In every family, there are ups and downs, but Celia has the redemption in her hands. Will she take up Mrs Adriana’s offer, or will she strive to survive one way or the other? My lovely book family, please don't forget to like and comment. Your comments keep me going and make me better❤️
Chapter ElevenCelia's POVI felt weak to the bone, I moved aside to let her in which she did. She saw the kids and asked"What are they doing at home?""Sent out of school because of the arrears owed""Oh God, when will things return to normal in this house" Mom saidSuddenly I remembered what the principal said"Mother, did the principal ever propose to give me a scholarship?"My mum's eyes widened"How did you know?" she asked"so it's true?" I asked to which my mother's eyes shot to the ground."Why mother? I could have made it to college, why did you do this to me?""it was your father, he said no daughter of his would engage in sports, that's why I turned it down"I felt annoyed, if I said another word I might say hurtful things, hence I turned to my heels and entered the kitchen.As I returned to the kitchen, I decided to make Pb&J since there wasn't much in the refrigerator to cook when my phone rangI lazily walked over to the counter and picked it up, the number wasn't regist
Chapter TwelveADRIANA'S POVThis was a month since I made that Celia girl an offer and I am yet to hear from her, why was she being so stubborn?I expected she would leap for joy and grab my offer with both hands given their family situation but it seems she has too much pride to go around.But I would force her hand regardless, I can't let my plans go to waste. I can't stand that Diana lady my son is hovering around.I picked up my phone and put a call through to my PI"Good morning ma""Morning to you too, I need you to run a few errands for me," I said"Okay ma, what can I do for you?" he asked"Remember that Celia girl I asked you to bring me information about?" I asked him"Yes ma""I need you to force her hands""How should I do this?" he asked"Visit his sibling's school, speak with the board to send them out with immediate effect, also find her mother's employee and get him to fire her immediately, and finally for their Mortgage, ask the bank to close on them""Is that all ma'
Chapter ThirteenCELIA'S POVI have to meet with Mrs Adriana this afternoon. I just got back home an hour ago from the hospital, my mum and siblings are there looking after my father.He is currently responding to treatment, my mother has been giving me the silent treatment and side eyes ever since I paid for the hospital deposit. I would explain to her but not now, she might try to stop me.I was done dressing in my room and about to go make lunch for my mum and siblings, I would drop by the hospital to give them lunch before heading to meet Mrs. Adriana.I jumped in fright as I saw my mum sitting in the sitting room quiet and staring at me. I knew that look so well."Mum, you startled me, when did you return?" I asked"Celia sit" she orderedI calmly walked up to the worn-out couch next to her"What's the matter mum, is dad okay?" I said trying to divert the topic"Don't do that with me Celia, you and I know that this is not about your father" she said"So what's this about?" I aske
Chapter FourteenCELIA'S POV"What is she doing here?" Mr Steve said in a harsh tone"Like I said, she is the surrogate I told you about," Mrs Adriana said sitting downI stood next to her frightened by the look Steve was giving me, he looked different from the man I met months ago.Despite having this Pissed expression that sent chills into my bone, I couldn't miss the fact that he looked stressed and worn out, I began to wonder what was going on with him these past months.His wife on the other hand looked exquisite in her Purple jumpsuit with her hair dyed in a bright Chestnut colour. Nothing about her showed she was stressed, she seemed to be living her best life regardless of what was going on with her husband."Sit Celia" Mrs Adriana called me out of my thoughtsI looked at Steve and his wife who sat quietly, and both ignored me so I reached out to the fourth chair pulled it out of the table, and sat down between Mrs Adriana and Steve."So, I went through the contract your lawye
Chapter FifteenCELIA'S POV"Mum, can we talk outside please?" I asked my mum as we sat by my father's bedside.My father is now conscious but due to trauma, he is finding it difficult to speak. The doctor asked that we keep him under observation. My mother has refused to leave his bedside despite all he had done.Today was a Saturday and Mrs Adriana called to inform me that she would be coming tomorrow to speak to my mother. I hadn't told my mother about the outcome of the interview I claimed to have attended.So this is me mustering up the courage to tell her I would be leaving home for a whole year to work in Baton. I hope this goes well"Abel!" she called my younger brother who was lying on the couch in my father's ward"Mum, you called" he came closer to where we sat and stood behind my seat"Stay here and watch your father, Celia and I will be back in a bit," my mum says to which Abel nodded"Let's go, Celia," my mum says to me as she heads out into the lobby.She stops in front
Chapter SixteenMrs Adriana's POVMy phone went off and I picked it up to see who was texting. It was Celia sending me her address like I didn't already have it.I read through her text yesterday regarding what she told her mother the job was about and I was impressed by how smart of a Liar she is.I would be meeting her mother in three hours. The things I do for my son and his family. I wouldn't on a casual day subject myself to being queried by a common cleaner.But here I stood, looking at myself in the mirror, dressing in one of my finest gowns just to go meet her mother. I shook my head before picking up my phone.I dialed my driver's number and it went straight to voicemail. "Of all days to not be available, why today" I thoughtSince today is Sunday, I smiled as my mind ran through a substitute for my driver.I put on my flop took a flight up the stairs and stopped at Steve's room.I could hear laughter and giggles. I knew it was Diana and it pisses me off knowing she was happi
Chapter SeventeenSteve's POV"Go ahead, this is an important call, I have to take it," My mum said as her phone went off.She walked back to the car and I was left standing at the doorpost.I didn't argue with my mother when she asked me to come here with her because I knew it would be a futile job. Once my mother is determined to do something, nothing will change her mind.All my life I had wanted a family. A Wife and 2 kids, when I found out Diana couldn't have a child I was broken. It was like my dreams had been crushed but I loved my wife and I'd rather stay by her side forever than leave her because of kids.When my mother brought up this issue of Surrogacy, I was livid, what if it put a strain on my relationship with Diana? But after meeting Celia, I began to subconsciously feel relaxed.After Mum asked me to follow her to Celia's Diana acted out of character. I am still taken aback but I guess she too is overwhelmed with this situation.~ Flashback Starts ~As Mum left, I sigh
Chapter Eighteen Steve's POVEver since I returned yesterday from Celia's place Diana had been giving me an attitude. She would ignore me when I spoke to her.Walk out on me without saying where she was going and returned very late last night. All these attitudes just to trigger a reaction from me but I kept it cool.I was already stressed as it was hence, I didn't need this kind of issue. I intended to make peace with her this morning. But given that she used a pillow to demarcate our bed was the height of it.I stood up from the bed and glanced back at her, she was up and had her eyes glued to the screen of her phone. She didn't even make an effort to speak to me. I turn and head into the bathroom to shower.My mum and I had promised Celia's mum that we would come to pick her up from the house so she could be sure her daughter was in safe hands. As we left my mother asked me to pick her up today to which I agreed.So I am getting ready to go pick her up. Once out of the bathroom, I