“You didn’t see that coming, did you?” “Still no answer.” Cunnel sighed. “She came with triplets, bro. triplets and the whole world was there to see it. Chik turned his head slowly. I planned that wedding for months. I know. I invited her to sit there and watch me move on. Kunnel didn’t say anything. She came not crying, not broken, but with three sons. Chik rubbed his eyes hard.
How is that possible? Connell leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. That’s what everyone’s asking now. You said she was barren. You divorced her because of that. And now she has children. Not one, three. Chik’s chest tightened. But she never got pregnant while we were together. Did you ever get tested? Cunnel asked quietly.
Chik didn’t reply. I’m serious. Kel said. Did you? I didn’t need to. She was the one who needed to. She was the one without a child. Cunnel turned sharply. Says who? You. Your mother. Gossip. You just assumed. Chik’s voice cracked. She never argued. Because she loved you. Kunnel said. She was loyal.
She believed in you. She didn’t want to fight. Chik swallowed hard. She begged me not to leave. She cried and said we could still try. I called her cursed. I told her to get out. Connell was silent for a moment. Then he said, “Now the truth is staring at you and the whole world is watching.” Outside cameras were flashing. Social media was exploding.
Videos from the wedding were already online. People were sharing pictures of Gozi stepping out of the black Rolls-Royce. Clips of Adora dropping her bouquet and walking out were everywhere. Hash and Goza returns. Hash triplets at the wedding. Hashchik exposed. Some comments were mocking. Some were shocked, others were angry.
But one thing was clear. Chik was trending for the wrong reason. Later that evening, back at Go’s house, Amarka sat on the couch with her phone reading out loud. “Listen to this one,” she said. “This woman is a true queen. She didn’t shout. She didn’t fight. She just showed up with God’s answer.” Goi smiled gently while feeding the boys.
I didn’t do it for the world to clap. I just wanted him to see. Amaka looked up. Well, now he has seen and not just him. Everybody. Goi lifted one of the babies onto her lap. Do you think he feels anything? Oh, he feels it. Am said. Pride doesn’t protect anyone from disgrace. There was a knock on the door. Go turned. Who could that be? A marker stood up.
Let me check. She opened the door slowly and her eyes widened. Ow. Chike. froze. She stood up slowly, placing the baby in the walker. Chik walked in looking nothing like the man from the wedding.His shirt was untucked. His eyes were red. His lips were dry. He held his cap in his hands like a school boy coming to beg his head mistress.
Goi,” he said softly. She didn’t speak. He looked around the room and saw the children playing. One of them looked up and smiled at him. “Hi, uncle.” Chik’s heart twisted. “I didn’t come to cause trouble,” he said. “I just needed to see you to say something.” Mosi folded her arms, her face calm. “I ruined everything,” Chik said, eyes lowering.
