Courtney


I squared my shoulders and lifted my head "I need a gun"
He laughed, the others following suite.
I removed my hoodie letting my hair loose. He knows I'm a lady besides my hair is itching.
I moved closer to his table and used my palm to hit the table.
"See this mark in my neck?" I tilted my neck to side for him to see. "It's the result of rape."
He clenched his fist immediately, the laugh died on his lips. I was angry now, how could they laugh at me.
"In one week, he has raped me fifteen times. I don't want to feel helpless like I once did. This man kept me in a dark room since I was eight years old. I finally escaped when I was twenty" I couldn't stop the angry tears that streamed down my face " I thought I was free from the man that brutally killed my parents in front of a eight year old me. I was disgusted at myself for years, I don't want to feel useless again. I want to kill the bastard and put an end to all this, I want to avenge my parents death."
Div stood up, his veins pulsing angry "where's this son of a b**ch? Let me teach him a lesson myself"
"No" I shook my head "I want to do it myself"
"Your name?"
"You can call me Nora or Courtney"
"You're a lady, you shouldn't use a gun"
"Tell me something I don't know"
"Still, you shouldn't."
"Whether you give me the gun or not it won't change anything. I'm still going to kill him, I only wanted it to end quickly"
"Okay Nora, I'll give you the gun for free . If you need my help, call me" he slid his card to me and brought out a gun.
He clicked the safety on and gave me the gun.

I felt hope, I was happy. A drug Lord helping me.
"Thank you" I said softly and left without a backward glance.
Div
"Follow her" I said to two of my boys "let me know where she lives and one of you should stay put and tell me if you notice anything suspicious"
"Why boss?" One of them asked
"She picked my interest, I love her fearless spirit. The first woman to dare enter my office. That's something to celebrate."


Donald
"What's the relationship between you and Courtney?" I asked, his eyes dimmed instantly
"What did she tell you?" He asked.
"Nothing"
"Then why do you seem angry?"
"Tell me Uncle, do you know Courtney?"
"Guess you have to know then" he sighed and sat, motioning for me to sit too.
"First her name is Nora. I met her when she was in high school. You know how high school students are, always full of energy." He looked pained
"Nora and I began dating after we met in an event" he continued " One day, she told me she was pregnant, that her parents would kill her if they find out. I told her I was ready for anything, begged her not to abort the baby but she did, she killed my baby without an ounce of regret."
Tears burned in my eyes, is Courtney that cruel.
"I promised myself to avenge my baby. I was surprised when I met her here working for you. She pleaded for you not to know anything too"
"So is that why she's fidgety around you?"
"What do you expect? She killed my child, now she's avoiding me."
"Can't believe she didn't tell me anything from the onset."
"Don't let her know I told you please, she might run away then"
"Sure Uncle, you can trust me" I stood up and left his room disappointed.

Courtney


I was so happy the most feared Drug Lord in the state was helping me, that I walked in through the front door instead of my room window, smiling happily.
"Where are you coming from?" Donald asked, looking at me with an expression I thought would never been directed at me, anger and disgust.
"Can't you answer?" Simon glowered at me.
"None of your business" I replied calmly and went to my room. They're not going to kill my joy.
What's with Donald anyway?
I fell back on the bed, looking at the ceiling. I had done away with my disguise before I entered.
I heard a knock on my door and sat up quickly "come in" I shouted to the person.
"Can you quit glaring at me? What did I do this time to get you angry?" Donald has been standing on the door frame for over ten minutes without talking.
"I can't believe this Nora, I can't believe you didn't tell me anything. I was beginning to trust you, thought you were different and understood me better but no, you're just a two faced bitch. Simon requires your presence, he wouldn't be eating with us again same as me. Don't prepare my food again or help with anything that involves me. You'll be serving Simon his food in his room and cater for his NEEDS. I hate you" he left, slamming the door hard.
That was pretty intense. What did Simon tell him? I knew he would definitely not believe me if I told him the truth. Well guess I'm super alone now since I can ni longer draw comfort from his presence.
I brought the gun out and caressed it, it would be over very soon.
I tucked it in my pillow. Simon entered my room next.
I removed my clothes without fight, eager for him to go quickly, I wasn't scared of him anymore, I let him have his way.
While he thrust himself inside me, I let my hands stray to the gun in my pillow but didn't find the heart to bring it out and pull the trigger.
I stopped crying after the second day when I saw it gives him joy.

"Unc. ....." The words died in Donald's mouth when he opened the door and saw us. He turned around and left while Simon grinned happily.