Episode 34 James dropped d papers on the desk. His eyes closed tightly. Kenneth Brown was amazing. Only a man who loved his wife more than himself wuld be willing to do this, to put her happiness first. The man had expected to come home to a loving wife, a wife who still waited for him. Since that hadnt happened, he was trying to get out of their lives and make this as easy as possible on every1. James admired him more than any man hed ever known. But one look at Sonia, and James could see d divorce summons had torn her into little pieces. Every word played on her guilt. Kenneths gesture...though meant to give Sonia her freedom...had robbed her of all inherent joy. This was the reason she couldnt respond fully to him a few minutes ago. Wat woman worth her salt could walk away from a marriage so fast, from a husband as remarkable as Kenneth Brown...a decorated war hero...witout suffering d tortures of d damned? He gazed at her through veiled lashes and answered his own question. . . .Only a woman who had fallen out of love. . . James had been so sure of her until Kenneth appeared on the scene. Now that he was back, James could sense her torment. Who could blame her? Certainly not James. But her reaction to the summons changed the situation drastically. He stood up, surprising Sonia whod been sitting there in a stuporlike trance. Reaching for her hands, he drew her to her feet. All right. About this divorce. How do you feel? She fought to keep back the tears. Honestly? He nodded. I think its horrible. All of it. I still love him and the memories weve shared. Hes done nothing wrong! I know, James murmured, hating to hear the truth. This isnt the case of right or wrong. The man is trying to do the decent honorable thing so we can get married, but I can see youre not ready for that. Im not. James heart plummeted. Does Kenneth know youve been served yet? H-he wasnt home when the officer came to the door. After his parents left for Maitama yesterday morning, he and Divine decided to go sight seeing with a bunch of Divines friends and their parents. They havent come home yet. Thats good. Sonia? . . .Lord. He couldnt believe what he was about to say. . . I tink u need time to see if your marriage will work again. Its the last thing I want. But on the other hand, I couldnt marry you if you werent totally in love wit me. Im going to bow out for a while. Wat? The horror on her face told him how much she cared. She began shaking her head, as if in a daze. Have I hurt u so badly? No...but while I was in Lagos, I had a lot of time to tink. Kenneth deserves a fighting chance to make you fall in love with him again. I want u to give him that chance. His words had obviously baffled her. But why? Because I dont want to win if I can only hav part of u. Im a greedy man, Sonia. I want the whole damn thing. I want yo love, free and clear. No regrets. No wat- ifs. She blinked. I want that, too. All right. If youre agreed, then Im going to put Emeka in charge of the company and move to Lagos where I can be with my family. No, James! She cried, rushing headlong into his arms. There has to be another way. There is no other way, Sonia, and we both know it. . . .All I can do now is leave our fate to destiny and hope u luv me enough. . . Three months, Sonia. That gives you and Kenneth enough time to decide if youre going to stay married. She looked panicked. But I cant bear to let you go! And...and its not fair to you. He seized on those words shed thrown out like a lifeline. His response, though, was calm and measured. If you havent noticed, Im a big boy. I can take care of myself. Id be happier if I could be with you, but he was there first. If he hasnt ignited that old fire by the end of three months, then Ill know youre all mine. She lifted her hands to his cheeks, her eyes tender and adoring. Youre so wonderful, I love u wit all my heart, James. How will I stand it witout u? . . .You took the words right out of my mouth, Sonia. . . Im counting on your not being able to stand it. Now, before I forget all my noble intentions, lets get out of here. Wait. She moistened her lips nervously. If Im really going to go through wit this, then I should give u back your ring. A wave of pain staggered James. Youre right. Ill follow you home. He knows its sitting in your jewelry box. Hell never believe youre serious if u keep it there. Wen its gone, hell call off d divorce. Thats what you want him to do. . . .Thats what I want him to do. No pressure. Then youll have a chance to find out youre in love with me, Sonia Brown. And the sooner u do that, the better. . . Hold me for a minute, she begged, burrowing into him. Im so frightened. Wat if u meet sum1 else in d meantime? Do u honestly believe that could happen? . . .Oh, Sonia.u dont hav a clue about d depth of my feelings..... episode 35
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