Regrets and Mistakes

Chapter 23

Muna's POV
Car lights beamed in my eyes,I could not see a thing,I heard noises and panic from an elderly but sophisticated man,his perfume filled my nostrils triggering a sneeze,he held his hand in front of me to help me up,that was embarrassing,some cars were hooting," I am so sorry young lady,are you okay " his words reminded me of Hastings who I was supposed to be talking to,is that not what couples do? I wiped the dust off my clothes,lifting my eyes to meet his,they were filled with terror,seems the accident scared him more than it scared me," I was not looking,I am really sorry sir" I apologized,he let go of my hand and turned around leaving his card in my hand," if anything please call me" that was strange,he acted like he had seen a ghost,maybe the birthmark on my shoulder disgusted him,I never liked it either but never thought another person would find it unpleasant,Hastings had never commented on it maybe he had not noticed it yet. I should get home,I slid the card in my pocket without reading it,what could I possibly need him for,maybe he thought I would ask for money or something,I do not want people like him to think Poorly of us. I hissed. My walk was getting lonelier than it was after my encounter with that man,all the bad stuff began blending in,my sisters pain was pinching my skin,what was I supposed to do to help get back to her annoying self.
Unknown POV
" sometimes I do understand why dad left,you women are impossible to please,son make money,the world has no kind words for a broke man,yes mum,and when I do you question where I get the money,I got you a car,a house,servants to work for you,you do not even comb your own hair mother,stop with this drama,I will have to move from here if this continues "
The angry woman he was talking to responded with a broken voice" I just want to know where all this money is coming from son,I am your mother...." I am not a little boy anymore! He snapped,leaving the servants mouths open in shock. " it's time you let me make my own decisions woman! Stop. He banged the door behind him. Life had taken a turn in the past month for the better all she ever wanted was her son to be successful the clean way,she was extremely worried about where he was getting that money,he pushed his bedroom door,gulping half of the alcohol he had in his hands,he was exhausted,he threw himself on the bed and slept.
Chuma's POV
After mweemba left I spent my time reading articles on Nicolas,I was shaking at every mention of his name,mweemba would never forgive me for this,men's nature,he won't even blame himself for hiding something like that from me,I will not allow a stranger to get what rightfully belongs to me,I did what had to be done,I heard footsteps heading to my bedroom,he was back, well that was quick" chuma" he yelled from down stairs,he was wasted completely,I quickly ran downstairs " yes dear,what happened to you" I gasped,knowing very well what happened." I lied to you...love" he confessed ,I knew how awkward it would get in the morning, I changed the subject trying to stop him from saying something he would regret the next day,if I wanted to protect myself I would want to remain innocent concerning this issue. Him thinking I'm clueless regarding this will solve so many of my problems. We were in our bedroom,I helped him remove his shoes" chuma,you sexy being " my stomach fluttered at his words,even in our old age he still found me sexy," you are completely wasted,don't you think we are too old to be using such language my dear" I joked,letting out a giggle as I tucked him in" it's not like there are any kids to badly influence,come here" his words sliced the smile off my lips,he pulled me closer to his face straight into his eyes,we stared at each other both full of pain and passion for each other,how long has he been thinking like this,is he unhappy about us not having children,he said it was fine when we discovered I could not have children,is this why he hired that boy to find his child from his old flings," we should sleep " I sobbed ,failing to control the tears rolling down my cheeks " I do not like it when you cry chuma,you bully me and I like it,you love money and that is why I worked hard,you could not have children and I never brought it up,I love us my chuma,no matter what happens you will always be my.... He eyes shut. Are you serious,his words surely mesmerized me. I covered him with a blanket burying my fingers in his hair,he looked so peaceful in his sleep,I know the day is coming when he will discover what I did but I hope he forgives me just like I will forgive him for hiding such information from me,I bent to turn off the light sleeping soundly on his chest.
Narrators POV
While Muna was still sleeping,samba snuck out the house,requested to see Jorge at a nearby restaurant,he was already there waiting for her,she covered her face with her jumper avoiding people staring,she looked like she had just woken up in an onion factory,her eyes were puffy from both sleep and crying,"hey"she pulled out a chair trying to take a sit"thank you for meeting me here"
"Sure no problem" Jorge responded curiously.