The Truth About Mariam

Chapter 13

Everything was confusing me. They are secrets unknown.
All were hiding something and i don't what it is.

I threw the can of Pepsi in the dustbin as i head downstairs to the kitchen.

It was a Saturday, Dad was home, Mom in the shop, Rotimi was watching Nick toons on the television.

I don't even think I watched those stuff when I was his age. Power rangers, and all of that, when i was little, I loved watching crime thriller movies, I always hated those cartoons that made you sing along with them as they sang.
Dora the Explorer and Barney and Friends, God I hate those.

My dad eyes meet mine and he smiles faintly at me. He drops his glasses on the table. I walk over to him dragging my leg.

"So what would you do now? You have graduated and you are now waiting for admission, don't you want to work or engage yourself in something at least?"

I thought of that. But what could I do "I don't know yet Dad, i believe my admissions would be early and fast"

"Even with that, you need to earn for your self, you are growing older, you can't depend on your parents for money and provisions all the time. And don't tell me you are still sad about Mariam and going on with your little phase of finding her killer."

I heave a sigh, "No dad, it isn't a phase. I would find her killer." I ignore the other question he asked

He hissed, "You sound so stupid you know that? I didn't raise you and send you to school that start doing the detectives job. Mind your business and focus on your own life. She is dead, six feet below, in hell or in heaven, all is that she's dead, you can't be living and wallowing in someone else's life"

That was true but i just didn't want to accept it. I swallowed, "Why then.  Why then don't i hear a thing, why then doesn't she deserve  justice?

He touched his forehead and cursed silently, " I don't know okay. Life isn't fair, there's no hope for the dead. Accept destiny the way it is"

"Ohh really? It wasn't her destiny to die, she had a life ahead of her. The reason she doesn't get the justice she requires is because this country is being dominated by evil people, murderers, people who reason just like you do", My voice getting louder. I know i was passing my boundary but i couldn't stop, I had to let it all out.

"Just stop it okay. Asake, it is enough. I have had enough of Mariam this Mariam that. She is gone, she is dead, forget about it. You aren't the only one in this world who lost someone, I have too. But you don't see me sobering around. I still fight hard to provide and keep my family safe and i am trying to keep you safe too. I don't want you to get hurt honey." He says

"I have something to confess Asake. And I feel if i do, a weight would be lifted off my shoulders. I have known Mariam way longer than you did. Well, one day, i was in the club with my friends, your mum didn't come with me, so i got drunk. And there a stripper, she was so beautiful and so young. I don't know what happened to me, my eyes were on her throughout and when she was done with her little show. I followed her and you know what? I raped her, Asake, i raped Mariam and when i was done. I told her not to tell anyone, if not, her blood would be on my hands. I am really sorry Asake. I am a terrible father. I raped Mariam, your friend, i didn't know you were friends until before she died. I saw you brought her home more than once. I made sure never to come in contact with her. I hid all the pictures of your mom and i so she wouldn't trace my face and reveal what i did to you. But now, I just can't anymore. I would confess all to the police. I raped her! But believe me, Asake, i didn't kill her. I raped her under the influence of alcohol, i threanted her too, but i didn't kill her. I do hope you find it in your heart to forgive me." In an instant, Dad looks at me, his head hangs low as he ducks his head.

I didn't know what words to say, I tried to say something, but nothing came out. My dad raped Mariam. My own dad raped Mariam. All the time he was consoling me about her death, telling me to move on and shit. He has always been the one reading to us the Bible and now, he is telling me this now. He raped my friend!! I can't feel myself walking away from my dad. I can't see what is around on me.

Then everything darkens.
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Sorry that chapter was short.

Ran out of ideas, but don't worry, the next chapters would be longer and full of action and suspense.

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