Chapter 2 THE RAPE

« Esteban what are you doing in my room like this ? But am I dreaming or what? » I asked

« Speak less loudly Ericka. Do not wake others. In fact, I don't really know what's happening to me anymore. I just want to make love with you. It will seem strange to you but know that it is done elsewhere. » said Esteban.

As I was about to scream with all my strength, my older brother lunged at me .I struggled to push him away but he was stronger than me. Unfortunately, I could not avoid the worst. I got raped by my own brother. Esteban really slept with me this night. A few hours after his act, he withdrew from my room. I had only one desire and that was to kill myself because I couldn't imagine being in such a situation.

¶ THE DAY AFTER ¶

I couldn't close my eyes all night. After being raped by Esteban, sleep is totally gone. Unfortunately, I couldn't tell anyone. It was so weird and shameful to tell my parents that Esteban raped me. I didn't know what to do.

Indeed, it was 8:30 am and I was still locked in my room. A moment later, someone knocks on my door. It was my mother. And since I wanted to be alone for the moment, I didn't allow her to enter my room.

« Sweetheart, are you still sleeping? It's 8:30 a.m. and your brothers are already at work. What are you still doing at home at this hour? Open this door for me please. » She said after noticing that I wasn't reacting.

Not knowing what to answer, I remained lying on my bed, keeping my composure. My mother, on the other hand, could not stand my silence. She then breaks down the door to my room.

¶ CHRISTELLA ¶

I was very worried about Ericka and needed to know what was going on with her. After kicking down her bedroom door, I find that there was enough blood on her bed.

« What happened to you my dear? » I asked

Instead of answering my question, Ericka was crying. I approached her to understand what was wrong.

« Stop crying my dear. What happened ? » I added

« Mom it's... it's....it's...... » Said Ericka by crying

« What? Did someone do this to you? Who are you talking about my darling? Don't hesitate to talk to me. » I said

After my statement, Ericka takes a deep breath for a while and then replies:

« Esteban did this to me mum. He raped me last night. »

« The same Esteban? Your older brother? » I asked.

After my astonishment, Ericka told me the whole scene. I was very angry. This time Esteban went too far. He crossed the line by raping his own sister.

« But how can he do such a dirty thing to you? » I asked, staring at my daughter.

While I was trying to understand Esteban's actions, Ericka was crying nonstop. A moment later, I helped my daughter out of bed and then took her to the shower.

« Wash yourself my darling . Then we'll go to see a doctor. » I said.

« Ok mom. And thank you very much. » Ericka replied.

« Don't thank me sweetie. You are my daughter and I must watch over you. » I said

While she washed, I cleaned her bed.At the end of her bath, I served her a hot coffee and then we went to a private hospital. I normally had to go to the presidential palace because we have a political meeting with the President of the Republic but I have already informed a colleague that I will be absent. I didn't want to leave my daughter alone in this situation.

¶ AN HOUR LATER AT THE HOSPITAL ¶

I was sitting in the waiting room while my daughter was being checked. There were a few bodyguards with me to ensure our safety. Several minutes later, the doctor who was taking care of my daughter comes to me.

« Hello Madam Minister. It is an honor to welcome you to our premises today. However, I'm sorry for what happened to your daughter. I just hope she knows her attacker? » asked the doctor

« Hello doctor. Right now, I can assure you that I'm frustrated. » I answered

« Don't worry Madam. I understand you perfectly. Your daughter is in good hands and I can assure you that she is fine now. » said the doctor.

« Can I see her ? » I asked

« Yes madam you can see your daughter but currently she is sleeping. » answered the doctor.

« Okay doctor and thank you very much. » I answered

« Don't thank me Madam. I'm just doing my job. However, do not delay in filing a complaint against her attacker. » said the doctor.

« Thank you for your advice doctor. But don't worry about that. I manage the situation. » I replied.

After talking with the doctor, I went to the family airline to speak with Pablo. I wanted to know his opinion on what Esteban did to his sister Ericka. PABLO is the wisest of the family. Whenever a family member has problems, we go to them for advice. I already have my own idea of ​​what I'm going to do at Esteban, but first I'd like to know Pablo's opinion.

¶ Carlos PASOLINI ¶

I am disappointed to see that our children do not notice the efforts that their mother and me make for them. If today I am an influential man in Europe it is thanks to everything I have accomplished so far.

First, I moved to Rome from the 90s. I first worked as a driver and then I opened a cafeteria. I worked a lot to get my family out of poverty and today I am very rich. All these successes do not depend solely on me but on the collective work that I have done with my wife Christella. When I look at our journey and I observe the way our children are behaving today, I sometimes question myself. The most stupid of my children is the eldest Esteban. He has no ambition and always acts abnormally. I can't understand it. His only desire is to spend money and sleep with any girl he pleases. Despite the efforts their mother and me make to bring him to his senses, he doesn't want to change. Unlike him, Pablo knows what he wants to do with his life. He is so adorable and rigorous that I let him manage the majority of my businesses. Pablo obviously leads our family's airline, but he also has the power to lead all my other businesses. Esteban and Ericka always report to him. He is the CEO of all my companies. Even our shareholders are very satisfied with the job he is doing. His only flaw is that he is stubborn and he never smiles. At one point, I almost thought he was gay because he didn't like hanging out with women. But afterwards I learned that he had been the victim of a romantic disappointment.

However, Lucas MALDINI, one of my friends and business associates, also loves Pablo's characters. So he let me know that he would like his daughter marries my son. I analyzed the situation and noticed that it was a good idea. This wedding will bring good to the MALDINI family and to ours, but the problem is that Pablo does not agree. Despite the opportunities that this wedding contains, Pablo does not intend to change his mind and that saddens me.

¶ PABLO ¶

Today is another day and I managed to come quickly to the office. Since being named CEO of all the family businesses, I strive to be the first in the office and the last to leave. I was working on a file when suddenly my mother came into my office without knocking on the door. The way she looked at me scared me.

« What are you doing here Mom? You should be at the palace right now or am I wrong? And besides, why are you looking at me like that? » I asked

« Where is your brother Esteban?" I called him when I came to see you and he replied that he was here with you. » replied my mother.

« Esteban is not here mum. Besides, I haven't seen him yet today. He must be in his office. Besides, you know him perfectly. You don't always have to believe what he tells you. If you go see him in his office and he's not there then that means he's out having fun like always. » I answered

« What ? He's going to have fun one morning while everyone else is working? Anyway, if he comes here, tell him to call me because I need to talk to him urgently. » said my mother

« Is there a problem ? » I asked

« Yes there is a serious problem Pablo. I was planning to tell you about it too, but I changed my mind at the last minute. Stay out of it. » replied my mother.

She automatically goes out of my office after her words. I wanted to insist on knowing what was going on but I have too much work to do. So I got back to work quickly.

¶ AT THE MALDINI HOME ¶

¶ MARINA ¶

Yesterday's party was a great success. My father Lucas MALDINI didn't want to organize a big event but I forced him. Then I took care of the whole organization. Things went well but the only disappointment I had was the way Pablo behaved. He spent the whole evening avoiding me. I tried to have a conversation with him but it was impossible. Still, I love him and can't wait to marry him.

Indeed, since the day I met him, my life had another meaning. I immediately asked my father to tell Pablo's family about me. I've never tried to flirt with a man, but with Pablo it would be different. I was ready to do anything to make him fall in love with me. Even if I have to take seduction lessons, I will.