LOGINShare
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
Last Updated:
2021-09-13 01:36:46***
When Abigale awoke, it was late morning. Through the half opened wooden window, the rays of the sun streamed steadily into the room. The brightness of the light had her closing her eyes. Her head hurt. Turning away from the glare, she placed her feet carefully on the left side of the bed. A fit of dizziness assailed her. Oh gracious. She hoped that she was not coming down with whatever Josh had. This might also be as a result staying up almost the whole night with Josh. The good news was that when she left him early that morning, the fever was gone. He should be up and about in the next two days she thought. Placing a hand over her he
Dear Reader, If you are enjoying this story let me know by giving it a like or by sending gems. Your comments are also welcome. Thank you.
Related chapters
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
Lydia was fighting vigorously to get a view of the body, but two of the men were trying to restrain her. Eventually they managed to drag her away from the crowd, and led her to one of the neighbors. She fell prostrate on one of the front stone steps, oblivious to the sympathetic stares and murmurs. Out of the corner of his eyes, Sean saw someone gently hold her up and place a bottle under her nose, maybe smelling salts. When she revived, one of the women forced a glass of water into her shaking hands. Squeezing his eyes shut, Sean took a deep shaky breath, then turned away from the sight and calmly addressed the crowd.‘
Last Updated : 2021-09-14SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
The following days passed in a blur. Sean did not go out into the fields, but had decided to stay close to home and work on the balance of the repairs around the house. It had been four days since the old man’s death. Bringo was laid to rest the day after his demise at the small cemetery located across the river. The whole community had shown up, except those who were too old to make the five mile walk. Four men were stationed at each corner of the plain, wooden coffin, leading the procession. Hymns were sung to and from the cemetery to pass the time. After the service, there was a wake at Bringo’s house. Sean did not go to the wake, but from what he heard, Lydia was distressed, trying to come to terms with what had happe
Last Updated : 2021-09-15SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FORTY-SIX
***Sean waited two more days before he decided to pay Lydia a visit. He was not certain what he would say to her, but he had walked with the rest of the money. At least this would help him in his opening remarks. In light of the recent turn of events, and his conscience, he thought that it was the right thing to do. A week ago he would have forgone the whole matter and refused to give the balance. But the tables had turned and unfortunately not in her favor. It was a little after nine o’clock he surmised, a beautiful night to be out. The moon was full and huge. It shone boldly in all its grandeur creating a canopy, offering a kind o
Last Updated : 2021-09-16SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN
‘Lydia, this might not be the most opportune time for me to say this, but I would like to apologize again for my behavior and actions towards you the last time we were together. It was selfish, insensitive, and cruel. I was angry and was not thinking clearly. You made me so furious…you somehow managed to bring out the worst in me.’ Pulling away from him, she took her position clumsily on the couch, and pulled the end of her t-shirt to wipe her tear-stained cheeks. ‘I am also sorry for my conduct. It h
Last Updated : 2021-09-17SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT
Before he could turn his back, she grabbed his hand and whispered, ‘Don’t go, please.’ Seeing that she was starting to cry again, he held out his hands and she went gratefully into his arms. He held her close and breathed in her scent. It felt good hugging her. She was always a hugger, the affectionate type. When was the last time that he had hugged her? It was the day before he left for school. It was so long ago, so much had changed. She smelled of peppermint and mothballs. He wondered where the t-shirt that she was wearing had been stored. Reluctantly, he pushed her away and gazed deeply into h
Last Updated : 2021-09-18SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FORTY-NINE
Humming to herself, Abigale strutted leisurely down the path towards the meadow. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors. She relished in Mother Nature and its intricacies, but most of all in this cloudless day. The sun was shining brightly but was not unbearable. With a straw basket and a knife in her hands, she stopped every few minutes to trim flowers and plants alike. She needed fresh bouquets to replace the ones at home. This time of year, the flowers were lovely with so many buoyant and lively colours. Bending, she meticulously cut the stem of a small purple flower and brought the petals
Last Updated : 2021-09-19SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY
***‘How is the mathematics practice coming along?’The teenagers jumped at the voice, which resonated in the much too quiet room. Their heads were close together as they focused intently on something in one of the textbooks. On the desk that Sean had roughly patched up for her, were several sheets of papers and scraps used to practice the Mathematics sums. Sitting upright, Jerald scraped his chair away from Suzie’s, cleared his throat and answered, ‘It is going well, Mr. Montgomer
Last Updated : 2021-09-20SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE
The days flew by and turned into weeks. The people of Larouse had settled to their normal routine after the glum. The children had returned to school and the house was unusually quiet during the day. It gave Sean and Abigale the opportunity to spend some time together and put some extra time in the fields. Although he would not admit it, Sean missed Jerald. The boy had really grown on him over the past weeks. He now made it his duty to ask about him whenever he saw Richard. It looked like his sentiment was returned because bright and early Saturday morning, Jerald came looking for him saying that he would work with him on Saturdays since he had no school on that day. Clasping the boy on the shoulder Sean had handed him a cup of tea.
Last Updated : 2021-09-21
Latest chapter
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER SIXTY
It had taken a few hours for things to settle down. By the time the two police men arrived, the whole community was up. Word had spread like wildfire, bringing men, women, and even children, out of bed. Dawn was slowly breaking. The orange hue of the sun slowly crept into the early morning gloom. Most of them wanted to see with their own eyes the culprits, and follow firsthand the story of the crime committed. Sean glanced at the crowd. A few of the women were in their nightgowns and head ties assembled in small groups whispering. The men were pushing their way through the temporary barricad
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE
Where was Richard, surely ten minutes had passed? ‘Now, now Peter. There is no need for that. Why don’t you and Fautina tell me what you want? We can reach a compromise; no-one has to be hurt.’Chuckling, Fautina went across to the far corner of the room where Lydia kept the wine, and poured generously into a wineglass.‘Hmm, sister, this is really good wine. Father must have spent a fortune on it.’
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT
Patting his pants pocket, Sean felt around for a small pen light. At the end of the instrument was a tiny knife. Both men had to bend low to avoid the trees which were overhanging at the entrance. Sean waited until they both were inside the trapdoor, then put on the flashlight on dim. They found themselves in a dusty, smelly room. Something scurried across their path, making Richard utter an expletive.‘Be quiet. We don’t want to alert them.’‘I am trying my best. What is this roo
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN
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
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX
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
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE
‘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. ‘
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
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?’
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE
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
SECRET WOUNDS BOOK 1 CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO
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
