Chapter 6: CHAPTER SIX

Leaving with the secret

Tears streamed down Nina's face as she tried to process what Chris had just said. "Sister? What are you talking about?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Chris turned to face her, his expression pained. "I never knew that you could be this decisive, Nina. I never knew until now," he admitted, his voice heavy with regret.

Nina's heart sank as she tried to understand the magnitude of what was going on. "But... how?" she managed to ask, her voice trembling.

Chris shook his head, unable to offer any explanation. "I don't know, Nina. I don't know, all I want is for you to leave, I don't want to see you," he confessed, his voice filled with anguish.

Feeling overwhelmed by what she's just hearing, Nina struggled to find the right words. "To be honest,... I didn't know what you were saying," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. But her face was filled with pain and brokenness.

The only person making her family is about to desert her. How could she survive? What could she do? Nina was in a state of confusion, pain, and anguish and she couldn't do anything to help her situation.

Chris took a step closer, his eyes searching hers. "I don't want to repeat myself, Nina. I'm trying to be gentle," he said softly, pacing back and forth in the house.

Nina stood up and gently wiped away the tears from her eyes. She wanted to really understand what was going on. She had known Chris all her life and he hadn't behaved like this before.

But despite her gentle touch, Chris remained adamant, in fact, he shoved her off. Warning her not to get close to him. Nina couldn't shake the feeling of devastation that washed over her. "Please, Chris, tell me what I did wrong. I might be innocent of what you are accusing me of," she asked, her voice trembling with tension.

Chris hesitated his own emotions in turmoil. Then he yelled, rubbing his head roughly in frustration. "Get the hell out, Nina. I feel betrayed right now," he scolded, feeling lost and conflicted.

As they stood there, grappling with the shocking truth of their relationship, neither of them could have predicted the twists and turns of the event. All they knew was that their lives would never be the same again.

After some thinking, Chris sighed heavily and gave Nina a hint about what went wrong.

Chris got really upset because Nina's mom was from Yoma, and Nina didn't tell him. "Why did you lie? Your mom's from Yoma, and you hid it. I thought Nana had told you. How could I be with my sister? Huh! Nina, do you know how big your lies are?"

Nina couldn't believe what she heard. Tears welled up, and she couldn't speak up to defend herself. "I... I..." Her words got stuck in her throat.

Chris had had enough and warned her firmly for the last time. "I told you before, you're leaving and never coming back, first thing tomorrow morning."

Heartbroken, he looked at her one last time and stomped out of the house.

Silence…

As Chris stormed out, Nina's heart sank deeper. She wanted to explain, to make him understand, but her voice failed her. She watched him leave, feeling lost and alone.

As Nina sobbed, asking herself questions, she felt the weight of the situation pressing down on her. Who told Chris these lies? Why did she let fear control her? She wished she could turn back time.

But deep down, she knew that whoever told him of these lies didn't want her happiness. Chris was hurt deeply, and now she had to suffer for what she didn't know about. With a heavy heart, Nina wiped away her tears and began to pack her belongings, knowing that tomorrow would bring a new chapter in her life, one without Chris by her side.

After packing Nina got exhausted and dozed off immediately after she hit the bed.

The next morning, Nina woke up with a heavy heart. She gathered her things quietly, knowing she had to leave.

As Nina went in search of Chris, she wanted to make sure he meant what he said to her last night before she left. But unfortunately, she didn't find him. Instead, she discovered a note from him, urging her to leave before he returned.

She debated whether to inform Chris’s father of her departure but ultimately decided against it. She knew he didn't want her around either, and seeing her go would probably make him happy. With a heavy sigh, Nina resigned herself to the fact that their relationship was over and left without saying goodbye.

As Nina stepped out of the Nexus house, Nina remembered she had something important to share with Chris. Guilt gnawed at her heart as she realized she was leaving without telling him about her pregnancy.

But then, she hesitated. If Chris reacted so intensely to the news about their shared mother, telling him about the baby would likely only make things worse. She couldn't bear the thought of causing him more pain.

With a heavy heart, Nina made the difficult decision to keep the baby a secret. It became her own burden to bear as she embarked on her journey, leaving behind the life she once knew.

Leaving Yitta was so painful and heartbreaking but she was left defenseless and vulnerable. While she journeyed out, she met a woman, who had been close to her and had loved her since she was a kid. Ms. Abigail.

As Ms Abigail, approached Nina, the shock On her face Was evident. She didn't know why Nina Was leaving and with a swollen face caused by her constant tears.

"Nina, what happened? Where are you going with all these bags?" Ms Abigail asked with concern in her eyes.

Nina couldn't hold back her tears any longer. "Chris was told a lie about me... He didn't confirm so he asked me to leave. He felt I betrayed him," she whispered.

Nana sighed, her expression filled with compassion. "This is unlike him, you both were inseparable. Maybe you should give him time to process and I know he will come to you."

Nina hugged Ms Abigail tightly, finding solace in her arms. "I wish he took time to investigate. Maybe things would've turned out differently."

Ms. Abigail held Nina's hand gently. "Sometimes, people make rash decisions but always come back to their right senses when they must’ve digested the whole story. This is the reality of life, my dear, and I know that sooner or later, Chris will come back running to you."

With a heavy heart, Nina bid farewell to Ms. Abigail, hoping one day Chris would come back to her.