By the time the food arrived, I had already lost my appetite.‘’I do not know exactly what is wrong but you have to eat something at least for the sake of the baby in your womb, you can’t afford to starve the little one.’’ Theresa tried to persuade me into eating, ‘’Your medications too, you know you have to take them and you need food to do so. Please do eat something.’’ she cooed again.‘’What about you, did you take your medications yet? And how do you feel?’’ I asked her trying to divert her attention.‘’Do not worry about me my dear, I’m alright now thanks to you and Drew. I’m concerned about you right now.’’ she said and really, you could tell with the way her face was laced with worry.‘’I’ll eat something and take my medication, thanks that you care.’’ I said to her causing her to smile and pat my back lightly. ‘’Everything will be fine.’’ she said before calling out for Catherine to serve my food.I ate the food absentmindedly, not that I was hungry nor did I get back my appe
I sat in Drew’s room impatiently waiting for when he would be back with my mom, he’s been gone for almost an hour now and I haven’t heard anything from him not even a text. Slowly I was beginning to feel dizzy as I was already tired about the way everything played out today, I sluggishly stood up from the sofa where I sat and headed to the balcony to feed my eyes with the night view of the sky in order to prevent myself from falling asleep. From the balcony where I stood, I also got a clearer view of the surroundings. I began taking pictures of the stars to keep myself busy, I connected my phone to the internet and shared some of the pictures on my story, I was doing everything just not to fall asleep before they arrive and be sure they were fine. I didn’t want to call Drew because I knew how he didn’t like to take calls when driving at night, maybe I should text him instead because I felt too nervous to relax at the moment. My phone beeped at that instant and I checked to see who it
A knock at the door woke me up, I stirred in my position and saw Drew was already up and heading towards door. He came back afterwards and sat back down on the bed rubbing his hands together and staring at me frantically.‘’What’s up?’’ I asked him trying to shake off the remaining sleep from my eyes.‘’Zach had come to inform me the mailman was at the door, but I had told him to tell him there was no letters for today or anymore.’’ he said looking at me and still rubbing his hands together.‘’Why?’’ I asked surprised at him.‘’There won’t be any need to send out the letters anymore because I had just spoken with Mark this morning, he had contacted me through my email again and dropped his cell phone number for me to call. I decided to call him and hear what he had to say, he begged that I get him a strong lawyer with my power and money to defend him in court as he was innocent. I informed him I knew about his crimes and I have every evidence to bring him down, I also informed him Cam
‘’If you keep sleeping this way, I wonder what would happen during the second and third trimester of your pregnancy.’’ my mom’s voice sounded calmly beside me. I turned around and looked at her, she wore the t-shirt I had dropped in her room last night and some baggy shorts.‘’I didn’t tell you I was pregnant, did I?’’ I asked her surprised. She smiled and nodded before speaking.‘’Drew did.’’ she answered ‘’He told me everything that happened from how he had met you at the club till date.’’ she said again before I protested. Thankfully she knew nothing about our little memories of lust back at home, I sighed as I got off of the bed and headed to the small refrigerator under Drew’s table to get water. I wondered why I still referred to Mark’s house as home when I’m in my home at the moment, or maybe it’s because my memories of growing up with Drew still lives there, we first fell in love there, everything about us started there.‘’I’m happy for you two, Alexa and I would support you e
DREW’S POV‘’Hurry up Alexa, we are going to be late for our appointment with the doctor, remember he has other patients.’’ I said as I walked outside to the car. I had booked an appointment with the doctor for another checkup on Alexa because she had complained lately about having severe headaches and it gave me concern, the least I wanted was for her to be in pains or any kind of inconvenience because of our child. Even though I knew being a little sick was inevitable during most pregnancies, I still wanted her to be alright.‘’Stop looking at me that way.’’ she grumbled as soon as she took her seat beside me in the car. I smiled and watched her play with the strap of her seat-belt as she tried her best to avoid the heat of my gaze, she squirmed in her seat, her pale skin flushing even more as the hot air blasted the space between us. The heat took it’s time to filter through the thin layers of her clothing and she hissed out a breath leaning towards one of the little vents, the sou
I had spent hours driving her around some places in the city and also walking around the supermarket, watching her fill up her trolley and spend my money on everything she claimed she needed, and now having packed up all she shopped in my boot, I was driving her home.How she managed to make me so fucking soft for her was a misery I was yet to unravel, but honestly there was absolutely nothing I could complain about as I have long craved this and the peace that comes with it. All I wanted to do was spend more time with her like this, giving her the princess treatment that she deserves especially now she’s carrying our child. I want to learn everything about the person she was and forgetting everything about myself in the past as well as making her forget her past and griefs.Past the chaos of the last few days, and past the mess of threats and desperate touches, this moment was softer than any of the others we shared. The ease in which she made me feel like less of a monster was somet
I laid in bed with Alexa wrapped in my arms, her naked form pressed tightly against my side. I played with her blonde tendrils as she traced invisible shapes on my bare chest. We talked for hours about random things, her goals, hopes, and I told her of mine as well. We talked about baby names and argued whether our child was going to be a boy or a girl, we had no idea the gender the baby would be and for some reasons that made me tensed. She was so easy to talk to and I found myself opening up to her about things I hadn’t even known were weighing me down, she listened to me intently commenting every now and then. Our dreams weren’t practica1 yet but they were real and I liked that we were taking steps to making that a reality. The sun began to set and with it the warmth it provided us, neither of us was ready to let go of each other or move.‘’Let’s get dressed.’’ I said softly into her ear making her whine.‘’Do we have to? It your room and no one can come in here.’’ she answere
I stood in silence trying to comprehend what I had just heard, he was ready to confess or was he just trying to play games with me this time.‘’In about two days I would be going to meet with the cops.’’ he said again bringing me out of my thoughts.I dropped the call without saying a word to him, I needed to process whatever it is that’s going on. Even though we all have long waited for this day when Mark would agree to come clean and confess his grievous crimes, we still didn’t think it would be this soon. He was a very stubborn man and who knew what must have prompted him to be this gullible, or was it the fact that Camellia was involved and there was no way he could deny anything any further seeing she knew and witnessed all his crimes and was even part of them? So many thoughts ran through my head as I picked up my clothes and got dressed.‘’Did you find out who the caller was?’’ Alexa asked walking out of my closet in a pair of shorts and t-shirt.‘’Yeah.’’ I replied her absent
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