THE HEIRESS

GOING BACK TO THE CITY

Habibi wish all what was happening could be a dream, she wish she could wake up from this nightmare.

Delaila continued her narration looking at Habibi who was staring at nothing in particular.

" your mother fell in love with your father and so was your father , your grandparents did not oppose their relationship because they seem really in love and your grandpa really love your father. The two got married after the Blake's property was handed over to your mother including all the Blake's cotton industry . Not long after their wedding your mother got pregnant with you and that was the happiest day of your mother's life "

" And what about my father was he not happy , I'm sure he would have adviced my mother to have an abortion , I'm I right " Habibi asked sarcastically

" No sweetheart , you are wrong , your father was really happy that he bought many new set of limited baby stuff for you "

" I refuse to believe he got all those things for me , I'm sure all those things are for that vicious woman's daughter. Habibi said angrily

" No Habibi all those things are for you "

" And how sure are you that those things are for me "

Your father used to dote on your mother , treating her like a princess since she became pregnant but everything changed the moment he brought in Nancy , he sacked almost all the maid leaving only few of them including Nancy whom he brought in disguised as a maid , he became distant from your mother and he made the maid pack all what he bought for you into the store room , replacing it with new ones. I don't know how it happened but when your mother was already in her 5th month of pregnancy ,she suddenly transferred all the Blake's property to your father "

Habibi stood up abruptly,she couldn't believe her hears and her eyes became moist.

"Why would Mom do that and where are my grandparents, were they satisfied with what Mom did "

Delaila sighed and looked at the confused little girl

"They suddenly disappeared from the City which became a hard puzzle to solve for...."

Before Delaila could complete her words she started breathing hard which scared the already confused girl.

"No Mom don't do these to me , I can't leave without you Mom, please, Habibi screamed on top of her lungs" , In a state of confusion she ran all the way into the mountain to meet her old master .

Old Seb was just coming out of the small hut which he lives in ,he was surprised to see Habibi in a devastating state ,.

"Hey daughter,why are you running and why are their tears in your eyes ,old Seb asked confusing lying.

"Teacher , my... m.. my.. my mother," Habibi couldn't finish her statement and bursted into tears again

"What happened to her " he asked in a calm tone

My mother, she ... she is... de.. dead" Habibi blurted out in a broken voice

What!!! ,Old Seb shouted.

The two duo went back to the small house Delaila lives but they were dumbfounded when they couldn't find the dead body of Delaila

Mom,was lying here ,before I came to meet you ,where is she , Habibi asked feeling confused.

Old Seb was also confused for a little while, he was still in a deep thought when he suddenly remembered something.

He stared at the confused little girl, whose eyes is already puffed up from the excessive crying,and said to her in a gentle voice, Habibi it is high time you go back to where you come from. I'm sure Delaila already told you of your background.

No I'm not going anywhere not until I found the dead body of my mother, Habibi said as new stream of tears flows down from her eye.

Habibi, listen to what I'm saying,this place is not save for you anymore and you need to leave. Old Seb said in his usual gentle tone .

And what about my mother , won't we look for her , I was sure I left her here,why would she suddenly disappeared from the room,Habibi said in a confused tone .

Habibi dear do not worry about that, I will make sure I find the dead body of your mother and give her a befitting burial ,but you just have to leave for the city now ,pack your bags and meet me outside,old Seb said as he walked outside without giving the young girl the time to argue.

Habibi was devastated, in just a short period of time all her beautiful memories were destroyed, she couldn't believe that Delaila wasn't her mother and now she couldn't find her deceased mother's corpse,she hasn't even have time processed the shock, she is already being forced to go to the city, which she knows nothing about .

Habibi , packed her clothes which she folded neatly into the small bag, she placed beside her wooden box , Sluggishly she dragged the bag along with her as she head out.

Who is teacher Seb whispering to, she said to herself but was surprised to see old Seb alone when she got outside.

Maybe I was just Hallucinating, she said to herself.

How are we going to get to the City, Habibi asked.

You just wait you will know very soon, Old Seb was still talking when ten big and exotic cars parked at the two duo front.

Habibi, who thought they were enemies who came to attack his master, stands defensively at the front of Old Seb.

Eighteen huge men , dressed in black got down from the car at the same town.

Just eighteen, I should be able to beat them up just in two minutes, Habibi muttered to herself.

She looked back at her old teacher who was staring at the Guards with a Calm look and said to him "Master, don't be scared,I will protect you with all my might and I won't let any harm come to you ".

Habibi made stand in the position of fighting as the men black walked towards them. She kept wondering why no one got down from the Black Rolls Royce which was in the middle ,maybe it's their boss, she said to herself.

The young girl who was already prepared to fight was surprised, when they all bowed before her.

"Young Mistress,it's high time you come back home," Jeffrey the head of the guard said to her .

Confused Habibi,looked back at her old teacher,who seem to be aware of all what was happening.

"Master do you know them before"

The old Man did not answer her question,but instead patted her shoulder lightly and turned back, walking back slowly to the mountain 🏔️.

Habibi, become even more bewildered,and faced the man who just talked to her hoping to get an answer from him.

Jeffrey who understand the look on Habibi face said to her "Young Mistress, when you get back home you will get answers to all your questions".

Habibi was lead to the black rolls Royce, which Jeffrey opened for her.

Welcome back young Lady, the driver, who seem to be in her Twenties, said to her as he bowed her head.

Habibi was unable to replied,as she felt as if her tongue was tied down.

The , Car drove away from the village with Habibi,who was sitting staring at no where in particular at the back seat she was seated.