Courtney I couldn't take it anymore, it's not good to repay bad with bad. I turned on the heater and went to her door, "Clara" I shouted her name and knocked. "I'm not opening the door for you. I won't let you do anything to me. Did you really think I was going to forgive you and leave Donald? Hell no girl, you're just dreaming" she replied from the other side. "Are you okay? You ate the food meant for me" I replied instead. " Did you think I would come unprepared? You're a real bitch" I shook my head and left the door, I can't continue listening to her rants at least she's okay. CLARA I woke to the cold room. That must have been what woke me up. I wanted to go out and turned on the heater but I can't risk meeting Courtney or Donald so I stayed put and rubbed my arms together to generate heat. The cold gradually went down and the air was back to normal then I heard a knock on the door. My heart skipped a bit, "Clara" I heard Courtney shout a
~ 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