Don't Mess With An Angel

Chapter 2

RITA'S POV

I ended the call and sat back on the bed with the aid of my walking stick. It's been a while since I did an evil thing though. I smiled and puffed the smoke of the cigarette into the air after lying down comfortably.

Evil has been a very easy thing for me ever since I was born.

I retired when I was shot in my leg during one of my evil outings. So my leg was damaged a bit, but now I'm recovering and walking with the aid of a walking stick.

I had to leave my only child, Riya, in charge of the Perkins house. Because I couldn't complete my operation there.

The only offense the Perkins did to me was that they never treated me as I expected. Yeah, they love me so much and treat me like their own, but I want more. I want to be Mr Perkins' wife, the only wife, but Sarah Perkins is just in my way.

Let me shock you the more.

I'm responsible for the death of Mrs Sarah Perkins. She's just so beautiful and endowed. She even likes me. I'm her favorite maid. The love her husband showers on her is too much and I'm jealous.

I want to be in that position, but life has been so unfair to me. I'm so unlucky right from birth.

I was despised by all and I decided to take judgement into my own hands.

Perkins love me so much, especially Mrs Sarah Perkins. She's this nice, beautiful and hard-working woman. She loves and respects her husband. I took my time to watch them slowly in their big mansion. They wined and dined with the devil, not knowing am an accomplice.

I became so envious of the love her husband showered on her. My love life is whack. I've never been married .

I did a lot of evil things during my youth days, including snatching my younger sister's husband.

"Come over and sit with us Rita". Sarah said to me as soon as I dropped the tray of food on the table.

I smiled within myself. I was actually a preferred maid. I don't know why they like me so much, especially Mrs Perkins.

If only they could see how black my heart is , how hatred fills my heart to see them so happy.

"That's so nice of you ma'am,but I still have some work to do". I said, still smiling.

I had this bright smile that you would surely melt and fall for no matter what happens to you. Sometimes, Mr Perkins would tease me and say, my wife, don't you see that Rita's smile can actually heal the sick? She would laugh and agree with him too.

Hugh!

It angers me, I boil with fury anytime they say stuff like that .

Well, my smile;

I guess that's the only fortunate thing I possess.

And Riya inherited that from me to have her way and do whatever she wants.

"No, I insist Rita, c'mon we've been together for a while and I like you especially, so sit down". She said and I obeyed.

I sat down in the middle between her and her husband.

That's exactly what I want . I want her husband by my side, but I don't wanna be in the middle. I want to be the only one he loves, but it seems she can't be ripped off from his heart and it pains me .

She served me food as we began to eat. I would have poisoned the food, but I can't put my life at risk too. They might tell me to eat at anytime.

Besides, I'm not the only maid in charge of food, so it's not so easy. I sat and ate.

"You're a really good cook, Rita". She commended me.

Well, that's a truth you need to adapt to too. I'm a very good cook and I know their favorite food too. Yeah, Riya inherited that from me too.

"Thanks ma'am". I said a mouthful.

Looking at me you'll think I'm the most innocent girl in the world, but you're wrong.

I'm the devil's accomplice

They said they would establish a business for me where I can sell things too. They treated Riya like their child too. She was two years old when I started working in their house.

When Mrs Sarah was not pregnant, she had time for my child. But now my child feels so left out . She recognizes Mrs Sarah as her own mother and cries whenever she doesn't see her.

Sarah became too tired and busy for my child and I was vexed again.

After the food, I thought of a plan . I must flush out that rubbish which will be the beginning of sorrow for this family.

Yeah...that plan would surely work out.

She was due for delivery. She sat down on the balcony and was enjoying the fresh breeze. She sent for a maid and I was there.

"Bring me a glass of chilled juice please". She said to the maid, who hurried to the kitchen.

I followed her secretly. I thought of another plan. My brain works fast when it comes to doing evil things.

How will I get her to come outside so I can do what I wanna do? Then the plan struck my head.

I picked up my phone and dialed her number. As I pictured it, she left the drink on the table and ran to pick up her phone.

I went inside hurriedly and mixed the poison with the drink. No one saw me. I went out later to discuss it with Sarah so I wouldn't be suspected.

The maid came and brought the drink.

Minutes later, Sarah began to scream after drinking the poisoned juice. I shouted in tears as all the maids rushed out as we called her husband.

She was taken to the hospital and, as the trusted maid, I followed him and sat down in the front as he drove to the hospital.

No one had the idea that she was poisoned, they thought her time for delivery was due .

We got to the hospital and she was taken to the ICU. The doctor came out later to inform us that she was dead .

"Mr Perkins, we tried our best but..we lost her". He landed

Mr Perkins wept and wept. He had just lost his beloved wife a day ago. I turned to him and hugged him as he wept on my shoulders. We both cried and I know you're fully aware that my tears aren't genuine.

Crocodile tears.

"But..." The doctor said . I paused and faced him after helping Mr Perkins to sit down.

"But what? He said weakly.

"We ran an autopsy test on her and we found out that she was poisoned".

"Poisoned? I and Mr Perkins said.

I actually had to play along, you know.

"No...no...no, we love our maids and we don't treat them with contempt. My wife especially loves all of them. Who would be so wicked as to repay good for evil? He placed his hand on his head and sobbed.

I didn't feel a ting of pity. I have no reason why I would pity him anyway.

"What did you think she ate last? You said you had maids and had then probably be one of your maids". The doctor said and I had to speak up.

"I remember what she ate last, remember? She drank a juice brought by Nola. I was actually with her when this happened. She sent Nola to bring chilled juice for her ". I said

"Nola? Nola can she do this? She...she? He fought for words.

"You can't trust everyone, Mr Perkins, let's just accept this as God's doing". I said.

"I will make sure she rots in jail for that". He gritted his teeth and wept. I sat beside him and held his hand as I patted him.

When the doctor ruined my moment.

"But the baby is alive. I don't know how she made it but she's alive". He landed.

"What? How is that possible? She..she..

Gosh! I was mad! I was boiling within me .

How could that baby live? How? Questions ran through my mind.

"Is my baby alive? Mr Perkins stood up from my side.

"Yes sir,she is alive, she must be an angel sent from heaven to do something good in this world, so cherish her well...her mother strived and struggled hard so that she wouldn't be affected by the poison and thank God she wasn't. When you took your wife in, we took the baby out immediately and placed her in an incubator....your wife is actually due for delivery in a week's time so it's easier for us that way, your baby is hale and hearty. You can follow me to see her if you want".

"But my wife is still dead". He said .

What the heck is wrong with this man? Why can't he just forget?

"At least, she left your daughter". The doctor said.

"She's a girl? His eyes widened

"Yes, I guess your wife came back to her... probably to seek revenge on those that killed her..but they must be brought to book for that act of wickedness".

"Thank you so much sir, thank you". He sobbed.

"Mr Perkins, I'm sorry, I'll do what I can do to stand by you. I'm really sorry for the death of your wife , but let's rejoice, since she left her flesh and blood for us.. How would I cope without her? God, these evil doers must be punished". I wept and he came closer and hugged me as we both sobbed.

Crocodile tears are definitely by me.

Seriously!

What sort of child is that? How could she survive that mishap? How did she escape? Darn you Sarah for protecting that little wench you call daughter. I'll make sure she dies as her mother died too.

This is just the beginning…