The Silence Within

Chapter 63

There have been times when making a decision is so hard and every option she chose seemed to be the wrong one. She's in one of those moments when she does not know if she should tell her sister, Shola, that her husband, Dolapo, has been having an affair with her friend, Kiki. They would never have known had Dolapo not come over without knowing Kiki was having a housewarming party.

Kiki just got a house. A duplex in one of Lagos elite estate. It's a five bedroom apartment with two living room, a backyard pool, five en suites and a detached bathroom and a very exquisite interior design Lola admires. The source of money for such a home is still a mystery to Lola. Kiki's an orphan whose parents left a very good fortune for her but such fortune and her business can never give her such a home. Kiki threw a pool party which Lola had been very excited about because she will be able to flaunt one of her swimsuit from. The suit accentuated her willowy figure and displayed flaunted her toned legs. She was sure she would turn heads.

There was music that played at the loudest volume from large stereos. About fifteen guests were invited. So, the event was intimate and fun. There was enough to drink, from non-alcoholic to the most expensive alcoholic drink. Kiki had insisted she bring Joshua with her. It gave her a foreign feeling to finally introduce him to her circle of friends. She seldom speaks about him to them. He have an easy flow with everyone like he knew them. He fell right into the setting like he belonged there and she admired that about him.

She needed to use the bathroom. Grabbing a glass of brandy on the way inside, she winked at the men who stared at her. The nearest bathroom was at the end of the hallway. Hushed voice came from the living room. One was urgent while the other sounded confused. They were so familiar which chilled her bones. At first, she assumed her ears were playing games with her but as she stepped closer to the living room, the owner of the voices came into view. Shock elicited a tiny gasp from her. Dolapo held Kiki's little frame against his muscular body. What is Dolapo doing in Kiki's home?

"You should not be here. You have to leave." Kiki said, her voice urgent and she urged his unyielding body to the door.

"Why?" He sounded confused and perplexed.

"Everyone is here." She tried not to scream from frustration and his stubbornness. "I am throwing a housewarming party. Lola. Deola. Joshua. Every one of my friends are here except Osasere. You have to leave. You should have called before coming."

"I missed you, babe" He wrapped his hand around her small waist, his voice becoming very low and hoarse. "I wanted to surprise you"

Kiki appeared flustered by his comment. "That's so sweet of you but we met yesterday."

"But we did not" He fingered the bow of her thong as he nibbled her earlobe.

"As much as I would love to do this now, this is not the right time." She giggled pushing him away gently. "You have to go, baby. You do not want to ruin everything after nearly a year." A year! A fucking whole year? Dolapo and Kiki have been having an affair for that long? Her blood simmered.

He groaned. "Alright." He lowered his lips to hers.

That felt like the perfect time to step in. She balled her fist, feeling rage creep into her. "For how long has this been going on?" She growled.

"Jesus Christ!" Kiki shrieked, jumping away from him. The paleness of their faces, as white as snow, was something she loved. That look of astonishment pleased her.

"Oh my God! Oh my God!" Lola chanted like a mantra. She can't believe this! What the hell's happening? For how long? Right under their noses and they could not smell it. The thoughts made her lose her grip on the thread of sanity she held unto. A myriad of emotions sprinted through her. Betrayal. Ire. Shock. "You bitch!" She screeched, sending the glass of brandy against Kiki. Kiki cried out as the glass crashed against her the side of her face. "How could you?" Anger blinded her.