THE PAIN YOU GIVE

CHAPTER 9-Unexpected News

Chrissy sat on the stairs outside, the weight of the heavy atmosphere inside the house too much for her to bear. Heartbroken, she longed for her friend Uma's comforting presence. Dialing Uma's number, she whispered into the phone amidst her sobs, "Hello..."

"Chrissy?" Uma's voice came through the phone, immediately sensing her friend's distress. As Chrissy's sobs grew louder, Uma offered words of comfort, urging her to stay calm. "Uma," Chrissy cried out, her voice filled with anguish.

Uma sighed on the other end of the line, knowing what Chrissy had discovered. "That asshole," she thought, her heart breaking for her friend. "Chrissy, where are you? Stay where you are, we are coming," Uma reassured her.

Ten minutes later, Uma arrived with her husband, rushing towards Chrissy and enveloping her in a warm hug. Chrissy cried bitterly, feeling the weight of her pain.

"I'm such a fool," Chrissy said between sobs. "No, you're not," Uma insisted, pulling back to look into Chrissy's eyes. "Jason is a cheating bastard. I should have told you. I am so sorry." She hugged Chrissy tightly once more.

Alex, Uma's husband, stepped forward to support Chrissy as well, and together they guided her away from the painful situation, taking her to their home.

"Hello, Tameka... could you come to my residence this instant?" Uma's urgent voice demanded over the phone. "What is it again, drama queen?" Tameka snorted with frustration. "Can't you see I'm having my beauty sleep?"

"Well, it's none of my business. Just come and see for yourself," Uma retorted before abruptly ending the call.

"Did that... bitch just cut me off?" Tameka fumed, withdrawing the phone from her ear. "And who does she think she can boss around?" "Who's that?" Joe, on the other side of the bed, called out. "It's Uma... she asked me to come by," Tameka replied. "At this time?!" Joe exclaimed. "I have to go, baby, since it seems urgent," Tameka teased, giving her husband a quick kiss before leaving.

Joe smirked as he dialed a number on his phone. "Hey there, pumpkin," he said with a grin. "She just left... you can come now... I miss your heat,"

At Uma and Alex's residence, Chrissy sat on their couch, her gaze lost in space. Uma came and sat beside her, concerned about Chrissy's demeanor, while Alex paced back and forth across the living room.

"Alex, do you now see why we needed to tell her earlier?" Uma implored, pausing his movement to address his wife. "This situation wouldn't be as serious as it is now."

"Uma, dear, I understand, but the damage has already been done," Alex replied, approaching Chrissy and gently holding her hand. "Please, take it easy, Chrissy," he encouraged her. Listening to Alex's soothing words, Chrissy burst into tears once again. "It's alright, Chrissy," Uma said softly, leaning over to comfort her friend.

The hall was enveloped in a heavy, tense silence when a sudden knock echoed through the room. Alex hastened to the door and swung it open, revealing Tameka, who barged in without acknowledging the tension in the air.

"What is so important at this late hour? Can't you see....?!" Tameka exclaimed, her anger fading as she noticed Chrissy in tears. Concern etched her features as she approached her sister. "What happened? Why are you crying? Where is Jason? Does he know you're here?"

Uma explained the situation, as Chrissy was too distraught to speak. Tameka's concern quickly turned to laughter, much to Uma's dismay. "Are you out of your mind?" Uma stood up to confront Tameka. "Why would you laugh at this situation?"

Alex, sensing Tameka's unusual behavior, moved closer to observe the exchange. "Oh my God, don't make me laugh," Tameka continued. "Chrissy? And you're sitting here feeling miserable? CRYING!!!! YOU'RE HIS F***ING WIFE, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SUCK IT UP AND GO HOME!!!!"