Tare

Tarila left right after Sotonye's burial, I've tried contacting me but she wants nothing to do with me.

I remembered our last conversation "You know Sotonye and I might have had a happy marriage if you hadn't brought Princess along" she glared at me.

"Tari... " I started but she cut me off.

"No! It's Roselyn to you. This is somehow all your fault. You're happy now aren't you? You have succeeded in killing him" she spat.

Vanessa turned to Tari "That's enough, he's grieving. You're not the only one who is hurt Tarila. Everyone here is... " Vanessa said.

"No... I hope you're happy Tare. I never want to see you again" she hissed and walked away.

I never saw her again after that day, all efforts to contact her proved fruitless till today.

Tarila was sitting two seats away from me, she looked genuinely happy. That wasn't all, she was pregnant. Her baby bump was very visible, she looked very beautiful.

Vanessa and Alfred were pronounced husband and Wife, all through the ceremony my eyes were on woman.

Tarila only noticed me at the reception "Tare... " she smiled a little.

"How are you?" I sighed looking around uncomfortable. She wouldn't have come back if not for her sister's wedding.

"I'm fine, you don't look bad yourself too" she said. I nodded politely and turned to leave. She had found herself another man and she's happy. Time to move on with your life Tare.

"Tare... Wait. Let's talk, please" she called after me.

I turned to look at her expectantly.

"I shouldn't have blamed you for your brother's death. I was being irrational, I'm sorry." She said.

"It doesn't matter, it's in the past" I replied. It had hurt like hell though, hearing that from her that day.

"Let's start over, this isn't what Soty would have wanted. If you want to be part of our lives, you're welcome" she said her hand rubbing her bump.

My eyes widened "Sotonye?" I asked.

"Yes" she replied.

Of course, she and Soty were having an affair before his death. "I want to be part of your lives" I smiled.

Tari smiled "You know where to find me" she said and turned away to leave.

I smiled, there might be hope after all.