ABUSED..
Episode 17
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I set out to my work place with full hope something positive would happen. Ella didn’t say anything as I left but I was determined to crave another path other than selling my body…
Twenty four months, the changes I saw as I walked the street that leads to my work place is amazing☺️.
I just hope not see any of our neighbors as mother’s place is two streets away.
At last I reached my destination, there were changes here and there but I could still recognize our shop. I opened the glass door, I saw new faces as I stepped in
” Good afternoon ma” a beautiful well dressed dark teenager greeted me
” Good afternoon dear.” I responded
” Are you here to see our madam?”
I was lost, madam? what happened to Mr Hassan I thought
” No. I am here to see your boss, Mr Hassan”
” sorry I think you are in the wrong place ma. Our boss is a woman”
There were changes, yes but I certain this is Mr Hassan’s shop. I was pondering when I heard a familiar voice
” Grace Who is that?”
I turned to see Oluchi, wow! she is so beautiful then I sighted her ring- she is married.
” Hah! Ruth” she exclaimed
” Oluchi look at you☺️”
” what are you doing here?”
” I came to see Mr Hassan” I said smiling
” He has gone back to his country. He auctioned this place, so I paid and decided to retain his name as he has built costumer base ”
” wow. lucky you🥰. ”
” Yes o. Lucky me”
” Congratulations dear I see you are married”
” Thank you o. it’s just two weeks ago. ”
” Wow. I wish I graced the occasion”
Laughing sarcastically she looked at me head to toe
‘ From prison I guess”
My heart sank at those words, I exhaled deeply looking at the floor.
‘ Well, I am out. Since Mr Hassan is no longer here. you can help me for old time sake”
” Help? Ruth things are tight o😩”
” I don’t need your money. You can employ me, I know didn’t finish up but you know I can make one or two…”
” Ruth! You want to work for me? No o. I’m okay with the workers I have plus you are an ex- convict. I can’t have you work for me, your story went viral and I…I don’t want you to dent my image besides my husband..”
” It’s ok Oluchi. I get the memo don’t rub it in. ”
” it’s not like I don’t want to help you o, just you know how people…”
” Oluchi! I get your drift. I am a criminal and you can’t employ me. Noted😒!”
” Don’t worry God will help you o. There’s beer parlor that needs..”
A call came in interrupting her speech, the smiled on her face as she checked the caller can lit up a room
” Darling, I am done. oh you are close. Love you” She replied gleefully
That’s her husband, he is coming to pick her up probably
” Ruth, my husband is coming to pick me up. You should be leaving I don’t want drama”
” What do you mean? ”
” You know nau. Just go ehn… Check other places”
My hopes were down by the turn of events, she walked inside to get her bag having given instructions to her workers.
I opened the door feeling like someone drenched in rain, I don’t know what steps to take from here.
Standing under the sun close to the shop, lost in thoughts. I was about walking away when I saw a wine red venza driving in, at first I didn’t bother to look who the driver was not until I head the glass door opened and a smiling Oluchi walking towards the car.
I was shocked when the driver side open revealing the handsome face that stole my heart and dashed it on the ground two years ago – Ade. He opened his arms wide open to receive Oluchi.
I was shocked to my bones seeing them in close embrace, it took time to process the whole thing. Could he be her husband or probably he is just a look alike?
” Ruth!! Long time” he jolted me back to reality with his voice. Oh! that voice that once caused butterflies in my stomach is now tormenting my flesh😖
I closed my eyes, collected my self and face them both.
” Yes. long time Judas ”
” wow. How was prison life? Not good I see. You look pale and dirty. Oh poor girl😜”
” Congratulations to you both” I said smiling
I don’t want to show that I was weak and dying inside. I don’t want him to win and rub me mud on my face
” Oluchi wow! I never knew you were interested in my meat. You advised me to throw it up, remember? My leftover was good for you” I said sarcastically🙂
She couldn’t match my look and the smile on her face was changing to a frown
” Honey let’s go before we miss our flight” she said
” Ade you are one page I wish to tear out of my past. Remember Karma is a bitch”
with a heavy heart I left and briskly walked away to avoid the tears from dropping in their presence.
I walked to lonely place and let the tears fall unhindered. I remember that night when I lost my innocence, the sweet calls, text and how he spoke to me on after that day. I wept like a woman who lost her child. I am truly doomed to never have happiness in life.
I cried my eyes out wishing I could erase that day😭😭.
Ella is right, I have to survive and fight before I get trampled on. However the thought of me sleep with different men irritates me, but I can’t think of anything else to do and this tag of being a criminal will kill my chances.
Why was I conceived?😭
To be continued..
