Bella hesitated at the doorstep for a while, doubting if she should proceed with what she was about to do. She breathed in a mouth full of air before hitting her knuckles against the door. "Come in." Richard's voice emanated from the other side. "Good morning, sir." She greeted him immediately as she stepped inside. "Bella. What's up?" He asked as he shifted his gaze away from the files in his hand staring at her directly in the face. "Hmm! it's nothing really and it seems you're kinda busy for now, maybe I should come back later," she said with nervousness entwined In her voice. "Yeah, I'm busy but you can go ahead with whatever reason brought you here." "Oh, okay... I don't even know how to put it," she mumbled playing with her fingers nervously. "Spill," he compelled. "Well, it is about my recent behavior. I admit that I have allowed my silly emotions to get the best of me. I have no excuse to make, I am sorry sir, and about the recent incident too, I'm deeply sorry ab
~Sunday morning~ "Babe, the kids are in the car already, we are waiting for you," Richard uttered as he walked Inside. "Ehiy! I'm ready too. Please, help me with the zipper." She said as she turned her back. "Done." "Thank you. We can go ahead now," Stella said as she picked up her bag and glanced through it to be sure that her writing materials were still intact. . . . . . As they got to church, Stella accompanied the kids to their class before she head to the main auditorium. She was surprised when she saw Bella among the congregation sitting at the front. It was easy to identify her because the church was not filled up yet, people were just trooping in. Stella resisted the urge to go seat beside her. "I will do that once the service is over." She assured as she head to where she would be sitting, but she made sure it was at a close range to where Bella was sitting. As the service was going on, Stella glanced in Bella's direction occasionally but their eyes never meet
"Babe, hurry up, I must not get late to work this morning oh." Richard blurted out while waiting for his wife in the car. "I'm done already," Stella replied as she hastily rushed out of the house and then locked the door. "Ladies and spending centuries all in the name of dressing up, I'm having a meeting by 9'o clock, madam." "Ehiy! Here I am," Stella replied as he hopped inside the passenger's seat fastening her seat belt."If not because my car is faulty, I won't undergo this stress am going through." She pouted as she brought out a small mirror from her bag to check the makeover on her face."Your faulty car is only reminding you that it needs a replacement.""uh! I know. Getting a new car is not in my plan, I will continue managing the one I have till whenever.""Let's see how it goes sha, who knows maybe you can get a new one before the end of the month," he said casting her a glance before placing his eyes back on the road."Ehiy! Amen ohh. Thank God my husband too is hearing
"Yes, sir, she has just put to bed and it's a bouncing baby boy." Mr. Juwon said with exhilaration enlaced in his voice."Oh! wow! wow! To God be the glory." Richard shouted in excitement. "Yes, sir.""Congratulations, Mr. Juwon. I'm so happy for you," Richard replied beaming with joy.Mr. Juwon was one of his employees, he came to meet him that afternoon to request a sudden leave with the excuse that his wife was about to put to bed. Richard granted him the request without hesitation but he noticed something odd about him, he looked anxious, worried, and perturbed. He was forced to ask him what the problem was. "I know it's normal to be worried and anxious but is something bothering you?" Richard asked as he was about to walk out of his office. He stood transfixed on a point before he later turn to look at him."Hm, not really. I'm just worried about the doctor's report, he said she won't be able to give birth in the normal way except we opt for a caesarian section and it will be
As Bella walked into the hospital premises, she greeted some of the staff she met on her way before heading straight to the Intensive care unit where her father was admitted. She stood at the door for a few seconds, exhaled quietly before plodding inside. Her father was lying on the bed with series of machines connected to his body, the beeping of the machines could be heard at successive intervals and the omnipresent smell of antiseptic could be perceived. She carefully placed the flowers she brought on the bed and sat down so close to him. "Hey, Dad! Good evening. I wouldn't ask if you're feeling better because It is obvious that you are not comfortable In this state of total darkness. I know you can hear me but you can't reply or see me. It's sad, I missed you, daddy. I'm here again to tell you how my life has been going; I'm getting back on my feet gradually. My days at Golden Ville are kind of favorable. I get mouth-watering pay at the end of the month though I can't comp
The following morning After Richard had his breakfast, he scurried to his room to pick up his briefcase before heading downstairs. He was surprised when he met Stella still eating in the dining room. "You're not ready yet?" "Yes." "Please, hurry up so that I can drop you off, I'm running late." "You can go ahead, I will sort myself out," she replied flatly. Richard stared at her in confusion; he knew something was odd. She has been acting cold ever since they woke up, making a stern face, and she was not in her usual lively mood.Richard hates moments like this whenever they are not on talking terms. It will only dampen his day, he had to make sure they iron out their differences before he steps out of the house. "Is it about what happened last night?" He questioned arching his eyebrows. "I don't know." She replied with a shrug. "C'mon Stella, you don't have to take it personally, I was only concerned about you." "Hmm! I know right?" She asked sarcastically. "Okay, fine,
Immediately Richard agreed to Stella's request to employ Tochuckwu as her driver, she passed a call to him when she got to the office and told him about the news. "Come in," Stella replied in regard to the knock on the door."Good morning, ma." Tochuckwu greeted as he walked inside."Ehiy! That was so quick, I called you just now and you are here already," Stella said as she picked up her phone to check her call logs and she confirmed that she called him a minute ago."Hmm! Let's just say I was expectant. I have been checking my phone from time to time expecting your call. Boom, your call came through, so why should I hesitate? especially when it's my first day at work." "Oh! wow.""Yes, ma." He said with a bow. Stella gave him a long stare making him tilt his head in confusion."Is there anything on my face ma?" He asked rubbing his palm on his face."No, not at all. I was just thinking about something. I'm sure you will agree with me when I say this will be awkward. You know?" S
A few weeks after Tochuckwu started working with Stella, rumors began to fly around about Stella Jacob having extramarital affairs. At first, Stella did not pay much attention to it, because she believed she was not doing anything wrong and there was no need to be worried about such misconception. "Babe, when last did you log into your social media accounts?" Richard questioned all of a sudden, making Stella glance back at him. "Hmm! Yesterday, I think. Yeah, yesterday." "You haven't logged in at all today?" "Yes, I was busy all through. Why are you asking this question all of a sudden?" "Babe, come and see this." Richard blurted out making her drop the cloth she was arranging on the bed to check what he was talking about. "Uh! What's it?" She questioned. "Just come and see with your eyes." He prompted. Stella walked up to him and peeped into his phone. "What?" She exclaimed in utter disbelief. "Who made up this story?" She questioned staring at Richard. "Are you asking