Chapter 39

Helene's point of view:

That I felt good in his arms?

After what had just happened with Mohamed, I really needed someone to confide in me, to trust. Fortunately I could count on him. I am very lucky to have him by my side since I really needed it, I needed love, I was in need of affection during the few hours that I had spent at the hospital.

This scandal affected me a lot to a point that I did not even dare to look at myself on a mirror, it was as if I had been completely dishonored, dragged in the mud, insulted and that by my own son that I raised with so much love and affection and all he tries to do is make me dirty in the eyes of everyone. I feel so disgusting that I even wanted to bury myself alive. I was helpless with everything that was going on, nothing was right.

I didn't even know how I had managed to get there with him, I was not well at all, I had the impression that I had just lost the Mohamed that I know and that I had always known . I was empty inside, I felt like a machine, like a remote-controlled cardboard box. I was mentally dead.

By the way, once inside the car, I didn't even dare to look Ismaila in the eye, so much that I was ashamed of myself, he tried to calm me down and reassure me in any way. He wasn't aware of what had just happened, I was afraid to tell him, he worried a lot for me, it could be seen through his gestures, since I couldn't look him in the face .

He did everything possible to dry my tears, he was very caring, he reassured me as best he could, he took me in his arms. In short, he was truly an angel. But he kept asking me questions, which was quite normal, I just dodged them.

Despite my sadness, I did everything I could to pretend everything was okay, so that he could let me breathe with all these questions here and there. I was doing everything to hold on, but at one point I finally broke up explaining everything that had happened in the hospital with his brother. The way he treated me, the fact that I was kicked out. He couldn't believe his ears, I even felt his nervousness through his voice, when he spoke to me, you could feel the anger and incomprehension in his speech. He even ended up taking his phone to call Mohamed, but I had strictly forbidden him. I didn't want the situation to get worse in any way, I would rather leave it as it is instead of wagging the knife in the wound, when it is already very deep. I don't want anything but peace.

Ismaila: you find that normal,

Me: of course not my son,

Ismaila: so why don't you let me call her

Me: listen to my son, I don't want the situation to get even worse

Ismaila: he didn't have to disrespect you at this point and that in front of everyone,

Me: I know my son, please let's forget about it all

Ismaila: forget? I find it really too easy,

Me: it's good Ismaila!

Ismaila: It's amazing how crazy this girl is driving him,

Me: all I wanted was to stay with her as long as possible, but he stopped me

Ismaila: he acts like Fatima belongs to him for life, it annoys me so much, he said with so much hatred

Me: Calm down, Ismaila

Ismaila: how do you want me to calm down with such behavior, it's just thaw

Me: you can take me home please i don't feel well,

Ismaila: okay, there is no problem

Me: I really want to rest

Ismaila: you really need it, after what just happened,

Me: I can ask you a favor,

Ismaila: of course, I'm listening to you

Me: I just wish you didn't tell anyone, especially not Mohamed, he might not like it

Ismaila: whether he likes it or not it's not my problem at all

Me: just listen to what I'm telling you;

Ismaila: okay that's well noted;

I was a little reassured by Ismaila's words, I felt a little better after confiding in him. It had done me a lot of good, it was like a kind of therapy. On the other hand he was very annoyed after what I had just told him in connection with Mohamed's behavior, I had the impression that he had not supported the fact that his brother was in the company of Fatima. I felt a little jealous, but hey, I didn't want to talk to him about it to avoid pissing him off even more than he already was.

In short, all I wanted was to be able to take a good bath, and thus rest a little bit. Everything that happened today is because of Aunt Aicha and her daughter. Without them I would never have had to encounter all these problems, all I currently want is that they can get away from our lives and that as quickly as possible. They are really very bad people who are desperate to exist at any cost.

I had also hidden this part of the story from Ismaila, because I know he would be ready to create a scandal once we got there. Since he can't stand these two already. On the other hand, the car was rather quiet, everyone was on their side, there were only a few meters left and we will already be there.

All along the way, I was just praying that I couldn't see these two witches again. I was so disgusted by their behavior.

A few minutes later

We had finally arrived at the house, we were in front of the large gate to wait for the arrival of the guard so that he could open the gate for us, so once inside, Ismaila parked the car in front of the large garden.

Ismaila: we have arrived;

Me: thank you very much my son;

Ismaila: please, no need to thank me, I'm only doing my duty;

Me: what are you waiting for to come down

Ismaila: no I can't go down because I have to go somewhere;

Me: what do you mean, the sun has barely risen

Ismaila: bye, take care of yourself, he said quickly starting the car and heading for the exit

What is still going on?

I was having a hard time understanding him, we had barely returned and he didn't even want to stay with us any longer. I felt like he didn't want to be in his own house.

In addition, I even had to force him to come inside the house and drop me off. I hope he at least had his breakfast. I was in the middle of the garden all thoughtful after what had just happened with Ismaila, when I heard someone shouting my name, as soon as I turned around, I saw Astou in front of me.

Astou: Helene, I missed you so much, she said taking me in her arms

Me: oh good my daughter! I only went out for a few hours;

Astou: These few hours you are talking about seemed like an eternity

Me: how cute you are my girl,

Astou: why are your eyes so swollen?

Me: no nothing, I just have a dust in my eye don't worry about me

Astou: I hope it's nothing serious

Me: I'm fine my daughter,

Astou: Otherwise how is Fatima,

Me: let's go inside, so we can keep talking

Astou: let's go

She and I were very happy to see each other again after the few hours passed, this girl was really an angel, she is just amazing just like her brother, she had even cleared me of my luggage which was burdening me.

Besides, I was doing everything I could to hide my sadness, I didn't want to worry her. Once inside the house, I go very quickly to my room in order to change, to wash myself, I really needed it, since I had sweat everywhere and these clothes were stuck for a long time. to me. Once on the veranda, I come face to face with Aunt Aicha, she was standing on these two legs with her biggest mocking smile. I was doing everything I could to keep myself from hurting her.

Fatima's point of view:

As soon as I opened my eyes, I was very surprised when I saw Mr. Amar and Dioulde who were standing right in front of me accompanied by their biggest smile, at the very beginning I thought it was a dream since I I had just woken up, so I decided to go back to sleep in order to continue to see the outcome of my famous dream.

When I felt a hand fall on my forehead, I opened my eyes and saw that it was Diouldé, I had just realized that it was not a dream but indeed a reality. I was even surprised to see these two. One with the other all smiles.

I have the impression that it was always a dream, considering that I had seen Mr. Amar who smiled from ear to ear, he who did not usually smile often.

M.Amar: you rested well

Me: yes sir

Mr Amar: I heard that you couldn't take this place anymore,

Me: yes sir,

M.Amar: you do not have to worry because I promise you that you will soon be leaving this room in a few good weeks, Is not it Miss Dioulde?

Dioulde: indeed Mr. Amar, there are only a few treatments left to do

Mr Amar: what do you need?

Me: nothing sir

M.Amar: ok, i think i'll give you a moment, i'll come back later

Dioulde: Ok, Mr. Amar

Before leaving, he looked at me insistently before taking the door, as usual I was very intimidated by him. I couldn't look him straight in the eye, it was stronger than me.

Dioulde: why are you being shy when Mr. Amar is in front of you

Me: don't change the subject, you're not going to get away so easily

Dioulde: what have I done again?

Me: you just have to not forget what happened earlier

Dioulde: let's forget the past and move on to the future

Me: it's too easy Diouldé,

Dioulde: how's that?

Me: I asked you several times for the doctor's opinion, but you didn't want to say anything

Dioulde: listen to me Fatima, she said sitting down on the edge of the bed

Me: go ahead I listen to you,

Dioulde: do you really think I would like to hurt you ?, she said looking me straight in the eye

Me: there is not the question, you are doing off topic

Dioulde: I really don't understand you,

Me: once again I only asked you for the doctor's opinion and nothing else

Dioulde: as I already told you, there is nothing serious, everything is fine

Me: you are sure of yourself and everything you tell me

Dioulde: obviously yes, trust me

Me: I trust you, it's just that I find you weird sometimes;

Dioulde: no, it's just my way of being and nothing else

Me: I see!

Dioulde: I would like you to make me a promise

Me: go ahead I listen to you

Dioulde: promise me that you will never doubt me again, because I only want you good

Me: I promise you

Dioulde: come on, let's hug each other like when we were very small, I say, hugging myself

I even felt that the situation had calmed down a lot with Dioulde, I was so happy that we could talk again and get along calmly. It reminded me of our childhood.

Me: you are so nostalgic

Dioulde: I always manage to remember all those beautiful memories that were part of our childhood

Me: there are so many

Dioulde: a lot even, it was just magic

Me: I would like so much to go back in time

Dioulde: on the other hand would you agree to take a little walk

Me: a walk? So it's possible, I thought I had no right to go out

Dioulde: it's just a walk inside the hospital, because I imagine it must be hard to be locked in this room all the time, do you agree?

Me: obviously yes, I totally agree, I'm so happy, I can finally move from this place

Dioulde: happy that you are no longer with this idea, but on one and only one condition?

Me: which one tell me?

Dioulde: you will have to be seated in a wheelchair to get around,

Me: no I can walk, don't worry, I said getting out of bed

As soon as I got out of bed to try to walk, I automatically fell to the ground. I was in terrible pain.

Dioulde: oh! Pay attention Fatima,

Me: I'm fine, don't worry

Dioulde: you see! I told you so, but you didn't listen to me, she said helping me up

I didn't dare say I was in pain, I pretended everything was fine as I was in pain inside.

Very quickly Dioulde went to fetch the wheelchair which was just at the back of the room. Once there, she would help me sit on it. It was quite comfortable, I felt good.

Dioulde: how are you! You settled down well

I do! Thank you

Dioulde: on the way for a walk

Me: I can't wait!

Dioulde: if you need anything, don't hesitate,

Me: okay!

After several days locked in this room, I had finally crossed this door, I was so euphoric, I could not contain my emotions. I never realized the beauty of this place.

It was just beautiful!