I didn’t know if I would approach mommy Helena and Aunt Julia because they were both just staring at me. Their faces were soft as if they were so happy to see me again. I don’t know if I should approach them because they want to shed my tears. After all, I can still see that despite what I did to Hugo. They are here in front of me, they still welcome me wholeheartedly.
When Hugo saw I had no intention of moving toward, he pulled me to the door where the two important women in my life were standing. He pulled me off as he held Tiarra in his hand. I would have liked to protest because I felt I had no right to step foot in that house again.
It surprised me when suddenly a woman ran up to me. A woman quite tall, she hugged me tightly, as I could smell the scent of her hair. When she let go of the hug, I saw it was Estella. Her eyes began to cry. She made a gesture, but I didn’t understand anything. I would have said that she would slow down so that I could get what she meant when she hugged me again. One after another, they walked towards me.
Aunt Julia and mommy Helena hugged next. I know they want to ask me a lot of questions, but they respect why I did. It’s just sad because I couldn’t say goodbye to Shiela and Raymond anymore. After all, they still weren’t coming back. I’ll just visit them just in case I have time. As they hugged me, they were already crying. I sniffed because I was happy. It surprised them when Tiarra suddenly cried.
We all laughed because of what she did. I touched her hair to calm her down. I noticed Esther was gone. Because I used to always see her whenever there was such a reunion. When mommy Helena saw my eyes were looking for something, she preceded me.
“Esther died last year. Even if it hurts to think, her body can’t take it anymore.” She stopped talking and looked at Estella, who was now playing Tiarra who I was still carrying. “She lastly hoped to find you because she wanted you to take care of Estella. She has grown as close as she is to you. I hope you don’t refuse Esther’s last request.”
Suddenly, tears welled up in my eyes. I hugged Estella with Tiarra. Esther was my first friend in this mansion, so it hurt me she was gone. Too much has happened in the last five years. Don’t worry Esther, I will take care of Estella like my real child. Estella picked up Tiarra and then asked her to walk. Hugo went inside, so there were only three of us left here outside. Because I didn’t want to prolong it, I said what I wanted to say before.
“I’m sorry for what I did to Hugo. I shouldn’t have done that to him and should first find out the truth. I regret that. I hope you will forgive me.” I sniffed as large beads of tears kept falling into my eyes.
She just hugged me, then said nothing else. Aunt Julia did not speak. It was as if we had communication using only the eyes. Soon we went inside. Nothing has changed inside. The design is still the same as before.
The night is over. Hugo and I’s room has been cleaned. The traces of blood I had left before were gone.
Days, hours, and seasons passed quickly. I never thought I would go back to my normal life. The crowded and dark world of mine then re-emerged again. The trees have learned to dance again; the birds are singing to me again. I didn’t know that despite the cold paddling in the rain when you come home, you still have a family ready to be a blanket whenever it gets cold.
Earlier Hugo and Tiarra were gone. I don’t know where they go. Soleil and Estella are with me now. Soleil and I got along well. She told me that the day I saw them on the beach hugging was Hugo’s confession to her that Hugo already loved me. I didn’t want to believe it because I had never heard those words from Hugo. Soleil knew that earlier than me.
The car stopped in a dark garden. What are we going to do here? Earlier, I had noticed the strange signals of those who were in the mansion. Even mommy Helena I didn’t see at home. Even the other maid didn’t either. As we got out of the car, I was surprised when I was suddenly blindfolded. I wanted to remove it, but someone grabbed both my arms to guide me. I felt the small stones I was stepping on. I walked slowly because those holding me were not speaking. What are they doing?
When we were a little farther away, the two hands that were holding me suddenly move out. I don’t know if I will ever remove my blindfold or stay that way. When it was only a minute and there was still nothing, I remove it myself. I turned to my right and back, but I could see no one. When I looked to the front, I saw lights that looked like guides. That light that goes where. Since I don’t have anyone with me anymore, I followed where that thing was going.
I stopped because everyone was there. Mommy, Helena, Soleil, Estella, Tiarra, and all became part of the house. At the very end is Hugo in a formal suit. He smiled at me like a groom waiting for his bride. So they made me wear a white dress for it? I smiled because of what they did.
As I approached there, I was surprised when Hugo suddenly knelt in front of me. Everyone fell silent while Tiarra heard a faint giggle.
“I know we haven’t been together enough to show how much we know each other. If I need over ten-twenty — or thirty years to get to know you. I will, as long as you just give me all your love and I will repay as much as I can. Adele Barrow, I haven’t told you how much I love you yet, but let me say that through the ring I’m holding now.” HeI was surprised when he suddenly entered. I don’t know if I will be hurt or feel pleasure. It's been too long since we've had sex. I also don't have time to talk to others, I'm busy with Tiarra. He covered my mouth and started moving. As he moved I no longer wondered if I could be heard outside I was swallowed by body heat.
Because my nails are long, I think his back is full of wounds because I scratched him. I don't know where to hold or cling to. As he moves towards me I am no longer in disarray. I even beat the man who drank two bottles of wine. He banged me while asking.
"Do you like it?" I feel like there is no happier feeling in the world than what he is doing to me now. He held my face while I kissed his hands. My two legs are already raised to feel his cock even more inside my sensitive part. I'm sure I can hear my growl from outside. I have become even more sensitive since I gave birth to Tiarra. Sometimes I just finger myself inside the bathroom while Tiarra is asleep when I can no longer endure my sexual needs.
He is smiling at me now as I look into his drunken eyes with my drunken eyes as well. He thrust and press me hard so I lifted my head and he kissed my neck. I grabbed his arm tightly. He kissed me on the lips.
I don’t know when we ended as far as I know I just woke up new and fully clothed as I hugged him. I played with his nose but because he was tired he didn't even wake up.
I picked up the phone on the side table to check the time and it was a bit early. It's like my body is being punched because of what we did last night even though my private part makes me feel the pain. I stood up even though my body was still sore to death. When I opened the bedroom door and peeked out the window I saw it was still quite dark. I looked at Tiarra and saw that she was in the middle of Wayne and Soleil while the three of them slept soundly. I just hope they didn’t hear our noise last night.
I turned on the light in the kitchen and took sausage, ham, and bacon to the refrigerator to cook. I will also make fried rice the leftover last night.
Soon Hugo has followed me. He hugged me from behind. I held his arm as he sniffed the back of my ear. I feel like everything is fine. Hopefully, nothing will ruin this moment. I hope we can be like this. I don't think there's a problem ...
There's just something missing. To hear the word he loves me too.
I was surprised when someone hugged my leg. When I looked, it was Tiarra who was rubbing her eyes. She was still drowsy. Hugo left hugging me then picked up Tiarra. Tiarra quickly leaned her head on Hugo's shoulder. It's too early for Tiarra to always wake up, I don't know why. He used to wake up at noon but since here Hugo is already here, she wakes up early.
I turned off the stove and looked at Tiarra. One of her eyes was closed so I asked her. “Tiarra, why did you wake up so early today? You weren't like that before.” Tiarra is big now and pretty smart too. She got it from Hugo, even though her face was the same as him. It's unfair because I gave birth to her but she didn't get the slightest resemblance to me.
She removed her leaning on Hugo's head then answered. "Because I'm afraid that when I wake up daddy will go back to work. We might not see him for a long time again." Her innocent eyes were staring at Hugo. It was as if my heart ached because of what she said. I felt sorry for her because this is how she thinks. After all, I took her away from her. father.
"Then, do you want to come to my work?" my eyes suddenly widened. I pulled Tiarra back to him then there was fear in my eyes. His eyes became serious as he looked at me. Even though I took Tiarra she was still coming back to Hugo.
“Really? What about mommy? ” The joy was evident in Tiarra’s words and looks. No baby. I was not yet ready to face Aunt Julia and Mommy Helena for what I did. I almost killed Hugo for no reason. I'm afraid she might get mad at me.
“No baby. Let's not leave here. What will your uncle Raymond and aunt Shiela do? They will be sad when if you are not here.” Her face also seemed sad because of what I said. She lay on Hugo's neck as if hurt because I didn't agree. So that she would not be even sadder, I eased her heart. I am not ready to leave this place yet. During the time I have been in the City, I can say that this province has truly been my home.
"We can visit there when daddy is done working." But even when I said that to her it still seemed like nothing. She didn't even look at me. I was scared about what I was going to do. I'm not yet ready. My hands started shaking again and Hugo saw it. He hugged me as he carried Tiarra on his shoulder.
“Don’t worry. Mommy is the reason why I'm found you— Why we found you. Mommy misses you so much. She worries about you every day. Sometimes I wonder who the real child is.” He laughed softly then kissed me on the forehead.
“We have been waiting for you to come home for a long time. If there’s a person or people who'd love to see you today it’s Aunt Julia and Mommy. Really. We miss and worry about you.”
I don't know if what he's saying is true or he's just saying it to calm me down. In the end, I did nothing but nod. Suddenly Hugo's eyes lit up then Tiarra was lifted into the air.
"Mommy will go to us!" stopped talking and pulled something out of his suit.
“Will you marry me?”