crislyn:

That would be pretending she is not hurt. Michael and Amara are not the kind of people you do that with that will realise their mistake, they r too hardened for that sort of pretense. They deserve what they r getting. [/b]Wearing bum short and crop top upandan is her living her life[/b] because she is been living to please others, doing what is acceptable to her husband and trying to be a role model for Amara. It takes an extremely strong woman not to have poisoned that silly man to death or do worse than Claire is doing now.

@bolded, i'm sorry, i just didnt know that wearing crop tops and bumshorts is now the new way of living. Pls pardon my ignorance jhor

Wow, finally 'Uncle Mike' has received some sense. Nice job PamelB.

First time to comment. Nice job Pamelab

pamelB, thumbs up

Chumzypinky:

@bolded, i'm sorry, i just didnt know that wearing crop tops and bumshorts is now the new way of living. Pls pardon my ignorance jhor

Hey...blame that on his/her cultural milieu in relation to ethnography

Chumzypinky:

@bolded, i'm sorry, i just didnt know that wearing crop tops and bumshorts is now the new way of living. Pls pardon my ignorance jhor

However you choose to live your life by doing what makes you happy is how it should be!...Because you don't see it that way doesn't make it wrong or make u right. You don't expect everyone to behave like you. Respect people's choices, even if it doesn't go well with you!

The story don tire me.

crislyn:

However you choose to live your life by doing what makes you happy is how it should be!...Because you don't see it that way doesn't make it wrong or make u right. You don't expect everyone to behave like you. Respect people's choices, even if it doesn't go well with you!

People read prose with their cultural and belief system google or spectacle...that informs our hatred or love for a particular character...it is no big deal to air a view as we make a review of the work or each episode...all the same PamelB is a good writer in a class of her own

Chumzypinky:

do you know what being extra-nice to Amara and even caring, or rather pretending to care for her would do to Amara and Mike?
When she tends to Amara's feeding and pregnancy, but in a matured way and she doesnt have to start reminding them everytime what she went through in the hands of Michael. It will only make dem tink she's still hurting.
Wearing crop singlet and bumshorts upandan isnt going to solve any issues at all. Thats why i say she's not behavin matured at all

Partially you are right partially you are wrong.

As I said before, KARMA IS A BITCH @Amara.

I doff my cap for you. you did a perfect work on that slut's body @Chika.

Love your sense of judgement @Claire.

Hmmmmmmmmm @Micheal.

Continue @Phil and Enatel.

***Dancing shakiti bobo*** @PamelB's mother's health.

Literary piece of perfection @PamelB.

Chumzypinky:

do you know what being extra-nice to Amara and even caring, or rather pretending to care for her would do to Amara and Mike?
When she tends to Amara's feeding and pregnancy, but in a matured way and she doesnt have to start reminding them everytime what she went through in the hands of Michael. It will only make dem tink she's still hurting.
Wearing crop singlet and bumshorts upandan isnt going to solve any issues at all. Thats why i say she's not behavin matured at all

adonbilivit!!! I support Claire...I luv d way she's behaving... She shouldn't send dem atall!!!

Great piece of art,nice work PamelB.

PamelB:
Thank you all for your contributions and show of affection to my mum's health.
She's getting better now, though it's the reason why the story went on a break.
I thank those of us who understand and still kept the thread alive. I heart you all a lot.

Thanks and God bless you

Check out this related real life story, to this very beautiful work of art of urs...

https://www.nairaland.com/3953989/man-impregnates-sister-in-law-nasarawa

@times I see writers as prophets.

Enjoy your weekend, Cheers

hmmmm, pamelaB my writer,na so person go help you finish this story.why d delay in updates ni.


happy Sunday.

********

He watched her sign the papers, the last of the divorce papers, the property papers and the receipt to the house.
They were officially separated.
He had watched her send boxes downstairs immediately she returned from the movie premiere that morning. He didn't know when a driver came to pick them up but he had suddenly felt the emptiness already in the house.
His eyes suddenly went to his lawyer, James, who shook his head at him and went back to directing Claire on what to do.
He prayed silently that he had made a wise decision.

**********

"Thanks James. I better pick the rest of my things from my former room before my time runs up."

"I just want you to be happy."

"I'm happy James. Once again, thank you."

"You're welcome."

Claire stood up, adjusted her denim gown and left the sitting room. She had just her handbag, make up kit and a few underwears to pick up from the room. Chika had gone with the rest to the new house.
She climbed the stairs, a new feeling washing through her.
She just knew it, she had made the right decision.

She got to her room and met Ebere crying. They had not gotten the time to talk, or maybe, she didn't want to listen to the infidelity story of her husband.

"Ebere?"

The helper looked up and broke down automatically. Claire went to her and held her warmly

"It's okay. Ssshhh."

"I'm sorry. For....forgive me." She sobbed

"I know. I know. Stop crying."

She held Ebere comfortingly, searching for the right words to say to her.

"Let me go with you please."

"You will. But not now my dear, not now. The father of your child needs to take care of you. He needs to accept you and this child. Miles apart won't give you this. You need to stay here. I'll call you frequently and you have my house address."

"She'll kill me. She'll kill......"

"Nobody will kill you. I need you to think about all I've just said right now. Running from this house will do you no good."

She stood up and went to her table where she had dropped her handbag.
She brought out a bundle of cash and went back to the bed.

"Here. I need you to be healthy. Take care of yourself for me please."

Ebere nodded and found herself in her boss's embrace.

"You'll be fine okay? Now, come and help me send this bags downstairs before the sorceress descends on me here."

Ebere smiled.
She'd miss this woman.

*******

"I am really disappointed in you Mike. Even if you want to divorce your wife, must it be because of her sister? There are a thousand and one women out there Mike." James reprimanded angrily

"But the girl is pregnant."

"And so what? Were you blindfolded when you went digging into her well?"

They were outside the house, leaning on James' car. He was angry with Michael and he needed to ring some things in his head

"Did you ever think of what the society will say about you and the stupid girl who's happily destroying her sister's family? Did you think of what will be left of your image in the business world? The man who's a father figure to you, what will he say? Michael, you've really disappointed a lot of people."

Michael was about to respond when Ebere came out with a box and small kit, followed by Claire.

"Are you with my car key?"

"Yes madam."

"Alright."

She walked past the two men, straight to her car, without saying a word to any of them.
Ebere helped her put the bags in and shut the door.

"I go mizz you maram." Raheem said as he walked up to them.

"I'll mizz you too Raheem." She replied, mimicking his way of speaking causing Ebere and Raheem to laugh heartily.

"Just take care of yourself hmm?"

Raheem nodded.

"Open the gate then. Ebere, call me if something comes up."

Ebere nodded just as Raheem ran off to the gate.

Claire cast a long glance at what used to be her matrimonial home and with a sigh, she got into her car and drove out.

********

He watched her leave, pain and regret running in his head.
Tears pricked his ears and he looked away.




Is it too late for Michael?

prodekul:
hmmmm, pamelaB my writer,na so person go help you finish this story.why d delay in updates ni.


happy Sunday.

you can help me with it ma'am.


Happy sunday

today is not the crying day for mike,till tomorrow when all he worked for vanishes with the help of amara,a wife that can't cook

TOO LATE!!! he already lost a rare gem. and picked a non valuable stone. he will regret it. claire shudnt end up with phil just yet

The next thing will be that Claire married Phil.. I'm 100% sure that Michael will marry ebere.

Chai, my Clair but no worry it's for ur own good before one dog kills u with hrt attack, as for the dog (Michael) here comes ur doom
Wehdone ma

But to be honest Claire shouldn't have given up on her marriage... And Kelvin made things worst by encouraging Phil to go after Claire,what kind of brother and friend is He?

Yes Michael is a fool & swine for all the things he did to Claire... Is it now that Claire wants to be sexy? why didn't she do all that when she was married? how can a woman not know that she's pregnant?

Michael & Claire destroyed their marriage because they lack communication & trust. So I'm blaming them both for what is happening to them & I'm not in support of Claire divorcing her husband. If she had stood her ground when Phil was disturbing her maybe Phil won't even have the mind of going after her... What kind of married woman doesn't wear a wedding ring? One of the reasons why Phil fell for her so easily...

So Claire is finally out, well gud for her she can go to Phil n live happily ever after, for mike I tinks he deserves wateva evil d author wants to descend on him, for kelvin he is nt a gud guy in my opinion.
Mike made Claire d woman she s today, d woman Phil can look at.
Pls pamelb let thunder strike mike n amara, or beta yet Make him go broke or wateva let Claire live happily ever after, bt end dis story already its starting to get boring.

romanticnovella:
But to be honest Claire shouldn't have given up on her marriage... And Kelvin made things worst by encouraging Phil to go after Claire,what kind of brother and friend is He?

Yes Michael is a fool & swine for all the things he did to Claire... Is it now that Claire wants to be sexy? why didn't she do all that when she was married? how can a woman not know that she's pregnant?

Michael & Claire destroyed their marriage because they lack communication & trust. So I'm blaming them both for what is happening to them & I'm not in support of Claire divorcing her husband. If she had stood her ground when Phil was disturbing her maybe Phil won't even have the mind of going after her... What kind of married woman doesn't wear a wedding ring? One of the reasons why Phil fell for her so easily...

there u go hon.
Exactly my point. Claire also has her own fair share of d blame. Though Mike is a first class iiidddiioott

The story says UNITED IN BETRAYAL.
With time Mike and Claire will come back together.
Because in all of these betrayals, they will be united. Everyone will be united once again, both Claire and Amara.
All these will only make dem stronger and wiser.
UNITED IN BETRAYAL.
We've seen the BETRAYALS, remaining the UNITY.
#Myownopinion

PamelB:
you can help me with it ma'am.

Happy sunday

thanks for the permission.oooooooo

I think Amara will die during child birth.Just my tot.

Chumzypinky:

there u go hon.
Exactly my point. Claire also has her own fair share of d blame. Though Mike is a first class iiidddiioott

I just pray this story ends with mike & Claire coming back together.. Although I want something bad to happen to Amara because she's also responsible for this ordeal both couples are going through, if she had not opened that her cursed mouth to tell mike that Phil is in the same room with Claire,mike would have still been with Claire..

I don't know what to say, but i wish Clarie and Mike will come back together. They have come a long way for this to happen to them

romanticnovella:
But to be honest Claire shouldn't have given up on her marriage... And Kelvin made things worst by encouraging Phil to go after Claire,what kind of brother and friend is He?

Yes Michael is a fool & swine for all the things he did to Claire... Is it now that Claire wants to be sexy? why didn't she do all that when she was married? how can a woman not know that she's pregnant?

Michael & Claire destroyed their marriage because they lack communication & trust. So I'm blaming them both for what is happening to them & I'm not in support of Claire divorcing her husband. If she had stood her ground when Phil was disturbing her maybe Phil won't even have the mind of going after her... What kind of married woman doesn't wear a wedding ring? One of the reasons why Phil fell for her so easily...

mr man plz tuck that stupid thumb into your pocket. you didn't read where she was an orphan? where she had no motherly figure? or where she was married a virgin? I pray your daughter dies from domestic violence, then and maybe only then will you understand. I wonder how some people reason with their anus. stupid.

Chumzypinky:
The story says UNITED IN BETRAYAL.
With time Mike and Claire will come back together.
Because in all of these betrayals, they will be united. Everyone will be united once again, both Claire and Amara.
All these will only make dem stronger and wiser.
UNITED IN BETRAYAL.
We've seen the BETRAYALS, remaining the UNITY.
#Myownopinion

and mama ibeji has spoken.

"So are you happy?"

"I'm not. But I've got this feeling that I did the right thing and trust me, I'm not regretting it."

"What about Ebere? Don't you think you left her in harm's way?"

"Kel, I think leaving her back there was the right thing to do. Michael should come to terms that she's pregnant for him and he'll take responsibilities for his actions."

"Hmmm. I don't know what to say Claire. My head is spinning upon hearing this news. You know, I was hoping that somehow, you two can patch things up but........"

"Kelvin, I won't advice any woman to remain in such a marriage. It's not even an outsider but my sister, my baby sister, then my worker. And he's not showing remorse. If I stay, I'll be signing my death warrant because I'll die of heartbreak."

"I understand Claire. Did Chief call you?"

"He has not called, but I'm expecting his call."

"I spoke with him, he's not happy."

"I won't be happy if I'm in his shoes."

"But I took time to explain everything to him. His only word against you was that you didn't tell him."

"How could I kel? I was hoping for a miracle. I was thinking that I'll wake up one day and realise it has been a dream."

"Claire, just follow your heart. Know that I'll always support you in any decision you take."

"Thanks kelvin."

"You're welcome baby. I've got news."

"Hmmm. Tell me."

"Chief and I will be going to Edo next week for the introduction. We'll fix the big date after that.'

"Wow! This is great. A wonderful way to start my Monday. Congrats Kel."

"Thanks baby. And then a request. Don't say no."

"Hmmm. Lemme hear it."

"My wife will be needing your help with arrangements and wedding planning. I......."

"Say no more my dear. I'll call her up immediately."

"Oh wow! Thanks. You're a Darling."

"Anything for my best friend."

"Come join me for breakfast."

"Oops. Mine is getting cold. I'll talk to you after I've spoken to our wife."

They laughed and said their goodbyes.

Claire looked around her new room. It would take time getting used to it.
It was bigger and well decorated. She'll start afresh from here.
She survived Michael, she would survive any predicament.


********
She breezed into the sitting room happily, sighted Michael and ran to him, sitting on his laps excitedly.

"Thank you baby. I was angry and very moody yesterday that I couldn't come down to support you but don't worry. I'm here for you, forever and always. She's out of our lives for good and I'll never give you a reason to remember she ever existed." She pecked his forehead.

He looked at her.
Why the hatred? He had never seen a sister who hated her own blood the way Amara hates Claire. Why?
They have never been like that. Amara was sassy, yes, but she loved and respected Claire. What happened?

"Baby? You're not saying anything."

"Chief called me. He's not happy with me. Nobody is happy with me." He looked away

"It's okay. Its going to be hard for them to understand how much we love each other but with time, they'll see that our Union is made in heaven and they'll have no choice but to accept us. You love me and that is all I want for now."

His heart crushed into a thousand pieces upon hearing her last statement.
He shook his head.

"That's enough. Breakfast has been served." She stood up and pulled him up too

"I'm not hungry."

"I won't take that. We'll eat and go upstairs. We still have the hospital to go to plus you have to resume work. I don't want you thinking about anything right now. Let's go.'

He smiled.

"Who made breakfast?"

"Ebere did."

His smile turned sour as he walked behind her. He would give her time before he read the rules to her.
She would do the cooking in the house even if there are a thousand employees. He would give her time, yes.

***********
She finished her call with Gertrude, forwarded a text to Kelvin and switched her phone off.
Her phone has been ringing since morning, everyone wanted to get the juicy news from her. She wondered how people's personal life suddenly turns to a public opinion.
She was sure her socil media accounts would be flooding with messrges now.
Her phone would be off for now till she is ready to answer people's questions.


**********

Chantel tried again but the number was still switched off.
What kind of friend was she? She had gone on a date with her old time classmate and she wasn't there to support her friend on a day she needed attention the most.
She threw her phone on the bed and rushed to the bathroom.
She would go to the Njama house, Michael would know where she moved to. Or, she might be lucky and still find her in the house.

iamlynn:
mr man plz tuck that stupid thumb into your pocket. you didn't read where she was an orphan? where she had no motherly figure? or where she was married a virgin? I pray your daughter dies from domestic violence, then and maybe only then will you understand. I wonder how some people reason with their anus. stupid.

You must be very stupid for this comment... Who is this motherfucker? What's your problem? Are you mad or is something wrong with your head? I guess you are illiterate since you can't understand simple English.. I blamed both parties for destroying their marriage & you are here laying curses on my unborn child.. It is your own daughter that will die from domestic violence... Don't start what you can't finish,stupid asshole...