Cindy's POVI boarded the bus that was going to take me back home from my graduation which I had just attended all by myself.I know I should feel sad but I'm surprisingly not, because I know my mum would have loved to be there but she unfortunately couldn't make it since she had been busy preparing the house for the arrival of the Smith's which was fast approaching, I heard they were coming back in two day's time.Anyways I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Cindy Mensah, I'm eighteen and I live with my mum… if you could even call it that. What I meant is, my mum and I live together in the servant quarters of the Smith family.And if you are guessing, then yes, my mum and I work as maids in the Smith mansion. Two years ago that wasn't the story. My dad was a flight lieutenant in the Ghana Air Force, a very prestigious one, with a lot of decorations. He went for peacekeeping and never returned. He was then pronounced dead after a year
“Why are we best friends again?” I asked mockingly."You know you love me so. Anyways let's get this mopping over with. I'm starving.” We quickly finished cleaning and headed to the kitchen for our breakfast.It was 10:30 and Bro Yaw and I were ready to leave for the airport.“Cindy please make sure you help with the luggage when you get there." Mum cautioned for the hundredth time.“Yes mum.” I answered and hopped into the car. The gateman opened the gates and we drove off.Since we lived in an estate not far from the airport, we got there with about thirty minutes to spare. We headed to the arrival area to wait for them.I had lost my phone a while back so I had nothing to entertain myself, thus I watched as people arrived and left. Bro Yaw spotted Mr. Smith and his wife not long after. They were not alone, however… with them were two people who I assumed to be the kids. They were no kids though… more like adults. A
Brian came out of nowhere and bumped into me resulting in me dropping the jar. We both stared at the broken jar for few seconds before I quickly got down on my knees and began picking the pieces.I dropped everything when I felt a sharp pain in my palm. I hissed quietly, but Brian heard me noticing the blood and he immediately took my hand in his. He inspected the wound gently and guided me back to the kitchen.My mum was surprised when we entered." Cindy! what happened?" "Mum it's nothing I accidentally dropped the jar and began to pick up the pieces and I hurt myself it's nothing".“What do you mean its nothing, you're bleeding pretty bad and even though I'm not a doctor I know you need stitches.” Bryan said angrily.Just then Janet entered the kitchen and you could see that she was surprised but that quickly changed when she noticed how close Brian and I were and the fact that my blood was all over the place. "Sir, please madam asked me to l
Brian's POVWe were back from the hospital/date which didn't go so well.I couldn't believe Thelma had called and told Cindy she was my girlfriend.How desperate was that girl honestly?Now because of her, my progress with Cindy had been ruined. I know I didn't officially breakup with Thelma two years ago when I was in the country, but she has been Lisa's best friend for as long as I can remember and she has been throwing herself at me from the moment we were introduced to each other.After so much pestering, I decided to give her a shot. To be honest, it was just for the sex.But six months into the relationship, she had gotten super clingy and had began to accuse me of cheating, which wasn't true at all.I was really tired of her antics… so much so that when my dad sent Lisa and I to the States about a week later, I gladly left without so much as a good bye and now she thinks we are still in a relati
Hope you like this... Happy reading🤗Cindy's POV (6:30am the next day)My alarm blurred waking me up form my sleep. I switched it off and I stretched and got out of my bed, I noticed that my mom's bed was empty, meaning she's already in the mansion working. That woman is the last to sleep among all the maids and always the first to wake up. I entered the bathroom, brushed my teeth and freshened up for the day. I got out of the room closing the door behind me, I decided to check if Janet was already done. I wasn't surprised when I saw her still asleep and her alarm still blurring. I walked to her bedside and turned off the alarm before I was successful in waking her up after 5 minutes. "I'm up!" She said as stood up and walked to the bathroom joined to her room.* * *~~~~1 hour later~~~~Every room in the mansion was cleaned, and breakfast was served. The Smiths had already having breakfast in the dining hall
Cindy's POV"Where from you?"My mum asked immediately I closed the door. "Mum I.... ermm I went out with Sir Brian." I replied praying to my stars that I won't be in trouble.. who was I kidding, I'm in big trouble. " Cindy you have to stay away from Brian" my mum warned. We are maids and that's how it's supposed to be I can't afford to lose my job and everything that I work for." Mum said in a serious tone.I nodded knowing deep down that I was going to be very hard. Brian would want to talk to mum, but I know she will still disagree. Mum then laid on her bed and turned her back towards me.It's the next day and I haven't heard from Brian, he went to work today without breakfast, I know I over reacted yesterday about his mum. And even though what I said was true, she's still his mum so I guess that's why he's a little angry... I guess. Everyone had finished their breakfast and went to their post to work.. Mum wasn't feeling well today s
(I was about to step out when Thelma stopped me)"Being a maid must suck, but you should know your place" Thelma said, she continued when she didn't get any reaction from me. "People like you should know where you belong, and if you want to continue to work here, you'd better watch your back." She said and turned towards the bags on the bed and waved her hand dismissing me.I walked out quietly, trying hard to restrain myself from punching her in the face. Not like I could do that even if I had the chance.I walked to the kitchen and saw Janet reading, she was so into the book, that she didn't notice when I sneaked behind her and whispered into her ears. She jumped out of her seat with shock written all over her face, her book flying out of her hands."What was that for?" She asked looking very annoyed."Nothing, I just wanted to scare you. And it worked." I replied laughing at her reaction."So how d
Cindy's POVMum was getting a lot better as the days went by and that was great. Brian has also been all over me since the day he asked me to be his girlfriend. It was so sweet of him honestly but it was also very overwhelming since it was my first relationship. Mum didn't know about Brian and I, she would explode if she finds out. But anyways everything has been going great...Brian's POV "Get me the documents!! This isn't supposed to be happening." I shouted at my secretary.I have been expecting some goods from overseas and they were supposed to be arriving anytime this week but from the look of things, it just seems to have disappeared into thin air. I just don't get it, I think there is someone behind this...someone who wants me to look like a failure in father's eyes... I'm very sure of that.
Chapter 27BrianBrian focused on the screen before him not wanting to miss a bit of the moment. It was the second doctor’s appointment for the baby’s checkup and Brian was a happy man. He had literally worshipped the ground Rosa walked on. He made sure she didn’t do anything around and house or even carry anything a bit heavy. He would talk to Rosa’s bum Every chance he got and make sure the tiny creature knew how much he is loved.Both Rosa and Brian were so focused on the screen that the didn’t notice the uneasy look on the doctor’s face. Both parents were over the moon with the news that the doctor just didn’t want to break their hear. The doctor then cleaned the gel on her stomach and covers the little bum that was beginning to develop.He cleared his throat after the examination prompting the parents to finally pay attention to him.“I would need to have a word with you in my office if you like” the doctor saidThe couple still in very naïve about the heavy news they were going
(Cindy instantly tried to shield her daughter and dragged the little girl behind her) It was already too late though; Lisa and Thelma had already gotten a good glance of the little girl who undeniably looked like someone they all know too well. Lisa couldn’t register the anything as the events unfolds right in front of her eyes. Everything she knew of her brother and the former maid was all a lie. How could this happen? This didn’t make sense and she was going to make it make sense before leaving. Cindy on the other hand wasn’t taking this slightly though. She tried to get them all to go back to her car, but even she knew that it was not going to work, and Lisa calling out her name actually confirmed it. The former maid just couldn’t believe it. Six years. Six freaking years. She had managed to avoid the poisonous family for six whole years and now here they all were, swarming into her life all over again like evil bees… or even worse, locusts. All the walls she had built up al
Chapter twenty-fiveWe had been discharged the following day just as the nurse had promised. A week had passed by since then.Everything was going great and I couldn’t be much happier. Mum had come by a couple of times, and that helped a lot since I had to go to work and Kayla needed someone to be by her side while she had that long week rest the doctor had prescribed for her along with her medications.I woke up early as usual, my heart giddy with that usual thrill of knowing I was going to work, but when I stepped into my bathroom for a quick shower, a quick look at my calendar revealed that I had it all wrong. It was Sunday. I’m pretty sure the loud groan of frustration I let out woke up the entire neighborhood, but then again, I always loved exaggerating so I wasn’t really sure.Why in the hell had I woken up early then?It was too late for church… seeing as I wasn’t ready physically and mentally, and being one of those people who could never go to bed once they were awake, I kn
BRIAN’S POV“Rosa! You coming? We’re running late! I hollered down the hallway, glancing at my watch in frustration. Honestly, what was it with women and being late all the time? We were just going to see the obstetrician for fuck’s sake.“Geez Brian,” Rosaline huffed, hopping towards me and trying to slip on her heels in the process. “You’d think you’re the pregnant one here, come on, let lose.” She teased playfully, but I paid her no mind, my eyes focusing on the long strappy things she was wearing. “Are you sure you should be wearing those though?”She shot me a pointed look. “You do know I’m only pregnant, not invalid, right?” She inched close to me, planting a light kiss on my lips. “I’m really glad you’re all in with me, Brian,”“I’m really glad I am too, Rosa.” I admitted softly with a smile, pulling h
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREECindy’s POV“Cindy, will you move in with me?”That sentence was our parting words, since I couldn’t say anything after he dropped that bombshell on me.I had tucked in Kayla and had also retired to the comfort of my sheets but the comfortable goodness couldn’t help take my mind off what Sam had said earlier. He’s amazing and all but he knew I had just moved away from my parents not quite long ago and he also knew that Kayla and I had just started to finally settle in our new home so I didn’t know why he suddenly wanted to rush things all of a sudden.To be honest, he had rendered me speechless because I didn’t want him thinking I wasn’t fully committed but I was also very proud of what I had been able to build. Sam has always been patient with me and always understanding, so I was really hoping this wasn’t going to be a problem.By the time I was drifting off i
Chapter 22 Cindy’s POV Well if you haven't figured it out by now, I'll tell you. Sam is my fiancé. He’s a good guy, I'm actually very lucky to have him you know? It's funny how when he started pursuing me, I initially hated his guts. We met at the neighborhood’s park, one cool afternoon. Kayla was just three years old then and the weather was too perfect to not go on a walk. He just happened to be walking his dog that day, a very cute brown and white collie that even I could not help but admire. I must have been staring for quite too long, because before I knew it, Kayla had torn her hand away from mine and was dashing towards the dog at amazing speed. I swore under my breath and chased after her. My little girl was a very passionate animal lover even at such a young age, but my only concern in that moment was to make sure the dog didn't harm her in any way. flashback
Chapter 22 Cindy’s POV Well if you haven't figured it out by now, I'll tell you. Sam is my fiancé. He’s a good guy, I'm actually very lucky to have him you know? It's funny how when he started pursuing me, I initially hated his guts. We met at the neighborhood’s park, one cool afternoon. Kayla was just three years old then and the weather was too perfect to not go on a walk. He just happened to be walking his dog that day, a very cute brown and white collie that even I could not help but admire. I must have been staring for quite too long, because before I knew it, Kayla had torn her hand away from mine and was dashing towards the dog at amazing speed. I swore under my breath and chased after her. My little girl was a very passionate animal lover even at such a young age, but my only concern in that moment was to make sure the dog didn't harm her in any way. flashback
Brian's POVI can't believe six years have passed already.It feels like I'm growing old, you know? Well, I know everyone will eventually grow old and die, hell nature itself has made it that way, but what I didn't expect was for time to fly by so fast.Life in New York isn't so bad, I'm actually liking it more and more here each day, and I'm quite uncertain as to whether I'd even be going back to Ghana at all.Maybe to visit, cos this place is starting to feel like home.I don't have anything holding me back there after all, you know?My impromptu trip to Ghana in search of Cindy six years ago still continues to haunt me even as we speak.In fact, that incident had been the major thing to make me decide to move indefinitely to the UK.Believe me when I tell you that I tried everything I could to find her after the dead end at the hospital.Everything.Private investigators, police compl
Chapter 20 Six years later Cindy's Pov “Kayla! Come on honey, we've got to go or else you'd be late.” I shouted as I proceeded to exit the house to my car. Six years. It's been a whole rollercoaster you know? Having to juggle the responsibility of raising a six year old while managing a rapidly growing fashion line was tough, but I was loving every bit of it. Besides, I had the best support system a young woman could ask for, meaning I was basically living the good life. “Bye grandma, bye grandpa.” I heard my little girl holler before hurrying to join me outside. A whole lot had happened in the space of six years, starting with Janet, my best friend getting a scholarship to go study abroad. She had come to see me a week after Kayla was born and Dr. Mike, being the good man he was, had asked her to stay for a few days. The good new