~ Courtney ~ I couldn't sleep, how do I tell Donald his uncle wants him dead? I stood, watching him sleep. His uncle is supposed to come today, he has to wake up. Feeling suddenly tired, I scooted my chair closer to his bed and laid my head but not before I head the front door open so close. One problem gone, a bigger one coming. I allowed myself to close my eyes and sleep for a while. The first rays of sunlight hit my face, waking me up. I sat up and met myself on the bed. I remember laying my head on the bed not sleeping on it. I looked to my side, Donald was nowhere to be seen. "Donald!" I screamed and jumped off the bed. "Shush....your scream can wake the dead" I heard his voice coming from the window side. I breathed out in relief and frowned "aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Donald I woke up with a slight headache and looked around. A towel was sitting on my forehead and Courtney was sleeping in an uncomfortable way. I sear
~ Courtney ~ "Courtney, I'll be right back. I need to visit the store" Donald said wearing his jacket. I snapped out my reverie "No Donald, don't go" I blurted out. He looked at me questioningly. "Uh... I-I me... mean you are... aren't o...kay yet" I stammered. "I've never seen you stammer, it looks good on you" he winked "don't worry, I'll be back soon. Take care of my Unc." He left. "Won't you give me a hug?" Simon asked opening his arms. I shuddered and walked back to the dining then put the food I had dished out close to me. "Let me guess Nora, my cousin doesn't know about our relationship" "We have no relationship" I took a huge bite out on the toasted bread. "I see you have stopped this eating habit of yours, are you that unhappy to see me?" I ignored him a continuing eating, I drew the second place closer. "Don't worry, we'll continue from where we stopped. I really missed you." he trailed his finger on my arm and went to the room Clara
Donald Why does the atmosphere seem sad and heavy? Why is Courtney crying? She looked gloomy ever since she saw Uncle. "What are you thinking about?" Uncle Simon's voice asked behind me. "Nothing, I just feel something is wrong. Courtney isn't herself" "You don't have to worry about that, she might remember something from her past and feel sad about it?" "Ohh really" "Don't worry, she'll come around soon." He patted my shoulders easing me from my worry. "Let's go prepare something to eat since bossy maid has finished eating our meal." Courtney I twisted and tossed on my bed, I wish this was a dream I could wake up from. I sat up quickly when I saw a figure standing beside my door. The person moved closer and stealthily like a cat. "I really missed your body" the person said. I stood up in annoyance, ready to scream when I heard the voice. "I wouldn't do that if I were you" Simon said and came closer to where I was standing.
The first time I attempted escape, he had killed two of his men as warning and said if I tried escaping, he'll kill four. I couldn't let the blood of another person be on my hands so I stopped every plan to escape and stayed put, crying every time till I ran out of tears. His rough hands shot out and fondled my breast. I hit his hands away Immediately as a reflex action and backed away. "I wouldn't do that if I were you" he said in a dangerously low voice and advanced on me, showing a pocket knife. He tore my cotton nightwear away and pushed me to the bed. I closed my eyes as he stripped, crying angrily inside as he made his way inside me, moaning in pleasure. Yeah that's my story and once again helpless. *** "Hey Courtney, are you okay?" Donald asked from the kitchen entrance while I brewed coffee. "Yes I am" I replied flatly. "See Uncle is a very nice man" he entered fully into the kitchen and took a cup for himself. "Yeah he's very nice" I sai
*** Is it going to go on forever again? It's never going to end? Who'll save me? Suicide crossed my mind twice yesterday but I dismissed the thought quickly. I need to avenge my parents death and collect what's rightfully mine from Simon. "What's with you?" Donald asked "With me?" I asked and carried the bowl of chips and my coffee to the living room "Yeah, you were crying yesterday and you suddenly have a huge appetite which only happens when you're angry or unhappy so which is it?" "Neither, I just had the cravings" He shook his head in response "I'm going out" The hair on my body stood, will I be left with Simon again? "And you're following me" he added. I breathed out in relief "why?" I asked "It's an order, not a request" he said firmly. Did he think I wouldn't jump at the opportunity? Even if he wants to sell me out, I'll gladly follow him and even convince the buyers to buy me. "Is it necessary for her to follow you? Isn't she your ma
I wore a simple yellow gown, left my hair loose and wore a black shoes then head downstairs to meet waiting Donald. I carried my chips with me to the car and he drove to very soon I'll know where. He stopped on the side of the road after a thirty minutes driving and came out. "Let's just explore the city, maybe that'll help you" he opened the car door on my side and said. I nodded in surprise and came out. He took my hand in his while I hung on to the bowl of chips, carrying with like a valuable prize. As we strolled, holding hands in public, my mind was free. I gradually loosened up and smiled to the jokes he made and the compliments he gave to people. We passed by a flower shop, he stopped us there and bought a tiara made with Lily flowers. "There" he placed it on my head "you look more beautiful now not like an angry bird" he grinned and pulled out his phone, taking a shot of us quickly before I could react. I wasn't even prepared, I frowned in the
"Answer the poor guy, he's going to keep bouncing till you say yes" an elderly woman said, using her walking stick to push me forward "And give me that bowl, a lady like you should always think about being fit. Work on your appetite." I handed over the chips to her and entered the bouncy castle grudgingly. I had barely entered when Donald took my hands making me jump with him. "This is fun" he said tiredly and laid on the bouncer. "Yeah right" I landed, putting my head on his stomach gazing up at the sky. "Where have you heard that name?" I asked. "On the TV 15 years ago. A family was looking for a eight year old girl. She was missing. The search continued for four years I think. No one in state doesn't know about the her." He replied, he knew I was referring to Nora. I can't believe this, I have a family?? My heart skipped excitedly, maybe I could get them to help. The happiness went down the drain when I remembered how callous Simon can be. " L
*** I kept the tiara on my dressing table and went through the pictures we took together. The pictures were really cute, I don't understand why things are a little complicated. I sighed tiredly and went to Simon's room. I took the clean bedsheet he claimed needs cleaning and made to leave when I saw him enter and lock the door behind him. My heart rate picked as I stared at him "I see my cousin is really into you." He circled around me. I stood still, afraid to move. "I'm going to tell Donald, I'll tell him" His eyes turned dark and gleamed wickedly. "Who would he believe? His maid who's stranger or his uncle by blood? I hadn't thought of it that way, he's right. Donald wouldn't believe me. I made a dash for the door and opened it quickly, making my escape. I can't stand another minute in the room, I was suffocating. One week and fifteen rapes after, I sneaked out of my room and visited a club for the first time in my life under the disguise of a thug.
**** "I don't understand you" I continued when we entered the car "if I'm to be treated like a queen, why are you driving when we have an entire entourage behind us?" I asked "Because I'm treating you like a queen, durh" "I'll think of you as my driver then" I smiled satisfactorily. "I have a very juicy news" he licked his lips. "I can see it's really juicy for you to lick your lips, did you taste the juice?" He glared at me and concentrated on driving. Knowing him, I knew he would continue talking. "My three year old girl is dying to see you. She even decorated her bedroom and expects you to share the room with her" he said admiringly. "I knew she would always be smart, smarter than her father who paid an entire entourage to accompany us home" "It's was her idea, so that means I'm smarter" he bit his cheeks to surpress himself from laughing. "Wow that's so smart of her, she deserves a medal." I replied wiping the smile off his face. "Hmph.." he
Five years later, Courtney I stood at the arrival terminal in the airport, looking for my ride home. I had travelled to Europe for college with the help of Div and Donald and graduated with an upper class in law. I specifically chose to major in law so I can lend my voice to those that are voiceless. I saw a flag raised up with the name CounterKnee. I shook my head and walked to the person who was busy chatting away on his phone with a big smile on his face. I smacked him on the arm "Didn't I tell you not to call me CounterKnee?" I playfully glared at him. "What do you expect me to do when I miss you so much?" He grinned at me "Should I blush now or what?" "None, a hug will do" I hugged him tight "it's been five years" "I know right, it feels like yesterday and it also feels like ages ago" We disengaged from the hug and he collected my luggages from me, leading me to sleek car and I noticed an entourage. "Please don't tell me you hired
Donald "I knew something was up with that Uncle of yours. I never liked him." Mum said after I narrated everything to her. "I still can't believe he tried to kill me and Courtney." "I haven't told your father about it. You mentioned Div just now?" "Yeah, he's the one that helped" "That's new, the Div I heard about is cruel and he's a Drug Lord." Mum explained. "A drug Lord? Courtney got herself involved with a drug Lord? Is that why the police man saluted to him" "Maybe..... I'll head over to the police station. They should wrap up the case, we aren't making any charges. He's dead, we don't need to mention his case in court." I shrugged and eyed mother who was staring at me with mischief. I went over and hugged her tightly. "About Courtney" mum started. "Don't even go there mum..... don't" I disengaged from the hug and flashed her a grin then went to the kitchen where I met Flynn and Eva cooking. It was a sight to behold. "We're sorry,
"What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money" My heart plummeted down, I wanted the money for college so I can't rent an apartment till I apply. "I want to work for my money" I argued "No, you've worked enough. I'm going to sponsor you to college and you can always consider this place as home" I wanted to raise my head and look at him. He pressed my head back against his chest "No don't look at me" "Thank you" I said with so much sincerity. "You deserve it CounterKnee" " Sorry to break you guys up, but what the heck happened?" Another voice said "Mum" Donald cried out, not masking the surprise in his voice. His mum?!
*** He stared at me as if he couldn't believe what he was wearing and pulled me into a hug. I let myself be hugged and relax in his embrace. It's finally over, we conquered our nightmares. "Know the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw you?" He asked, his chin resting on my head. I shook my head negatively against his chest. "Who's this fierce beautiful petite lady with wild chestnut hair who isn't afraid of my cold aura and broke through, now I have a warm heart willing to love." "What do you think when you see now, after you know, everything?" I asked "Wow, my bossy maid is one hell of a strong woman, beautiful and fierce at the same time, selfless too. She's one of the people I hold dear to my heart now." I blushed, surprised someone still thinks of me as beautiful. "What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money"
ourtney ️ I watched helplessly as the policemen took Div away. "I'll be okay and probably be back in the night" he said as they took him away but that didn't alleviate my worry. Killing Simon was self defense, the police should know that. Seeing I wasn't convinced "what about bringing your flowers this night?" I smiled and nodded in agreement. After he left with the police, an ambulance came to carry Simon's corpses and I was asked to vacate the room without cleaning as they need evidence. I packed my belongings and moved them to Donald's room. I sat on his bed, reminiscing. Simon is really dead, my nightmare is gone. It still felt surreal. Donald entered and sat quietly beside me. "I'm so sorry Nora, I'm sorry I didn't believe you" he pleaded. I looked at him and placed my hands on his, "If I were you, I wouldn't have believed a stranger over my blood too so I'm not angry."
Donald I entered the room and stood in shock as I watched Uncle fall slowly to the ground with a strange man holding a gun. I glanced at Nora, she was holding a gun too. Where did she get the gun? "Who the fuck are you?" I wanted to ask but the words died down in my mouth when I saw her run to the strange man. For a moment, my heart surged with gratitude towards the strange man. He save Nora. I didn't mind that Uncle is dead, after all he had been planning to kill me too. "Who are you?" I wanted to ask again but the police men interrupted this time. They looked at the gun in the strange man's hand and Simon's corpse. "You are under arrest sire" The police man saluted before talking which only made me more curious. Who exactly is this man standing here??
*** After I killed him, she ran over and hugged me, surprising me completely. My sister was the only person that could hug me, here, another person is taking her place. I hugged her back not caring about the person behind me who should be the owner of the house. Hugging another person after a long while felt good and refreshing so I held on to her, not worried about the blood seeping into my clothes. "B-bo-boss" Jeff stammered. "Just kneel and raise your hands up till I come back and clean the mess here" "W-where are you going?" "Police station." Just as I said it, a batch of policemen entered fully armed and took in the state of the room including the kneeling Jeff.
DIV While I asked Jeff to stay guard of the house, I also stationed two more people. When I got report that Simon was heading to her room and destroying things in his bedroom, I knew he was going to do something other than having sex with her this night. So I got into my car and drove as fast as I could. I told her I won't let his blood stain her hands and I'm a man of my words. I'm not going to let her go to jail because of him. I couldn't protect my sister then and she's going to be angry if I don't help Nora. I entered in time to see him choking her and her pulling the gun I gave her out. I stood, watching the entire exchange, waiting for the right time to make a move. When he pointed the gun at her, I pulled my gun out and was about shooting. Then she threw the lamp at his hand, aiming perfectly. She picked the gun quickly and made to aim. I took action then and killed him. From my research, the Simon of a man has about twenty more people in ca