WON'T FORGET YOUR KINDNESS

For two weeks now my life seems normal I guess and the beast father and son has been calling to know where I am. Actually when I left the house i had know where to go, so I slept in the city park I had my mini tent big enough for me and can shield me from the cold and rain. But four days back I came across a bedsit, and I opted for it since I had little savings though it didn't cost much per week. It's more secured than being alone in the open city park.

Lucky enough it's walkable to the company.

" Miss Moore these drafts needs adjustments" said the head of my design department, Miss Tim.

"Yes ma'am, I'll do that right away"

I took the designs and got busy, it's a princess dress but the initial draft was too plain lacking the vibrant elegant look. Thank goodness I normally bring my lunch when cooking to the company enabling me to save more. By the time I finished up the correction on the five drafts it was 6pm, I got up and went looking for miss Tim who as well came out of her office.

" Here it is Miss Tim" . I said giving her the draft she browsed through them and nods in approval.

"Good job Miss Moore" I got back to my desk to pack up for the day, I don't normally associate with my colleagues that much I have just simple pleasantries with them nothing more.

As I walked through the street going back to the bedsit a van suddenly pulled up besides me the door immediately opening, out of instincts I took to my heels running ahead not sure where to go. I kept running when I noticed the van coming my way, but unfortunately I ran into some thugs_ I pleaded with them to protect me from my pursuers.

" Who do we have here? Such a pretty kitten" one of them said

"Meow meow" someone else meow made the sound of a kitten ' ah, am roasted' I murmured, this is no surrender no retreat battle_ if I perish I perish.

" Let her go" said one of the men pursuing me

" And why, if I may ask" a thug asked back.

"She's mine" came the voice I'll never forget even in my grave, my so called father or perhaps a step father. He has found me am done for.

" Please don't let him take me, I'll go with you instead" I told the thug, who held unto my chin for few minutes before letting go.

" Maria Moore, how dear you turn your back on your father! You're a dead meat after this" he threatened as he and his men got into fight with the thugs.

I snicked out like a snail not daring to make a noise, I opened and got inside the first door I saw but never expected to come contact with the guy who interviewed me for my current job two weeks ago. Not wanting to be noticed I crawled up behind a sofa, today's event wasn't expected.

"When are you coming out from your hidding spot" said the voice, he saw me am finished. This is actually a private room in a night club but how did he see me he was engrossed kissing that girl. Then I heard soft steps coming my way,

" What brings you here Miss Moore, this place isn't safe you should be careful" he said above me.

" Please let me stay here for some time, I won't disturb you sir" I plead with him.

" Are you being chased?". He asked and I nod.

" Come with me" he said giving me his hands but I stared at him not knowing how to react.

Then he pulled me up leading us through some poorly lite up passage we turned in the left direction at every turn we made and this is making it the sixth turning but to my surprise we took the right turn which led us out to the open street.

" Sure you can get to your home from here Miss Moore" he said, funny how I still don't know his name.

" Thank you sir, I'll remember your kindness" I said and turned to leave

" Wait! join me, I'll drop you off" he said but I declined.

" I'll manage sir" I told him.

" Yeah I can see that" he said as he looked from my head to my foot then back again. I had to join him as I was truly exhausted, I gave him my address and in few minutes we got there.

"Thank you sir" I said to him and he nods just as he zoomed off.

I got inside the bedsit that's normally crowded at this time, because most people have returned from their daily hustle. Not worrying about dinner I got to my space and changed my now stained clothes into fresh ones then laid down to sleep.

With so much people occupying the five story building I felt safe unlike the city park.

I dozing off immediately my head hit the bed only to wake up late the next morning, having just twenty minutes left to prepare. I hurriedly got into the public restroom to wash up the previous day trouble and dressed up.

It's just two minutes before 7:30 but that was my imagination the actual time is 9:28, my direct boss was pissed off because I indirectly made the big boss to scold her.

"How do you explain your tardiness miss Moore, and to think you almost cost me my job. Now if you're not efficient enough you can as well use the exit" Miss Tim said

"Am sorry it won't repeat itself" I apologized.

" Better and if there be a next time you'll bring your resignation along" she said storming off.

I took a deep breath then walked to my desk, I was unable to go for lunch as I had drafts to amend.