The Betrayal: Part 2
Chike took a step closer, his eyes darting between Zainab and Tunde. “I don’t know what he’s been telling you, but this isn’t what it looks like,” he said, his voice defensive.
Zainab folded her arms, trying to keep her emotions in check. “Oh, really? Then explain why you were holding hands with her, laughing like you don’t have a fiancée waiting for you at home.”
“She’s just a business associate,” Chike said quickly. “We were finalizing a deal. That’s all.”
“Finalizing a deal,” Tunde repeated mockingly. “You must think she’s stupid, Chike.”
“Stay out of this,” Chike snapped at Tunde. “This is between me and Zainab.”
“No,” Tunde said firmly. “You made it my business the moment you started disrespecting her. Zainab deserves better than this—better than you.”
Zainab watched the two men, her heart pounding. She had never seen Tunde this angry before, and Chike looked like he was barely holding himself together.
“Zainab, don’t listen to him,” Chike pleaded. “You know how much I love you. Don’t let him poison your mind against me.”
Zainab shook her head. “You love me? Is this what love looks like, Chike? Sneaking around behind my back?”
“I made a mistake, okay?” Chike admitted, his voice growing desperate. “But it doesn’t mean I don’t care about you.”
Tunde stepped forward, his jaw clenched. “A mistake? You don’t deserve to even say you care about her. If you did, you wouldn’t have done this in the first place.”
Chike glared at Tunde. “And what about you? Acting like you’re some kind of saint. You’ve been waiting for an opportunity to steal her from me, haven’t you?”
“I didn’t have to wait,” Tunde said calmly. “You handed her over when you chose to betray her.”
Zainab held up her hands, her voice breaking. “Enough! Both of you!”
The two men fell silent, their eyes fixed on her. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.
“I need time to think,” she said quietly. “I can’t make any decisions right now. I just… I need space.”
Tunde nodded, his expression softening. “Take all the time you need, Zainab. I’ll be here when you’re ready.”
Chike frowned, but he didn’t argue. “I’ll give you time, too. But please, Zainab, don’t let this ruin everything we’ve built.”
Without another word, Zainab turned and walked away, leaving both men standing there. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions—anger, betrayal, and confusion. She didn’t know what the future held, but one thing was clear: her life would never be the same.
Who will Zainab choose? Can Chike earn her forgiveness, or will she find happiness with Tunde?
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