The same hand he used to stroke her hair and caress her body was what he used to hit her. Face swollen, eye red, and head aching, this was what she had to bear. If he touches you once, run! Those were the words from her close friend. They landed on deaf ears. He would come ‘crawling’ and sweet talk her to forgiving him. It was becoming a cycle. He would physically abuse her over the slightest provocation. A few days later, after the break-in communication, he would come back pleading for her forgiveness.
“It is the work of the devil” He would appear so pathetic. The poor devil had to take the blame for his anger issues. Having mastered the tactics, he would buy her expensive gifts. All of a sudden, he became the most lovable and romantic person. In another instant, he would flare up and it was ‘gba gbos‘ on her face. This was the last straw that broke the camel’s back.
He had caught her snooping into his phone. Her suspicious look made him feel uneasy. She found enough incriminating messages. At least, she knew that she was not his ‘one and only’ as he described her.
“Who is Yvonne?” She didn’t wait to get an answer during the confrontation. She started spilling out insults at him. He could have understood where she was coming from. Besides this was not the first time she had suspected ‘foul play’ and brought it to his notice. He had anger management issues. That was not an excuse. How best could he pacify the situation? Once he started to stammer he had reached his breaking point. But she should have been more careful. For the past two years that they have been dating, she knew that her being hysterical drove him nuts.
She tried to use foundation and concealer to cover the scars. It made her look terrible. She had to hide in the meantime until she recovers. She knew she was done with him. It was a swollen eye this time around. Next time, that if there will ever be, it might be her dead body.