Zoe

Episode 18

She struggled for control over her unraveling emotions. Anger spurred her. She try not to cry in the presence of Lord Amos but tears gave way and she break down crying. Shaming herself completely.
Amos breathed deeply before looking away
“Resorting to tears will not make me change my mind Zoe. You need to get hold of yourself. Tell your father that I want you to remain a widow in his house until Shelar grows. When that day comes I will send for you…
Zoe wiped off her tears and look at him, wanting him to give her his word of assurance.

“I’m a man of my word…I will send for you.
She refuse to look away. Let him see the faith she had in him and keep his promise to her.
Lord Amos face reddened seeing that Zoe has doubt in his word.
“You don’t seem to believe me Zoe?
Zoe gave him no answer and remain standing. When last have she ever seen Amos keep to his word or do what is right.
“Zoe, I gave you my word…I promise no harm will come to you and I will do as I say. Go without distress back to your father’s house.
Zoe was contented with his promise and did as he commanded.
She stepped out and saw lady Samar.
Samar stood triumphantly with so much fire of hatred in her eyes.

“I will celebrate because we have finally gotten rid of you…witch. Your nurse is waiting for you outside the gate and I will sweep off your foot print as you leave and burn your remaining things. I will purge my house with hyssop and it will be clean and all your prowess will be nullify. You are better off dead too and is just a matter of time you will be joining my sons that you killed. You will die a wretched death….you that has no womb and can’t conceive a child. You will die a disgraceful death and I await the news of your death and my joy will be complete.
Zoe stepped past her without uttering a word, she started heading to the exit gate. Lady Samar was not satisfied she followed her and kept cursing her.

Tears clouded Zoe’s eyes as Samar keep wishing her death and many terrible things. Zoe did not look back as she joined with Hadar.

They started their journey back home. Hadar looked back and saw Lady Samar sweeping off everywhere Zoe stepped on and did not stopped cursing until they were out of sight.
Hadar felt relieved that Zoe was returning home even though Zoe expression do not speak of joy but Hadar was happy
“Cheer up Zoe, Amos household do not deserve you…you are going home. Far away from Samar and her curses. Cheer up…things will be better back home and I curse Lord Amos house for all they put you through…
“I don’t belong with my father anymore. I belong with Lord Amos and he gave me his word of doing the right thing when the time comes. Let’s hope and pray to the unseen God that he should remember me otherwise I may have to remain a widow forever until I die. But I’m holding on to Lord Amos kind promise to me. Hadar If you have to say anything about Lord Amos household let it only be goodwill prayers and not curse. Blessing, good health…long life should be your prayer to them. I’m part of his family and I count no sin against him but I leave my fate in the hand of the all-knowing God.

Hadar did not say anything bad again about Lord Amos as they journeyed down.