So much goodness in one child,"Anah muttered,as she stared at Annabelle stitching Joseph her father torn robe.it mocks me.howcan she take all of my husband attention away from I and my daughter.
And that was when all the cruelty began,the moment her husband Joseph traveled, everything changed.
Form now on, Anah hissed," "you will do as I say."Anah gave Annabelle impossible chores, instructing her to finish the laundry,and other chores before the sun rises,and threaten to beat her if she doesn't comply!"she whispered lies into her husband ears, claiming Annabelle had stolen,lied and disobeyed.
Annabelle's father, blinded by the love for his wife, shamed her, and beat her for the sake of discipline.As days goes by, Anah's hetred grew fierce to the point where she wanted nothing more than to distroy Annabelle completely.
One day,she prepared Annabelle's favorite meal, pounded yam with soup, and well seasoned bush meat which she added a tiny portion of poison.she instructed Annabelle to eat to her satisfaction, and left for market to avoid any suspicion.
While Annabelle was doing the laundry, Amanda, Anah's daughter returned from school. perceiving the aroma of the Bush meat as she walked in,she slipped quietly into the kitchen towards the plate of food, her eyes shifting sideways to ensure Annabelle wasn't approaching.
Amanda....., Amanda....., Annabelle called out a few minutes later from where she was doing the laundry, but didn't get a response.Annabelle headed towards the kitchen,but the terrifying scene before her left her utterly speechless.
Ann.....,Ann....., Amanda cry for help was thin and broken.she pressed her hands to her stomach, trying desperately to tell Annabelle she was in pains, but her voice was lost in her tears.
To be continued....