Matrimony Of Secrets – Episode 4

Matrimony Of Secrets – Episode 4

© Jennifer Godwin

Evelyn fondled her fingers in fear as Ken dressed up for work, she didn’t know how best to present the issue of adopting another woman’s child, she didn’t get the chance to tell him about it the previous night because he came back very late from work, what if Ken refuses to go along with her, would she ever have any baby? all these questions ran through in her mind until she noticed Ken mutter something about leaving for work.

“Sweety, am leaving for work now, take care of yourself for me” He said as he picked up his briefcase.

“Ken, there is something i would like to talk to you about, it is something that will make me happy, something that will make us happy, please don’t say no to it” She said removing the duvet she covered herself with.

“What is it Evelyn? can’t it wait till I come back from work, am running late” He sighed.

“Come on Ken, my father is the owner of that company and you can choose not to go to work for a week and nobody will question you” She hissed at him, what was even up with him and work.

“Yea, I know that your father is the owner of the company but that shouldn’t make me lazy, the way I handle the company even as am under your father shows how I will also run my own company if I eventually get it” He replied her sitting down.

“Alright then, you are free to leave” she eyed him getting up from the bed.

“Aaaaah, Evelyn, what kind of a wife did I get married to? alright, am sorry for not trying to listen to you, can you now tell me what is bothering you?” he hit his head with his palm.

“I want us to adopt a baby, ken” she finally blurted out.

“What? are you crazy? you want us to adopt another person’s child? what if the baby has a trace of madness or even a thief? are you even hearing yourself?” Ken yelled.

“Stop yelling at me Ken, I long to carry a baby in my hand and feed it with milk and cereal, I long to see a baby running around this huge house, I long to hear a baby’s voice, I long to hear it call me mommy, if you don’t want all these things Ken, I want them” She sobbed.

“All these are not enough to bring in another person’s child into our home, if you are feeling lonely then report back to work, after all you are perfectly fine, you didn’t have a miscarriage yesterday, I don’t want to ever hear you talk about any nonsense adoption again, you should be looking for a solution to your incessant miscarriages and not talking poo about adopting a baby, am out of here” he yelled again dashing out of the house.

“Ken, you are hurting me the more, my heart is burning” She sobbed as she watched the retreating figure of her beloved husband.

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“Why is your face like this my Apple? did you have a fight with Ken?” Mr Thompson asked.

“Yes Dad, just because I told him that I would like to adopt a baby since I can’t have one, but he refused, he said all manner of things to me” She sniffed.

“What was the reason he gave you?” he asked further.

“Genetic traits” she hissed.

“He is right my daughter, adopting another person’s child is risky, what if the baby was given birth to by a mad woman or by an armed robber? come on Evelyn think about it, your husband is right this time” He concluded.

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Ken got down from his car with the flowers he bought for Evelyn, he knew that he had hurt her with his words, she was hurting so bad from her series of miscarriages and yet he added to her pain, what kind of a husband was he? he entered the house having it in mind to apologise to her and even agree to go along with the adoption.

“Welcome Ken, your food is in the kitchen, all you have to do is to microwave it and eat” Evelyn sneered getting up from the sofa.

“wait Eve” Ken muttered hugging her from the back “Am sorry Eve for shouting at you, for saying those hurtful words to you, for reminding you of your predicament, please forgive me, I never meant to hurt you” He apologised.

“Where were you Ken? you left the house because we had a little quarrel, I cooked every night waiting for you to return but you never showed up” she replied turning around to hit his chest softly.

“Am sorry my love, I was at bayelsa state, the project going on there has not been completed, and you know that am the only person fit for that project, that was why your father sent me there” He replied brushing off her hair from her face.

“Unbelievable, you mean Dad sent you to another state even knowing that we had issues? and you didn’t even decline, Ken you are impossible” she hit his chest the more.

“Am sorry baby, please forgive me and to show you how remorseful I am, I have agreed to adopt a baby, since that is the only thing that can make you happy” He smiled at her.

“Are you for real? we can adopt a baby? we will have a baby running around our house?” She asked to be sure that she heard him well.

“Yes Eve, but we will have to carry out a thorough investigation before adopting any child” He replied taking her back to the sofa,

“That is not a problem at all Ken, I will call the matron right away and tell her to expect us tomorrow, thank you so much Ken, I love you” She muttered softly.

“Evelyn, this the first time since we got married that you are ever telling me that you love me” he brought her face up.

“Believe me Ken, I love you, I know we have circumstances surrounding our marriage, but I have grown to love you” She softly said caressing his hands.

“I love you too Eve” He said as he claimed her mouth in a kiss.

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“Maxwell how are you doing?” The old man asked his son.

“Dad am fine, what of mommy?” He Asked

“Your Mom is fine, she has gone to the mall, what of Angela and the kids?” He asked again.

“Dad they are fine, but you know Angela and her troubles, she was still complaining of my coming back earlier” he let out a sigh.

“I called her the other day and told her to give you time, if everything works out as we planned, and we get the money from Evelyn’s father, Angela would still be the first to spend the money” The old man sneered.

“Dad leave Angela, let’s talk about Eve, when are we getting the money? I need to get back to my life” He muttered.

“Soon son, the money will come to us soon, but before then follow my instructions” He grinned.

To be continued

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