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Enticed episode 27

Created by Valentine Valentine in Enticed 7 Dec 2019

(EPISODE 27)
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Zenzele
Me: my queen
Fadz: huh… a queen
Me: don’t ruin the moment… my love, my princess, my rose, my baby, my honey… I am at your service
Fadz: you do know that in reality if I am your queen then I cant be your princess
I sign and shake my head, she just had to burst the bubble.
Me: you just had bust to examine my words
She giggles and I smile
Fadz: I was just pointing out.
Me: I like the dress you are wearing
Fadz: you mean the dress you splashed with drainage water
Me: would you believe me if I told you that it was a mistake and I didn’t know where you suddenly appeared from.
We both grin at each other. She was dressed in the only dress I have ever seen her wearing and today she had tied her hair to the back. She had called me because she needed a lift and I was only too happy to leave the office for her, either way it’s a Sunday I shouldn’t have even been at the office.
Fadz: were you busy when I called
Me: no I was playing video games… in my office
Fadz: (rolls her eyes) boys
Me: you need transport
Fadz: I have to buy some new clothes at different shops… just drop me at the mall and you can return
Me: or… I could just shop with you
Fadz: whatever you like it’s not like you are going to listen to me any way
Me: you are getting intelligent everyday
Fadz: do you like me in dresses?
Me: I like you in anything baby
Fadz: I need an accurate answer
Me: I just gave you an answer
Fadz: stop trying to madden me will you… look at this dresses
She held up two dresses the other one long and the other one long
Fadz: which one do you like?
Me: the one I splashed with drainage water
I gave her a smile and she pouted
Fadz: I am not kidding
Me: choose the kind that you like baby
Fadz: what if what I like you don’t like
Me: have I ever complained about your dressing?
Fadz: no but
Me: good that means I am completely fine with your choice and until now I like it… you don’t have to change yourself for me
Fadz: (smiles) thanks
She says and takes both dresses
Me: you liked them both
Fadz: yes… I think so
Me: you thinks so… girls
I slightly laugh and she shows me her phone with a picture of Emily with some lady
Me: who is this?
Fadz: it’s my sister and her daughter…
Me: what?
I looked at the screen again just in case I didn’t see properly but I was certain this is Emily
Fadz: (smiles) I think she got her family back. She is the one who sent me the money to buy clothes. She is beautiful isn’t she?
I blinked at her. I was just too stunned to actually say anything
Trisha
Mrs. Tyson had tried by all means to comfort me but it was difficult since she didn’t know what the matter was. I finally kept quiet and didn’t move. Later on I felt a blanket being placed over me.
I looked up and Rena was standing over me with a glass of water, I guess she was the one who also brought the blanket but how did she know that I was here and crying for that matter. Mrs Tyson helped me sit beside her and Rena gave me the glass of water and left.
Mrs. Tyson: Emily told me that you and Henry had a fight last night… I didn’t know it was this bad.
Me: your son…
I paused and thought about what might happen if I tell her
Mrs. Tyson: you look so drained… tired
Me: it must be all the crying
Mrs. Tyson: you wanted to tell me about my son
Me: he must be here when I tell you
“Tell us Trisha… if he wanted to be present then he would have been present here at this time” Mr. Tyson voice startled me a bit I turned to look at the entrance and he looked concerned.
Me: well… he keeps secrets from me, I don’t know why he married me
Tears… I think I drink a lot of water
Mrs. Tyson: what happened?
Me: Emily’s mother… she is alive and henry knew and didn’t even bother to tell me
They all gasp in shock. Mrs. Tyson looks like he just saw a ghost and Mr. Tyson, even though he is trying not to show it he is completely stunned.
Mrs. Tyson: are… are… you sure?
Me: yes I met up with her today
Mrs. Tyson: Emily’s mother is alive?
Me: the worst thing about it is that he has been taking Emily out to see her mother for this whole month.
Mr. Tyson looks angry. He moves from the entrance dialing something into the phone. I look at Mrs. Tyson and she gives me an apologetic smile.
Mrs. Tyson: don’t worry dear, your father will take care of everything
My heart jumps as she says that then I realizes that she is talking about Mr. Tyson then I feel like crying all over again. I wish my father was here, in fact I wish I was with my mother… how come I decided Mrs. Tyson over my own mother… gosh I am frustrating myself way too much
Mrs. Tyson: have you had anything to eat?
Me: uh… only coffee
Mrs. Tyson: you should have something
After having soft porridge specially prepared by mother in law I head to my old bedroom and take rest. By the time I wake up it’s a little bit dark outside… I find Rena in the room by my side.
Me: Rena… what are you doing here?
Rena: mother wanted me to stay here with you.
Me: oh… what’s the time?
Rena: close to seven o clock
I slept that long?
Me: wow.
I stood up and went to the corridor, Rena left. There were visitors, elders but from where because as far as I know Mr. Tyson does not work with his family. Then I noticed two of Mrs. Tyson’s brothers and the uncle. They are the same people that came for my bride price. Did Mr. Tyson call them here for the situation? I went back inside and washed face. I looked at the mirror my eyes were swollen and red. I felt like my whole face had swollen but then I just came to the conclusion that it’s the results of sleeping for so long.
From what Mrs. Tyson told me when she visited my room. It seemed that all this elders are here for the situation but Stella has disappeared and they hired people to look for her. Now this makes me feel as if Henry may know about her where about so I quickly dialed up his number
Henry: Trisha...
Me: where is she?
Henry: I don’t know Trisha… I am also searching for her
Me: please henry don’t give me that… you have her number right
Henry: I tried calling her she won’t tell us her where about
Me: pull your strings and track her down
Henry: okay baby… but I need to know if you are coming home tonight
Me: I would rather spend the night at your mother’s place henry
Henry: do you want me there
I hang up on him, I kneeled down by the bed side and prayed… it was one of those rare tines when I actually remember that there is someone greater above us all, or at least mom used to tell me that. I have been married for six months, I have been a mother for six months and although my marriage didn’t start on a smooth flow I feel attached to this family.
It’s different from what I had with Zenzele… in fact I feel as if my relationship with Zenzele was much more of a friendship but this one I had with henry is different, its much heavier… I don’t know if it’s because I have opened up my legs to henry and have always denied Zenzele but when I calm down I feel as if everything will be alright, as if he will make everything alright but deep down something keeps on telling me that he is the one creating all of this problems
My relationship with Emily is special and different… I may have not been there when she was young but I did make a difference right. Since she believed that her mother had come back she has been able to be stable in a single school I have not heard of her getting into fights at school, she has never refused to go to school. She behaves more like a child now than an adult, I removed all those DVDs and replaced them with cartoons and now she is in love with Cinderella.
I barely slept during the night, I kept on wondering what is going to happen, henry didn’t even come home I guessed he spent the night at the new house.
Henry
Why do women always have to exaggerate, I mean I know I messed up big time but she didn’t have to tell my parents…. I have no idea how they going to react but I know that everyone had a hiccup when she narrated this story. Then there is Stella, only heavens know where she has disappeared to since I told her that Trisha told the parents. She left the house she been residing in without a trace.
I hit the starring wheel with so much frustration if only I knew where she was. I was outside her house just in case she returned. I was exhausted from running after a person who doesn’t want to be found the whole day and Trisha clearly doesn’t want me near her. I was more relived last night when I realized that she isn’t thinking of leaving me. I actually thought that she handled the situation better than expected but now I realize how much this has hurt her… I really don’t know why I decided to tell her the truth.
Oh what the fuck henry… you shouldn’t have even kept the secret in the first place.
Just as I was catching some sleep someone nocked on my window. It was about time she showed up. I got off the car.
Stella: what are you doing here Henry?
Me: where did you go the whole day?
Stella: none of your business
Me: look, my family wants to see you
Stella: your family knows me henry
Me: you know it’s the issue concerning you, Emily and Trisha
Stella: I am not going anywhere near your twisted family, the last time I was there your mother made it clear that I was a disgrace to women because of the way I was dressed. I am not going in front of her this time.
I want to go home and have some rest not have an argument with a person who doesn’t know what she wants in life.
Me: Stella look…. I have had enough head ache for the day because of you okay
Stella: I can’t believe you are saying this henry…. I told you to tell your wife everything henry
She is seriously pissing me off
Me: you told me you wanted nothing to do with Emily… I practically begged you not to commit an abortion
Stella: damnit henry I was in a bad space… I found out that I was pregnant in prison for trying to kill that asshole… I wasn’t t even sure if you were the father and I didn’t want to give birth at prison.
Me: is that supposed to make me feel better, why the hell did you tell me that you are pregnant in the first place
This girl dares makes this about her
Me: my wife is hurting because of you… if I remember correctly you said kill me henry… kill me so that no one investigates where I am. So I did kill you and now you are creating a racket off my life.
Stella: so I said that… I changed my mind… I just want to be a part of my child’s life.
Me: I begged you Stella…. I told you that will have nothing to do with her, you made me promise that no one ever knows that she is your child…. what in the name of humanity made you change your damn fucking mind
Stella: I don’t know henry… maybe it’s the fact that I carried her for nine months or the fact that I have been released from prison and would love my daughter to know me
Me: what… did you forget the time when I was contacted because you hanged yourself with a bed sheet… Or that time when you electrocuted yourself on purpose, for Crist sake you tried throwing yourself down the prison building when you were eight months pregnant Stella…. Sometimes I wonder what could have happened if I wasn’t there to check up on you
Stella: henry…. I have been through a lot
Tears formed in her eyes and I took a step breath, maybe my words were a bit too rough
Me: I know that you have been through enough Stella but I deposited five million in your account to start a brand new life and get the fuck out of way but no… you chose to come after my family
Stella: she is my child henry
Me: frankly… don’t you think you don’t deserve that title
Stella: I know i don’t deserve it but everyone deserves a second chance
Me: you know what Stella I don’t want to argue with you… I need you to come with me.
Stella: henry…
Me: Stella… I am already going through a lot because of you okay… so if you want to make this right then please come.
Stella: I don’t want to explain myself to your family
Me: what?
Stella: you know what I mean… the reason why I possibly tried murdering my father
Me: you have to be strong for your own self Stella, now let’s go.
It was after midnight when we arrived back at home. No one was awake and I was pleased for that… Stella plainly refused to get in the house. She chose to spend the night at a nearby guest house.
I went into the room only to find her sleeping on the couch. I gently took her and placed her on the bed and slept on the couch. I woke up early morning before she woke up took a quick shower and went out to get a bottle before facing the family.
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Mom: I knew the name Stella sounded familiar
Mom had said with disgust after she greeted. After everyone sat down the uncles started asking us questions. Trisha remained quite next to mom while I narrated about my bad deeds. I don’t know if pissed off could actually describe how dad felt. He was calm yet he was sweating and he want even sitting down. He long stood up when Stella entered.
Dad: I just can’t get over the fact that you lied to us about a big thing.
Me: I am sorry dad
Dad: don’t even say your useless apologies what do you take us for
Me: I didn’t think t would get to this
Dad: that’s just it henry, you never think… when have your ever thought in your life.
Uncle Thapelo: young lady how old are you
Stella: 24 years
Uncle Thapelo: since you had decided that you don’t want your child… what made want her back.
Stella: I think she is actually the best thing that ever happened to me… the past weeks when I have been with her I realized just how precious she is.
Mom: don’t you have any shame talking like that…
Stella: I am not saying you should change anything I just want to be a part of her live… she doesn’t even have to know that I am her real mother
Trisha: what?
Stella: Trisha… I was even considering being her nanny
Mom: are you crazy or stupid
Trisha just closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
Uncle Montsho: you attempted to kill your father… why
Stella looked at me with a disturbed face
Mom: are you going to answer?
Stella: I… when… when my mom and dad divorced, I started visiting my dad’s place on holidays. He used to… to have his way with me.
Trisha gasped and cupped her mouth her eyes revealed shock.
Stella: I was only nine years old. I couldn’t tell my mom because she had threatened to kill me. As I was growing up, I gained the courage to try to resist but he would fuck me with a gun up my head.
Tears started rolling off Trisha’s cheeks while she remained silent. It broke my heart I just wanted to sit beside her hug her close and tell her that it will be okay but right now even I don’t know how this is going to end.
Stella: he didn’t use protection and I used to get pregnant, he would force abortion pills down my throat. When I was nineteen I ran away from home. I took a knife and went to his house, he was so pleased to see me. As soon as he close to me I took out a knife and stabbed him on his tummy, not once but a lot of times, I wonder how he survived this.
Not a tear from Stella’s face and Trisha looks like she just finished washing her face. This is torturing her.
Trisha: I am…
Mom: yes dear…
Trisha: I can’t….
Her voice faded on the way. And I realize that this is having a bad effect on her
Trisha: I wonder why dad had to leave me after arranging me for this
Me: mom can you take Trisha upstairs
Mom: good idea
Mom helped her up and took her upstairs. I put my hands in my hand in frustration wondering why I had to make her go through this.
Uncle Montsho: tell us, so have you two ever been in a relationship?
Stella: no sir
Uncle Thapelo: this is a disgrace henry…
Uncle Montsho: a real disappointment
Uncle Morei: indeed but we have to solve this not just shake our heads.
Dad: keep on going I want to have a word with Henry upstairs.
He stood up and I followed him up to his study. I don’t have a good feeling but I guess I deserve what’s coming up my way. Once we entered he closed the door shut.
Dad: henry, do you know what you have done?
Me: dad I know that I have made a big mess
Dad: a mess doesn’t even start to describe this… those girls at the brothel they lied that they worked with Emily’s mother did you hire them
I dropped my eyes to my knuckles… I couldn’t look at him when he was this angry
Me: yes dad…
Dad: you are the one who put the baby at our door step
Me: yes dad
Dad: oh Christ…. You know I got you married because you needed a mother to your child, I remember how you persuaded me to get you married to a little girl who you are currently destroying her life.
Me: it wasn’t my intention dad
Dad: your intentions my foot henry… you never have intentions, just tell me what kind of a son are you. I promised Trisha’s father that I will take care of her and I have failed miserably because of you henry
Me: I am sorry dad
Dad: you had sex with your PA… Did you know her story?
Me: not at the time dad
Dad: you know even though I never looked into the matter henry… I am sure that the girl who killed Trisha’s father was one of the girls you once hired
Me: I am sorry
Dad: you make me so angry right now henry because all your misdoings all point to me and my wife as being bad parents… from now on, I disown you henry
What! Is he serious, he isn’t laughing that means this isn’t a joke
Me: dad… no, I apologize
Dad: what do you want me to do with a son like you?
Me: please father do whatever you want but do not disown me… I am lost without my family
Dad: you rebel against me henry… you act like you are not my child.
Me: dad… please, forgive me… forgive me dad, I don’t know what had gotten into me but dad please do not do this to me.
He kept silent and I fell down at his feet. Suddenly I felt as if my world has shattered into a million pieces. Dad can’t possibly be doing this to me, I held his feet and a tear fell at his shoes.
Dad: oh henry
His voice was so cold. He moved back from my grip and took a deep breath.
Dad: take off your shirt
I quickly do as he says without standing up. He moved back after a while he returned me. When I looked up he had took off his jacket and pushed the sleeve of his jacket back and he was holding a whip. My heart stopped beating momentarily. When was the last time I got whipped by dad?
Dad: are you sure you still want to be my child?
Me: please
I don’t even know why I am saying please at this moment. He moved around me
Dad: you defy me henry
I heard the sound of the whip slashing across my back, it wasn’t that much painful… wait, I am not so sure.
Dad: you rebel against my teachings
The second slash was just below the first?
Dad: you make me a fool?
The third slash, i flinched and groaned, the pain of a whip is unbearable but I just sat down… if this is the results of what I did then deserve everything that’s coming.
Dad: that young girl you are hurting is someone’s daughter
I braced myself but this time there was no slash
Dad: honesty and loyalty… I taught you those values didn’t i…? I taught you that the worst mistake you can ever do is hurt her but you… you did worse than that… I can’t help but blame you for her father’s death now this…
From then on he started whipping like he was getting paid for it, I tried counting but I lost count after six when I couldn’t take it any more I stood up.
Me: dad please forgive me…
Dad: you think this is pain… this is nothing compared to what she is going through… and the worst is she will have to live your betrayal this throughout her life
I don’t know how or when but I felt a fist on my mouth.
Trisha
Once I felt better from the urge of throwing up. I went downstairs and I was told that he was at his father’s study. I went up to the study and before I could open up… I heard his voice, it was shaking but he apologized again and again, I opened a little bit and peeked what I saw… I almost fainted. Mr. Tyson was beating henry up unbelievably holding him against the wall. I froze… on the door, I even forgot what I wanted to talk to him about. I know that this family is a bit twisted but I never imagined it was to this point.
Mrs. Tyson walked slowly with Rena towards me while she told her what to serve the elders for lunch. As soon as she saw me she hurried towards me.
Mrs. Tyson: Trisha…
She opened the door to the study
Mrs. Tyson: God gracious…. What are you doing top my son, stop it… stop it, you will kill him
She stormed inside. My legs were wobbly I slid down to the floor feeling suffocated as ever and closed my eyes then slowly drifted into darkness.
To be continued

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