TWISTED Chapter2
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It was rather unfortunate that the leopard never lost its spots.
On the 20th of January, everything took a worse bend. Dylan demanded for some money to change his wardrobe because he was looking for a better job. He always had reasons to ask for money ever since he came back. He must have hit rock bottom, he usually would not ask for money from her only from his friends.
Aamira had some money but she couldn't disappoint Aadarsha on her birthday the next day. She had promised a big party and she was only halfway into the preparations.
"I would try to get some money for you" was what she said. Of course she got no appreciation in return.
At night she returned without any money for her husband.
"I had to get things ready ahead of Aadarsha's birthday, I thought I could save some money but a lot of gadgets were more expensive than I had expected."
"Aamira, are you out of your mind? Are you losing your mind? Your daughter's birthday is more important than getting my job? What kind of wife gives up all of her money for a petty birthday when her husband doesn't have a job? Oh! So you have another man outside that is taking care of you, he's giving you what you think I can't give you, ain't it"
"Dylan don't you ever say that to me. I work everyday. I give you my hard-earned money everyday and you're accusing me of being with another man. If you're not a lazy man, you'll work hard at your job and raise money for better job opportunities, not ask your wife for money everyday and still grumble like a child".
The truth always hurts. Aamira received a hard fist in her face before she knew what was happening. She went right down but that wasn't the end. Dylan beat her unflinchingly with his belt. She screamed and bled from her right arm and shoulders. He was so upset, he tied her to a chair until she became unconscious.
Aadarsha came running to her mother. The little girl was frightened. She knew all wasn't well.
" Don't beat my momma, I'll call the police on you. Don't touch her".
Dylan looked at her with disgust. He knocked her out with a saucer. He picked up Aamira's car keys and left.
"Momma please wake up. I love you momma. Please stay with me. If you go that bad man will come to me again".
Eira was at the brink of tears as she watched Aadarsha crying for her mother.
Finally Aamira stirred.
It was hard to tell what she felt for Eira on seeing her and discovering that she was the one that saved them. Maybe she was just thankful at the moment.
"He hit me because I told him he asks me for money everyday instead of working and when I don't have any money to give him he complains. At first I went down because he threw a punch at me. I could only feel sharp pain around my shoulder and my back repeatedly till everything became black."
With Eira's help and that of her husband's parents and her mom, she recovered very quickly. Everytime she remembered how the doctor told her that Aadarsha sustained minor injuries at the back of her head, she felt like a failure as a mom.
The peace in their lives was taken away but they felt secured since the local police had declared a search for Dylan.
Some two months later.
"Aamira, open this door. If I open it myself I'd kill you and kill that bastard with you. But if you open it, I'd be more gentle".
Dylan banged so hard on the door.
Aamira locked her daughter in the guest room and warned her strictly not to make a sound. Then she dialed an emergency number. The voice on the other line instructed her not to open the door until the police came. She sat on the staircase and wept silently. How could she have known she was getting married to a beast. He was so sweet, so calm, so romantic. His parents were also shocked that he had turned out to be an animal. The noise of the kitchen door falling down jolted her. Dylan came right to the bottom of the stairs and smirked.
" I warned you Aamira. I warned you but you didn't listen. You've always been stubborn and proud because of what you have. You act like other people around are garbage. You only care about your miserable self and your illegitimate child".
"Dylan please, don't do anything stupid. I'll give you all of the money with me, you can have everything you want".
" Fantastic, all I want is your death. Your existence makes me restless."
Aamira couldn't stop crying as she backed up the stairs cautiously then she broke into a run. As she turned to enter her room, she tripped and fell over the spray she had hidden there for her protection. It had rolled off the front of the door and it rolled even further away until it stopped at Dylan's feet. He was right in front of her. He picked it up and examined it like he didn't know what it was,
"This was meant for me I guess. It should work better in my hands but not without blood. I need to see blood."
Aamira kept backing away and nodding her head and the tears kept rolling down her cheeks. He seized both legs and dragged her close to him, then he lifted her face by her hair and brought out his knife. She shook violently in his grip, kicking against him but it was futile. He began to cut across her shoulder. Aamira screamed and soon Aadarsha began her own, shouting for her mom.
"Dylan. Put that down now."
He was taken aback. Eira was there with an iron rod in her hand. Dylan quickly composed himself. He chuckled.
"So Eira, you're the deliverer and what will you do to me?”
Truly Eira was scared but not totally helpless.
Dylan dropped Aamira and approached Eira.
"The thought that I was actually falling in love with you disgusts me. You're not worth it."
He thought to attack her surprisingly but she hit him with the rod before he could react. She kept hitting him blindly until he sprayed into her face. She coughed and gasped for breath but he kept spraying.
"Hold it right there maniac"
Three officers rushed at him and disarmed him.
Aamira's house became filled so soon. She was wheeled out unconscious, she had lost so much blood. Eira and Aadarsha were also taken in.
"Alaina, don't be upset with me. I didn't mean to bring up bad memories. I'm so sorry."
I sighed. I was probably being too emotional. I let the movie rub off on me the wrong way.
I let my mind drift off to what happened earlier in the day. Now that was a good way to revive our conversation.
"Madison, someone asked for me at work today. Tessa says he was a handsome young man. He left his card, with his name and number. His name didn't sound familiar though."
I gave her the card. She might probably have an idea who it was.
"Braden Willian. His name's cool, definitely he's handsome. We could check him out on the Internet".
That was true. I didn't think of it. Anyway that's why I have Madison.
Madison signed a contract with a modelling agency two months ago. Since then, she had met a lot of people and she had to travel twice. We've planned to go to college together next year.
After a long bath and dinner, I called Blair. It was short but I knew the difference. I felt very calm and relaxed after. It was always good to know that someone cared so much in a platonic way still.
"So, Braden Willian, producer, director, actor, popular for his role as Sebastian in kid's series 'Charming'. Presently working on a project with top actress Ximena Russel. Alaina I think he's from the audition."
Excitement was clearly spelt in Madison's voice. The same excitement of being awarded a scholarship to study in college. Maybe the comparison is too exagerrated but Sebastian/Braden was a heart warming character even from our younger years. I looked at the card and the number again. What could he possibly want from me? How did he know me?
"Madi, check the images".
My heart race as the pictures were loading on my desktop screen. On seeing the first picture, I exclaimed. He was the one.
He was the casually dressed young man at the interview.
" You recognise him right??”
"Yes I do. From the interview".
" Its not too late to give him a call. I can't wait to know why he aksed to see you".
I thought my heart skipped a beat.
"No. I can't call. What will I say? What if he doesn't remember? It must be business and he might be upset that I'm calling him at night".
" Babe call him already, don't heighten the tension."
Madison snatched the card from my hand and dailed the number. I collected the phone with shaky hands. I was just too scared. I was about to have a conversation with a celebrity, right from my phone.
"Hello, good evening. Stella on the line. Who am I speaking with??"
Oh we must have dialed the wrong number. I looked at Madison who urged me to answer the lady.
"I am Alaina Audrey. It was......"
"Miss Audrey. I have been expecting your call. Hold on a few seconds. Mr Willian will speak to you soon."
My heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to come out of my chest. Then I felt this warm soft skin, I looked down to see Madison holding my hand. She smiled at me.
"Hi Miss Audrey. How're you doing?”
Gosh! This was him. It was Sebastian/Braden. His voice was just like I imagined. So bold and manly and authoritative.
" I am very well thank you sir."
"I am Braden Willian. We met at the interview at Keith Jones theatre. I know that it's up to the company's representatives to call you if you have qualified for their auditions. However I would love to see you personally. I have an offer for you. It could help achieve your dreams if you're ready to utilize it. So, if you're interested, come over to the address printed on the card. Let's have a formal discussion."
"Oh! Okay sir. What time can I come in?”
" It's at your convenience Miss Audrey. Any time of your choice is fine. See you then. Goodnight".
........
...............
Wow. So that just happened.
I poured out the details to Madison in no time.
She hugged me tightly.
"I told you girlfriend. I told you to wait for their call first. I'm so excited. We're going to be famous best friends even before college. Madison, the super model and Alaina, the star actress. This is so awesome. We'd travel to the most popular countries, we'd go for expensive vacations....."
I left Madison to do the talking.
Finally, I'd be on a stage in front of people and they'd be left spellbound watching me act.
I slept with the rest of the excitement.
That night I had the best dream in a long time. I was right there on a stage acting as a singer, my make-up was stunning, I wore a shiny gown and high heels. My mom, Rob and Aaron, Madison and I watched my movie on TV. We were all chattering so excitedly.
- They began living together again as peacefully as they could. Dylan had lost his job long before, he now worked as a delivery man with a friend from High school days. Aamira knew only that much because her first attempt to ask him about where he was and what he was doing was brushed off with slight irritation. All the same she was happy to have him back. She made sure that Aadarsha called him "daddy".
It was rather unfortunate that the leopard never lost its spots.
On the 20th of January, everything took a worse bend. Dylan demanded for some money to change his wardrobe because he was looking for a better job. He always had reasons to ask for money ever since he came back. He must have hit rock bottom, he usually would not ask for money from her only from his friends.
Aamira had some money but she couldn't disappoint Aadarsha on her birthday the next day. She had promised a big party and she was only halfway into the preparations.
"I would try to get some money for you" was what she said. Of course she got no appreciation in return.
At night she returned without any money for her husband.
"I had to get things ready ahead of Aadarsha's birthday, I thought I could save some money but a lot of gadgets were more expensive than I had expected."
"Aamira, are you out of your mind? Are you losing your mind? Your daughter's birthday is more important than getting my job? What kind of wife gives up all of her money for a petty birthday when her husband doesn't have a job? Oh! So you have another man outside that is taking care of you, he's giving you what you think I can't give you, ain't it"
"Dylan don't you ever say that to me. I work everyday. I give you my hard-earned money everyday and you're accusing me of being with another man. If you're not a lazy man, you'll work hard at your job and raise money for better job opportunities, not ask your wife for money everyday and still grumble like a child".
The truth always hurts. Aamira received a hard fist in her face before she knew what was happening. She went right down but that wasn't the end. Dylan beat her unflinchingly with his belt. She screamed and bled from her right arm and shoulders. He was so upset, he tied her to a chair until she became unconscious.
Aadarsha came running to her mother. The little girl was frightened. She knew all wasn't well.
" Don't beat my momma, I'll call the police on you. Don't touch her".
Dylan looked at her with disgust. He knocked her out with a saucer. He picked up Aamira's car keys and left.
"Momma please wake up. I love you momma. Please stay with me. If you go that bad man will come to me again".
Eira was at the brink of tears as she watched Aadarsha crying for her mother.
Finally Aamira stirred.
It was hard to tell what she felt for Eira on seeing her and discovering that she was the one that saved them. Maybe she was just thankful at the moment.
"He hit me because I told him he asks me for money everyday instead of working and when I don't have any money to give him he complains. At first I went down because he threw a punch at me. I could only feel sharp pain around my shoulder and my back repeatedly till everything became black."
With Eira's help and that of her husband's parents and her mom, she recovered very quickly. Everytime she remembered how the doctor told her that Aadarsha sustained minor injuries at the back of her head, she felt like a failure as a mom.
The peace in their lives was taken away but they felt secured since the local police had declared a search for Dylan.
Some two months later.
"Aamira, open this door. If I open it myself I'd kill you and kill that bastard with you. But if you open it, I'd be more gentle".
Dylan banged so hard on the door.
Aamira locked her daughter in the guest room and warned her strictly not to make a sound. Then she dialed an emergency number. The voice on the other line instructed her not to open the door until the police came. She sat on the staircase and wept silently. How could she have known she was getting married to a beast. He was so sweet, so calm, so romantic. His parents were also shocked that he had turned out to be an animal. The noise of the kitchen door falling down jolted her. Dylan came right to the bottom of the stairs and smirked.
" I warned you Aamira. I warned you but you didn't listen. You've always been stubborn and proud because of what you have. You act like other people around are garbage. You only care about your miserable self and your illegitimate child".
"Dylan please, don't do anything stupid. I'll give you all of the money with me, you can have everything you want".
" Fantastic, all I want is your death. Your existence makes me restless."
Aamira couldn't stop crying as she backed up the stairs cautiously then she broke into a run. As she turned to enter her room, she tripped and fell over the spray she had hidden there for her protection. It had rolled off the front of the door and it rolled even further away until it stopped at Dylan's feet. He was right in front of her. He picked it up and examined it like he didn't know what it was,
"This was meant for me I guess. It should work better in my hands but not without blood. I need to see blood."
Aamira kept backing away and nodding her head and the tears kept rolling down her cheeks. He seized both legs and dragged her close to him, then he lifted her face by her hair and brought out his knife. She shook violently in his grip, kicking against him but it was futile. He began to cut across her shoulder. Aamira screamed and soon Aadarsha began her own, shouting for her mom.
"Dylan. Put that down now."
He was taken aback. Eira was there with an iron rod in her hand. Dylan quickly composed himself. He chuckled.
"So Eira, you're the deliverer and what will you do to me?”
Truly Eira was scared but not totally helpless.
Dylan dropped Aamira and approached Eira.
"The thought that I was actually falling in love with you disgusts me. You're not worth it."
He thought to attack her surprisingly but she hit him with the rod before he could react. She kept hitting him blindly until he sprayed into her face. She coughed and gasped for breath but he kept spraying.
"Hold it right there maniac"
Three officers rushed at him and disarmed him.
Aamira's house became filled so soon. She was wheeled out unconscious, she had lost so much blood. Eira and Aadarsha were also taken in.
"Alaina, don't be upset with me. I didn't mean to bring up bad memories. I'm so sorry."
I sighed. I was probably being too emotional. I let the movie rub off on me the wrong way.
I let my mind drift off to what happened earlier in the day. Now that was a good way to revive our conversation.
"Madison, someone asked for me at work today. Tessa says he was a handsome young man. He left his card, with his name and number. His name didn't sound familiar though."
I gave her the card. She might probably have an idea who it was.
"Braden Willian. His name's cool, definitely he's handsome. We could check him out on the Internet".
That was true. I didn't think of it. Anyway that's why I have Madison.
Madison signed a contract with a modelling agency two months ago. Since then, she had met a lot of people and she had to travel twice. We've planned to go to college together next year.
After a long bath and dinner, I called Blair. It was short but I knew the difference. I felt very calm and relaxed after. It was always good to know that someone cared so much in a platonic way still.
"So, Braden Willian, producer, director, actor, popular for his role as Sebastian in kid's series 'Charming'. Presently working on a project with top actress Ximena Russel. Alaina I think he's from the audition."
Excitement was clearly spelt in Madison's voice. The same excitement of being awarded a scholarship to study in college. Maybe the comparison is too exagerrated but Sebastian/Braden was a heart warming character even from our younger years. I looked at the card and the number again. What could he possibly want from me? How did he know me?
"Madi, check the images".
My heart race as the pictures were loading on my desktop screen. On seeing the first picture, I exclaimed. He was the one.
He was the casually dressed young man at the interview.
" You recognise him right??”
"Yes I do. From the interview".
" Its not too late to give him a call. I can't wait to know why he aksed to see you".
I thought my heart skipped a beat.
"No. I can't call. What will I say? What if he doesn't remember? It must be business and he might be upset that I'm calling him at night".
" Babe call him already, don't heighten the tension."
Madison snatched the card from my hand and dailed the number. I collected the phone with shaky hands. I was just too scared. I was about to have a conversation with a celebrity, right from my phone.
"Hello, good evening. Stella on the line. Who am I speaking with??"
Oh we must have dialed the wrong number. I looked at Madison who urged me to answer the lady.
"I am Alaina Audrey. It was......"
"Miss Audrey. I have been expecting your call. Hold on a few seconds. Mr Willian will speak to you soon."
My heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to come out of my chest. Then I felt this warm soft skin, I looked down to see Madison holding my hand. She smiled at me.
"Hi Miss Audrey. How're you doing?”
Gosh! This was him. It was Sebastian/Braden. His voice was just like I imagined. So bold and manly and authoritative.
" I am very well thank you sir."
"I am Braden Willian. We met at the interview at Keith Jones theatre. I know that it's up to the company's representatives to call you if you have qualified for their auditions. However I would love to see you personally. I have an offer for you. It could help achieve your dreams if you're ready to utilize it. So, if you're interested, come over to the address printed on the card. Let's have a formal discussion."
"Oh! Okay sir. What time can I come in?”
" It's at your convenience Miss Audrey. Any time of your choice is fine. See you then. Goodnight".
........
...............
Wow. So that just happened.
I poured out the details to Madison in no time.
She hugged me tightly.
"I told you girlfriend. I told you to wait for their call first. I'm so excited. We're going to be famous best friends even before college. Madison, the super model and Alaina, the star actress. This is so awesome. We'd travel to the most popular countries, we'd go for expensive vacations....."
I left Madison to do the talking.
Finally, I'd be on a stage in front of people and they'd be left spellbound watching me act.
I slept with the rest of the excitement.
That night I had the best dream in a long time. I was right there on a stage acting as a singer, my make-up was stunning, I wore a shiny gown and high heels. My mom, Rob and Aaron, Madison and I watched my movie on TV. We were all chattering so excitedly.
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