Must Read: Mariana Episode 3

Episode Three

 

“Let go of me!” I struggled as the person was pulling my hair.

 

“Who are you and why are you hurting me?”

 

“Stay away from my child, you gold digger!” Said the voice

 

 

I held the hand she was using to pull my hair and twirled around such that I was facing her. She was masked. I stretched my hand to take it off but then, she held my wrists and twisted it.

 

“Ouch! Who the hell is your son?” I groaned and shouted.

 

“You already know” with that, she let go.

 

I woke up panting heavily . “Shit it was a fucking dream”. I mumbled as relieve washed over me.

 

I lay back on the bed about to drift off again when my Alarm started ringing.

 

” Oops six already? ”

 

I said a silent prayer and went to the bathroom.

 

I came out and pulled a pencil skirt from my closet with a checkered blouse.

 

I brushed my blond locks into a high pony. I applied lip gloss. No make ups. I prefer being natural.

 

I slipped my foot in a pair of high heels then grabbing my bag, I checked myself one more time in the mirror before I left.

 

Bzzz bzzz

 

A message from Pablo.

 

Good morning,beautiful “. It reads.

 

I hit the reply button but then I thought otherwise. Lemme call rather.

 

So I did.

 

” Hey P, Good morning ” I greeted cheerfully.

 

Pablo: How are you doing, love”.?

 

Me : Great.

 

Pablo: Ready for work already? ”

 

Me: yes.

 

Pablo: Care for a lift? ”

 

Me: Don’t worry. I’m gonna manage. See you after work.

 

Pablo : No. See you lunchtime.

 

He quickly hanged up.

 

He knew I will protest.

 

He has suggested so many times to buy or give me a car but I rejected his offer. I don’t want to be looked upon as a gold digger. I can only take such expensive gifts from him when we are married.

 

Especially not after what my dad did.

 

I cab came and I quickly got in.

 

“Visco Fashion Boutique” I directed the cab man.

 

I’m a secretary at Visco fashion. As the name implies, is all about Fashion.

 

Ranging from gowns, suits and other accessories.

 

 

 

After the painful death of my parents, which was actually caused by my father, I dropped out of college. I didn’t really like school that much but it was my mom’s wish for me to be educated.

 

 

What I really want to be is a musician. Singing was one of the most pleasurable things in my life. I love to sing a lot. It’s by nature.

 

But then, my mom was never in favour of it. She didn’t approve of it.

 

She said she doesn’t want to lose her only daughter. Mom thinks that most of the female artist are not decent and that they they lack moral values.

 

So I accepted to go to school for her. Though I didn’t want to at first, I still did. My mom is my all.

 

After the tragic incident that cause the life of my dear mum, I decided to let go of singing for real. So I took it as her last wish. And obeyed it till now. I do sing alright, when am at home and with my bestie, Amy. She is a renowned musician. She is very popular both locally and international. She has tried on countless times to talk me out into singing but I refused. I dare not disobey mum.

 

“We are here”. The cap man announced.

 

I got out and met my madam at the entrance.

 

” So early huh?” She teased.

 

“Morning Ma’am”. ” Going somewhere? ” I asked when I saw her with some files and car key.

 

“Yeah. I’m going to inspect our goods. I’ve left some files for you to sort out for me. They’re with Eva.” She concluded.

 

“Okay”. I said.

 

I entered the boutique and scanned around looking for Eva. I went to her desk but she wasn’t around. I went through the boutique itself.

 

There she is.

 

 

She is a dark girl with killer curves. The dress she was wearing didn’t help matters. She wore a blue fitting gown which accentuates all her curves. She is an African after all.

 

She is standing among the collections of dresses.

 

From where I stood, I can see her taking record of the goods that just arrived.

 

“Hey!” I greeted when I got closer to her.

 

She turned almost immediately.

 

“Hi, Miss Devante” she replied cheerfully.

 

“How are you?” I went over and gave her a half hug.

 

“I’m fine mi…..”

 

“Paula” I said before she could finish her sentence.”Stop being formal. Paula or Anna is great. Or do I look that old?”

 

“No Ma’am…er… Paula”.

 

“Okay. So where are the files?”

 

“Oh. I placed them in your office on your desk” she replied.

 

“Okay. Thanks”

 

I got to my office and the files were there. I quickly started work. After an hour, my stomach growled.

 

Yeah. I haven’t taken breakfast. I went and make myself a cup of coffee. At least that will do for now.

 

Just in the middle of the work, I heard a beep.

 

My phone.

 

 

I took it and it was a message from Pablo.

 

‘ So soon?’ I thought.

 

I checked the time and it was 12:30pm

 

Gosh! I never knew. I rushed out and Pablo was already waiting.

 

He stood in front of the car with his arms crossed over his chest. He looked so handsome in his Tuxedo suit. He was looking down at his shoe.

 

I walked over to him, “hey!” I said for the second time today.

 

He looked up. Running his eyes from my face to my feet.

 

“Come here” he motioned me to come closer with his arms spread apart.

 

I came closer and hugged him. He didn’t hugged me back so I tried pulling away.

 

I felt his strong hands pulled me back. In a second, I came crushing back ok n his hard chest again.

 

He now hugged me tighter, resting his face in the crook of my neck.

 

“Not so fast babydoll. I didn’t hear from you after I dropped you off yesterday until this morning.why?”

 

I remembered how I got home and slept after stuffing my stomach with food.

 

I didn’t reply instead I said,” Pablo people are watching”

 

It’s true though. All the workers going to have lunch were staring at us. I’m sure

 

this will will published in the newspaper with the caption, Mr Pablo the youngest and one of the richest bachelor was seen romancing his girlfriend in front

 

of her workplace. I giggled at the silly thought.

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He rolled his eyes,” Do I care? Let them watch”

 

“Seriously. I’m hungry. Let’s go already.” I said pulling away finally.

 

He sighed in defeat and opened the door for me.

 

“Where to?” I asked after I settled in.

 

“Our Favorites”.

 

“Yay!” I clapped childishly.

 

He smiled shaking his head.

 

After eating to our fill, Pablo dropped me back at work and left.

 

After work, I went straight home. When I got to my door, I removed my key to open and saw that it was already open.

 

There is only one person who has a spare key to my house apart from Pablo.

 

And Pablo is still at work. So that leaves me to Amy, my super crazy bestie.

 

I got inside and looked around but I didn’t see her. I mean no one inside.

 

I looked around but no sight of anyone.

 

“Amy. Amy!” No response.

 

Has she perhaps gone out and left my door open? If my assumptions are true, then I will struggle her to death. I thought jokingly.

 

I went and sat for a while waiting for Amy to return.

 

I went to the parking lot. Her car is not there.

 

I tried calling but it was unreachable.

 

 

Weird.

 

I went back inside. But jumped in fear.

 

Is this a joke?

 

The lights came on and went off again. Then again and again. It stopped and the room turned pitch black.

 

Is my house perhaps being haunted?

 

No. Never. This only happens in movies.

 

I took to my heels towards the door but the door banged close on its own.

 

Then I remembered my dream.

 

Is it the masked woman.

 

By now, I started shaking uncontrollably.

 

I was sweating heavily.

 

“Please don’t hurt me.please” my voice came out in a tremble.

 

I turned around when I heard a movement. It was a figure clothed in black. I’m I hallucinating?

 

I looked again and it was coming closer.

 

“Who…ar…are y..you?” I stuttered.

 

“Stay…away” I said when it was still coming closer.

 

I took a step back then another till I felt my body slump in a nearby couch.

 

 

It came closer and hovered above me.

 

I quickly covered my face and shouted ” Stay away you Masked demon!” I heard a giggle.

 

Wait. Demons do giggle.??

 

I heard another then the light came on.

 

I uncovered my face slowly praying that the demon will disappear.

 

“What the fuck! You?”

 

My jaw dropped.

 

TBC………

 

How was it?

 

Any idea who the masked Demon might be??

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARIANA

 

 

Against all odds