Mrs Neil widened her eyes in amazement.
' So are you saying that I should not express my anger and dissatisfaction? '. She asked as she threw the wrapper to the sofa.
' What she is saying is that you should not be acting like this because this is just daddy and you should be used to him by now '. Rosella explained in details and continued drinking her soup.
Mrs Neil looked at her daughter's in utmost awe. Could it be that she really have not gotten used to their father? The daughter's she bore now knows her husband more than she does. Neil had now become so cruel that even his children can easily predict his next move. Should that not be a shame to him?.
The door opened and everyone turned to it's direction. The moment Rosella got a picture of who it was she continued with her soup and let others look.
' Mother, anything else? I am going already.... Ok bye '. Was Mina's means of escape and her mother said not a word knowing fully well that her daughter wanted to leave because their father had just walked in.
' Rosella, here have this when you are done. Am very sure Mina would not be able to get the items '. She said and kept a glass of water by Rosella side.
As she was about walking out of the room, she had an eye contact with Dr Neil which lasted for twenty seconds before she broke off it and left the room. Dr Neil looked at her direction for a while before closing the door.
Rosella did not bother to rise her head and just kept on spooning and drinking until the bowl was empty.
Strangely, everywhere became intense as everyone left her with her father in the room.
' How are you feeling now? '. Dr Neil asked her as he took the seat close to her.
' Better '. Was her response as she kept the plate in the table and took the glass of water.
' So you are tired of life? '. He asked after she drank the water and had kept it back.
To that question, Rosella held her face in the opposite direction as tears streamed down her face.
' You had the poison in your thoughts but instead of you choosing a fast killer, you chose a slow poison. Is that not foolishness? '. She turned back to her father with surprise written all over her face.
Dr Neil got up and started pacing the room.
' You thought that if you are at your lowest place, I will pardon you and let you go without marrying Josh '. He looked at her as he spoke.
Rosella tried to hide the deep shock that appeared on her face but somehow it surfaced in abundance.
He then walked back to her. As he walked to her, her mind and soul trembled while she tried to keep her body together.
He came closer and she was already dead inside but she summoned courage to look her father in the eyes. Anything can happen to her now. She had seen him killed many people, so it will be no big deal if he provide her with her wish.
He drew closer and placed his hand on the bed. She was still holding her gaze but while she was trying to be strong, her hands were being defeated and they were shaking in synchronization with the adrenaline that rushed in her veins.
The few minutes their eyes were held in contact wete really tough for her. He was looking at her with a smirk on his face and she was with her nose and mouth moving occasionally.
' It would have been better for you if you had taken a fast killer but since you chose a slow and painless death and it did not work, I would gladly give you a painful one. The doctor would be discharging you tomorrow. You will do nothing but prepare for your marriage to Josh. And if you try any thing funny, I will not hesitate to lose a daughter '
Her body finally give up and started shaking. The smirk had disappeared and his eyes were now threatening her. She kept looking at him but this time it was spiced up with fear.
Dr Neil turned and left the room after he spoke, leaving Rosella to mourn herself. Her fate indeed was sealed.
She broke down in tears knowing that her plan didn't work and now she will have to marry Josh.
' What happened? What did daddy say? Have he changed his mind? '. Mina asked as she entered the room and rushed to her side.
' You knew? '. Rosella asked while she wiped her cheeks with her left hand.
' Rosella, I did. Why will you want to take poison if not to change daddy's mind and besides, the other day you asked me to call Clifford. Would you seriously want to take your life when you know Clifford would be coming? '.
Rosella widened her eyes and her face beamed up.
' He is coming, for real ? '. Mina dilated her pupils and looked down.
Ouch! How could she have told Rosella now? It was meant to be a surprise but she spoilt it.
' Yes. He is, but please can you do me a favor of pretending that you are surprised when he comes? '. She pleaded with her hands together.
' Let me guess, he asked you not to tell me because he wanted to surprise me? '. To her question, Mina nodded repeatedly.
Rosella could not hold herself any more and laughed out loud.
' Yeah, laugh all you want. At least I kept it a secret for hours until few minutes ago '. Mina said in pretended anger and sat down grudgingly on the sofa.
' Chillax, lil. Your sister is a good actress '. Rosella tried to coax her with her words.
' Yeah, whatever '. She said and took out her phone to go online.
' So when is he coming? '. She asked with a big smile that reached her eyes.
Mina glowered at her and continued with what she was doing.
' You are more wicked than Alina! '. Rosella concluded and laid back on the bed with one of her eyes open to see Mina's reaction.
She didn't react nor raise her head up, she just continued with what she was doing.
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The challenge is still on. Keep on challenging yourselves.