I decided to wear black pants, shirt and shoes to compliment the red look Alexa would be giving.It was half past five pm when I walked out of my room and saw Alexa sitting in the living room looking so stunning, red really was her color and right now she looked like one of those models you could only see on television.‘’I already gave you flowers right? Let’s go then.’’ I said causing her to look up from her seat and smile.We walked out of the door and into the car, I bucked my seat belt and so did she waiting for me to move the car.‘’Aren’t we supposed to be on our way or is anyone joining us?’’ she asked when in over two minutes I still hadn’t put the car in motion. I shuffled in my seat and took a long breath trying to uncoil the tension forming in my limbs.‘’Oh that.’’ I signed, tapping my fingers against the steering wheel as I sought out every ounce of control I had left in me. ‘’Don’t use that voice with me, it’s not my fault that you’re a very distracting passenger. The l

I decided to wait till it was evening when Mark would had gone to his usual haven before calling Camellia. I used a foreign number she wouldn’t recognize and I had no intentions of informing her Alexa lived with me.She picked on the third ring, ‘’Hello, who’s on the line?’’ she answered immediately.‘’Drew speaking.’’ I replied in a stern tone. The line went silent for a while before she spoke again this time stumbling over her words.‘’M…Mark’s son?’’ she asked not sure of which Drew it was speaking to her.‘’Yes.’’ I replied annoyed at the fact she had to even call Mark my father.‘’Oh hi, how have you been all these years?’’ she asked again, concern and fear laced in her voice.‘’I’ve been alright and I trust you to be good too. Without wasting much of your time, I would like to have a discussion with you and I need you to make out a little time to come meet with me. I know it’s not convenient for you because of your husband but also for the sake of your daughter Alexa, I hope you

I decided to dress casually in a pair of sweatpants and t-shirt, I got into my car and drove off immediately.It took me forty-five minutes before I got to the small town where I used to live with them, I drove into the big catholic church and parked at a corner. I called Camellia to make sure she was inside the cathedral already before stepping out of the car and heading inside. As soon as I got in, I spotted her standing close to the window by the front row, I walked closer to get a proper look at her features. So much has changed about her, she looked thinner, older and a bit pale with lots of grey hairs on her head. Living with Mark was a punishment on its own and enduring all he did, that must have taken its toll on her.Camellia was a beautiful woman with long black hair, almond shaped eyes and a curvy body, I was shocked when of all people to get married to she had chosen Mark and also stayed with him all these years despite his cruelty towards her and her daughter. It breaks m

Drew explained everything my mom had told him concerning the video and all Mark had done which made me so upset, how can one person be this wicked to people around him? What upset me the most was why my mother was quiet for too long and allowed me go through all I went through in his hands, if she wasn’t my mother or I didn’t know her, I could say she was wicked and maybe connived with her husband to make my life a bitter one. ‘’Don’t do that, it’s okay.’’ Drew said as he came to sit close to me and wrapping me in his arms. I didn’t realize I was crying and cursing out loud, I dug my face into his shirt as he drew circles on my back and I sobbed the more. After few minutes of crying out my eyes and him consoling me in silence, I raised my head to look at him and he seemed lost in thoughts but regained himself when I stood up from the seat. ‘’Are you hungry?’’ he asked getting up from the seat as well to grab his phone. I nodded my head slightly, I was so hungry because I had had just

It was already noon when I went back into my room after cleaning the kitchen area where I made breakfast, Drew was in his room working. He had asked me to write as many letters as I could today before night falls, the mail guy would be here every morning to pick a letter and deliver to Mark’s doorstep. I started off by clearing the desk in my room before getting my writing materials ready, the letter wasn’t going to be long one, it just has to contain words that sounds like evidence and threats at the same time.I made sure to write at least 20 different letters before dropping my pen to get little rest, it was already past three pm and time for lunch but I wasn’t hungry and I guessed since Drew hadn’t said anything he probably wasn’t hungry too. I connected my phone to the internet and scrolled through social media watching short clips of comedy and a few dance videos. Whosoever knew me well, would definitely know I love to dance in as much as I barely knew how to dance properly. I r