The news of her uncle no longer being in the town, hits her a lot more than she had expected, but she had a firm zeal to start all over again. "Mrs James" she called out all of a sudden, "I am going to start Afresh, I'll put the past behind me and charge into the present like never before" she said while holding on to Mrs James hands. "will you help me?" she asked with her eyes all shinning and filled with new founded hope , "of course, that's why I brought you here" Mrs James said as she called out for the girl in uniform that she served then before. she quickly rushed out and was in sight of Divine and Mrs James. "Take her to the back room, give her a uniform and show her what to do" Mrs James said as she gave Divine a reassuring look and stand to leave. " I hope you girls get along just fine, I have somewhere I have to be right now see you later" Mrs James left immediately she was done and it was just Divine and the girl left. "Stand up, we have a lot to do" the girl said rather unhappy about Divines presence. "My name is Divine, what's yours?" Divine asked while extending her hands and putting on the warmest smile, which was met with a frown face. "and so?" the girl replied. "I need to know your name in other for me to address you properly " Divine said while still smiling. "Ok, My name is Ruth" "Nice to meet you Ruth" Divine responded as she took her right hand while standing up and shaking it with both of her hands even with out Ruth's permission. "Rule no 1, Do not touch me" Ruth said as she flipped Divine hands to the side. Rule no 2, I don't know how you got to know Mrs James, but do not take her kindness all in and get comfortable, she will throw you out at the bat of an eye, it's not a rule anyways it's a warning and it's all for you to take in or not. Ruth walked away after saying all she wanted and gestured for Divine to follow behind, one thing is certain for her, Ruth isn't hard hearted but would rather not be close to anyone.
"..One month Later"it has been a very long and beautiful one month since Divine moved in with the James family, she felt all the pieces of her life were finally fitting and patching in together in perfect harmony,and all her past dilemma suddenly felt like a long summer fever dream, the only thing that still remained fresh in the present is her growing baby who she spoke to once in a while promising, she has been so filled with so much hope for a better life ahead and had vowed to take care of it because things are getting better or so she thought but then nothing lasts forever.Divine who enjoys working at Mrs James cafe could not wait every morning to go there, she had a one sided friendship with Ruth who still thinks Divine is only but a temporary stay but Divine was bent on proving her wrong. well everything is about to change.On a faithful Evening, when Mrs James had traveled out of the town for a meeting, Mr James came home drunk to stupor, he had been at a party and they had just closed around 11:00pm,and Divine happened to be up while every other person in that house was asleep, she heard as the entrance door was being scrubbed like it was about to be broken into, she quickly rushed for a mop like it would do any major thing and head towards the door, the door kept rumbling as she walked closer, but at that moment she heard a familiar mumbling. "Ugh, why can't I open this door, or is this not my house?, it definitely mine, or didn't I carry the correct key" the voice said while still trying to open the door, just then Divine figured it was Mr James and rushed for the door, she opened from the inside and this caused Mr James to fall face flat on the floor."oh my god, I am so sorry sir, I heard you having difficulty opening the door and I thought to help you" she said this while bending down to reach out for Mr James, " I really didn't expect you to be at the door, it would have been better a burglar was here" she murmured as she strugglingly helped him to get up, and was stunned to find out he was drunk,his whole body stenched from the smell of Alcohol and she didn't want to let it bother her as this is the first time since she had been in this house that she has never seen him drunk. but all Mr James could see was the night wear she was wearing that revealed all her curves in the silhouette of the night. as she noticed him looking at her, she tried to adjust her night wear while saying" I thought at first, that it was some thieves trying to break in to the house and I just brought the mop as a defence mechanism but now that I think about it, it would have done nothing" Divine awkwardly went back to holding Mr James by the arm and helped Mr James to the couch, she placed him on the couch and was about leaving to get water when Mr James mistakenly grabbed her by the waist. "oh I am sorry, I was about to fall I didn't know I would hold you there" Mr James said while still placing his hand on her waist and gently slide it down when she looked at him, Divine felt more weird and awkward about it but it could have been an harmless mistake, she proceeded to help him lay on the couch while placing his hands on the side of the couch as she head for the Kitchen.Taking care of a drunk person wasn't a first time encounter for her, as her ex boyfriend would always come home drunk, so she knew just the right thing to do. she got to the kitchen and mixed up some honey in water and in a short time she was back to the sitting room."Here sir, this mixture will help you feel better", she said as she stood in front of him and he looked at her with a preying eyes. "Do you mind feeding it to me, the world is really round today" Mr James said as he laughed, she put the mug in the side table and lifted Mr James up a little in such a way that he could easily drink the mixture she had made and also be able to sleep afterwards. she proceeded to handing over the mug but he insisted again that she feed it to him, which she did and was about leaving thinking Mr James would be sleeping on the couch till morning but he had other plan. "Can you take me up stairs, I can't sleep here" Divine is beginning to find it annoying with all his demands but what can she do, when she is living in his house.she helped him up and held him by the arms this time Mr James placed his one hand over Divine's shoulder that they could easily touch her boob from the other side and by the time they would walk up stairs he had groped her over and over again, she finally got to his room and placed him on his bed but it was beginning to dawn on Divine that it wasn't a mere coincidence and that this happiness this peace she thought she was to keep is about to end. she just didn't want to conclude but it was hard to miss what was going on but at the end, nothing happened . she walked out of the room and down the stairs to her own room and open it open shut the door and went to sleep.Divine, seeking refuge, had embraced the cocoon of the James family's small, snug home. A haven emerged when they opened their doors, providing her not only shelter but a respite from the storm of her tumultuous past. In the span of a month, a rare and precious sense of stability had nestled itself within Divine's heart—a gift she had yearned for, unburdened by the weight of uncertainty.Within the embrace of the James family, Divine found a nurturing warmth that transcended mere hospitality. Their gestures resonated with a deeper connection, as they wove her into the fabric of their lives. Divine's heart swelled with gratitude, and her appreciation was especially reserved for Mrs. James—the beacon who had guided her into this haven of acceptance.Yet, the intricacies of life often veer into unexpected directions, and Divine's newfound equilibrium was poised on the precipice of change, an unexpected challenge waiting to test her newfound sanctuary.Knocks echoed softly through the qui
Divine's heart had grown heavy with the weight of her trials, each misfortune compounding upon the last like a relentless storm. She had come to believe that bad luck was her constant companion, a shadow that refused to let her go. It was as if the universe itself had singled her out for suffering.The memories of that fateful drunk night with Mr. James haunted her, leaving scars on her soul that time couldn't erase. From that moment, Divine's life had spiraled further into a nightmare. Mr. James, once a figure of trust, had morphed into a sinister presence that lingered in the corners of her existence. His actions left her feeling violated, helpless, and trapped.Days turned into a haze of dread as Mr. James continued his torment. His unwanted advances, crude remarks, and lecherous touches robbed Divine of her sense of safety. He wielded his power over her like a weapon, a reminder that her vulnerability was his to exploit. And always, the threat of eviction loomed if she dared to sp
The rhythmic cadence of the train's wheels resonated through the cabin as Divine found herself in the company of the kind stranger who had aided her in her hour of need. They sat facing each other, two pregnant women bound by an unexpected twist of fate.the stranger introduced herself with a warm smile,stretch forth her hand while saying "hi! I'm Sarah Kádàrá Aimo and this is my Husband David Kádàrá Aimọ and It's a pleasure to finally get to know you more.""Likewise, Sarah,my name is Divine" Divine replied with a grateful nod. "Thank you again for the VIP ticket. I honestly can't express how much it means to me."Sarah waved off the gratitude with a gentle laugh which was accompanied with her husband's chuckle. "It was the least I could do. Besides, I've been craving some company for this journey,to think I was against getting this Family Combo ticket.."As they spoke, Divine learned more about the intriguing woman before her. Sarah was newly married to Mr. David Kádàrá Aimọ, a m
"Coming!" Liam called out to whoever was banging at the door impatiently as he rushed towards it. There were no intervals between each knocks delivered to the wooden surface and that was a telltale sign of the urgency behind whoever was knocking's situation.He pulled the door open to the sight of his girlfriend, Divine, looking anything but pleased as she dodged his advances when he leaned in for a kiss."Babe, we need to talk, we are in deep sh*t" She spoke, the small space under his arm serving as an opening for her to walk inside the house, taking a few steps before she rummaged through her bag, pulling an envelope out before turning to look at Liam, who walked in after her, still dissatisfied at the fact that he hadn't gotten his kiss."What could be so serious that you wouldn't kiss me, I mean, it's not like anyone's dying from a terminal disease, right?" He asked, still edging closer.Divine let out a frustrated sigh, hands almost going to grip at her hair as she resumed walkin
She was all drenched by the rain by the time she got home. The pain in her chest that still felt like it was squeezing tightly, numbing the one from her feet that had been walking for an hour in the rain."Now she stood in front of that same house, the first home she'd ever known until she walked out of it like it was nothing, just a few months ago. She realize now that it had been a bad decision, the worst she had made all her life, no doubt. How would she face her uncle now that she was proof that all those words he'd said were no lie. Coming back home after going to live with a man after the first date, carrying his child, how depreciating"-A Few Months Ago-It was quite obvious that she and the guy, Liam had hit it off, at least at the last few seconds of their first meeting. She was a bit giddy when they spoke again after school, thankfully biting back an overly excited 'Yes' when he'd asked if he could see her outside of the school setting the next day, being a weekend.She was
In just a few hours my life came crashing down. The person who had once given me the world, took it all away without an ounce of pity. Just how cruel can this world get? I was beginning to feel a lot like the words my uncle spat at me whenever he got a chance. I was a whore after all, used and discarded like some kind of trash. I cried some more, my mind trailing back to what had been some of the best moments of my life with the man who had just broken my heart into pieces.When Liam parked in front of a small apartment, I took a while to scan the surroundings before his hand landed on the small of my back again, leading me in with one arm, while the other held my bag in a firm grip.Every other day that came afterwards, had me wondering where Liam had been all my life. He was perfect. A gentleman, respectful and never for once made me feel uncomfortable, even though sometimes I felt bad due to the fact that I was a kind of liability, he was quick to brush it off with reassurance.We'
Standing before the door of the house that was once hers, Divine once again wondered how she managed to make all the wrong choices that led to this point.How does one even start? 'Hello uncle, I should've never disagreed with all those names you called me, because I am exactly everything you said?' Or 'I'm sorry, I should've listened to you, now I'm pregnant and homeless, please take me back'?She thought of a thousand words to say after she knocks on that door and it opens to reveal the only person she could call family. At one point, she blamed him for everything but even that didn't seem right. She walked out on her own two feet and trusted Liam all on her own.She unconsciously held unto her still flat stomach protectively "Would they even let me in if I mention the pregnancy?" She took another shaky breath before straightening her back and pressing the doorbell with a shaky finger, nerves a mess.After waiting for a while and getting no reply or even hearing sounds of movements,
Kathleen, as Divine has now found out, was a very empathetic and kindhearted woman, seeing as how she was almost in tears by the time she was done telling her story.She took a breath, her hand never leaving where it held unto Divine's in a comforting manner as she immediately offered to get her a place until she gets back on her feet, find a job or probably try to find her uncle.Although it was almost dawn by the time they were done, Kathleen apologized for keeping her late, ushering her to bed and promising to introduce her to her husband and kids, especially the kids later into the day because her husband was out of town.Divine returned to her newly assigned room, blanket held tightly against her chest as she finally took the time to scan the cozy, dimly lit room. Was it really possible that she'd found another person who would take her in, seeking nothing in return? Or was it just another trap to throw her back into despair in a few months to come. She wanted not to trust so eas