The Sham Bride

it brings me closer

ake u

but she could not see anyon

her eyes open. Gradually, she adjusted her eyes to th

It was then Doris noticed that she was still seated on the same s

illed with so much concern while he

past few days but I don't think sleeping on the couch would ma

ny missed calls or notifications but there were none. Lost in deep thoughts about what could prevent Dorine from keeping her update

ything a

t that I must have fallen asleep while

or her to do these days and to

ning. It's more comfortable in the room." He m

om the corner of her eye to ascertain if any movement or sound was coming from there. Perhap

mahogany door to t

Jordan tracksuit and white polo, Doris headed to the bathr

in a few minutes, he drifted off to sleep. He was probably so exhausted after t

farther he stayed from her, the easier it will be fo

ing up in a room you weren't

ood, unaware of the things that happe

have happened

ee that she was still in the cl

nk

time to admire since two days ago. She always felt suffocated and short of breath whenever she came into the room, it was as if the room is

se of the day, she got out of bed

e bathroom but wanted to be certain. She listened, there was no sound coming from in there. She let out a sigh of relief

look nor act wealthy so what could possibly have made Dorine agree to marry

in her room at the hotel, she gathered the dirty clothes she pulled off and left the bathroom. It was when she stepped into the room that she remembered about the panties she did not wash last night.

of nightdress in her hand, deciding to wear it aga

w!' she rushed to the walk-in closet and took out a pair of jeans and a loose blacktop.

ainful. She used her palms to fondle both breasts and felt much pain; a sign that her period would come up anytime soon. She groaned a

always do it herself because ask

e living room. The morning news on NTA was showing on the widescreen television while the older woman paid rapt attention to what

at, cleared her throat quietly

ing ma," s

as your night?" Ruth smiled

comfy bed with a warm and muscular body beside her, she could not think of the last time she had such a great

mmed, wriggling h

that was no doubt emanating from the kitchen. She wondered who wou

Ruth asked when she saw

s of ours punish me v

ed. Who did she

ng that boys will always be boys, so yes, our husbands are b

nd her words. She shifted to a more comfortable position on th

table for four. Matthew inherited most of his physical features from his father. His height, dark skin, and broad shoulders were all similar to Mr. Raphael's. A visitor or

come and carry you on our shoulders?" Raphael called out to the women who p

we waste any more time, they'd finish all the food they managed to prepare." Ruth r

ng like they've been together since the beginning of time and

because she was just the perfect girl, but people

e for six and settled on their seats. Wives seated bes

er as a complete family. We thank you for the gift of life and for the food you have made

rest choruse

plates with plantains and egg "I'm certain that after today's breakf

orgot they all thought s

ds and refused to look at his wife in th

first." She pushed his hand away an

elping herself out, he decide

any plans for toda

rket today." Doris replied too quickly as if

lon and I'd like Dorine to come with me. Dorine

her decision to go with th

rn more about what could have happened to her sister. Dorine may have a habit of n

at her sister must hav