A Set Up

TWO DAYS LATER

Stephanie was in her worst mood that morning as she walked to the estate. With her hands wrapped across her shoulders, she counted her steps like a person suffering from cold.

For the first time since Nathan left her, she felt the impact of the divorce. She felt a slap on her face.

Her son was having his sports day at school and they were all expected to come with their dads. Initially, she never wanted to tell Nathan about it. But when Zion kept crying and insisting, she had to give in and give Nathan a call that morning. But to her surprise, it was Etta who took his call.

"What do you want?" Etta had asked, sounding surprised and insecured like Stephanie was trying to steal her man away.

"This is Nathan's phone. Where is he?" Stephanie had responded.

Etta had told her Nathan was not around and insisted Stephanie dropped whatever message she had with her. At first, Stephanie refused. But when she saw that Etta was being stubborn about it, she had to tell her inten