Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 235 Heavy Hearts
FEW MINUTES EARLIER…
The witches had been resting in the hall. While some laid with small beds that had been provided, others sat and chit-chatted.
It was nothing compared to their Palace, wasn’t all that comfortable, but they were ready to endure and start the amazing journey with Shilah. Yes, they had so much faith.
Sukie had been busy at the backyard with two of the sisters. Done, they had returned to the hall to get themselves something to eat. The food bowls were on a table in front of the hall and approaching it to get some, Sukie’s eyes drooped when they found Sister Corrine.
Her steps faltered as her heart skipped a few beats. Corrine was seated not too far away, seeming to have a blissful conversation with few of the steps. Sukie’s heart wrenched in her chest as she recalled what she made her p@ssthrough.
“Sister Sukie. Are you alright?” One of the sisters behind her nudged and whispered into her ears.
And shrugging out of it, she sniffed and proceeded to dish out her meal.
Few seconds later and she was having a plate of soup with her. But her blurred head wouldn’t let her peacefully get a place to sit as her gaze was still focused on Corrine. Resentment gushed through her. And finally, unable to contend with it, she marched toward Corrine.
“You are the reason it all happened”, her voice wavered as she approached her.
The noise seized instantly as the rest of the witches turned to her direction. They wondered what she meant and who she was referring to – including Corrine who was giving addled stares.
“You are the root of my misfortune – the reason I lost my child”. Sukie added.
At that point, her gaze was becoming more specific, but Corrine didn’t want to believe she was actually the one being referred to. She glanced at the sisters beside her.
“I AM TALKING TO YOU, CORRINE!” Sukie hurled, snapping Corrine’s attention at once.
“I am talking about your betrayal, you snitch! You are the reason I lost my child! All I did was ask for a book on pregnancy, yet you went and reported me to the Supreme Sister. You are the reason she became supsicicious and knew the truth that I was pregnant! You mouth-leaking fool!” A tear slipped her eye.
Corrine’s face had already turned sour. And with heaviness, she got to her feet. Aside Sukie’s voice, no other sound was heard as the rest of the sisters were enrapt by the hurtful display.
“Do you know…”, Sukie took a step closer as she blinked back another tear, but it escaped and slid down her cheek.
“The next day, I had planned my trip already. I was meant to run away – at least for the meantime. I had written a letter to my lover already, telling him to meet me up. Everything was perfect! My baby was safe! But not until the Supreme Sister knocked on my door for the first time.
“Because of you, my baby is dead, Corrine. Because of you, I passed through so much pain!!! Now, I appreciate what Shilah is doing, but if you think we can work together as one, if you think I can forget all the hurt and just act like it never happened, then you lie, Corrine. Your lie is so terrible, it could burn down the walls of these hall because I, Sukie, will never forgive you!”
Stunned silence followed her last word. But soon, few of the witches began whispering while Sukie maintained her hurt, glowers at Corrine.
The culpability on Corrine’s face was evident as she lowered her gaze and looked like she was battling with her conscience. For a long time, she couldn’t utter a word nor look up at Sukie, but not until she started hearing the witches whisper detestful words about her.
“I’m sorry, Sukie”, she looked up and said. “I… I don’t even know what came over me, but you should understand I’d never want to harm you, or your child”.
“Reporting to the Supreme Sister was enough harm already!!!”Sukie yelled. “Admit it, Corrine. You are just like Remata – jealous and wishing you had what I did. You are a snake!”
Angrily, she spilled her soup on Corrine, creating wild gasps in the room. Corrine looked at her dress in shock, finding the soup on it irritating. Her heart raced heavily.
“This was not necessary, Sukie”, she said in deep breaths. “I know I made a mistake, but I…”
“A mistake that can never be fixed!” Sukie rasped and stretching her hand toward her, commanded a great wind that swept her off her feet.
Corrine screamed as she landed roughly against the wall. The other witches had gotten to their feet as well. Although, it hurt badly, but Corrine was quick to regain her strength. And getting to her feet, the guilt on her face had switched into a scowl.
She stretched a hand and commanded her own wind which swept Sukie off her feet and left her crashing to the floor. “Corrine!”
“Stop this!”
Mumbles were heard. And that was the point where Shilah and Elphaba rushed in.
Shilah’s eyes dilated in shock upon seeing the horrible sight in front of her. Sukie grunting on the floor with Corrine’s hand stretched toward her. What? They were truly fighting?
She watched Sukie get to her feet and noticed she wanted to attempt another hit. But swiftly, she got in the way.
“What is this madness?” She rasped, sliding her glare between Sukie and Corrine.
“I do not understand. Sukie? What is the meaning of this? I believe you should be the last person to do this”.
“She is the reason I lost my child”, Sukie wavered, pointing a finger at Corrine. “She was the one that reported to the Supreme Sister and made her hurt my child. So, it’s all her fault”.
“I only did what I thought was right, Sukie! Back then, we still believed in the law and as far as I knew, you were defying it! So, what was I supposed to do?!” Corrine snapped back.
“You fool! I never told you I was pregnant! All I did was ask for a book and you…”
“It doesn’t change the fact that you were indeed, pregnant!”
“Shut up!!!” Sukie roared and attempted a hit, but Shilah was quick to block her.
“This has to end! And I mean now!!” She yelled.
More tears-streaked Sukie’s cheeks as she panted heavily. “I will never forgive you”, she gritted and ran off.