BRADENI pushed open the Vanessa's classroom door. Different eyes of children fell on me instantly. My presence ushered in grave silence.I scanned the classroom, sighting Camilla by surprise. I scanned her profile repeatedly to see if my eyes were deceiving me. Is this a carbon copy of Camilla or this is the maid I hired because I didn't hire her to clean up my daughter's school?What the fuck is she doing in Vanessa's class? Fuck.Let it not be what I am thinking because if it is, then I will so punish this bitch!"So nice of you to join us. We can call this a family reunion. It's a pleasure to have you and your wife in attendance" came the jolly tone of the teacher.The fuck! I grew red with rage and I became a so livid upon hearing what the teacher said.What the actual fuck!?She had the guts to leave the house and come all the way here to attend Vanessa's parent teacher meeting? And who gave her the audacity? Did she think I would not show up for my own daughter's parents-teac
CAMILLA Ever since the whole incident that happened between I and Braden, I had been avoiding him greatly. A week had passed since then and we rarely met eye to eye. I seldomly saw him too which was a good thing that I was very greatful for. We barely talked apart from when he called me for errands. Whenever Braden was around within the walls of this mansion, I also tried as much as I could to reduce my closeness with Vanessa. If she called me to spend time with her or play with her, I'll make up an excuse to be busy in the kitchen which always left her sad.I wish I could spend time with her but I was greatly tired of enduring Braden's taunts and humiliation.Can't I just work with him in peace? Why must everything always end up in me getting punished for one thing or the other? What shocked me to the bone was the punishment he was about to melt out on me just because I tried helping Vanessa in school. He didn't even listen to my pleas or to my own side of the story. He
CAMILLA My orbs slowly fluttered open as I gradually laid my back up on the bed.A pounding ache shot thtough my head causing me to clench my teeth in pain. My vision was very blurry.It took a while for my vision to be adjusted and everything to fall into place as I tried comprehending where I was.I was in my room. My eyes scrutinised every part of it making sure I was truly in my room.How did I get in here?What happened to me? Because the last thing I remember is kneeling under the hot sun for hours because I spilled Braden's coffee.So how did I get to my room? Was that all a dream?Certainly not. I shook my head at my own ridiculous thinking.Braden really made me kneel under the sun for something that was purely an accident.Who the fuck does that?Am I working for a man or a beast?Heavens!I am honestly tired of staying here. I want to leave this place.I can't bear this anymore.Today was kneeling me under the hot sun, what would happen to me tomorrow?He might decide to
CAMILLAMy face grew gloomy minute by minute as I sat like a battered slave on the bed, soliloquizing on the hell I had been through these past few days.If only I knew the torments and tortures I was going to suffer here then I would have never signed that contract. I never liked the lifestyle of been a sex worker but this hell hole is far worse than been a sex worker. Atleast Mr Corner, the man I worked for did not treat me this shitty.I've endured too much, I need to leave now before Braden butchers and maybe buries my body parts. I've never seen anyone as cruel as that beast, he somehow derives joy in my agony. He is such a fucking sadist.I mean he literally threatened to kill me few hours ago and by the looks of it he wasn't bluffing. This wasn't the first time Braden had laid his filthy hands on me, nearly choking me to death. I've gotten marks again and again, I've received the lashings of my life all because I agreed to work for Braden.I had my mind already made up, tonig
CAMILLA Shit! The hell! This can not be good.I stood glued on the spot, mortified and shocked as well as with a million drums that pounded in my heart.I could literally hear my heart beat resonating within my ears the moment the blinding lights of Braden's car shone on me.This definitely will not end well.I was so damn close to leaving! Why can't anything go right in my life!?I stared blankly at the light like a deer caught on headlights, not knowing what to do as the car tires rolled more further into the house.He must have probably seen me by now. Fuck. I was so close to leaving. What went wrong?I just want to escape this shit hole, nothing more.The wheels in my head were spinning frantically. My thoughts ran wild and my heart beat skyrocketed.What would I do?How can I explain myself?Maybe I could tell Braden that I was going for a walk around the house.With a bag? No. He would not believe and he will see right through me the moment I say that.Shit. Not knowing what
CAMILLAThe screeching sound of the wheels of the car filled the air as the taxi geared to life and sped off so fast. I snapped my gaze back as the car moved and I could still see Braden clearly, still fuming and looking so angry than I had ever seen him.I quickly moved my gaze from his murderous profile and tried calming my unsteady heart beat.Finally I was free from the devil himself. I feel so relieved than ever but still my heart is palpitating so much.I had gotten what I wanted, my freedom and peace but now I have to make sure that Braden never finds me.Because if he does, there will be no stopping him on what he wants to do to me.Momentarily, I turned to check if Braden was chasing after me. I know it is a very silly and impossible thing to do but Braden was so mysterious at times and one can never figure out what he was thinking.The only thing I caught sight of was his profile which was very hazy now that the car had created a deal of distance between us.I am so sure
CAMILLA I gave gestures as directions to Olga's house, a feeling of relief settled in. A sudden weight was lifted off me and I could not feel more at peace than I was now.The driver lowered the windows glass, as he continued to maneuver the steering like the professional that he was.The calm suiting rush of wind glided through my hair, it was refreshing. I don't remember when last I felt this free.The liberty to finally breath without been punished for breathing too loudly was something to be grateful for, the oxygen outside the mansion was different.The cold breeze continued to roll across my open skin, freely smoothening the hair on my left arm. The tears I had shed all the way through the journey dried up, leaving my face pale and dry.Been Braden's maid was worse than slavery.My eyes veered towards the empty streets brightened by the streetlights that stood at a distance, the streets were deserted as it was very later at night.I was so lucky to have found this taxi driver,
CAMILLA I brusquely walked into the oddly white huge building in front of me. I pushed through the pellucid double doors of the building and in a flash, the churning smell of drugs, blood and injections hit my nostrils.I was at the hospital. People meandered around me, each person minding his or her business. Patients, doctors, nurses and visitors moved like a tide around me creating the ambience of a busy hospital hallway.My eyes trailed around until it spotted the profile of two young nurses that sat by the reception table.Their faces were not recognisable. They were not the nurses I knew at the front reception desk. Maybe those ones got replaced. Nevertheless, I briskly walked towards them, adjusting my sunshades and umbrella hat as I moved in order to avoid being spotted by anybody. Yes. I was putting on sunshades inside and an umbrella hat too accompanied by a scarf around my neck. I ignored the weird stares I got from people as I approached the reception desk.I cared l