THREE
Lora sat on the bed looking all messed up in her half-nakedness. Tears and sweat rolled over her body which became slippery and disgusting. She was crying her heart out, pains froze her muscles that she was unable to stand. It was like fire burning between her legs. She had not the faintest idea about what to do, caught between two minds...should she finally commit suicide so she would be free from all these or she should keep enduring? Her heart was shattered.
The door had been opened so that anyone could see through so one of the female workers went in and reached for a gown.
"Am so sorry this had to happen to you, ma'am. Please put this on" The worker felt pity while giving Lora her gown but Lora ignored it.
"Give it, I will take it from here."
It was nanny Isha. She had looked around for Bill and realized that he was out of the mansion to anyone no one cared, so she came in. The worker handed her the gown and left, shutting the door behind them.
"He...he..." Lora couldn't help crying
"It's fine, I am here now." Isha took her into her arms as they both cried out.
His Workers
"Why would he do such a thing to her?"
Said the former.
"Sir Bill is very cruel, if I were madam Lora, I would have placed him behind bars long ago" The latter cursed.
"It's not so easy for her you know, I wish I could help," said the former
"Looks like you wanna lose ur job, tryna get involved, then await Sir Bill's sack letter"
"You're right"
"Shut it and get back to work you both!"
A senior worker yelled from his duty post.
* * *
Lora was fast asleep. Isha had done a great job by massaging her body, especially the waist, and legs. She found marks on Lora's wrist and discovered that Bill had started tying her up before sexing her so she couldn't defend herself. She had given her her daily medications and had made her sleep while she sat and watched over her. She felt for her.
Isha got up and paced about the large room.
"Bill is never going to stop but something must stop him else he would kill this lady. I need to figure out a way, there must be a way out of this mess. C'mon Isha think of something, will you? Yes!... I finally got a plan, and I knew full well that it would work out. You're so smart Isha, Your grey hair is never for fancy"
She soliloquized and smiled to herself.
Next Day
Bill didn't sleep at home last night, maybe at some bar or somewhere no one cared and Lora seized the opportunity to take more than enough rest in other to heal quickly and resume work the next day. All thanks to Nanny Isha who had always been there for her as a mother, giving her the best treatment she could, if not, what would have become of her? Maybe a lifeless being on earth. Well, she had been expecting to become one soon.
She woke up to find Isha sitting and relaxing her head on the bed, she had slept next to her all through the night. She sat abruptly, smiled, and patted Isha's head gently... What a mother! she thought. Isha felt the touch and opened her eyes.
"Madam Lora, you're awake?"
"Yeah."
"Tell me, how do you feel now?"
Lora lifted her hands and legs.
"I feel much stronger than before. Thank you so much Nanny for always being there for me. You've showered me with the love and care of a mother that I have never received for a long time."
"I told you we're family and each time I am with you, I get reminded of my late daughter. I know what she passed through before her demise that's why am trying so hard to always secure you by my side so you won't cross the line" Isha said, wearing a solemn look.
Lora got out of bed and approached the cupboard, where she released some tokens from it and locked it.
"Here's one million dollars, for all the kindness and help you've rendered to me."
"What you're doing right now is an offense to me cuz I ain't doing this just so you could reward me or something. Sir Bill's the only one to settle me for the service I render to him here, so I can't have that money. Keep it."
"Nanny this is my means of showing gratitude and you're the first person I am doing this for."
"It doesn't matter if am first or last. Just return it okay? Thanks"
"You're indeed a wonderful woman" And she took her into her arms.
"It's nothing"
"I should get dressed and leave for work already."
"Work? But you aren't strong enough to work today, so why not extend it to tomorrow? You know I don't want you to get hurt." Isha knitted her brows.
Lora smiled
"No one's getting hurt besides I am fine to work already. Let me have my bath"
"If you insist. I would just set the table for our breakfast and medications. Be careful okay?" She patted her shoulder and made her way out of the room shutting the door before her.
Lora undressed, reached for her towel, and headed straight to the ensuite bathroom which was connected to the room. She hung the towel and carefully entered the bathtub, she gasped as the water touched her bruises. It was hot cuz Isha had made it to be, it was part of her treatment and it revealed all the marks of Bill's bites on her body.
"Auch it hurts! Bill, you're such a beast for hurting me. The heavens will pay you for this." She cursed, almost crying.
* * *
"Sam get the mug from the kitchen, hurry!" Isha orders Sam, the youngest worker whose duty post was in the kitchen.
"Good morning nanny" Sam didn't hesitate to greet
"Yeah." She half responded and lifted the mug characteristically to see if it was neat.
"Urm...nanny, why are you such in a hast? Are we having a guest?" Sam asked curiously. He had seen how Isha handled the breakfast table.
"Not my dear. Madam Lora is resuming work today after a long time, so am trying to make her hasten up."
"Such great news." He commented, "Is there something I can help you with?"
"Thanks, am fine all by myself. Return to work"
He left and as soon as he was gone, Lora emerged from her room and showed up in the dining looking all dressed up as she sailed in her slightly high heels.
"Good morning Madam Lora"
Workers greeted theavaracteristically
"Whoa! Someone's looking rather beautiful this morning" Isha complimented gazing around her body.
"I'm blushing "
Isha laughs "C'mon breakfast's ready, Sit."
" Spag with cutlets? Nanny has made my favorite
"Enjoy madam" She smiled as she stood and watched Lora eat. Soon she was done she reached for the mouth towel, had her medications, and instantly made her way out of the mansion.
"Take care of yourself, madam"
"Definitely!"
Isha based her bye as well as the workers. Lora got in the back of the black Citroen car while the chauffeur slid under the driving wheel, turned on the ignition, and drove off.
A few minutes later
A white Lexus car drove in and pulled up under the garage. Everyone stood upright as Bill dawdled in, looking like one who had been drinking out his
spirit. He ignored their greetings as usual and went in the direction of Isha. She budged as he approached her.
"Where's my wife? Tell her to meet me in my room." He ordered and turned to leave.
"Sir...madam Lora isn't home now."
"Pardon?" His face was puce with rage
"She has resumed work, sir"
Bill sighed and puckered his lips, he was too tired to talk or advance on anyone just yet. Meanwhile, Isha was satisfied that at least Bill wouldn't pounce his rage on Lora this time.