The soft noises coming out of the bedroom made Stella come to a halt and listen as she clicked the door open. She recognized the first one as her husband's and a female voice ensued which sounded familiar.
She couldn't believe her ears and hoped she was daydreaming. It couldn't be? Another woman in the house?
She removed her wig and flung it on the sofa as well as her purple handbag. She stormed the bedroom with clenched fists, ready to pounce on whosoever was in the bedroom with her husband.
Her husband and his lover who happened to be their neighbour's daughter Clara jumped to their feet and quivered like leaves rustling In the wind. They were terrified as if they had seen a ghost.
Her breathing increased rapidly as she glared at them covering their bodies with the duvet. They pleaded with their eyes as she curled and uncurled her fists.
Clara was ashamed and hid behind her husband who stood frozen to death. Tears shimmered in her eyes as she thought of what to do but no idea came to her mind.
"How long have you two been sleeping with each other? she asked, with gritted teeth. None of them answered and she screamed, "How long? Will you answer me?"
"Just today. I swear," her husband said, in a trembling voice. "It's our first time, believe me."
"Really?" her brows quirked and she darted a glance at Clara.
"I am sorry, ma. It won't happen again," Clara pleaded to cry.
She folded her arms and stared at them in disbelief. She found it hard to believe it was their first time and she didn't care if it was.
What mattered was she had caught them herself and no one had told her about it.
"I am yet to believe this happened. Maybe it's all a dream and I should wake up from it." She pinched herself.
"We are truly sorry. Please, forgive us." Her husband went down on his knees.
"Is there anything I haven't done for you as a wife? I have been submissive and obedient as a wife, performing my duties and carrying out my roles as your wife." She pointed a finger at him. "After everything, this is what I get in return." Her voice choked in tears.
"It would never happen again. I promise." She had her husband say.
"Oh! Yes, it won't." She nodded and brought out the wedding band on her finger. "Here, I no longer need it." She threw it on the bed.
"Stella!" Her husband exclaimed in surprise.
"Goodbye." She muttered and raced out of the bedroom.
Her cheeks were wet with tears as she picked up her handbag and wig. She was going to come back for her luggage later but at the moment she needed to leave for her mental health.