A Dangerous Encounter Between Life and Death

There are certain situations beyond our wildest imagination when things happen without preamble that we are often left dumbfounded, ecstatic, and to the verge of getting hysterical!

My friends, ladies and gentlemen, lend me your utmost attention and read between the lines...

My Confession

I could still remember when there was a commotion at home though I could barely recall what it was all about. All I could say that it was a must to ask for forgiveness by saying "sorry" for some misdeeds you've made. After that, we should kiss our "punisher" on the cheeks. No dear, we're not supposed to leave yet because a lengthy lecture will follow. It was like a routine to follow. When the lecture is over, it would mean the danger is over! Funny isn't it?

This is my story:

We were all afraid of mom (my aunt). She was a tyrant! We would ask money from dad whenever we need something to buy for our projects in school. He was a very lenient man and very understanding. That's how we describe him in addition to his being a 'Takosa' which means Takot sa asawa (Afraid of wife).

There was a time when I made a mistake and as usual, the pattern followed: I said sorry and kissed his cheeks. To my great shock, he hugged me and I could feel that it was not a fatherly hug. I was already 14 yrs. old and I felt uncomfortable with what was happening. Words were never uttered though that started the day when I tried to evade from him or being alone with him. He was my uncle in reality so perhaps that explains that but it doesn't mean that he's free to do what had been lurking inside his evil mind, not withstanding for all the years we've been raised as well disciplined kids! Things worsen mom died due to cardiac arrest and the older ones were sent to university schools far away from home. Only the youngest in the family was left at home, me and him. I was already 16 that time, those hungry eyes sent me shivering down my spines. I always utter a silent prayer to keep myself calm. I couldn't even tell anyone on what's going on. I was obviously confused and bothered especially when he'd tell me "Remember that I am responsible for your future"! They all knew even before that I never wanted to go home to my biological mother for some reasons. I couldn't even tell our aunt who lives at the adjacent house only! They're well respected family and religious at that point so who would believe me?

Everyday was turmoil to me though nobody knew. The dark shadows of the night seems to be my comfort and refuge while covering my whole body with my thick blanket. My eyes were always fixed to the door for fear that it would suddenly open! My worst nightmare came when our youngest slept with our cousin at the other house. I was so nervous by then oblivious of what would happen next. I saw the lock moved slowly. I curled my feet and held the ends of my blanket to protect me though I could feel those hands trying to take away the only shield I had. Then I begun to feel stronger, no longer afraid of him. I stood up and got the blade beside my study table. I told him that I'd cut my pulses if he continued with his evil plan to me. He went away. I guess my action made him even more determined that whenever I refused, he would lock me inside the house but I always managed to escape because I used the window as my exit. I was an athlete and flexible enough to jump from the window going down! Lol!

Time came when he became more intensified. I have to defend my honour at all cost! I told myself that I will kill him if he advanced further. Well, we have arms hidden somewhere which was a natural thing in our place but it was locked in safely though I have gotten a 'seniorita' for myself. But God is so good to me, He never wanted such thing to happen to me. He got killed in the hands of others not me. A single shot went through and through, killing him instantly. I even heard the shot that evening and I didn't know it was the end of my sufferings. Free at last! I said.

This is my entry for the Dangerous Encounter Episode Challenge of the #SteemitPhilippines Community. Thank you for your booming support as always. God bless us all. I am inviting @caydenshan, @olivia08 and @joshuelmarie to join in this writing contest as well.

Love,

@Sarimanok