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Chapter IX: AMINA
The night filled the symphony of the crickets along with the cooling air of the rain. The curtains waved back and forth which led my tears suddenly to fall down in the longing of my mother’s presence. I just missed her. It had been a while since she left for abroad.
I had not received any news from her. I hope she was doing fine. If only mother would be here for me and hug me in times, I wanted solace from the warmth of her voice. I stepped out from the room and checked if everyone was already asleep including Jessy, my cousin. I felt that my throat had dried up so I decided to go the kitchen and have some glass of water. The refreshing gulp glided into the mouth. I really loved this feeling, though.
In the silence of the room, I heard a littlest sound reverberating against the wall. I moved closer near the wall and glued my
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I coughed as I had smoked in my last cigarette stick and threw it inside the flowerpot.“Sweety, I have to go and I will see you around and I love you.” I whispered. As I stood, I deleted immediately her registered number in the history calls.The acridity of the cigarette was still evident around the Balcony. I checked my watch. 10:23 P.M. Time for me to go down.As I was about to go inside our room, I had noticed that Aileen my wife was talking inside the room of Amina.I came closer and stayed near the door without being unnoticed.It seemed that they were very serious. I did not know what was going on.I was taken aback when Aileen stood before me.“Oh, Mon. I thought you’re already in our room now but it seems you are still outside. Busy calling someone at your phone?”Did Amina know and tell Aileen about someone whom I called on the phone a while ago? My mind was now bothered.“N
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Until now I could not imagine how Uncle Mon did it to me. I was also afraid to tell anyone about what happened.“Do not tell anyone otherwise you wanted to get buried alive,” Uncle Mon whispered in my right ear, trembling in fear. My voice was in silence knowing I would be dead anytime if I would tell this to anyone. Drops of tears fell off down my checks, I did not know what to do and I could not trust anyone.A knock from the door, “Amina? Are you done there?” Jessy was waiting outside the bathroom.I wiped off my eyes and flushed the hatred behind as if nothing happened. “In a while, I will be out.” I replied.“Hurry up,” Jessy commanded.I hastily fixed and went out. I apologized.I got inside my room and buried myself in the pillow. I wanted to leave this house and forget what everything happened. I felt so dirty. I hoped mother would be already here. I badly needed her at my worst. If no one would do this to me, then I would do something for me. He must pay what he did to me o
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At the convent. “What happened then when they fought?” Sister Avery fills her eyes with curiosity. “Uncle Mon one night started to slit his arms with blade and ended his life after all the frustrations he got from his actions.” I say, lowering my eyes. Sister Avery rotates her chair to the left. “May he find a better place now. How about those chocolates and packages?” “Yes, Sister. When my mother left her boss abroad despite the maltreatment she got there, my mother discovered that the money she sent intended for me and the chocolate and packages were kept and spent for her family which Aunt Aileen did not even tell me that those things came from my mom.” “Why would she even do that?” Sister Avery asks. “Maybe Sister, when they were young. Aunt Aileen was always treated like servant and scolded by my mother every time Aunt Aileen had a boyfriend.” “So?” Sister becomes even curious. “My mom did not want her younger sister to be like her. My mom got pregnant at early age and th
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Amina “Mom, we plan out to go overnight at Gianna’s dorm as we will have project making to be passed on Friday.” I informed her, ironing my college uniform. The door was open wide. My mom appeared. “Amina, what if I have told you that I would not allow you to go? She was wiping her hands with the apron. “Mom,” I came closer to her, “I am already a college girl, your 17-year-old daughter, who knows her limitations. Do not worry about me because I would not make myself get impregnated by any boys out there. I still have my plans and dreams to fulfill and you are part of those things I want to pursue and give you the life you deserve.” I hugged my mother Elianna. “I am just worried because I did not want you to be like me who was not able to finish my degree.” “Mom, just because you have not finished your college does not mean make you less of a mother to me. I am here and I want to fulfill your dream by seeing me pursuing this education.” She smi
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