LOSS

CHAPTER 34

Werey dey disguise was my only thought as I listened to the CEO briefing the board on the misappropriation of company funds he discovered.

The former CEO diverted seven hundred thousand from the company for personal use. Had I been crazy enough to take him back, I would be shouldering this mess in the name of love. Was that his plan? Did he run out of money and he decided to do all he did to gain my sympathy and forgiveness i.e taking him back?Tufuiakwa.

"What do you propose we do Mr Cameron? I asked in the most professional tone I could muster.

"Naturally, I would propose we sue." He said and the room erupted in murmurs. Everyone agreed with Mr Cameron, Some board members were also staring at me as if I had Barry's face nailed on my forehead.

"Do what you must" I gave my consent and ended the meeting. I left the office and went into my office, the CEO had sent some documents to my office to review.

Barry had been foolish enough to use company money to directly purchase a cars, a house, and a diamond ring. The man didn't even have the decency to keep things a bit hidden, he sent company paid assistants to run the errands for him. Everything works together for my good I suppose.

The company did not waste any time unlike some people, yes I am some people. His lawyer was contacted immediately and a writ of summons was sent.

What I couldn't grasp was why his lawyer  was contacting my lawyer to tell him that the richer spouse should pay spousal support.
See what I said about werey?

The man must be broke. I did not worry my pretty little head over the whole issue, I just told my lawyer to sue him. We learn every day and I have learned that an out of court settlement with a fool will never amount to anything.

I did not bother telling my mom anything. Celebrating the end of my marriage twice is more than enough. I don't want a third celebration. Hopefully that cockroach of a man will stop clinging to me and let me live my life.

My lawyer investigated the diamond ring purchase and as I suspected, it was for an engagement. Was he going to commit bigamy? Wow his offences are just piling up. I just wish a marriage certificate would appear and seal the deal for me. Oh how I wish.

I had a solid case, so did the company. A legal battle ensued and Barry was caught in the middle of it. I got my divorce rather quickly and the judge was so sympathetic to my story she asked if i wouldn't want to claim damages for emotional distress. As tempting as the offer was, I wanted nothing to do with the man. I wanted a clean break and I got it. He gave up his parental rights for our daughter without question, he could not afford to care for her anyway, neither was he getting child support from me.

As for the other case, he was sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay back the seven hundred thousand he misappropriated. Goodluck with that Barry.

In the course of investigating, my lawyer dug up some  details which he shared with me after we won the case. Selena was getting married. I won't say I'm surprised, I mean I found it weird that my name clone never showed up in court. Apparently, the girl moved on with her life and even got engaged to another man.

"I hope she's not after another married man" I said while looking out the car window.

"He doesn't look married, he's not hiding his face" my lawyer responded.

Is that how to tell a married man from an unmarried man nowadays? I have a lot to learn.

When I say investigate, I mean going through her Instagram. My curiosity got the best of me and I peeked over my lawyer's shoulder as he scrolled through her page.

She is living the luxury life online for sure. How could a secretary afford this lifestyle? She looks like she only wears designer clothes, and where does she find the time to travel so much?

"She's engaged to this young man" my lawyer turned to show me a picture, so I quickly fell back into my seat.

I adjusted my jacket, cleared my throat and took the phone from him.

"Here is the day of which the Lord said to you, 'Behold, I will give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you"

"What?" My lawyer asked with a confused expression after I finished reciting that verse of the bible.

"She is engaged to best friend's brother" I announced with a smile as I looked at a picture of the happy couple. Well former best friend now, thanks to that manipulative man I was once married to.

"What a small world we live in" my lawyer said and retrieved his phone from my outstretched hand.

"I guess it's time to rekindle old friendships"

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Werey dey disguise:
A crazy person hiding his true intentions.
Or 
A mad person pretending to be normal.
Or
A mad person is in disguise.
(Werey comes from the Yoruba word ‘Were’-pronounced wayray. Dey is Nigerian Pidgin English for is/are).

Werey: Mad person.

Tufiakwa: God forbid.