CAMILLA My orbs slowly fluttered open as I gradually laid my back up on the bed.A pounding ache shot thtough my head causing me to clench my teeth in pain. My vision was very blurry.It took a while for my vision to be adjusted and everything to fall into place as I tried comprehending where I was.I was in my room. My eyes scrutinised every part of it making sure I was truly in my room.How did I get in here?What happened to me? Because the last thing I remember is kneeling under the hot sun for hours because I spilled Braden's coffee.So how did I get to my room? Was that all a dream?Certainly not. I shook my head at my own ridiculous thinking.Braden really made me kneel under the sun for something that was purely an accident.Who the fuck does that?Am I working for a man or a beast?Heavens!I am honestly tired of staying here. I want to leave this place.I can't bear this anymore.Today was kneeling me under the hot sun, what would happen to me tomorrow?He might decide to
CAMILLAMy face grew gloomy minute by minute as I sat like a battered slave on the bed, soliloquizing on the hell I had been through these past few days.If only I knew the torments and tortures I was going to suffer here then I would have never signed that contract. I never liked the lifestyle of been a sex worker but this hell hole is far worse than been a sex worker. Atleast Mr Corner, the man I worked for did not treat me this shitty.I've endured too much, I need to leave now before Braden butchers and maybe buries my body parts. I've never seen anyone as cruel as that beast, he somehow derives joy in my agony. He is such a fucking sadist.I mean he literally threatened to kill me few hours ago and by the looks of it he wasn't bluffing. This wasn't the first time Braden had laid his filthy hands on me, nearly choking me to death. I've gotten marks again and again, I've received the lashings of my life all because I agreed to work for Braden.I had my mind already made up, tonig
CAMILLA Shit! The hell! This can not be good.I stood glued on the spot, mortified and shocked as well as with a million drums that pounded in my heart.I could literally hear my heart beat resonating within my ears the moment the blinding lights of Braden's car shone on me.This definitely will not end well.I was so damn close to leaving! Why can't anything go right in my life!?I stared blankly at the light like a deer caught on headlights, not knowing what to do as the car tires rolled more further into the house.He must have probably seen me by now. Fuck. I was so close to leaving. What went wrong?I just want to escape this shit hole, nothing more.The wheels in my head were spinning frantically. My thoughts ran wild and my heart beat skyrocketed.What would I do?How can I explain myself?Maybe I could tell Braden that I was going for a walk around the house.With a bag? No. He would not believe and he will see right through me the moment I say that.Shit. Not knowing what
CAMILLAThe screeching sound of the wheels of the car filled the air as the taxi geared to life and sped off so fast. I snapped my gaze back as the car moved and I could still see Braden clearly, still fuming and looking so angry than I had ever seen him.I quickly moved my gaze from his murderous profile and tried calming my unsteady heart beat.Finally I was free from the devil himself. I feel so relieved than ever but still my heart is palpitating so much.I had gotten what I wanted, my freedom and peace but now I have to make sure that Braden never finds me.Because if he does, there will be no stopping him on what he wants to do to me.Momentarily, I turned to check if Braden was chasing after me. I know it is a very silly and impossible thing to do but Braden was so mysterious at times and one can never figure out what he was thinking.The only thing I caught sight of was his profile which was very hazy now that the car had created a deal of distance between us.I am so sure
CAMILLA I gave gestures as directions to Olga's house, a feeling of relief settled in. A sudden weight was lifted off me and I could not feel more at peace than I was now.The driver lowered the windows glass, as he continued to maneuver the steering like the professional that he was.The calm suiting rush of wind glided through my hair, it was refreshing. I don't remember when last I felt this free.The liberty to finally breath without been punished for breathing too loudly was something to be grateful for, the oxygen outside the mansion was different.The cold breeze continued to roll across my open skin, freely smoothening the hair on my left arm. The tears I had shed all the way through the journey dried up, leaving my face pale and dry.Been Braden's maid was worse than slavery.My eyes veered towards the empty streets brightened by the streetlights that stood at a distance, the streets were deserted as it was very later at night.I was so lucky to have found this taxi driver,
CAMILLA I brusquely walked into the oddly white huge building in front of me. I pushed through the pellucid double doors of the building and in a flash, the churning smell of drugs, blood and injections hit my nostrils.I was at the hospital. People meandered around me, each person minding his or her business. Patients, doctors, nurses and visitors moved like a tide around me creating the ambience of a busy hospital hallway.My eyes trailed around until it spotted the profile of two young nurses that sat by the reception table.Their faces were not recognisable. They were not the nurses I knew at the front reception desk. Maybe those ones got replaced. Nevertheless, I briskly walked towards them, adjusting my sunshades and umbrella hat as I moved in order to avoid being spotted by anybody. Yes. I was putting on sunshades inside and an umbrella hat too accompanied by a scarf around my neck. I ignored the weird stares I got from people as I approached the reception desk.I cared l
CAMILLAI trudged out of Jason's ward and back into the busy hospital hall.I'll make sure Jason gets that surgery and that means I'll have to go job hunting right away.I will not sit and loose my only family, I am his only hope. The hospital entrance seemed difficult to reach as the crowd continued to meander across the hall. I pushed through and finally escaped the busy hospital. A deep sigh escaped my lips, where would I get a job this time? The fear of failing to get a job continued to hurl me inside me, sprouting into my consciousness.As long as that job doesn't require stepping my foot into Braden's mansion I'll take it, to hell with him and his money.I arranged my sunshades and hat before ambling my way towards the ever busy streets. My eyes scrutinized every mall, restaurant and shop, searching for the word 'Vacancy' There must atleast be one of them who needed a new worker. The whole city would defintely not be void of vacancy.One way or the other, I must find a vacanc
CAMILLA My breathing got stumped in my throat and for a moment, I was so dazed.I couldn't even utter a single word. I could only stare at the devil who was standing so formidable in front of me, the devil that had come out of hell to drag me into its bottomless pit.I forcefully swallowed down my uneasiness and my hands fidgeted.My entire body was restless, embalmed in an inferno.What the hell is Braden doing here?Fuck. I never believed he could really track me down to here.What does this man want from me for christsakes!My knees felt jelly, it would cave me to the ground any moment from now. Olga hastily came to stand by me, her hands holding on to mine as we both stared at Braden. I bet if not for her swift hold, I could have fell to the floor.Braden tucked his hands in his pockets and majestically sauntered in like he owned the place. My eyes followed his every moment as he took careful steps inside the house. A scull was drawn on his face followed by a pathetic look of d
CAMILLASIX MONTHS LATER The church bells rang loudly, creating such a peaceful ambience the moment we drove in. It has been six months since the entire saga we had with Ophelia. It was really not easy for I and Braden to try and overlook everything that had happened between us but thankfully we managed to do so.And our relationship blossomed more than ever. I loved this man so much. Looking back at everything that had happened between us, there was no doubt that I and Braden were fated lovers. We were a match made in heaven. I feel like a teenager in love once again. I feel so nostalgic seeing how everything is turning out; how in love we are is just like when we were back in college. Tears welled up in my eyes but I blinked them away. "Camilla it is way too early to start crying" Mr Harold, the elderly doctor who helped in treating my bother when he needed his surgery for his heart said to me with a hearty smile. I faced him and let out a chuckle. Today was my wedding day
Two weeks Later Camilla speedily picked out all her outfits from her closet and stacked them without even sparing a second to breathe.She was completely fed up and tired of the tribulations and mayhem that caused her heart to break all the time.This wasn't the first, second, third, or even fourth time that she had to face something detrimental to her mental health or emotions.Braden and everyone related to him brought nothing but pain to her. She was finally free from the mansion but a bigger part of her was broken.The sweet memories she had with Braden, in and out of the mansion lurked around her heart.Being free from the mansion wasn't just a reason to celebrate but a reason to mourn because she was now going to be far from the man she loved."I'm just a third wheel in Braden's love life, I was just there to hold him tight because his wife was no longer there and now that she's back he has gone back to her. My time here is over so I need to walk out of his life for the secon
Nicholas burst open the doors and sprinted into the mansion. His gaze immediately fell upon Braden seated on the dinning table and he was endlessly sculling down countless bottles of liquor. They were arrayed before him like numerous trophy prizes. He did not even mind the fact that Nicholas was in his house but instead his entire attention was focused on the alcohol that he kept on drowning himself in. The sight was pitiful. What had come over Braden too?Ever since Camilla left, he had turned into an alcoholic.Camilla on the other hand had become so malnourished and bony. Coming closer to Braden, the strong scent of alcohol hit him at all corners.It was nauseating even for him.Was this the real effect of their conspiracies on both Braden's and Camilla's life? They were miserable without each other and they were both killing themselves with each passing day. Oh God. Nicholas felt like crying on seeing how miserable his friend had become but he held himself together."Braden
Her heart was punctured, torn to pieces and damaged so severely.There comes a stage in life when tears can not even express the severity of grief, pain and heartache you are feeling. That moment in one's life when the ability to cry and shed tears has been taken away from you totally. You want to cry to your heart's content but no. You just can not cry again no matter how hard you try to.Because your body, mind and soul is weak. Your eyes are reddenned, covered with dark spots and swollen. It has no more tears left to give.The pain is too much to bear that even your body can no longer express the type of grief you are experiencing. It is a terrible feeling. And what is more even terrible is when this immense pain is caused by 'heartbreak'. Heartbreak is like a mini death, your heart shuts down your ability to function propely and engage in your daily activities.Even eating may seem so strenuous to you. Depression subdues your thought and you just can not quickly move on no m
CAMILLAMy heart heaved like the weight of a dumbbell as the excruciating pain brewed up in my chest continuously.My heart shattering into a million pieces was an understatement of what I was feeling. I felt like drowning myself to death.I felt my existence disappearing into thin air.I thought we were developing a strong love for each other again but it turns out that I was just been used because I was easy to sway.I feel so foolish for letting myself into his life again, he used me and went back to his wife after promising to never go back to her.What was I expecting? For Braden to leave the woman who he took an oath with on the altar and choose his mere maid? Now it sounds ridiculous.Ophelia did warn me, she said she made it clear to me that Braden is hers no matter what I did and this proves it all. I can not believe I confidently retorted back at her and told her that her plans would never work.Now I see the marital bbond between Braden and Ophelia, it is unbreakable no mat
CAMILLA I arrived back from Olga's place a little earlier than I planned to. I wanted to surprise Braden because earlier yesterday before leaving, I had told him I would be back late in the evening. I told him that to see his reaction and if he would still let me leave but to my utmost shock, he still gave me open doors to leave and go enjoy being with my family. I came back earlier this morning and steathily tiptoed up the stairs with giggles trying to escape my lips. I pressed back my sudden eagerness to see Braden which was coated all over my face when I had begun approaching Braden's room and the faraway sound of two people talking hit my ear walls. As I approached further, the sound grew louder till I had gotten to Braden's door.I could fully recognise the voices now. It was Braden and Ophelia. From the outside, one could tell that the conversation was heated and intense with the intonation of their voices. My curiousity was piqued and a sudden restlessness overwhelmed
The soft rays emitting from the sun through the transparent linen curtain hit Braden's face, toning his skin in the process. He pinched his eyes tight shut before turning his head away from the sun's glistening rays but it was off no use any more.His sleep had been interrupted and he could not sleep back.Slowly, his eyes fluttered open and a yawn escaped his peach lips. Stirring up from his deep slumber, Braden flew his eyes open in an instant only to be hit by a severe banging pain that seemed to almost shatter his skull. Letting out a hiss in pain, he trailed a finger to his temples, massaging everywhere in hopes of calming down the skull shattering ache that throbbed all over his head. It seemed to be as painful as a migraine but it was not. It was affecting all sides of his head. His vision was very much blurry and hazy causing him to close his eyes tight shut in a bid to try and readjust his sight. Opening his eyes once more again, Braden could now see but not ful
The heart they say is deadly, the desires of the heart exerts a powerful influence in the actions of an individual. It could either be good or bad. But in dire cases, when the heart can not get what it wants, the person then goes to extreme measures to get their hearts desire be it a good or bad one. Love they say is another weapon that could be used for either good or bad. Healthy love is like medicine to the body.It heals you even without you realising.That type of love is the love that makes you understand that you actually can not control how people feel about you.You might love someone with your whole heart but if the person is not interested in being with you, you can not hold the person accountable for it.Healthy love makes one understand that in life, some people may never reciprocate how we feel about them no matter how genuine and true it is.So instead of sulking and killing your mental stability with depression, you do yourself a big favour by just letting go of the
CAMILLA With a rush of excitement building in me, I knocked on Olga's front door as I patiently waited for a response.In a split second, the door opened up to reveal the elderly but beautiful face of Olga in a blue long dress standing with a surprised look plastered on her face."Camilla?!" Olga articulated gleefully. With a beaming smile, she rushed to give me a very tight hug. "Olga," I responded calmly as I gave into the warm embrace. I was so happy to see Olga after all these months of staying in Braden's house.She was also very happy to see me, that bright smile and high-pitched voice of hers were enough to know."Jason!! your sister is here!" Olga turned and yelled into the quiet house.Loud footsteps of someone running met my ears immediately, Jason jumped out of nowhere and exclaimed happilythe minute he noticed me and I squealed for joy as well."Camilla!" he cheerfully called out."Jason" Euphoria pulsated through my veins as my eyes landed on his healthy orbs.I felt so