The Minister's Dirty Secret

Chapter 4

IFETA'S POINT OF VIEW:

2 weeks later.

As I was studying in my room, all of the sudden I heard noises of so many cars, soon followed by footsteps.

I stepped out and peeked into the living room only to see Minister Hernes entering our and sitting on the sofa.

Quickly I retreated and entered my room while my heartbeat quickened. I don't know why but I have a bad feeling about it.

Soon I heard him talking with my step mother.

After a few minutes, my step mom came into my room in panic.

"Did you know the minister? Did you anger him? Why does he want to talk to your father about you? If anything happens to our family because of you.. I'll deal with you" she warned while shaking me.

Because of her, I was panicking too. Why did he come? Is he here to take revenge on me because of the juice accident? Is he still angry about it?

Soon my father came from work, as soon he came, father told me to bring water for the guest.

I went to the kitchen and brought water in glasses.

Looking at the relaxed and carefree minister my heart tightened.

I gave the minister, his secretary and all his bodyguard water.

When I was about to flee to my room, the minister spoke.

"You better stay so that you may know" he said.

I looked at my father who nodded.

Slowly I sat on the sofa next to my dad while keeping my eyes low. If I look up I could see the minister.

"So, how is your work going?" He asked my father.

"Good... Enough to survive" my dad answered.

The minister nodded.

"I'll come straight to the point, I don't have the habit of beating around the bush, I like your daughter and I want to take her as my concubine" he stated.

The whole room became still, whereas I felt my heart stop beating. What? He likes me? He is older than my dad? He has a wife already, he wants me? No way.

"Sir this.. I know you are a powerful person and all but she is my...." My dad spoke while the minister cut off.

"I can give you a promotion where you'll get double your salary, give your son a good post after his studies a villa and car... Whatever you want. But even if you refuse I'll take her. I just want to take her willingly that's all" Minister told to which my dad began to waver. Dad don't waver. It's my life. Fight for me.

Before my could speak my stepmother took my dad to the room to speak while I sat there nervously.

Minister looked at me intently while I tried not to squirm.

Soon the both came out, my stepmother looked happy while my dad looked hesitant.

"Everything is fine with us Ifeta should be blessed to be your concubine" my stepmother said happily while I looked at her in disbelief.

"I'll just talk to my daughter and get back to you minister" my dad said making me sigh in relief.

Minister nodded and left.

Soon the living room turned quiet.

"Dad you can't allow me to be his concubine" I shouted.

My stepmother came forward and slapped me.

"What are you talking about? It's such a good opportunity for our family. Can't you sacrifice a little for the family. Having a relationship with the minister is such a huge thing" she rambled while I looked at my father pleading.

"Baby it's a good thing for our family... Can't you understand" my father tried to make me understand.

"But dad, he is older than you and is already married" I said.

"Even if I said no, he'll take you. So it's better to agree to him and get some benefits, I've decided you are going to be his concubine" my dad said and walked to his room.

I rushed into my room, fell on my bed and cried.

But I know nothing is going to change.