Tears of love

Tears of love

 

©Alegría Del Autor

 

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Dedication; This story is dedicated to all the single mothers and fathers out in the world, working hard, going through different suffering, and struggling to give their sons and daughters a good life. May the almighty God bless you all.

 

May you live long to eat the fruit of your labour.

 

Tears of Love

 

Chapter 1

 

Theme; Suicide Attempt

 

Témi pov

 

I throttle the car, change the gear, and increase the speed. The street was busy as usual. All the pedestrians were busy trying to get to their daily route.

 

As I increase the speed of the vehicle, the speedometer hits 250. I nearly crashed into a school bus, and all the crowds screamed in panic.

 

Do I care? Hell No! My car was making a creaking sound, and I could feel it overheating. Yet, I didn’t care. I had just one mission in my mind. To get the f**k out of this world.

 

I took a sharp corner, and my car nearly collided with another tricycle rider. “Go and die at home,” he cursed me.

 

I slammed my feet on the brake, making the tires screech, and I could feel myself burning anger. Not bothering to perch very well, I trudged out of the car, ready to pounce on the tricycle rider who had also stopped to face me.

 

All the passersby stood still, waiting to watch the scene that was about to unfold in front of them. All the food sellers beside the roadside averted their gaze from their goods and focused all their attention on us.

 

I could guess the reason for that. I’m a young, beautiful girl with round buttocks. I’m light in complexion and have green eyes which is rare in the world.

 

The attachment I used to make my hair was a long one, and it nearly touched the back of my leg. I was neither tall nor short. I’m just a girl with average height and well-shaped b**bs to compliment my status.

 

During my high school years, I won a beauty contest three times in a row. God created me well, yet my life isn’t perfect. That’s why all the pedestrians were staring at me.

 

They are wondering how a young twenty-one-year-old girl like me will beat a man in his early thirties. Besides, this is not the first time they would be helping me to solve a conflict.

 

I could feel the man’s desire to beat me as he moved closer to me, his eyes filled with rage. I’m sure he’s only stopping because of my beauty. Well, that’s man’s greatest weakness.

 

Under normal circumstances, I could have apologised for my carelessness. But now, I don’t care. Worst of all, he told me to go and die at home. How dare he?

 

I examined him from head to toe, wondering what I could do with him. I could feel all the pedestrians’ gaze on us, wondering what was going to happen next. I could feel their curiosity.

 

None of them attempt to ask us what happened. Well, I couldn’t blame them. This isn’t the first time they’ll have to settle a dispute between me and any driver or being. In a nutshell, they recognized me as a troublemaker.

 

I bit my lip to avoid screaming, and I could feel my tongue tasting blood. I hissed loudly and returned to my old, wrecked car.

 

I was a step away when I felt his hand grabbing my arm. I turned back and shouted, “You are the blind one that’s driving carelessly. I have no right to apologise.”

 

 

Instantly, I saw his white eyeballs turning red, and they sent fear down my spine. At first, I thought of moving back. But that’s a useless attempt. Besides, I have been through the worst.

 

“Témi, you’ve been through the worst,” I assured myself. That means I wasn’t scared of him.

 

Clearing my throat, I said. “Mr Man, if you don’t have anything reasonable to say, just release my hand and let me go.”

 

I felt his palm land on my cheeks right away. He had just slapped me. Although this is not the first time I will be beaten by a man. The difference was that this came unexpectedly.

 

I had thought that he was lost staring at me and that he wouldn’t dare raise his hand at me. “Gosh!” I mumbled something and blinked twice to keep tears from falling from my eyes.

 

Before saying anything, I heard the man hiss loudly. “You are lucky that I was in my normal mood.” If not, I won’t hesitate to beat the crap out of you.” He said with a harsh tone.

 

Finally, he turned back and walked to his tricycle. “Did he just humiliate me?” I asked myself inwardly, and I found no answer. There’s no one to share my pains with.

 

Bending my head in shame, I opened my vehicle door and entered. I heard the pedestrians laughing behind me, and I clenched my fist in fury. It’s not their fault. Fawola caused all this sh*t.

 

I turned on the ignition and started my old car. It came to life with a roaring sound, and I put it in gear before driving like the crazy animal that I’m.

 

I’ve been suffering all my life, and now it’s time to end everything. I’m tired of living in this misery. If I had known, I wouldn’t have left my family’s house in Ekiti.

 

It has been ten years now, and I couldn’t point out a single thing except this old wrecked car. I wasn’t even the owner. It was given to me by a friend. I despise my life.

 

After driving for what seemed like forever, I finally reached my destination. It’s a place I have chosen to drown my sorrow, misery, and suffering. It’s a river.

 

I checked my wrist watch and I discovered that it was still a few minutes past eight. Nobody will think of coming to the river by this time of the day.

 

I have been patrolling here for the past few days, and I have known everything about the river. I looked around carefully, my eyes trying to locate any creature that might be lurking around.

 

After twenty minutes of sitting in the car with nobody in sight, I decided to step out. It’s time. Nothing will stop me this time around. It’s time to end this f****ng life.

 

I had made three different suicide attempts, and I failed. It is either I was seen on time and rushed to the hospital or something stopped me. But this time, nothing is going to stop me. I’m very sure of it.

 

I removed the jacket from my top and dropped it inside the car. I walked to the tank area and opened the cover. I shifted back a little, perhaps twenty feet away.

 

I brought out a lighter, put on the flame, aimed for the open tank, and threw it. The lighter went straight into the car tank. Instantly, the car went up in flames, and the force threw me back.

 

I didn’t care about the old pieces of crap. I was about to take my life, and I didn’t want to leave any of my property behind. You can call me a selfish being, but I don’t care.

 

It was a quiet area, which means people hardly came here. It’s the safest place on the river. So, I wasn’t bothered about the flame.

 

I undressed, leaving my pants and short singlet alone. When I came into this cruel world, I was born naked. That means I shouldn’t take anything from this world with me.

 

I strode closer to the burning vehicle, threw the clothes, and they went up in flames. Taking a deep breath, I walked closer to the river. I had suicide three times before, and I wasn’t scared of dying. Not anymore.

 

As I inched toward the river, I felt the cold air touching my face and naked body. It sent fear down my spine. Yet I shrugged it off. I’m ready to do this and nothing is stopping me.

 

As my first feet touched the river, I felt a hot tear slipping down my face. Finally, I’m about to meet my mom and other siblings in heaven.

 

“Dear Husband,” I muttered under my breath and walked closer to the deepest part of the river. Half of my body was now inside the river.

 

I continue, “Ryan,” and my tears increase. “Everything you touch, see, love, or knowledge shall perish in your own eyes. Death upon you all, just like everyone who advises you to make my life a living hell.” I cursed and drowned the rest of my body in the river.