Chapter 76

Muse
I feel very sorry for Audrey. Pen manipulates her as he pleases to get out of trouble. And the height is that she does not realize this at all. She doesn't know what dangerous guy he is. He will end up destroying her if she continues to frequent him. I'm afraid it's too late when she finds out what a bastard he really is. What hurts me more is the fact that she is pregnant with him. This man is real trash! How could she end up in his clutches? I should have protected her and prevented such a thing from happening. I remember that at the beginning of this relationship, she told me with enthusiasm how she had a crush on him, their first date... I asked her who this man was with her, but she refused to tell me. However, I did not insist on knowing it, for fear of being too intrusive in his life. I realize that I was wrong and maybe if I had insisted and tried to find out who this man was, I would have managed to save Audrey from his clutches because at that time, she was madly in love with him as he is now. How I want so much!
When my father returns, I go to his room after he has eaten and rested.
"Why are you making that face my child?" He asks me with an affectionate look on me.
"I want to withdraw my complaint against Pen."
"And why so? It was really you who wanted him to pay for all the harm he did to you!?" My father inquired, puzzled by my sudden change of heart.
"Yes, but that was before. Now things have changed."
"Really? What's changed? I didn't know about that."
"Audrey is pregnant with Pen." I said letting out a sigh of exasperation.
"Wow! That complicates things indeed."
"Exactly! Do you understand why I have to withdraw my complaint?! Pen must be released immediately." I say with a pang of heart.
"No. I admit that I don't understand the connection between his release and Audrey's pregnancy. He is certainly the father of this child, but he remains a criminal who must pay for all his crimes." My father replied, keeping his calm.
"That's for sure! You and I agree on the kind of scoundrel he is, but my sister isn't. She's convinced he's innocent and that I'm accusing unfairly. She threatened to kill herself if we don't release Pen." I told my father who seems not to believe his ears.
"The scoundrel! How dishonest! He exploits it to put pressure on you and escape from prison."
"And it works well."
"So you decided to throw in the towel like that, after all the harm he did to you?" My father questions me, not seeming to like my decision.
"I guess I have no other choice. Audrey sounded serious when she talked about killing herself." I say defeatist.
"And you believe her?"
"Yes. You had to see when Pen had turned his back on her. She went into depression and wasn't eating. Although it pains me to admit it, she fell head over heels for that filthy pig. I don't can't joke about it." I explain to my father who listens to me with all his attention.
"I completely understand you my daughter, but I don't agree with your decision."
"What else am I supposed to do daddy? You listened to me tell you how Audrey sounded firm in her words. In my place, what would you have done?" I reply looking annoyed.
"I don't know you like that. You are a lioness, a fighter woman. The Muse I know should seek a way out of this ordeal. She would never have given up."
"Yes, but that was when my sister's life wasn't in danger. Do you understand that I have no room for error?!"
"I understand." He answers calmly.
"What do you advise me then?"
"Nothing. Find a solution on your own. You're smart enough to do it. It's a new situation, open your mind and find an escape."
That's all my dad told me. So what am I going to do in the face of this embroglio? I'm between a rock and a hard place. I will never be able to get out of it without there being harmful effects. If I maintain my complaint against Pen, Audrey will be angry with me and she risks ending her life. And that is out of the question for that to happen. However, if I withdraw my complaint, I miss the opportunity to make the man who destroyed me and who is a criminal pay, not to mention the harm he will continue to do everywhere around him. It's a very tricky situation there.
I spent the whole night tossing and turning the question all over the place. I really haven't found the best solution. However, in the morning when I wake up, I say a little prayer asking God to enlighten me on the situation, and on the best decision to make. I then wash up and go to work after having breakfast. On my way to work, I decide to stop at the police station. Finally, I made the decision not to withdraw my complaint. However, I ask the police commissioner to release Pen and to suspend further investigations until a certain time. I explained the situation to him and he was more than understanding. So he freed Pen.
As soon as Pen leaves the cell, he glares at me with his evil eyes, while wearing a mean smile. We were outside the police station. I was already getting into my car when he calls out to me and says
"I knew you were going to reconsider your decision. You couldn't do such a horrible thing to me after everything we've been through together."
"You should be ashamed of yourself, you bastard! I did it for my sister and believe me, I don't miss the urge to strangle you."
"Calm down honey! You're getting better with time. You're even prettier than before."
Pen's compliment makes me want to vomit. I feel so bad not letting him languish in this cell. All because of Audrey.
"You are a filthy pig and I assure you that I will hunt you down. You will end your life in the depths of the prison, I give you my word! Rejoice that my sister is still between your claws. But very soon, she will come out of it and I promise you that at this time, you will not be smart anymore!" I summoned him in a threatening tone.
I then turn back to my car to get behind the wheel. But as I go, Pen holds my hand and a strong aversion seizes me. I see all the heinous scenes of the rapes again and I violently withdraw my hand from his. I spit in his face and yell at him
"You pervert! Dare to touch me again and I'll forget my sister knows you! I'm no longer that innocent, naive girl you used to abuse. I swear to you that if you dare lay impure hands on me again , I will make you regret the day of your birth!" I thundered, my eyes bloodshot.
The tone in which I was speaking to Pen, as well as the look I was giving him, frightened him and he took a few steps back, fear showing on his face. Finally, I walk on tiptoe in my car where I take place. I literally tremble after the scene that just took place. I had to exhale and inhale several times to regain my composure. Once I get my normal breath back, I start my car. I know where to go to be calmer. This scene wrung me out and even though Euniel and I are cold, I really need him. I silence my pride and head for his house. Today being Friday, he often goes to work late.
I arrive at Euniel after about thirty minutes of driving. I wanted to give, but the door is slightly ajar. It catches my attention. Euniel is not the type to leave his door open like this. However, I finally open the door and enter.
"Is there anyone? Euniel?"
I speak as I go. I run down the stairs to Euniel's room, curious about what's going on. However, just at the top of the floor, before I even arrive in front of Euniel's room, I hear a voice speaking quite loudly. This intrigues me and I approach the room to check who it is. Arrived in front of the bedroom door, I hear
"Don't worry, I've got the case in hand. Euniel can't get away from me. The hardest part was getting that glue skin off Muse. It was a piece of cake handling Euniel and make him suspect Muse of being the one who divulged the information concerning the research on Cécile..."
I am flabbergasted to hear what the person says. To reassure myself who it is, I slightly push the door which gives me a view into the room. A quick glance around the room brings me to... Sandra?
"I know...He's starting to regret the way he treated that bitch. He told me he thinks he was very hard on her and wants to apologize to her. But I I did everything to make it after the wedding... I don't want any bad surprises... I'm already a few steps away from achieving my goals... I can't even let anyone be a obstacle in my way..."
I already wanted to close the door and leave, however a sentence caught my attention to stay put.
"... Poor guy! He thinks this child is his. He hasn't seen anything yet... Our child will inherit all his property when he dies in a tragic accident after two months of our marriage. .."
At this moment, I take my mobile phone out of my bag, then I start filming Sandra and recording her while she is on the phone.
"... I will be a happy widow. Can you imagine? Me, Paula Maïni, heiress to the immense fortune of Euniel? We are going to leave this country and start a new life, you, me and my child, in another city. .. I'll see if that pest Muse will commit suicide when she learns of the death of the love of her life that she never could have... Ha ha ha! That will be the icing on the cake. I can't wait for this to happen very soon..."
My God, I have to do something before this witch succeeds in her plan. Euniel is in danger.
"...And most importantly, we will be delivered from the clutches of Pauline... She won't..."
At this moment, the surprise made me cry out without being able to control myself. Sandra stops the telephone conversation. I take a few steps back, then I walk very quickly to reach the door. I descend the stairs in long strides. Then, when I was already at the exit door, my hand on my wrist to open the door, I heard Sandra say to me
"Where are you going like that?"
His face is the least peaceful.
"Hi Sandra! Glad to see you, but I'm in a hurry. I have to go to work. Bye!"
I reach out to turn the doorknob once more, but Sandra retorts in a rather serious tone.
"You don't move from here Madam!"
"Otherwise what?" I said looking at her defiantly.
"Otherwise I'll shoot you!" She replies, pulling out a gun she was holding behind her back with one hand.
I am seized with fear. I lower my voice and speak quietly to Sandra.
"Drop that weapon Sandra! Where did you get it? Can't you see you could be doing something stupid here?"
"Yes, I will surely do something stupid if you don't keep quiet."
"What do you want?" Finally I ask.
"Come near her!" She orders me by making the gesture of the free hand.
I walk slowly towards Sandra, fear in my stomach.
"Very well! Now walk towards the door. You open the door slowly and we will go out. Watch out if you want to run away or if you shout. I will shoot you directly."
We walked out to my car.
"Come in and take the wheel." Sandra orders me.
I obey and get into the car, while Sandra walks around the car and takes her place in the back seat.
"We're going on a trip. Start the car and follow my instructions. Don't forget, at the slightest misstep...Pang!" She said, putting the gun to my head. I jump when I hear the noise she makes with her mouth.