Neglected Marriage

10. Hidden in shadows of luxury

Mr Stella laughed when he saw his wife's speechless face. He then explained himself," No need to fret . The dress is new. True I got it at the whore house ,reason being the madam there is someone I trust. "
Seeing her increasingly angry face he rushed to explain ,standing up and holding her by the shoulder's he made her sit down.
" She is in fact Eugene's maternal cousin aunt. His mother's paternal cousin. She hates my father's guts for the death of her sister and more so for the suffering Eugene went through.
She often hides me when I am on dangerous missions and hiding from my father, after all no one will suspect the upright Mr Stella to be hiding in the closet if Madame D' Rowena. So yes ,she makes these herself. It is very comfortable and clean. She treats me better than my own mother. Me and Eugene both. It is just that she enjoys her night life too much otherwise I would have long plucked her from it. And no she is not doing anything illegal ,nor selling or buying girls and everyone there are adults who came seeking jobs. No one is forced." he explained looking her in the eyes.
" Have you indulged there?". She asked.
He blushed ", My first time. I was fifteen. The one and only time." he explained. She breathed deeply then nodded.
" If you say so. Then lets go then ". she gave him a small smile. When she went to change with the pillow he bought for the belly.
" She doesn't a lot of things about you does she ?". Her father stated.
He turned to them and nodded," I always thought i could protect her from my bloody and horrible past. I thought I could give her the perfect peaceful life, but it seems I am not meant for peace. Blood and gore follow me as though a shadow it's master. Hiding away from the light for the fear of perishing. But now ,I realise what a fool I as being. Her knowing allows me to protect her in an open way and not compromising my marriage".

He smiled after that and they looked at him with approval. He is indeed a kind son in law.

Meanwhile in a big mansion ,there was a woman on the floor. Her black hair matted with dirt and sweat. Her seemingly blanket filled with filth. She was groaning in pain. She heard footsteps, she prayed in her heart that he passes her room. But he stopped . The keys sounded. He entered the room.
(Violent, rape and abuse coming up. Skip if you are emotionally triggered. Thank you).

" Hello my love. Lovely day ain't it?". he asked moving around her in circles. She looked down. She heard him sigh." Emilia ,I hate to do this ,but you are too stubborn." he said softly with his back to her before turning around in a hurry and kicking her in the abdomen.

She felt searing pain in her abdomen. " Ah!". she screamed and howled in pain. She felt blood seeping to the ground from her belly.

Seeing her blood, he became angry," Pregnant again. You are a fucking BREEDER. What was it ,our ninth child together? And you did not tell me again. You wanted me to kick you. You wanted me to kill your child." Holding her chin in anger ,his nails digging her face. His eyes full of hatred.
"I told you I wanted one thing from you and that was for you to give birth to a a living son for me to show that William STELLA! But no ,you have to be difficult." he slapped her hard. She tasted blood. But said nothing, apart from starring at him with hatred
"Why can't you be my kept woman huh? My second wife? Enjoy riches and splander? For What! For William? He is married you know? Treating his wife like treasure. Only a few people have seen her. And what about you? Protecting such a man?"

Her heart bled when she heard the news. She held on for many years thinking William will find her. Though broken,he will find them. But now?

He sighed and stood her up , placing her against the jail bars and raped her. Usually she would protest but this tie she kept quite ,his groans the only thing heard in the cell. The other in mates watching the show. Everyday ,for the last five years. Whether on periods or during her pregnancies. She kept quiet about those,knowing he will be rough with her leading to nine miscarriages and harsh treatment.

After a while ,he banged her against the wall and sneered ," I will kill William and when that tender daughter if yours grows up ,I will take her too. When she sees her first period I will make her my sex doll. Just you wait."He banged her once more before leaving after spitting on the ground.

(End of such violent sections. I don't condone them by the way)

She sighed ,curling into a ball. Her eyes registered a steely glint. She has to run away. In her hands being the pocket knife she took form Darren while he was raping her ,his head thrown back. Wonder why he kept coming to her ,while he and a posh and pampered wife upstairs.

Emma ,the dark haired raven beauty with green eyes ,often saw her father go down the dungeon. At the same time everyday. And every time he did , his pants had blood on them. she looked behind herself, were she was hiding behind a pillar and saw her mother lovingly feed her elder brother and younger sister. But the only one who has treated her as such was her father. But every time he leaves the dungeon his face is scary so she dares not approach him.

Seeing no one around her,she habitually took out the basket of bread rolls from underneath the table. And a pitcher of water. She ran across the hall to the dungeon. Knowing how he moves he picture on the wall of her greatest grandfather she opened it and slipped inside in time for the maids to pass by. She breathed a sigh of relief. She ran down the stairs careful to hold the pitcher tight.
Hearing the pitter patter of footsteps ,all of the eleven prisoner's sat toward the cell doors. Their angel has arrived. Ever since the child had discovered them ,she brings food immediately after Darren leaves as Darren makes the guard disappear for a while ,to d his dirty business.
" Hi everyone. I managed to get more bread this time. " she smiled proudly. She handed two bread rolls to the old man in the first cell ,who seems to be forgotten by Darren. He was very thin and sickly. Then she gave his opposite ,being a young man, but his teeth were knocked out ,so he looked suspiciously sly. " Thank you". he said.

By and by they thanked the girl. Then she came to Emilia ,whose cell was the furthest from the door,but allowed everyone to see her. She poured the water on Emilia's cup though the bars. And placed three rolls of bread for her and slipped in a candy and one red date and said ", I noticed you bleed a lot miss. " she whispered.

Emilia grew emotional at this child who had the heart if Gold.
" Come here child?". she asked softly ,her voice croaking." Are you okay? Uhm in your family does anyone abuse , uh hurt you?". she asked.

The other inmates knew this was Emilia's child with a man called William Stella.
Emma shook her head lightly," Mother does not like me as much as my siblings. But father always scolds her when she is treating me badly. Father cares about me the most."
Emilia sighed. Then they heard the sound of keys being pulled, her eyes became wide with fright.
Emilia was shaken with fright. Emma was more calmer. "All the rooms of he manor have an escape passage." opening her eyes ,she ran to the side of Emilia's cell. With basket in hand. she touched the wall. The door has been opened Darren whistled as he climbed down the stairs. They all hid their breads and drank their water's fast. Emma ,with clammy hands. She couldn't tell why ,but seeing Emilia's haggard and beaten look she felt it was her father who did it. And might do to her should he find her.
Seeing a grove between unbalanced stone bricks ,she pushed hard and it opened. Breathing a sigh of relief she went in and closed the door. Then held her breath as she wanted to see thought the small hole poked though the wall.

Darren saw them either sleeping or facing their cells. but reaching Emilia's cell he saw the pitcher of water.
" Who brought this?", his voice deceptively soft and gentle. "WHO BROUGHT THIS?". he asked in anger.
" They brought it for me?". Emilia confessed. Darren turned fast to her and rose a brow." Who did?". he asked.
She looked away ", Your guards did I give them a hand service and they give me water." she explained calmly. Either way the guards are not good people. How many girls were dragged to the dungeon where they were raped and then disposed off.

" Who?". he bristled ,opening the cell and kicking her twice on the stomach." If I find out you lied , I will kill your daughter Emma , after violating her as young as she is."

Emma gasped behind the wall , but was lucky as the wall was not really two way but one way of communication. She could hear them ,but they can't hear her. ' so the bloody lady is my mother. That explains why madam hates her she sighed. Before listening more to the conversation so heavy and early in the morning.

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