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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
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2021-09-05 06:36:09‘Well maybe you are not man enough to wear it.’ She flung the words spitefully. ‘If you were, we would not be having this conversation.’
‘What did you say?’
‘You heard me.’ Abigale retorted facing him head on.
Sean
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Watching Sonia’s retreating back, Abigale sighed. She hated mingling with Sean’s half-sisters. They were arrogant and snide. Sonia was petite, with big breasts, which seemed always to be too small for her tops. Her face was flat, with a nose that was overly large for her face, but she had good skin and hair. She was a bit better off financially than some of the womenfolk. She had her children with an ‘Amigo’, a half-white, semi-retarded man who sold shoes. He did not reside in Larouse, but he took care of her and the children. She never let an opportunity escape to flaunt it. Chrisie on the other hand was all curves; big butt, nice smile, but she was the softer of the two. She also had the oval face, but her n
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‘Bringo!’ Abigale exclaimed. ‘He has been sexually harassing Suzie. I am going to fix up his tail,’ she continued, rushing from the room. Sean blocked her path and replied, ‘No one is going anywhere until I have heard the full story.’‘Are you serious? I just told you the vyé nonm sal wanted to touch your daughter and this is how you react? Get out of my way,’ Abigale raged, but Sean held firm.
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‘Peter, what you are doing all alone in the dark? The meeting is over, but if you want to mingle there’s refreshment and company inside.’ Sean could no longer see the boy’s features clearly, but Peter exhaled the smoke and replied, ‘That is really nice of you, Mr. Montgomery, but I am good. I just needed some fresh air and a smoke. That is all, I did not want to smoke among the older folks and the babies. You know how the ladies react to smoking.’‘Yea, I know,’ Sean responded.‘Well, I will catch you later. It was nice seeing you,’ Peter ut
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‘Sure, thank you.’ Abigale smiled her gratitude at the young woman. She had a pretty face which was marred when she smiled because one of her front teeth was missing. Abigale decided against the beer and tried the punch. Maybe she would have a beer after she ate something. Bringing the glass to her lips, she closed her eyes and savored the cool liquid. It was heavenly-not too sweet, a bit tangy and hint of sourness after it hit the back of her throat. Opening her eyes, she realised that the young woman was watching her closely.‘It is good, huh? I know because my father prepared it. He makes de best punch ya know. I luv
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He ran all the way. There was no one out this early morning. It was around two or three o’clock if his judgment was correct. He did not pause to check on his surroundings. The earlier he got to Richard’s, the better. He hoped that the boy was alright. How did this slip him? He should have known. Reaching Richard’s doorstep, he pounded loudly on the front door. He waited. When he did not get a response, he went to one of the windows, trying to pry it open and shouted, ‘Richard, Jerald! Can you hear me?’Suddenly the door opened with Richard standing in his pajamas. &lsqu
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When she did not respond he turned to face her.‘I will be going alone, Sean.’ ‘What? I am not allowing you to go out to God-knows-where, searching all alone. I will accompany you, and that is final.’‘No it is not. The children need a parent and both of us cannot leave, not this time.’ Sean to
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‘Well it seems to me that you really did not have a choice. If you had stayed back your life might have been at stake and you would not have seen either of your babies. Who knows what this Pablo character is capable of, huh?’ Sean declared.‘Yes, I agree, but it broke my heart to leave my aunt and in particular under such circumstances. What would happen now to her the boys? Would they be safe? So many questions flooded into my mind at once. I felt overwhelmed and thought about staying, but then I remembered the baby by my side and that hardened my resolve. ‘
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Taking a restorative breath she continued. ‘I tried anyways. I opened my mouth and screamed, but my scream was cut off when he backhanded me across the mouth. We struggled for a while. I kicked and pushed, but he was too strong for me. Ignoring my cries, he forced himself upon me.’ Abigale choked on the last sentence.‘What a bastard!’ Sean exclaimed angrily. ‘I am sorry, so very sorry to hear this Abby. You mean to tell me neither your aunt nor the boys heard your cries. None came to your aid?’
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Abigale watched him crawl into bed and closed her eyes. She was so tired, tired of the guilt and the pain. She also knew that she was being unfair to Sean, but she did not want to continue to burden him with her past. Nothing bad happen to people based on a few nightmares. But she knew she was kidding herself, because for the two months her nightmares were more frequent and more alive. Maybe it was a sign that she needed to unburden herself. Making up her mind, she changed her clothes, sat down beside Sean, and shook him. Instantly he opened his eyes. ‘I think it is time that you know my full
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Sean lazily watched the two ladies work and marvelled at how tall Suzie had grown over the past year. She was almost the same height and size as her mother. She was a looker, and in a few years, he would be beating the young men away from his door. He was proud to be her father; she was a quiet but strong-willed child. She had a good brain on her head. He was always happy to see her engrossed in her books. He knew Abby was proud of that also, although she might not show it openly. Recalling the conversation he had had earlier on with Jerald, he knew he had to confront Richard. He would lead him to the second person that Suzie must have s
