Nocturnal Confession

NOCTURNAL CONFESSION". . ***Chapter 1*** . I observe through the small gate that gave access to the street. Apparently Mr. Sun is certainly not going to delay before showing his nose. I say this because I haven't seen him for four years already, simply because I was imprisoned for counterfeiting money. I say four years because I do it every day and counting the days it is exactly one thousand four hundred and sixty days. Hmm, it seems like an eternity. Phew, I got down because the gate was getting high. And each time I raise my head towards this grid, I make myself the promise to take revenge on all those who dragged me behind these damn bars. My name is simply Gildas. In my opinion, my schooling has been like a saw tooth. I say sawtooth because I did not study as it should be. First of all, it was the fault of my paternal uncle's wife, who did everything possible to get him to send me away from his home. Then Mariano and Yvonne who ordered my arrest. If my freedom is snatched from me while those who should not be free are free, I feel a rage invade me. Others will certainly tell me to leave everything to God because they are not the victims if not I bet they will reject this idea. Finally the hour of the bath is sounded and it is timed. So we wash only once a day and it will be necessary to follow a row because there is only one nauseating bathroom for two more people. Whether you wash or not, if the countdown is over, you have to go to your cell before the police arrive, otherwise you will be beaten with a baton from your bath, through the corridor where the cells are clustered, to your cell. In my cell there are three of us and since they were here before me, I have to submit. It seems that this is the number one rule of the illegitimate code of the civil prison as Melkior told me. There are three of us in our cell; there is Mohamed, Melkior and me. I remember my first day here like it was yesterday. Mohamed welcomed me with punches. And until now we are sometimes antagonistic. As for Melkior he is a courteous boy but I can't stand to see his face because he looks a lot like Mariano. One day I asked him why he is in prison. . He: you know, life sometimes brings us unpleasant surprises but we have no choice but to accept them. . Me: Oh yes :-o ? Like what for example? . Him: Well, my own brother defrauded my passport to get me arrested. . Me: why did he do that :-o? . Him: Well, because he wanted to take over our late father's property and I opposed it. . Me: hum . Him: at the beginning I said that I would take revenge once I was free but not anymore. . Me: because he's your brother isn't he? . Him: No, because after my nightly confession I realized that it's not right. . Me: confession :-/ ? . Him: yes night confession. Don't tell me that you never heard about it . Me: no . Him: Father Maxime has the habit of passing by here at night. And when he comes, you sit down just him and you. Then you tell him everything you have experienced in the past. Then he gives you advice and prays for you. . Me: I don't like it. . Him: why :-/ ? . Me: Normally it's for the criminals to do it. Especially those because of whom I am here. . Him: we'll talk about it after the bath. . We took the necessary for the bath and formed rows with the prisoners of the other cells when someone wanted to take my soap because he found it beautiful. . Me: no way :-/ . And with a quick jest he snatched the soap from me. I wanted to take it back but I couldn't because he is taller than me. He raised his hands in which he held the soap firmly so I punched him in the stomach. . Him: ah yes :-/ . You want to fight? I'll show you how it's done. Hold this PAFF . He kicked me so hard that I almost lost consciousness. The only thing I know, or at least saw, was Melkior helping me up while another one invited us to calm down. . Him: but let's see Thierry. Do you want to kill him or what :-o ? . Thierry (clenching his fists but not deigning to give me back my soap): he started it and I don't like to be provoked. So tell him well. . All I want to do is to leave this hellhole one day and get rid of the watch that would have set up this dirty trick of forging money by inserting it into my business. He loses nothing to hear. . Melki (once in the cell): Gil forgets about the fights okay? . Mohamed: Rule number two, never assault someone you are not sure you can beat. . Melki: Gil listen to what I'm telling you. Violence only leads to violence. . Two hours later, we went to have the daily meal that doesn't say its name since it is not only tiny but also inedible. Wet couscous with hot sauce and fry. I am sitting next to Melkior who is enjoying his meal copiously. . He: Gil you better eat because Thierry and his gang are coming. . Me: ah well . Him: Yes, he is coming from behind. And a piece of advice, do not react even if he provokes you. . I calmed down and pretended to eat when Thierry came to my level and then he stopped and gave me a mocking smile. Maybe he thought I was going to ask for my soap. And since I didn't say anything, he went on his way with his gang. . Melki: Bravo Gil . Me: hum . Him: you know why I tell you not to react? . Me: no . Him: because he is the most feared. He's a nutcase, that one. Even the police fear him. . Me: oh well :-o! And how come he's here if they can't stop him? . Him: Well, he robbed a bank and killed two men. But since he's a s*x addict, they hooked him up with a woman who gave him a severe sleeping pill to lick his breasts and then he fell asleep. . Me: kind of like the story of Samson and Delilah :-)? . Him: quite . As soon as the bell rang, we went back to the cell. I fell asleep afterwards without realizing it. And in my dreams I could already see Yvonne, this girl for whom I was able to do anything for love but finally I realized that it was not worth it. Well, as I was saying earlier, Yvonne was approaching me while I was backing up until my back hit the wall. . She: but why are you backing up? Do not be afraid. I won't hurt you. Come closer . Me: no, go away, I'm not interested :-( . She (passing her hand on my naked chest that she goes down to my lower abdomen): relax we have the evening just for us two :-) . . Finally I gave in and started to kiss her languidly. I stretch a little on the bed of this damn prison continuing my reverie and already pronouncing honeyed words when the laughter of the two persons with whom I share the same cell put me in startle. . Mohamed: hahahaha :-D . Me: What are you laughing about? :-/ . Melki: um Gil I inform you that you are still in jail here and not in the hotel. So come back to earth. . Mohamed: so you are good at sex . Both: hihihihi :-D . Me: yes, that's it, have a good laugh. I have... . I haven't even finished my sentence when the door opens on a guard who puts all three of us in startle. . The guard: who is Gildas among you here :-/ ? . Melki: what is it about :-/ ? . The guard: just answer otherwise . . Mohamed: otherwise what? . The guard: :-/ . Me: well guys, let's drop it I'm going to see what he has so important to tell me. It's me Gildas, what do you want from me :-/ ? . The guard: you have a visitor . Me: visit :-o ? . Him: you have heard well. It is a young woman. . Both: a young woman! . Melki: Gil, you are lucky :-) . . Mohamed: wèh really huh. We should find you a cell for the f**k :-D . Me: the what :-/ ? . Melki: he means leg in the air . The guard: you follow me or not? I don't have that much to do :-/ . . Me: what is his name? . Him: you will know it once you are there. . I wouldn't want to see Yvonne's face. If she really loved me as she pretended, she wouldn't be in couple with that bastard Mariano, let alone plotting against me. All in all I followed the guard since he refused to tell me anything about my mysterious visitor. Just arrived in front of a door, he minces me before opening it and telling me that the girl is waiting for me. I enter and I hear him telling me that we have just five minutes before he violently slams the door behind my back and the girl in question is really Yvonne. . Me: you :-o ? . Her: yes darling :-) . Me: honey what :-/ ? While I am here behind bars fighting against mosquitoes, heat and torture for this dirty trick that you and Mariano have played to incriminate me, you come to call me darling :-o ? You must be a witch . Her: umm :-/ ? Why are you yelling at me like that? What the hell am I doing here if I don't think about you? You really offend me . Me: Yes, that's right. You've rushed into the arms of this impostor and you still come to talk to me about love :-/? . Her: That's enough. For your information, I have never conspired with anyone. I didn't sleep with him either as you say. . Me: a liar. A real liar. I was under the door and I heard you say that you are going to get rid of me. . She: I understand now. You misinterpreted what you saw or heard. You had to ask me and I'll explain everything. It was Mariano who wanted to bribe me to... . Me: You're wasting your time justifying yourself. . Her: :-o? Um okay one day you'll understand me . Me: that day won't come :-/ . Her: I came to talk to you about a lawyer I've been talking to to get you out of here while you're making these scenes? I'm very disappointed in you, you know. I didn't expect this from you. Don't be so mean. . Me (heading for the exit): I don't want your lawyer. The judge said five years at the trial and if I've already served four years, I don't see what would stop me from serving the remaining one year. . She: but where are you going :-o ? . Me (leaving): I don't think you're smart enough or you'd know that I'm done with you. . She: I understand now. You misinterpreted what you saw or heard. You had to ask me and I'll explain everything. It was Mariano who wanted to bribe me to... . Me: You're wasting your time justifying yourself. . Her: :-o? Um okay one day you'll understand me . Me: that day won't come :-/ . Her: I came to talk to you about a lawyer I've been talking to to get you out of here while you're making these scenes? I'm very disappointed in you, you know. I didn't expect this from you. Don't be so mean. . Me (heading for the exit): I don't want your lawyer. The judge said five years at the trial and if I've already served four years, I don't see what would stop me from serving the remaining one year. . She: but where are you going :-o ? . Me (leaving): I don't think you're smart enough or you'd know that I'm done with you. . I headed for the exit to run into the guard. . Him: but you still have one minute left. . Me: that's fine. I don't want to be visited by that girl again. . Him: Good. . He removes my menottes and takes me to the cell. . Mohamed: How was it Gil? . Me: it was not worth it :-( . It was about twenty-one o'clock when I was fast asleep when Melkior woke me up. . Me: let me sleep . Him: but Gil. What luck :-)! . Me: how is living in prison a chance :-/ ? Are you hallucinating or what? . Him: I want to talk about Father Maxime. He is finally here and it's your turn for the confession tonight since I just heard him mention your name. . Me: Oh well. . I get up and at the same moment, a guard comes to open, asking me if it is me Gildas. . Me: yes . Him: please follow me . I followed him to a room but this time they didn't put handcuffs on me anymore and then the guard invited me to sit on one of the two chairs facing each other and a few minutes later a man in a white cassock entered while the guard left. He sat down on the second chair and smiled at me. . He: Good evening, son. . Me: Good evening. . Him: what is your name? . Me: Gildas . Him: I am Father Maxime . Me: okay. . Him: Then my son. Tell me, how long have you been here in prison? . Me: It doesn't matter. . Him: and for the time that you have spent here, I hope that you regret with contrition all that you have done to be here. . Me: :-/ . Him: First of all my son, you have to know that God loves you and he just wants you to repent. You just have to accept not to make the same mistakes again. . Me: hihihihi :-D . Him: Did I say something funny my son? . Me: first of all I am not your child. . Him: (adjusting his glasses): how :-o? I know you have biological parents and ... . Me: I don't have any. . Him: so you fell from the sky :-) ? . Me: yes something like that. I have no family. . Him: hahahahah it's funny :-D , even Christ didn't fall from the sky eh son :-) . . Me: yes I know but in my house it is the case . Him: and if you tell me a little about yourself :-)! . Me: about me :-o ? . Him: yes I want to speak about your past life until the day you were incarcerated. . Me: um it's a very long story eh Mr. Reverend. . Him (bconsulting his watch ) : Yes my son. I have all the time necessary to listen to you. Go to . Me : I hope that you will not sleep, eh? . Him: I promise not to, my son :-) . . Me : so this is how my story begins . To be continued ? . . . . . .