Chapter 3 AMBUSHED

It was the weekend, and it was time for Camille to go to her mom and spend the weekend with her mum away from the cruel family.

"I'll be leaving to go spend the weekend with my mum,"Camille said, bowing her head.

"Ok,make sure you come early on Monday morning and before you come make sure you learn manners from your mum.Am I clear...??"Mrs Smith asked

"Yes ma"

"I'll miss you,"Zoe said, smiling.

"I'll make sure to come early,"she responded.

she was happy and hoped on the quiet street as the light shone brightly.

She had some money to spare and decided to get her mum a piece of jewelry and her favorite.

She got what she wanted and admired her choice of jewelry unknowingly she was traced and followed by some goons that were hired to rob her.

As she descended into a lonely corner, she was stopped by one of the goons and as she tried to run in the other direction, another goon appeared blocking her part completely.

"Please, please don't hurt me,"she said, shivering with tears.

"Shut up,and don't try to shout for help else we'll end your life"he said fiercely.

"If I've done anything wrong I promise not to repeat it ever again.Just let me go please"she muttered amidst tears.

"Beat her up and take all she has,"the first goon said to his mate.

"Yes of course and we could play some adult games"the second goon said grinning from ear to ear.

"Noo.., we weren't paid to that, let's just do what we were asked to do and leave quickly"he said disapprovingly

"C'mon, don't be like a kid, we'll get to satisfy ourselves for free,it's a win-win situation.We do the Job for them and get our own share"he said trying to gain approval of his mate.

"Are you sure that's a good idea...??"he asked.

"of course.Are you in or not"

'Fine,let's get it done quickly"he said

"Yes do it quickly,spread her legs"

As they were about to spread her legs,a bright light shone towards where they were and they scurried away thinking they were about to be caught but it was just a car passing by.

Tired, frustrated and weak, Camille dragged herself home but unfortunately she couldn't reach home,she collapsed and fainted along the road leading to her house.

Early the next morning, Zoe happened to go out for a jog , she was extremely exhausted and decided to take a five minute break.

Just as she was about to squat to catch her breath,she was scared almost to death by the horrible and horrific sight that met her eyes.Camille was lying almost lifeless covered in bruises and torn clothes.

"Oh my ... .this ... .this is Camille,who did this to her,"she said to herself, acting confused and fretting at the sight of how pitiful Camille looked.

She runs to and fro looking for help.

"Help,help me, somebody please help"she yelled, almost worn out by her shouting.

"No no..., I can't leave Camille to run out of breath"she said trying to muster courage and walk up to someone to help her.

She tried to get the attention of passers by but nobody paid attention to her until a guy who happened to be Joey's boyfriend recognized Camille right away.

"Oh my,what happened to her"he asked trying to lift Camille up

"I don't know, I just saw her lying here covered in bruises,"she said, covering her mouth with her hands as she felt she was about to have a panic attack.

"Oh God,we need to get her to the nearest hospital ASAP,her mum will be devastated if she hears of this,"he said, trying to wave down a taxi.

"Let's get her up quickly.Do you happen to know her,I heard you mention her mum"Zoe said trying to balance her emotions after goosebumps appeared on her skin.

"Oh yes, she's my girlfriend's best friend"

At the hospital, Camille was treated but she was worried about the hospital bills because all she had was collected last night.

"Thank you so much"she thanked Zoe moved to tears by the kindness Zoe showed her.

"I owe you two for saving my life"Camille said, turning her head the other way because she was now crying.

"C'mon Camille, anyone would do this.Besides,we can't watch you die"Zoe said full of pity

"Have you informed my mum?"she asked, suddenly recalling she was on her way home before she blacked out.

"Errrm.... actually we didn't"Joey's boyfriend said, clearing his throat and feeling guilty for not calling her mum.

"I'll just place a call to her immediately"he added, trying to step out but was stopped by Camille.

"Noooo...don't call her please.She won't be at peace if she learns what happened to me this way"Camille said abruptly stopping him from calling her mum.

She felt a sharp pain due to how she reacted just now.

"I'll let her know myself"Camille said, holding her head groaning In pain.

"I'll leave you two to talk while I go clear the hospital bills"Zoe said

"Zoe you don't have to"Camille said

"Of course I do,your things were stolen remember,so you have no money on you"Zoe added

"Thank you so much Zoe"Camille said, almost feeling like jumping on Zoe to give her a warm hug to show how grateful she is.

"It's no problem, Camille,"Zoe said and existed the hospital room.

Still covered in little bruises and not completely well, Camille was asked to resume work.

In the kitchen,she was feeling dizzy while preparing breakfast when Zoe entered.

"Hey Camille,how're you feeling?"she asked, concerned.

"Well there's just little improvement,and I have to say thank you once again for coming to my rescue"

"It's okay Camille"Zoe said smiling

"It's disheartening that you still have to work despite still having bruises.You're not supposed to be doing this, you're not fully recovered.Hold on"she said offering her a seat.

"Sit,let me assist you in making breakfast"Zoe added.

"No"Camille protested in a high pitched voice

"Mrs Smith wouldn't allow it"she said with the hairs on her body rising, scared that Mrs Smith might walk in.

"Is that why you I shouted? don't worry they're still all asleep so no one will know"Zoe said giggling.

"Are you sure?"Camille asked.

"Of course I am,"Zoe said, washing her hands at the sink ready to continue from where Camille had left off.

"Ok then,thank you"Camille said, taking the seat Zoe offered her.

Zoe finished preparing breakfast and washed her hands.

"Thank you so much Zoe,"Camille said, smiling.

"C'mon it's nothing,I just wanted to help.Now you dish the food while I go down before Mrs Smith comes in here"Zoe said leaving the kitchen.

"Ok then"she said, preparing to go serve breakfast.

"Camille.... what the hell is keeping you" Alexis shouted from the dining hall.

"I'm coming right now ma'am"Camille responded.

"Calm down my princess, you'll eat to your satisfaction"Mrs Smith assured Alexis.

"Sorry for delaying ma'am,"Camille said, serving breakfast.

"Hurry up"Mrs Smith said.

After serving the family of four, Camille went into her room to take a nap,the injuries were causing her severe pain and she was feeling frustrated.About laying down,she received a call from Joey.

"Hi girl"Joey said happily

"Hey hey"Camille said dryly.

"How're you doing?"Joey asked.

"I'm fine ,wassup"

"Well,I wanted to ask if you are home,I was just passing by the mall and got you your favourite snacks and fruits,also a pain reliever to alleviate your pain."

"Umm.... Joey....I I'm actually not home"

"What do you mean,where are you?"waiting to get a response.

"I'm at work,I've resumed already"Camille replied.

"What....why the hell would you do that,you're not fully well,do you want it to get worst"Joey yelled

"No,I just had to resume since Mrs Smith asked me to"

"The guts of that woman,why is she treating you this way"Joey said getting worked up.

"I don't honestly know honestly"Camille said calmly

"You're too calm Camille"Joey said

"What should I have done, challenge her and lose my job..???"she said, trying to reason with Joey.

"This is the reason I said you should join me,no one will be treating you this way"Joey said trying to persuade Camille knowing fully well it'll all be wasted effort.

"Joey, I've told you,I can't......"

"Sell your body blah blah blah,I got it"Joey said interrupting Camille and rolling her eyes".

"Thanks for checking up on me though,I'll talk to you later.Wanna take a nap,I'm having a splitting headache.

"You need it girl,stay safe and don't forget I love you"

"I love you too,"Camille responded, smiling.