Unexpected Love

Memories

"Don't come out of here until I tell you" a sacred mother told her son.

"But mom" he said, being reluctant.

"Do as I say, you will stay here and not come out, come what may, ok sweetheart"

"He will hurt you, I want to protect you..."

"You love me right, then promise me you won't come out. Right now, I will protect you and when you grow up to be a fine educated strong man then you protect me."

"I will always protect you, mom."

There was huge banging at the door, the monster had arrived, the little boy looked with terrifying eyes at his mother.

"Don't worry I am here" she smiled and closed the cupboard door keeping her son safe and braced herself to face the monster.

The boy, all of the seven, was scared, scared for his mother cause monster showed no mercy. He heard yelling of monster, painful screams of his mother, thrashing of objects, whipping of belt, painful cries of women went unheard by this monster He cried and prayed to god, "keep my mom safe" he prayed and cried.

It looked like after eternity, the noises stopped, there was pin drop silence, the monster had gone. He dashed out of his hiding to find his mothers battered body covered in blood lying there motionless. He shook her vigorously to wake her up, she always did, why not today? He dashed to the neighbors who were aware of the situation as thin slum walls were seen unable to hide anything.

Doctor was called, police were informed, but his mother didn't get up, he yelled and screamed at his mother, threatened her, but she was gone, leaving him alone in this big bad world where there are monster lurking in every corner to pounce on weaker ones. He promised to be strong for himself, for his mother and for all those who need help. He will win against all the monster cause he was named Viktor by his mother.

That night he spent with the neighbor, denying food and water they offered. The next day, he was sent to an orphanage, where an unknown world was waiting for him.
Today he is a strong and successful man, but still, these memories haunt him in dreams. When such nightmares occurred, they left him hurt and exasperated.

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Jia Davis

"I am confused." I said thinking about yesterday events while having my coffee. (Made by Stacy, of course)

"Oh, is it? that's new" Stacy said getting ready for work.

"Stac, will you hear me out" I yelled at her?

"Do I have an option" Ugh this girl

"Why are you always sarky?" I huffed.

"Ok sorry, Tell me what it is" she came and hugged me from behind.

"Viktor Anderson says Giulia Anderson is his sister, Richie says Lia is not his sister... How is that possible and... Viktor Anderson behaves all posh and rich, and Richie says he has sent part of his life on the streets. These are so thickly connected... but they don't look a bit similar..." I blabbered, which made her confused too. She came and sat in front of me.

"Relax..Relax....why are you getting so worked up about their family issues?"

"I don't know" I shrugged

"Are you serious about Richard Anderson?" She asked in a dead serious tone.

"I don't know...I had a huge crush on him, you know right, but....as I got to know him...as I spent time with him...he..he. I just see him as a friend nothing more...and then crush and all is ok.. I am still not ready to place my heart in someone's hand."

I had a boyfriend in high school, Freddie. I loved him with my whole heart. Initially, everything was amazing. We had just eyes for each, all lovey-dovey and fairy tale types. Huh! It was just a facade that peeled off very soon. He started being possessive, too possessive that he refrained me from talking to Snappy and Mike too. He started dominating and bossing me, so much so that it become difficult for me to even breath.

"I understand but as I told you not everyone is Freddie. When the right guy comes, you will not even know when you fell for him" Stacy brought me out of my thoughts.

"I hope it never happens."

"Ok forget all that aren't you getting late." She said, pointing towards the clock.

"OH CRAP!"
"I am dead today, for sure. Mr. Snobbish will kill me." I dashed towards my room and had a quick shower, dressed myself hastily and reached office.

One look at my boss and I know today is my last day.

"Oh my goodness!"