Hmmm

She is Mine

Chapter seven

By Obodozie favour chioma

I couldn't control the tears that ran down my cheeks. I would contact STDs and die no.

"Jake please I begged"Trying hard to resist him.

I regretted giving him the drugs, it had turned him to a monster who gave no room for pleas. I couldn't risk getting the Sexual disease I have to do something and fast.

"The more you resist the more I want you baby"He said and I felt disgusted.

Was I reaping from what I Sowed to Jane?. No my situation isn't going to end like hers.

NEVER!

"Okay baby I will give my body to you willingly"Was the words I told him and he smiled.

"That better"He said and I hit with the vase on the cupboard. He fell on the ground crying in pains but I cared less.

I walked close to the door, opened it and walked out. I tried changing my dress when I felt my room door open.

I got scared thinking it was Jake. I had a new blouse on and I tipped toed out of the bathroom.

"Bella"I heard a familiar voice say.

I came out to see Jake's mum sitting on the couch close to my bed.

"What?"I asked her siting on my bed.

"I'm really not comfortable with all this. We will have to tell Jake what he did to Jane"She said and I got upset immediately.

*Today everyone is after me*

"Do you hear yourself?"i said staring at her.

"It pretty hard not to"She told me.

"Ohh really! Imagine telling your son that he is a rapist and I have to buy the police of to get him out of prison"

"It best we tell him. Let him come face with reality and accept what he did. I caused this I shouldn't have listened to you"She said and I gave her a hard slap.

" You small witch i have really had enough with you it high time my son knows how you maltreat me"She said surprising me.

"Mind you. You can't back out of this at all".I warned her but she walked out on me.

"Come here"I said dragging her by the hair.

"Let me go bella" She said resisting.

"I will have jake all to myself even if it is the last thing i do"I said not caring.

I reached out for the little knife close to the dinning room. We both struggled with the knife for a couple of minutes.

She had the knife in ger hands but i overpowered her and i stabbed her twice.

I felt her blood on my hands, she was almost screaming when i used the pillow to close her mouth.

I removed the pillow when i realised she wasn't moving again by then my senses were back.

I realised i had murdered her right there, i needed a way to hide her body and tbe evidence that it was me.

"Bella! Bella! Come here" I heard Jake, he was almost close to the living room where i was close to his mum who laid lifeless on the floor.

I successfully hid the body and safely ran to the toilet washing the blood stains of my body by then i met jake on the floor.

He must have passed out due to the drugs he had on. Thankfully i have enough time to clean up the whole place.

I tried calling my mum wondering if i should run away or hide the evidence. I came up with a plan to fake a robbery attack but then i had drugged the whole maids and body guards.

I tried calling jim but he wasn't responding what going on today?I angrily said pacing the room.

I walked slowly into Jane's room disgusied as a doctor. I was only being selfish but not going to prison was my only option.

I reached out for the poison, injected it in the syringe staring at jane who slept peacefully.

I was about injecting her when a man walked in...

"Who are you?" He asked and i wobdered if he was among the security team.

" What do you mean?i'm a doctor here"I tried saying.

"But i haven't since you around and you look quite familar" The man aaked me.

I had a mustache on and glasses to.

" I haven't seen you in my life".

"Jim" He called shocking me.

" Who's that? "I asked still in shock.

" Wait is that poison?. Why are trying to poison her?" He asked and i pushed him and tried running.

"Security! Security! Security!" Was what i heard.

I ran as fast as my legs could take me but the hospital was closed. Today i was in real trouble and i looked around the hospital was surrounded by police.

"Damn!" I said wondering if i will ever escape this.

"Put your hands up mr man" i held feeling a gun pointed close to my forehead.

I did as instructed.

"Cuff him" Was the next thing i heard and i was taken out of the hospital.

"Sir can i at least get a phone call?" I begged the police officer who agreed.

" Mum please come bail me out"I begged my mum.

" Jim where are you? "She asked worried.

" I'm in jail. I got arrested again mum" i said almost in tears.

"Jim why?. After all the warnings your dad gave to you. This is just the last draw".

" Mum please i'm really scared"i begged.

" Alright i will talk to your father. What police station are you in? ".

" Mr man my phone"The police officer asked and i begged for little more time.

" Hin police station".I said and gave the police officer his phone.

"Am sorry ma'am but he can't get bailed out. He was caught twice trying to poison the same woman. He has to be trailed and when trailed if found guilty he would in jail".

" What?. My love my only son can't be in jail".

" That what he deserves. We can't always save him from whatever trouble he lands in. It is hightime he pays for his sins".

"Can you hear yourself?. Our only son would go to jail"My mum said watching me cry.

" That his price to pay. Dear let the evil pay for their deeds"My dad taking my mum by the hand and they both walked out.

"What do they have against you jane?" i asked her and she stared at me.

" I wish i know the answer to that. Jim had told me he loved me and he was ready to start a relationship with me now he wants me dead".

" Son"i heard and turned to see my mum.

"Bro Nathan we heard what happened" Julia said hugging me.

"Am so glad you weren't hurt in any way"My mum said and i smiled.

" Mum am glad you recovered fast" I told my mum who was being pulled by julia in a wheelchair.

"Yes the doctor says i will be discharged today" My mum said smiling.

" That goodnews but jane needs our help"I told her.

" Who's this girl that got you all worked up today?"My mum asked and she stared at jane who was laying in the hospital bed.

"Mum she really needs our help. She got attacked twice today by the same man"I said staring at her.

" What do they have against you dear?" My mum asked surprised.

" Ma'am i wish i know"Jane told her.

" Mum am suggesting she stay with us till she is all better".I said and my mum stared at me.

"No Nathan i don't want to be a burden".Jane said and julia held her hands.

"You won't be a burden it our duty to cater for you" Was julia words.

"I'm sure she has her own family".

"I'm the only one remaining. I losr my parents and my little sis too so am all alone"Jane said sadly.

" Mum she has really being through a lot i mean she was raped worst the rapist gave her stds"I said and julia gasped in shock.

" Mum please let her stay with us, she has being through a lot we can't let her go back to where the rapist stays".Julia said.

" No everyone i will be fine"Jane said but my mum held her hands.

" Dear as a woman it won't be good for me to live my fellow woman especially in this critical condition you are in. You will stay with us and we will help fight your case and give you the justice you deserve".Nathan mum said and i smiled.

It was time jake paid for what he did to me.

Nathan helped me get discharged and he became my doctor. His family made me feel at home and his mum also did the trick by giving me guidelines on how to care for my child.

Three months had passed and from the news i heard jim was killed in the prison cell two days after he was arrested,jake's mum was dead also jake was married to bella.

I had him arrested twice for rape but Bella won the case each time claiming her husband had lost his memory and so had no memory of me, she also defended him saying the people i claimed where present when i was raped where dead so due to lack of evidence the case was closed.

I wasn't ready to give up there. I planned on going back to school after having my child and coming back to get my justice.

Bella and jake can't just go away with what they did to me. The hatred i had for jake grew stronger when i found out bella was also pregnant.

8 years later...

Nathan was a renowed doctor all over the country and julia travelled to u.k to further more. I had my little son jeremy close to me, thanks to Nathan and his family help i had built my own company which was succesful, i had my own house, an estate in my name also cars as well now was the time to get my revenge.

It was high time bella and jake paid for all the wrong they had both done to me, somehow i felt bella had a hand in jim's death but i had no proof to back up my claims.

I had bought a high share of Jake's company and tomorrow i will show myself to Jake and his wife as their new boss. They should be ready because i am.

"Don't tell me you are still planning on Exerting revenge on Bella and that rapist? "Nathan asked me watching the make-up artist make me up.

" That rapist has a name and it's Jake".

*I hate it when someone elses call him names. I'm the only one with that right*

"Whatever." He said and i smirked.

I had lost my smile long ago.

"Yes. Don't worry Nathan i will be careful".

"What if he tries to harm you again?" He asked worried.

"That why i have got security guards."I told him and he held my hands.

" I'm only worried. You don't look convinced enough to change your mind so i won't try changing but you have got to do something for me".

" And that is?"

" You inform me what happens every detail. I really want to see their surprised faces when they ses you".Nathan said and i nodded.

" I will."

" And jeremy? Would you let him see his father or you will forever keep in the dark about his father?".

" His father. Never existed so what there to tell?"

" Hmm he has got the right to know at least"

" Kira leave us"i told my make-up artist clearly she has heard enough.

"I'm not telling my son about him should i call him a monster or say nice things about him even after what he did".

" You have a point but at the same time jeremy needs to know about him".

" It best if he thinks he is dead".

" Who is dead?"i heard and turned to see jeremy.

" No one dear"I said and he came close.

" Mum you just said it bests if he thinks he is dead so who are you talking about?" My son questioned.

" Jeremy it adult matter"Nathan said coming to my rescue.

" Hmm are you sure?"

" Ofcourse. So tell me what brings our little prince here? "Nathan asked.

He stared at me and i muttered thankyou.

"Ohh i got bored waiting for mum to finish off with her make-up so when i saw Aunt clara leave i came over".

" So you were waiting for mum? "

" Yes Mr Nathan. We have something planned".

" What?. Who asked you to call him mr nathan? ".I said staring at him.

" He did. He says i call him that he doesn't want to grow old quick and whenever he hears me call him Uncle nathan he feels old. Right mr nathan?".

" Right. So can i be included in you and mum plans?"Nathan asked.

" Not today. We are going on a secret mission"My son said smiling.

" Okay. You call me and brief me on everything then"

" I will don't worry"My son said.

" I will leavs you both. I'm off to work'"He said giving me a french kisd on the cheeks and a pat on jeremy shoulders.

" I see you both have become really close" My son said and i smiled.

*Around him i just can't stop smilimg*

At first i hated the fact that bastard left a seed in me but when i held jeremy in my arms i couldn't stop smiling. I had love for at the first sight.

He held my hands and slept so adorable close to me now he is all grown up and he checks on me like a father and a husband.

"So now have got a jealous husband watching my every move?"

" Maybe"He said and i laughed.

" Okay let go before the park closes"He said and i smiled.

We got to my car and i told the security guards not to follow us. I ans my son usually go on alone walks together. It our only bonding time when i'm alone for work.

"Our schedule is fixed for picnic today mum" He said and i smiled.

" I will bring the picnic basket"

" Mum i will get it i'm stronger than you"

" Ohh is that a challenge?. You are just a li referencettle boy besides i'm sure it does not weigh that much".

" Okay i tried warning you mum".

" Wow it surpringly heavy"i told him and he gave a short laugh.

" I told you" He said laying out the blanket for our picnic.

" How come the park is empty?".

" It sunday mum so it going to be empty"My son said and i got curious.

" How come you know when it empty?".

" Well i come here with Paula"He said shocking me.

" Who's paula and why does ths security guard let you come out alone?".

" Don't get mad but when you get busy i kinda tell them you asked me to come over here for a while so they drive me here where i meet paula".

" Hmm who is she?"I asked him.

" My crush"He said eating his sandwich.

*Wow so my son likes someone now and he is just 8*

"Crush?"

"Yes mum. I like her" He said leaving me in shock.

"How come?. You are only eight".

"Mum age doesn't matter. You should see her, she is really beautiful and at night when you tell me stories i only see her".

" Wow. So when am i seeing her?"

" You could see her today if you want. Mum at first we both disagreed on a lot of things, she couldn't let me win, she loves to argue with me. She has a fighting spirit just like you, she hates it when others get maltreated even at our tender age i felt she was the one you know like in the movies".

"Wow jeremy am speechless".

" Don't be mum"

" Does she know you like her?"

" Ohh yeah she does. She likes me too but her mean grandma doesn't...mum paula gets maltreated by her everyday and she eats little food to".

"Wow and did she tell all this?".

" No. She keeps things to herself and just like you she acts like she is okay but deep down she isn't".

" She is truly a fighter. Try bringing her around so i could see her".

"She is really hard to convince but i will try".

" So my little boy is now a man now?"

"Maybe"He said and i smiled.

" Tell paula this. You both are only allowed to be close friends just that, focus on your studies and when the time comes you both can love each other as you want".

"Really mum?"

" Yes darling the world only recognise doing things at the right time and i also do even jesus remember the story about the wedding in canian".

" Yes mum i understand"He said smiling.

" Thanks for the advice".

" That what am here for"

" Yeah."He said drinking his soda.

I wondered who this paula girl was that got my son all worried. After eating and playing as usual we headed home.

It

The next day after dropping Jeremy at school, Clara came over and made more beautiful. My designers did the same with my dress. While driving i got a text from Nathan, his mum and julia.

From his mum it reads;

Dear i wish you luck. When i get back from the states am going to come over. Make sure to get me a picture of that witch Bella's reaction.

From Julia;

Hi big sis. I wish you luck today all your enemies are going to be speechless especially that man jake.

From Nathan;

Wish i could be with you now. You have become a big part of my life. I trust you will kill it at the meeting.

I smiled knowing they all cared about me, i made a short prayer to God. I have to fight this battle and i must come out victorious.

We got to the company and my security guards did a good job hiding my identity, i was taken to a huge office where i sat waiting for the perfect time to show my face to them.

"And who do you think is taking over our company?" Jake asked irritating me.

" Just shut up will you." I said already fed up of jake.

I should have just let jane have him when i got the chance. Now he is only but a waste of my time. I killed his cousin to get back this company, i can't just let all my hardwork go in vain somehow i have to get back this company.

Selling some of the companies share was a mistake and something i shouldn't have done but then it wasn't in my hands. The board members threatened to sell their shares to other company if i don't share it to someone else.

"Am sorry bella i won't try to upset you again please forgive me" Jake said on his knees.

" That better. Let go the meeting is about to start"I told him smiling.

Ever since i got jake addicted to the drugs i give him, he has obeyed every of my command without hesistation.

We were both close to the conference room when i heard a few workers gossipping.

"I'm so glad Bella isn't our boss anymore".

"Me too. Finally that mean witch will also have to call another ma/sir".

" Yes let her suffer the same way she made us suffer".

" Truly the saying whatever a man sow he shall reap. She will reap of her evil deeds and i hope God saves Mr jake and his innocent daughter away from her evil clutches".

" The nerves you all have to glory over my defeat. I promise you all once i get my company back you will wish for poverty. You ungrateful workers! "I said angrily.

"What there to be grateful of?. You witch bella!. You only made us work like slaves am so glad God has finally met with your justice get ready cause this isn't your only defeat. It best you learn to be nice cause soon with this attitude of yours you would scrubbing the toilet floor"Mina my secretary said and i got upset.

" You ingrate"I said holding unto her hair.

We both got into a fight and were seperated by the new owner of the company security guards.

Mina got fired for disgracing the company name and i got the worst punishment.

I was asked to scrub the company owner personal toilet for two days. Apparently she felt it was a befitting punishment for me.

I swore that day to kill the owner with my bare hands even if it the last thing i did. First i have find out who owns the company and fast.

"Bella today you is just the beginning of what i have planned for you. Today it my toilet you are scrubbing soon it would be my shoes. I promise to make you pay for all the insults i beared. Everything you made me go through 9 years ago. All what you did to me everything you witch".

Thanks to the security cameras we found out jim was asked by someone to kill me and he called her name bella but after knowing the hospital was burnt that day along with it footage.

I managed to escape but i did with a burnt scar on my leg. It little but thar wasn't enough justice to verify for all those innocents people that died at that hospital.

"I'm so sure you were the one who burnt that hospital. You witch it best you get ready cause the writing on your wall says your end is near. Jane Roland would never rest till she have you behind bars for all the crimes you have commit".

" Dad! Dad! I missed you"Paula came running. She held jake and hugged him tight.

I felt really tired and cared less about paula and him.

"Where's my mum?" I questioned her.

"Grandma is in her room"She said and I held her by the hair.

" You little brat how many times have i warned you to always add ma to your sentence. Not only that where is your manners go down on your knees and greet"I said irritated by her sight.

" Am sorry mummy"

" Don't you dare call me mum do i look old to you?" I asked her and jake went on his knees.

"Please bella don't hurt my baby please" He begged.

"Teach her to behave" I told him and walked out.

"Dad"Paula said crying her eyes out hugging jake but i cared less.

" Mum! Mum! " I called out angrily remembering how i scrub the toilet something i never dreamt of doing all my life.

"Fat fool!" I called pouring her water.

"Hey bella" My mum called out but i didn't care.

"Mum it would be best if you start getting use to poverty because i'm no longer going to harbour lazy fat old hags".

" Meaning what? "My mum asked.

" Meaning you go out like the rest of us and work"I told her and was about walking out when i said

"And yes! I don't want you eating paula meals. At first i thought it was her punishment but now i know you are greedy and lazy. I hope am clear and if you refuse to work the door is that way. Maybe those sleeping under the bridge will reserve a space for you". I said leaving.

" Dad why is mum like this to us? "My little angel paula asked.

" I wish i know dear"I told her.

"Why doesn't she love me or am i not lovable?" She asked crying.

"Wipe your tears my love am here for you remember Dad and Paula for life".I told her smiling.

"Yeah dad"She said and her tummy grumbled.

" Didn't you have something to eat?" I asked her.

"I'm not hungry" She told me and i knew she was only trying to be brave.

She is more of a fighter and she reminds me of someone close to me but i had no idea who.

"Guess what?" I told her.

"What?"

"I bought bread while coming without your mum's knowledge"I told her and she smiled.

" Really dad?"She asked.

" Yes darling and your favorite chocolates too"

"What! Thanks dad. To be sincere i haven't eaten a thing all day,Mum didn't give me money to buy lunch and grandma stole my breakfast when i returned from school,she made me do all the chores".Paula said and i could feel the pain in her voice.

"Enough dear. Eat, you can have all the bread to yourself".I told her smiling.

" But what of you?".

"I will be fine. You need to eat, you need your strength back for school tomorrow".

" Okay let split the bread"She said dividing the bread.

" Ok but i will have a little okay"I told her watching her smile.

"So tell me who is jeremy?"I asked her and she blushingly stared at something else.

"Spill the beans girl. I saw your diary" I told her and she gave me a surprised look immediately.

"Dad that private!"

"You know there shouldn't be a secret between us" I told her and she smiled.

" He is a friend".

" I don't think he is just a friend"I told her and she smiled.

" You like him paula i can see it"I told her.

" Okay. I have a crush on him but it only a crush nothing serious i promise".

" Oh really?. So why did you write that you can't sleep without thinking of him and you include him in your prayers every night".I asked her and she stared at me.

" Dad a diary is a personal issue you know?" She said and i smiled.

"Paula you are only 7 what more personal than the relationship we share".

"I know. We haven't done anything wrong, we both decided to keep it a secret till we are all grown up".

" Wow. How come and when did all this happen? "i asked her.

" Our last time together. It been two days now that we haven't seen each other"

" So he is pratically your secret boyfriend".

" No dad. Trust me we are only friends nothing more"She said and i smiled.

" I'm glad who ever that boy his is making you smile, blush and act this nervous around me. It really being long since have watched you smile and am grateful but at the same time you both have got to be just friends until you are all grown up. Doing the right thing at the right time matters a lot you know".

" Yes dad i know. I will tell jeremy"

" You do that and tell him i want to have a word with him also".

" I will try"She said and i hugged her.

"My love" I called my son who woke up.

"Mum... I missed you" He said hugging me tight.

"I heard you stayed up waiting for me" I said and he nodded.

"Mum's sorry for coming late, I had to finish up with something."

"Oh okay".

"So how was school? "

" It was good. Mum next week is my birthday"

" I know already"I told him and he smiled.

" I want to be the one to plan my birthday please mum"He begged.

" Sure. So who are you inviting? ".

" Just a few friends and Paula too".

" Hmm really? "

" Yes mum. You will get to see her but I hope she comes".

" She would."I told him and he smiled.

" Mum, there's one problem"

"What that?" I asked him.

"I'm not sure she would be able to come cause her mum and grandma won't let her"He said shocking me.

" Are they that strict? "I asked him worried.

"Yes. Paula is really suffering mum"

"And her dad? "I asked.

" He is her hero but I don't think he can do anything to stop it".

"Why can't he?." I asked curious to know what going on.

" He is being controlled by his wife. Don't tell Paula I'm telling you this.. She says at 12 midnight she watches her dad get drugged by her mum and in the morning he obeys her every command strange right"

" Yes. Does she know what drugs? "I asked him.

" No. She told me she was to scared to find out. If Paula would come she just needs her dad to help her come. He would help her convince her mum"My son said to me.

" Alright. It late already you sleep. Tomorrow's not school so you could go with the security guards and your nanny to inform her of your birthday".

" Thanks mum. I love you"He said hugging me.

" Sure. Give mum a goodnight kiss"

"Mmmuahh"He said smiling.

" That for my cheeks now my forehead".

"Mmmuahh are you satisfied now mum?" He said smiling.

" Yeah my love. Goodnight"I said and walked out of his room.

Paula is really suffering. Her story reminds me of all the insults I had to bear while being Jake's personal maid.

When I get to see her, I will ask her questions and find ways to get her out of that horrible family. A child can't be suffering like that.