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Tears of a bleeding hearts Episode 11
Chris, you are the only guy I have ever known. If it’s through sex I got infected, then it’s from you” Alice said. Chris quickly held Alice’s hand and led her outside the house. He didn’t want his mother to hear anything about the test. “Look, you need to keep your voice down! My mother is in there” Chris said. “Chris, I’m not in the mood for your mum’s drama, I need answers!!” Alice said, raising her voice. Chris took #5,000 from his pocket and gave it to Alice. Take this and go home. I promise to be at yours tonight so we can talk about it. Please do this for me.” Chris said. “Chris, if you don’t show up, you won’t like what will happen next” Alice cautioned him. “This test result is just as important to me as it is to you so trust me on this, I will be there” Chris reassured her. Alice walked out on him, she was still sobbing a little. Interestingly, Chris seemed unruffled by the news. It was like he was already aware of his HIV status. He was actually not bothered the fact that he could be dying; he was more concerned about keeping the news away from his mother. As Chris walked back towards house, he saw Mansa running out. He tried asking where she was going but Mansa pointedly ignored him and left the house. Mrs Bernard came out soon after but she was too late to stop Mansa from running. She was already gone.“Prostitute! Witch! Come back here and you will see. Hypocrite!” Mrs Bernard shouted as she came out. “Mum, what is it? Chris asked. “Chris, can you imagine? That girl is pregnant.” His mother said. “Mansa? Pregnant? Chris asked ” And who is responsible for her pregnancy? He continued. “That’s what the idiot is refusing to tell me, she just ran out while I was asking.” Mrs Bernard said. “Mum, let’s wait for her to return. Kuu and I will talk to her” Chris suggested. “You better do” Mrs Bernard said and went back into the house with Chris. Chris again was not surprised at the news that Mansa was pregnant. It was either he was already aware or he was just not bothered. Mansa on the other hand, just ran into the church room and knelt before the altar crying. She looked up to the heavens and began praying as tears ran down her cheeks. Her prayer was so loud that Obed who was sitting on one of the pews heard everything she was lamenting about. Mansa didn’t even realise that Obed was sitting there. He was a new member of church and an organist. He joined the church just about a week ago but his exceptional talent immediately singled him out. He was also there to pray and was actually reading the bible when Mansa ran inObed was a regular guy but with a lot of charisma. It seemed like he was just perfect with everything he did. Obed was rather very secretive. No one knew where he came from or where he stayed. However, anytime his help was needed, Obed was not hard to find. He sat down and listened to Mansa. After a few minutes, Mansa went totally silent. She had stopped praying and was now lying beneath the altar. Obed stood up and went to her. He touched her hand and said “God, has heard your prayers. Wipe off your tears and be thankful to him instead” His hand felt cold and there was something about him that made Mansa feel that she had known him a long time. Much as he was a total stranger to Mansa, there was something about him that felt familiar. Mansa tried but she couldn’t figure out what it was so she left it, for now. His words were very comforting and assuring enough to make Mansa smile involuntarily, as if everything was alright To be continued…