I paced the room nervously while twisting my Afro kinky hair. The act was executed in such precise strokes that, it seemed a sure way to find a solution to the mess we had created. I looked expectantly at Marcus, who seemed to be in a pensive mood.
Maybe we should just come clean and hope everyone understands," I finally said out of frustration, even though deep down, I knew that ship sailed a long time ago.
The stare Marcus gave me emphasised how confused I must have been to have suggested such a ludicrous idea. At this point, I had already blown far too many chances to confess anything worth forgiving. Marcus sat quietly near what used to be the fire place, unconsciously observing my uneven movements.
Those eyes that had seduced him that night. Tris is arriving this morning and you know that means trouble. Marcus finally processed the seriousness of the problem at stake. Why are you telling me this now? Did you know all this while that she was coming? I gave him an infuriating stare as I screamed back at him, "Stop shouting at me.
None of this is my fault. He turned just in time to see the mounting pain as it formed slowly on my face. I am just freaked out because the wedding is in two hours and this situation is so messed up. She is my sister for God's sake," I managed to speak amidst tears. It happened five years ago at the Coast Globe resort. My cousin, Tris had just closed a huge deal for her company, and they in turn rewarded her dedication with a fully paid trip for two at the resort.
