Stitches

Chapter 8

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“ I never imagined Redpaw as a child .” he teased
“ Am no child, Mr. “I rolled my eyes at that.
“ Yeah, how did it all start? “ Freda asked. Recently she had loosened up a bit but it was still awkwad between us.“ When did you start learning IT ? ’ Sam followed without missing a beat. “What’s the experience ?’‘How does it feel to be the most wanted by both on the black market? ’ Sam again.
"Woooaaahhh.....slow down" I took in a deep breath.
  ‘Long story short, my interest in IT grew six years ago. New discovries were made which heighteined my curiosity.At first ,I developed apps and programs solely for me till I decided to use it to earn a living. Honestly,due to its difficult ,demanding and time consuming nature ,my passion for it kept me on.Breakng into my principal's database to retrieve questions for the theory aspect of my baking classes’ final paper was my first success.Many failed to trace the intruder to me. I began to explore more after my achievement.  It was exciting but stressful at the same time since I had to share the time between my clients and ki…*i coughed ,whew that was close * I rephrased that sentence. I think this covers all the answers asked.
They were asonished and said so.. I excused myself and on my way back Eugene hauled me to the porch.
  ‘What’s the meaning of this ?’ I fired at him annoyed .
  ‘Now, do you believe when I insist that I ….’
  ‘ I know what you getting at ..*I quickly cut him off * but know it was a mistake .”
  ‘ but I saw it with my own eyes….’ He insisted
   ‘ and it was a mistake .’ I shot back ‘Alira has an elder sister who happens to be the Black Knight.’ I turned around and begun till walk away but he held my arm and brought me back.
  ‘Look, am sorry for any pain you believe I cost you.” I sighed heavily. I don’t need reminders right now .Moreover, the guilt of not protecting his mom is eating me up.
‘  Geni, I forgave you seven years ago ,am not holding a grudge anymore.”
‘ Then why did you leave ? he just had to take us back in time, typical Eugene. I looked away but using two fingers ,he directed my face to meet his. With our eyes locked on each other, I could easily read him . He was yearning for a reconciliation which I wasn’t ready to give. He whispered the  same question .
‘ I needed to leave.’ he passed his fingers through his hair in frustration.
  ‘ Is that even an answer.’ I rolled my eyes and replied “ No, it’s a question.’ He turned and whisked back to me as if he couldn’t believe his eyes.
  ‘ So you threw all what we had away and left because you needed to ,seriously ?’his tone rising with each word.
The nerve of this guy never ceases to amaze me.
 

  ‘ I don’t recall cheating on myself with my best friend. It was the best birthday I had thanks to you.’ I balled my hands as a fresh wave of pain constricted my heart.
‘ When are you ever going to believe me ?” he tried taking my hands but I pulled them away. I decided to give him the silent treatment already getting tired but what he said next triggered a part of me I had decided to avoid at all cost. How dare he underrate the love I have for him, after all I sacrificed for him. He broke the trust I had in him, it would have been different if I hadn’t witnessed the whole scene.
   ‘Did you ever love me? If you claim you did, why don’t you trust me? he lightly asked.
“ Its because all men are the same.’ I knew I was treading on a thin line here. Getting him furious isn’t the best but oh well. He punched the wall and blood started oozing out of his knuckles. My heart went out to him but my body stayed. Seconds later, the crew gathered to see the commotion but he started to pace the porch all the while staring at me. Let me clear your confusion ,Eugene growing up encountered a lot of mishaps’ from his Dad. He was compared to his dead brother most of the time. Many at times ,he wished he could resurrect Joseph since his dad never saw anything he did useful. He moved out to stay with his mom at sixteen since he despised him until now. I guess saying that inevitably compares him to his dad so he hates  it anytime I say that. He always used to literally pump it into my brains that not all men are the same .
“You won’t succeed in getting me upset.” He sat down still staring. Surprisingly, I was very calm and composed and I liked it.
“ Wow, you can hold your anger. I’m impressed." He used to get mad easily. Freda moved to assist Eugene but he pushed her away.
‘ Regardless , I still love you; so what are you going to do about it ?’ I just shrugged and turned to leave. I really didn’t need my cheeks giving away my feelings.
‘You don’t get to walk away after what I just said.’ He looked really serious.

‘ That’s enough. Seven years ago, you shattered my dignity into pieces. Am not holding it against you anymore so quit acting like a baby and don’t even think of coming close to me.’ I was losing it here.  I can’t even describe the expression on the others faces.
‘ Legally, you are still my wife so I will do as I please. Besides, I can’t live without you..’
‘ You seem pretty fine ,I don’t know what this fuss is about anyway. You have moved on with Freda. Am I perceived as blind or stupid? Stop all this drama and on concentrate on your relationship.’ Seriously ,I was beginning to flare up.
At that, everyone burst into fits of laughter while he grinned sheepishly.
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