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The reluctant vow Chapter 78
The sun had dipped low behind the trees, casting elongated shadows across the Tunde mansion. Evening crept in slowly, and with it came the kind of silence that wrapped itself tightly around the house—thick, oppressive, unwilling to be ignored.Zara had not come down since the confrontation. Her dinner tray, brought up by a housemaid hours ago, sat untouched on the nightstand. She remained curled on the rug in the corner of her room, the only source of light being the soft flicker of a bedside lamp that bathed the space in a golden, melancholic hue.Her phone buzzed.Again.And again.Kemi.She finally reached for it, her fingers trembling as she unlocked the screen. A flood of messages appeared, each more urgent than the last.Kemi:Zara please talk to me.I’m coming over.Before Zara could even respond, another message blinked into view.Kemi:Actually, I’m outside. Tell your gate man to let me in.Zara wiped her face, swiped under her eyes quickly, and made her way to the window. Su
The reluctant vow Chapter 77
The living room of the Tunde mansion was unusually quiet, despite being filled with people. A soft tension hung in the air like humidity before a storm. The curtains were drawn wide, sunlight pouring into the room, but it brought no warmth.Zara sat on the far end of the couch, her expression unreadable. Her arms were crossed over her chest, legs tucked beneath her, as though bracing for another blow. Her father, Mr. Tunde, stood near the fireplace with a stormy face. Her mother sat beside her, wringing her hands anxiously.Across from them were Regan and Chief Kareem.No one spoke for a moment.Then Mr. Tunde’s voice sliced through the silence.“Why would you do this, Regan?” His voice was cold. Controlled, but barely. “Why would you drag not just your own family name into the mud, but mine as well? After everything—everything—we’ve put into making this marriage work. After we opened our doors and agreed to this union, despite the past… this is how you repay us?”Regan lowered his he
The reluctant vow Chapter 76
Zara didn’t leave her room all day.She lay curled beneath her duvet, blinds drawn shut, the only light coming from the dull glow of her phone screen. The article was still open. She hadn’t read it again, but she didn’t need to. The headline had branded itself into her skull.She had thought she was prepared for drama. She had faced rejection, humiliation, sabotage—but this? This felt personal. Like someone had reached inside her chest and twisted the very heart she had learned to protect.A soft knock echoed at her door.“Zara,” Kemi’s voice came through. Gentle. Careful. “Can I come in?”She didn’t respond, but a moment later, the door creaked open anyway.Kemi stepped in, carrying a tray with food she knew Zara wouldn’t touch. She placed it on the table and sat at the edge of the bed.“I saw the post,” Kemi said quietly. “It’s everywhere. Blogs. Twitter. Even a TikTok edit of Imani walking at the airport like she’s in a music video.”Zara didn’t move.Kemi sighed. “She’s playing th
The reluctant vow Chapter 75
Imani sat in front of her vanity, the lights casting a cruel glow on her reflection. Her eyes, once soft and flirtatious, now burned with icy determination. She dragged a fresh coat of red lipstick across her mouth — bold, defiant, dangerous. The color of war.She had spent the night replaying every detail of Zara and Regan’s party. Every laugh, every kiss, every whisper shared between them on the dancefloor. The image looped in her mind like a tormenting reel. They looked… in love.But love was fragile. And she knew exactly where to strike.She reached for her phone and scrolled through her contacts until she stopped on one name: Mabel Ajayi. Gossip blogger. Ruthless. Hungry. Desperate for dirt. And Imani had enough dirt to bury a kingdom.She drafted the message slowly, carefully, savoring each word:“Hot tip: Regan Kareem may be engaged, but he’s about to be a father… just not with Zara. I have proof. Screenshots, audio, pregnancy test. Want it?”Send.Within seconds, Mabel replied
The reluctant vow Chapter 74
Secrets have a way of festering beneath the surface, waiting for the perfect moment to explode. Imani’s secret was no different — only hers wasn’t born from guilt, but from calculation. Ruthless, cold-blooded calculation.For weeks, she had worn the face of a woman scorned yet victorious — the ex-girlfriend carrying Regan’s child. Her timing had been flawless, her story tight, her tears convincing. The moment she told Regan she was pregnant, she spun a web so intricate that even he, the man with walls built high and pride built higher, began to doubt himself.That night — the night everything supposedly happened — was one Regan didn’t remembered all too clearly, Imani had tried to convince him.Yes, he had been drinking. The party had been loud, and the drinks had been flowing freely. But not enough to black out. Not this time. He had barely taken three glasses when she arrived uninvited, slinking into the room like smoke, wearing that same fragrance she used to drown herself in when
The reluctant vow Chapter 73
Kemi arrived at the Tundes’ residence in record time, makeup barely done and slippers still on her feet. She didn’t even bother to knock before letting herself in.“Zara!” she called from the hallway. “Where’s the bride-to-be? Let’s pick this dress before they turn you into a Yoruba masquerade on your own wedding day!”Zara laughed, popping her head out from the living room. “You’re not serious. Come and see the drama my mom has started.”Kemi joined her on the couch, where Zara’s mother had already spread out three bridal magazines and a catalogue from one of the biggest designers in Lagos. Mrs. Tunde barely glanced up as Kemi settled beside Zara.“Good. You’re here. Help this your friend. She doesn’t even know the difference between lace and satin,” her mom muttered, flipping a page.Kemi grinned. “Aunty, don’t worry. I’ll make sure she doesn’t disgrace us.”Zara rolled her eyes. “You people have started again.”The girls leaned over the magazine as Zara pointed at a sleek white gow
The reluctant vow Chapter 72
Zara walked into the living room to find her mother seated comfortably on the couch, flipping through pages of a thick wedding magazine. The coffee table in front of her was already littered with two more bridal catalogues, each marked with sticky notes and folded corners.Zara blinked. “Mummy, ah-ah. You and wedding magazine today?”Her mother glanced up with a half-serious frown. “See this girl. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten that your wedding is next week.”“Oh,” Zara said, scratching her head. “That’s true. This whole marriage thing… it’s like a blur.”Mrs. Tunde patted the spot beside her. “Come, jor. We have to pick a dress. I would have picked it myself, but you’re the bride—you need to feel happy in what you wear.”Zara plopped down next to her, eyeing the magazine. “At least I’m getting used to the idea of wearing a gown.”Her mother smiled knowingly. “Are you sure it’s just the gown you’re getting used to? Or are you getting used to your husband too?”Zara rolled her eyes. “
The reluctant vow Chapter 71
Zara lay sprawled on her bed, staring at the ceiling fan whirling slowly above her. The walls of her room, painted in soft lilac, seemed to exhale familiarity and safety. Yet her mind couldn’t settle. Her heart was still racing—not from stress, but anticipation. There was something about everything that had happened in Abuja that felt too wild to be real. And if there was anyone she needed to process it all with, it was Kemi.Just then, her phone lit up with a call.Kemi Calling.Zara snatched it up and answered on the first ring. “Hello?”“Okay!” Kemi’s voice was bubbling. “I’m settled. Door locked. Fan blowing. Earpiece in. Full attention, madam. Now SPILL.”Zara giggled. “Where do I even start, babe?”“Start from the airport. No, wait. From the house. No, wait—what happened in that hotel room you refused to talk about in your texts? Don’t hide anything o.”Zara burst into laughter. “You’re too eager.”“I have suffered in silence! You went on a fake getaway with your hot stranger hu
The reluctant vow Chapter 70
The warm evening breeze kissed Zara’s cheeks as the sleek black SUV pulled into the familiar driveway of the Tunde mansion. A subtle smile danced on her lips. Home. After everything that happened in Abuja—the confusion, the surprises, the secrets—returning to the house she grew up in gave her an odd sense of calm.Regan stepped out of the car, adjusting the sleeves of his shirt. “Let me at least show my face,” he said lightly, his voice calm but respectful. “Wouldn’t feel right to drop my wife like a package and drive off.”Zara chuckled. “That’s sweet of you.”They walked up the short flight of stairs together. The front door swung open before they could knock—Mrs. Tunde’s smile radiating as she exclaimed, “Zara! You’re back!”“I am, mummy,” Zara replied, hugging her warmly.“And Regan,” her father’s deep baritone followed. “Good to see you, son.”“Good evening, sir. Ma,” Regan greeted with a polite bow of his head.“Come in, come in,” Mr. Tunde ushered them into the living room.Reg
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