"A mother's reckoning"
Oluwagbenga Abiola@oluwagbengaabiola322369
2 months ago
"A Mother's reckoning"
Chapter 2: "Beneath the Surface"
Maya's eyes locked onto the phone, her mind racing with the ominous words. "You'll never be able to protect them." She felt like she was drowning in a sea of fear, unable to breathe.
As she turned to her children, she saw the innocence in their eyes, the trust they had in her. Aria's smile, Lila's giggle, and Kael's curious gaze all pierced her heart. She knew she had to shield them from the darkness gathering around them.
But as she delved deeper into her husband's secrets, Maya discovered a web of lies and deceit. His late-night meetings, the whispered phone calls, the hidden messages on his phone. Each revelation felt like a knife twisting in her gut.
One night, as she was tucking the children into bed, Maya noticed something strange. Aria's eyes seemed to hold a hint of fear, Lila's smile appeared forced, and Kael's gaze seemed to bore into her soul. It was as if they knew something she didn't.
And then, just as she was about to leave the room, Maya saw it. A small, almost imperceptible nod from Aria. A nod that spoke volumes. A nod that said, "We know, Mother. We know."
Maya's heart skipped a beat. What did they know? And how could she protect them from the secrets that threatened to destroy their family?
Written by Abiola Oluwagbenga
