Life has taught me a lot. I'm so unlucky. My mother died when I was very young. It didn't hurt me but now. I thought my father loved me but he abandoned me after getting me married to this man.
I sneaked into Fahad's room. I don't want to know how but I must get out of this house.
I finally found the keys in his boxers.
I don't care. I laughed.
I'm so happy. I feel like screaming right now atleast I'll leave this prison. I walked slowly. I arrived at the compound.
It seems the guard is asleep. I don't mind jumping this gate to go out.
I have done a lot of crazy things so why is this hard to do?
"Oh. Madam it's you. I think it's a thief". The gateman said coming out of his room.
"Fool". I hissed. "Open the gate".
"Ah, madam. 2 am. Noo". He said in disagreement.
"Are you mad?" I insulted him. "Look, I have no time to waste. Open".
"I can't open the gate for you and not in this condition of yours".
"Okay. Because your boss has locked me up in that room. You think I'm weak and you can pity me". I feel like slapping this man.
"No. Oga told me you are pregnant". He said.
I laughed. "You and your oga are mad. Like una dey craze. It's not my business. Open the gate".
I saw Karima and Fahad coming towards me.
I hissed.
I brought out the knife I kept in my bag. I'm so ready for this.
"If you come near me. I will stab myself". I pointed the knife at my belly.
"Please. Don't do that. I beg you". Fahad pleaded.
"Tell this man to open the gate".
" No my love. You can't go out at this time".
"You are a hypocrite. Months ago I was your slave and now I'm your love. Don't even try that rubbish again".
" I swear I love you. Where will you go. It's late. I can't let you go out in this condition".
"Okay. Then you are ready to bury me". I threatened.
" I have realized my mistake and I will change please don't go away". He pleaded.
"One". They think I'm joking about it. " Two".I said. "Thr.....
" Open the gate". He interrupted.
The gateman opened it and I ran out. Today that I'm feeling strong I can run, unlike other days.
I ran as fast as I could. I ran faster when I saw Fahad's car approaching.......
I rather die than go back to that house. There is no one on the road. I noticed a car from afar. I stayed in the middle of the road.
The car is at full speed. I rather die and rest. It happened.
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I can hear some voices. I opened my eyes to see who it is. Are they angels? Am I in my grave? I hope I rest in peace.
Opening my eyes, I realized I was with the kilans with both Fahad and his family. Is it a family reunion?
Fahad noticed me.
"She is up". He said.
"Please call the doctor". Dad said.
King rushed to call the doctor.
Fahad held my hands. I turned a blind eye and a deaf ear.
The doctor came in and checked my eyes, pulse, and everything.
" What doctor?". Dad asked.
"Both the mom and child are okay". He smiled.
Is he mad? I sat up. E b like say this doctor day ment.
"Sorry?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Yes. You and your baby are fine. I have prescribed some drugs please take them as prescribed". He left.
" Congrats". King hugged Fahad.
"Why are you congratulating him? I'm not pregnant. Do I look pregnant?"
"The doctor just confirmed it". Aunty Zahra said.
" Okay. Even if I'm pregnant. Why are you so excited? I can't even keep it since it belongs to a wicked man No". I said blinking my eyes.
"My dear". Dad said.
" No one should dear me". I removed the cannula.
"Easy". Dad stood up.
" Thank God. I didn't die. The Almighty has given me another chance to live". I held the spot that was bleeding with my left hand trying to come down from the bed.
"Where are you going?" Dad asked.
"To a place where my heart belongs".
"Wait. Wait. I know I have offended you. Forgive me". Fahad pleaded.
" Thank God you know, but here. No. I can't stay with my enemies".
"Who are they?" Fahad's mom asked from one corner of the room.
"I will answer you. Since I hold no grudges against you". I sat back. "Let's start with my dad". I wiped off my tears. " He forced me into marriage and after getting me married, he forgot me and stopped being a father. At first, I thought I could count on him and I thought he was the one person that would support me even if I was wrong. He abandoned me in this idiot's house". I. Complained.
"I didn't. I thought you needed some space". Dad said.
"I'm not done. Then king. Being Fahad's greatest friend. He has always supported his friend in the wrongdoings". I hissed. "Aunty Zahra knows no else if not party. She only calls whenever she needs me or wants to show me off at a party. Is that even fair?".
" No, my dear". Fahad's mom answered.
"And you Karima. Are you not even ashamed. You joined hands with your bro to punish me".
" What did she do?".
"For the past few months. I have been in the cage. I clean the house, I cook, I feed the dogs, I serve and I pay with my body too. I'm sure my body is damaged by the cause of Fahad. I'm useless. There is nothing in me to enjoy because your son made sure I'm ruined. He even hits me. Look at this mark on my face". I showed his mom. "It was because of a slap. Your son is the first to raise his hand. The gateman is the witness. I suffered". I covered my face.
"That's cruel. Fahad did all of this?" She said in surprise.
"I can't lie in his presence". I folded my arms.
" It's not what you are thinking. We didn't do this to hurt you but to change you". King said.
"I know. I know you had a hand in this too. Your sister, king. Did you know what I went through?". I faced Dad. "Dad you also knew this". I looked away.
" Wow so. You all supported him".
"Please". Fahad knelt in front. "For the sake of our baby. Forgive me". He placed his hand on my stomach.
" What baby". I removed his hand. "I'm not keeping any baby. I'm getting rid of it today".
" No. You can't do that. Not when I'm alive. Is it the baby's fault that the dad is wicked".
"I just want to leave this place. I don't want to ever see their faces". I stood up.
" Okay. You can come with me to my house. Even Fahad nor Karima dares to show up". Fahad's mom said.
I stood up and she followed my back. I need breathing space at the same time I'm sick. I'm weak.
Maybe it will end in the next chappy..... Blessed.
