Punishment

Chapter 85

(Punishment)

AFRICA

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“Hmm…it’s so good to be home..just take a look at how fresh the air smells”  Miss Peggy breathed in as she and Scarlet made their way to Ariel’s former house.

“Yuck…this place stinks…” Scarlet grimace, as she frowns

“It’s a slum dummy, you won’t expect everywhere to be pleasant..will you?”

“I still prefer my country’s slum…this place is more like a dump” Scarlet stated

“I think you have forgotten that this is still my country, and I won’t take that insult from you Scarlet.

There are other places that are safe and nice..don’t judge a book by its cover “ Miss Peggy muttered sternly. Scarlet rolled her eyes.

“Are we there already” Scarlet asked with a stressed out voice..

“It’s not like we are walking..and whereas I am the one driving sis…just keep cool”

“And….we are here….” Miss Peggy stated, turning of the ignition as the car was parked in front of an old cranky building, which is on the verge of collapsing.

“Tsk. Is this where she lives?” Scarlet asked with disgust clearly sounding from her voice

“Yea…but we still need to find out if she still stays here…with the look of the house…it seems like a soul hasn’t been here for a long time. Let’s go check it out.

They stepped out of the car, scrutinizing the house and trying to find an entrance but got none. The road to the gate entrance has been covered with grasses, making it unable for them to pass.

Meanwhile, down the street is Kabria in the midst of some of her friends, playing a poker game. They were unaware of the stranger in the house not until a little girl came running to her, giving her the piece of information.

“Hey Kabria…”Jackie called

“Not now Jackie…I’m not gonna lose to your pranks again…I will surely win this game this time” Kabria snorted earning giggles from her friends as Jackie rolled her eyes. She is Kabria’s annoying cousin who finds pleasure in taunting and pranking her all the time.

“Well, I am not here for jokes too, there are actually some dolls in front of the half breed’s house…I think they are foreigners” She spurted out, standing akimbo as Kabria turn her head sharply to look at her.

“What do you mean?”

“You had me duh…..”

“I’m going to cut that tongue of yours if I find out that you are joking this time” Kabria gritted at the seven years old girl, who heave a sigh

“Just go check out for yourselves, and stop this crazy game of yours that can’t give you money to buy your toiletries…” Jackie snapped, covering her mouth almost immediately at the deadly glare given to her by her cousin.

“Sorry…gosh..i hope this mouth doesn’t land me in trouble someday..ahhrr…” She yawn walking away as Kabria heads to the house

“Are you looking for something?” Kabria asked with a frown as she sighted the two good looking ladies checking the house out

“Oh…you scared us” Scarlet scoffs, Kabria rolled her eyes

“What do you want on this site…are you looking for something?” She asked with authority

“Who the hell is this girl to speak this way to us” Scarlet snapped as Miss Peggy tried calming her down

“Shh…we are no more in the States remember..she might be the owner of this site?” Peggy whispered to here, clearing her throat, as she faced Kabria with a smile

“Oh…young lady…hi..i’m Peggy, ad this is my friend Scarlet. We are sorry for prying into this property but trust me, no bad intention attached. One of my friend do reside in this building few months back, but I believe she no longer lives here” Peggy stated

“Yes…Mrs. Skywalker left after her daughter left… Where you the one we saw who came to pick Ariel?” Kabria asked, wearing a calm face as she suddenly recognized Miss Peggy’s face.

“Oh yes…you are right…please where can we find Gina..we really need to see her”

Kabria sighed

“I haven’t seen her for months now..but my friends caught a sight of her in the open country. It’s few miles away from here. She works as a waitress in a petty restaurant. I heard she is struggling to make ends meet as she does other minor jobs”

“Can you take us to her…”Peggy asked, getting really interested in knowing where she is

Kabria shrug

“It will require some cash…but that will be tomorrow..it’s gonna take hours before getting there..and it’s getting late already”

“Ok…don’t worry about cash…just tell us where to meet you tomorrow”

“You can come here by 8:00am..and don’t be late”

“We won’t thanks so much…erm..”

“It’s Kabria..”

“Ok..thanks Kabria” Peggy smiled

Kabria glared at Scarlet who scoffs turning her face to the other side

“You seem nice..but I don’t like your friend..” Kabria gritted before walking out on them.

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Jenkins’ Mansion

Mr. Jenkins walks into his house, fuming and boiling with rage. He had a long discussion with Aiden and Flora back in the office, and how his daughter was revealed to be a devil in their midst. How dare she do such a thing to her fellow human, he couldn’t believe he had been raising a devil instead of a daughter.

Aiden was bent on taking things to the court level and this will bring a whole lot of trouble for not just her, but it will also tarnish his image and his works for a thousand years will crumble. Because the company’s name will be dragged in the mud, everything he has done to make her somebody will wither, just because of her selfish desire.

“Dad?...oh..Dad…you are back..thank goodness…I actually stopped myself from calling you on the phone just to tell you this to your face…can you believe that I was clearly humiliated by some rift raft, right in front of the maids?” Sophia muttered as she walks behind her father into his study, talking non-stop, while Mr. Jenkins was trying his possible best not to hit her, considering the rage of anger he is feeling.

His personal investigator, Henry, was also walking beside him as the door to the study was pushed open.

“Dad…dad…I’m talking to you..are you just gonna ignore me?” Sophia screamed on the top of her voice, making him stop. He titled his jaw, folding his fist as he tries to remain calm, but she isn’t helping things.

“What the hell is wrong with you Sophia?” He gritted, turning to face her

“Are you just gonna ignore me huhn…I was talking to you and all you do is just walk away? I’m your goddamn daughter…stop walking out of m.” She couldn’t complete her speech when he landed a stinging slap across her face. She hissed in pain, holding her cheek, with her head bent down.

“Noah…” Henry called, a bit shaken

Noah pulled her closer to him as their faces where just few inches apart

“And I-am-your-goddamn father..and I will not have you speak that way to me…show some respect…damn” he cursed pushing her farther

“Dad….you slapped me” She squeal in pain, as tears were already rolling down her eyes.

“Yes…and what will you do about that…I will slap you again if you can’t keep your mouth shut.”

“I never planned to have a daughter with an attitude as yours. You are such a disgrace to humanity, to your friends, to me..your father…” he yelled, hitting his chest with fury

“I’m not a disgrace dad…how dare you slap me. I was slapped by the idiot, Aiden, yesterday, now it’s you? What’s wrong with you all..what have I done to deserve this” she sobs loudly, stumping her feet on the floor

“You deserve more than a slap…how I wish Aiden had given you the beating of your life…you are nothing but a devil Sophia..how dare you do such things to those young fellows. You have clearly disgraced them by revealing their nudity to the public, and not just that, you have done lots of underground havoc to your fellow colleagues. How dare you treat Flora that way?” He snapped

“Flora is a dog..she deserves more than that…her mother is a traitor…she stole from us”

“And how is that your business…it’s my property, not yours”

“I don’t care…I’m not done with her”

“You won’t dare…I regret giving birth to a b!tch like you. What have I not done for you, what have I not given to you..”

“You have given me nothing…do you think I need the fame..no..I don’t need the money…you haven’t shown me the love I deserve as a father” She spats to his face

“I have Sophia…I know I have…I created time just to spend time with you despite my schedules and you know that Sophia. But you seem possessed to me, to have done such a hideous thing. Tell me, what did you gain from what you did? Or are you gonna deny it too…huhnn…”

“Mother would have supported me with what I did…those two deserves it…they really do. Too bad she is gone…” Sophia sobs harder

“And that is what led her to where she is…how I wished I never met your mother…”

“Dad!!!...she is dead…you need to show her some respect still..”

“I don’t give a damn about your mother…and thank your God that Aiden has decided to call off the case, so that we can settle it amicably. He also knows what will happen to the company if he takes it to the public that you did this.

But I’m promising you this time Sophia…I don’t care if you are my daughter or not, I have tolerated your bad habits right from when you were little. If anything goes wrong again, then I won’t hesitate to hand you over to the police..i’m betting you.”

“You will do no such thing dad” She glared…

“Then make anything go wrong and watch me do it; mind you…there are punishments for this offence. If I can punish other band members for errors made, then I will also punish you. From now on, you are restricted from leaving this house, until I give you the permission to. That is rule number one; two, you will be strip of the band, I have terminated your entire modeling contract. Now, we will see who is the head in this game.”

“Dad!!!..you can’t do that…you are destroying my life..my career..”

“Remember you just destroyed that of Aiden and Flora with that video you posted”

“I didn’t post the video..Michael did..”

“But you initiated it..and that’s why you are being punished…now get out of here”

“You can’t strip me off my job dad…else I will curse you with mum’s grave..” She seethed

“I gave you that position..i can as well take it from you..until you ready to think..and whereas..go to hell with your mum’s grave…” He snapped

“I hate you Dad!!!!!” she yelled, stumping out of the study as she bangs the door

Noah slums on the chairs, exhaling

“I think you went too far Noah…” Henry muttered coming closer to take a seat, after watching another season of father and daughter’s quarrel

“She is my daughter, and you won’t tell me what to do with her..i mean..can’t you see it..she doesn’t have a bit of respect for me again.. Her positions is what had gotten into her head, she will calm down when all is gone.”

Henry Shrug

Noah picked his phone to make a call

“Hello Sir” A voice came up

“Hey Mr. Jim..i need to see Michael right now, tell him to meet me at my mansion”

“Ok sir..”

“The guy who posted the video?” Henry asked after he finished the call

“Yes..according to her..but I need to make enquires, why will he post it. I think Sophia has a reason for recording that video.

“And the missing Guy and girl, what will you do about them?” He asked, referring to Ariel and Axel. Aiden explained things to him and he believes Axel is still with Ariel, but doesn’t have a clue on where they are.

“They are not missing…they can’t just be reached; reasons well known to Axel. I pray he doesn’t hurt her…he has anger issues. How far have you gone with the records?”

“Here is the file…her mother’s name is Gina Skywalker, but I can’t find anything about her father.”

“Damn…I want you to be fast about it”

“Why can’t you just call her and ask about her family background. Her records are complicated..I can’t trace her background to a direct source. She looks like an American, but acts like an African. Her mother is an African but I don’t think her father is…she might be an half cast”

“And that is what I want to confirm…she has her mother’s face, smile and everything..i can’t forget Gina one bit..” Noah said, ruffling his hair. He seem uneasy about the whole case

“Is there something you ain’t telling me Noah..we have been best friends for a long time, and you have not been that interested in digging up someone’s background as you are doing now…where do you know this Ariel from” Henry asked

“It’s a long story man…but now isn’t the right time..just get me the necessary information I need. I pray Axel comes back to his sense soon and brings her back; else we will have to organize a search for them”

“So when are you planning on telling your daughter about Roxanne not being dead like everyone thought” Henry asked

“She doesn’t need to know..everyone thinks my wife is dead…then let it be that way. Sophia is already becoming like her, if she get to know where her mother is, she won’t hesitate to go meet her. And trust me, she will become worse if she goes near that b!tch..i still love my daughter and wants the best for her…I’m not a bad father” he sighs, rubbing his temple

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Gina’s POV

I just finished making lunch and was about dishing it out to eat when I heard a ring from outside the house. I knew I wasn’t expecting anyone; it’s Saturday, and I was done with my morning shift at work. I quickly wiped my hands with a napkin and head to the door. I gasp when I saw Kabria at the door

“Kabria?” I called as she gave me that stern look, well, what does she wants here..i mean..why will she leave the slum miles away to come here. I was still puzzled, oblivious of the two ladies standing some meters away from her, not until one of them called my name.

“Gina…”

I recognize that voice…yes…that voice. I turn swiftly to have a look, as my heart skip a bit. I have waited for so long for this day to come..but it seem not to.

“Peggy” I whispered, gawking at her.