Some weeks after, Andrew and Anastasia return from Paris for their honeymoon. Mrs. Elena prepared a mouthwatering meal to welcome them from their trip, everyone was eating at the dining table. "Hope you are enjoying your meal dear?". She asked talking to Anastasia. "Yes, Mom".She smiled and Andrew faked a cough. "Mom, this is cheating, am your son, you should ask me if I am also enjoying the meal".He said and they chuckled. "Are you jealous of your wife?". Kevin asked. "And so? Mom's attention to me has been shifted to her ever since I introduced her to her".He said. "Don't be jealous son, Anastasia here is my favorite daughter now". "Let it go, bro, this is what Mom has always wanted, I bet if your wife will be sleeping with you tonight".Liam said. "Hell no! If I can't cuddle my wife at night I won't be able to sleep".He said and faced his wife. "You aren't spending all the night with Mom, would you?". "What if I do?".She asked and Andrew frown his f
The next morning, Liam came down from his room to join his mother and Kevin at the dining table, the new cook came and served him breakfast. "Good morning".He greeted them and started eating. "Did you sleep well?".Mrs.Elena asked and he nodded. "You don't look like someone who slept well". Kevin said as they got interrupted by Ericka. "Good morning everyone".She greeted cheerfully still wearing Liam's white t-shirt and they were surprised to see her. "Ericka?".Mrs.Elena called surprisedly. "Good morning Aunt".She smiled standing behind Liam. "Wow, I didn't know you were around". Kevin said. "Come, have a sit dear".She said and she sat down next to Liam. "I actually came in last night".She said and the cook came over and served her. "Is such a privilege to see you here, how is your Mom doing?".She asked. "She is fine".She smiled and they continued eating, Kevin noticed Liam's cold mood and he smiled..... Days later, the surgery commence
The next morning, everyone gathered in the room waiting for the doctor to take off the bandage from Isadora's face. The doctor slowly began to unwrap the bandage as she sat upright on the bed. "Alright, you are going to open your eyes slowly, don't force them to open, do it slowly, do you understand?".The doctor asked after taking off the bandage from her eyes. "Yes, Doctor".She said. "Now, let's go". Everyone stood in front of her waiting impatiently as she began to open her eyes slowly. "You can do it, Isadora". Emily said. She finally opened her eyes and every was clear, she saw everyone standing in front of her and she couldn't hide her joy. "Isadora, can you see me?".Mrs.Lisa asked curiously. "Mom?".She called. "Can you see us?". Emily's mother asked and a smile curved Isadora's lips. "Yes! Mom".She called happily and her mother rushed to hug her. "I can see Mom!".She said excitedly and everyone was so happy including the doctor. "Oh, my chil
Isadora and Emily were on a journey to the library, it was an hour's drive, they came across different skyscraper buildings and Isadora was amazed. They arrived at the library and walked inside. "Wow! So big and lots of books here". Isadora said. "I told you so, come on let's go to where the computers are".They searched around and Isadora couldn't hide her joy. They got to where the computers were, and luckily for them, there were two available computers and they moved to sit down. Emily started to lecture her on how it works. Meanwhile, Mrs.Lisa came out of the house to throw trash away when Kevin drove into the compound. He came down holding a shopping bag and Mrs.Lisa smiled at him. "Good day, Aunt".He said. "Good day to you my dear, come on let's go inside".She said and they went inside and she offered him a glass of water. "Thank you".He sips from it and places the rest on the table in front of him. "You are welcome". "Is Isadora home?". "No, she lef
Emily and Isadora came to the library, they sat down chatting while working on the computer. "Kevin is such a generous man". Emily said. "Yeah, he is, I never expected this gift from him". "That's because he likes you a lot, the cell phone is the latest brand in the market, it takes a lot of money to buy it, that's why I have been saving up for it". Emily said. "Really?". "Yes".She said. "Wow, so, how do I thank him? I know we will be hanging out this weekend". Isadora said. "Hmm". Emily thought for a while. "How about you bake some cookies for him, I am sure he will appreciate that". "You think So?". "I know so".They smile at each other...... During the weekend, Isadora was done baking the cookies and placed them in a little box. "Hmm, that smells nice".Mrs.Lisa said from behind. "Thanks, Mom, but do you think he will like it?". "Yes, with the way it smells, he will love it". "Thanks, Mom, I should get ready, he will be here any minute"
Isadora sighed sadly after going from one of the companies to another and none of them needed workers for the moment. "Gosh! This is so tiring".She said and continued her search until she arrived at another building." Please God, let there be vacancy".She prayed silently and let out a deep sigh. "Let's go!".She walked to the building and was stopped by one of the security guards at the door entrance. "What do you want?".He asked and Isadora gulped hard. "Um, good day sir, I am here to know if there is any vacancy".She said and the guard stared at her for a while. "No, there isn't".He said and Isadora became devastated. "Are you sure?". "Did you see a vacancy board written boldly outside the company?".He asked unlikely. "No, no, am sorry".She turned to leave and the security guard called her back. "Yes sir?". "Hold on let me confirm from someone".He said and Isadora's face brightened with joy. "Ok, sir". The security guard took permission from the other
The next day, Isadora resumed fully with the company, Stella arrived early to the company, she greeted her and they left for her office. "Well, you are assigned to clean the boss's office and mine too, and also the staff's restroom". "Ok, ma". "Your monthly payment will be 100$". "Sure, ma, not a problem". "Ok, hold on".She walked to her cupboard and brought out a bag. "Here, is your uniform, you can go in and change, but before that, there is some company policy you have to follow". "Ok, ma". "The policy includes; a code of conduct, insurance and health benefits, paid vacation days, sick leave. We have strict order, we don't conduct the art of stealing, fighting, or being disrespectful to the staff here, do you understand?".She asked and she nodded. She brought out a form to fill in her details which she did."You can go and change". "Ok, ma".She left for the restroom. She opened the bag and saw two blue T-shirts and two yellow hand gloves and two blue fac
Isadora and her Mom were eating at the dining table. "How is your job going?". "Great". "You look stressed, are you sure you can continue with both work and study?". "Mom, I will be fine". "Ok, if you say so, just don't stress yourself too much". "I won't".She smiled and they continued eating. The next day, Isadora was seated on the rooftop eating some cake and as well reading after she was done with her cleaning. Just then her cell phone rang, she saw the caller ID and smiled. 📞"Hey beastie". Emily said on the phone. 📞"How is work going?". Isadora asked. 📞"Stressful, I miss our time together, work has been so hectic". 📞"It's ok, I have the same hectic job as well". 📞"Why? Is everyone treating you badly over there? Is the boss harsh to you?". 📞"No, no, no one is treating me badly, even the boss hasn't spoken a word to me since he saw me". 📞"Why? Did you offend him?". 📞"No, I just met him yesterday and the way he was looking it says
Mrs.Elena came to Andrew's house to pay him and his wife a visit and also to seek their help for Liam to release the girls. "Andrew, please talk to him, is already two days and those girls are still in police custody".She said. "That's because they are paying for what they did". Andrew said. "They have learned their lesson already, he has refused to let them out". "Mom, Ericka went too far, she did absolutely wrong". Anastasia said. "I know what she and her friends did was wrong, he should free them". "Let Liam handle it, Mom".Andrew said and his mother sighed tiredly. Meanwhile, Ericka and her friends were regretting what they did as her mother came to see them. "Mom, please get us out of here, I can't spend another day here, it's torture". Ericka said. "Am trying, Liam won't listen to me, I even went to his office to plead with him, but he ignored me".She said and the girls sighed tiredly. "We are doomed! What's so special about that girl anyway".Kair
Mrs.Lisa and Emily rushed to the hospital after they were informed of what happened to Isadora, everyone was present in the hospital as Isadora sat upright on the bed with brushes all over her body. "How could they do this to you, what did you do to them?".Mrs.Lisa sobs. "Mom, please stop crying, am fine".She said. "Heavens knows that if I lay my hands on that girl and her use.less friends, I will squeeze the living air out of them". Emily said angrily. "There is no need for that, Liam has taken care of them, they are in police custody now". Anastasia said. "Are you still feeling pain?". Andrew asked. "Not really, just a little headache, I will be fine".She said. "Am sorry Aunt, this is my fault and I promise it will never happen again".Liam said and Mrs.Lisa sniffed. "Is not your fault, who knows your girlfriend was a beast in a human form". Emily said. "They aren't dating anymore, they broke up before Liam got into an accident". Anastasia said. "The
later in the evening, Liam was dressed up causally to go and meet with Isadora at the movie center. He came out of his room and was stopped by Ericka. "Where are you heading to at this hour? is barely two hours since you arrived home and you going out". "Do you have a problem with that?". "Come on Liam, you know you are still recovering and it's past 7 pm, you need to rest".She said. "Am not complaining, I will be back soon".He walked away and Ericka sighed frustratedly. Meanwhile, Isadora was waiting impatiently for Liam wondering why he was taking so long. "Why is he taking so long? The movie is about to start".She said. She waited for another one hour and everyone who came to watch the movie was already inside and she was left alone. She became tired and decided to go alone, she turned to leave when Liam called out to her. "Isadora?".He called from behind and she turned to him and a smile curved her face. He moved to her. "Am sorry I took so long, my cab man
The next day, Liam was discharged and brought home, Ericka helped him to his room and made him laid down on the bed. "Do you need anything?".She asked. "No, am fine, you can go".He said and Ericka sat next to him caressing his hair. "What are you doing?".He asked pushing away from her. " I miss you and I am sorry if I did something wrong to you".She said. "You did nothing wrong, I just don't want us to continue with this relationship anymore". "But I love you, I promise to do anything, just give us a second chance".She said and Liam sighed...... Ericka's friends stopped by her house to see her, they were in her room. "He still refused to get back to you?". Kiara asked. "Yes, I tried to plead with him, but he refused, he said I did nothing wrong and we can't continue with the relationship".She said. "So, you aren't the problem but him, he is definitely cheating on you, she got another girl like Tori said".Vicky said. "You have to go to his house to
Everyone was at the hospital waiting for the doctor including Anastasia. "What is taking them so long, I want to see my son".Mrs.Elena sobs and Andrew console her. "Come on Mom, Liam is fine, is nothing to worry about". Andrew said. "But what if the accident was severe?". "I don't think so Mom, nothing will happen to him". Anastasia reassured her and then the doctor came out of the emergency room and they rushed to him. "Please, how is my son?". "Is my brother doing ok?". "Relax everyone, he is fine, it's not a severe case".He said and they sighed in relief. "Can we see him now?". Anastasia asked. "Sure, he has been moved to ward two and the nurses are dressing him up".He said. "Thank you so much doctor". Andrew said and they rushed quickly to the room. Liam was seated upright on the bed as the nurse was dressing up his wounded with a shoulder sling. "Son".Mrs. Elena rushed to him hugging him tight to herself as the nurse was done dressing up the w
The next day, Isadora was done tidying up everywhere, she took permission from Stella to go out and she granted her request. She left for the library. Liam arrived at the office, his secretary read out his schedule for him. "Is there anything else?".He asked. "Yes, You have two-day trips to the United States to finalize the deal with Ford Company".She said. "Two days?". "Yes sir". "What time is the flight?". "We have thirty minutes to be in the airport, everything is ready, we should be going now sir".She said and Liam sighed. "Ok, give me a minute". "Ok, sir".She bowed and left.Some hours later, Isadora arrived at the company, it was lunchtime, so she took her cleaning items and left to tidy them up. After cleaning Liam's office, she came out and met with John who was smiling widely at her. "Hey".He said as he walked up to her. "Hi, John".She replied. "How was your test today?". "It was cool". "That's good, when is the result coming o
The next morning, Liam drove Kevin to the airport, they had to stop by Isadora's house and she followed them to the airport. They were seated in the lobby waiting for Kevin to get his plane ticket, after a while he came back to say a final goodbye to them. "It's time".He said and Liam pulled him into his arms. "Am gonna miss you, man, just look after yourself, and don't forget to come back".Liam said and they pulled away from each other arms. "I won't".He stares at Isadora and hugs her. "You don't have to miss me that much, Liam will take care of you till I come back".He said. "Don't stay too long and don't forget to call me as promised".She said and they pulled away from each other and then Liam's cell phone rang. "Is Andrew".He said and picked it up turning it into a video call. 📱"Hey, bro". 📱"Is Kevin there, give him the phone". "Here you go man".He said and gave him the phone. Kevin and Andrew video call for a while and they hang up and he gives the pho
Anastasia prepared a mouth-watering meal with the help of her husband, both set up the dining table and were waiting for the guests. "What is taking them so long? It's almost 7 pm". Anastasia said. "Don't worry, they will soon be here". Andrew said and just then they heard a car horn. "Well, they are here".He said and he came out to see it was Kevin and the girls. "Finally, you guys are here".He said and they smiled at him. "There was a little traffic". Kevin said as they went inside. Anastasia rushed to welcome Isadora and Emily. "How have you been, Isadora?".She asked. "Never been better".She said. "That smells nice". Emily said and they all moved to the dining table. "Where is Liam?". Anastasia asked. "He said he will join us, he is still caught up with work at the office". Kevin said. "Today is Saturday, he never works on Saturday". Andrew said. "He got an urgent call from his investors". Kevin said. "Oh, I thought he was delaying because he
Kevin and Isadora arrive at a eatery and they order two cups of ice cream. They sat down facing each other. "Do you like it here?". Kevin asked. "Yeah, it feels familiar, and the ice cream too, you have brought me here before?".She asked and Kevin nodded. "Yes, You are quite sensitive". "I know right".They chuckled."You said you have something to tell me". "Yeah, I will be going back to the State".He said and Isadora was surprised. "What? Why?". "I have some unfinished business I have to do".He said and Isadora became sad. "Why soon? is barely six months since you came and now you are going back". "I just came here to spend some time with Liam and his family, I wasn't planning on staying fully". "But I thought you..".She sighed sadly and lost her appetite. "Come on, am not going to spend much time in the state".He said. "What do you mean?". "Am going to settle some crises in my Dad's company". "What? Is your dad's company having some