Falling apart ||

CHAPTER THREE

Falling apart II

It's been a week since the loan sharks visited and I still can't shake off the feeling of fear gripping me anytime I hear any sound around me, I couldn't even go to work, because I'm afraid they'll follow me, I have been cooped up at house, only stepping out to get something if it's really necessary and coming back as quickly as possible, I haven't been able to go to work which means that I'm likely already fired.

I woke up this morning and I wanted to go out at least, the reality has dawned on me, I was really alone for real now... Staying cooped up in the house won't solve my problems either, I have to go out, maybe even go and check out my place of work maybe I have not been fired, if I'm not so unlucky I washed up and I'm standing at the mirror right now staring at my reflection, we were not allowed to let our hair down at work, I tied it up and covered it with a scarf, I was feeling cold anyway.

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket I picked it up without even checking the ID, I wonder who would call me at this point 

" Hello" I greeted rather nonchalantly 

" Hello Mrs cooper.. I don't know what part of what you are doing is professional, but I think you should hand in a resignation letter if you were done working here don't you think??"

The comb I was holding fell from my hand at the sound of Manager Wiz 

" Uhh.. good morning Sir, I'm really sorry for not showing up few days ago, I had some issues I had to deal with, can I still come back"

"Ooh baby following the company's policy, you're already fired but since a vip made a request for you to sing... I'll let it go" my heart skipped a beat as he finished talking 

" Really... Are you saying the truth... Thank you so much... I'm really grateful"

"Not to worry baby girl, but no matter what happens make sure you are here by 10:00, it cannot pass that " 

"I'll definitely be there I promise thank you so much" I continue to say on the phone, he just hummed and cut the call.

I felt better now I didn't lose my job and I also got a request to sing which means extra money... Maybe my life is finally going to see some sunshine from now on... Or maybe not 

Ahhhhh.....!?!!!!!!! Someone screamed downstairs... What the hell 

I couldn't even think of what happened before I hear things crashing in the living room, I quickly rushed downstairs only to find three men in black standing at the living room one with a hockey stick breaking the old vase at the corner of the couch , I was immediately gripped by fear when I noticed that one of the them eas the guy who met me the other day... Does this mean that they have come to....

" I told you to get my money ready... I really want to believe you have it now"

"I..I ..I, please give me more time, I promise I'll give it to you, I just need to make more money, just give me some time pls"

" What... I gave you time didn't I... I gave you a week which is already too much don't you think??"

" Give more time, I promise I'll.." I continue to plead now on my knees crawling to his foot 

" I think I need to sell this house but looking at how old it is I doubt it will be up to a million dollar" 

" What...!!!" I said in shock and ge bent down to look at my face staring directly to my eyes

" I think I'll need to sell you, looking at your eyes and your hair, you should be able to fetch a good amount of money for me " 

" No... No you can't do that!!!, I can find the money for you... Give me a week, no 3 days.. I promise I'll bring you the money, just gimme more time " I pleaded now clutching his leg, he shook me off immediately 

" Aiisssh, whole part of you are disgusting me don't you understand, you piece of shit!!" 

He yelled at me before slapping me hard in the face... He continued to slap me making my vision dizzy, I think I'm going to faint 

" Well because you are being a good bitch I'll give you 2 days but then I need a guarantee you know so I'm thinking, should cut your thumb or your toe " 

I shake my head in horror, I can't go through that no ...no...

" Or ..." He looked at one of his men sitting at the edge of the couch 

" I could just have my way with you, I mean if you can be a good whore and let me do that I'll even give you a week" 

He said now smiling and unbuckling his belt, I screamed in horror trying to get away from him, but I was immediately held down by two men 

He took off his belt and slashing it across my face 

" Stop acting like you don't want it to you bitch..." 

I kept shaking my head, I think I lost my voice already...

" What is happening here ??"

We were interrupted by a voice at the door I looked up to find Chelsea standing at the door looking around the mess everywhere, and at that moment I couldn't be more grateful 

" What are you guys doing right now... Let her go immediately, she already promised to pay, let her go before I call the cops" 

She ordered them and surprisingly they let go and left without a word again, I looked up to Chelsea who came to me immediately and hugged me and I broke down sobbing on her shoulder while she rocked me.

I wept on like a baby on her shoulder as I kept thinking of what would have happened if Chelsea didn't show up.