It was already noon when I went back into my room after cleaning the kitchen area where I made breakfast, Drew was in his room working. He had asked me to write as many letters as I could today before night falls, the mail guy would be here every morning to pick a letter and deliver to Mark’s doorstep. I started off by clearing the desk in my room before getting my writing materials ready, the letter wasn’t going to be long one, it just has to contain words that sounds like evidence and threats at the same time.I made sure to write at least 20 different letters before dropping my pen to get little rest, it was already past three pm and time for lunch but I wasn’t hungry and I guessed since Drew hadn’t said anything he probably wasn’t hungry too. I connected my phone to the internet and scrolled through social media watching short clips of comedy and a few dance videos. Whosoever knew me well, would definitely know I love to dance in as much as I barely knew how to dance properly. I r
‘’Please get the bags Theresa, and where are my guys?’’ Drew spoke to a lady I assumed was the housekeeper.‘’They are both inside and waiting for you, sir.’’ She replied with a smile and small bow.‘’This is my princess, Alexa I told you about remember?’’ Drew asked her giving a wide smile as well.‘’Yes sir.’’ She replied Drew bowing slightly again.‘’Hi, you look so beautiful.’’ She said to me smiling and giving me the warmest hug I ever received in a long time.‘’Thank you Theresa, you too are beautiful.’’ I answered as I hugged her back causing her to blush a little, before following Drew into the house. A young boy and a girl stood at the corner to welcome us just as Theresa had said, they looked so happy to see Drew.‘’You guys don’t look bad.’’ Drew commented as we entered the house and they crashed into him giving him a big teddy hug not minding if they were suffocating him.They both laughed bowing their heads as they released Drew from their tight embrace. ‘’Catherine, Zach
I woke up the next morning feeling weird and tired like I never slept, Drew was still fast asleep beside me. I managed to move his large arms wrapped around me leaving the bed and walking into the bathroom, I brushed my teeth and hair tying it up in a messy bun, before leaving the bathroom. Drew was half awake when I walked out the bathroom. He smirked when he saw me, I rolled my eyes as I walked over to his large walk-in closet in search of clothes to cover my naked body.‘’You know you really do not need to wear those.’’ He said as soon as I walked out in his clothes. A pair of sweatpants and an old t-shirt.‘’ What’s wrong? I asked turning to examine myself in front of the big mirror in his room.‘’You look better without any clothes on.’’ He replied smiling and licking his lips.I rolled my eyes and murmured something inaudible under my breath as I walked back to the bed to take a seat.‘’The mailman will be here soon.’’ I said reminding him of our arranged plan.‘’What says the t
At about 2pm my phone rang, it was my mom. I wondered what she wanted this time, I picked up the phone and before I could say a word, her voice came in trembling. ‘’What’s going on Alexa? Mark and I received a letter earlier today and its content are not very pleasant, I remember only talking to Drew about it. Did he by any means tell you or are you behind this? Mark seems very upset and now he plans to find you with the help of his guys. Hello, are you there.’’ She bombarded me with questions at the same time.‘’Relax mom. I thought you discussed this with Drew already?’’ I asked her‘’I had no ideal he was going was going to do this.’’ She replied still sounding scared.‘’You can’t let him know anything about this, act as surprised as you can and you can’t call me anymore unless I do.’’ I told her sternly.‘’But Mark might fi…’’ she made to say but I cut her short immediately rolling my eyes even though she couldn’t see me.‘’I’ll talk to you later mom, the earlier you stop being on
The ride home was silent as several thoughts occupied my mind, Drew was also deep in thought as he didn’t say a word to me but instead concentrated on the road. The doctor had said I was two weeks gone, and this only meant one thing. I had gotten pregnant the first night we made love which was on my birthday. Shit! How could we both be careless about this whole thing, we needed to settle the issue we had at hand with our family first.We got home and I walked out of the car and into the house immediately leaving Drew behind in the car, I walked straight into my room and shut the door without turning back around even though I had heard Drew calling my name severally, I paid him no attention, I needed to rest and think.I laid on my bed as I reminiscence about everything that had played out the past few days, Drew was my step brother and getting pregnant for him was out of context for now till every was in place. No doubt he has been good to me these past days and for some reasons has c
I woke up the next morning and discovered Drew wasn’t in bed with me, I stretched my body lazily as I got out of bed and walked into the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and properly retied my hair bonnet which was already out of place as a result of how I slept the precious night. I decided to go downstairs and probably hang out with Theresa and Zach since I had nothing to do at the moment but a note on the door caught my attention and I got closer to read it. ‘’Hey baby, I had something important to do at the office, I won’t be back until dinner time and the mailman was here to pick up the letter for today. Don’t forget to eat healthy and do not stress about anything. XOXO Drew, kisses.’’ I smiled dropping the note on the bed stand before heading downstairs.Theresa was making cupcakes when I got into the kitchen with Zach closely beside her watching her intently. ‘’Hey.’’ I said and moved closer to get a better look.‘How are you doing dear?’’ Theresa answered smiling‘’I’m doing alrig
‘’What else don’t I know about you?’’ I asked Drew as he laughed like his life depends on it. No doubt I’ve seen him happier these days, I’ve seen him laugh genuinely and it makes me happy, he has also treated me a lot better and made me smile more.‘’Are you going to keep laughing at me like I said anything funny?’’ I asked him again trying to keep a straight face.‘’Relax my princess, you’re so funny.’’ He said gesturing to my facial expressions and laughing again. ‘’I’m not hiding anything from you, it’s just that you have to find out somethings on your own without me having to tell you.’’ He answered again tapping lightly by the back like he was cooing a child to sleep.‘’Hmm.’’ Was all I said as I relaxed into his arms while he rocked me forth and back, we stayed quiet like that listening to each other’s heart beat and enjoying the silence. Certainly, I knew a lot of things went through his mind but I had no idea what they were, I also thought about a lot of things. I thought abo
I and Nessa talked about a lot of things before we finally decided to hang up, I went downstairs to hang out with Drew and the kids for the rest of the nights. We decided to watch movies together since it was Saturday the next day and neither of us had anywhere to go to, well save for me who would be visiting the hospital. We settled for a horror movie I and Zach have been craving to watch for days, Catherine got blankets with pillows to keep us all warm and comfortable. I sat close to Catherine while Zach and Drew sat side by side, they had claimed to be strong and won’t freak out like the rest of us during the movie. We managed to go through half of the movie before everyone began to freak out and scream out their lungs, Theresa already left to go to bed earlier because according to her, she wouldn’t like to stress her heart over a movie.Finally, the movie came to an end after series of shouting and wailing from each of us, well except Drew. He maintained a straight face from the b
I woke up early the next morning, feeling excited and nervous. Today was Zach's 17th birthday, and I had plans to surprise him with a special gift. I got out of bed and began to get ready for the day. Drew stirred beside me, opening one eye to look at me. "What's going on?" he asked, his voice husky with sleep."It's Zach's birthday today," I replied, smiling. Drew chuckled and sat up in bed. "Yeah, that’s right. “He’s gonna get real spoilt today.”We both got dressed and headed downstairs to the kitchen. Theresa was already there, cooking up a storm. The delicious smell of pancakes and bacon filled the air, making my stomach growl with hunger."Good morning," Theresa said, smiling at us.“Good morning.” I said and went to help her set the table. “Oh dear, Catherine should handle that.” She said and called on Catherine who rushed from her room to come set the table. “It’s fine, I want to do it.” I told her and she just nodded, stepping back into the kitchen. We all chatted and l
I couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as Drew’s hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to him. I leaned in, my lips brushing against his. We kissed softly, the tension between us building into something extra. Drew's hands traveled up my back, his fingers tracing the curve of my spine. I shivered, feeling a thrill run down my whole body. He deepened the kiss, his tongue tangling with mine and fighting fiercely for dominance. I felt myself getting lost in the moment, my heart racing with excitement. Drew's hands cupped my face, his thumbs tracing the curve of my cheeks. We broke apart for a moment, gasping for air."I love you," Drew whispered, his eyes burning with intensity."I love you too," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.We kissed again, the passion between us never quenching, gladly I was melting into his arms, our hearts beating as one.The sound of Drew's phone ringing broke the spell, and we reluctantly pulled apart. Drew smiled, his eyes still bu
“Who wants some?” Theresa asked walking in with a plate of sandwiches. I raised my hands and she gave me some, then Zach and Catherine. We munched in silence as we continued to see the movie, just then my phone notifications went off with series of messages. I picked up my phone and checked for who the recipient was, it was Nessa. I had just spoken to her few minutes ago, I wondered what it was she had sent to me as I cleaned my hands with a paper towel and unlocked my phone. “Jezz!” I gasped, my mouth forming an ‘O’ shape. “What’s wrong?” Theresa asked looking at me, not just her, Zach and Catherine too. “Uhm, nothing serious. I’ll just go upstairs to Drew.” I told her as I stood up and made my way upstairs. “You sure everything is fine?” She asked again before I reached the hallway. “Yeah.” I answered her and nodded. “It’s just something I have to show him.” I said and pointed towards Drew’s door. I rushed in and Drew wasn’t in his room, I knew he had to be in the study. “Gue
The next morning, Drew and I sat down to a delicious breakfast, and he mentioned his plan again. "You know, with Christmas just around the corner, I think it's time we started decorating the house," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.I smiled, feeling a surge of excitement. "That sounds like someone trying to have so much fun!" I exclaimed.Drew grinned. "I am! And I want you to come with me to the store to pick out some decorations. We can make a day of it."I nodded enthusiastically. "That sounds like a blast! Who else is coming with us?"Drew thought for a moment. "How about Zach and Catherine? We can make it a fun group outing."I clapped my hands together. "Yes, that sounds perfect! Let's go get them."We finished breakfast, and then Drew and I called out to Zach and Catherine who both seemed excited to join us on our decorating adventure.The four of us piled into Drew's car and headed to the store. As we drove, we chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company.Wh
I woke up early, feeling a mix of emotions. Today was the day of the court case, and I was both nervous and determined.Drew was already up, getting ready for the day. He smiled at me as I got out of bed. "Good morning, beautiful," he said. "Are you ready for today?"I nodded, taking a deep breath. "Yes, I'm ready," I said.We got dressed and went downstairs, where my mom was waiting already. We had a quick breakfast, and then we headed out to the court. As we arrived at the court, I could feel my heart racing. I was scared, but I knew I had to be strong.We went inside and found our seats in the courtroom. Mark was already there, sitting with his lawyer. He looked smug and confident, but I knew that wasn't going to last.The judge came in, and the trial began. Henry presented our case, showing all the evidence we had gathered. Mark's lawyer tried to defend him, but it was clear that they didn't have a strong case.Then it was my turn to testify. I stood up, took a deep breath, and b
I decided to open the folder, my heart sinking Inside when I saw pictures of me dancing at the club, pictures of me picking up money from men. Drew smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Put it away, I'll always stand up for you," he said. "No matter what. He was trying to manipulate me into forgiving him, but it's not going to work. He’s so much and should pay for his crimes. And here, I got the video,” He said, handling me a small flash drive. I did as he said, stuffing the folder in my handbag alongside the flash drive. My mom stood outside the car waiting for us, "What did he say?" she asked as soon as we got close, her voice trembling with anger. I shook my head, not wanting to relive the experience. "It doesn't matter, Mom. We're not going to let him get to us. We're going to focus on moving forward and making sure he pays for what he's done."My mom nodded, her eyes shining with tears. "I'm so proud of you, Alexa," she said. "You're so strong and brave. I'm sorry I wasn
The next morning we all headed to the precinct again, Drew wanted to speak with the lawyers concerning the video, my mom and I decided it was best if we also went along with him. Drew had asked us to sit in the lobby and wait for him while he looked for the lawyer and have a conversation with them, we agreed but few minutes sitting there, I got up and decided to do what has lingered on my mind for a long time. “I’ll be right back.” I told my mom as I got up from my seat. “You sure you don’t want me coming with you?” She asked me, concerned. “No, I won’t take long.” I told her and walked off quickly. I walked out of the lobby and into the hallway, I didn’t know the exact room where Mark is kept but I had overheard the lawyer telling Drew it was in room 12. I moved as fast as my legs could carry me down the hallway before anybody saw me or stopped me, I kept looking up at the numbers written on the door till I finally saw it. ‘Knock first! 12’ was boldly written on the door, I knew
I glanced up at the lawyer and he gave me a reassuring smile, encouraging me to speak. I smiled back at him and started to talk. “It was hell! I was still an infant when my mom had moved into his with me, I didn’t understand anything at that point but one thing I still remember was the fact that I never got any kind of fatherly love or affection from Mark. He was disgusted by everything I did and beat me up or push me at the slightest mistake I made. It got worst whenever he was drunk, he never wanted to see me happy or playing around with children my age. When I was 10, he dragged me into his room one night and raped me. His son Drew was my only companion in the house, my mom said nothing to the constant beating and abuse because she was scared. He forced me to work even before I got to the age of consent, his excuse being that I had to contribute my own share for staying in his house. The rape, torture and abuse continued whenever I was alone at home and Drew was no where to fight
The rest of the day went by with Drew and I talking, cuddling and just hanging out in his bed room. When it was time for dinner, we headed downstairs to eat with the whole family. After which we returned back to his room, watched some comedy and went to bed. I was extremely tired like the previous evening, though it was caused by different activities. It was easier for me to fall asleep and I lured Drew to sleep early as well. “The lawyer called, we should get ready to visit the police precinct.” Drew announced casually as soon as he walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist, his upper body still wet from the shower. I rubbed my eyes which were still full of sleep and yawned, stretching my body all over the bed. “Is there a problem?” I asked him. “Nothing much, I think your mom would be taken in for questioning today, you as well. I’ll go inform her later.” He said and walked into his closet. I just nodded, still lying down. “What time are we leaving?” I qu