Sheherazade episode 10

SHEHERAZADE
Written BY Wunmi IJAOLA✍️💜
CHAPTER 10🔴
The Terrifying and completely blank moment made me forget that the house wasn’t even a storey building.
I sighed, feeling a bit relieved when I saw Ronnie laying on the floor.. Gr-aning in pain. But the pain can’t be as much as if he actually fell from the a storey building.
Wait a minute, was Sheherazade tricking me or pitying me or what?
“Ronnie! Are you okay? “I asked him… Raising him up.
“Yeah” He gro-ned trying to stand on his foot hisfully.
I looked at my window expecting to see Sheherazade by the window or here with us but she wasn’t there/here.
“My neck hurts” Ronnie complained seriously rubbing his leg.
“I told you! I warned you Ronnie. I grumbled.
“I’m relieved your legs are alright” I said.
“Not alright” He said walking as if he has only one leg.
“Nevertheless, You’re Alive” I whimpered and hugged him affectionately.
“Where’s she? ” He asked me. I withdrew my body from him and looked around again.
We looked around; Right side, left side, up and even down. Sheherazade wasn’t anywhere Nearby.
“She’s definately up to something evil as usual” I told Ronnie.. And he made an effort to walk into the house again majestically.
“Ronnie ” I confronted him ~ blocking him from going in.
“What? Why?? ”
“It’s late, it’s better you return home now safe and sound ” I told him..
“What about you? ”
“Me?? ” I blinked my eyes, wondering why he’s so concerned about me… Wait, he really wants to destroy an evil spirit just because of me.
“Yes, you..”
“I’ll be safe, I promise. I… Errm… I notice Sheherazade is avoiding to harm me.. I don’t know why…Well, I guess it’s better that way. Don’t worry I’ll be fine” I told him and he nodded.
Is that gesticulation supposed to mean that he has completely given up on fighting Sheherazade?
“I’ll come here tomorrow”
“Will you report to a Shaman or Shamaness or come with a Priest or with someone with spiritual power?”
“Nah, Just me. We don’t need Priest or maybe we do but probably not just yet…..Maybe after we’ve tried dragging her into fire and still yet our effort proves abortive, then we can tell the elderly ones, the spiritual ones…” Ronnie said already walking to the gate.
“Err… It’s dark” I heard him, complained…
“Good night” He waved.
“Good… Night” I syllabulized, watching him leave before walking into the house.
I really don’t wanna drag him into my problem. I mean a problem caused by me just because of my stupid obsession for Dolls.
One reason why I still have a little courage in me is because the evil thing, Sheherazade repeated severally that it’s not gonna hurt, harm or kill me.
What? Wait Am I trusting an evilspirit? They have the same Job with the devil..; To Harm, To kill and to destroy.
I yawned, feeling so tired and sleepy..
I headed straight to my parents room.
I haven’t sighted the doll since the incident that just happened, so it’s most certainly in my room.
I gently turned the knob to my parents room… Found Joseph in the centre. He’s fond of sleeping in their room instead of His’ … ‘cos he’s scared of sleeping alone. I managed to lay at the bed edge next to Mom.
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Next Morning 🕒
“So are you awake? ” I heard my mom’s voice while I was yawning and stretching my hands with my eyes closed. Hearing her voice, I opened them instantly.
“Good Morning mom” I said to her.. But surprised to see her all dressed like she was going somewhere.
“Off to work? ” I asked.
“Why didn’t you sleep in your room last night?” She questioned.
“Uh..err.. Well.. I just couldn’t sleep there. I was so scared…you know after what has happened..” I kinda stammered.
“Yeah, it’s pathetic” My mom said.
“But Tesa, it’s very likely you stay at home all by yourself” She said..
I w¡dened my eyes, I do not seem to understand what she just said.
“What do you mean? “I asked her, climbing down the bed… Just then, My Dad came in with little Joe ~ Joseph.
They were also putting on an Outfit.
“What’s going on? Are you guys going out? Where? ”
“Yes, we’re going to Church” My Dada replied before mom could.
“Church? ” I exclaimed.
“But today isn’t Sund….”
“Not our Church” Joseph said and I stood there, still tumoid.
“Yes, Hanna’s Church. The church we picked her from. We are wrong if we don’t see the Priest, for she was the Priest favorite before we brought her in. We need to go there, Pray solemly for her gentle soul to rest in perfect peace and to pray arrogantly for the downfall and exposure for whoever killed Anna” My mom said..
“Also, The Preist could be of help ‘cos her sudden death can’t be just ordinary” She added.
“Ok.. If you all are going to a church, I think I need to come along with you too” I said quickly heading to the door to get dressed too.
“The Church is far from here Theresa and there’s no way we’re taking you along with us. It’s supposed to be just your mom and I but you know how clingy Joseph can be. Just have the house to yourself okay?..
Although, we’ve got no problem with the cops, they might come again today and ask you some questions” My Dad said.
“Okay” I replied speechless plus sadly.
“I’m all set” Mom announced.
“Let’s leave now” She said.
I esc-rted them to the car, still wearing the most unhappy look ever and my mom noticed it.
“What’s wrong Tesa? You’ve always wanted to have the house to yourself and spend the full day with your friends but why aren’t happy about it? ” She asked.
The thing is; it’s not an “House” anymore but “Hell”. Right now, I’m having the “Hell” only to myself.
“It’s just that… ” I paused when I saw a female shadow on the far wall…definitely not mine. I instantly turned back to see if someone was standing behind me.. But No one.
Arrrrgh.
“Bye Theresa” My mom placed a peck on my cheek and hurried to the car even before I could mutter “Wait”
I watched the car drove outta the compound. As soon as it did.. It became Windy.
“Again, not again”
“Yes Again, I’m Back” Someone standing beside me ~ said.
Although I knew who it was, I turned slowly to see her.
Have you ever seen a non living thing, living like a living thing?
The most creepiest thing, My doll has grown up. You won’t believe it’s almost the same height with me or even taller than me.
“She.. Hera.. Zade” My mouth dropped.
“Tesaherazade” It responded and smiled.
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TBC