Dr. Vikram left the grocery store after shopping, but not without handing over his card to me. He gave me the card so I could call him anytime and communicate with me. I was surprised that he didn't even ask if I had gotten a job or if I was furthering, perhaps he might have thought since I lost my parents nobody would sponsor me. And might have also thought since now I was under my Aunt's care, she would be the one to take care of my basic needs hence I might still unemployed. However when I told him I had gotten a job in a company as the assistant head of the company's financial department, he was so glad to hear that. Infact he even shed tears of joy. He was so happy for me. And to appreciate his love, care, and endless efforts during my program, I decided to pay for all the items he shopped which cost me four hundred and fifty six dollars. I then paid using my debit card. The money was part of the five thousand dollars given to me by Frank. Dr Vikram was very glad, he left so happy. Thus, I paid for the chocolates I bought before heading home.
When I arrived home, I saw Mrs John talking with one of our neighbors. A woman. They were both discussing about something I didn't know, but just as they saw me passing by they stopped talking for a moment and kept staring at me. "She's the one!" I somehow heard Mrs John said while pointing at me. "This girl?" The other woman's voice surfaced, "Wow, she's really beautiful. You need to do something before John overwhelmes her, you know you can't stand and do nothing, Rita" The woman advised Mrs John. However, I pretended as if I didn't hear anything about the conversation. Not even a word. And just as I finally arrived at our door I unlocked it and walked in. I was kind of tired, I felt like taking a rest but I had a work to do first. I had dishes to wash, and after then I would consider taking a rest. I thought to myself as I walked over to the kitchen. Thus, I brought the items one after the other and began washing them in the sink. As I continued doing that, I heard a knock by the door which sounded like the way Mrs John knocked our door when she first paid me a visit. But could she be the one? Well, she might really be the one and she might as well not be the one. I would have to check to know who exactly was at the door.
When I went to the door and pulled it opened, I smiled as it was Mrs John. My hunch was really right. With her hands akimbo, she asked why I was smiling and I told her nothing. However, she was somehow the curious type too. She told me she would really love to know why exactly I was smiling, after which she would tell me why she came to see me. Then I remembered her fake promise on our first meeting, when she promised to tell me what she had to say about her husband if I tell her the conversation we had, only for her to not fulfill her promise after having known the conversation I had with her husband. Right noe she wanted to fool me again, although in this case I believe she would definitely tell me shy she came and I had no doubt it was about her husband. About his coming to our doorstep yesterday to seek for my body. As if that wasn't enough, he even had thr guts to insult me before he left.
I really don't know why when men don't get what they want from a woman, they retort to violence. Just like in the case of Doctor Ethen. He was really lucky to have changed his mind and return back to his senses. If he had tried anything stupid, it wouldn't have ended well with him because Mrs Smith would definitely make sure she takes him down with or without her. She had really made her mind about it and was ready to do it. I really loved that courage, I think emulating her would help me a lot on this case. The next time I see Mr John, if he approaches me with such a bad request, I would make sure I summon the courage to scare him off. I would tell him to leave me alone for good, and that I had recorded most of our conversation and would send a copy to the sheriff department reporting him for breeching my privacy and trying to take advantage of me. That way, he would have no choice but to leave me alone. Or so I thought. And talking about recording, I still had Doctor Ethen voice record. Half of his confession and the deal we had was there. I would keep it intact in case another problem arises in the future.
But would he even attempt to do anything in the future? Well, I didn't really know but I am sure even if he'd tried anything rash in the future it would be him that would go down. And by the way, Mrs Smith would soon seek for transfer to where her husband was currently working. But would the transfer be granted? I used to hear a lot about problems related to job transfer on blogs and talk shows, more often workers don't used to be granted transfer when the seek for one. And sometimes it would be granted but they would be taking to another place instead, not the place of their choice. That was if they were even lucky to get the transfer.
Albeit I be if Mrs Smith was to get that kind of transfer she would still be happy even though she wouldn't be uniting with her husband in the same working place but would at least be far away from that monster, Doctor Ethan. That way, he wouldn't see her let alone try to hurt her again like he did in the past. But being far from home also had its qualms. There were only one general hospital in Mainland, the rest were mostly clinics and used to pay less. For someone in Mrs Smith's level, the person is above being a doctor in the clinic. Most of the doctors in the clinic according my research were level 8 doctors. And Mrs Smith was in level 13 or 14. I didn't really know much about the gradings though, and even the level I wasn't really sure about it. That was the result of my findings. The real process might be different. But I believe, Mrs Smith was above clinic level. Which means if she didn't get a transfer to where her husband was, which was currently the only general hospital in the Mainland, then she might end up being taken far away from home to work, which I am sure would be a strenuous task for her. Or so I thought.
"I smiled because I was expecting you" I said to Mrs John as I smiled again. I didn't know how I got the courage to be that bold, but I felt I didn't need to be scared of her anymore since I did nothing bad to her. She thought what her husband did or had been doing was my fault, she should report me to the police for proper investigation. That way I would know if really she was blindly in love with her husband. You know, the only time people act stupid and don't think straight in a relationship is when they are blindly or madly in love. That include trying not to see their partners fault and trying to blame other people for their partner's lapses. I really knew that was the kind of the person she was actually. Because, I used to see her as a good woman with a very wonderful family whenever she drove with her husband and their two handsome boys. I thought they had a perfect home and were living happily ever after, but I was wrong. Reverse was the case. It wasn't how I pictured it. It wasn't really a happy home.
"Oh, I guess you heard me talking to Emily then" she choked. Emily was obviously the woman I saw her talking to, gradually I was becoming popular in the neighborhood and I was beginning to know more of our neighbors than before. I didn't wanted it to be that way but I had no choice now the fact even though I was moving far away from them trying to avoid them, they were moving closer to me by all means necessary. I was beginning to be fed up but what could I do, it wasn't as if I was the one that was calling them in the first place. They were the ones looking for me at all cost. But hopefully, whatever bad omen they had for me I would be able to escape their evil plans.
"Yes, so mam, are you here to talk to me about your husband?" I politely asked, even though I wouldn't mind if my words hurt her. She had already downgraded herself in my eyes the very first time she started confronting me about her her husband. I hope is would be out final conversation regarding that pervert she calls husband.
"Hmm," she shook her head as if to say wow, unbelievable... this girl has grown wings! "well, yes. Can we talk inside? I know nobody is inside at the moment, Vicky is in the hospital and her daughter is out, to God knows where. That girl is crook, actually" she added, trying to move forward but then I stopped her.
"I don't think I can let you in even though nobody is at home. This isn't my house, and thr owner doesn't want strangers to be hosted in her house" I said, and somehow she didn't look happy. Perhaps my words hurt her, I could tell that by the look in her face and the way she was breathing. "But we can always talk here, at the doorstep" I added, standing firm by my words. I had allowed her inside the house in the past, I wouldn't try that mistake again! I thought to myself.
"You called me a stranger, am I really a stranger?" she glare at me.
Wow, so, that was what hurt her more out of all the words that I had spoken? Well, if she wasn't a stranger then what exactly was she? Just because we were neighbors doesn't mean we weren't strangers. Besides, it wasn't as if she and Aunt Vicky were friends. I had never seen them together talking or communicating, and even now that Aunt Vicky was in the hospital she didn't pay her a visit nor send her regards to her. And she thinks she's not a stranger? I didn't even know when I scoffed.
"Yes, of course. If you are not, how comes you've never been here before ever since I arrived. And also, Aunt Vicky is in the hospital, if you are not a stranger then how comes you didn't pay her a visit. You didn't even care to..." I said halfway as she cut in vehemently,
"Enough!" she said frightening me, I actually didn't expect to hear her scream at the moment. "Now listen to me Laura, or what's even your name? Whatever my husband is seeking from you, don't ever succumb to his wish. And if he knocks at your door, slam it before his face. If he stops you while on the road, scream at him. Try all you can to avoid being overwhelmed by him otherwise I will make sure I..." she shook her head, "Just don't even try to let him touch you. We are already make plans to relocate, do all you can to not cross my path before then. Good day!"
