After long thought last night, Owen decided that going around town could be the best way to forget home. He could not stop thinking about home yet he couldn't bring himself out to call. He felt so guilty and ashamed of himself. He has been awake since 5 am trying to work and best still, seeing he could not sleep he decided to work. He was done with the script he showed Jenny, he made the necessary few changes but he was yet to send it to his client. It's big money yet he was not feeling enthusiastic like he used to each time he got a job done. "What's going on?" He groaned, resting his chin on his knees."Why am I so restless?" He continued asking himself questions he has no answer to. "Deal with it, boy. Your conscience is the one dealing with you," a voice screamed in his head and he recognized it. It was his conscience judging him. "Room service," A voice said at the door, bringing him out of his thoughts."Not now Kulture, it's too early to have you tell me what to d
Kulture took a deep breath and collapsed on her bed. The morning had been tiring and what she needed now was a warm bath, good food, and a nice sleep before afternoon. She looked at her room and it remained the way she left. "I don't expect it to be in another shape when Mercy is not around," she thought and tried to smile. Her room was simple but comfortable, nothing fancy. Nothing that would make the owner feel out of place. It had everything you needed; comforts, entertainment devices, clothes, books, and music. And it was also decorated with all the colors and textures one could want. Everything from dark blue, black, and white to bright yellow, purple, and pink.Everything matched her personality and that of Mercy perfectly. She had found this trait when she was young. Her mother loved color and wanted their house to have as much color as they could muster. Every object that was placed in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom was colored or had something of color to rep
Reading the tag gave Kulture goosebumps and she shivered."What could be the circumstance surrounding this little soul?" Kulture asked out loud and her voice woke the baby. Baby Claire waved her tiny hands and made a baby sound. "Don't you worry little one, you are safe here with me. I know we don't have the best but we have enough to take care of you," she whispered and began walking to her room. She dropped the baby on the bed and picked up her purse, so she decided to go get some baby food across the street. She did not know when the baby last had milk. "I will be right back," she said after making sure the baby would not fall and ran off. The moment she left,Susan appeared and smiled down at Claire. Claire recognized her mama and made a baby sound. Susan was warmed up by that gesture."You know mama loves you very much but she had to go, it's not my fault. Just know one thing, I will always be here with you. Your daddy will find you and a woman with a heart of gold
Whatever that was holding me left the moment she disappeared and I looked around to see everyone seated staring at me including Zain. Mom and Zain had worried expressions on their faces, Tasha's expression was neutral and Lizzy had nothing but a blank look on her face. A sighed and tried smiling, "I am okay."They said nothing and each started dishing out their meal. I looked at the wall where Susan appeared to see if she could still be there but I met the plain wall. A tear dropped, followed by another one and when I could shed them fully, the doorbell rang and I stood up quickly to go see who. I did not want them to see me crying, so getting the door was to get away. I pulled the door and met the smiling face of June but the moment she saw my face, her expression turned worried. " Jenny, are you okay? what's the ....?""Keep your voice down," I cut her short. I had to do that not to draw the attention of those in the dining room. "Sorry, but are you okay?"I nodded
"Tasha, you know you are my gist partner so if there is something, you would have been the first to hear it, and since you have not heard anything. It simply means there is nothing," I retorted, annoyed."I am the last person you want to talk about this kind of thing with," I added in a warning tone. She understood at once because she immediately apologized."Sorry girl. I was just curious. Besides, you no longer tell me things."She said sadly as she stabbed her hot dogs. I sighed, "is she trying to play the victim with me? She should better not.""Okay, if you don't like him can you at least introduce him to me?"Tasha's point of view... My statement caught her off guard. She was not expecting me to say something like that to her knowing full well that I am not into boys. Although I told her I am dating, I was not sure if she believed me. While I try to shake her off a little, I don't want her to lose trust in me completely. I still need her trust to accomplish what I have i
Everybody was left speechless by the act, they were more shocked when he brought out a diamond gold ring.The ring looked very expensive. The diamond was extremely big and sparkled brightly as if it was shining in purest silver. It looked beautiful as a diamond but the inside was not that clean so it must have been a lot harder than it seemed, Like a diamond in the rough. There was also a small emerald on top which gave it more shine. They could clearly hear Jenny's heart beating faster by the moment. "Looking at the ring, you will see it's still a bit rough. It means it has not been given a finishing touch. I had to go bring it because I could not wait to ask you to be my queen. I know this is not the best time to propose but can you do me the honor of wearing this ring until you are ready to call me your king? I would have delayed the proposal but I want mom to witness it."The moment he went down on one knee, Jenny knew he was going to propose but she did not expect him to
I dreaded that question. I knew she had been observing Jenny and me and this question coming by now came late regardless of how close she knows I am with the daughter. I have never liked talking about my feelings. I have always thought of keeping my feelings crossed. Nothing was going on. I was happy she was engaged. "I thought she needed her privacy, that's why I left. Mom, you should know me by now,"I didn't want to sound rude to her. I respect her like I do to my mom. We have come a long way as far as I could remember. "I don't know Tasha but I know you to some extent. I don't know what's going on between you too but I want you both to go back to the way you used to be. That's all I can say. Being friends doesn't mean you should not have arguments. It shows how human enough you both are but then getting back together stronger is all that matters. I know you and Jenny will do the right thing."Since I had nothing to say, I nodded and afterward, she smiled and left the
Mrs. Kingston turned towards the door and stood up immediately, hurriedly towards Francis. "Dear son, you are here?"She asked with a smile on her face. She hugged him tightly afterwards. "Yes, Mum."She then let him go, "oh God, where did you find such a kind-hearted man?"Mrs. King whispered, tears starting to form in her eyes.Mr. King stood up and approached Francis," Oh dear, we are all so grateful." "It's nothing, we helping out is what makes us human," he said and shook Mr. Kingston's hand," I brought a friend, his name is Owen.""Yeah, Kulture told us about him, nice to have you around, young man. I know this is not the best place to welcome someone but you are welcome anyway."Owen could only smile, he felt awkward around the middle couple. "Alright, that's it. How is Mercy?""She is fine, the doctor said she would wake up anytime soon. The operation happened late yesterday,"Mrs. Kingston explained and led Francis and Owen towards the bed with Mr. Kingston traili
"We are with you every step of the way," Mom said after a while. The silence was threatening to engulf us, thank God she broke it. "You will have to do me a favor. In no circumstances should you tell anyone where I am. If possible, deny ever seeing me." I pleaded with Mom "It's going to be hard but we will do it," Miss Celine assured me, holding my shoulders. "I guess your mom and I had to be the one keeping ourselves company from now on. This is for the best. Just know that I will miss you dearly." She added, smiling at me. It seemed to break something inside me as tears were already filling my eyes. She held me tight, not letting go for several seconds before letting go and I wiped my tears. " Okay, guys let's go see what there is to eat?" She shouted and Michael wriggled himself down from my arms, both of them ran to her as she took them out of the room. She blew kisses to me before exiting the room "Find the kitchen yourself. You are now part of the family," Mom shouted after t
I continued when it was obvious she was not going to say anything until I was done "It was like nature was with me, your stay back home lingered and school wasn't opening anytime soon. I was initially at Tasha's place and her mom being a nurse, she was getting closer to knowing the truth so I looked for an alternative and that's where Miss Celine came in. My spirit accepted her the moment I saw her and I knew I was going to trust her, so we told her about my pregnancy and the circumstances surrounding it. She took me in without questions. I found out she was unmarried and which I found odd. I was eight months gone when you returned back home, I had to keep lying to you to let me be at Tasha's place. "After I delivered the twins three months to my sixteenth birthday, I could not keep lying to you so a month later I returned home and three months later school was reopened."She let go of my hands and sat on her bed, "so how did they survive without you and what about the money
I walked through the door and halted. The door was slightly opened so I was able to open it noiselessly. She was cooking and it was my favorite, oatmeal. Looked like she missed me and she decided to prepare the meal for her so she doesn't miss me much. I was just so glad she was okay, that b*stard did not harm her. I dropped my handbag on one of the dinner chairs and walked towards the kitchen, tiptoeing. She was having her back on me, facing the pot and stirring the content inside. Her hair was packed up and she had one of her favorite red long gowns on. I saw her back stiffened and she swiftly turned towards me. I stood moving and stared at her speechless. Her expression turned from rigid to surprise then to mild. She walked towards me in a flash and engulfed me in her arms,"oh! My baby! I have missed you so much." She said rocking me to and fro. I had to check my brain to remember when I saw her last and it was yesterday. How come she missed me so much? "Mom, I m
I stood fazed for a moment, trying to understand what she said. Like, was she for real. I have not got out of the one I entered and another lady was on the line to finish me completely but looking at the offer, it was something that would favor me. She was beautiful and curvy. How would Jenny feel if she gets to know that I replaced her the day she left? It would be depressing and I think I like the sound of that. "Is that all?" I asked, smiling. She was surprised, her expression said so. I bet you she was not expecting me to agree to that. "Yeah but are you for real?" she replied slowly, raising her eyebrows at me and looking puzzled. I sighed deeply before nodding and saying, "yes.""Or are you not interested again?" I questioned, raising my brows this time around. "Of course I am interested," she responded, getting up and smiling coyly at me, "I will do anything you want and you will not regret that.""I bet I won't. The name is Zain Zidat and you are?" "Lora Leigh.""Ni
For a moment I froze, not moving, allowing him to kiss me. It was grossing but I must admit, I kind of like the feeling but so to say, it was irritating at the same time.I slowly parted my lips and let out a breathy sigh against his mouth, I could feel Felix smiling against me.As he broke the kiss I felt a tingling sensation in my stomach. "How dare you kiss me like that?!" I snapped as I tried to pull away."How dare I!? Well, what'chu gonna do 'bout it? Don't try to escape me!" He smirked.I scoffed before crossing my arms "Oh yeah?""Yeah, you should feel lucky that it isn't me who is trying to get away right now."I narrowed my eyebrows at him. He smiled at me before chuckling.I huffed, "shut up!""Make me," he murmured under his breath before leaning forward kissing me again. I suddenly became angry and pushed him away, made to get out of the car but he gripped my wrist," I am sorry if I overstepped my boundary." He whispered.I sighed and leaned my head back on the head
"Hi Tasha, were you planning to leave without going into the ice cream shop?" Felix asked, walking over to me. He had a plastic bag with him and it looked like he just stepped out because his sports car was parked a few inches away from the shop or let's say he was just coming into the ice cream shop for the first time today which I doubted. I really don't get it, the Shylins are one of the richest in town yet Mrs Shylin, his grandmother runs an ice cream shop. I chuckled nervously," Ahaaa! not really."I responded, scratching my hair in an awkward manner. "Let me get this straight, you had in mind to come here and at the last minute, you changed your mind because you might run into me?" He caught me right there and I didn't know how to tell him he was wrong which I know he was not. I chuckled as I nodded, "yeah, that's what it sounds like."He gave me an odd look before he turned towards the door and started walking in. "Felix darling, where did you go?"I heard Mrs Shyli
Zain and Thomas met the trio at the entrance of the house as they were about to go out like Thomas requested. Thomas stared at Harrison and cringed, the aura he was getting from Harrison wasn't a good one and before he could understand why, Harrison spoke up. "Hey Zain, where are you going, looking like you lost your life," Harrison commented looking concerned. "I am just stepping out with Thomas, I did not realize you guys were coming over to my house." Zain said, trying not to look like his problem. "Oh, sorry about that. We came to congratulate Jenny on her engagement with you, telling you would have spoiled the surprise."Harrison said and walked in leaving them standing at the door. Zain turned to Thomas,"can we do this later?""Sure. When you are done let me know," Thomas replied, giving him a gentle smile and left for his own house. Zain turned on his heels and walked back into the house followed by Ethan and Nathan. Harrison was seated before the trio walked into the livi
Jenny's point of view… When I saw Celine's call, I was relieved. It means she was safe and sound with my kids. I had to pretend as if nothing was wrong because she was this sensitive person that smells your trouble from faraway. I was sitting inside the car, parked at a stop for over fifteen minutes now with no destination in mind. I knew I was going to go home but was I ready to explain to mom that I had kids? How I was able to hide the pregnancy from her. She will be mad, so mad that it would take grace for her to understand that I did what I did because I wasn't ready to face her. "I am glad you are but we need to talk." That statement alone was ready to give me a heart attack. Though this was not the first time she had mentioned 'we need to talk' that kind of thing. It was like her every other day phrase but today, regarding what I had gone through in the past few hours I wasn't sure if they were okay so I panicked. I was worried and expecting her to talk but she was taking ti
Zain's point of view…. The moment the door closed I went down on my knees, clutching my heart. It was breaking into pieces and I could not do anything about it. I did not stop her from leaving and I was not sure it was the right thing to do. What can I do for her to forgive me? Wasn't she supposed to tell me that she has not forgiven me instead of going this extreme and was I to hate her after everything? It was obvious she stopped loving me a long time ago and I had foolishly thought she still loved me. "Zain, it's your fault. If you had not looked in another direction, what is happening now would have been prevented. Deal with the rejection or find a way to get her back but let her off for a while, you both need your space." I advised myself which seemed like the worst advice ever. I was not strong enough to live without her, she actually gave me my ring back, wow! "Jenny, why?" I kept asking that question. This was too much for me to bear. She indeed planned this reven