ABUSED..
Episode 13
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” Ruth. It’s me☺️” he smiled while holding her hands.
” I know you are surprise to see us but we are here for you Ruth” she said
” Why are you here?”
” We have decided to let you out. After all, my husband is well now and you must have learnt your lessons in this place”
I saw the shining thing nesting her finger, they are married and decided to come rub it on. If looks can kill!
” I’m kind hearted Ruth, if not I will allow languish in this place, so my lovely wife, your aunt, and I decided to let you free as a wedding gift to you😌”
Reuben stated
” Do I look like I need your help?😬”
I bloated out
” Ruth, you should be grateful we are related if not you won’t receive such favor from us” my mom interjected
” So you ended up with a rapist?😏
” Ruth watch your tongue😠”
” Or else what?”
” You will kill me? You had me thrown in jail without trial, if you think you are just why not fight in court”😬
” Can you prove your innocence?” He asked
” Ruth, we have taken the necessary step to get you out but get this straight. You are not coming under our roof. You are old enough to carter for yourself, so you can go from here.” Mother said
” Out of my goodness I am doing this. You deserve worse than this for what you did to me😒”
” I wish I did worse Reuben”
” I see you have lost your sense of respect in here, I won’t have you insult my husband in my presence”
I laughed out loud to my satisfaction and much to their derision
” Your husband? Damilola Williams Is this what you ended up with😏??,
a beast? Well, I wish you well with your cross”
“Honey, our visit here is over. Let’s leave” Reuben said after seeing how mother is bothered by my last statement.
I think he has hypnotized her or something to cover this dark side. She picked her bag from the table and they both left without further words.
I sighed in great relief knowing my days here is coming to an end soon. As for getting a place to stay I will figure out that when I get out.
I walked back to the prison with a brighter face. The brightness faded out as I realized I would be separated from my new family soon. In as much as I want to leave this dungeon I still want to be around this people who taught me more about life and showed me love that my true family denied me😩 I enjoyed the sisterhood and the time we have spent together
” Rutty! Tell me, na wetin Dem carry come” Kris asked
” Nothing o. I fit leave here anytime”
” Eyahh. Nawa o!” Helen exclaimed
” I will be out soon, my friend said my boss is considering releasing me” Ella added
” I happy for una o” Helen and Sandra said in unison.
I was happy too, soon my freedom would be reality. Another chapter of my life is opening; I don’t want to bother myself with where to go from here, for now I just basked in joy of getting out.
Whatever made Reuben and my mother to have a change of her must be divine. I feel sorry for mother only if she knew she got married to a wolf in sheep’s clothing🤦.
I looked around no sight of Anita, I was told she is been taken to court for her final hearing when I asked her whereabouts; I just hope she is good and the verdict favours her😩🙏.
I felt for the poor girl, she fears the judgement won’t be good that’s why she is been quite and prayerful hoping that the Lord would help her out.
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Today is a sad day for everyone in this section, sorrowful moans were the song we sing this day. Our heart are heavy at what today brings.
A sister is leaving not just this walls but beyond the river😭. The atmosphere is tensed and hot in sorrow no one could speak, our words have failed us and tears is the common language of all.
Anita’s case ended negatively, she is to die by hanging today. That’s the verdict from the judge after the final hearing a few days ago.
We couldn’t hold back our tears when she broke the news and told us how jubilant her in laws were and her sister was satisfied by the look on her face as she was lead away by the warders😥😥.
” This is the end sisters. We have both stayed together with each other, I am glad our path crossed. This memory I shall carry to the grave. Please let it be known that the actions of anger do us no good😥🙏.
I wish I thought twice before I did what I did. ” Anita cried out😭
We couldn’t bring ourselves to accept the fact soon Anita would be history in life. Helen whose case has been a roll coaster started singing.
‘ I shall see my savior Jesus Christ over there.
I shall see my savior Jesus over there, over the river Jordan”
” I wish you fare well in your next journey” Kris cried out
I thought Sandra was strong at heart but she wailed at the fate of Anita, they were the closet though.
It was an overwhelming moment for everyone, life means nothing at the moment, but love and emotions speaking loudly.
” Anita Peterson”
We all turned to the officers who came to fetch her with handcuffs and our voices became loud that it echoed through the whole section.
She hugged us one after the other, when she got to Sandra they both cried out loudly as they hugged each other so tight not wanting to let go😭.
” The pains will be over soon. My maker will receive me soon ” Anita said while crying
Everyone was in tears as she walked slowly like a lamb to the slaughter. As she took the last glance, with her hands being cuffed by the officers she shook her head in tears; turning to the officers who lead her out she never looked back. Other inmates were sobbing as she walked past them.
We wailed uncontrollably stumping our feet on the ground at lost of a sister. The building felt our grief as we sang and wept for our sister.
TO be continued.
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Life no balance well