Prologue
Daniel leaned his head against the cold walls of his mansion. The once noisy and fun environment was now replaced with a dead silence. The themed rooms were now nothing but empty rooms. He buried himself in his palms. Just what happened? Why did his wives all leave him? He tried to contact them but it seemed as though they had changed their phone numbers. The last time he saw them their eyes were filled with intense disappointment and even Bernice who was the softest looked at him with disbelief.
One by one they left, taking with them sadness and disappointment.
What did he do?
He slept alone in each themed room, trying hard to get the fond memories he shared with each love who spent their happiest moment here. The touch of the bed, the surroundings and the warmth.
Especially in Bernice’s room which was the simplest of all, he could not help but weep. She was the one who was always there for him no matter what happened. But she was no longer around anymore.
A week had gone and his unshaved face was getting more shabby. He skipped meals and could not really concentrate on work anymore. Yes his business was now even bigger which was the envy of others. But what’s the use if the home he goes back to is always devoid of life?
Out of nowhere Wyn messaged him that caught him by surprise.
Wyn messaged him: Dear, shall we go for dinner today?
Dan: Not today Wyn. I’m not feeling too well today.
Wyn: You have not been feeling well for sometime now Dan! Are you avoiding me?
Dan: No Wyn, don’t get me wrong. I’m just not feeling well. A lot of things happened at home.
Wyn: Poor thing. How about I come over? I think you need someone to talk to.
Dan: If you like then.
Wyn: Alright. I’ll be there tonight ok?
Daniel put down the phone and leaned on the couch. He took out a cigarette and took a huge puff. It has been a long time since he last smoked. An exhale followed by a deep sigh. Seeing the cloud of smoke disappear before him, his mind was in a total blank.
Just what on earth happened? That was the question that Daniel was asking himself. Why did they leave? What did he do? What was the cause? No one said anything.
Wyn horned as she drove her car into his parking lot. There she came out of the car wearing a black blouse and she wasn’t wearing anything beneath. Paired with killer heels had made her simply irresistible. Wyn thought this would be the best treatment for him to unwind.
The main door was not locked and she could easily make her way inside. The room was stale and there were smoke everywhere. The lights were not turned on. The entire mansion was lit orange from the rays of the street lamps. There laid Daniel. The coffee table was messy and there were houseflies around. He was almost like a dead man.
Wyn: Oh my god. What happened to you dear? Why are you like this?
Daniel went silent. He noticed that Wyn was dressing in his favorite attire but he paid no attention to it. He just drank from the can of beer. To his dismay, there were no liquid left in there. He crushed the can and threw it aside.
Daniel: Argghhh!
This was the first time Wyn saw him like this.
Wyn: Are you alright dear? Please. You are scaring me.
Daniel: Was it you? Was it YOU? They are gone. All gone.
Wyn: Who? Who’s gone?
Daniel: Don’t pretend! You knew it. You knew it all along didn’t you?
Wyn: Huh? What are you talking about dear? Wasn’t you single all along? Are you telling me that you were lying all this while?
Daniel froze. What was he saying and thinking? Did he just give himself away?
Wyn: Were you lying to me all this time? Huh? What are you hiding from me?
Daniel was at a loss for words.
Wyn: Hmpph! I’m angry!
Wyn said as she walked out of his mansion and drove away.
Daniel watched helplessly as she left.
Daniel: Oh great. Now you are leaving me too.
He turned his head and drank a huge gulp of XO as he choked.
Daniel: Bernice, could you get me a towel please?
Daniel: Bernice?
His voice echoed and there were no reply.
He sighed deeply and fell into a deep sleep.
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