Everyone was amazed and asked her to pick a card. Emily pushed the cards towards her and she picked one. "It says the truth". Emily said. "Oh". Everyone exclaimed. "I will ask". Ericka asked."Who is your secret crush?". She asked and Isadora swallowed hard. Everyone's gaze rested on her. "Um".She sputtered. "Come on". 2nd girl said. "No one".She said and Emily sighed in relief. "No one?". Ericka asked surprisedly. "I was blind since I was five, I have no friends and I didn't mingle with anyone, the only person that was my friend was Andrew".She said. "Really? You mean your heart has never yawned for anyone? What about Andrew? Isn't he the only guy that was your friend then?". Ericka asked and she was stopped by Liam. "You asked her a question already, why are you asking her again".He said. "Am sorry, I mean no harm".She said and gulped her drink. "It's ok, like I said I have no secret crush on anyone for now, I have always seen Andrew as the
Two days before the wedding, Liam called everyone together including Mrs.Lisa and Isadora. They were seated in the living room waiting for him and at the same thing wondering what was happening. "Mom, is everything ok?". Isadora asked as she sat next to her Mom holding tight to her arm. "I don't know dear, let's wait for Liam to come down and tell us why he called everyone here".She said. Just then, Liam came down from his room and they turned to him. "Son, what is going on? Why did you call everyone here?".Mrs.Elena asked. "Is everything ok, bro?". Andrew asked. "Yes, everything is fine".He said as he placed his hands in his pocket. "I have something to say". "Does that include her and her daughter?".Mrs.Elena asked unlikely. "Yes, Mom, they are the reason why I assembled everyone".He said and Mrs.Lisa and her daughter's heart flinched in fear. "Why? Did something happen?". Kevin asked curiously. "Relax! I just want to clear the air about wha
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 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. π±"Hey, bro". π±"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
A week passed by, a new cleaner was hired and Isadora was assigned to teach her how to go about the cleaning process which she did. Liam came to the canteen to see the staff having their lunch, he looked around and couldn't find Isadora. He thought for a while and walked away, he came to the rooftop to see her dozing off on the place she was sitting while holding a book. Liam stared at her for a while and they moved to sit next to her, he took the book she was reading and saw it was a doctor's course book. "WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR. By Paul Kalanithi ".He smiled after reading the title of the book. "Not bad".He opened the book and started reading, Isadora dozed off on his shoulder. Some moment later, she woke up and noticed she was resting her head on someone's shoulder, she smelled the familiar fragrance and jerked up quickly staring at Liam. "Um".She sputtered nervously. "You are awake".He places the book on the seat. "Um, am sorry". She said avoiding his gaze. "
The next day, Isadora was summoned to Stella's office including Suzy and she wondered what was going on. "Is everything ok ma?". Isadora asked and Suzy hissed at her. "Everything is not ok, you thief".She said and Isadora was confused. "Calm down Suzy, you can't accuse her without proper evidence". Stella said. "What is going on ma? What is she talking about?". Isadora asked confusedly. "Isadora, tell me the truth, did you find Suzy's bag?". "Yes, ma, I found it in the restroom and took it to the staff quarter and I was told the bag belongs to her".She explained. "But right now she said some of her money is missing from the bag". "I don't have any idea about that". "Stop lying! You stole my money". Suzy yelled. "No, I did not! I swear I didn't take your money". "That's enough you two!". Stella yelled and they became quiet. "The other cleaner told me she saw you taking the money from her bag".She said and Isadora was surprised. "I didn't take h
Liam entered his office to see Ericka seated on his sofa operating her phone, immediately she caught sight of him, and she rushed to hug him. "Baby! You are here".She kissed his cheek and Liam wiggled out of her arms and left for his seat. "What are you doing here? You didn't tell me you were coming?". "I wanted to surprise you".She said smiling. "Ericka, you know this is my working hour". "I know baby, is just that I miss you".She said and Liam sighed tiredly. "You know what Ericka, I think we should give it a break".He said and Ericka was confused. About some minutes later, she was crying in her friend's arms. "Liam break up with me".She sobs and her friends are confused. "Break up with you? Why? What did you do?". Kiara asked. "Why did he break up with you?".Tori asked. "I didn't do anything".She sniffs. "I went to pay him a surprise visit in his office, and he got angry and said we should take a break".She whines. "Break? But that does
Liam was in his room discussing the issue that happened in the office with Kevin and Andrew who was on the phone. "It just happened".Liam said trying to explain to them. "What if she was the only one in the elevator". Kevin said. π"You should get the elevator fixed bro!".Andrew said on the phone. "Why are you all making me feel this is my fault".Liam said. "It's your fault bro! And it's your company". Kevin said π"He is right, what if Isadora was the only one stuck in that elevator". Andrew said and Liam groaned frustratedly. "If I can remember, we were two who got stuck in the elevator, it only just lasted for a few minutes".He said. "That's not an excuse! She is a woman and she can easily be traumatized". Kevin said. "Kevin, I am your best friend, and you, Andrew, I am your only brother, why not sympathize with me too". "You don't need any sympathy, you are a man". Kevin said. π"Meaning he is right, you should call Isadora and ask how she is
Liam was working on the mail of the day when someone knocked and entered. "Hey, bro". Kevin said as he walked up to him and they shook hands before he sat down with the lunch paper bag he was holding. "Hmm, something smells nice in there, is that for me?".Liam said and Kevin scoffed. "Hell no!". He said. "Who?". "You know who".He smirked and Liam scoffed. "Did you come here to see me or Isadora?". "Of course, you know the answer to that, so, where is she?...oh, not to worry, let me call her".He smiled and brought out his phone to call Isadora. Liam rolled his head at him and continued piling up his work. π"Hey, pretty, how are you doing today?". π"Am fine and you?". Isadora asked from the other end. π"Am good, where are you right now?". π"Am at work". π"I know, I am in your company right now, where are you?". π"Oh, you are here?". π"Yep, I have something for you". π"Oh, ok, am at the rooftop". π"Rooftop?".He asked surprise