Sourdi Opened The Front Door: A Narrative Fiction

Sourdi slowly opened the front door. “What are you doing here Nea? He’ll be back any minute; you must leave quickly.” “I’m here to take you away!” Nia said. Sourdi looked at her little sister with huge, sad eyes. “Go away Nea, you can’t help me. You must go, I’m happy here.” she said with a sad sigh. Nea knew she was lying and pressed her further. “I know you’re not happy! Why are there bruises on your face? What happens when you aren’t the only one he hurts? Think of your daughter, if you won’t think of yourself.” Sourdi slowly turned away from Duke and I and motioned for us to come in. We followed her through the front door and I started looking for bags to pack her things. As she was walking down the hall Sourdi suddenly realized that Duke had been there watching her too. …show more content…
She sobbed and tears silently fell from his eyes too. The love they felt for each other had never dimmed and he told Sourdi so. “Please, he begged, come away with us. I can take care of you and the baby. We can be happy together.” Sourdi shook her head and just looked away. “You don’t understand; he will never let that happen.” Nea looked at her sister and couldn’t believe the person she had become. Where was the strong sister who had walked across the field of bombs with her on her back? She had saved Nea’s life and now it was her turn to do the same. “I have packed a bag for you and the baby, Sourdi. We are leaving now. You don’t have to be afraid anymore. Just then the door opened and in walked Mr. Chhay. He looked confused when he saw Nea, but then he saw Duke. His mouth turned from a fake smile to an evil grin. Before anyone could stop him he yanked Sourdi’s hair and brought her to her knees. “You will never leave