ALVANDIA'S GODDESS: SHE'S MINE

AUDREY

"Ouch! That hurts, you know." Audrey said to her brother Eben.

"Well, who cares? That's for not getting me the ice cream you promised."

"Well, who said I didn't get you the ice cream? Don't you believe in your big sis anymore? I was just pulling your legs."

"OMG, I love you so much, I'm sorry for hurting you...... "

"You know you can't hurt me, your fingers are so little, they can't even hurt a fly."

"That's a lie, you were Screaming in pain... Ouch that hurts." He said mimicking her.

"Screw you."

She said as he burst into an erupted laughter, Which made her join him instantly. Oh! how she dreaded his laughter, it was so crazy, that it made others join in and they might end up choking. They weren't done with their laughter when their mum Mrs Becky hopped in.

"Mum, good afternoon" Audrey and Eben greeted simultaneously, with a giggle.

"Mum... Where is your crutch?" Audrey said, visibly alarmed.

"I've told you countlessly mum, you need it. It will help you recover faster, the doctor said it not me."

"Baby, don't bother, I'm fine. I'm okay. I don't need that stick any longer, it's not convenient for me."

"Mum, I know, but you still gat to use it, no matter the cost."

"I'll try. Eben how was classes." Mrs Becky asked her son.

"Boring and scary as usual."

"Don't tell me you were bullied again"! Audrey screamed, staring at her brother.

"I was, but this time I was bullied with their tongues, i was tongue lashed. They rained insult on you, mum and Travis." That hurt more than anything else. He said with pain eminent in his eyes.

"Wow, those kids are something else. Someone has to deal with them." Audrey said with a red face.

She couldn't believe they would go that far. What she hated and couldn't bear is her family being insulted or dragged in the mud. She would fight to the end not minding who or what it is.

" Take it easy dear, please don't do something nasty." Her mum said.

" I don't care Mum, by the way Eben, here is the ice cream I got for you.

"Eben"! His mum screamed.

"Don't tell me you've been billing your sister. You know she dropped out of school just to take care of us and pay your school fees. She's working so hard just to place food on the table, try to appreciate than bill."

"But mum! It was just an ice cream I asked for, it doesn't worth anything."

"You're too little to understand, I don't want you to disturb her again. You're stressing her". Mrs Becky said while trying to find her breath.

"Mum, it's..." Audrey tried saying but was interrupted by her mother.

"Audrey, you don't have a say in this. I want you to stop it. You work too hard, look at you, so lean. I hardly recognise you. Its all my fault." She said bursting into tears.

"No, mum. It isn't neither is it Eben's, pls I'm not complaining, let him enjoy his childhood to his fullest." Said Audrey.

"Eben, go to your room, I'm bringing lunch, come on stop crying. Its okay.

"No it isn't. Why's my stuff always different? I'm the only kid that gets bullied in class, the kid without a friend, the bovine in class, all the other kids in my class eat this. But mum's always complaining. I wish Dad was around, he knew my favourites were ice cream, but mum's always depriving me of it." He said in tears, while running to the room he shared with his brother Travis, even before Audrey could say a word.

"Mum, you shouldn't have scolded Eben, that was too much. I said I wasn't complaining, now you've reminded him of dad, that's what I've been avoiding."

"I don't want him to stress you. The burden on your shoulder is already much." She said, while Audrey placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Come off it mum. Then why do you think I'm doing this? Don't worry mum it's okay, come on, sit, let me get you a glass of water, this must have stressed you out." Audrey said.

After making sure her mum was relaxed, she went ahead to prepare lunch, she needed to hurry back. It will soon be time for her shift as a waitress in the hotel. She doesn't want to be late on the first day of work.

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"Mum here, take this, my first pay from the cafe, I'd take my leave now." she said to her mum who was patting Eben's thick curly hair.

"Less, I forget, where's Travis? His dinner is in the ampulla. I'd return late today. So he better come back early and assist you."

"Well, he said he's going job hunting, I don't know why he isn't back yet."

"Mum, I hope you didn't give him any money, please don't tell me you did." Audrey said with shaky eyes.

"Well, he asked for transport fare, I couldn't say no."

"Mum! You and I know that he isn't going anywhere, rather he'd use the money to waste himself, and would return home drunk. He is ruining his life with those money."

"I couldn't say No."

"Mum, please I'm pleading, don't ever give him a dime anymore. I just hope, he doesn't turn out to be like dad. I'd take my leave now." She said, slamming the door behind her.

It is past five and she still has 3 more places to work in... Phew.... What a stressful life.

19 year old Audrey, is a school drop out. She couldn't continue education due to financial constraints. Her dad disappeared, last year and since then, she became the bread winner of the family, since her Elder brother Travis doesn't wanna do something useful with his life.

If you're searchingg for the definition of a workaholic, meet Audrey. She works at a mall, cafe, hotel, club and as a cook. I know, you might be wondering how she does it, well fortunately for her, she has shifts and they don't collide with the other.

Jeez, what's wrong? Are taxicab on strike? She thought as she frantically waited for a taxi. Eventually she found one, and madly hopped in.

"All Men's Hotel," she said to the driver, who nodded and ignited the engine. Jeez. Don't tell me, I'd be late on my first day at work. This isn't happening.

Grrrrrrrth..... . she groaned out of Frustration, making the driver turn . ..

"Ma, are you okay?" the driver had asked.

"Yes I'm fine, if you'd please, increase your cars velocity.

FRED

"Where do you think you're going?" Clara screamed, she was obviously seething anger.

"You can't leave me in this house alone, our daughter needs us." She added.

"Oh! you mean the one you don't know of? Do you know if she's dead or alive? Huh, a child which you don't care of its existence?"

"Look! Clara, if you don't leave, then I would. I don't want to see your face right now. Its obvious that there isn't an atom of love in this relationship." Fred said, grabbing his keys.

"Oh! So you knew that. But you consented on Marrying me. We're now legally married and you're saying that there's no atom of love. I'm sorry, I've come to stay." Clara said, stubborness seen Cleary over her face.

"What did you say?" The shock on his face couldn't be compared to anything.

"You heard me Fred. I've come to fulfil my duty as a wife and a mother."

"Don't you dare say that, you're a prostitute. Are you tired of having affairs and sexual escapades? Don't you dare call yourself my wife, I don't ever want to see you close to my daughters. " Fred said, trying to control his Anger. Sometimes, he wonders why their path crossed. Nature had treated him badly.

"Our daughter you mean?" Clara said with a smirk.

"What exactly do you want? Why are you here?"

"I need you, I want you back. I was so blind and foolish for leaving." Clara said acting sexy.

"Seems you don't have anything important to say, I'm leaving."

"Fred is late, do I disgust you that much that you can't even stand my presence?

Rather than replying her, he walked out of the house with his body guards behind him. He got to his garage and was about hoping in, when he found that his guards were with him.

"I want to be alone, it's time for you guys to rest." he said to them.

"Our Lord, we can't leave you alone, it's late. We've gat to always be by your side." His personal guard said.

"Don't bother, it's okay. I just want to be alone.

"Sir, we really can't, we can't let you leave the house alone, it's late."

"I'd be alright. If you really want me to be safe, make sure that bitch leaves tomorrow, and that she nevers sets her eyes on Eva and Eve till she departs."

He said as he got in the car and zoomed out, well he had no destination in mind right now. Normally, he would have gone to his hotel or one of his numerous houses, but he felt otherwise. He decided to just drive round the city, not minding the dangers.

AUDREY

She hurriedly walked into the Hotel, after passing through a tight security. She needed this work badly, the pay is triple of what she receives from working as a cook, at the cafe, club and the mall. This place was so big, this is a dream come true. She said as she was directed to meet the head.

It was obvious that she was intrigued in the place. She just couldn't hold her surprise, she had never seen a place so big and screaming wealth.

"We're here," the security said to her, snapping her out of her thoughts.

"I'm sorry," she said to the girl she almost bumped into.

"Thanks" she said to the officer, as she knocked and patiently waited for the head chef permission.

"You can come in." A hoarse voice said from the room.

She opened the door to see a huge man, sitting.

"Good day sir"

"I guess you're...."?

"Audrey" she replied

" You're late, do you have an explanation for that,?"

"No sir, I don't, I'm sorry."

"In this hotel, we don't condole such behaviour, wasn't it stated clearly in the file you filled? "

"It was."

"We stick to our rules."

"Let this not repeat itself again. Normally, I would have fired you, or cut your pay, but I don't know why I'm leaving you." He said.

"Thank you sir"

"You're a temporary worker right?"

"Yes sir"

"Alright, you'd be working for 4 hours. You'd see a security at the door, he'd give you the directions to the kitchen. you'd get your uniforms and badge there."

On getting to the kitchen all she could do was Wow. The place was so indescribable. She could see the other cooks, and waitress working like bees.

"Hey, newbie, a voice called out to her".

She turned and headed to the direction, a slender woman with a pale and scary face beckoned on her.

"I'm in charge here. My name is Genevieve, These are your uniforms." She said walking out.

"Hey!" a girl called out to her. She remembered her, she's the girl she had bumped into on her way to the office.

"Hi, I'm jasmine, we met earlier".

"Yeah, hello, I'm Audrey, sorry for bumping into you earlier."

"No, it doesn't matter."

"Temporary worker?" Audrey asked

"Yeah, you?"

"Same."

"Don't, mind that, she's always like that." Jasmine said.

"Jasmine!" Mrs Genevievecalled out.

"Table 105 and 106."

"Audrey, Table 09 and 10." Now! She said with an eye roll.

"Well, I think we would part now" jasmine said with a sad eye.

"Don't worry, we would have a lot of time to ourselves after this. " Audrey said.

"I hope so" Jasmine said with a sad eye as she went for the orders.

Audrey, had served about 25 tables. She was assigned to the first row, that was from table 1-50.

It wasn't an easy work as men and women from all work of life trooped into the Hotel. It got her wondering if it was actually a Hotel,meant for men. It seemed the name wasn't effective.

The order was getting much. She found it strange for a hotel cafeteria to be crowded. Seems the work isn't as easy as she had thought. carrying a glass of milk and strawberry juice, she headed towards table 15, she wasn't comfortable with her uniform, her shoe wasn't exempted. It's not like she's a pornstar or an air hostess. Ewwwww, she can't wait to get back to her comfortable clothes. With this thought in mind and a bright smile on her face, she walked to serve her orders, when she suddenly tripped, emptying the contents of the tray on a big mouthed, spoilt rich kid, who immediately screamed attracting everyone's attention to the scene.

"I'm sorry, I really am." She said to the kids mother, as she bent to clean the child.

" Don't you touch him with your filthy hands" the mother screamed and in the process of protecting her child from the clumsy Audrey, pushed her off the stairs.

Just like the movies, when ever you're close to death, your life is gonna play before you slowly. She prepared herself for the worst, it's either she's going to die or break a leg, cause she's going down.

The thought of her mum and brothers immediately came to her. How would they react when the news of her death get to them? She never wants them to feel sad.

Bracing herself for death, she landed with a loud thud, but surprisingly, nothing happened, she couldn't feel any pain.

Wait! Is she in dead already? Has she made it to heaven? All this thoughts kept running in her mind.

She laid still on the soft thing she fell on, scared of getting up, when she heard a groan beneath her.

Turning round, to see what that was, her breath immediately seized.

Her mouth became dry instantly, she knew he could feel the vibration from her. What's she seeing?

"What's he doing here? She don't know but he seems so familiar, is her mind playing a trick on her? That perfect oval face. Blue eyes, she continued staring, lost in his beauty, when he cleared his throat, jerking her out of the numerous thoughts that clouded her mind.

CHAPTER TWO

BEN'S POV

Wow! So Earth can be this cool. I just arrived Earth from Alvandia.

It might be surprising to you, but this is my first time on Earth, and I already have loyal men, thanks to dad and my powers.

Joe, my private investigator, had given me the address of a hotel in town, and I decided to go pass the night there.

Wow, this is exactly what I love. I love the sight of half naked girls.

After checking in, I decided to go and feed my eyes with the nice Earthly ladies body.

I continued staring at them, when I felt my powers jerk, is something wrong? I wondered to myself, when I saw her falling... Going down like an angel.

Who's she? I don't know, but I felt so drawn to her, with the speed of lightning, I ran and grabbed her before she could heat her head on the tiled floor.

I stared at her beautiful face, she seemed lost in mine. Not a word, rather she kept staring like she had seen a ghost.

"Hey" I said clearing my throat while she jerked up.

"I'm sorry" She said apologetically as she got of my body.

"I'm deeply sorry" She added as I saw tears build up in her eyes.

"No, don't be apologetic, you did nothing wrong. At least I'm glad I saved a beautiful damsel. By the way what happened? Where you pushed?"

"No, I slipped" She lied immediately. Does she have to lie? I've already read her mind, and I know she was pushed. Well that's not my business. She's beautiful and I need to get down on her. She might be the first girl on earth for me to get down with.

"My name is Bennett, Ben for short, it's nice meeting you." I said stretching out my hand for a hand shake, while I gave a sexy smile.

"Same here, it's nice to meet you, thanks for saving my ass. " She said taking my hand.

"Yeah, don't mention. Every gentle man ought to do that, by the way, you haven't told me your name." I said to her.

"Oops, I'm Audrey," She said giving a light smile.

"If you'd please excuse me, I need to get my order." She said walking away.

"It seems she's scared of me or something. Is it obvious that I'm not from around here?" I thought.

Well that's the least of my problem.

I need five days to get the goddess hand. That's really a short period of time, but first, I need to have fun. I beckoned on my investigator, who also works as my guard.

"I want you to find who that girl is. I wanna know every single detail of her okay?"

"Yes sir, anything else,?" He asked.

"No." I said as he walked away.

I headed straight to my room and walked round the balcony while I stared at the starless sky.

"Mum, Dad, thanks for putting a lot of faith in me. This is a promise, I'm gonna come back safely with the cure. But first, you gat to see the girls on earth, they're very irresistible, just give me a day to have fun. Earth isn't as bad as you thought, I just arrived, and found its a nice place to be in. I won't fail you." I said, though they can't hear me.

For some time now, my mind has been drifting to the lady Audrey. There is a strange Aura round her, a strange scent was lingering round her that I can't tell and I feel drawn to her. Is this love at first glance? Like what they say on earth?

Where are my manners? Seems I dropped them at Alvandia. A little introduction would help.

I'm the crown prince to the Alvandia Kingdom. Our city has been under a curse for some decades by a Goddess, and it came to manifest in my time.. Every hour that passes ten lives are taken, either kids or our livestock, our water is blue and poisonous, the leaves are dying. Factually, Alvandia is in darkness. The place were butterflies and child lingers about, is no more.

The Oracle was summoned and it was made known that the cure for the land, was to take hold of the evil goddess who cursed the land, sacrifice her, and place her pale hands on the land for cleansing.

Well as the heir to the throne, the responsibility fell on my shoulders and it came with great joy. It has always been my dream to come to earth, despite the stories I was told when I was a kid. I had always yearned to come here. I couldn't wait to taste their girls, cause from the stories I heard when I was a kid, their ladies are sexy, attractive and easy to get.

Its obvious that I'm a play boy, I'm going to enjoy myself to the fullest. Think whatever you wanna think, you might say I'm leaving my people to die, but No! I know what I'm doing. A month on planet Earth is a day in my kingdom, so why don't I enjoy while I'm still here?

Alvandia knows that the crown prince is a play boy, Yeah! It isn't something to brag of, but I'm proud of it. There are 36 states in Alvandia, and I've had sex with 98% of our ladies. Don't tell and it will stop on earth.

That has been my biggest dream.

I'm gonna see who's good in bed, Alvandia or Earth. I said with an evil laughter.

When my mind and eyes suddenly went blank, it seemed I was overpowered by sleep.

FRED'S POV

"Who would be calling by this time, isn't it late already?",

I said as I pulled my car and picked the phone which had rung countlessly.

"Gosh, I hope it isn't Clara, that bitch" I said picking the phone to find it was my friend calling. What! Eric? Why would he call by this time, isn't it late enough?

"Hello brother, what's up?" He said with a jovial tone.

"Guy, as it stands right now, I'm not okay"

"Yeah, I know, Clara called, she's in town, and I know you two don't agree."

"She's a bitch and I can't let her near my kids, by the way where are you? Its so loud over there."

"Oh, yeah, I know you don't like stuff like this, but you got to come over and drink it out, the pain Clara caused, there's a new club in town. ELLAS.

"You know, I don't go to such places" I said with a groan.

" So you'd prefer being alone on the road, than sharing your pain with a brother over a bottle of wine,?" He said convincing me.

That's Eric for you, he's very good at convincing, that's why he had lain with numerous girls. He's a big time playboy. Eric is my best friend or should I say brother? We grew up together, so that bond has always been there. Erick is as fucking wealthy as I am, we have some similarities, like our striking resemblance. We're so cute, that girls wanna commit suicide if they don't have us. Luckily for them, Eric was always available. Left to only me, they would die with their feelings.

The only lady I ever loved and would continue to love is dead. The one who brought me out of my shell, and I don't think I'd love another woman, cause they're like underwears. They don't have any value. I'd make sure my daughters don't grow to be like them.

Eric has been a player since grade 3. It wasn't strange hearing him talk of a new club in town. He's always aware of that. Well, that's the least of my problem.

Right now, I need to clear my head. I arrived the club and WoW, it was worth it. Eric wasn't exaggerating, the place is fucking nice. I walked in and it wasn't long before I found Eric, with girls flocked round him. I walked up to him with a gloomy face.

"O my God, the king is here, come over here bro, I missed you so much. What's up with the face?" He asked with so much concern. Nudging the ladies to leave.

"Clara is making my life miserable" I said while he burst into laughter.

"How's this funny? Why are you laughing? "I asked with so much pain evident on my face.

"This is all your fault, why wouldn't I laugh."He said as he went into another round of laughter. While I stared at him, with gloom evident on my face.

"Come on bro, if only you'd listened. I told you not to sign the deal, but you never wanted to be a looser and you went ahead to accept the proposal".

"But, you know, Clara and I disliked the other, we just had to do it for the benefits, by the way, the certificate was fake. She ought to leave 3 months after our wedding, that was the agreement."

"Yeah, I know that was the agreement, not till she duped you by tricking you to have sex with her and viola, she had a baby."

"Do you have to remind me of my predicament? Clara is a bitchy Witch."

"A bitch is your baby's mama." He said going into another set of laughter.

"You need a new woman in your life. You need to move on with life. But rather, you act dump. Anna is dead and isn't coming back to us. As you can see, I've moved on with life, she's been dead for three years bro. You got to do something meaningful with your life. You need a woman who would help take care of the girls." He continued.

"Look at you, to make matters worst, you don't let the maid or anybody touch them. You bathe them, feed them, dress them up etc. You're wearing out. Its time to search for a woman, even if she isn't up to Anna. You need help."

I sat still staring at him as those words hit me down. Anna is also his sister. I'm surprised at how fast he had moved on with life, like he said, it's been three years, I lost my Anna to the cold hands of death, and there isn't a day, I don't think of her. I can say, the only thing keeping me from ending this life are my beautiful Angels. Especially, Anna's baby my Eva and little Eve from the witch Clara. I'm scared sometimes, I fear that, Eve will turn out to be like Clara. I hope it wouldn't be so.

"Brother! Are you okay?" Eric said as he snapped his fingers to bring me back to reality.

"Yeah, just ruminating on what you said. I'm not complaining, I love taking care of my girls. That shouldn't be my problem, by the way, stop acting so cocky. Anna was also your sister."

"You said it yourself guy, was and not is. She's dead and gone for good. You and I know how much I loved Anna. I could even sacrifice my life for hers, but I've moved on, you gat to do that also.

You get!

Anna also wants that for you and the kids. The way a man raises a kid and the way a lady does differs a lot. Anna wants you to live your life to the fullest. Build it. I know wherever she is, she wouldn't be happy seeing what you've turned out to be." He said while I burst into tears.

"That is too....too, mu..much for me to bear. I said choking."

"I understand. He said patting me. Do this for my niece and Eve. You gat to rethink, before you loose them."

"I won't loose them,, my main concern is getting Clara out of that house. I said wiping my tears."

"Well, I think I have an idea."

"And what's that?"

"Clara looks like a lady that's moved with jealousy, so I think you should get a mistress."

"A mistress? How would that help?"

"Don't worry, just get one and check out her reactions. If she doesn't leave, I'm gonna give you my 2nd best company, but if she does, you will. Okay?"

"If that's a bet, I'm in, but you gat to find a lady for me. One with the characteristics of Anna." I said while he went hysterically with laughter.

" What's so funny, huh?"I asked.

"Don't worry, it's Anna, I'd find for you." He said in between laughter, while I smacked my lips.

CHAPTER THREE

SATRUN'S TERRITORY

"It's time we strike, the sleeping dog has lain too low and the cat has bitten more than it can chew." The priestess of Sarantu's valley said.

"We can't take this any longer, we've got to fight for what belongs to us."

"Damatris!"she said beckoning on her daughter.

"I'd be sending you to the planet Earth. You need to bring back our goddess. Alvandia has done their worst. The curse is getting strong with each passing day. We need the goddess, she's the Antidote to this curse " The priestess Said in a breathe, When a messenger ran in.

"Mother, I was informed by my fellow that the crown prince Bethuliami, from Alvandia kingdom, just arrived Earth, he has already gathered accomplice there, and is headed to a hotel to spend the night, But fortunately, he has decided to use a day for fun, Evey hour that passes here is very vital as it's equal to a day on a earth. Damatris needs to leave quickly, and she should go with her accomplice from our kingdom. The battle ahead will be a strong one." Said the curvy messenger.

"Thank you vidanus, you can leave now. Haranus and Praytus, come with me. Damatris and her accomplice needs to be prepared for the journey. " The priestess said as she tried walking off.

"Mother, can I have a word with you?" Damatris asked.

"What's it? Are you scared of the mission?"

"No, mother, not that! I'm proud of it. I just want to go to earth alone, accomplices would be a great distraction to me."

"You can't do that. You need them by your side. Two are better than one."

"Come off it mum. That would be a disgrace to the Saturn's territory, saranta's valley in particular. The crown prince Bethuliami went to earth alone and made his accomplices, why can't I? Or are you indirectly saying that Alvandia's stronger than us? "

"No, dear, not at all, seems you have a very good point. Your wish is granted. You'd go alone to get the goddess. But if worst comes to worst, I'd send for help."

"Mother, thank you."

Damatris was cleansed and purified, her powers were tripled. The feminotes all donated a piece of their coral beads to her for protection.

"Mothers!

Mother Hudrab, Mother Gustav, Mother Nehelity and Mother Fredugu. The awaited day has arrived, our goddess will soon arrive. The road isn't smooth, may your spirit guide and be with our daughter who is about to embark on this journey." The priestess prayed.

As expected, the portal opened. It was a thing of joy for the young maidens. History had it that the portal had opened once in its own existence. And that was when the goddess left. Since then, it has refused to open up for anybody, not even the first set of women that went in search of the goddess.

"Damatris, you have five days to get the goddess and the cure. May our mothers be with you."

Aided by the priestess, she climbed the rocks leading to the portals. With a final kiss from her mother and a good bye, she walked in, while the portal closed behind her.

AUDREY'S POV

What was wrong with me back there? that guy had looked so familiar, and why was I acting strange round him? I don't know why he feels strange to me, there's something weird about him. That isn't my main concern now, I need to device a plan of saving my job. One thing I've learnt is keeping myself in check, when it comes to my customers.

I found my way to the kitchen to get my orders, only to find everyone staring at me with blazing eyes. Wow, why this look? I usually get this in school. What has Audrey done again I thought as I walked in to meet Jasmine, Seems she was the only one that doesn't care about what's going, as I walked towards her, I could see a bright smile lit up her face.

"What's going on here?" I asked her in bewilderment.

"Did, anybody die?"

"I saw everything that occurred girl." She said whispering in my ears.

"You didn't do well at all. If I was to be the one, I would have thought her a lesson, not minding my job, if it's at risk or not. "

"Oh! You saw that?"

"Of course, I did. Everybody saw that. You were really embarrassed, but you know, no one accuses the wealthy ones."

"Yeah and customers are always right." I added as we gave a little laugh.

Suddenly there was a little uproar, when Mrs Genevieve, the Assistant chef walked in, wearing a frown. She walked directly to me and gave me a slap. I knew right from the start that she never liked me.

"You witch! What have you done?" She screamed.

"What have I done? I ought to ask you that. What have I done to receive that slap?"

"Tell me why I wouldn't give you another one? Just your first day here and you've already caused a lot of trouble. Aren't you ashamed? You can't get free with this again. The head let the first one slide and if he let this, I won't. I'm gonna make your life miserable." She said directly in my face while I tried to be conscious, her mouth smelt of garlic, ginger and some other mixtures. Eeeew, it smelt badly.

Rather than Jasmine scampering away, she came closer, not withstanding the presence of Genevieve and whispered in my ears.

"If I were you, my fist would have landed on her ugly face."

While miss Genevieve stared at Jasmine with contempt. It seems jasmine is really a pain in their Ass, she's been walking for over five months.

"Ma, the head chef needs the presence of the defaulter." A skinny cook said as she tiptoed away.

"Good. I wish you luck." She said ironically, while she cat walked away.

"I wonder why some strange humans wear heels to the kitchen. Like are you trying to seduce the pot or the food?" Jasmine said. While I burst into laughter.

"Don't be scared okay. Its gonna be alright. I'd be out here waiting for you." She said. While I walked out.

I had a big smile on my face, there wasn't a sign of defeat as I walked to the office. I held my head so high, but deep down, I've been broken down. All isn't well down there.

I walked in without any permission. Does it actually matter?

"Have your seat Audrey." He said to me as I stepped in.

Oh my gosh, you won't believe who I saw, the ugly looking lady who almost killed me and her bull dog she calls a child. They were all seated.

"Mtcheew," I hissed as I saw them.

I don't know how, but I did hiss. Strange, Maybe it was because she tried killing me I guessed. Cause it was so strange for me to hiss at people, Or is jasmine affecting me? I thought with a chuckle.

"You sent for me." I said to the chef.

"Yeah. I guess you've met this good looking woman over here......." Frankly speaking, the moment he said that, I wished I had a drink, so I could choke on it. Just like they did in the movies.

Did he just say beautiful?

Its so glaring that she is ugly. Coupled with her pale face and green lip stick.

" She reported that you nearly killed her child and....." That immediately threw me off, did she just lie?

"Is that what she said?" I interrupted with a shaky voice. I can be arrested for that. That would be an attempted murder.

"Young lady. Will you let me finish at least? I haven't even said a......" He tried saying but was interrupted by the ugly lady.

".... Will a murderer let you complete your statement? I wonder why this good hotel hired a lunatic, with no home training. This is degrading. I need to see the manager. This lady needs to be fired, if she isn't, I'll promise to post this online and watch the hotel close down".

Hmm, why are some people just wicked? She tried to kill me and now she's trying to make me loose my job? By the way, her English isn't well composed. How can a lunatic be educated?

I stared at her child, while the argument was on going and found him sitting comfortably on the couch, with a gum in his mouth, in his right was a high priced phone.

Hmm, is this how wealthy people behave?

"Ma, it hasn't gotten to that extent of involving the management or the press, please calm down."

"Don't tell me to calm down, I won't calm down till she leaves this place. Just look at my baby, he's traumatized by what she did."

Immediately she said those words, the once jovial bull, threw the phone in his hands and burst into tears. Despite the situation I found myself, I laughed out loud, because it was so funny. Seeing the phone break and him crying made me laugh till my stomachache hurt. Such pretence.

The crying excalated when the phone broke. I wonder if it was still pretence or the pain of the broken phone. I continued laughing till his mother joined in. At that moment, I wished badly for Eben. I laughed till my stomach hurt while the head stared with a straight face.

"You Witch!" She yelled as she charged towards me and began pulling my hair.

"Ouch! Ma you're hurting me, pls let me go." I cried in pains.

"You low life fool. Who do you think you're to mock us? Shame to the whore that begat you."

What! I pushed her backwards and hoped what I heard was wrong.

"What did you say?"

"Oh, so you're also deaf? Well, I think I need to say it in a plain language. I wish you were not born, you product of a leaking condom. Your mum was really a big time prostitute huh. People like her are the ones spoiling our country."

Wow! That was the height of it. I couldn't take it anymore.

"How dare you!" I screamed as I dished out what I learnt from the Chinese movies on her face.

"You can treat me anyhow you like, but don't you involve my family in it."

Blinded with fury, I hit her face countlessly and noticed that she had lost some of teeth. That was the least of my problem. She made me mad and would get it from me today.

I imagined my poor mother at home with her crutch and that triggered my anger. I continued heating her till she passed out. But I didn't care. I found myself in my world. She just became the punching bag I wished for. She asked for it and got it from me.

I came to realisation when I heard the direful scream of her son and an oink.

I stopped heating her realising what I just did. She was bleeding from her mouth and nostrils. I tapped her unconscious body.

" Hello ma, please get up, I didn't mean to this to you". Oh no she isn't moving, have I killed her? While I was panicking, the oink was getting intense.

I turned round, only to see the chef, struggling out of his seat.

Oops, I never noticed it. He wasn't chubby, he's an obese guy. I watched him struggle to get out of his seat, I knew he was doing that to call 911 or security, but the more he struggled, the more he gasped for air.

I didn't have an option than to go assist him before he passes out.

After helping him off the sit, nobody told me, what else needed to be done.

I immediately, took my heels. I ran head over heels outside the office.