Caged Chapter 6 – 9 by Derin Leu

Caged Chapter 6 by Derin Leu

I entered the house.My step-father was there.I hissed and he gave me a devilish smile

 ‘Thank God you’re back.Cook rice for me. I want to eat’ he said

I didn’t reply him . I entered the room and brought out my books to read. He entered the room and he slapped me

‘what did I do?.can’t you cook’ I said almost in tears

‘Am I your mate that you think you can talk to me any how . I’m your father?’

‘you became my mate the moment you raped me. I can talk to you any how and for the records, you are not my father and you can’t be’

‘I see’ he laughed

‘just leave me alone’ I replied

‘Nobody is at home.It’s just the both of us.I will eat you and clean my mouth just like the other time’ he said grinning I got scared.I’m still trying to get over the previous one and he wants another one . I tried to leave the room but he blocked the path with his huge body

 ‘out of the way.I’ll make your meal’ I told him

‘too late . I want you now’ he said and he licked his lips

*gross*

‘I will talk this time’ I threatened

It was an empty threat . Who would I tell?

‘If you dare’ he said and he pushed me . My head hit the floor . I groaned in pain . He lifted me and he removed his trouser.

I was crying already.

*not again*

He jumped off my body quickly . My sister, Rachel, hit him on his head with a stick.

‘serves you right ‘ I said then I spat on him

‘I will tell your mother when she comes’ he said still in pain

‘tell her.I will also tell her the number of times you have forcefully slept with me’ Rachel said I looked at her.Tears rolled down her cheeks and she ran out

I pushed my step-father’s legs away from mine

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*That night*

Peter asked me to come to his room for the regular stuff. I was tired of it.

I hasmd quite a lot of problems to deal with at such a young age

*God help me*

He asked me to remove my clothes and I did reluctantly . He started touching me.

‘What’s your problem, Abigail?.I touch you.You don’t respond.you’re so boring’ he said after touching for few minutes

‘what do you expect me to do’

‘enjoy me’ he replied and I hissed

‘you’re not enjoyable.let’s just do it for 15minutes everyday’ he said

I smiled

‘let me call someone that will teach you how to dance to this music’ he said and he made a phone call

*Few minutes later*

Abike came in with a smile on her face but it disappeared when she saw me.

‘what’s this slut doing here’ she said pointing to me

‘just shut up and undress’ he said to her

*what?*

She was wearing just a wrapper and she removed it almost immediately

 ‘tell her to leave’ she said

‘no baby.she’s going to watch us’

‘well, I don’t want her to’ she said

‘then let’s break up’

‘I’m sorry’ she apologized

I thought it was just touching till he brought out birthcontrol

‘can I leave?’ i asked

‘this is part of the one hour’ he replied me

‘lie down well.Stop behaving like a novice. It’s what you do everyday’

The sight was not pleasant at all.I was disgusted.

*so she’s an expert in stuffs like this . She enjoys it . Never trust the silent ones*

She moaned with pleasure. I hated Peter immediately.

*I want him to stop tormenting me.I’m tired of living like this*

Chapter 7

*The next day*

I sat in class thinking about yesterday night . I caught Abike staring at me several times . Whenever our eyes met, she’d bend her head then look at me again . Her gaze made me uncomfortable . It was annoying also.

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‘Peter’s pov’

‘o boy, sample this babe na’ one of my elder brothers said

‘nothing dey her body’ I replied

‘abeg, tell her make she come the party . Let’s all do what we want to do with her’ another said

‘yes o.na only you sabi good thing’ the last one said

‘I go try sha’ I replied feeling it was a good idea

‘no just try.force her’ one added

‘but you know say the girl stubborn’

‘and so what?’the eldest said

‘you be sharp guy na’ they hailed

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‘Abigail’s pov’

*After class*

I sat down in class then I bent my head to read ‘Sweet Sixteen’ by

I was afraid to go home because of my step-father

‘Abigail’ Peter said tapping me

‘yes’ I said with fear

‘calm down.We’ll do that one later’ he said

‘so why did you call me?’ I asked

‘I wanted to know if you’d be around for the end of the year party’ he said

‘I’ve paid but I changed my mind . I’m not a party-type’ I said

‘you must come o’ he said

‘I have plans’ I replied and he eyed me

‘I said you must come’ he shouted

‘I really have plans . You can’t force me on this one . You can’t order me around . Our deal was touching alone’ I said calmly

‘Don’t be stupid’ he replied

‘I’m not stupid’ I replied

‘you are. I’m going to touch you that night so you better attend it’ he said

‘well, you have my answer . I won’t be there because I have plans’ I said calmly

‘Why are you so dumb?’

‘Peter, leave it that way’

‘the party is in two days.So make up your mind now’he said

‘you won’t see me there’ I replied and he walked out

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Diamond entered the classroom teasing me because I was reading

‘Dr.Dee’I teased

‘ Wait what do you want to study.You haven’t told me’ he said

‘ I don’t want to’ I grinned then he tickled me

‘tell me’ he pleaded

‘I won’t’ I said then I got up

‘please.You’re a really naughty girl’ he smiled

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‘give me your clinical coat’ I said

He gave me then I wore it.

‘I look like a medical doctor already.Right?’ I said laughing

‘yeah.like a beautiful one’ he added

‘You have your answer’ I told him then he smiled

‘Really?.I hope we get there soon’

‘I hope too’

‘what school?’ he asked

‘You know na’ I said

‘Unilag? , Oau?, UI?, UNN?, Lasu?, Uniben?, Unizik?’ he listed

‘unilag na.I remember telling  you’ I said pouting

‘why?’ he asked

‘Because I want it’ I replied

‘just say because I’m there’ he said

‘actually, leaving the state brings about excess spending.It’s better I remain in Lagos and reduce the cost of things’ I said

‘nice one sha’ he said and I removed the lab coat

‘wear it.I need a picture of you in it’ he smiled

‘I’m ugly’ I said

‘just wear it, please’ he pleaded

‘come and teach me how to use the phone I was given’ I said and we left tutorial to get a registered 9mobile sim and he taught me how to use the phone . I had two social medias

‘Facebook and Whatsapp’

I never had a phone and using people’s phone was not proper to me . I can operate the computer well but phones ?….Nuh..uh…

Chapter 8

*Two weeks later*

I sat down thinking about life and how last year was.

Peter didn’t call me or touch me after our disagreement. I was happy but sometimes I feel he is piling the 15 mins.

Diamond took me out . We went to the university of Lagos . I told him I haven’t been there so we went there together and I had to miss the party.

*Flashback*

‘Welcome to the University of Lagos’ he said when we entered the school

‘Wow.It’s so beautiful’ I said

‘I know na.so where are we going?

”EveryWhere’ I said

He took me to different places and different facilities. We entered several cabs. It was fun and I was glad I missed the party

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I noticed my sister was beside me crying

‘Hey, why are you crying’ I asked

‘Nothing’ she said and she wiped her tears with the back of her palm

‘Talk to me’ I urged

‘something is wrong with my eyes’

‘You really think I’m a fool’

‘Promise not to tell anyone’

‘I’m not a blabber mouth . I promise’

‘he made me abort a pregnancy’ she said and I understood immediately she was referring to my mum’s second husband.

‘What?’ I screamed

‘Why were you silent about it?’ I asked her

‘Because no one would believe me’ she said

‘how often does he sleep with you?’ I asked

‘Every week’ she replied and tears trickled down her cheek

‘Every what?.Rachel!’ I shouted in tears

I couldn’t bear watching her cry anymore so I left the room in tears.

I went to an uncompleted building to cry.

*Why are people so wicked.Why do we hurt one another. Why can’t we all live in peace and enjoy peace?*

I felt bad for my sister . I understand the pains she’s going through . She’s brave enough to say he raped her . Who can I talk to? Why does everything seem so upside down?

I sobbed loud . I wasn’t myself anymore . The rape scene flashed like I was watching a movie trailer . Tears rolled soon my cheeks without control.

No one cares . I’ve become a nobody . Everyone sees me as a slut.

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I left the building around 9pm . I tried to read but I didn’t understand what I was reading . I couldn’t decide on what topic to read . I threw the book to a corner and tried to listen to songs . I couldn’t focus . I read different articles on rape but it wasn’t helpful.

‘I wish I could tell mummy’ Rachel said

‘Same here’ Promise said

My elder sisters were talking in the room and I eavesdropped though it wasnt intentional . I just couldn’t help it

‘What can we do . I’m tired of this kind of life’ Promise said

‘I really don’t know’ Rachel said

*I’m also tired of living like this*

Chapter 9

*A Year Later*

Looking back to several months ago . I still don’t understand how I survived . I can recall the tears that flowed every now and then . I can remember the months I literally became a loner . Smiling was a difficut thing to do.

‘what’s the use of the fake smile on your face?‘ I asked myself several times

I remember the time my mum said she can’t allow me further my education because of insufficient funds . Fortunately, my siblings helped me a lot.

A lot happened . Peter stopped attending tutorials .

Diamond became busy and he stopped teaching and there was no one to make me smile.

My sisters aborted pregnancy two times if I remember well.

I read a lot about Oprah . She was raped at a younger age but the rape incident still hurts . I would shed tears all night wishing it was a movie I was watched . I wet my books with tears . I remember the times I attempted suicide but I was caught by my sisters . They sat me down and told me being raped isn’t the end of the world . I never told anyone I was raped by my step-father . I housed my acrimony and pains . It wasn’t easy.

I stopped attending sunday school because it seemed the only thing they talked about was the necessities of virginity.

*He took the pleasure . He left me in pains . He did it in peace and he left me in pieces.*

I got admitted to the school of my choice to study the course of my choice . It was all a miracle . How I passed UTME and POST UTME remains a wonder.

Peter and Tomisin gained admission into The University of Lagos . Aishat left for University of Ibadan.

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*The University Of Lagos*

‘where are you going?’ someone asked jerking me from my thoughts

‘my hostel . I’m tired of reading . I don’t understand’

I was in the quadrangle at the faculty of science.

‘well, hurry up . It’s almost 12 and you know  the hostel gate closes 12pm’ she said

I nodded

*My hostel is my comfort.I don’t get to see my step-father.It keeps me far from home*

From the library, I walked to my hostel at new hall . I passed  DLI road.The other route seemed longer . It was dark but I managed . I heard faint footsteps. I shrugged . I felt it was someone like me hurrying to the hostel . I heard it again but it was slightly louder . I turned back . I saw no one and I continued with an increased pace . I heard the footsteps again . I turned back . I saw a shadow . The person hid when I looked back but I saw the shadow.

*why did i pass here?*

I ran then I fell and someone hit me on the head . I couldn’t open my eyes . I got slapped . I winced in pain.

‘you think I left you’ A familiar voice said

I didn’t reply because I couldn’t reply.

‘It’s Peter o’ he said

‘what did I do to you?’ I asked

‘nothing much.I’m here to collect my share of your body’ he said

‘guy, let’s do this thing sharp sharp’ someone said

I opened one eye gently and he hit me in the face.

‘we’re just three and we’ll be quick’ Peter said

*I’m dead*

They all took turns on me . I got hit anytime I tried screaming.

*why me?.Why always me*

I couldn’t get up . I stayed there and I cried for hours . I didn’t understand . I trudged to my hostel and I cleaned myself up . I missed lectures for days because of the pains . One of my roomate was nice enough to always prepare food but I couldn’t eat it.

The pain was unbearable.

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*Several Weeks Later*

I started feeling weird and I summoned courage to go to a hospital around Akoka . The doctor did a general check up for me and the test made me cry.

I couldn’t say anything but my tears did the work . Not only was I tested postive for pregnancy . I was also tested HIV positive.

*I don’t know who is responsible for the pregnancy and I don’t know how I got the virus?*

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