Red Ashes.


Chapter 1.

KAINENE.
I know i should have told mum about
dad's sudden disappearance but i knew
better.
Mum was going to break down again and
i couldnt bear seeing mum in pains. She
still loved dad, i could tell and i was scared
she could easily take him back again
which i didnt want.
We were much better on our own, we
certainly did not need dad in our lives, we
were better off without him.
'is there something you are not telling me
Nene?' mum asked interrupting my
thoughts.
'eh..no, why do you ask?'
'you seemed distant, which is very much
unlike you' she said.
I forced a smile 'everything is okay mum, i
was just thinking about how i was going
to carry out a very tough assignment, but
dont bother, its not something i cannot
handle'
She gave me a doubtful look 'are you
sure?'
'of course mum'
'okay oo, no problem. Just know that i'll
always be here incase you need anything'
she continued knitting whatever she was.
'mum, can i ask you a question?'
'yes, go ahead my dear'
'if...thats, are you still in love with dad?'
She stiffened.
'i...i mean no harm'
She quietly dropped the knitting pin and
the wool beside her 'why do you ask?'
'i just wanted to know'
Then she forced a smile 'i always loved
your dad Nene, i never stopped loving him.
But i just couldnt cope with his
unfaithfulness again. I know marriage is
for better for worse..but i didnt..i couldnt
cope any longer. I loved him but i was
more than convinced that he wasnt the
one for me..' i noticed tears welling in her
eyes already.
I felt bad. Father was a bastar.d for hurting
mother and i vowed within myself to make
him pay.
'men are bastar.ds!' i said angrily.
'not all..' she wiped the tears with the back
of her hand 'Nene, just pray you meet the
right man for you. Because when you do,
you'll feel nothing but peace, happiness
and contentment'
'i dont want any man in my life mum. I
cant stand being hurt'
'but you have to get married, dont you
want to be a mother too?'
'i'd rather be a single mother mum. No
need getting married'
'dont say that Nene, i need to carry my
grandchild' she said reaching for my
hands.
'you'll carry your grandchild, that i assure
you'
*
JOLADE.
I came down from the car and walked into
the building.
I saw his mother in the sitting room, her
hands on her cheeks, staring into space.
'good day ma..' i greeted politely.
She looked up then smiled at me 'Jolade!
You're welcome, its been a while' she
spread her arms for a hug.
I hugged her 'how have you been ma?
Nathan told me you travelled for your
medical check up. How is your health
now?'
'i'm fine by God's grace' she replied
warmly.
'okay ma..' i straightened my dress 'i guess
Nathan is inside his room, i'm here to see
him'
'oh..okay, you can go ahead..'
I smiled and was about walking away
when she called my name.
'Jolade?'
'yes ma?' i answered turning around.
'does Nathan love you?'
I was shocked and surprised. What
brought about the question?
'eh..eh...yes ma...i..why do you ask?' i
stuttered.
'nothing...' she shrugged 'i just wanted to
know'
I nodded and turned around, taking the
stairs two at a time. That question kind of
unsettled me, what was happening? Did
Nathan do or say something? Did i do
something wrong?
I knew mummy Mabel to be a very nice
and understanding woman and she just
wouldnt ask that kind of a question
without a reason.
I knocked on his door twice then opened
it.
The smell of marijuana wafted through my
nostrils immediately.
I coughed loudly. Nathan was at it again.
He was on the bed, totally unclad and had
his erected manhood in his hands,
wanking with his left hand while he held
the marijuana in his right hand.
'Nathan!'
He looked up, he didnt stop wanking.
Then he smiled and winked at me.
He threw the marijuana in the ash tray
beside him and beckoned on me to come
over.
I did 'Nathan, whats all this? Do you want
to...' i had barely finished my statement
when he shoved me roughly into his bed
tearing at my clothes.
I screamed 'Nathan?! What is wrong with
you? Leave me alone! Ah!' he forcefully bit
my ni.pple and it was painful.
The door opened immediately and
mummy Mabel came running in.
'Nathan, what are you doing?! Leave her
alone!' she screamed and pulled Nathan
away from me. She pulled me into her
arms and covered me with the sheets.
I was glad she came to my rescue, who
knows, Nathan might have raped me
again.
Again, yes.
Nathan had raped me countless number of
times. Sometimes, he was sweet enough
to ask for sex but other times, he did it the
violent way.
I started crying.
'Nathan, what is wrong with you? Do you
want to rape this girl? Why would you
want to do something like that?!' mummy
Mabel asked angrily 'so if i wasnt at home,
you would have taken advantage of her?
Are you mad? Is this how i raised you to
be?!'
I hadnt told her about the other rape
incident. She didnt know the monster she
had for a son.
'is it that you're an addict or what? Earlier,
i walked into you having sex with a girl
and now you want to rape her? Havent
you had your fill yet!'
I wasnt surprised.
I was a bit happy she said a girl and not
girls. It was a normal thing and i've learnt
to live with it and tolerate it.
I loved Nathan that much.

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