CHAPTER 3
“Whenever I say you are a silly woman you think I’m being too harsh on you. Just take a look at yourself now and how you sound for telling me to help you get a glass of water. Am I the one to serve you?’
“But honey you were at the kitchen and I thought I could use your help.”
“You thought you could use my help? How stupid of you! Do I look like your maid?”
He moved closer to her and punched her in the face. He started beating her from every angle. Not giving her the least chance to escape. It felt like he wanted to kill her at that very moment.
Little Kelvin looked at his mother in pity but could not do anything to help her. The last time he tried, his father gave his young cheek a dirty slap without considering his age. He rushed from the scene to his bedroom where he cried his eyes out. His mother still received the beatings downstairs with no hopes of coming out of this particular one alive. Next thing was the blaring of police sirens then the police men in the room ordering Kelvin’s father to surrender. He had no choice, he was dragged to court for domestic violence and sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labor. Where is he now? He passed away after serving five years in prison.
Kelvin’s mother shrugged out of reminisce.
‘What if this is what my son has been doing to Rosa? That girl is too good to endure what I went through. Kelvin saw everything that happened in our home and if he took after his father then I must find a way of saving the poor girl. I will not let him kill someone’s child. But Kelvin is a decent man, he rescued me when his father almost killed me that night. He would not do that to the woman he loves so much. Lord please guide my children.”
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Rosa looked at the test result in her hand very pleased with herself. Soon she was going to be called a mother. She and the love of her life were about to start a family that she has always dreamt of. She did not hesitate to Call Kelvin who was so happy upon hearing the news. He was going to be a father. He had to be the best father for his kids to emulate him and also yearn to be a man like him or even be like him if they were boys.
On his way home after work, he bought his wife’s favorite meal and some flowers to congratulate and thank her for accepting to be the mother of his children. A thought crossed his mind about getting a maid for his wife since she was now pregnant. That would help him not to get angry and there would be peace.
While he was having a good time with his wife, he brought up the maid issue and she appreciated him for thinking about her welfare and that of the baby. She did not approve of getting the maid but he as usual, persuaded her into giving her consent. Looking at the bright side, she would have a little time to talk to her baby in the womb and also have someone to keep her company when Kelvin is not around.
“But babe don’t you think the workload will be too much at the hospital?”
“That is what I am paid for darling. I have to save lives.”
“I was thinking if you could take a break from your job and not stress yourself with any hard work.”
“I appreciate you dear but I can work.”
“ I know but I want to give you the best treatment that you deserve.”
“I see ‘soon to be daddy’ cannot wait to hold his baby. I’ll take a break from my job then.”
“Thank you so much baby. I promise you the best.”
“I know that.”
Living in the house with a new maid and not having to do anything affected Rosa in a way she did not like. She was the workaholic type who was always on the move. All she had to do now is wake up, eat, bath and sleep. She could also not voice out her displeasure because she feared her husband would get pissed and beat her as he usually does. As time went on, she became used to it even though she wished she was still working.
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