MARTHA:When I arrived at the front gate of my father’s house, I got out of the cab and paid the driver.As I strode to the gate and pounded on it, I realized it was locked.I pounded heavily and waited for someone to open it. The sound of approaching footsteps caught my ear.The gate swung open, and Elena stood there wearing a yellow top and a brown skirt, with brown slippers too. Her arms were crossed over her chest as she stared at me mockingly.“Martha, I thought you did not want to come back home again,” Elena spoke coldly. But I ignored her and walked into the house.I made my way into the living room, where I met Sandra and Mark’s mother, Zara, seated on the couch.“Good morning, Ma,” I greeted them, as the atmosphere thickened upon my entrance.Zara wore a green top and a black skirt. She was a middle-aged woman with brown skin. She forced a tight smile that didn’t reach her eyes and asked, “Martha, where have you been?”“Somewhere. But I am home now,” I replied, as I moved pa
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