Chapter 20

He didn't stick to the agreement. I ate leftovers mainly and sometimes nothing. I wasn't okay with this so I tried to have conversations with them but they're stone hearted..mia added the extra information

Do you know one time he was collecting money from people and was telling them to come sleep with me..

And what did you do?..

I was so angry. I went to confront him and he was so irate . But you know, a roof and little food is better than cold nights under the bridge..she chuckled.

I have lived my life since then, trying to prove how sorry I am for leaving in the first place..

You have such a pathetic life story. Lest I forget, what's that study downstairs for. There are many old books in there. I don't think Clinton should have such a collection. This one has a horrific background..she raised the book she had earlier picked up

Oh that. That's a collection through their generation. They have an interesting lineage. Most of the books are like a documentary of their past..

What of this one?..

It was his favorite. He read it over and over again as he prepared for a revenge on the man who killed his parents but unfortunately, he couldn't apply it , you know why..

Bella nodded gently.

Master is kind though, he didn't have me killed when you were away at the hospital. And in many cases I notice that too. I think he's just so hurt by his parents death. You'll be fine eventually..mia said rubbing Bella on her leg..

Have you got nothing better to do mia..was Clinton's voice

He had already entered the room.

Welcome masters. Sorry..she bowed and left the room hurriedly

Bella stood up from the couch and went to lie on the bed resting her back on the bed

You are home early..

He looked at her with a questioning look. We're you expecting me to be back home late today?

I just voiced the obvious..she shot back

I see. But just so you know, your plans won't work..

Who's talking about any plan..she answered sarcastically

He looked at her suspiciously then walked out of the room.

I dropped the book and went towards the window. I saw Clinton outside. He was talking to one of the boys. He seemed to be giving him instructions, well that's the only conversation he has with them. The guard he just spoke to went about obviously re-echoed his instructions. Who knows why he's back so early. I'm just happy he didn't overhear Mia's conversation with me. I went back and sat down relieved. I tossed the book on the table and it fell off from it. A piece of paper fell out of it. Curiously o stood up from the bed to pick it up. I dropped the book on the table and picked up the paper and went back to bed to examine it in a comfortable position. The paper was folded neatly and it looked a little bit old