
It felt so painful when reality slapped me in the face, but it was even more painful when the strange voice did not speak to me. I feel alone. I ignored Vian's screams while continuing to flee out.
I knew I should have come back, but I didn't. I prefer to breathe fresh air when something like this happens. I need a little time to be alone to feel calm. If I go back to that house, things will get worse. I shook my head and ran back.
I ran and ran until I reached the park. Then I sat there staring at the park bench. Wh why? Why me? Why am I alone? Why doesn't anyone like me? Am I really that bad? I never hurt anyone, not even a fly.
Am I really that bad? My grandmother said that I was beautiful and she would never lie ... No, he's lying. He's lying! Vian just thinks I'm ugly. I am not worth. Inutile. Uglier. I cursed myself. I closed my eyes to catch my breath.
Suddenly, that strange voice that I missed so much came. 'You are not alone. Look around you, you have everything. And most importantly, you have God. You're beautiful. Everything that God creates is beautiful. Stay away from the bad guys. Go and learn more about your religion and apply its teachings. You know where the key is. Know that I go when you do not pray.'
My eyes were wide open and my mouth was slightly open. Prayer! I miss my prayers! How could I forget to pray?! That's why this happened! I forgot about God! I prayed for forgiveness from God.
Without me noticing, suddenly there was someone sitting next to me. I looked towards him to see the man. Alex!
"Well, whoa, whoa. Hi, his wife Vian," he said, making my heart soar at his words. I immediately stood up and tried to leave but he caught my arm. My heart was pounding and my body felt numb.
"Eh, uh, uh .. why is it such a rush? We should have talked first, shouldn't we? Come here, and listen! Tell Vian he has to pay. He can't just play me. Tell him that he has to pay me because he has dared to play me!" said it.
I nodded my head, terrified. I held my breath. He took my hand off, and I ran. I was so scared that I could not feel my own footsteps, nor my tears still flowing. I immediately returned home and knocked on the door hard.
"Vian, Vians. Helpme! Open door!" my best.
The door was suddenly opened by Vian. I immediately stepped in and closed it back. He stepped back, not knowing what to do after seeing me.
"What's wrong?" tanyanya astonishment.
I ran towards him and immediately hugged him. I cry even harder. I cried for what just happened. I cry for my past. I cry for the pain I feel. I cried for the punch after punch I felt back then. I cry for my grandmother. I cried for all the women and children who fared the same as me. And, most of all, I cried because I felt safe with Vian. I felt safe as she wrapped her arms around my waist, making me become closer to her.
I don't know what's going on with us. But, we stood like that for quite a while. It felt even tighter as each second passed. I feel very comfortable.
Slowly I loosen my arms. I looked at his face. She was kind to look at me confusedly, she shook her head then grabbed my hand again.
"What's up, Sadiya?" he said while looking at me deeply. His eyes looked as if he was asking me to tell him everything.
"Everything ... In-he, she ... " I can't go on with my words. I'm so scared. I'm afraid Vian will get hurt.
Vian pulled my hand and pushed me to sit on the sofa. Then, he sat down near me. I still clasped his hands, played his fingers, tried to calm my feelings. My tears are still flowing. Vian looks upset because he never heard the answer from me.
He knew something had happened. I ignored my strange heartbeat when he called me 'honey'. I'm trying to talk.
"Vian .. I'm so scared. I was so afraid that she would do something bad to you" I whispered with her hands on her cheeks.
He looked at me confused. But, then he nodded, gesturing to me that I needed to continue with my words.
"He .. Alex .. I saw him in the park and he .. he said I should tell you that you have to pay .. Otherwise, your boss will kill you both. I have to tell you that you have to pay for your cunning because you quit. So that he doesn't tell the boss, you have to pay him" I told him.
He's angry now. I could see it because his eyes were dark.
"Where did that happen?" he asked, anger had completely taken hold of him.
"In the garden, she-" I haven't had time to finish my words, but she's already stood up and stepped her feet against the wall. He looked at her for a moment, then he looked at the wall. His punch was very hard but he looked as if he did not feel any pain.
I have to stop him! His hands could be hurt. I walked up to him and grabbed his hand.
"Vian .. look at me," I said, he looked at me wide-eyed. He held so many emotions. Heartache, anger, sadness .everything is so clearly visible in his eyes.
"Vian, what do they want?" I asked, but he did not answer.
"What do they want?" I asked again. Then he took off my bloodied hand from his hand.
"You! They wanted you. Boss wants you!" he said it opened my mouth and my eyes widened. What's he talking about? Nothing makes sense. Why would someone want me? Who's this boss?
"Why did you say that?" I asked him. However, he just shook his head.
"I know what the threat means. I know what he'll do if I don't give him what he wants. I know what he'll do if I don't follow him" he said. It makes no sense in my brain.
"But I won't let that happen. It won't! Pack your things, we're leaving now" he said, taking his phone out of his pocket.
"Where?" I'm still in shock and still don't know what's happening.
He called someone.
"Turkey .. yes, Hamzah, it's me ... Take the children together and call the airport to tell them to get the plane ready immediately .. yes, where my sister lives .. finish it," he said as he walked to the bedroom. I can't even move. The turks? Wh why? What the hell's going on? Before I could ask her, Vian returned to the living room and dragged me into her room.