Evil

Exactly 10pm, Clara was already running into the warm arms of the sleep goddess, when she heard her door bell, she frowned her brows because she could guess who could be stupid enough to call at such an ungodly hour, she tried to ignore him hoping that he will be gone when he gets no response but to her dismay,he remain persistent, frustrated, she screamed throwing a pillow at the door. She stood up, picked up her phone and headed to the sitting to open the door.

" Why are you not always happy to see me?, don't you want me to come visit?I'm only trying to mend our relationship. '' Adam said, pushing her aside as he swagged in with the things in his hands , Clara fought the urge to roll her eyes at him, who, in her shoes, would be happy?Her eyes rested on the transparent bag he was carrying, she sighed in relief knowing that she wouldn't be cooking for him tonight.

" If you are done eating, you can leave, don't forget to close the door. "She instructed , turning to head back to her room but he stopped her.

" I've eaten already, I brought dinner for you. Without the amount of chemically packed foods you are eating, I don't think you will ever grow more fresh.. '' Clara was taken aback, did she hear him clearly?, he brought her dinner, she stared at him suspiciously, did he suddenly remembered that she's his daughter?,or what should she make out of this situation?.

" Why such a look?, can't I buy you something?I know I've never been a good father but you should give me another chance to make it up to you. " He said sadly, trying to justify his action.

Clara faked a grateful smile at him, saying, " thanks father ,there's a little money in one of the drawers in my room you can have it. " she picked up the spoon that came with the food, when he left she transferred some of the food onto another plate and hid it in the kitchen before returning to her seat with the remaining one.

For a father who never acknowledged you as his blood, a man who faked his own kidnap just to get money from you, to suddenly show up at your door with a stupid excuse of bringing dinner for her, how could she not be suspicious, anyone would be.

Adam came back counting some dollar note, when he saw her dropping her spoon he was surprised 'so quick?' he ask inwardly running a scrutinizing gaze at her, when he saw her oily lips, he heaved a satisfied sigh, " am done eating, I've already had dinner, tonight so I couldn't finish it, but I will place this in the fridge for next time, the food is really delicious, father thank you, you can leave with the money, while I clear this up." She stood up ready to leave with the remaining food but she noticed that he isn't making any attempt to leave.

' Why isn't she reacting to the drugs? or was the stupid drug a fake?.' Adam felt disappointed,he couldn't believe nothing was happening to her.

" Why should I leave?This money isn't even enough to buy the food you just eat?, " he said shamelessly while making himself comfortable and determined to make sure his efforts weren't wasted .

" Fine, you can keep the money if you don't want it!" She went to the kitchen to keep the plate but he followed her ,closely watching her every move.

On noticing his presence, her heart crumbled shattering into pieces, when the realization stroked her, she was right!,he added something in the food.

Unable to take it anymore, Adam decided to ask openly, " Are you not feeling any pain or discomfort in your stomach?" his voice was laced with impatient

'What?!How did he know?He already knows about my baby, it's my baby he's after, not me.' Clara's hand flew to her stomach protectively.

" What do you mean? " she decided to pretend she didn't know what he was talking about.

" Don't blame me, that bastard in your womb is stopping me from making money, so I want it out!."he said aggressively.

" My baby is not an illegitimate child, you demon! " she could now see how crazy he was for money, if not that she got married to Xavier this man would have sold her off for money .

Seeing the madness in his eyes, she immediately dialed a number with a trembling hand, her watchful eyes never left his face even for a second, she was glad when the call got connected.

"H..hello " she said with a quivering voice but her face turned pale on hearing the receiver's voice

" It's me "

" Sorry, wrong number " she immediately disconnected the phone, she could call anyone for help, but definitely not him.

She tried another number, while taking Shakey steps back, but with every step she took he was quick to cover. This time when the call got connected, he forcefully jerked the phone away from her, "help!" She screamed at the top of her voice.

" Help?" Who do you think will come to your rescue tonight." He mocked with a sinister smirk," the drugs would have finished working before they showed up. "

" Drug?, you drugged the food? " She asked in disbelief, running into the toilet, to throw up, he watched her with mockery writing on his face,'the stupid girl actually ate the food' .

The bathroom door was slammed shut from inside. She needs to buy herself sometime if he discovers that she didn't eat that food he will surely use another method to kill her baby.

" You little bitch opened this door now before I kicked it open! " he threatened, kicking the door .

Inside the washroom Clara was shivering, while praying for a helper to show up as quickly as possible before the crazy man kicked the door off.

Outside the building a black sports car pulled over at full speed.

" Are you sure we're in the right place?" A strong masculine voice asked.

" Yes boss, she leaves here, "he's assistant replied behind him as she tried to catch up with him.

" Use the elevator while I use the stairs!" he ordered, although she said it was a wrong number, she dialed, somehow he could pick up the uneasiness in her voice.

Bang!

bang!!

And finally with the last kick the door finally gave way.

" You spoiled brat, I will make sure I send you to your crazy motherl, since you refused to eat the food, watch me use my fist and feet to remove it!. " he charged forward in fury like a wounded animal.

Clara used her soap, shampoo, anything she could lay her hand on, to throw at him she ran around until he forced her into a corner,he enjoyed how helpless she looks now.

" Let's see how you escape, keep running, why did you stop? , you just got married to that stupid man for less than a year and he already thought you all this nonsense, you even became disobedient and stubborn , thinking you can now stand on your own, right?."

He asked raising a hand to hit her, an ear piercing scream escaped her lips,as she quickly bent down to protect her stomach, her eyes were shut tightly as she waited for the pain to be administered to her.

But the fist did not land on her, neither did she feel any pain, she remained like that afraid to raise her head up in case he was targeting her face, it wasn't until she heard that familiar cold voice, did she bring down her hand.

" You should be grateful, I showed up on time ,if not , I don't think you would be able to guess how you will die ." he forcefully dropped his hand and pushing him away, while he took long strides towards the woman who did not know whether she should be grateful to him for coming to her rescue or curse at her bad luck.