Martha was busy and couldn’t leave the counter to check on Robert and have romantic moments.

“What a busy day! Pheeew,” she said softly.

“Today was a busy day,” Vimbai, the other till operator said.

This day had been busy since morning. Martha wiped sweat from her face when the shop closed. Robert called her from the door of his office.
“See you tomorrow,” Vimbai waved her hand and Martha walked to the office. Robert was sitting on the chair.

“Your sister left your keys.” he said, smiling. “Aren’t you going to give me a round?” he asked.

“I am tired today. It’s been busy.” she said.

“OK. I promised my wife I would be home early.” he said and stood up. Martha took the keys on the table then her phone beeped. It was Abraham.

Abraham: I am waiting for you at your flat.

She walked out of the store and saw Abraham’s Mazda 323 and walked towards it. She opened the door and got in.

“Hey, what a surprise! I thought you forgot about me,” she sighed. Abraham smiled and drove the car to her flat.

“I missed our romance,” he said calmly. He pulled her and kissed her.

“We have to be careful, Nom is suspicious.” she whispered, pushing him.

“What did she say?” he asked, concerned.

“She found my panty. I looked for it in the morning but didn’t see it,” she answered.

“Oh, the panty. I lied that it was Maka’s,” he said and opened the door. “We will be extra careful and I have to sleep at home,” he continued.

Martha and Abraham walked up the stairs. Martha believed it an exercise to use the stairs, elevators made her scared and nervous.

“I am tired. Why don’t we use the elevator.” he spoke gently.

“I will walk.” she said.

Abraham remained standing and followed. Martha unlocked her door and entered. Abraham was walking slow and entered the room. He closed the door gently.

“I wonder why you hate elevators.” he said, inhaling hard. Martha sat down, drinking a glass of juice. “Let’s get down to why I am here.” he said, unbuttoning his shirt.

“Suit yourself.” she said and undressed.

Two naked bodies crept in the blankets. They smelled of sweat mixed with fragrance. They became intimate. Martha lay her head on his shoulder. The next day, a bang was at the door. Martha woke up, it was a knock. Who could be up at this time? she thought. She wore a morning-gown and saw Abraham sleeping on the other side.

She opened the door and got shocked to see Nomatter by the door.

“What are you doing so early?” she asked.

Nomatter pushed the door open and found Abraham in her bed. Martha stood, wanting to run in the bathroom, locking the door. Nomatter slapped her on the cheek, she wanted to cry, but she couldn’t.

“I knew it.” she went to remove the blanket on Abraham. He woke up, puzzled. He stood up to pick something to cover his naked body.

Nomatter left the flat crying with anger. Abraham wore his trousers and followed her. He couldn’t catch her. He came back and took his shirt, belt and shoes.

“What will happen now?” she asked.

“Damn it, Martha.” he shouted, leaving. Martha will not show her face in public, she felt ashamed. She dialled Robert’s number, it went straight to voicemail.

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