FATE

Episode 2-moms decision

One fateful Saturday, sebastian hurriedly did the house chores before Emelda came so he would have more time with her. She came in and met bread, eggs, butter and sardines. This was luxury to this little girl. He asked her to undress so she won't stain her outfit and then prepared the breakfast for her with rich and creamy beverage too. She was served like she was being fattened for the $laughterhouse. She enjoyed the meal. It was a hearty meal. He put on the television and increased the volume louder than before. He made her touch him the way he taught her. He laid her on the bed. She was used to it now and wasn't scared any more. What happened next she didn't expect. He was on top of her, used his hand to cover her mouth and then penetrated the little girl. She passed out from the pain but it did not stop him from going on. When he was spent, he sprinkled water on her to revive her. She started crying. He tried to pacify her. He gave her yoghurt to stop the tears but it was beyond treats. He begged her to stop crying, cleaned her up and gave her painkillers and a sleeping tablet. She continued crying and wriggle in pain. He asked her to dress up and lay down on the bed and sleep to ease the pain. His heart was racing. He hoped she won't spill the beans. He wondered what will happen if she does. He was so frightened; he squeezed ten pieces of $1 note into her hand and took off.

Farida woke up alone in his room. She felt something in her hand. She saw the $1 he had put in it. This will make mom happy. She left the room. She couldn't walk properly. The pain was excruciating. The way she walked was a giveaway. Xiomara was washing in the courtyard. She watched Emelda as she walked out of the room. She knew something was wrong and asked her.

"Emelda, wetin do you?"

"Nothing sis."

"Why are you walking like that?"

"Nothing."

Emelda refused to say anything because xiomara was a gossip. She would tell everyone what transpired and call her names any times she passes. She didn't get along well with her and she would use this to insult her. Emelda didn't want that.

Sebastin watched from a distance. Sebastian wanted to know what happens if they find out from a safe distance. He would not like to be attacked her mom or the police. He had left with his certificates and some other sensitive documents in case they decide to burn his possession. He saw xiomara interrogating Emelda as she left his apartment. He had compensated Emelda very well. He was really scared but was glad she didn't say anything.
When Emelda entered her home, her mother immediately sensed that there was something wrong.

"Are you ok? Why are you walking like that?"

"I am fine ma. Take, sebastian gave me $10 today for my work."

"God bless that man. This will tide us for 4 days if we manage it well. Go and take your bath. You must be tired from all of that work."

She went to take a bath and returned to the room. Her private part still ached, she could not wash it well and could not close her legs completely. Why did sebastian do this to her. He made her promise not to tell anyone. He also promised to buy her chocolate when he comes back later tonight. She made up her mind not to go back to sebastian again. Any chore outside his apartment she can do but she will not enter into his apartment again.

Sebastian waited until quite late and nothing happened. He bought the pasta he had promised Emelda earlier. He came to her house and gave it to her. He whispered to her that he was sorry and it won't happen like that again. Emelda was numb; she was no more interested. She handed the pasta to her mother and went inside to lie down. He was worried about her. He knew she would get better after some time. In the meantime, he had to appease her somehow.

After the incident, whenever he calls her to his room, she refuses to enter. She would run errands for him but would not enter his room. He was worried. How would he pacify her? She was too scared to enter his room. He devised methods to lure her and for the first time, he realised how strongwilled Emelda was.