Chapter 42
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My mother was speechless, her mouth slight open.
"Shayenne, I–"
"You know what mom," I cut in, my eyes full of tears and going to open the door, " You would have to sleep elsewhere tonight. I'm not keeping you here."
My mother's eyes began to water, still shocked at what I'd told her.
"Honey, I– I didn't–"
"Mom please." I insisted strictly, "Leave."
My mother after about five seconds of silence finally left my apartment. I sat on the floor in tears. Keisha came to console me. I'd said what I had to.
***
I called Shane in tears that same night.
"Hello baby?"
"Shane?" I replied with a trembly voice from all that crying.
"Shayenne, are you crying?" he asked in a worried tone.
"Yeah." I sniffed.
"Oh my gawd, why? It has nothing to do with me I hope, honey."
"Partly." I sobbed.
"What did I do wrong?"
"Nothing, it's my mom."
"You're mom? What happened??"
I explained everything to him.
"Don't cry baby. It's good you told her the truth."
"But what about us?"
"Us what? We're staying together and that's it."
"My mom–"
"Will have to do with the rascal that I am. I love you. I think you should have a serious talk with your parents. If possible travel within the week back to their house. Talk things out."
"But my lectures–"
"Keesha will keep you updated."
"Okay..."
"I love you."
"I love you too."
***
The next day I wasted no time. I travelled back with my mother. The trip was awkward because I didn't speak to her throughout. She tried to talk, apologise and stuff but I ignored her. It clearly hurt her feelings. I didn't care.
--
We arrived safely. When we got home, my dad awaited us.
"Hello, dad." I mumbled.
"What's this issue about you saying no to Josh??" was his immediate rude reply.
"James, please. I have to tell you something." my mom cut in, pleading.
My dad turned to me. I gave him a cold stare, something I'd never done. It clearly shocked him as his expression changed to that of surprise.
"Did you just see how she looked at me?" he complained to my mom.
"James, please quiet down. I'll tell you everything. Let her go upstairs."
I rolled my eyes annoyed and went upstairs with my bag.
**
That night, my mom came to my room.
"Honey, dinner's ready."
"I'm not hungry." I replied coldly.
"Please, dear. We need to clear things up. Please. Come on downstairs. I've explained everything to your dad."
I finally gave in. I'd come there to talk things out anyway.
At the table there was silence as everyone ate. I could clearly feel that my dad was uncomfortable. He finally broke the silence.
"Shayenne, dear I'm sorry. Your mom told me. I am so disgusted and angry at myself–"
"We both are." my mom cut in. I was silent.
"We didn't know. We are sorry honey. That was so stupid of us. I am not at peace my dear. I can't believe that bastard raped you–"
I looked up at my parents. Both of them had tears in their eyes.
"I allowed a bastard to rape my only daughter. I'm sorry. Honey, please forgive your mother and I..."
I felt horrible.
"Please shayenne, forgive us. Please."
That's how they begged me continuously and in tears. I loved my parents no matter what and I was happy they'd realised their mistakes.
"We love you."
"We love you very much." my mom added.
I couldn't remember the last time my parents had told me they loved me. Tears welled up my eyes.
"If you want to talk about what happened with Josh, we can–"
"I don't want to talk about it again. I don't even what to think about it."
They nodded and I saw more tears roll down their cheeks.
"Please forgive us."
I swallowed.
"Please. We're begging you."
I closed my eyes, my heart heavy.
"I– I forgive you"
They looked at me, relieved. My dad held my hands.
"Thank you, dear. We promise to sue that bastard to court. We will take care of Josh. Personally. Don't worry."
I nodded and wiped my watery eyes.
"We love you."
"I love you too."
Both got up from their seats and came to hug me tight. It'd been long that I'd waited for this.
***
Everything went on better than I'd expected.
The next day we went to the Nelsons to talk things out. Josh's parents were shocked and ashamed. Funniest thing was, Josh was present. Loser.
His parents were so embarrassed and angry at their son, yet they pleaded for his sake. My father was firm though.
"I am sorry Kevin but it's no. Your son here will have to pay for the horrible things he made my daughter go through."
"I know James but can't we make an agreement?"
"No agreement is worth my daughter's dignity! That's why I'm here. I didn't come here to settle an agreement."
"Mr Harvey, please." Josh's odd voice cut in. We all looked at him in disgust.
"You, shut up! You're a grown man who still acts like a kid! You raped my daughter. That is why I'm getting you arrested!"
"What?!" the Nelsons exclaimed altogether. There were officers waiting outside for my dad's orders.
The Nelsons were shocked as the men came in and arrested Josh, telling him his rights.
While his parents begged mine, Josh turned to me
"You're gonna regret this!"
"And how? You have a lot of years behind bars." I replied coldly, "Take him away." I ordered in disgust.
