True love breeds trust

I called mom to come and pick me up. Though at work, she had to lay all aside and come for me. I didn’t bother Kenny but I promised myself to call him as soon as I reached home. I had to trust him, whether I liked it or not. Mom was in time. When I saw her, I dropped down and cried. She didn’t ask me why…she let me cry and later helped Suzie, Angel, and me into the car. We were silent all the way…I couldn’t leave Suzie behind because of Angel. At least, Kenny would afford to live alone.

In the next one hour, we were home. My siblings were not there. I showed Suzie to her room, and still, mom didn’t ask me what had gone wrong. She prepared us some fast meal. I ate, and dragged myself off to take a rest. I felt I carried a lot on my shoulder…but when I woke up later, I felt a kind of relief that I had not felt in a while. Mom was still home playing with Angel.

“Where is Suzie?” I asked her.

“She too, needed to take a rest.”

“Okay…”

“So, explain.”

“I messed up mom. All in the name of revenge.” I went on to narrate to her the ordeal. She was not shocked at every single detail I said. She listened keenly, and kindly. When I was done, she cleared her throat to speak.

“That man you messed up with. Is he Johnny again?”

‘Yes.”

“I know him. When I spotted him at your wedding, I clearly knew him. He is not positive as he thinks.”

“Really? How do you know?”

“He just has the mentality that he is positive since he once forced himself on a girl who never loved him. That girl is Miss Nancy’s daughter…you remember Miss Nancy?”

“Yes.”

“Yeah. They were good friends right from high school, and when the girl visited him one day, to help her with some homework, rumour has it that he forced himself on her.”

“Mom, you sure he is the one?”

“Yes. Try asking your husband. He must know that story since that man was even imprisoned, for just five months though. Since Anna, Miss Nancy’s daughter was not satisfied, she went on to text him that she was HIV positive, and so he should start taking his ARV’S. He first doubted her, until she texted him that if you doubt me, go and test. Sorry for him, he didn’t do the test. Anna is negative. She got married last month.

“Oh my! I still think it’s not Johnny mom.”

“It’s him. The day they imprisoned him, Miss Nancy asked me to escort her to the prison and make a statement and I remember his face. Then living knowing that he is infected somehow perturbed his mind…and he was taken to Mathare where he was treated and advised to start his medication.

Nancy told us all these things a few months ago, before she got married. She was also revenging. She loved seeing him living in a state of fear, and not proud of himself. So, my dear girl, you are okay. However, revenge is not good. Always leave it to the Lord. Whatever the situation maybe…please…I advised you to always pray, for your marriage, and for your man. That’s the best revenge you can do.”

I must tell you I was excited. I had learnt my lesson the hardest way. Even though I had messed up, it appeared like God has not left my side yet. I gave Kenny a break for two days, I called him on the third day. I was glad he picked.

“Hi.”

“Hello.”

“Honey, I just wanted to apologize to you. Can we meet and talk?” I asked

“It’s fine. When?”

Tell me when.”

“In the evening.”

“Okay, where?”

“I’ll pick you up from your mama’s place. Remember to pack everything. This is all I was waiting for, your apology.” He said. Later, when I ended the call, I couldn’t help but call mom, and tell her I was going home that evening. She was happy for me. I called Lindsay too.

“See, that must be true love. I told you my brother loves you.” We both laughed about it, and later I jazzed her what I had learnt from mama.

“Is there a way you can talk to Johnny, and convince him to go test. Or maybe asking about a Nancy girl.”

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“Nancy sounds familiar. I remember reading somewhere in his old books that he hates Nancy. That should be a true story. I’ll talk to him. I’ll be happy to see him free.”

“And will you get back to him?”

“Not after you slept with him. I don’t date men who sleep with my best friends. You owe me an apology by the way.”

“But he was not your man.”

“Yeah, but he is my ex. I can’t date or sleep with your ex girl. Apologise,”

“I’m sorry bestie. I regret all my stupidity.”

“Good girl. Now prepare yourself. Wear your best perfume and slay mama clothes. Will check on you over the weekend. And hey, remember to love that little boy like your own. I’m very sure you will like him he is cute and lovely. Never let him realize that you are not his mama.”

“Is he already home? What is his name?

“Yes. He is Andrew.”

“I promise.”

“Okay and another thing…”

“Yes..”

“Make my brother a full man tonight…give him full happiness okay?”

“I will.”

‘Okay bye.”

I was now ready for anything. I couldn’t wait for the evening. And just before it approached four, I knelt down and asked God to forgive me for the adultery I had committed. I further thanked him for saving me and my marriage and by the time I opened my eyes, I felt new, and whole.

By the time Kenny came, Suzie was done preparing Angel. As soon as I heard the car hoot, I dashed out of the house like a mad person, opened for him and ran straight in his arms.

“I’m so sorry love.” I said, with tears in my eyes.

“It’s fine Dee. To some extent, I’m to blame. I should have explained to you. I shouldn’t have let my fears of how you would react take control of me for a full month. With my behavior, it was enough for you to confirm that I was cheating. But to be honest, I have never loved any other girl like the way I love you…and can never trade you for anything.” He kissed me on the lips. I needed it to be long, and passionate…but he whispered that somebody in the car was watching. I peeped through, and I saw Andrew.

“Oh little boy, come on, give mummy a hug.” I told the boy. He was still very young, and innocent. I fell in love with him already. When Kenny saw Suzie coming with Angel, he went and carried her in his arms.

“I missed my sweet sugar.” He whispered as he gave her kisses all over her whole face and she laughed so dearly.

“It’s a family reunion. We are going out for dinner.” Kenny said as we got into the car and he started driving off. I called mom and told her we had left. She wished us the best…

The dinner was a fantastic one, as we laughed, and had fun…by the time we got home, we were too tired and exhausted. Kenny took Andy to his room and so did Suzie to Angel. I ran to the bathroom and jumped into the bath tab. Ken was with me in a few minutes. He stared at me romantically, as he undressed himself. This reminded me of the first day I met with him, before I conceived Angel.

“I missed you like crazy…” he said as he joined me. We kissed and within a short time, he was pulling me closer.

‘Aren’t you scared?” I asked in a whisper.

‘Of what?”

“Of infecting you?”

“He smiled, and stared straight in my eyes.

“It was all a prank. Johnny’s girlfriend must have pranked him. We were so stupid to believe her. The day you left, I went back to Johnny and told him the only way I can forgive is by him testing for HIV, because he had never…and guess what, the results were negative.”

“Wow!”

“Yes. We didn’t believe it. We moved to another clinic and the same news. We forgot about everything and hugged. He called his ex. Whom he asked why she lied…and the girl told him it was revenge..”

“What!” I acted surprised.

“Yeah..honey, do you think revenge is always the best way to go?”

“I’m sorry, but it isn’t.”

“Yeah, true. So we are safe…let’s just try not to make another baby, because next year, I want you to go back to university.”

‘What! Honey!”

‘Yes. Next year…you will apply at KU, I have connections there. I always love to fulfill my promises. “ he pulled me closer. Tears filled my eyes..i was happy, he was happy, we were happy.

FIVE YEARS DOWN THE ROAD

True love breeds trust…because Kenny loved me truly, he gave me another shot of trust… trust breeds loyalty. Because of the trust I have for him, and he has for him, we made it a hobby to be loyal to each other. Loyalty breeds commitment…we are both committed to our marriage, and to success. Commitment breeds self-control. I’m young, educated, above all, I’m attractive and my husband is rich, humble and attractive too. However far we may be away from each other, because of commitment, when love calls, we control it, until we meet. Been up and about with school staff, but yes…the journey is done now…. Self-control breeds marriage. Oh how we treasure this marriage! Oh how!!!! Marriage breeds a life time partner, accompanied with everlasting love. I found myself a Kenny, a bestfriend…a life long partner. We love each other too deeply.

Today is my graduation day, and we are celebrating our sixth aniiversary. In six years with Kenny, I have learnt all the above virtues. It has not been us, it has been God, together with our family and friends…When someone asks me about revenge, I can easily knock that person’s head off. Revenge almost costed my life, and my marriage, and my future, and my happiness. Just imagine if Johnny was really infected. Hmm!