JULEKA
"Allen, please. I'm sorry. No!"I cried, getting hit across the face by my husband, sending me to the wall.He grabbed me by the hair, turning me over and taking me by the jaw tightly.I stared into his raging eyes, seeking for mercy."Who gave you the right to join my party? Tell me!" He roared, pushing me against the wall."Allen, I'm sorry. I was...""Shut up!" He yelled, raising his hand to smack me again.Fear came over me, afraid he was going to strike me again. But his hand remained in the air, as he groaned in rage, tossing me to the ground."I can't lock you up even if I want to. You have gotten so many attentions on yourself, you fool!"I stayed on the floor, shivering in fear."Once this party is over, I'll make you pay for your disobedience," He promised, ordering me to wipe my face and return to the party.He left me alone in the room, as I cried out bitterly at my misfortune.All I did was attend his party for the first time ever. He just got a contract and I wanted to celebrate in his joy."Why me?" I cried, rising from the floor, and wiping my tears.As Allen had instructed, I made my way back to the party, trying to keep my distance from his guests.But someone, who has been following me with her eyes, didn't skip that opportunity."Tell me," A lady in red grabbed me by the arm, pulling me to a corner. "Who are you? ""What do you mean?" I asked, getting scared of being spotted by Allen."Don't act stupid. I saw you with Allen not long ago. Who are you to him? " She gripped hard, showing her desperation.From her behavior, it was clear to me who she was.The lady, Miranda, whom Allen has been trying to impress since the beginning of the party.She's the main reason why I attended the celebration, but Allen scolded me because of it.I was ready to tell her my relationship with Allen, but when I recalled all the beatings and punishments from him..."I'm just a worker here at the mansion, " I lied to her."You mean you're a poor filthy servant?" She questioned, lifting her right brow.I nodded, pleasing Miranda, who smiled with pleasure."That's good. Now get out of my sight, you rodent," She ordered with an insult.I did as she said, leaving her side with so much bitterness in my heart.It made me wish I could hit her across the face."At least I'm safe."Just when I thought all was well, Allen showed up, directing me into a secret corner from the guest's blind spot.Fear took over me as I wondered if he had seen me with Miranda.I was ready to beg and tell him what transpired between us, only for him to grab me by the jaw, asking, " What is your wretched father doing here?""My father?" I gazed out in astonishment."I thought it was clear in the contract that I don't want to see your father here?""I swear Allen, I didn't call him.""You better send him away or otherwise..." He pointed at me, sending a warning.Terrified, I raced outside of the mansion to meet my father being pushed back by the guards.When he saw me, he proudly called me his daughter, requesting to be allowed in."What are you doing here, old man?" I sparked at my father, who stared at me in shock."Juleka, don't you recognize your father? " He asked with sadness in his tone.I was hurt on seeing his eyes but scared of Allen."How many times do I have to tell you to stop coming here?! Your presence irritates me. Leave!" I roared at him.My father, who was broken by my words, left the mansion sadly.I was shattered while watching him leave."Forgive me, father," I muttered with pains..A few days after the party, I fell terribly ill.Allen, who always carried me to the hospital whenever I was sick, wasn't around nor was he picking his calls.Due to the fever, I decided to head over to the hospital to see Doctor Nicole by myself.She ran some tests on me and suggested that I wait for the results.When the results came back..."Congratulations, you're three weeks pregnant. ""Pregnant?" I gazed out in astonishment, realizing that I'm carrying mine and Allen's child in my womb.Joy came engulfing me, sending me hugging and thanking Doctor Nicole, who looked puzzled."You're acting like it's your first time, " She said, levitating her right brow.I was too excited to ask her what she meant, as I planned to head back home to break the good news to Allen. Hoping for a change in our relationship.But Doctor Nicole stopped me, saying she needed to talk to me urgently. I decided to wait."I can't keep repeating myself Mrs Cadell, but I beg you in the name of God, don't remove this baby like the other three.""Remove the baby? Other three? What are you talking about?" I asked in confusion.Only for Doctor Nicole to reveal that I had three abortions in the past, all because I was afraid to carry the babies.I was shocked to hear this, as she went on to mention Allen and how he begged me not to do it, but chose to carry on because he loves me."You are a woman, Juleka. If you remove this baby, you won't be able to bare a child again. Take this medicine and head up. Make sure you rest, " She advised.I was too horrified to even respond to her words. I just left the hospital, wondering when and how I took the lives of my babies.As I made my way back to the mansion thinking of what Doctor Nicole had said, I realized that all those times Allen would take me to the hospital, acting like he cares, was to remove my babies from my womb.This left my heart beating with pain, trying to understand how I allowed this without knowing.As soon as I arrived back at the mansion, I met Allen waiting for me at the door.His eyes fixed straight at me as he demanded, "Where's the report?""Is it true that I had three abortions?" I questioned Allen, slowly growing detest for the man I always called my husband.He glared at me with a groan. "That means you're carrying another pest inside of you."My eyes grew large at Allen's word. This proved that he really took my babies without my knowledge."You are heading back to that hospital to take that thing out. I can't live in this mansion knowing you're harboring a rodent in you. It will ruin my reputation as the city's wealthy bachelor, " He insulted.Raged, I confronted Allen, expressing my anger towards his action."For three good years I've been faithful to you! I left my home, cut all ties with my father, stopped pursuing my career all just to fulfill my role as your wife! You only had one simple task to do, and that was to stay away from me. But what did you do? WHAT DID YOU DO?!""So what if sleeping with you wasn't part of the deal? You still enjoyed yourself, didn't you?" He responded with mockery."You filthy brat. I gave you all the money you wanted to treat your father's illness and now you dare to speak back at me?!" He raised his voice, drawing closer to me while I drifted back with fear.He grabbed me by the arm, pulling me closer, saying, "You are nothing without me. I own you.""You are going to remove that baby this instant.""No, I won't allow you to take my baby from me again," I refused Allen, who landed a slap across my face, just to stop me from fighting.He drove me down to the hospital and ordered Doctor Nicole to remove the child.She tried to reason with Allen, but he threatened to ruin her reputation if she goes against him.She had no choice but to obey.When we went into the room, Doctor Nicole immediately snuck me through a back door, saying, "Run as fast as you can. You'll see the back entrance of the hospital. Don't stop.""Thank you," I appreciated, making a run for it.Just when I came to the back of the hospital, Allen's guards, who had followed us, spotted and came chasing after me.I ran out with speed, afraid of what would happen to me if Allen catches up."JULEKA!" Allen yelled my name from behind as I raced into the main road with fear.Before I could cross to the other side, a truck came in with speed, running me down at once."JULEKA!" Allen cried out in the background while I laid on the floor all bloodied, slowly fading away.ALLEN"JULEKA!" I yelled on seeing how that truck knocked her down with force.I felt my entire body shiver at the sight of Juleka's accident, sending me racing to her unconcious body on the road.I fell on my knees, pulling her bloodied body into my arms and rushing back into the hospital.Doctor Nicole admitted her at once, carrying out treatments on Juleka.I was outside, pacing about the room, feeling my heart rising to my throat when Juleka came to mind. For three years I've never seen her as someone worthy of care. I have always portrayed her as a good for nothing woman.But for the first time ever, I felt something for her.I felt closer to Juleka."Please be fine, Juleka," I hoped, still pacing about.That's when Doctor Nicole stepped out to see me."How's my wife?" I asked, rushing to her point.She gave me a nasty look before responding. "She's going to be fine, " She notified me.I felt better on hearing that."But she lost the baby," She added.A thud came in my chest, re
ALLEN"Oh, this is great. The patient is awake," She said, smiling at me.I couldn't believe my eyes. Was I dreaming or was I dead?I stared at Juleka, who came before me, placing her back hand on my forehead, and asking, "How do you feel?"This was no dream! I could feel Juleka's touch! She drew her hand from me, looking a bit puzzled."I hope he's not broken," She directed the question to the nurse, touching me on my cheek.I could feel her smooth hand caressing my face."Get Doctor Verman please, " She requested from the nurse, who left us to attend the errand."You'll be alright, Mr Cadell," She assured me, giving a curve to the side of her lip.My entire body came triggering at her touch. I buried myself in her caress, wanting to feel more of her."Mr Cadell, I hope you're okay?" She asked."Juleka," I called her name, as she gazed back at me in astonishment."How did you know my name?" She asked, acting weird.Juleka chuckled, talking about her role as a Doctor and how so many
ALLEN"What do you say, Allen?" Pedro asked me.We both sat in my room at the hospital, thinking of what to do with Juleka's case."The doctor said if we try to make her remember, she might end up having a brain damage. But if we leave her, she'd remember on her own, but we don't know how long, " Pedro repeated the doctors words to me.My mind was perambulating on the matter, wondering what would happen when I try to make Juleka remember the past."It's worth a try if we get her to remember me, " I said, finding that idea more preferable than waiting for heaven knows how long.But when I thought of the past and my harsh treatment on her, worries took over."What if she leaves me when she remembers? What if she tries to kill herself again?" I panicked, scared of losing Juleka all over.I can't go through that phase anymore.Pedro suggested we try and see if it'd work.I thought about it and planned to make peace with Juleka if the plan works."I won't let her out of my sight ever again
ALLEN"How is she?" I asked Pedro.Pedro, who was around the hospital, saw Ben taking Juleka in for treatment.That got him calling to know what had happened. So, I sent him to check up on Juleka."She's fine," He shared."Did the doctor say anything about her brain?" I asked, pacing in my room.Pedro shared the report he got from the doctor without Ben's knowledge."You are lucky Allen. You almost cooked her brain. The pressure was too much for her. Juleka is a tough lady. She managed to pass the phase, " Pedro said.I was relieved to hear she was fine, but curious to know if she remembered anything."No, she doesn't. She's still the same.""Pedro, Juleka was remembering everything. She kept calling me by my name like she always does.""And you almost cooked her head off. Not cooked, but fried! What were you actually reminding her off? " He asked, but I didn't give him an answer. Instead, I showed my readiness in repeating the trick once more."Just one more time and I'm sure she'd
JULEKAThere was a sudden wave of calmness that took over me after speaking with Allen.He agreed to stop pestering me with his constant troubles and assumptions, and I felt relieved."I should take my leave now, Mr Cadell," I said, rising to my feet."Wait," Allen uttered, taking hold of my hand suddenly.My body suddenly shivered at his grip, wondering if he has returned back to that habit of his."After what we discussed, he still what's to repeat himself? What is wrong...""Let me drop you off, please, " He offered.I felt flushed and also ashamed of my thoughts. I mistook his action for his stubbornness.I need to control myself."Oh, there's no need for that. I came in my vehicle. Thank you, " I appreciated with a kind rejection, drawing my hands away from Allen's grip.He didn't fight back or tried to stop me. I guessed he finally accepted the agreement. Allen hummed o
ALLEN"You have to be joking," Pedro uttered at the plan I shared with him."It's not a joke. I'm serious. I agreed to be Juleka's friend, but I'll use that friendship to get her back. I will make her fall in love with me all over.""Are you insane? Allen, don't even think about it.""Why?" I questioned, seeing disapproval in Pedro's eyes over my plan.He swayed his head and said, "Look Allen, you seem to have forgotten what happened to you when you tried to get Juleka's attention. That inspector almost killed you. Look at your mouth for heaven sake!"He pointed at my lip which still had bruises at the side. I frowned at him, turning my face away from his point."Dude, forget you're a billionaire. Inspector Ben doesn't give a damn. That dude hates you like crazy.""I don't care, " I stood my ground, refusing to accept the negativity coming from my own friend."That man has my wife. I can't leave Juleka
ALLEN"The meal was lovely. I really enjoyed myself," I commented, exiting the house with Juleka following from the side."I'm glad you enjoyed it Allen. Just happy you could join us, " She appreciated, walking along with me.Indeed her food was good. In fact, her meal brings back memories.Her cooking hasn't changed. It's still the same way from those years. This is indeed my Juleka.Back then, I rarely had her meal. I always found a fault with it just because of my pride and ego.To me then, her food was garbage. It's either I eat with Miranda and her father to build my relationship with them or I head to a restaurant to get something to eat.The only time I eat with Juleka is when she begs me to eat and I just agree to it, so I could find an issue and scold her. But now, I miss all those times.Her food was never bad. They were good and had great taste.I still remember the taste from back
JULEKAMy break was finally over. I resumed with my work at the hospital, relieving myself from some household chores. Ben has all that covered, only when he returns back home with Ethan after a long day of work.That's one of the things I love about our relationship. Having a supportive and understanding partner is the best thing ever.I arrived at the hospital to attend to a patient in ward eighty five.It was a little girl who got a splinter while playing in her father's woodwork ground."Calm down dear. Just relax and be calm," I comforted her while she was inhaling and exhaling in fear."Am I gonna bleed?" She asked with worry in her eyes, and I couldn't help but admire her innocence.When she asked that question, getting all shaky after seeing the little picker in my hand, I immediately seized that moment to distract her from my work, asking about other fun things a girl of her age would like. "