A WAVE

It was not her intention to be rude or break out in a confrontational outburst. However, Special found herself in a place where everything was waiting to spill out and she could not hold back. Her chest contracted as she stared at her wicked step mother in the face. Hope had it coming, she assured herself and it was not entirely her fault.

"You did nothing wrong" her husband continually whispered into her ears and she needed to hear that as often as he whispered it. Her Father and Mrs Lola exited the suite wordlessly. She was grateful she had spoken about her intending wedding ceremony with her Father but pained that she might have embarrassed him.

"I did not mean to lash out as I did" Special muttered to King Derek whose arms was draped over her shoulders cuddling her in his arms. "You have nothing to apologize for my Queen. You did nothing wrong" He encouraged her once again.

"I did not know what came over me. One minute I was calm and the next minute, I was so furious and angry and I just couldn't stop. I felt so angry and hurt for all that she had done to me. She..." Special broke down in tears thinking about all the times, Hope had treated her like a piece of trash, exalting her children above her in her own father's house.

"Its okay to be sad but it will never happen again. You are free from that abuse and I need you to believe that with all your being. I am never letting you get hurt in this life. I promise you Special. I will be by your side through every storm. You gladden my heart. You bring me peace of mind." Derek comforted Special.

This felt like a dream as she felt so cherished and comforted. Resting against his hard chest, listening to the rhythm of his heart beat, this king was hers and hers alone.She said to herself.

Back at the Nosa's apartment, Hope paced in her room brewing in fury. She wanted this child dead. The humiliation she just received from both Special and the king was devastating and damn right heart breaking. Strategizing and plotting the end of Special, Hope was startled when Susan opened the room door and walked in.

"What is it?she asked in anger.

"I wanted to speak to Daddy, I thought he was in the room. Are you okay Mummy?" Susan asked showing concerns.

"Its nothing, please just leave me alone" Hope bursted into tears. Walking towards her mother with her heavily protruding stomach, Susan pulled her mother in for a hug. Releasing her after a while, they walked up to the room bed to sit down.

"Are you still sad over the will stuff Mummy? I thought I had assured you that Special is the best administrator for that will. She is kind and thoughtful Mummy. Stop crying"

"Am not crying because of that. I am crying because i was humiliated today. Special just insulted me and called me a witch. While the king drove me out of their suite" Hope cried out.

"What happened? God forbid! Special is not an abusive person" Susan said.

"I know she is not. I deserve it. I wanted to find out what the relationship between your father and Mrs Lola was all about because I was feeling threatened and jealous. I also wanted to beg her for some funds for your father's ceremony tomorrow and she just turned on me in anger"Hope cried out.

"I am so sorry Mummy. Please dont cry. But i don't think Daddy is doing anything with Mrs Lola. Besides, How much do you need? maybe I can help. You know Special just got Daddy a new car. I will also speak to her. Perhaps she was upset over something else Mummy. I know Special is not abusive at all"

"Don't worry about it. I will use my savings Susan. Thank you" Hope said

"Mummy don't be sad please. This is a week of celebrations not mourning" Susan admonished her mother.

"I am okay. Thank you my dear. I will be fine."

"Let me go and talk to Special. She had no right to insult you. I will sort the whole thing out." Susan said.

Coming out of the room, she walked out of the suite and found her Father hugging Mrs Lola as he bade her goodbye...

"Daddy!" Susan called out angrily.