Chapter 72

Muse
Coming across Pen here at my dad's business makes us think a lot.
"When I think about it, the arrival of this Pen or Claude is not insignificant." My father tells me.
"You think so?"
"Yes. He always asked me questions about my life and my family. I found him a bit too curious for my taste." My dad keeps saying.
"Do you remember when he came here? How was he? How did you manage to give him work? Did you put out a job offer at that time?" I questioned him looking interested.
"No. I remember he came to see my secretary to look for work and she told him that there were no vacancies in the company. However, he insisted so much by making an uproar to the point of getting my attention. I had to come out to ask what was wrong. But he was so reckless that I had no choice but to take him into the business. In addition, he does a good job. I have always been satisfied with his work." My father explains to me while I listen to him with all my attention.
"There is no doubt that he was looking to be hired at all costs." I add thoughtfully.
"Now that you mention it, yes. He sounded like he wanted the job no matter what. And I thought he really needed it."
"Do you at least remember when he came?"
My father begins to think, then answers me.
"I think it's the period when you were just coming out of the brothel. Right before you left for Great Britain."
I am flabbergasted by his response. And I affirm in a convinced tone.
"There is no doubt that this rapist was only there to spy on us. I am convinced that there must be a connection between my escape from the brothel and his arrival in this city."
"Me too, I'm sure of it now. He admitted to me that he had left his home town in search of a job. This coincidence is too much." My father added to my retinue.
"Only, what I don't know is how he knew it was you who got me out of the brothel."
"That's easy. Just do some research and you're done. Remember that I had contacted the brothel at that time. Although it was not with my name, my image is quite sufficient so that I can even be searched on the internet. Already my head is on Google like a famous personality in the country."
"So that means Pen is involved in the brothel. And if so, I'm sure his relationship with my sister is not accidental." I watched thoughtfully.
"I agree with you. What if he used Audrey to spy on us?!"
"That would explain everything then. Remember that day she suddenly asked to attend our meeting." I caught the attention of my exclaiming father.
"Well yes! That famous day when she insisted so much on being present at our meeting. I even remember that you asked her why this sudden renewed interest in what we do."
"Exactly. And she had taken the pretext that she was reproached for being withdrawn from the family and that she wanted to be more involved. I had not believed her at all, but since you had asked that we Leave it, I put up no resistance." I told my father.
"I can't believe these people managed to infiltrate our homes. We only discovered Pen. What about the others? We're not at all sure about the people around us. It sucks there!" My dad complained about the worry in his voice.
"If Pen came close to us to spy on us, that only means one thing..."
"He's involved in the brothel, and maybe he's behind the kidnapping of Euniel's mother. And if your sister was spying on us, she must have given the information to Pen that Euniel should go to his house. dad." My father finishes my sentence.
"Yes! That day when I left my room to join you, I remember that I had found Audrey on the balcony. She seemed to have lost her way. But given the urgency of the situation, I had not lent Watch out for her. Which would explain why they killed Charles. They had the information beforehand." I agreed with my father.
The discoveries we just made are so chilling. And to think that we've been living with the enemy all this time.
"Wow! That's really strong!" I exclaimed at the end of my surprises.
"I'm not telling you!" My father exclaimed as well.
"Do you think Audrey knew that Pen was using her and that he's involved in trafficking women?" I will question my father still in shock.
"I don't think so. He must have managed to coax her in, because you can tell from miles away that she's a fan of his. However, I don't think he could jeopardize his business by revealing it to Audrey. He must have been telling her nonsense." My father answered.
"You're right. And then I doubt very much that Audrey has agreed to continue to be in a relationship with him, knowing what he does as an activity."
"You don't know what that kind of person is. He's able to play with his brain and have it follow him like a dog. He's the epitome of a narcissistic pervert." My father responds to my greatest dismay.
Hearing my father say that makes my heart ache. After all, it's my sister we're talking about.
"I can't believe Audrey lets herself be manipulated so much. Can't she think?" I am indignant.
"My daughter, there are girls who are like that. They don't have confidence in themselves and when they come across a bad man, he takes the opportunity to do with them what he wants. This is also the case of your sister." My father explains to me.
"However, there is something nagging at my mind."
"What ?" My father asks curiously.
"If Pen is involved in this brothel affair, what about Pauline?"
"I think she is involved and has to play a big role in this case."
"I believe the same thing as you. Pauline must not be all white. The two are very close and have always worked on things together in secret. I had already found her presence at Charles's mourning rather suspicious. The fact that Pen is involved further confirms my suspicion."
"We must act quickly."
"What do you propose ?"
"We have to file a complaint with Pen. With my connections, I'm going to have him locked up."
"Yes, but we have no more evidence to prove that he raped me." I retorted unhappily.
"Of course! Thanks to Euniel. He's the one who followed you, he can testify on your behalf. And then there's also the fact that he usurped an identity. no Claude. He's not going to make it." My father declares looking convinced.
"You're right! Better do it now, lest he run away."
My father immediately calls a prosecutor and tells him about the case. He promises to send police to get Pen. This time, he's not going to get away with it.
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I'm really in deep trouble. Not only has that bitch Muse managed to discover me, now her naughty sister comes to tell me that she is expecting a child from me. I who thought I was at the end of my troubles. I think I'll skip that stupid Audrey. How could she think that I wanted to have a child with her? She's so stupid that a child of her would risk coming out stupid. Besides, I was looking for a way to get rid of her. I believe she gave it to me on a silver platter. Since she refused to abort, she has only to assume this child alone.
I rush home. I need to get out of this town as soon as possible. I know that if I stay here, I am in great danger. So, I go to my room and put my important things in two suitcases. I leave several other of my effects. I don't have time to collect them all. I come out dragging them. I go to the concierge of the apartments where I live. I give him the keys to my apartment.
"What is it my friend? Why are you giving me the keys?"
The janitor is wasting my time when I hadn't planned to stop and talk. Nevertheless, I answer him by taking the exit.
"I'm going to another town. I'm giving you the keys because I'm not going to come back here."
The concierge runs after me and stands in front of me, more curious. He really pulls me out of my gongs, but I manage to pull myself together.
"Why my friend? You were fine here though. And your wife?"
"I don't have a wife. And now I have to go. Please get out of my way." I stood up to him feeling the anger rising in me.
"Okay! Calm down my friend!"
He eventually leaves in front of me. I leave almost running. Time is running out and if I want to escape Monsieur Hawam and Muse, I have to act quickly. So I manage to get into my car and get out of the gate. However, barely out of the gate, I see police advancing towards me, weapons in hand.
"Mr. Pen?"
"Yes. What's going on?" I asked in panic.
"You are under arrest for child rape and impersonation."
I'm really done. I have no choice but to get out of the car and follow them. They put handcuffs on my hands like a bandit. My neighbors come out and watch the scene with curious looks.