Leaving Lisbern

Kingsley grabbed the woman’s hand. ‘What are you doing here?’ She snarled at me, ‘You bitch! Just because you lost your man doesn’t mean you have the right to hook up with mine! He’s mine!’ I took a step back, dodging her flying spittle. Her eyes were concealed behind a pair of oversized sunglasses, but the rest of her face was carefully made-up. ‘Olivia!’ Kingsley pinned her arms behind her back. ‘Stop talking crazy. I’m not your man.’ As soon as he released his hold on her, she spun around and pointed a finger in his face. ‘Of course you are! We are engaged! You can’t just leave me for this…this bitch who’s a widow and who has a child!’ Frowning, Kingsley moved away from her. ‘We are not engaged.’ Olivia placed her hands on her hips. ‘Our grandfathers made the arrangement! It’s a done deal!’ ‘The arrangement was made without my knowledge or consent,’ Kingsley said coolly. ‘It’s invalid. This is a hospital. Stop shouting.’ Olivia’s eyes widened. ‘You are picking her over me? Why?’ ‘Sh