TITLE: Fighting back EPISODE: 6 AUTHOR: Queenxstar What is it - TopicsExpress

TITLE: Fighting back EPISODE: 6 AUTHOR: Queenxstar What is it with you skipping your lunch, dinner and then breakfast. Do you intend to start a marathon fast? Satisfied with the style of hair, she gathered it into a fancy hair clip. I dont disrespect my elders not even their instructions. I gave the order with your meal time as an exception. Her father told her with a blank expression. I discovered being in could be more fun than being out. I am also making a discovery of what will happen if I dont eat while my right is violated. She set her combs back in its set. Princess, this is much more … Gracious Lord in heaven, do I have to go through this...? She closed her eyes and waited. No …?Okay. She open her eyes and stood. Ill like to use the ladies. Oh no … He groaned knowingly No? Cant I? She asked few steps away from the rest room with a broad smile on her face. Is that going to take forever because I have an interview in forty five minutes. Yes Dad, it will. She continued her strides. Douglas exhaled dismayed, his mission unaccomplished. He shrugged and walked out. Aunty Hester, you cant keep doing this to yourself please. Aunty Joy sat on the bed. Hester sipped from the tumbler of water containing glucose. Mama the Ma stop worrying yourself, I will be Fine. She continued reading her mails. I am passed the stage of worrying about you, I am afraid, I really am. Her forehead creased. Hester faced her. Afraid? for me? She went wide eyed baffled. Mama that is uncalled for. I am A okay. She beamed in reassurance. You are not fine my dear girl. She held her gaze. Im sure about that because the sparkles that once graced your eyes are gone and that is one out of many. You are handling this violently and that is wrong. Violently. She said and laughed. That is strange, I am not posing around with a gun nor a knife. You are sacrificing your body on the altar of your displeasure. Hester exhaled and lowered her gaze. You know me so well. She looked at her once more. I am disappointed, so disappointed that I dont know what to think. My family has given a shock, right now Im still dazed Her voice came out almost like a whisper. She shook her head,Feeding is the last thing on my mind. Oh my dear child, youre hurt. Aunty Joy took both palms in hers. She was sad. I see no reason why you should be confined! Her anger was portrayed in her voice. There is a better approach. Dont bother Ma,it wont change anything. She said flatly. How can you say that? Aunty Joy stood. We will continue later, there somethings your mother want me to attend to at this hour. She pat her back fondly. Okay. She managed a smile, Thank you. She watched her leave. Hester stood and the portrait of her Dad and her on fifteenth birthday just before she left Nigeria to study medicine and surgery caught her attention. She moved closer unconciously and her eyes got clouded. Her smile, his smile, their happiness but when she raised her hand to touch it, she felt like she was about to touch a furnace, she retracted instantly and head for the balcony upset with herself. ++++++ Talking to people without communication flow wearies me, Mum let me be. Hester blinked severally, she was lying on her side with the duvet pulled up to cover her arms and her big teddy bear. Empress stooped and touched her face. Darling you can stop doing this to yourself. It does not appeal to me please. She smiled weakly. I …I am not a free born of this house and … Cut it Hester, how can you say such a thing! When the order first came, you approved it by standing and saying nothing. That is not true Hester. Darling please make my day, come and eat, darling please … She drawled sweetly. Hmmmm … She muttered before looking at her mother through glassy eyes. I … I am not the one to make your day. I asked of you earlier and I was told you went to your Senator friend birthday party. She smiled. The style, the blinks, the fashion … the glitz and glamour, the cream de la creme. I know you Mum, my pain, my pining away is nothing to you compared to pleasure and fun you had. Her voice was slow but steady. Youre impossible Hester! Youre impossible! She hit her fists on the mattress, loosing it in guilt. I cant take this nonsense anymore, I will just call the doctor! Empress stood. And the doctor will say - Mrs Tobechukwu, she is okay but her not eating, is the major problem. The solution to her exhaustion lies there. Dont waste the doctors time Mum. She took quick breathes to calm the anger brimming in her. You are impossible Hester! She matched out and did slammed the door. Hester eyes closed. Big bros! Big bros!! Kasali stood at attention as he hailed and then, he saluted. Bros! Bros!! Kabiru seconded in the Same vein. How una de? Christopher Tobechukwu chuckled, he shook hands with them. All these my powerful juniors, nawa o! I dear gnawing una build up, wetin una dey carry self? Bros leave that thing o jare. Kasali laughed heartily. Kabis! Kabis! Easy o. Na so. Kabiru chuckled. How family? Kampe my brother. You are here to see your baby. Kasali stated factually. Yes o, hope say una no dear trouble am. Chris retained his smile. Our power reach? Kabiru stated. He head to her door. See you guys. Welcome Sir. They chorused. Chris was in charge of his eldest brother security for a long time before he opened a textile company and got married. He hit the brass knocker twice before entering since, he got no response. He stopped short at the sight before him. Her duvet was drawn up, her face was pale and her closed. He covered the distance and pecked her. Hi boyfriend. Her eyes were still closed. He moved a chair close. Hey sweetness, were you dreaming of me? I dont dream anymore. Her eyes blinked severally and then she was able to focus. She smiled weakly. How is my wife and baby? Splendid. Chris studied her for a while. You look far different from when I came for you at the restaurant. Though things have not been in best condition for you. How come nobody told me you now a shadow of yourself. He was sad. I wasnt expecting myself this way. I heard everything that happened … He took her hand in his. Im sorry My sweetness, I really am. I understand how you feel but just because some things went wrong does not mean you should go down too. You dont understand bf, my own daddy . Tears filled her eyes. My heart is heavy. Oh my angel, Oh dear! He shook his head. I know you well, for you to be like this, youve been wounded. Starving is not an option, its not sending any message to them rather it drains you. For you to have gone this far and Daddy is not moved, you need to change your approach. You need energy Hess, you need food. I am not happy boyfriend. I am here for you dear. You have to make yourself happy, have all the fun you can within your limitation, eat well, that way you can think well and stand to this situation. We both know this is not the worst that has happened. Yeah. She muttered and the tears came rolling down. No my sweetness no … Chris fetched a hanky from his pocket and dab her tears. Aunty Joy met me on her way up, she said if I dont talk you into eating, I will visit you next in the hospital. His countenance became serious. My angel, for the sake of us that truly care, eat please. Hester eyes closed. You can Hester, my baby said I should tell you that if you dont start eating, he will stop eating. Her eyes opened and it sparkled, Uncle Chris, my baby cant talk yet. Emmmm … hmmmmm …mmmmh … He stammered and scratched his head. Hester laughed. I will eat. He removed napkin on the basket he had come in with and brought out its content. Oranges, apples, a ball of water melon and a food flask. All this courtesy of wife. So Nice … She beamed. He had gotten plates and cutleries on his way up. I will take it that you have fasted for the growth of this country. He winked at her. She nodded and then chuckled. He lifted her off the bed to a sofa, he pulled a side table close and placed the placed of sliced apples on it. He got water from the mini fridge. He gave her water first and then the apples. Oh Uncle Chris, you will over feed me o! She complained after few minutes. Her voice is ringing already yet she is doing shakara. He laughed mockingly. I love you too. She retorted pouting. They both burst into bouts of laughter. Keep on with the force dont stop, dont stop till you get enough …..The music blasted from the home theatre. Hester tried to do the break dance in the MJ Way . Wow. She laughed at herself and as the sweat broke out, She slumped on the bed and laughed hard. The brass knocker sounded. Come in. Good afternoon darling. Douglas said with a smile. Good afternoon Dad. She turned down the music and switched on the TV. I see youre getting better. He was still on his feet. I aint getting better. She quipped in foreign accent. I -am -better, with no thanks to you. Princess I thought we gone pass this. He beamed. Definitely not. She picked the remote once more and begin to change channels. We are going for a dinner party today. Hester sat up. Who am I seeing there? The first lady will be there and even the president. Really? She perceived he skipped the most tangible information, the presence of their son. Yes darling. He affirmed. What time? 6pm darling. Excuse me for few seconds, let me check my schedule. She picked her tablet and check through. Oh shocks! There movie that I have to see by 5, it will for 2 hours, after I have to read chapters of my Bible, She look up at him and beamed, I am trying to finish the Bible this year, I read at least three chapters everyday, I am now in John, afterwards I will Pray. My time with God cannot be negotiated for a party. Her face was straight. Just before I retire to bed, there is there is dancing instructions show I will love to watch. I am upgrading my dancing steps. She laughed self satisfied. Colour drained from Douglas face as he stared at his daughter, he couldnt believe his ears. Worst still he couldnt remember when a situation had made him tongue tied as he was now. Hester increased the volume of the music and swirled thrice. Ooooops! She chuckled as she caught herself and took smooth steps backward. She continued dancing completely ignoring her father. Eventually without another word, he stepped out quietly. Im so happy! Hester squealed Keep on with the force dont stop, dont stop till you get enough …..The music blasted from the home theatre. Hester tried to do the break dance in the MJ Way . Wow. She laughed at herself and as the sweat broke out, She slumped on the bed and laughed hard. The brass knocker sounded. Come in. Good afternoon darling. Douglas said with a smile. Good afternoon Dad. She turned down the music and switched on the TV. I see youre getting better. He was still on his feet. I aint getting better. She quipped in foreign accent. I -am -better, with no thanks to you. Princess I thought we gone pass this. He beamed. Definitely not. She picked the remote once more and begin to change channels. We are going for a dinner party today. Hester sat up. Who am I seeing there? The first lady will be there and even the president. Really? She perceived he skipped the most tangible information, the presence of their son. Yes darling. He affirmed. What time? 6pm darling. Excuse me for few seconds, let me check my schedule. She picked her tablet and check through. Oh shocks! There movie that I have to see by 5, it will for 2 hours, after I have to read chapters of my Bible, She look up at him and beamed, I am trying to finish the Bible this year, I read at least three chapters everyday, I am now in John, afterwards I will Pray. My time with God cannot be negotiated for a party. Her face was straight. Just before I retire to bed, there is there is dancing instructions show I will love to watch. I am upgrading my dancing steps. She laughed self satisfied. Colour drained from Douglas face as he stared at his daughter, he couldnt believe his ears. Worst still he couldnt remember when a situation had made him tongue tied as he was now. Hester increased the volume of the music and swirled thrice. Ooooops! She chuckled as she caught herself and took smooth steps backward. She continued dancing completely ignoring her father. Eventually without another word, he stepped out quietly. Im so happy! Hester squealed Those were very important visitors, You shouldnt have rejected the invitation to come down. Hester gaze were scrutinized as she continued to read from the column in a medical journal Chris had sent her. Hester, you are becoming impossibly rude these days. I am talking to you, young lady! Empress waited. Hester! Hester looked up slowly and frowned. Mummy. Her attention return to the journal. Oh no! You havent been listening to me. She groaned. What have you been saying? She picked a pencil and began underlining. Empress shook her head.Never mind. She studied momentarily and took a doubtful look at the beautifully designed silver box she was carrying cautiously and then she put on her most charming smile. Honey Ive got a parcel for you. Im busy Mum. You have to see it now. She stressed sweetly. Put it on my study table. She used a well trimmed finger to trace the diagram. Hester! Her Mum chided. Its important you see it now, I wont leave until you have seen it. You are Welcome to stay in my room, make yourself comfortable, I think I have one of your favorite drink in the fridge. Empress rolled her eyes apparently loosing her patience. Is what you are important than I your mother? Im sure you dont want me to answer that. I am not interested in your answer ! Get off that bed and come and see this right away! She was hysterical. Hester looked up at her mother. Nobody gives a heck about me, yet I wont be let alone. She laid aside what was on her lap and crawled out of bed. Empress handed the parcel to her. Hester opened it and at the golden inscription that greeted her eyes, she frozed. For seconds, everything else blacked out, her hands shook, her lips quivered, her feet buckled under her and her face became deathly pale. She lurched. Empress had her expectations but what she saw quickened her heart beat. Honey …emmmm … darling please calm down. No …impossible …never....this is not happening to me. She muttered staring into space. Mummy what is this? She demanded mustering strength. Hester dont be like that, we can talk about this. Empress said contemplating moving close to comfort. She closed her eyes and her tears flowed. And then, In a swift motion, she pulled out a container and some other thing her mother could not identify before holding the parcel still holding the box. Rings of sweat formed on Empress forehead. Hester! Hester!! She called desperately Oh God …Oh my God! Hester! Hester!! Empress was about to run out to call for help when Hester emerged. As she emerged, Gripped with fear, Empress stepped out of the way because she saw her daughter like never before. She saw of combo of pain, betrayal, anger and determination. Hester left her room for the corridor, she poured the content of the box on the tiled rugged floor. The lighter. The flame rose to the ceiling. She kicked the box into fire. It took a moment for the bodyguards to grasp what was happening. The fire alarm snapped them out of their reverie and they ran to switch it off and get extinguishers. Are you crazy! Do you know much that cost? Empress was furious and slapped her. Hester laughed heartily. What a coincidence Mum. What are you talking about? She glared at her daughter like she had lost her sanity . He slapped me too. Oladimeji slapped you? Empress went wideeyed. How dare he lay a finger on you! She caught herself. You must have done something wrong. By then, Kasali and Kabiru were battling to put out the fire. I thought as much. She nodded with a grim. Like a bolt from the blue it dawned on her that even if she had told them that piece of info on the day it happened, nothing would have changed. She held her mothers gaze. I dont want disturbance. Hester entered her room and locked the door. She had received her own wedding invitation cards to marry Oladimeji. Watchout for episode 7