❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The door goes open and Silas walks into the sitting room. He has just returned from work. He looks so worn-out and he seems to have a body odor. He had only sat on the couch for four minutes when Rachael walked into the sitting room. She is dressed in a simple gown. “Welcome, dear,” Rachael said. “Thank you. How did you know that I had arrived? I didn’t make a noise.” “Well, I heard the sound of your bus. I knew it was no other person, but you.” “You are so intelligent. How was work today?” “It was fine. I was a little bit stressed though,” Rachael said, sitting beside Silas on the couch. “I am so sorry for that. You must have taken a nap.” “Yes, I have. You look so dull. You must be very tired.” “Yes, I am. The sun was so hot today.” “You can say that again. Well, the food is ready. Go and take a shower first. Later on, you will take a nap.” “Alright, Rachael. That’s why I love you.” “I love you too.” Silas kisses Rachael before
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The day is bright. It is a sunny afternoon. Amir had just returned from his workplace. He drops his briefcase on the table. He is removing his shoes when he hears the voice of his wife. “Welcome, Amir.” “Thank you, Sadie,” Amir said, raising his head. “How was work today?” “It was fine. I had to leave for home earlier than promised.” “We need to eat lunch before we leave.” “Yeah. What did you cook?” “When we get to the dining room, you will see things for yourself. Let me have this…,” Sadie said, and collected Amir's pair of shoes. Sadie moves in the direction of the table, she clutches the briefcase. She is clutching a pair of shoes with her right hand and a briefcase with her left hand as she leaves the sitting room. Amir follows her at the back. About ten minutes later, the family forms a constellation around the dining table. It is time to eat lunch. Each member of the family occupies a single chair. Hayden and Jasper are sittin
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The room is so silent. It is as if nobody lives there. Amir walks into the sitting room. He is clutching his briefcase with his right hand. He drops the briefcase on the table and sits down. He has only sit for five minutes when he hears Sadie’s voice. Sadie seems to be talking with someone else. “All I know is that you must go to school today. Go into the bathroom and take your bath…,” These were Sadie’s words before Amir cut in. “What happened? Why is she not dressed?” Amir said with concern. “She complained that she is not feeling too well, so she didn’t want to go to school today.” “And you want her to go to school by force?” “Their examination starts today and it will be a bad thing if she misses the papers.” “To hell with examination. My daughter’s health is more important. Come over here, baby girl.” Sofia moves closer to Amir. She sits down beside Amir and Amir asks her how she is feeling. She tell
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Amir enters the sitting room. His face looks so sad. What could have happened to him? He removes his shoes and keeps them close to the couch. He moves in the direction of the table and drops a white paper. This is the same paper he was given by the doctor from the hospital. The paper contains some word written with black ink. The handwritings show that they were written by a medical practitioner. The door goes open and Sadie rushes into the sitting room. She is holding a bag with her right hand. She throws the bag on the couch and moves closer to Amir. “As soon as I got your call, I had to rush down home. What happened to Sofia?” Amir raises her head and says, “Take a look at that paper over there.” As soon as Sadie hears this, she knows everything is not fine. She moves slowly in the direction of the table. She picks up the paper gently. Glancing through the paper, Sadie screams, “Oh, my God. Not again. This was no
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Mrs. Cora is sitting on the couch when she hears the buzzing sound of the buzzer. She beckons on whoever is at the door to come in. The door goes open, Silas and Rachael walk into the sitting room. As soon as Mrs. Cora sees them, she frowns her face. If she had known that the couple were going to visit her this morning, she would have left the home. The last person she expects to see are them. “Good morning, mum,” Rachael said with a smile. “Good morning. What do you want? When last did you come here?” “Mum, this is not time for this. We are here for an important issue…” “An issue that we couldn’t discuss on the phone…” “We taught it would be better if we talked with you physically. As my wife said, we are here to discuss something serious.” “I never talked to you, young man,” Mrs. Cora said and hissed. “I am sorry, ma.” “Sorry for yourself. What do you want to say?” “Can we at least sit down?” Silas said i
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The sitting room is so silent. Rachael is inside the sitting room. She is dressed in a beautiful yellow gown. The gown is made up of cotton. She prefers clothes made with cotton to other kinds of clothes. Rachael leaves the sitting room and returns holding a nail cutter with her right hand. She holds it carelessly that one can easily see it. She is cutting her finger nails when Silas walks into the sitting room. His face looks brightened as ever before. “I guess I met the home in peace?” Silas said. He is standing some distance from where Rachael is sitting. Rachael raises up her head and says, “Yeah. Welcome. How was work today?” “It was fine. How about you? Silas said, sitting beside Rachael on the couch. “Glory be to God. What did you cook?” “I made beans.” “that’s fine. I can’t wait to have it.” “You know what to do before eating.” “Yes, ma.” “Good, student. I shall be waiting for you.” “Alright.” Silas
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is some minutes past 5 in the evening, Silas is standing beside his bus. He is waiting for Rachael. In no time, Rachael comes to join him out. They are about to enter the bus when their attentions catch a black car. Rachael quickly scrutinizes the car and discovers that it belongs to her mum. She takes the car's number plate by heart. “That’s my mom's car and it’s coming in our direction,” Rachael whispered to Silas. “Are you sure?” “Yeah…,” Rachael hadn’t finished her words before the car is parked close to them. The couple watches Mrs. Cora as she comes out of the car. She is dressed in a blue dress and she is in the company of a young man. “Good evening, ma,” Silas said, while Rachael keeps quiet. The pain of the last incident that transpired between them and Mrs. Cora is still in her heart. “Here is the criminal!” Mrs. Cora screamed. It is now that Mrs. Cora's mission is getting clear to the couple. T
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is 5:08 PM, Rose is sitting inside the sitting room. The room looks neat and there is no clutter. It must have been cared for in the morning. After sitting for some minutes, Delvin walks into the sitting room, clutching a small cup. He gives the cup to Rose and sits down beside her. Delvin can’t wait for Rose to finish drinking the tea. He watches every sip she takes from the cup. Rose empties the cup and places it on the table. She returns to her seat and says, “How are you doing today?” “I am fine. You told me that you wanted to tell me something,” Delvin said. “Yeah. It’s Silas…” “Silas? Who is Silas?” “Have you forgotten so soon? I am talking about Rachael's husband.” “Oh, sorry. How about him?” “He was arrested today and taken to the police station.” “What did he do? I know him to be a very quiet man.” “He was accused by his mother-in-law of killing Amir's daughter.” “Who is Amir?” “That’s Rachael's