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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
THE WIFE BATTERER
Part 1
By Amie Sillah
They are two friends Catherine and Ramatoulie. They attended the same schools from Nursery to University. Kate studied Law while Rama studied Journalism. Kate is not yet married but she has a wonderful boyfriend, Ronald. Ron is a true friend. He loves and respects Catherine. He believes in partnership between the sexes. Rama is unfortunate. She married a bully, or wife batterer. Dawda is a male Chauvinist. He distrusts all women especially those he labels as being feminists. He hates the activists. He calls them marriage wreckers, men haters. Dawda discourages Rama from practicing her profession. He is a business tycoon. He lives in a mansion and provides everything for Rama. When Rama pleaded with Dawda to practice her profession this was Dave’s response “What do you need as a woman? You have everything a woman needs. Jewellery, shoes, clothes, bags, a beautiful house and a fat account. What else do you need? I hate working women. They can develop ideas. Concentrate on making babies and taking healthy allowance every month. I give your Mum a monthly allowance as well. What else would you ask for? Women go to Marabouts to ask for what you have. Concentrate on family matters. Forget about going out there to practice your profession. Journalism is dangerous. How many journalists are killed in the world? Male journalists are at risk not to talk about female journalists”. Dave hates Catherine with a passion. He does not want his wife to associate with her. “She gives her feminist ideas. I’ll desist their relationship”. He confides in Ousman his best friend. Rama is the submissive type. She has no mind of her own. She totally relies on others to decide for her. What happens to the marriage? Read to find out.
The Two Friends Kate And Rama
Kate and Rama were friends since Nursery School. Rama came to visit Kate. Kate is a lawyer by profession. Rama is a journalist but she decided to be a housewife not by desire but through coercion. Her husband Dawda forced her to stay at home to be a housewife. She accepted it submissively. The two friends discussed about love and respect. “Respect covered it all. In respect there is love, care, non abusive relationship, compassion and empathy. My fiancé Ronald is a living lover. We are courting for four years now and I like it so. I am not in a hurry to get married. We want to know more about ourselves. We have to ascertain whether we are compatible or not. Ron respects me. My opinion counts in everything we do, all decisions of our lives. I respect him in turn. I’ve asked him for time and he has given it to me. But look at you girlfriend! Dawda is a graduate, rich and handsome. He houses you in a mansion but where is your peace of mind? You are scared whenever Dave returns from work. Girlfriend! You are not yourself. You are draining! You are a nervous wreck”. Kate posited.
The Tyrant
Dawda entered his mansion in style. He met Kate along the stairs. She greeted but he answered her rudely and impolitely. “What are you doing in my house? Didn’t I warn you to leave my wife alone? You want to initiate her into your feminist cult! That would be over my dead body. She is a married woman, leave her alone!” Kate stared at him and refused to comment a word. She just passed him and went away.
Slavish Relationship
The tyrant treats his wife as thrash. Rama cannot do anything to please Dave. He condemns everything Rama does. Dave threw obscenities at her. She calls her names. “Look at you! You are a bag of bones! You are as ugly as a duckling.” Dave started to go around the house touching furniture and blaming Rama for being dirty and filthy. He called her from the kitchen preparing food for him. “Rama come here!” Rama rushed in a jiffy. “Yes! You called me?” He showed her the furniture and gave her a nasty slap. “You dirty pig!” He showed her some orange seeds. “Where you eating in my executive sitting room?” He gave her another nasty slap. Rama ran for her dear life. Dave is a terrorist. He batters Rama at the slightest provocation and he is irritated by everything Rama does or says. She does not know how to avoid him. Rama is lost. She lost her appetite and her self esteem. She shakes like a leaf in Dave’s presence. Dave is a sadist. He enjoys battering his wife.
Complains About His Food
Dave criticizes everything Rama does. Rama cooked his delicacy and serves him. He complained that it was hot. He left it to cool then he complained again that Rama served him cold food. He got up and refused his lunch. “How can I eat cold food? You either serve your food too cold or too hot. I have lost my appetite!” He got up to go. Rama burst into emotions. “What can I do to please you? You are torturing me and you enjoy it. You deny me practicing my profession. I defy positive humanity and agree to your whims and caprices. I stay at home to serve your insatiable desires but you refuse to appreciate. What else do you want, my life? When I complain you say you love me. What is love without respect? Respect encompasses love, sympathy and empathy. Selfish love is limited love. You have wounded my soul and my body. I am depressed.” Rama rushed to her room and locked it up. Dawda rushed after her. He was deeply touch. He became defensive. “I love you that is why I married you out of the multitude. I am sorry. I just meant to correct your clumsy ways”. “By disrespecting me? Battering and torturing me? What have I done to deserve this? You refuse me to work and yet you make the house hell for me. How can you say you love me when you treat me like thrash?” Dave asked her to open the door. “Open the door let us talk! I love you Rama. Forgive my excesses. I’ll make amends. I’ll change. Open the door I need to sleep with my wife. I cannot go outside. I have to have you”. He pleaded. “Here you talk! You battered and tortured me and you still want to have good time with me? That cannot be. Both my body and soul is numb. My heart is bleeding. Leave me alone!” Dave became frenzy. “Are you denying me my right? This is undone! Supply on demand, is the principle. I paid for your dowry. I own your body. Come to my room when you are sober. I am waiting for you. Don’t try my patience. When I react you blame me. I am waiting!” Dawda left for his room. He thought his trick will work. He expected Rama to warm his bed. Did she go? Read to find out.
To be contd.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 130/2007, 5-6 November, 2007
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Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 12:56:07
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
THE WIFE BATTERER
Part 2
By Amie Sillah
Complaints
Dawda complaint about his wife denying him sex. He confronted her as usual. “You denied me sex at my time of need. You think I would die? I have survived it. I’ll get at you at your time of need. You are sadistic and a witch. You are the devil incarnate”. Rama protested. “What have I done to you? You have humiliated and tortured me enough. You cannot batter me during the day and have me at night. My soul and body is bruised. My heart is bleeding Dave. Stop torturing me!” “Next time you deny me, I’ll go out and get it”. Dave threatened. “Suit yourself. Isn’t it your money that you’ll spend? But be sure I’ll protect myself not to be infected with HIV/AIDS”. Rama posited. “I’ll not wear a condom to have a good time with my wife. Don’t you want an issue with me? We shall see who the man of the house is”. “I want an issue with you but not at my own risk. You are threatening to go outside to have fun. How sure am I that you’ll be adequately protected?” Rama defended her position. “Rama! Don’t mind. I’ll cross the bridge when I get there,” Dave bluffed.
She Wipes Her Tears
The door bell rang. Rama wiped her tears and went to answer it. Gibril, their driver, was at the door. He is a graduate yet to be employed. His parents are poor peasants from the village. He is concerned, respectful and polite. He sympathises with Ramatoulie. He shared her secret pains. Gibril looked straight into Rama’s eyes. She avoided his glaring gaze. “Madam! Are you okay?” Gibril enquired. Rama gave a plastic giggle. “Yes! I am fine. You need the car keys?” Rama asked. “Yes mam!” “Okay! Let me go for them”. “Thank you!” he said. Rama went inside to get the car keys. Gibril shook his head. “She is drifting away! She has to do something before she loses her life. My boss is mean and wicked”. Gibril soliloqued. Rama came with the keys and gave them to Gibril. “Thank you Mam!” he said. Rama smiled. She is meek, pleasant and kind. Dave does not deserve her”. Gibril soliloqued.
She Comes Into Dave’s Room
They shared a master bedroom for the night but each of them has a room of his/she own. Dave was in his own room doing some computer work. Rama came into the room and sat on the bed. She opened up to Dave. “Dawda! I have been married to you for three years now. Since then I know no peace. You said you love me but you act the opposite. I am now a nervous wreck”. Rama showed her wedding picture and her recent picture. “Look at these two individuals! Before and when I married you. I look like a ghost of my former self. You are doing everything to wreck my life. How can I have a child in this disabling environment? Nature is very considerate. I cannot conceive in a hate environment. This is God’s intervention. I’ll leave you if you do not change. I’ll leave before I am maimed. I am not the only woman in the world; you are not the only man in the world. Let me leave in time before it is too late. I can be murdered if I do not leave you in time. Then she rose up to leave. In a calm voice Dave appealed to Rama. “Don’t leave me! I need your help. I am a victim of a broken household. My father was a wife batterer. He bullied his wives and fifteen children into submission. Throughout my childhood, I experienced hatred and battering. He knelt down before Rama. Help me change my ways. Don’t reject me! Don’t desert me! Don’t threaten me, this can turn for the worst. I can turn very violent”. Dave begged.
Calls Her By A Strange Name
When Dave is in a happy mood, he calls his wife ‘Old boy’. Rama protested. “You are very strange Dawda. Why do you call me ‘Old boy’ instead of romantic names like ‘darling’, ‘sweetie’, ‘sunshine’, etc.” Dave was defensive. “I want to be different from everyone else. You are my ‘old boy’ you are very special to me. You are strong and resilient”. He argued. Rama still got irritated when he calls her ‘old boy’. “ I love you in my heart. I am just trying to correct your clumsy ways,” he argued.
She Meets A Stranger
Rama and Kate went shopping. As they came out of the supermarket, a guy stopped them. He greeted Rama. “My name is Alfred. You are like ‘mamy water’. You have ebony African beauty.” Rama was nervous. “Thanks! But I’m married.” He showed him a wedding ring. “All the same. I’ll not chase you. It is a compliment. I appreciate beauty when I see it. That’s is my style.” Kate watched amusingly. She introduced herself. “I am Catherine Johnson of ‘Kate’s Chambers’. I am a solicitor. Can I have your card?” I am Alfred Davies, ‘Frank’, my friends call me. I am the CEO of Frank’s Soft Touch Computing Company.” He took out two cards and gave one to each damsel. Kate also gave him her card. He thanked them and left.
Rama was scared. “What will happen if Dave sees it?” “If he sees it, so what? Let him go to hell! You have a life of your own. Dave has kept you for so long. You are a journalist for God’s sake. He need not see it. Keep it well.” Kate advised.
The Devil Advocate
Kate became the devil advocate. Rama went to visit Kate at home. “To think about it. Fred is a beautiful guy. He loves you. Develop a friendship with him. If you do, Dave will feel jealous and appreciate you.” Kate ill advised. Rama sprang up.” What? Over my dead body! I’ll not flirt. My mum did not train me in that tradition. She was faithful to my dad up to death. Dave found me a virgin. Since then I know no other man. I’ll keep it like that until I divorce him and remarry. Until then, I’ll be faithful and loyal to my husband.” She got up. “Where are you going?” Kate asked. “Home! I am going home.” “That is not a home but a funeral pyre. It is a dead house for you. You better wake up!” Kate advised. Rama left in a rage.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 131/2007, 7 – 8 November 2007 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Posted - 09 Nov 2007 : 18:42:36
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
THE WIFE BATTERER
Part 3
By Amie Sillah
The Terrorist
Dave saw the complimentary card that was given to Rama. He burst into ‘flames’. He went straight to Rama to enquire. “Who gave you this card?” Dave questioned Rama. As she tried to explain he turned her into a punching bag. Dave gave Rama the beat of her life. She ran into her room and locked it. Dave ran after her. He drummed the door and shouted from the outside. “Open the door you harlot! That’s why I refuse for you to practice your profession. How many more complimentary cards would you have received by now. I swear I’ll kill you!” Daved paced up and down the inner corridor. Rama shook like a leaf in her bedroom. She cried herself to sleep.
A Nervous Wreck
In the morning, all her body ached. She drank some medicine and applied hot rob all over her body. She was ill.
The Gate Man, Abdou
Abdou, the gateman is a great gossiper. The driver, Gibril reported for work. He dragged him aside and told him about the crisis. “Gibs! Boss is wicked oh! He turns madam into a punching bag. He gave her the beating of her life. Boss have no respect for his wife. Poor woman E so nice! No problem”. Gibril asked. “Did you try to separate them?” “Separate them! Do you want me to loss my job? Ah once tried it but Ah received a nasty slap for it. Boss threatened to sack me if ah interfere in eh life”. Gibril bit his lower lip. “I’ll interfere if I am around. I’ll not watch him maim his wife. He does not deserve her. She is such a beautiful lady”. Abdou agreed. “You na graduate. You deh just pass time. As soon as you see another thing you go leave. But for me na poor man with two village wives and fifteen children. Me papa, mama dey na village. They all look up to me”. “Where is boss?” “EH don left now, now, in a hurry”. “What about Madam?” “Madam day na room”. “Okay! Let me go for keys”.
Gibril Knocks At The Door
Gibril knocked at the front door. Rama came to open it with a plastic smile. “Are you okay madam?” Gibril asked. “I am a bit feverish but I’ll take care of it. Its okay! Thank you”. She brought in the keys. Gibril took them and thanked her. “Feek free! You can trust me. I’ll always help you”. Gibril announced. “Okay!” Rama locked the front door and went back to the house. Gibril went on some errands for his boss before reporting back to the office.
Shut Herself In Her Room
Rama shut herself in her room incommunicado. She drank her tranquillisers and mend her bruises. Her face and body were all swollen.
Dave At Work
Dawda was at work. He suffered from guilty conscience. He thought very hard. As usual, he displayed his brutish tendencies before coming to work. He knew his wife was hurt. He called for Gibril. “Rama is not feeling well. Take this money buy her some groceries and ask her to see our family doctor”. Gibril went in a jiffy.
Gibril Delivers Message
Gibril delivered Dave’s message to his wife. He gave her the groceries and cash. “He asked me to tell you to see your family doctor”. “Thanks!” Rama aid. Gibril left for the office.
Rama Not SeenDave came back to an empty house. He called her name over and over again but Rama was nowhere to be seen”. She must have left for that witch’s house, Kate! Catherine interferes too much in my marital affairs”. He headed for Katty’s house.
At Kate’s House
Dave drummed the Gate and shouted Katty’s name. The Gateman, Paul decided to ignore him. But he persisted. Paul protested and came to him. “What is it man? Can I help you?” he became sulky and rude. “No! You cannot help me. Go and get your boss. I want to speak to her”. Paul went to call Katty.
Katty And Ron
Kate and Ron came out to meet Dave. “What is it? Can I help you? Why do you drum my gate to annoy me?” Catherine asked. “Where is my wife? Why do you want to break my marriage, Kate? What have I done to you?” Dave protested. “Am I your wife’s keeper? Who told you she is with me? Are you man enough to hold a wife?” They quarreled bitterly, hauling tirades against each other. Ronald intervened. He spoke first to Katty. “It okay! There is no need to quarrel with him”. “But he accused me. How is he so sure that his wife is with me? Am I his wife’s keeper? He have no respect for woman. He does not deserve a woman not to talk about a wife. I am sorry Rone but I have to handle this useless chauvinist”. Dave raised his hand to hit Katty. “Wife batterer! Violent saddist! Hit me! That will be your end. You will rot in jail and end your miserable life there”. Ronald spoke directly to Dave. “Boyfriend! You have to take it easy with these women. It is not manly to beat your wife. You are use to it. Look a your action just now. You want to hit a liberated woman? You would have land yourself into serious trouble”. But you are not restraining her. You watch Katty insulted my person”. Dave protested. “I don’t own Katty. She owns herself. We are equal human beings in a positive relationship. We respect each other’s position. I can only try to convince not to force her”. David appealed directly to Katty. “Please! Can you tell my wife to see me? I want us discuss family matters”. “That’s better approach. I’ll go and tell her your message”.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 132/2007, 9 - 11 November, 2007 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Posted - 12 Nov 2007 : 16:41:57
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
THE WIFE BATTERER - Part 4
By Amie Sillah
Rama Visits Kate
Ramatoulie visited Catherine at home. She was tattered and torned. Kate warned her. “You have tolerated Dave for so long. You may be maimed at least or death at most. He is a sadist beast for God’s Sake. Move out and regain your life before it is too late”. Kate warned. “For a start be away for sometime as a first step. Then assess things, rearrange your life, then leave for life is my candid advice”. Kate emphasized. Then she announced. “Your husband is at my gate. He wants to talk to you”. “I’ll not talk to him”. Kate went back to Dave. “She refuses to see you”. Dawda was furious. He paced up and down with hands in his pockets. He was furious and in a vicious rage. Ronald decided to talk to Rama. “Please come out and speak to him. He is still your husband”. Ron begged. Rama came out because of Ronald. Dave scolded her. “You are a bad wife. You conspired with your feminist friend to jeer and confuse me. What do you mean by your action? What have I done to deserve such a treatment? Let us go home and solve our problems without negative influence”. “I am not coming back to you. Leave me alone!” Dave wanted to literally drag home his wife. Kate stopped him. “No! Not in my house. Leave her alone Rama does not want to come back to her abuser”. “Shut up before I lay my hands on you”. “Do it and you’ll rot in jail you egocentric and arrogant male chauvinist! Get out of my premises before I call the police. Wait for your wife at home. Never come here again looking for her”. Kate threatened. Ronald did not comment. Dave accused him of being an accomplice. “You stare and allow your fiancée insult my personality. I can’t believe it! Are you not man enough? “Dave challenged Ron. “What do you mean by being man enough? To be a bully or a sadist? Never! I women’s personhood. I cannot force them, I can only persuade your wife. My advise to you is to go home. I’ll talk to Rama. She will come back to you. This cannot be by force but by dialogue and persuasion”. Dave drove away very disappointed with Ron. “I’ve never seen such a weak man! She want transformed me into a Ronald, an iced man”. Dave swore. “Never!” Rama.
Roma Is Afraid
Kate gave her courage. “Don’t be scared! He is trying to scare you. Be strong! Make an informed decision about your life”. She advised.
At HomeThe batterer suffered at home. He started to experience and appreciate Rama’s housewife role. He was useless in domestic chores. Dave cannot even boil ordinary water. As he was preparing breakfast he burnt the potato chips. He swore and cursed Rama. He resorted to eating biscuits and juice for breakfast Dave was agonized.
Rama Comes Home
Kate and Ron asked Rama to come back and resolve her marriage. She still loves him and they don’t want to interfere. Kate warned and cautioned her. “Are you sure this is what you want? I am always available. It is your sole decision. Be careful! Good luck.” Kate drove away with Ronald. Ron sighed “I hope she knows what she is doing”. He commented. “It is her life. We cannot decide for her. We can only advice and we have done that”. Kate argued.
The Breaking Point
Rama came, amused. She thought Dave have learnt his bitter lesson. She entered with all smiles. “Good morning sweetheart! I hope you have missed me”. “What are you doing here? You have came to spy and mock at me?” “For God’s sake take it easy! We can work it out”. “What! You swore at me? Didn’t I warn you never to swear at me?” Within the twinkle of an eye, he knocked her down. She passed out unconscious. “What do you made me for, breakfast?” Dave walked away from his victim.
Gibril Comes To Work
Gibril met a worried gateman. “Boss left in a jiffy. He left no word. I think he had a row with madam”. “Where is madam?” Gibril asked with concern. Inside I think. “She has not come out”. Gibril rushed to check on madam.
Gibril Knocks At The Door
Gibril knocked at the door. There was no response, no madam he became scared. He rushed inside. And what did he see? Madam on the floor in a pool of blood. He cried and called Abdou to come and help. He took her to hospital.
Gibril Waits On Madam
He got her admitted and paid a deposit for admittance. Doctor came and told him that madam was in a comma. “Your wife is in comma as a result of a blunt force trauma she has lost temporary memory, Amnesia”. “What does that mean?” Gibril asked. Doctor thought him her husband because of his concern. He encouraged him. “Your wife will be okay. Go and get the rest of the money to commence treatment”.
Dave Rings his Wife
Dave rang his wife. There was no reply. “Is she still angry with me?” He soliloqued. He rushed to his house. The gateman gave him the information. “Madam is very sick. Gibril have taken her to hospital”. “Which hospital?” “I don’t know”. “He will be damned! How can Gibril took my wife to hospital without my permission? What a cheek!” He blamed Gibril.
Dave Ring Gibril
“Gibril! Where are you? You took my wife to hospital without my permision? What a cheek!” Gibril blasted him. “You wicked, insensitive sadist! Do you deserve a wife? You hit your wife unconscious, left her there and go to work. Don’t ask me about your wife. I am not her keeper!” He rang off. “You rang off at me? I’ll deal with you! I’ll fire you!” Dave threatened.
At The hospital
Gibril withdrew from his healthy savings and settled madam’s bill. Doctor was very happy. “You are a loving, devoted hussy. Your wife is in safe hands. She will be okay. “Doc reassured him. Gibril stayed in the hospital throughout the day. He brought in a pack lunch to ease his stay. Both doctor and the nurses admired his devotion, concern and care.
At The Bed Side
Madam was still unconscious. All the same, Gibril spoke to her. “I lied to protect and shield you from your mean and insensitive husband. Anytime I enter your house, I watch your suffering each day you open your door for me. I see misery on your face and body. He had made you to cry. He does not deserve you. I couldn’t help falling for you”. Rama was on Oxygen tube. “Come out of comma my love!” Gibril prayed.
More Money
Doctor demanded for more money. Gibril drained dry his healthy saving. Medicine is expensive. He decided to sell his household assets to meet the bill. “I have gone so far. I have to complete the race. I’ll not consult her wicked husband. I’ll foot the bill by myself”.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 133/2007, 12 - 13 November, 2007 |
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Posted - 14 Nov 2007 : 18:48:42
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
THE WIFE BATTERER
Part 5
By Amie Sillah
Dawda Fights Back
Dave is Gibril’s employer. He decided to fight back. “Gibril struck the Tiger’s tail. I’ll deal with him.” He swore. He searched and saw Gibril’s appointment letter. He gleed.
Dawda Checks Gibril’s House
Dave checked on Gibril’s house. “He had transferred about three months ago.” A tenant told Dave. “Where to?” “I don’t know.” Lena said.
Dave And Abdou
Dave came to his house and confronted his gateman, Abdou. He threatened him. “Where is Gibril? Why does he live? I went to his house and they said he had transferred. To where? I may ask” “I am not sure but he gave me an address. We can check it out.” “Let’s go and be fast about it. “Dave ordered.
The Duo Come To Gibril’s House
They came a little bit late. He went out fifteen minutes earlier to sell his plasma TV. They missed him. Dave swore and cursed Gibril. “I’ll get him. He bites the finger that feeds him.” Then he aggressively threatened Abdou. “I’ll cut off your head if you tell Gibril I came looking for him. I am at your back. I have eyes looking and ears on the ground. Be warned!”
Gibril Visits Rama
Gibril visited Rama at the hospital. He paid for extra days and bought her more medicine. He came to the ward to check on Rama. As soon as she saw him, she went into convulsions. She is now men-phobic. She fears the presence of men. Gibril went out and came back into the ward. Rama saw him and screamed. The doctor and nurses came running into Rama’s room. The doctor and nurses calmed her down. She did not recognise Gibril. The doctor counseled her. “This is your ‘husband’. He is devoted to you. He had paid your bills and have bought all your medicine. He loves and adores you.” Rama stared at the ceiling motionless. Doctor reassured Gibril. “She will be fine. Just be more patient with her. This is temporary lost of memory.” Gibril shook his head and showed love, care and understanding.
Abdou Informs Gibril
When Gibril came back from the hospital he met Abdou waiting for him. He told him everything. “Move out from here. Dave is after you. He came with the police to arrest you. I’ll be dead if Dave knows that I disclose this information to you. I cannot go back to him. He will kill me.” Gibril offered to house Abdou and find him a job. It was a good deal for Abdou.
Discussing With Rama
Gibril came back and found Rama in a cool mood. He discussed with her but still Rama could not remember anything. He showed her Dave’s picture. “I am sorry I lied to the clinic authorities that I am your husband just to make it convenient for you. They would have consulted your tormentor and he will come back for you. I lied to save your life. This man,” he showed her Dave’s picture. “Is looking for you at all cost. He wants you back to continue tormenting you and for me to put me in jail.” Rama started acting funny. “Am I pregnant? Did I have sex with you? Are you rich?” She asked repeated questions to Gibril. He was shy but he answered all of them. “You have been admitted to this private clinic for nine days now. You are not pregnant. I never have sex with you and I am not rich. I am a driver to your husband Dave.” Rama knocked her head and still could not remember anything. She went into deep sleep. Gibril allowed her to have a snap.
Dave Is Worried
He shown the IGP Gibril’s picture. “Okay! I’ll post his picture to all stations. My men will get him.” “I want to find my wife.” Dave emphasised.
Under Surveillance
Gibril’s house was put under surveillance three days later. Still Rama has no memory. There was more pressure on Gibril’s finances. He had virtually sold all his valuables to foot Rama’s clinic bill. He has to find a reasonable motel to house her when she is discharged. Rama cannot still remember anything. It was now a great risk if caught. He have to exercise more caution.
They Move Into A Motel
Gibril found a good motel to accommodate the three of them. Rama got into tantrums. She assaulted Gibril seeing him as an enemy. She is now man phobic. Gibril have to restrain her and talk sense into her. “I was your husband’s driver. He molested you. I came in time and saved your life. You stayed in hospital for a fortnight. You cannot molest me. You have to appreciate my efforts.” Rama gave a shrilling yell like thunder. Two security guards of the Motel came running the stairs to enquire what was happening. They found Abdou on sentry. They thought it a rape case. Abdou laughed at them. “The couples are enjoying themselves. That’s how they copulate in my part of the country. There is yelling during ectasy.” He lied. There was quietness. He confirmed his point. “Don’t you see it? There is quietness when they reach orgasm.” One of the guards was not convinced. He wanted to linger on a bit but the other laughed at him. “Leave the man to enjoy his wife! Let’s go to our sentry post.” He dragged him away.
Gibril went on talking sense into Rama. “I cared for you all these days. You are saved with me. I am a friend in need. You are loved and you are saved. Why do you attack me? I am harmless. Trust me. I’ll make you escape from your sadist husband. Do you trust me?” Gibril searched through Rama’s eyes. She nodded yes. And agreed to Gibril’s plan to make her escape.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 134/2007, 14 - 15 November, 2007 |
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