THE K1LLER'S KNIFE
The K1ller's Knife - Episode 21
I opted to go with the later, which it to l¡e my way out. I was already scared of both of them after what I found out today so I didn't want any trouble
If they could conspire to k1ll a grown man, would it then be a young boy that they won't k1ll to cover their deeds...?
" I was in my mother's place all day immediately after father left the house. For your second question Flora...why would I need to come to your bedroom door when we both know how much we dislike each other...?" I asked staring at her defiantly without batting an eyelid
From the way she looked at me doubtfully, I knew she still didn't believe me but since she had no evidence, she decided to let the sleeping dog lie
I could tell that she was confused too because with the way I h@të her, there's no way I will be concerned enough to bring ice blocks for her body massage
She had this skeptical look of "but if it wasn't Jacob, who then could it be...?"
I maintained my innocent look and composure so as not to sell myself out
Father's patience was running out by now and he spoke out authoritatively
" What sort of drama is this Flora...? If there is something you want to tell us... then go straight to the point instead of all these questions and answers!"
I held my breath and prayed in my heart that Flora should not tell father anything, else so many things will be stirred and I'll be uncovered.
" Never mind Jamie. I saw ice blocks shattered on the floor outside our bedroom and I was wondering who brought it because I met nobody there"
" So you simply suspected it was me or Jacob...? Flora I didn't come home after I left the house and we both know that my son will never do that for you except I probably force him into doing so..."
I looked at father amusingly. It was actually the first time I was hearing him refer to me as his son and not my name
"...who knows? Maybe your husband's gh0st must have risen from the d£@d to care for his pitiful widowed wife" father concluded in sarcasm as he laughed out loud and I chuckled finding it funny
Flora was feeling pained on hearing father make fun of her late husband's name. She shook her head in regrets and said dismissively in a way to get back at father for his hurtful words
" At least I'm glad that Keto was a more better man than you will ever be"
" Wait a minute! What did you just say...? Flora did you just compare me to that your p!g of a husband. A weak man whom you always complain to me about him not being able to handle you s£xually like I do...?"
" You're right Jamie..I guess it was the good s€x which blinded me to consider you a human angel when you were the exact opposite!" Flora fired at father.
Father was so ângry that he gave her a resounding sl@p immediately. The sl@p was so hot that it drew bl00d from the side of Flora's lips.
I was feeling scared for her because she still doesn't understand the sort of a person she's now living with.
I don't even know why she keeps infuriating father
or does she think father will still pet her knowing too well her husband is déâd and she has no one to fall back to...?
" Do I look like your weak husband that doesn't know how to put a woman in her rightful place...? He over spoilt you and I'll help him to correct you!" Father said and gr@bbed Flora by her hair as if he wants to pull it out of its scalp
On his other free hand, he pulled out his belt and straightened it. To my dismay, he threw Flora carelessly on the floor and using his belt he fl0gged the living daylight out of her.
Flora was shouting but to no avail as all her shouts fell on d3af ears. In fact it felt like it was only fueling father on.
He continued fl0gging Flora mercilessly making sure that each str0ke touched her bare skin and left marks there.
" Jesus! Oh God! I didn't bargain for this...ah! Don't k1ll me please Jamie...oh God! Jacob please help me...save me!"
As Flora said this to me, father turned his gaze at me who stood watching them fearfully and with my heart beating fast
" Lock that door and go to your room immediately...except maybe you want to join her...get out at the count of five! One.. two..three.." father shouted a command which I dare not disobey. He hasn't pun!shed me since mother left and I'll love it to remain that way.
That's why before he even finished counting five, I hastily locked the door and scampered out of sight to my room without glancing back to look at Flora.
He continued battering her with his belt as I left. And I just pray he doesn't k1ll her with the rate at which he is going.
I entered my bedroom and met Claire laying on the bed sleeping soundly. She must be a deep sleeper not to be awakened by the ongoing noise.
I walked to my side of the bed and slumped on it. I wanted to take a nap but as a light sleeper, Flora's screams just couldn't let me close my eyes.
The screams were getting louder and louder and then it ceased abruptly.
I heard no noise or shouts afterwards and it got me scared of what is happening out there.
I sat up immediately with my chest b£@ting very fast. I hope this man hasn't k1lled another person...?
I thought within me as I leaped out of bed and ran to the sitting room.
I pulled the sitting room door open only to behold Flora and father in a pool of their own bløød.
I was in utmost shock at the sight I saw before me!
A knife was stuck in father's arm and he was bleeding profusely and at the verge of loosing consciousness.
Flora on the other hand was looking so unrecognizably battered and must have f@inted as a result of continuous beatings.
It was a gory sight that left me so dumbstruck and baffled!
I don't know what led to this but it's obvious that whatever happened must have gotten out of hand to get this far.
I was confused and I didn't know what to do at that point in time.
I know taking them to the hospital was the best thing to do,
but how in heaven's name do I convey two adults to the hospital...?
Just then, Claire came out with sleepy eyes. She shouted so loud when she saw Flora in the condition she was in
Before I could say Jack, she ran to the door and unlocked it.
She ran out to call the neighbors to come help her mother. I was relieved and wondered why I never thought of that.
In a short time, Claire came back with about six neighbors who helped in conveying both father and Flora to the nearest hospital. It's the same hospital Erica was once admitted in.
At the hospital, I noticed the neighbors kept on looking at me in an unusual way but I shrugged it off as unimportant. If only I knew that it wasn't.
Doctor Stanley came out of the theatre and walked towards me. This was about an hour after we admitted father and Flora in their individual wards.
" What happened Jacob...? I hadn't expected to see you in the hospital so soon and with this type of case"
" I'll explain everything later doctor Stanley. Please tell me...how is my father and Flora doing...?" I asked with concern laced in my voice
" Flora...? Oh, you mean the other lady who came in battered...?" Doctor Stanley asked and I nodded in the affirmative
" ...well we've resuscitated her and aside the obvious bruises...she's okay now. As for your father...we had to take out the kn1fe and then we stitched his wound. Thankfully he is out of danger now and should be awake in a short time"
I breathed a sigh of relief as I heard that and I thanked the doctor profusely for a work well done. It's a good thing to know that everything is stable now.
While still talking to doctor Stanley, I heard voices behind me.
I turned to see who it could be, that's when I saw two policemen with Claire and two of my neighbors behind them
Claire stepped forward and pointed an accusing finger at me as she said to the hearing of everyone present
" That's him sir! He hates my mother so much...and so he fl0gged her and then stabbed my step father with a kn1fe!"
I looked at her quite confused at what was going on. What! me a k1ller....? Ah!
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