Days After (Book 2 of the BDA series)

I jolted up looking frantically around.

"She is awake." Someone yelled.

"You are alright, take deep breathes." Someone cooed into my ear, I did as I was told and calmed down.

Where am I? I asked myself confused.

"Relax Axymah." I can recognize that voice anywhere, Amira... mom. I looked around looking for where her voice came from, when I couldn't find it raised my head up at her. I was in a state of confusion, I was super confused because one thing I was at Dinela's party the next I am here

"You are okay my Darling." She said with a sweet smile.

"Okay." I managed to say but it came out as a whisper because my throat was dry then I remembered what happened before I collapsed and let out a scream.

"What was that about? What's wrong?" Someone asked surprised and confused

"M-m-y-my stepfather....Dario.... He is back."

"Please relax—"

"No, no!!! He is back for me." I let out another scream goosebumps formed on my skin.

I could not breathe, my vision was blurry, flashbacks of all the things he did to me, the torture, beatings.... I was shaking violently, my heart was beating rapidly in my chest adrenaline was coursing through my veins all the voices were muted I could only hear the loud pumping of my heart beat I was mortified he is back.... to finish what he started I released another ear piercing scream and collapsed.

Alero's POV

"What did you say happened again?" I asked west, he was the one that found her and saved her from Dario's clutches thank goodness he arrived on time, who knows what he would have done to her if he had gotten his hands on her.

"Well, after Azyma went after you I didn't see her for a while I thought you and her were probably having girl talks, then after about ten minutes I saw you I asked about her from you but you said you don't know where she was that she never came to you so I started looking for her then I went towards the back and I saw Dario standing over an unconscious body with a shovel I managed to get a good look at the person and saw it was Azyma's unconscious form I knew I had to do something to save her Dario turned around and saw me then he fled he left just like that I called you guy's attention and brought Axymah home." He narrated what happened.

"She must have been so terrified by the sight of him that she collapsed."

"Yeah, or he hit her from behind with a shovel."

"But why did Dario flee? I mean West does not look threatening in anyway, no offense."

"We can think about that later, let's call in the doctor I really hope she is alright." Amira said and called the doctor half an hour later he was here.

"Good day Mrs Amira."

"Good day, please help my daughter, she collapsed out of fear, please..." He moved to Azyma's side beside the couch and examined her.

"She was hit in the head pretty hard but she should be alright, I'll prescribe some medication for her that will relieve the pain in her head she also had a mental and emotional breakdown so keep her away from whatever scared her so much, I have given her an injection it will help her relax and reduce the rapid flow of blood to her brain, I advice she sees a therapist she really needs one."

"Thank you doctor, but is she alright?"

"She is fine but she has gone through a lot, she is traumatized do your best to keep her away from whatever or whoever caused her trauma always keep her in a cool and calm environment right now she does not need any form of negativity or anything that will bring back memories of her trauma I will take my leave now."

"Thank you doctor, have a nice day."

"You too Mrs Amira." With that he left.

"I thought all this Dario problem was over, should Dario not be in jail."

"Turn on the news." Austin said looking panicked as he entered the living room.

"Why?" He ignored me and turned it on himself and we all stared at the screen.

News Headline: Jail break in Abuja police station. Dario who was found guilty of domestic violence and child abuse and was sentenced to life imprisonment escaped from prison three months ago he still is yet to be found investigation says he escaped for one reason and one reason only "To finish what he started" what that statement means is still unknown, more investigation is being done to shine light on the reason Dario broke out of prison and surprisingly left his accomplice behind.

"He broke out of Jail to finish Azyma, does he want to kill her or what?"

"I won't let him five feet close to my daughter." Mr Issah yelled throwing his arms in the air.

"Don't forget she is not your biological daughter so you don't have to go through so much trouble for her your wife is a barren." Austin said with so much attitude an eye roll.

"Excuse me!!" Mrs Amira yelled in surprise at what Austin spewed.

"Austin why would you say such?!" Dinela scolded.

"Was just saying, no offense."

"Do not ever say such a thing to me, Axymah is my daughter period, there should be no arguments."

"I was not arguing about that, I was just saying that you...." He began but Amira interrupted him.

"Do not ever say such a thing ever again!!!" Mrs Amira said in a stern voice.

"Okay whatever, you don't have to yell I can hear you perfectly well."

"Austin why are you being so rude?"

"You heard her yell at me it was so not necessary."

"You should not have said that, apologize." Dinela demanded.

"Are you out of your mind boy?! You dare open your mouth to insult my wife!!"

"Austin!! Apologize." Dinela urged.

"No way, I'm out of here." He said in a cocky tone and walked out on us.

"I am sorry about him, he really should not have said that he was way out of line, I apologize on his behalf."

"He called me a barren!!" She said hurt and surprised, his words really hurt her I can totally understand.

"He didn't mean to he is really sorry please do not be offended." Dinela pleaded with her.

"Its alright dear, sorry dear."

"It's alright, after all its not his fault."

"We need to protect Azyma." I suggested

"I think he has been planning his escape for a long time, maybe since when he found out Azyma was out of coma but how come the news is coming out now?" Dinela said thoughtfully.

"How did he know that Azyma was out of coma? Who could have told him? And you have a point there."

"I'll point a finger and say Austin." Dinela accused.

"You can't just point a finger at him it could be anyone he has ears and eyes everywhere remember."

"Didn't you see his behaviour, the way he spoke to Mrs Amira."

"That does not mean you can just point a finger at him you can't just point a finger at anyone Austin is our friend he has been since secondary school, you can't just blame him for this, he is on our side."

"Fine, whatever but I know what I'm saying."

"Alero, I'm sorry to hear about you and your fiancée."

"Ex fiancée," I corrected " besides its fine."

"You have gone through so much heartbreak—" Amira began but I interrupted her, it's just I didn't want to hear it, her sympathy will just cause me to start crying and I don't want that.

"I have to go now, later." I said as I bid them goodbye.

"I should also go, bye." Dinela said and we both left together like always. I really hope Azyma will be alright Austin's behaviour really baffled me he never speaks to anyone with so much disrespect so what happened? I really hope Dinela is not right.

****

Four hours later

I woke up with a massive headache and fear, I thought it was over I thought everything was over I wanted to start my life afresh but.... No, he just couldn't have that he will take away my joy and cause me pain he will capture and torture me all over again, the thought sent chills down my spine.

"Darling?! You are awake? Finally."

"Mom?"

"I am here my child, do I need to call the doctor? Are you alright."

"No, I'll be fine I just have a headache."

"Here, take these pills the doctor prescribed for you." I took them with shaking fingers and swallowed them with water.

"Mom, he will not rest till he sees my end." My eyes started to water and my heart ached

"No harm will come to you, I have called Akhila, the investigation is still ongoing he will inform us if there is any progress, put your mind at rest dear."

"Okay, can I go back to sleep?"

"You should eat first."

"I'll eat when I wake up."

"Okay, let me help you to your room." I got to my room and laid on the bed, as soon as the door clicked shut I fell asleep, the sleep was peaceful at first then... It got really weird.

I was in the police station, no... I was in front of Mr Dario's cell,not directly in front, a bit far from his cell, I saw someone talking to him, the person probably came to visit him. Who would want to visit him? does he have more accomplice? I thought, I moved closer to hear what they were saying

"I have good news for you Dario, but you will have to pay me to hear it."

"What nonsense do you want to spew, get out of here, allow me to rot here in peace."

"Seems you are making yourself comfortable in this dump."

"Watch your tongue boy."

"With the news I have for you, you will not want to stay here for even a minute more, its about your step daughter."

"Axymah?!! What about her?"

"Tell me now before I rip your throat from your neck."

"I don't think you are in any position to make threats give me two thousand dollars not naira and I'll give you the news."

"Bouncer give him two thousand dollars." Dario called and a really huge looking guy threw me the money.

"Now that you have given me my cash I will tell you the good news you know I have been working for you for a very long time you should give me a tip, probably throw in a couple thousands more."

"Give me the news or else you will join your parents in the pit of hell they are in."

"Fine, no need to get aggressive."

"Speak now boy while you still can."

"Axymah is out of coma."

So this is how Mr Dario found out I'm out of coma, I have to find out who this man is that told him, I moved closer to the cell and turned to see who it was....

I jolted up from the bed, shaking, drenched with sweat, my heart was racing, I looked around and saw my bedroom, what happened? Was that a.... Was that a dream? What sort of dream was that?!!! Austin would never betray me, or would he??!!!!! No he would not!!! Some dreams are just stupid.

I laid back on the bed but it was wet from all my sweat, too lazy to do anything about it, I just laid there till I heard the notification sound from my phone. I grabbed it from the bedside to see who is texting me this late at night.

I checked who it was, my sweetheart west cooper and to my surprise the time is 3:00 am in the morning, I slept a lot yesterday. I read his text and smiled I saved his number has ladybug because he always brings me luck.

Ladybug: I know you might be asleep but I can't sleep unless I know you are okay, so if you are awake please text me back with my favorite stickers, please.

Me:😌😌😏😮

Ladybug: I hope I am not disturbing you😚😚 my sunshine, the one that brings meaning to my life💞 the one I can't live without😎😎 I hope you are feeling much better, as long as I am with you no harm will befall you that useless man will never get to you😤😤 you are my ray of hope, so no one must harm you😌😌

Me: its you and your sweet tongue 😚😚 no you are not disturbing, I actually just woke up from sleep.

Ladybug: may I ask what woke you?

Me: was feeling your love and that you couldn't sleep, I woke to give you comfort and assure you that I'm alright.

Ladybug:😇😇👀 you sure about that or a nightmare.

Me: it was not a nightmare, just a freakish dream.

Ladybug: do you want to talk about it?

Me: no, not really, I'm a bit shaken up

Ladybug: sorry love

Me: thanks Darling, I'm starving

Ladybug: go eat something, now that I know you are okay I can go to sleep peacefully.

Me: go to sleep my handsome knight, sweet dreams, I love you💗💗

Ladybug: I love you too sweetheart💗💞

I dropped the phone after that and went to the kitchen to hunt for food I didn't find anything so I just stuck to making a sandwich. I made a peanut butter and chicken sandwich and grabbed a glass of cold milk and went back to my room, I switched on the TV and changed the channel to telemundo, my favorite channel, it was showing 'My heart beats for Lola' I munched on my sandwich while I watched the program feeling safe, for now.

How do you guys like this, wrote it during my writers block, will do better, don't forget to drop votes and comments