman". I dressed up quickly and chucked a pillow to him raging

"Stay the hell away from me, you son of a bit*h" i cursed and stormed off.

"What am i going to tell George? Would he even believe me after i lie? I just disappointed dad and i hate myself for it

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I drove into the compound anticipating the worst but all i wished for was not to see George first. I got down from my car shivering in fear and as expected i ran out of luck because the very first person at the entrance was George. He was staring at me uncannily as i walked to him fearfully

"Geo.... George i can explain ___" but he cut me off cranky

"That won't be necessary at all Helena" George tried to mask his emotions that still etched on his face "I already know but what baffles me is why you slept there. So you reconnected back with your ex Oscar and i'm now your fool right? "

"George you ____"

He cut me off again with his glare that made me flinch and hung my head low. "Why Helena? " he stared right into my eyes but i couldn't do the same. "Why do you have to treat me like a nobody? Helena i can be everything not a cheat. Helena it has been years since we had s*x but i still keep controlling myself. The urge always come but i wave it away all because of you". Tears filled my eyes as i tried to plead but to no avail

" Well, i have granted you the divorce just waiting for the documents to sign. You are free to go back to your old lifestyle but just bear in mind that you have two lovely kids looking up on you as their mother" George gruffed and left. I wailed my way into my room, Oscar has ruined my life. I'm done for, how could i stoop so low? what came over me?

Yes i badly wanted to divorce and be free from George but not this way and definitely not like this. Thanks to that bloody bas*ard George hates me even more. Normally i wouldn't care but right now, i do care about George's impression on me. I lumbered into my bathroom and turned on the shower, i can't even wash out the uncleanliness Oscar has imprinted on my body. I'm so ashamed of myself right now.

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Toni's POV

"She said all those things to you? " i gaped and Oscar nodded. So she really did regret it, i mean what's done is done right?..

"Not all Toni, she blocked me and blacklisted me in every social media account she owns. Currently i can't reach her" Oscar frowns and i smirked

"Don't worry yourself too much, just trust me" my lips curved into a smug smile.

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George's POV

Everyone i invited gathered around to witness the opening as well as dedication to my new house. I was full of wry feeling, a part of me really wanted Helena to stand beside me as i dedicate our house. While the other part of me couldn't bring itself to forgive her after all the pain she had caused.

I was standing aside like an outcast when the MC finally motioned me to come forward. I hesitated with a sigh before i went closer

"As we already know, this is a new house dedication and we can't cut the ribbon if we don't acknowledge what the owner has in mind to say. So please Mr George Isaac who would you like to dedicate your house to? " the MC asked in anticipation and i was handed a microphone. I shivered as i faced the crowd that were eager to know what i'll say.

It's obvious who inspired me to build this house, Helena had always called me a bludge and i just really wanted to prove her wrong then. But now it's different because i just want the four of us to live in here as one happy family. I took in a deep breath as the microphone shaken in my grasp.

"Good afternoon everyone" i greeted trying very hard to compose myself "First and foremost, i want to personally thank you all for honoring my invitation, truly i'm grateful" i paused to hold back my speeding breath "I.... I.... ahem" i lost the nerve to continue talking as everyone began babbling in confusion and some in mockery, well i wasn't expecting less

I mustered courage as i called back everyone's attention "I will be dedicating my house today to my wife Mrs Helena Isaac, as she was the one who inspired me to go for it" i promulgated and everyone clapped. I wouldn't tell them the sort of inspiration she actually gave me because it would only end in mockery and disorder.

I cut the ribbon and the ceremony progressed as every guest were served. Mr Julian smiled at me from a corner and i closed in with him.

"Congratulations son, i'm proud of you" he pulled me into an embrace and i couldn't decline because i really needed a shoulder to at least lean on or even cry if that's possible.

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Toni's POV

I rushed into the VVIP section and spotted Helena sitting completely motionlessly and numb. I beamed in satisfaction but immediately masked my expression as her cold gaze caught sight of me. This was all i ever wanted, for her to feel the exact pain she made me pass through.

"This is just the beginning Helena, by the time i deal with you, you will ever regret crossing path with me.

I smiled her way and headed towards her with a rueful expression

" Helena... Helena what is happening? You look so sober right now and that's unlike you" i reminded as i sat opposite her. Her expression now reminded me of myself years back, i was so overjoyed to see her in the same state too. Quickly and secretly i turned on my phone's recorder

"Toni i swear i didn't mean to do it, please believe me" she cried

"What did you do? " i asked my eyebrows furrowed

"I.... I" she paused and looked around nervously

"Just spit the word out girl, i hate the suspense" i chuckled inwardly

"I.... unintentionally had an intercourse with Oscar, i swear i didn't mean to" she whimpered unable to control herself anymore. I faked a gasp of surprise.

"Nice one Helena, now let's see who gets hit hard on the face" i smiled.