THAT NIGHT
Episode 7
The death of my baby destabilized me. Though I didn’t love him while he was in the womb, I never wished him dead. Yes, the scan revealed that I was carrying a baby boy.
People came around to sympathize with me but it didn’t take away the pain. Some rejoiced with me that the yoke of training a bastard has been lifted off my neck.
After being discharged from the hospital, Mrs. Akinola took me in and nursed me back to health. Edwin wasn’t left out in caring for me as he always ensured that I go with him to the gym every weekend to get my shape back.
When I became fit, I reluctantly returned to the pastor’s house as I have become attached to the Akinolas’. I was given a warm welcome as they were all happy to have me back.
Surprisingly, the pastor’s three children were around as they came home to celebrate their father’s fiftieth birthday. Since the birthday party would be a big one, a lot of things were needed to make it a success.
Mummy pastor and I were in charge of the food and drinks. Two days to the birthday party, Mummy’s pastor and I went to the market to get the remaining things needed for the preparation of the meal. Getting to the market, mummy discovered that she had forgotten her ATM at home.
Since there was no cash on her to use in purchasing what we needed, she had to send me back home to get the ATM. I took a bike and within thirty minutes, I was at home.
As I got into the compound, I was greeted by a horrible smell that I felt was from the other compound. Getting into the house, the smell became pronounced that I couldn’t help but get worried.
I closed my nose and made it to the master’s bedroom to get the ATM. On my way to the master’s bedroom, I saw Dolapo, Pastor’s first son smoking Indian hemp in his room with his door widely opened.
Being shocked was an understatement as I thought ministers’ children were supposed to be godly and God-fearing. I waved the sight of Dolapo smoking away and went to get the ATM.
I picked up the ATM and tried making my way out of the house when Dolapo came to block me speaking gibberish about me being hot. I ignored him since I knew he was high.
All of a sudden, he pushed me into his room which was beside his parents, and jam the door. I was staring at another molestation in the face but I couldn’t do anything to save myself. I tried to free myself from his grip but I couldn’t because he was stronger than I plus he was high.
Funny enough, I didn’t struggle much with him. When I saw that he was stronger than I, i let him have his way. I didn’t shed a tear because I was tired of crying.
When he was done with whatever he wanted to do with my body, he grunted like a pig and rolled off me. I picked the pieces of my torn undies, went into my room to freshen up then took every one of my belongings, and left the pastor’s house for good.
FIVE YEARS LATER
Edwin’s P.O.V
I woke up this morning having a weird feeling but I ignored it and prepared myself for work. I had to seal a deal with ANNIE-PECU group of companies for my company.
ANNIE-PECU is one of the biggest petrochemical companies in the country which is run by a young lady. I have been going to the company for almost three months to seal the deal but I keep experiencing disappointment as their MD was never available to attend to me.
Research had it that she hated male folks and was always ready to frustrate them whenever they come to her for deals. Left to me, I would have let the deal go but my boss won’t take no for an answer.
To be continued.
