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.
*** *State your business" a guy stopped me at the entrance. My appearance was looking slightly out of place. Even the temporary tattoo on my neck didn't seem to work. I cleared my throat silently and made sure to make eye contact with the guy. "I'm here too see Div. I need white powder and I want him to give me personally" I said in a hard voice. "No appointment No Div" he said gruffly and dismissed me with a wave of his hands. I won't take no for an answer. "Even when it seems important?" I asked using a hoarse voice "I need to see Div privately and now. Tell him it's a matter between life and death" The guy gave me a once-over unsurely. I made sure to meet his gaze as any form of weakness would give me a way. Few minutes later, I was ushered into the innermost part of the club. The door to an office was opened and I entered almost regretting why I came in the first place. All the guards standing there looked scary. "How may I help you ma'am?"
Courtney I squared my shoulders and lifted my head "I need a gun" He laughed, the others following suite. I removed my hoodie letting my hair loose. He knows I'm a lady besides my hair is itching. I moved closer to his table and used my palm to hit the table. "See this mark in my neck?" I tilted my neck to side for him to see. "It's the result of rape." He clenched his fist immediately, the laugh died on his lips. I was angry now, how could they laugh at me. "In one week, he has raped me fifteen times. I don't want to feel helpless like I once did. This man kept me in a dark room since I was eight years old. I finally escaped when I was twenty" I couldn't stop the angry tears that streamed down my face " I thought I was free from the man that brutally killed my parents in front of a eight year old me. I was disgusted at myself for years, I don't want to feel useless again. I want to kill the bastard and put an end to all this, I want to avenge my pare