Chapter 409- Who Was Abi?
"Mrs. James," Lisa gave her a sweet smile, "this daughter of yours. She doesn’t understand that if she wants money, she needs to be there. Mr. Ramsey won’t forgive her, and she might lose her job..." Valerie tried to speak but she was Lisa not Aniya, "Don’t worry about her face," Lisa gave her an over-brightened smile, "She can work in the kitchen!"
Aniya was observing her friend in admiration.
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"Are you out of your fuc*king mind? You think they are loving to you? After what they have done to you? To your face?" Lisa was pacing around like a wild cat. Aniya was sitting quietly on the bench, listening to her lecture, "For God’s sake, Aniya. You’re an asthma patient. An inhaler user! Anything could have gone wrong."
They were in a deserted park that was closed due to some construction.
"I... I don’t have anyone, Lisa ... I mean where will I go?" Lisa stopped pacing and placed her hand on her hip.
"How old are you, Aniya James?" She had inhaled a long sharp breath in frustration when Aniya didn’t answer, "Tell me," She pressed, this time with an edge in her voice, "You are suffering from Stockholm syndrome, sweetie. OK? Now tell me. When are you turning eighteen?"
"After two weeks," she mumbled but her voice was barely audible.
Stockholm syndrome. What is that?
Lisa straightened, looking directly at her, "What are you planning to do with your life after you turn eighteen?"
Aniya shifted uncomfortably and raised her shoulder because she had been giving this thing a thought.