The help

Dinam pov

I can't believe it! The young woman from the last time is standing there in the courtyard. Looking at her, I could deduce that she was there a long time ago and therefore, she must have taken part in the scene with the lessor.

"What are you doing in my home?" I questioned going against her? 

However, the young woman did not pay attention at me. On the contrary, she ignored me and walked towards the landlord who had stopped his task when he saw her.

"Young girl, I will not allow you to insult my house!" He thundered angrily. 

"But I didn't insult it, sir. I just described what my eyes were seeing. Anyway, how much does this man owe you?" The young lady interrogated him again. 

The lessor seems to hesitate a moment, but ends up saying to give the amount of my arrears to the young woman. The latter takes a checkbook from her bag and scribbles something with her pen. She hands him the check and tells him with a threatening look

"Never again dare you treat vulnerable people like you did tonight. I assure you, I will put all my connections at stake so that you can never be a donor in this country. I'm sure that right now you don't even have all your papers in order. So watch your actions." 

The landlord became quite ashamed and made himself small, he looked like a little dog bending its tail between its legs. He went away without making noise. The young woman helped my mother to bring in our things which were scattered in the yard. I was watching her do that with amazed gaze. What is she expecting from me at the end? I know this is her strategy to gain space in my heart and that of my mother to fulfill her oblective. 

When the lady and my mother finished bringing the stuffs in, I came in and found them inside

"Thank you young girl! I believe it is heaven that sent you to save us tonight. I lack words to thank you. I'm so greatful for what you've done." My mother said to the lady, her cheeks flooded with tears.

"It's nothing mom! You shouldn't be subjected to this kind of abuse at your age. If you and your son agree, I have an unoccupied apartment. You could move there whenever you like." She replied setting affectionate eyes on my mother.

"It's of no need!" 

I cut the discussion short before my mom could reply anything to her proposal. 

"You've already done more than expected. You can keep the rest for yourself and your family! As for the money you spent, I fully intend to return it to you as soon as my situation improves." I said in a severe tone. 

My mother walked up to me and scolded me while pinching me hard

"What are these bad habits young man? I didn't raise you like that as long as I remember."

"Arg mom!" I cried out in pain.

"There is no mother who cares! Thank this nice lady right away!" She ordered me without giving me a choice.

"Thank you Madam ..." I whispered at the bottom of the lips.

"We haven't heard anything." Said my mother.

"Thank you Madam!" I repeated, raising my voice. The young woman smiled and answered

"Thanks! I'll leave you now.Think about my proposal sir. I am not in any evil sect and I have no intention of selling you, let alone harming you. My proposal still stands." She told me, looking me straight in the eyes. Then, turning to my mother, she said.  

"Mom, I know your son must be wary of me because of my far-fetched request, but I can reassure you that I have no intention of harming you at all." She turned and walked towards the exit door.

"Wait my daughter!" My mother screamed holding her back. 

She turned to her then my mother asked her.  

"What's your name ?"

"Maiëil, my name is Maiëil."

"Very well Maiëil! Can you come back tomorrow to tell me a little more about this proposal you made to my son?"

"Mom!" I shouted to signify my disagreement pertaining what she has just asked to the young woman.

"Of course mom! I will be delighted to tell you more about my proposal!" The young lady hastened to answer without taking my opinion into account. She went out and came back five minutes later with her arms full of loads.

"Oh my daughter, what is it?" My mother asked, walking towards the young woman to unload her.

"It's okay, I went to the supermarket before coming here and I took you some food." 

She had two big bags all full of several foods that I don't remember eating the last time. She put them down and then took leave of us.

"What a nice pretty girl!" Exclaimed my mother after Maiëil left.

"What a nice pretty girl, eh? Do you know what is hiding so much kindness? What if it was to sell us into one of those sects where these rich people subscribe? I will throw all of these foods away. She won't get us that easily." I retorted.

"Neu neu neu! Shut it up stupid boy! Scolded my mother. 

"How many days has it been since you've actually eaten? What if she sells us? It would be the same, because anyway, we will end up dying of hunger or malnutrition before the sect takes us." My mother kept scolding me. 

"Who said we were going to starve? I'm looking for a job and our situation will improve shortly." I replied.  

"Yes for sure, but in the meantime, we were going to sleep outside in the cold tonight and on an empty stomach if this charming young lady had not helped us by repaying our debts to the lessor. I'm warning you, you'd better think carefully about her proposal and not make a stupid decision. Besides, I advise you to prepare to accept it, because I do not see how this nice young woman can be dangerous." 

My mother concluded by taking the direction of the room, without giving me time to say something.