‘I was this close to finding the likes of my daughter, finally, I was going to find out what to get her on her birthday but she showed up and ruined everything,’ Owino gazed on the sealing with pain
‘He has already started sneaking on the maid’s room, thinking that I will let him get his way, anyway I didn’t know he was eavesdropping on the girls,’ Melina’s thought.
For some reason Melina always found a way to ruin his strategies, it was like she was sent to ruin his life, he even wondered how he ended up marrying her, her obsessive nature sent away quite a number of his friends, Owino now had only one friend, Jumma the gardener at Barack’s home.
He tried several times filling for a divorce but she was always a step ahead, she threatened of taking Marcy’s custody, and leaving him penniless. Owino stayed hopping one day maria/ Angela would show up.
He didn’t renovate the house either, he did
A woman given directions on a house help bureau. Joana; the owner of the bureau gives her a list of do’s and don’ts on the new house she was going to labor on. Angela was obliged for her, for making her dreams come true, It was high time she got a good life, for her and her only daughter. They had had a rigid life hood. The shanty house they were taking shade on was almost sinking, it, crooked over one side, each time it rained they would have a hard time clouting. Angela was snoopy, “are they going to take us both.” She asked enthusiastically “Yes of course, you included that on your resume right?” Joana profoundly agreed with her. She slammed the door behind her, and gestured her to get in. “other nannies were snooping, they wanted to know what kind of a deal she had gotten. She folded her hands together with gratitude, her eyes were becoming watery, Joana turned around. “What ar
“Mrs. Angela, we are sorry, we overheard your dialog, is it true you are leaving the shanty town?” a neighbors asked. Before she could answer another one paused a query for them “And what about our trainings? Amanda was our tutor, she used to support us a lot, my mother now comprehends the art of schooling thanks to her.” A worried voice of little boy spoke out They did not know how to retort to their inquiries. “Don’t be derailed because of my departure, I will find a way to come to you, I still hold you in my mind firmly.” She assured them. An awkward jiffy of calmness was detected amongst them, the neighbors could barely peel their eyes from them, their eyes were filled with tears, so were Amanda’s. They had a good relationship with their neighbors. Angela, turned to look at the neighbors., her thick brows fusing in a question of frown. She paused, her lungs struggling to keep up with her thoughts and take
Angela decayed the amenity, affirming that, they only have each other, and, they did not have anything heavy that needed someone else to help them. she insisted she could manage on her own, the only thing she needed from them was the list of errands she was expected to do. Their self-effacement was amicable. Owino told her, that it’s a passive house and no one is treated as a servant, she already knows what is expected out of her, he told her that he expects nothing but the best from her, as he bid his daughter goodbye. As expected, they had to behave as a loving couple, he moved closer to his wife held his hand and walked out, just before they took the next step. Amanda noticed an envelope lying under the table, with her soft respectable voice she called out on them, “ma’am and sir, please hold on,’’ her mother irately gazed at her as she held her hand tight groaning at her to make her keep quiet. oh no!, she was going to get us in tr
Amanda waved a good bye for them as she gazed and moved around, she was thrilled with how big the house was, she got surprised with everything. It was like a dream come true for her, to be in such a huge house. The house was beautiful, with very expensive fixtures Angela called her, she held her firmly and beamed at her, she was contented with her daughters response, she asked her to help her out with lighter chores. she went on a higher floor to clean mercy’s scope, and watched them over the window as they play, her eyes, sparkled with admiration, she looked at them shinning brown eyes, she desired she was there playing with them. Mercy saw her and requested Baraka if she could allow her join them, but he refused. He asked her once again to stay away from her, she was just a commoner. She does not stand up to their level. “She is a maid, she can’t mingle with us,” Barack groaned firmly Mercy tried to change his mind, but he was too adamant to
“My girl, don’t be too excited and too attached to your boss, don’t rely on rich peoples promises, because they can change their mind, and if that happens you will be in trouble,” Angela spoke with integration she rested, and took a deep breathe, held her daughters shoulders as she continued “don’t take it the wrong way sweety, I am not saying it will happen, I just want you to be cautious, in case that happens in future.” She added in a small voice. “what’s wrong mama?” searching her face, sadness and confusion swimming in her eyes. “You sound hurt, have you been hurt before by a rich person?” she scanned her face It was obvious she wanted what was best for her daughter, she was the one who will suffer most, she reminded her of the position she held in that house. She smiled and moved closer, to give her a hug. As she whispered to her “I have a feeling mercy is someone special to me,” ‘I don’t know why I feel so comfortable ar
“What was that all about?” he demanded “I wanted to help her.” Mercy spoke with kindness Barack was pissed. ‘She is paid for her services, let her work.’ He was irritated. Angela woke up, she was startled to find Amanda seated next to her, she moved her fingers slowly on her thick silky hair, she smiled at her mom, and felt proud of her. “What time is it?” she asked with tension. “It’s pretty late, you were really exhausted. But don’t worry I took care of everything.” She winked at her and assured her of the efficiency in her work. “Why didn’t you wake me up?” “It was nothing, you were a mess, I had to chip in anyway.” She jested ‘This girl will one day kill me surprises,’ she scrabbled and embraced her daughter closely. Mercy sired to be like them, she held back her tears as she watched them get emotional. She snooped on them through an opening at the door lock “I will double check the work you have don
They were shocked by her honesty, she had a chance to keep the money but instead she gave it to them, soul like that are rare to find. Mercy called Amanda up in her chamber, she wanted to thank her once again for helping her family out. Melina called Angela to discuss with her of the ongoing misreads with the contact, she assured her of the modesty in them, it was clear they had no idea of the details in the contract. “it’s okay, ma’am we won’t break the contract, we still have our copy.” Angela was adamant, she knew what they wanted but she stood firm with her rules. “Allow us to help you,” Owino offered “you’ve saved us today.” Owino remembered he still hasn’t shared the good news with the girls with a lot of excitement, they called up the girls and shared with them. They expressed to them how grateful they were to Amanda, her deed brightened there day, they managed to get the stakeholder sign their contract. they broke the good news
“I am sorry Angela, your plan didn’t work, he came with a friend and they forced themselves on me, I was assaulted by them both. They were drunk, they broke my virginity. He was hostile, his friend tried to make him stop but he refused, they took turns on me. My dreams have been shattered. I’m sorry I slept with your man.” Maria spoke in pain. Ooh, now we know why there is so much resentment towards Owino. He ruined her life, she spent her days sobbing, Angela hid her from public, she covered her face with hijab whenever she left the house, depression killed her slowly. She missed the biggest gig of her life, Angela had to chip in for her, she won the contest and spend all the cash on her therapy Angela stood up and cleaned the utensils, the clatter of dishes and clinching of cutleries were loud that drove across the rooms which sent chills down Amanda’s spine, she woke up, and calmed her down. “Why are you so loud mama?” her soft humble voice could m