CHARLES AND HIS TWIN SISTER(16)
Please be positive because there’s power In the tongue. How wish Uche brought you people to me on time, none of this would have happened. Nothing is going to happen to you believe me. Please wipe your tèars.
Back when I was younger, I lacked the knowledge and experience that I have now. If only I had chosen to run away when Jude and the other man started threatening me, but I made the foolish decision of meeting them instead. Jude repeatedly threatened me to hand over all the money I earned from my sales at times he’d assault me with his belt anyday I couldn’t meet up. Dave’s issue began from the very first day he begged me for a banana when I happened to pass by his place. Being kind-hearted, I gave it to him.
However, he continued to beg me for more, and even though I gave in the second and third time, the fourth time I warned him that it was enough. I made it clear that I was not the owner of the bananas, and that my madam would be angry if she found out. Unfortunately, this created animosity between us. Taking advantage of my inability to fulfill my promise of giving him free bananas, Dave proceeded to exploit me sèxually. On the day of the incident, he deceived me by pretending to want to make a substantial purchase. He lured me into his room under the pretense of giving me money, but instead, he locked the door and…… And…. And…..” Rachel spoke with watery eyes, her expression filled with devastation as she recounted the tragic events that had unfolded.
That’s really bad. I understand you my dear. Because from what I heard, they said you were being threatened. You didn’t explain it like this to them…
Ma you won’t understand. It’s best I leave it that way, it’s my mistake so let me suffer it because no matter what we do it wouldn’t heal the virus either. Joyce had tried her best to seek justice but all to no avail, she doesn’t know their true identities. Dave has a regular habit of smoking and participating in assorted activities that I’d rather not discuss in detail. Unfortunately, even after the incident, he slept with me again one day that I was passing his place that he insisted on apologizing. Who knows if it was the slap I gave him that fueled his anger.
Jude later parked, leaving someone else to rent his house. Annie made every effort she could and later shifted her focus to her farm, as it became her sole means of survival after I caused damage to her business. My uncle recognized the potential dangers I faced, that if I remained in the community with Annie, alot of negative things might unfold which was why he brought me and my brother here to reside with.
Some people are really wîcked. Father please protect my children from the hands of the wicked. Now I knew how you contracted the virus. Please don’t lose your hope in God. I told you from the beginning that had it been your mother was with you you’d have been safe and sound. Not that beast that call himself your father.
I’ll never forgive him for all the pains he had caused me and my brother. Over my dèad body. Nothing will make me to return back to that his house. Am I mád?
You just have to trust me. Although he’s still your father. Please Cover your body with the grown. It’s not good to be exposing your body considering your present condition. The weather is cold and it’s about to rain. Hold my hands let me pray with you before I go…… Mrs Benita extended her gown to cover Rachael’s body and held her hands to pray with her. She prayed with her, told her to take her drugs, kîssed her forehead, drew down the curtains and left.
Uche and his wife took Rachel to their pastor’s house the following day which was on Saturday and prayed with her.
On their way home, Rachel noticed a woman on yellow native attire, frying akara as they drove past. She gestured to Uche to stop the car, expressing her desire to eat akara since it had been quite some time since her mother last bought it for her. Uche complied and halted the car. Benita and Rachel then proceeded to approach the woman.
Mummy good afternoon.
Good afternoon madam… They both greeted, Benita had already brought out a thousand naira note from her purse.
After my dear… Afternoon oo. Madam answered them, coughing and turning the akara with her spoon.
My daughter hope everything is fine, you’re not looking sound…. She said and stood up to meet Rachel.
