Chapter 2; Not acceptable

The beautiful designed curtain left path opened while the morning light shone in, I didn't even remember how I doze off easily yesterday, I  stretched my leg I felt a little bit good and my head felt better than the previous day, I wondered where I had been brought to knowing that I am no longer in Daly city.

Where could this place be? Is it Beverly hills? That's one of the best cities I have always wished to go to since I was 7. I have never been out of Daly City in my entire life. I have always been in my small circle of life.

So this is not a dream, I flipped my fingers to test if it's reality, and still yes it isn't a dream, my stars have helped me and have taken me out of my nightmares but I don't have an idea of where I am.

I pulled out of the Duvet and saw I was still in the skimpy gown I wore the day of the incident.

 I cupped my hand on my mouth "Aarrhhhhhh...."  sniffed my breath and it stinks so badly, have not had a brush for more than 24 hours plus I haven't even opened my mouth or spoken to anyone since I woke up.

I wondered how everything went easily with Adrian and his mom later yesterday. I was scared of what would happen after that huge argument between them. He was so stubborn and could convince his mom about everything, she seems not to be that bad that she finally accepted.

Suddenly heard a knock on the door and quickly wrapped the soft  Duvet around my body before the door flipped open.

Adrian walked in holding a paper bag, he looked so different this morning, all dressed looking gorgeous ready for work, he was smartly dressed, he walked in closely and stood giving out a slight smile

 "Good morning miss, hope you are feeling well today?" I just smiled hoping it would translate to feeling better.

He took a few steps closer again and said "this is Catherine, the housekeeper, she's going to take care of you" he pointed at the door as she walked in with a tray of a delightful breakfast.

I still haven't said anything I knew he would wonder if I was dumb, he came closer again, and my heart clenched, hoping that he would not ask more questions for me to reply, I wouldn't want to say anything cause my breath smells so bad I don't want to embarrass myself.

He dropped the paper bag he was holding on the bed in front of me, "miss, this is for you" he was still looking at me

I nodded as usual hoping it would also translate how grateful I am too, he looked at the housekeeper and said "take care of her" then he walked out of the room.

 I was so relieved, thank goodness he didn't ask more questions.

 I brought out the things that were inside the paper bag Adrian had bought. I was amazed at the beautiful dresses he bought.

They look so expensive. My two years job salary cannot even afford just one of these dresses, I have not even had any expensive dress like this in my life.

The room was silent a bit, I was still looking at the beautiful dresses on the bed, then Catherine broke it up.

"Ma'am, do you mind if I wash you now?"

I nodded, and she assisted in making me stand by pulling me upward gently, we walked into the bathroom, it was very beautiful and sparkling bright.

Just by the corner, I saw a new toothbrush which I used to brush my teeth, I pulled down the gown and went straight into the bathtub.

The water was warm, Catherine brought out a shampoo and conditioner to wash my hair, and while I scrubbed myself, my body was still achy a little I could still see some little bruises on my white skin. some minutes later she handed me a white towel, I wrapped myself around it, and then we were out of the bathroom, she dried my hair with a drier then I took one of the dresses Adrian bought and put it on.

"Wow you look beautiful," Catherine said

"Thank you, Catherine" I replied to her.

She brought the tray of a prepared sandwich and a cup of tea in front of me, I was damn hungry so I quickly took the tray and finish up the breakfast within a twinkle of an eye.

I felt so embarrassed with the look she gave me, I never minded cause I was so famished. When I was done, I handed her the tray.

"Do you mind going to the sitting room now? Mrs. Dora is waiting for you"

"Sure we can" I replied then she took up the tray and we left the room.

As we walked down the stairs to the sitting room I was amazed at the exquisite room. Catherine took the left turn to the kitchen to continue her job.

 When I came closer I saw Adrian's mom and two other women, "come and take a sit here," Adrian's mom said as she patted the space beside her, I went and sat where she patted

"This is Ms. Sarah and her daughter Vanessa" she introduced the woman sitting with her in the room.

 I turned and gave out a smile, but I didn't get a good reply as I expected, they didn't seem welcoming, so I was quiet about their expression, but  Adrian's mom continued.

"I am Mrs. Dora you can always call me, and you're?" when I pouted my mouth to reply to her I was shut by the bell on the door when it rang

 "Dingdong.........ding-dong".

A man walked in, dressed like in uniform to show that he is a corp, Mrs. Dora stood up when he walked close to us and gave him a handshake, they both gave out pleasantries, and he also took his time to greet Ms. Sarah and her daughter Vanessa too, they gave a comforting reply, unlike the way they behaved towards me.

" You can have your seat" her hand went forward to the sofa behind him for him to sit after exchanging pleasantries.

 "This is detective Richard, he came from the detective agency here in San Francisco." Mrs. Dora introduced him.

 So I am now in San Francisco. I had always heard from mama, I looked up to see the man she introduced then she took her seat while the detective sat down.

"Hey, how are you? I am working on your case, and I decided to come as soon as I heard you are awake so I can ask you a few questions,"

my heart began to beat faster, my breathing went high, he came and lowered himself squatting in front of me.

"This will make it a lot easier for me if you can tell me what happened and who killed her?"

Oh, that was the last thing I would like to remember now, my heart trembled. I am not sure I would survive it if I recall the incident. I have been traumatized by that experience since that day.

My face became cold, my heart trembled..... tears ran down my face, I was crying and drooling hysterically like a child, I didn't say a word for some minutes I felt like I wasn't in control of myself.

When Mrs. Dora saw my situation she hugged me from the side into her arms while patting my back gently and said

"Girl...if you're not ready to do this today we can do it some other time okay?"  She already knew what happened to me.

The detective took my hands into his and rubbed them gently and said "it's okay, don't worry I will be here any time you're ready to talk, excuse me ma'am, I would like to take my leave now" he walked out of the room.

Ms. Sarah and her daughter Vanessa were looking at me like they had seen a specter in front of them, hearing that the case is a death case scared them more.

 "You just can't allow someone you barely know to stay here, this lady must be a murderer, you heard detective Richard very well, it's a death case she has. You can't let her come live with us?" Ms. Sarah whined.

"We must throw her out of this place," Vanessa added.

"No....p....please stop making conclusions, detectives Richard is still investigating this matter"  Mrs. Dora gestured.

"No I won't let you do this again, Do you remember what happened to you a month ago? I won't let anyone harm you again" Ms. Sarah interfered.

"Don't worry, you have to trust me on this, nobody is going to harm me again."

Ms. Sarah got up angrily and left the room with Vanessa, seeing that Mrs. Dora was stubborn and wouldn't take her advice.

I became calm hearing what Ms. Sarah said, I wasn't bothered, because I was battling to be in control of myself,

"Don't trouble yourself about anything, everything will soon be sorted out when you are fully well" Mrs. Dora assured me.