Stephanotist

1 — Initial Steps

Kezia has escaped from Vernon's new home. Handsome man who has b*****n. Kezia no longer knows how the woman's life will go forward if she stays with Vernon.

Two years passed and Kezia lived well. Even without a companion and family. Kezia believes his family is looking for Kezia wherever she is. But not with Vernon. The man must have been very happy to know he ran away.

There is no longer a barrier for Vernon to do prostitution with Sarah, his lover.

Kezia was sitting in front of the house and holding a small baby in a warm embrace. Kezia's life force is called Excelo. Handsome and his face was very similar to that of the baby's father.

"I'm sorry, mother, because you live without a father. Mother promises to protect you from the bad guys who haven't wanted you for a long time, son." Kezia said softly and stroked Excelo's fine hair.

The age of the baby in Kezia's decapitation has stepped on one year more than a few months. Fortunately, when pregnant Excelo is not so troublesome Kezia. Despite several cravings, Kezia can still handle it.

Kezia's savings are still plenty for the needs of the next year. But Kezia is not sure how it will go after him. Kezia had to find a job after that.

"Kezia" said a woman right in front of the gate of Kezia's little house.

Her name was Leah. Friends and people who helped Kezia escape from Vernon's torment.

"Hi." retorted Kezia and then rose from his position. Kezia still cradled - nimang slow Excelo so as not to wake up.

"Little boy still sleeping?" leah asked with a smile and approached her best friend. Seeing the peace on the face of the little baby who is now asleep in his mother's arms.

"It's so sweet."

Kezia nodded small.

"Oh yeah, Leah..How about Reon? Is your son healed?" kezia asked and looked up to see Leah.

"It has. Yesterday I was with Rafael taking him for a check. It's getting better now." replied Leah.

"Thank God."

"Ehm....Kezia. What about your family? Are they still tracking you? You still marrying something?"

Kezia just looked down at Leah's question. She nodded slowly and smiled bitterly. "I don't know. I wish they hadn't found me. I don't want to go back. You know how Vernon — "

"It is - it is not continued. Most importantly you and Excelo are fine. I just wanted to tell you if there's any trouble you can ask me for help or Rafael." Leah stroked Kezia's shoulder slowly and smiled warmly.

Vernon forbade Kezia from acting. The man did not want anyone else to know what he had done to Kezia.

Leah was shocked when Kezia called her. When Kezia came, it was very broken and tears were shed. His body was full of bruises and his back was turning blue. His body is getting thinner. Kezia was also very quiet.

Leah and Rafael take Kezia to the hospital without contacting Kezia's family or close ones.

"I've been troubling you a lot, Leah. I'm sorry for that. And thank you so much for helping me" Kezia said sincerely. Kezia's eyes looked at Leah softly. Kezia is lucky to have a friend like Leah.

"Don't say that. You are my best friend and vice versa. If you hadn't told me the truth soon maybe Rafael and I would have reported your husband to the police." Leah smiled a little.

"Thank you." Just a word of thanks that Kezia could say. The rest Kezia hopes that God will repay Leah for her good deeds.

"By the way, I'd like to take you shopping tomorrow. If you want you can leave Excelo to Bi Miah" Leah said.

Bi Miah is Leah's housemaid. Although it is considered like a family.

"certain. I'll come along."

"okay!! Rafael gave more spending money. I'll buy you tomorrow!"

"But Leah you'd better just keep a tube, you don't have to think about me." Kezia said quietly so that Leah could understand his words.

But Leah remained adamant on her stance.

"No.. No. gabe... Rafael still has a lot of money. You shouldn't have thought of me. Let's just think about your happiness." Leah laughed softly.

Kezia who saw him smiled widely. Squeeze his arms around Excelo who is fast asleep.

"Thank you, Leah. Thank you very much."

Finally Leah gave a parcel that she had brought. Contains baby equipment that he said from friends Rafael. And there was Reon's old clothes when he was a good baby. Some are new too.

Kezia is always grateful and unrelenting - constantly grateful. The woman took her into a parcel and put her child to bed. After that, take a shower and prepare a meal for her.

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