Married to a Beast

The Dream

It all started after Tracy finished her college and there was no means for her to study further for her grand father who was her back bone is now down with illness, and the whole money was spent on his illness for he is about to go for surgery. ( at that time Tracy was 18 years of age) She decided to work as a maid in a wealthy woman's house( Mrs Joy) she was a mother of three, two girls ( Stacy who was 6 years old and Nitta who was 3 years of age) and a boy ( Dave who was 9 years old), Dave was the oldest, how ever he does not live with them, as he stays with his father in another town due to his father's work, he usually comes for visit and Mrs Joy was a business woman who travels to and fro just to meet up with some confidential meetings with clients and she needed a grown up to stay with her two girls;

Tracy volunteered and she (Mrs Joy) promised to send her to school, how ever she did not pay her any penny never the less she was happy, because her dream of finally going to school is going to be accomplished.. but things did not seem the way she thought of it. She did many house chores, hand wash the clothes, bath the kids, make breakfast and lunch for them, takes them to school, and brings them back home and then prepare dinner;

Tracy did every thing joyously with the mind set of her going to the university with the help of Mrs. Joy, After three months of hard work and commitment to Mrs.Joy, there was no sign of her talking about her school, she was in deep thought one sunny afternoon when Stacy interrupted; (Aunt Tracy) which they fondly call her; when is mummy coming back from travel asked the eldest daughter. Ooop! with a fright, I guess it definitely will be next month ending.. what! that far? I miss my mum; and Nitta just asked me about her and I told her next week, just to calm her nerves.

I really don't know when she is coming; replied Tracy; are you kidding me aunt, Any ways, I am starving aunt, is there any thing for me to eat please? Yes my dear, there is food inside the micro wave, I just finished micro waving it, it should be Luke warm, you can have it. Thank you Aunt replied Stacy; you are the best.

After the school bus had picked up Stacy and Nitta, Tracy decided to take a nap when the door bell rang; Hold on a minute, I will be with you shortly said; Tracy... Okay the calm voice responded. On opening the door, she saw a light skinned short man with a beard around his face; Good morning sir, how may I help you? Good morning dear replied ( Mr. Henry) the man. I am Mr. Henry, your new neighbor; Myself and my family just moved into the neighbor hood and decided to say hello to our neighbors, is your mother in asked the man who is holding a six year old boy (Mike).

No, I will let her know you checked up on her, thank you sir... said Tracy who was in a haste ; Okay then, see you later the man said and left. It was time for the girls ( Stacy and Nitta) to come back from school! The school bus drop them at about 2pm and they took their bath and ate their food.

At around 3pm they took a nap and woke up at about 5pm to do their assessment, Tracy was trying her best to put the children through with their studies as she was very good at it.

One night, Tracy fell into a deep sleep.

And in the midst of her slumber came a bright light. Her eyes were soon made open and she found her self racing so quickly and looking for a hiding spot within an uncompleted building.

Then she came to a circle of creeping guys, all of which was huge and broad.

Most dreadful of it all, her lips were gushing out blood. All her skins were brutally injured in the dream and she was left to fight for her life alone.

All didn't seem right at all... Alot were clearly amiss. This was not just a new dream, but she had the same dream last week.

In fear, she jerked awake and her hands tightened against her skin.

"Oh no.... Not again!!! This is too much of a pain!" She cried. In the dark, she quickly ran her hands through the switch and put on the light and was glad to find her lips and skin still in tact.

Her night was how ever cut short. She could not dare to shut her eyes again out of fear.

So, alone in her room, in the quite of the night, she went down on her knees and she said a brief prayer to God. " Lord guide my path" she said.

Early the next morning, she dressed the children as usual and gave them some advice.

In all that you do, keep in mind your safety and that of Nitta, you must look out for your sister and make sure no one hurts her. Do not stay alone in the play ground. Okay (Stacy replied ok aunt) bye.

They boarded the school bus and wave each other good bye.. Tracy went inside, sat down on the couch and was pondering on the dream she had last night, what could this dream mean, she said to her self; when the phone rang, she was so lost in thought that it took her few minutes to notice the ringing of the phone. ( the phone rang about four times).

At the fifth time she picked up and it was Mrs. Joy. What rubbish! what audacity!! What took you so long to take your calls, I am so sorry Ma, ( replied Tracy) I guess you are sleeping by this time of the day instead of you to be working, any ways; I will be home tomorrow and make sure every where is sparkling clean; You lazy human, said Mrs. Joy! By the way, where are my princesses?

They went to school Ma, what should I prepare for you Ma? don't bother, I will just get some thing to eat, I will call you later when my girls are back, ok! and make sure to pick up on time. Yes ma! we are waiting for your return, we miss you. said Tracy , her heart was once more filled with happiness on hearing that Mrs. Joy is coming back, she has been waiting for too long, just for her to go back to school.

Did Mrs. Joy fulfilled her promise, what became of Tracy?