Whore

Sarah drove through the dark Street.. fear visible in her eyes.. she wondered why, James asked her to meet him by this time of the night.

"I'm here already, I can't see you anywhere". Sarah spoke into the phone.

"I'm on my way".

Suddenly a knock came upon the window of her car. She opened and Paul entered. He looked away while she remained silent.

"Paul, I'm sorry". Sarah said apologetically.

Paul scoffed. "You're sorry, Sarah, you're sorry. I called you several times and you refused to pick up".

"I was trying my best Paul, I was doing everything possible to break my union with Adon but nothing is working. I'm doing this for us and you blame me for not taking your call".

"You should have at least picked up". Paul said, his anger reducing bit by bit.

"I tried, I tried okay but I didn't want anyone to get suspicious".

He finally turned to face her. "Sarah, you might not understand how much I love you. I love you so much its making my crazy, I love you so much that the mere thought of loosing you could be my end, I love you so much that imagining you on the same bed or sharing the same space with Adon turns me into a monster. You might think I need help but I don't.... I'm just so in love with you".

"I understand you Paul, I love you too and I promise that very soon we'll be together". She kissed him on his lips and when she was ready to pull away, it's was just the beginning for Paul. Although the car seat was very uncomfortable, he found a way to pin her hands to the window.

"Paul.. stop please". Sarah pleaded softly.

Paul had no option but to let go of her hand. "Ok, I'll wait, when you're ready".

"Drive". He ordered. She started the engine and drove the car away.

*

Shirley sat beside Adon in the V.I.P section of the bar. When she entered at first, he sighted her and invited her over.

"I'm so sorry again for what happened the other day, I was just so furious at my wife". Adon apologised as she took her seat.

"It's okay sir, I'm fine".

"Let's have a drink together, to pay for my sin". Adon suggested.

"I don't have money to pay for such expensive drink sir". Shirley said after seeing the brand of the drink.

"I'll settle it, just relax".

They drank and drank until they both became drunk.

"Tell me about yourself". Shirley said.

"W-h-a-t"? Adon asked in between hiccups as if he hadn't heard her the first time.

"Tell me about yourself handsome, why does your Sarah hate you so much".

"Ok, I'll tell you".

*

Charlotte sat in the same house where she had gone to meet Paul. He gave her very strict warning never to leave the house until her wounds were completely healed.

He left her there all by herself even his friends were no where to be found. She sat in front of the table looking at the wraps of cocain. He instructed her to sniff them all before he returned from wherever he went to.

She couldn't throw them away cause he would definitely find out, her performance in bed tonight would determine it is she actually sniffed or threw them away.

She burst into tears, it was all her fault, if she hadn't run away from that orphanage, all of this wouldn't have happened to her. Whatever ill treatment she faced at that orphanage was ten time better than what she faced with Paul today.

She was brought out from her thoughts by the creaking sound she heard from the door. It can't be Paul, he couldn't be back so soon.

"Wh-o's there". She said fearfully.

She waited a while before the person came into full view.

"James"??

*

"That's my story miss".

"That Paul is evil.. very evil. How dare he take credit for your hard work"?. Said Shirley. "But I have a plan, bring your ear closer".

Adon moved closer to her and she whispered some words into his ears, his face lit up with a drunk smile upon hearing Shirley's mysterious plan.

"Yay, I like it". He took the bottle of Vodka, while filling his glass, His eyes caught a familiar figure. He squinted his eyes a bit to be sure he wasn't seeing things. He tapped Shirley and pointed his hand in the opposite direction "isn't that my wife"?.

Shirly also squinted her hands making a camera with her palm. "Ohhh, it's her, she's your wife".

Without warning Shirley climbed their table and screamed to gain everyone's attention. "You". She pointed towards Sarah's table. "You're here with another man and your husband is here with me. An eye for an eye". She giggled.

All the attention of the crowd was now on them.

Shirley continued. "Your husband told me everything, how you cheat on him with a guy named Paul and how you maltreat him".

She jumped down from the table, she helped Adon up and together they drunkenly walk over to Sarah's table.

"You cheat".

Sarah stood abruptly. "Enough, how dare you paint my name black. Paul here is my lawyer, nothing more nothing less". She faced the crowd. "They are just drunk, I'll take them home now".

As Sarah and Paul dragged them out,Shirley grabbed a bottle and smashed it on Paul's head. "That's for taking credit for another person's hard work".

Adon and Shirley helped themselves out while Sarah helped an almost unconscious Paul out.

As they got into the car. Adon and Shirley burst into laughter.

"You look too calm for a drama queen".

Shirley couldn't stop giggling. "Serves him right. If our first plan dosen't work we'll switch to plan B".

"Aye captain. Speaking of which, you said you lost your job right"?. Shirley nodded. "We'll fix up something for ya".

"Let's go, they're out already".

Adon started the ignition and drove off.

"Just go after them, I'll be fine". Paul said immediately they were out of the bar.

"Are you sure you'll be fine on your own". Sarah looked at him concerned.

"Just leave". He screamed at her half angrily.

"Okay fine". She screamed back, got into her car and drove off.

*

"What on earth are you doing here James, what if someone sees you"? Charlotte said closing the worn out curtains.

James didn't give any reply. He scanned the area with his eyes, irritation clearly visible in them. His eyes landed on the wraps of hard drugs on the table. "So, this is this life you've decided to live".

Charlotte packed the cocain into the tables drawer. "It's none of your business".

"That's what you'll always say, it's non of my business". James moved closer and traced her deep chocolate skin with his fingers. "See what he's doing to you, look what he's turned you into. You're dying slowly Charlotte can't you see, don't you realise".

"We're in love James. I love him and he loves me back. I just need to learn how to stay away from his bad side, that's all".

"He tortures you, he rapes you, forces you to take hard drugs. Is this what you call love?. Look at you Charlotte, fear is written all over you, the mere sound of his name got you fidgeting".

Charlotte burst into tears again. "I can't leave,James. Paul is dangerous. Very dangerous".

"Do, you trust me?. Answer me Charlotte, do you".

She nodded. "I trust you James".

"Then I'll get you out of here in due time okay".

He engulf her in a warm, comforting hug. One that she never felt in a long time.

"Mamacita".

Charlotte quickly stood up. "He's here, Paul is here. You have to leave, James".

"I can't leave you here like this".

"Just go, I'll be fine okay".

James hides behind the door and as Paul entered, he fainted. Charlotte give James the sign to run and he did.

"Seems like the bastard got into a fight"

Next Morning.

Shirley woke up in the unfamiliar room. Hmm!! The bed felt so fluffy. She woke up abruptly "What if I was kidnapped ".

Just then last night event rushed into her head. Oh!! Adon had given her this room for the night.

She left the room and took the same route; down the stairs, then she found her self in a big sitting room. She didn't get the chance to admire because Adon and Sarah stood facing each other angrily.

"Umm Good morning". Shirley greeted slowly, unsure of the situation.

"Adon, I ask again.. why did you and that waiter decide to humiliate me last night"?.

Adon looked up the fancy ceiling as if confused at her question. "I can't remember. I don't even know what you're talking about".

Sarah turned to Shirley. "And you"?

Shirley shifted back. "Me? Me?.. I don't know what you're talking about ma'am".

"I'll let this one slide, but the next time it happens, I'll make your life worse than it already is".

While Sarah stared at them angrily, the large door opened to reveal Mrs Lancanster.

Shirley became shocked, she said loudly. "What on earth is this woman doing here"?

"Show some respect, Sarah. That's my mom"?

"What is your whore doing here, Adon". Mrs Lancanster asked.

"WHORE"? !!!. Sarah asked. "Wait a minute. So this is your son Adon Lancanster and his wife Sarah"?

"Now.. I get it".

Adon sighed and faced Sarah. "I believe you have an explanation".

Everyone faced Sarah waiting for an explanation.

"It was a misunderstanding".