Chapter 28

Aunt Aïcha's point of view:

We had more time to waste, we had to leave the place very quickly, before he found us here. So we did our best to get out of the hospital as quickly as possible. Once outside we could finally breathe, so much that we were so tired of running through the hallways, this hospital was so big.

Apparently, Mohamed was very upset with us for the way he treated us, in particular he was very angry with me. I was unmasked, my game is over.

I still have a lump in my stomach when I think back to the scene. If only I had seen him earlier then, I would have done everything I could to keep him from finding out the truth about my condition. Now all I want is to die in order to free myself from this horrible situation.

What will I become?

We were sitting on a bench so to wait for a Taxi so that we can go home. I was there, all stressed, thoughtful, my head was elsewhere. As for my daughter, she only made the situation worse. She was just talking. She kept judging me and commenting on me

It was unbearable!

Khady: I told you to stay home,

Me: please don't tire me,

Khady: if you had taken the time to listen to me then all this would not have happened

Me: and then what else Khady!

Khady: because of you, Mohamed is now aware of all the truth

Me: It's okay don't start over with your stories!

Khady: It's good! My eye yes, now you will have to assume by all the consequences yourself

Me: heeh! God

Khady: you saw earlier with your own eyes, the way he spoke to me, while yelling at me on my outfit and it's all your fault once again

For a moment, I had decided to ignore her so much that I had had enough of her. The minutes went by, and we still didn't have a car because of the traffic jams and Khady was still there to open his mouth, the only word that kept coming back was: "It's your fault."

I was getting really fed up with this situation. Therefore, I decide to get up and leave on my own. As they say so much better Is to be alone than in bad company.

Khady: where are you going like this?

Me: we'll meet at home

Khady: What do you mean, you're not waiting for me

Me: I'm sick of you, I can't take it anymore

Khady: oh well! It's like that now, yes it's alright, I don't need you

Phew! I did well to leave as quickly as possible, so much that I couldn't take any more of her, she was really starting to hit me on the system. I wonder what I did to God to have a daughter like this.

Now I really wonder what I was going to do to get back to the villa, so much that the road was blocked, no one was able to pass, it was the horror.

As I was having trouble finding a taxi, I chose to walk a bit, all I needed was to be able to get home as quickly as possible. Hoping that Mohamed doesn't kick me out, as I really messed around.

I still can't believe how much he cares about this poor girl. She is worth nothing, since she is poor, and comes from a disoriented background like her village.

Mohamed is really ready to do anything just for the happiness of this so-called servant. I hate her so much, because of her my nephew no longer takes care of me, nor does he take care of my daughter, as he should.

If only I could eliminate her from our lives forever, like that, she's more likely to come back to us. Since she arrived in this house, everything had changed, nothing was like before. Fatima is a real curse.

Fortunately I have in my hands the future of this bitch, indeed thanks to this envelope, I will destroy her life, as she did so well with mine.

Therefore, Mohamed will end up with my daughter. Thus, I would own all these material goods, and thus become a Billionaire as I had always dreamed of.

Besides, I started to feel the pain under my feet so much that I had walked a lot, I was sweating like crazy. Despite my big steps I was still very far from home. If I continued like this then I might get sick for real this time

To comfort myself, I decide to buy myself a good ice cream as I was so hot with my physical movements. Once there, I choose to eat it there. In addition, this place was beautiful but also air conditioned.

Hmm! She was so delicious, it feels good to go out. After having been locked in this damn room all this time, playing the comedy. I had deserved this ice cream.

In not even five minutes, the ice cream was already finished, I hadn't even noticed it, so much so that it tasted so good. I then decide to order it again. It tasted so good, that I was really ready to swallow the whole store.

It had really done me good, indeed it's been so long that

I was not out of the house, I could finally breathe the air of freedom, far from all my problems.

Once out of the glacier, I saw a very classy store, full of shoes, I hesitate to even enter because it must be very expensive. After having thought about it for a long time, I decide to go to the shoe store, just to buy some. It was so splendid!

I had to go inside at all costs, once inside I go to the first ray. I liked these types of shoes, they were rather classy, besides I did everything and anything, to be able to prepare myself physically and psychologically because I knew very well what awaited me at home. I was trying to clear my mind of all problems and anxieties.

It was even necessary to specify that these shoes were really very expensive, since they were all luxury shoes. Oh my

God ! If only I had Mohamed's credit card. What utopian dream?

I wanted them so much that I was even ready to do anything to have them, really anything. As there were lots of people in the shop, I decided to come to the act. By stealing three different shoes that I liked. I did my best to avoid arousing suspicion, I played the client who could not find what she was looking for.

As a result, I left the store with the bagged shoes without anyone noticing me. Once outside, I immediately leave the premises, heading away from the store before it is too late.

It was the only possible way, to be able to offer me what I really wanted since I had no money.

I should try to get home as soon as possible, since I didn't have any tickets left with me. I spent almost everything on the purchase of ice cream.

Now I have only two solutions left. Either walk or hitchhike.

Astou's point of view:

I wanted to be all alone, after what had just happened with my twin sister. I had just come out of his room, while walking towards mine. I had tears in my eyes after what I had just heard with my own ears. I was sick! Truly bad!

I was heading towards my place of refuge, when all of a sudden I ran into my brother in the middle of the hallway. I kissed my eyes to hide my tears. I avoided all eye contact with him so as not to be unmasked.

Ismaila: Hay! I was just looking for you.

I avoided speaking since my voice was a little shaky, emotional. I then decide not to answer him, going to my room as quickly as possible.

Despite having turned his back on him, he still continued to talk to me, while calling me.

Once in my room, I was about to head to the bathroom when he walked in quickly. I wanted to run away at all costs when he grabbed my hand.

Ismaila: I haven't stopped calling you since a while ago, are you doing it on purpose or what?

The words couldn't get out of my mouth so much that I was shaking emotionally. I just bowed my head.

Ismaila: who is there? what's wrong ?, he said lifting my head up

My eyes were still kissing, I dared not say anything. Anyway, I couldn't do anything more, since he had already understood. My tears rolled all over my face.

Ismaila: but you cry! Astou what's wrong? Tell me please you're really starting to worry me.

Me: Uhh ... I ... it's just that I have a dust in my eye and nothing more, I say in a trembling voice

Ismaila: Oh good! "A simple dust in the eye" makes you cry so much

Me: I think I'm going to go wash my face, then I'm going to rest a bit, I said turning around

Ismaila: wait! Don't go stay there

I do! What's happening ?

Ismaila: you're not even going to lie to your own brother

Me: What? What do you mean ?

Ismaila: It's still her, isn't it!

Me who? But what are you talking about?

Ismaila: you know, Alima really doesn't deserve your tears, he said to me

looking straight in the eye.

At that moment, my blood was frozen, he understood. He had understood the thing. Definitely nothing could be hidden from him.

Ismaila: tell me what she could have said to you to make you so unhappy

At that point, I couldn't control my tears, they came out on their own. Because I thought back to all those hurtful words she had said to me.

Ismaila: shutt! Please don't cry he said hugging me tight

Despite my pain, I felt good in my brother's arms. It had been so long since I had felt this family warmth. I didn't even want to let go of him so much that I needed to. I was in need of affection.

Ismaila: come on, sit down, you want me to bring you some water

I responded by nodding my head to say no!

Ismaila: first of all I want you to dry your tears running in your beautiful eyes, you shouldn't feel this way, you don't even deserve it! Okay.

I responded by nodding my head to say "yes"!

Ismaila: go come back in my arms,

Now I felt better again. Thanks to him I had regained my joy of living, I really love him.

Ismaila: I can ask you a favor

Me: which one? I'm listening to you.

Ismaila: I want you to give me a big smile on your lips

Me: please stop, don't do it again,

Ismaila: go, I want my smile

Me: stop, I said, smiling stupidly

Ismaila: yes! You just smiled, promise me you'll never be sad like this

Me: I promise you

Ismaila: I want you to know that whatever happens, I will always be there for you

Me: thank you very much, I'm very lucky to have you as a brother, I love you

Ismaila: I love you too little sister

Me: I can have another hug

Ismaila: of course yes, come on come in my arms

I felt really good with him, I am very lucky to have a great big brother like Ismaila, he is always there to support me, to comfort me, to protect me, to make me laugh. Even after our parents died I could still count on him. With the argument I had with Alima. I really needed to talk to someone.

May God bless him and keep him by my side for a long time.