Laura like a whirlwind rushed into the kitchen to bring a bottle of wine for her and her best friend who is undeniably her scuttlebutt pal. She almost took a spill but she immediately maintained her balance, she then walked carefully to her friend.
“Here,” Laura said dropping the glasses and the bottle of wine. She carefully filled the glasses and offered Grace a glass of wine.
“How are you doing?” Grace said immediately Laura sat down.
“Please, quit the intro. You said you wanted to tell me something.” Laura said impatiently as she adjusted her body to move closer to Grace.
“Is anyone at home? Or it I…”
“It is just my sister. Now please, don’t leave my ear itching, just tell me already.” Laura interrupted.
“Hm..” Grace sipped her wine, her eyes drifted to the new art hanging on the wall. She wanted to talk about the art but she couldn’t stand Laura piercing eyes. “It is about Paul, he has been having an affair after his wife traveled out of the state for business. In fact, I think it is before his wife's departure.”
Laura gasped, and she quickly covered her mouth. “You mean Paul, my Husband's brother? Ha. I never thought of him that way. How did you know?”
“Trust me. I have been in this game for a while.” She paused and lowered her voice to a whispering tone. “I have been seeing him with a woman, and not just seeing, I am sure he is having an affair with her.”
Laura shook in her in disbelief. “Unbelievable, Men are never satisfied.”
“That is not even the juicy part.” Grace emptied the wine in her mouth. “Refill my glass, my friend, before I tell you.”
Laura willingly filled the glass like an obedient puppet, she watched as Grace took a sip.
“He has impregnated her” Grace quickly said between her teeth. Laura exclaimed immediately.
“Did I just hear that Paul impregnated her?” Mary, Laura's sister, voiced out. The two women turned to Mary who already quickly took a seat beside them. There was a moment of silence as Grace refused to continue.
“C’mon. Why the silence?” Mary said. “I happen to know one or two things myself, at least, I know I have been seeing him with a woman” She paused, as she watched Laura and Grace stared at her in shock. “Hm, but I hope it is not a scuttlebutt that she is pregnant for him, because I don’t think she is.” Mary quickly added.
“Hey lady, so you think I now tell lie, you think I go around to scuttlebutt? Listen. You’re just a lady and you are yet to marry.” Grace swallowed her spit, maintaining her anger. “I can tell that she is pregnant, I can see the changes. Very soon, you will notice the big belle.”
Mary didn’t hesitate to go take a glass from the kitchen, she poured herself some wine.
“Where did you get that art? This is my first time seeing it.” Grace finally said.
Laura sighed and relaxed on the sofa, she watched as the clock ticked, she knew her husband would not be back anytime soon. She readily searched for her phone. “I can’t believe my husband does not know about this. I need to call him.” She said disregarding.
“We only know for sure that he is having an affair but we don’t really know if he has impregnated her.” Mary emphasized her doubt, she heard has Grace gave a slight ‘ugh’ but she ignored it.
“I have seen with my own eyes and it is something that..” Grace was saying this before she got interrupted by the doorbell alarm.
“I’ll get it.” Laura volunteered.
Grace and Mary stared in cynicism as Paul walked in with a pregnant woman, one would barely notice it if one didn’t pay attention.
“Speaking of the devil.” Mary muttered into Grace’s ear.
Laura's eyes met with Grace’s and Mary’s, she gave them eyes that says ‘Is she the one?’ While Grace returned an eye that says ‘yes. That is what we were talking about.’
“I told you that she was pregnant.” Grace whispered victoriously.
Paul and the woman sat down, Paul looked around like he was looking for something. “I thought your husband will be back from work.”
“Oh. No. He is not yet back.” Laura sat down in her former position. “Pardon me. This is my friend, Grace and who is this?” She asked impatiently.
“This is Rose, my wife's cousin. She wanted to say hi to your husband before she leaves.” Mary brought two glasses of wine for them. “Thank you, Mary.” He appreciated it and then continued.
“She is an explorer. She came here some months ago for a tour and since my wife is not around, I was responsible to show her around.” Paul stated.
“It is nice meeting you.” Rose politely said with a smile.
Laura who still can’t believe that she had believed the rumour, said. “Oh. Really? I can send your regards to him. Do you want to wait for him?”
“I’ll be going now. I have a flight to catch. Please do send my greetings.” Said Rose.
Grace and Mary watched as Paul and Rose stood up and leave. They were still in glumness, disappointed at themselves. Laura who escorted them came back to sit with them.
“Grace. Such scuttlebutt!” Laura exclaimed.
Grace disgracefully pick up her wine. “My bad. Next time, I would be careful and be sure.” She sipped.
“Hm. At least, I didn’t say she was pregnant for him.” Mary defended herself.
𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈..
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