Chapter 34

Alima's point of view:

I didn't even know where to put myself after what I had just heard from Bintou. I thought I was hallucinated or even had my ears plugged up. I am shocked by these words. This girl is aiming really high.

How can she fall in love with my brother?

She's really sick this one. Who she thinks herself is not having the audacity to have feelings for her own boss.

I was shocked and happy at the same time. Because on the one hand, I tell myself that maybe it will help me get rid of her once and for all after all she has done to me. On the other hand, it annoys me at the idea of knowing that a servant dares to fall in love with her boss, this is unacceptable, I am disgusted and then how dare she think so?

Because they don't even have the same social levels.

In addition, I hope with all my heart that they did not see me otherwise my plan may fall apart without taking into account that I have dropped the mud that was right next to it. I keep my fingers crossed, hoping to succeed in my plan.

I was sitting all alone in the mini-living room, with what had just happened I didn't even want to eat so much that I was so excited to know that I finally have a menu in my room. possession that I could use to destroy it once and for all without any mercy. I smiled stupidly for no reason and talked to myself like a little crazy.

I just understood then, the reason why she cares so much about him and does not stop taking care of Ismaila, I had always had doubts, through the way Bintou looked at him, she always takes care of him. But she just signed her death warrant falling in love with the wrong person. Now I must at all costs find a strategy that could allow me to make her suffer before I can drive her out of the house for good.

I was sitting alone on the chair when I heard a voice that caught my attention.

-What makes you smile so much?

Without even looking back I knew it was Khady.

Me: what do you mean by that?

Khady: you are so weird sometimes that i can't even understand you

Me: oh good! Explain yourself!

Khady: well! You were very angry since your argument with Bintou and your brother and suddenly you start to smile stupidly

Me: ah khady! It's a shame but you can't know everything, I said getting up from the chair

Khady: what's going on?

Me: calm my beauty,

Khady: Go tell me everything?

Me: the problem is that I don't know if I should tell you or not

Khady: what are you telling me? I'm your cousin after all you can trust me

Me: Ok I see! Is what I'm going to tell you is shocking and exciting at the same time

Khady: I can't hold on anymore, I'll die if you don't tell me what's going on

Me: Bintou has feelings for Ismaïla

Khady: What? Wait a second, repeat what you just told me,

Me: you heard me very well my beautiful, I'm not a radio

Khady: it is not possible, how dare she this one ?, she said while settling on the armchair

Me: yes that's exactly it, it annoys me

Khady: how can that get on your nerves? Since you have a smile from ear to ear

Me: yes it's true, in the sense that I could finally use this situation to take revenge on her

Khady: be more precise my beautiful

At that moment I finally explained everything I had in mind and everything I had planned to do to get rid of this girl.

Khady: wow I'm in awe of your evil spirit, but there is something that bothers me about this

Me: oh good! What do you mean?

Khady: Also don't forget that your brother also hurt you by supporting this girl

Me: of course, how could I forget this moment of betrayal, besides I still blame him,

Khady: reason why, you also have to take revenge on him

Me: of course yes, I thought so, but it's just that Bintou is my number one priority

Khady: moreover, I'm sure that by wanting to reach one you will surely reach the other

Me: a two-stroke stone, I would have both at the same time

Khady: if you want I can help you implement all your strategies from A to Z

Me: with pleasure, finally there is someone who understands me

Khady: of course, you can always count on me and on my mother and that when you want;

Me: Alright, otherwise you can't even imagine how much I can't wait to start

Khady: me too, you will see how we will destroy them and that starting with Bintou

Me: just hearing his name makes me mad

Khady: then walk concluded, she said, holding out her hand to me

Me: deal done my beautiful

I was so happy knowing that there is at least someone who understands me and is ready to help me achieve my goals. I had waited for this moment for so long. I have total confidence in Khady and I'm sure she will never disappoint me, she is after all my cousin. When I think I have a "twin" and can't even count on her it breaks my heart a lot.

Fatima's point of view:

When I woke up I felt a terrible pain in my pelvis, I did not even understand what was happening to me, moreover I was lying to the side. As a result, I could not see what was happening to me on the other side of the House. I was in so much pain that I couldn't even turn around alone, so I decided to call Helene since she had spent the whole evening in my company and then I was sure that she was present since she had promised it to me.

- Helene ... Helene ... Helene ... I said calling her constantly

I was calling her when suddenly I was interrupted by a male voice.

-She is not there;

As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Mr. Amar who was standing right in front of me, I was very surprised to see him.

Me: Sir, you here! I say with a shocked look

Mohamed: Who is there? Why did you need Helene?

At this question, no words could come out of my mouth so much that I was embarrassed by his presence. I didn't even dare look him straight in the eye let alone keep talking to him. I thought I was dreaming when I saw him.

Mohamed: if you want I can help you get up, he said approaching me

But how had he guessed that I needed help?

At the time I just content myself with nodding my head to say yes. I had no other alternatives.

Me: Thank you,

Mohamed: I think you must be in pain,

Me: yes sir

Mohamed: take these drugs it will do you good,

Me: thank you,

Mohamed: you will feel an improvement after a few minutes

Quickly I decided to take the drugs, so much that I was in pain and then I wanted this nightmare to end once and for all, all I dream is to be able to return home to continue my job. I felt so ridiculous in front of him, I will not stop lowering my head, looking away from him, when he was sitting on the edge of the bed watching me I wanted him so much. go away.

I changed the direction of my gaze each time we passed each other. Moreover I kept biting my nails, so much that I was not well, the sweat had even ended up invading my body.

After a few minutes, he stood up and walked towards the other end of the Chamber. Perhaps he had understood that I was not well in front of him. This morning is really starting to get hot for me. Even though he was on the other side of the suite, I could hear some little noises, I wonder what he was doing.

Besides, I miss the house, my job and the girls very much, all I want is to be able to leave this hospital as soon as possible, because I feel like I'm in a prison. I never imagined being in such a situation. In addition, I miss my grandmother very much it's been days since we last spoke I so want to speak with her, to hear her voice even if only once. She's the only family I have left.

Thus, I was so deep in my thoughts that I had not even noticed the presence of Mr. Amar who was standing right in front of me carrying a tray with him.

Mohamed: What's going on?

Me: nothing is happening sir, I say with my head down

Mohamed: oh good! You are sure of that,

Me: yes sir,

Mohamed: good! I guess you must be hungry that's the reason I brought you this tray

Me: shouldn't give you all this trouble sir,

Mohamed: it's nothing, I'm only doing my duty,

Me: Thank you, I say taking the tray

As soon as I took the tray, he went automatically to the other part of the Chamber while taking his place on the armchair which was next to it. I was even very comfortable when he was not by my side, I felt more free. Moreover, I never imagined that I could be served by my own boss. It's just utopian.

Also, there was only fruit on the platter, which I couldn't understand. But hey, as I was very hungry at the time, I decided to be content with what

there was. In addition, my pain was completely gone suddenly, these drugs are really very effective.

Although I was ravenously hungry, I couldn't swallow it all, but I only managed to eat two bananas and an apple. It was enough for me.

Once I had eaten, I tried to put the tray on the dresser

next door when I dropped the TV remote. I was very afraid of my act, at once we could hear the footsteps of Mr. Amar who quickly move in my direction. I kept shaking like a leaf.

Mohamed: what's going on? Is everything alright?

Me: I'm sorry sir, I just wanted to put the tray on the ..., I said speaking quickly

Mohamed: Shut! It's okay I got it you don't need to make a whole diagram, he said picking up the remote and cutting me off

In the end, I was just content to keep quiet because I didn't know what to say anymore so that I was ridiculous.

Mohamed: from what I see you haven't eaten anything

Me: yes, I mean yes, I ate sir,

Mohamed: you know that you need to eat in order to regain your strength and thus heal quickly

Me: Sir I'm fine so I think it's time to go home

Mohamed: Who is there? What do you dislike about this place?

Me: nothing sir, everything is fine it's just that I want to get back to my job,

Mohamed: it's too early for you to go back,

Me: but why sir?

Mohamed: I'm going out for a few moments I'll leave you in the company of a young lady, he said changing the subject and with a weird look

As soon as she left, the young lady entered the room. When she entered I had already recognized her since I was with her when I arrived. She was a slender young woman, quite tall, with beautiful eyes. She looked nice just across her face. Very quickly she approaches me, looking me straight in the eye, I too was content to look at her.

The young lady: hello, how are you?

I'm fine, what about you,

The young lady: very good, otherwise how you feel today

Me: I feel great

The young lady: you are lucky to have a good husband

What me? What do you mean by that?

The young lady: I mean that your husband Mr. Amar is very attentive towards you,

Me: no, not at all I'm not his wife

The young lady: ah good! What do you mean?

Me: I just work for him, he's my boss

The young lady: ohh! I see! I am very sorry for my indiscretion

Me: it's nothing don't worry

The young lady: it's just that I find that he is really attentive towards you, he does everything to protect you and put you in good conditions,

Me: yes, it's true!

The young lady: otherwise I remain at your disposal, if you need anything do not hesitate to tell me about it, she said, turning around.

Me: excuse me,

Lady: Yes, what do you want?

Me: I was in the company of a lady yesterday, where did she go?

The young lady: Ah I see! she just left the hospital

Me: so early in the morning! Will you know the reason for his departure?

The young lady: I'm sorry but I can't tell you more

Me: Ok I see!

Lady: Like I told you before, I'm right next door if you need a few things, she said going to the other side

I wonder why he left. It doesn't look like her at all, there are surely a few things that happened to make her go away like that. I didn't dare ask Mr. Amar, for fear of talking to him a lot. The latter was very weird, his attitude had changed because he had become much nicer to me. Plus he looked at me as if he felt sorry for me.

I felt like history is repeating itself once again, the situation I am currently in remembers, the first time I arrived in the capital and had to face many obstacles, but thanks to Mr. Amar, I made it out alive. And that is priceless.

In addition, this Chamber was filled with machines here and there, I do not hide that it terrified me a lot. I never imagined that simple burns could lead me to this state. I don't know why, but I feel there are a few things behind it.

• Maybe I have a few days left to live?

• Do I have a serious illness?

• Would I have the chance to talk to my grandmother before something bad happened to me?

I felt like my head was going to explode instantly, so much so that I had so many unanswered questions. I didn't know who to turn to. I felt alone in the world, without even doing it on purpose my tears overflowed from my eyes.

The young lady: Who is there? Why are you crying? She said as she stepped onto the other side

Me: I need to talk to someone please beg you, I said putting my two hands together and crying

The young lady: please calm down, you must not put yourself in this state,

Me: give me the phone please

Lady: Okay, I'll pass it to you only if you calm down first

At that moment, I decided to calm down a little bit, because I knew that this was the only possible option to speak to Mother Anta.

The young lady: here it is, take a deep breath, it will be fine, wait a moment, I will call Monsieur Amar.

Me: no, definitely not, I don't need him, all I want is to be able to make a phone call

The young lady: Okay don't worry, she said, bringing the phone closer to me

At that moment, my hands were shaking so much that I had waited so long for this moment, I couldn't believe it, very quickly I dialed Mother Anta's number. After a few seconds she answered my call. Hearing her voice, I felt like I was on a cloud, but I did my best not to let anything show, she should never suspect a few things, I did not want that she worries since she was getting old. I managed to hide my trembling voice through laughter, pretending everything was fine. She kept telling me jokes, as well as news from the village, I was super happy. I had the impression of having regained all the cheerfulness that I had lost at the end of these last weeks.

A few minutes later:

I had just hung up with my grandmother. We had talked a lot, I missed her so much that I didn't want to hang up, but luckily she hadn't noticed.

Me: thank you very much Miss you are really nice

The young lady: please, I'm only doing my duty, if not from what I see, has this person really done you good?

Me: Yes, a lot of good, she's all I have left

The young lady: I didn't even introduce myself, my name is Dioulde, what's your name?

Me: my name is Fatima

Dioulde: I am very happy to meet you,

Me: me too

Dioulde: I don't know why but since I met you your face is very familiar to me

Me: oh good!

Dioulde: tell me, don't you live in Kaolack by chance?

Me: if I come from this region, could I know why?

Dioulde: just to know, if not, are you Mother Anta's granddaughter?

Me: Yes it's me,

Dioulde: Oh my God! It's you Fatima, I don't believe it, she said, hugging me delicately

Me: What's going on? What's happening?

Dioulde: you don't recognize me, it's me, Diouldé Ka, we lived in the same neighborhood in Kaolack and then we played together when we were very young, you remember that

Me: Oh my God, Diouldé is really you

Dioulde: of course that Yes, come on come in my arms,

Me: I missed you so much after all these years,

Dioulde: look how I tremble, so much that I'm in shock to see you again after all these years

Me: how did you know it was me?

Dioulde: at the beginning I had suspicions about your identity, but when I heard your conversation earlier that's when I had a little bit of hope, hoping it was you

Me: you don't know how happy I am to see you again after all this time

Dioulde: you are not the only one, if you only knew, I looked for you so much, I was so afraid of not being able to see each other again

Me: otherwise you wouldn't have noticed a few things

Dioulde: What is there?

Me: we stopped talking with the address as soon as we recognized each other

Dioulde: Yes, it's normal since we've known each other since we were little, it's crazy how beautiful you are still, you haven't changed much

Me: stop with your compliments otherwise I'll be blushing soon, I said smiling

Dioulde: otherwise you are sure that there is nothing between you and Monsieur Amar

Me: you really haven't changed yourself, because you're always off topic

Dioulde: it's just that he's too beautiful, I'm even crazy about it

Me: how can you be crazy about him when you just got to know him

Dioulde: hum! I feel that Mademoiselle is angry

Me: anything, please stop.