??THE GARDENER’S DAUGHTER??
?{NO GREATER LOVE}?
Written by Sylvia Adaobi Peter ?
? EPISODE THIRTEEN ?
? SARAH ?
I flinched when the door suddenly opened and the driver came in, smoking.
Tears ran down my cheeks as I looked at him.
He stared at me for a while and finally let out a soft sigh. He sat on one of the chairs in the room.
“Hey pretty. I’m sorry this has to happen to you. All my life as an a$$assin… Killing or harming beautiful girls like you had never been one of my agendas.
Take my advice right now and go far away. Someone wants to hurt you.
She wants you dead. I don’t know why but she wants you dead.
I’m not gonna kill you and I’m not gonna harm you.
Don’t go back to that house and don’t go anywhere near Korea…for now. Leave and never look back.” The man told me quietly.
I immediately knew who had done this. Mrs McDonald.
Does she hate me this much? All because of her son?
Hot and angry tears ran down my cheeks.
What do I do now?
“Can I call my family?” I asked the man, feeling so frightened at the thought of someone wanting me dead.
“Then she will surely know you are still alive.
This woman is rich and will do anything to get the law on her side even if you try to sue her then steal gonna turn and come after you.
Go far away and save your life first.” The man told me and I shook terribly with tears.
“Help me please… I’ve got no one! Nothing….but some money and my bag. Help me please.” I begged.
” I will send you off to Sweden. There you shall find someone who’s gonna accommodate you for the time being.” The man said looking at me and I smiled.
” Thanks.” I replied softly. ” What’s your name?”
“Mask. Just Mask. And you?”
“I’m Sarah. Thanks for helping me.” I replied finally feeling a bit relaxed.
Where am I going to? I don’t know but I know for sure I’m gonna be save there.
I’m sorry dad… I’m sorry Joana, I’m sorry Rose and I’m sorry Vicker.
I will have to hide for now but I’m gonna come back for revenge.
I thought as more tears poured down my face.
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Two days later, through an illegal means, Mask helped me travel to Sweden through a large ship conveying hard drugs to the county.
At first I was terrified but later got pacified.
When I got there, I traced the address given to me to a low and quiet town.
It was a strange place with few people around.
I was still standing when a girl of my age walked to to me with a smile.
“Hi. I guess you must be Sarah.” She said starling me.
I nodded. ” Mask sent me here.” I replied.
“I know. Come on. I will show you our place.” She said taking my hand.
I wondered where she was taking me to and what they really do at their place as I followed her like a moron.
Few minutes late after walking,we arrived in front of a big river.
She took me to a medium-sized house and once I entered,I covered my nose.
The house smelled of cigarettes. I coughed and the strange girl smiled.
“My name is Irene. And I work here too as a messanger though and I go to school here. I’m an orphan here so the people here sends me to school and in return I work as a messanger.” The Irene girl said.
I turned to look at her as we walked into the house. ” Messanger?” I asked.
Am I here also as I messanger?
What does the future holds for me?
I shall find out when the time comes.
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***FIVE YEARS LATER***
? VICKER ?
I drove into the compound I once shared with my family and memories flooded into my head.
I smiled when I sighted mom standing and looking just like I left here years ago.
My eyes wandered to the house the gardener shared with his daughters.
Where was everyone? Is the gardener still here?
I asked myself as I came down from the car.
“Mom!” I called as mom beamed a watery smile at me.
She walked up to me and gave me a bear hug. I hugged her back.
I looked around and everywhere looks just the same to me, making it seem as if I left just yesterday.
“Dad is in Korea for a business. He’s never tired.” I laughed as I looked at mom.
Mom looked at me sigh pride. ” Oh son…just look at you! Come on let’s go on so you are gonna rest!” Mom sighed happily.
I smile back and looked back to see the Gardener’s little house.
“Is the gardener still here? I need to see Sarah.” I told Mom and she looked away.
I frowned. ” Mom? Is everything ok? Where is the gardener?” I asked more loudly.
I heard a sound beside me and there was Miller, Sarah’s dad standing and smiling.
I walked up to him and hugged him hastily. “Mr Miller. You look thinner.” I said looking all over at him.
He looked thinner and unhappy but still managed to smile. “You finally came. I wish she never went on that journey.”
Mr Miller said and I looked at him confused. What’s he talking about?
“What journey? Who are you talking about? ” I asked.
Mr Miller was silent.
” Where is Sarah?” I finally asked that one question I’ve been dying to ask.
He was silent again. Just then mom walked towards us.
“Miller, come on! Just tell him the truth. Why can’t you just tell him Sarah is dead and gone forever! “Mom announced.
Time seized and my heart automatically went dead immediately mom that.
I turned to look at her.
“What did you say mom?” I asked sounding so low I could barely hear myself.
“She was on a trip to Korea and died. That’s it. You done have to bother about her. Just go inside and…. ”
I couldn’t listen anymore as mom continued talking cos my heart was on fire.
It was in turmoil and disarray.
No. I shook my head. Sarah isn’t dead. I can feel it. I can feel her.
She’s somewhere out there and will do anything within me to bring her back to me. No matter what it’s gonna cost.
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What happened to Sarah in Sweden??
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