Torns

Episode 29

“Don’t bother coming home for the holidays,” Folake stood akimbo. She directed her gaze at her younger sister.
“I don’t want my in-laws asking unnecessary questions,” Foluke chimed in. She threw a quick glance at her elder sister.

“Questions?” her puzzled stare met irritated dark ones.
“One look at you and they will assume the worst.”
The fact that her sister didn’t want her at her wedding broke her heart.
“Have you looked at yourself in the mirror lately?” Folake eyed her, “You look like a sickle cell patient and dried up like someone with AIDS.”

Her lips parted in shock. She felt pained and fought back the tears stinging her eyes.

“Exactly, my in-laws will just conclude that we have a genetic illness in the family.”

She pressed her lips together and stared at them through blurred vision.

“Just stay off the grid, its my wedding, no one will be allowed to ruin it.”

She remained mum and watched them leave, cat-walking and swirling their hips with each calculative step.