Eric’s POV Aunt Greta told a story about my grandfather and his father. She said we were quite similar in many ways. Just like my father, we were both stubborn children. Grandfather fell in love as a kid while traveling with his father. Unfortunately, the girl in question was an ordinary Thai girl. She was beautiful, he said. His father wasn’t interested in creating such a connection. In times of war, a love that was supposed to bring people together instead created a rift between a father and a son. His father led to his first love’s death, and on his dying bed, he asked for forgiveness, but my grandfather refused. Aunt Greta wanted my help to convince my grandfather to visit his father’s grave. So here I am, standing in front of his door, hoping he would open up, since I have been coming for a week now. “Grandfather, you don’t need to act like this. I just want us to talk. This is your last warning.” No response from him. This was my only option. “If you don’t c
Cape Coast, GhanaBang, bangA woman in her mid-fifties kept banging on a door trying to wake up the person inside " Phoebe I am coming inside now", she stated angrily.She entered and her angry face quickly changed into a smile as she looked at the person sleeping so quietly like a sleeping beauty, it didn't last long as she turned to look around and saw how messy the place was, her anger resurfaces." And here I thought she said she had a meeting today" she whispered to herself as she got closer to the bed, she sighs and pulls her long sleeves up and slowly grabbed the pillow under Phoebe's head and held it up.boom!!Straight to her back and yelled, " Get up you sleepy head, you said you have a meeting today”“Ouch!!, What the…!! , Phoebe stopped mid-way as she realized who was standing in front of her, she quickly positioned herself and yawn. " Maa why did you wake me up so violently I needed the sleep" her mother scowled at her" Do you know what time it is? Huh, and I was thinkin
New York, 1999" Eric, Eric, please come down we would be late for your grandparent's wedding anniversary". A woman called out. " Coming mum" Eric answered. A ten-year-old Eric climbs down wearing a green striped shirt with a black sweat coat and black trousers with a green Fanny bag to match it."Mum, do we have to go? It's snowing heavily out there and besides, you guys are just going to have your so-called meetings and blah blah"."No we are not staying, most importantly they are my parents and your grandparents. They want to see us, so wipe that 'I don't wanna go face' because there is nothing that is going to stop us from going" A male voice declared."Dad but" .. Eric said in a teary voice" No buts and I am not buying that look so help your mother get the suitcases in the car". His father said in a definite voice. He lowered his gaze and responded, "Yes Dad".He went to help his mother with the suitcases to be placed in the car boot, but due to the heavy snow, the snowflakes coul
A week flew by as both Phoebe and Eric prepare to enter a new direction in their lives.Phoebe who had to say her goodbyes to her mother and little brother found it difficult since she wasn't fully sure of her decision to leave them behind, three days into her trip, her boss made an arrangement for her to leave for New York, and meet the other recruits before they leave for Singapore.She gathered everything she would need for her trip; it would be her first time on a plane. It has always been her dream to be on a plane and fly across the world and finally, her dream had come true.She never thought achieving her dream would distance her from her family. The reality was far more different than her dream.Kotoka Airport- GhanaFinally, it was time for her to leave for New York, her mother, brother, and two best friends came to see her off. She wasn't the only one leaving, there were a few working colleagues with her and also her boss but they distanced themselves to give her private mom
"Ouch, you'll bust my eardrum out" Phoebe expressed as she wince in pain holding her ears.She brought down her hands and stretched her hand to introduce herself. " Sorry, I am Phoebe Meyers, and I am one of the recruits of the institute." Recu..t, Institute. Eric found it hard to comprehend what she was hearing. " What the hell are you talking about??." This is my flight and I made sure that I won't be disturbed by anyone and yet here you are saying God knows what..""Get out!!", Eric yelled at Phoebe drawing the attention of the two passages, who were executive workers of Eric."What??" Phoebe asked confusedly."Hah you heard me right, I said get out, not only do you look shabby but smell funny"Get out!! , finally, the attendants came around, requesting they keep it down.Phoebe has had enough of the rudeness of the man sitting next to her."What is your problem Mister, Did I do something wrong? You are also an employee of the institute, yes I may have delayed by going to the washr
Phoebe's POV;Two days had passed by since my unfortunate encounter with Mr.Rude-man, he may be handsome, well let me add extremely to it. He is gorgeous but with a foul mouth, how dare he call me a smelly woman.It wasn't the first time that had happened, I remembered back in college, there was a third-year student I was crushing on.He was handsome and dark, tall, and had a well-built body, he always looked neat, drawing attention to him wherever he goes.I knew he was out of my league, so it was just me having a one-sided love. Until my friends invited me to a house party ( they were in their third year too). How I became friends with them, it's a long story.I was just a fresh student and they were my roommates so I had to give in. The one who organized the party was called Jessica. Her family was out of town so she decided to throw a party.The place was packed with many college students from fresh students/level 100 students to fourth-year students/level 400 students.I don't dri
The Hong mansion;The Hong family, for a very long time, stopped having dinner together, but suddenly Grandfather Hong decided to hold a dinner night with his whole family.At the dining table, someone was missing, and Grandfather Hong's wish wasn't completed. He kept eating in silence, everyone at the table did the same.Chang decided to break the silence by announcing his move. Grandfather Hong stopped eating and look back at Chang intensely."Why?? , Are you finally being a man or something" he spoke harshly.Chang felt a thorn in his heart but pretended to be ok and said " Yes Gramps, my gig paid off so now I can afford an apartment to stay in whilst performing my songs.Gramps bangs on the table startling everyone and spoke harshly again." Do you think this family is a joke Chang, you want to move into an apartment, just an apartment huh"?look around you, what do you see? Tell me !! He yells. " I have put up with that stupid hobby you've been going around doing, so you think I a
Phoebe's POV;After the incident that happened yesterday, I felt my world crumbling down. The Manager came by, I could see how sad he was.During my stay, I was the most Hard working person, he saw that and complimented me. He knew my boss and he precisely recommended me, I am guessing he knew how valuable I was.How can he choose between me and the company? , it's a stupid question if you ask me, the answer is so obvious, there are thousands of employees in the company and I am just one individual, of course, he would choose the company with his eyes closed.So I understood him, people's lives were at stake, and he wouldn't dare to risk it. He looked sad and disappointed, he offered me a week's stay in Singapore, and my trip back will be taken care of.I was grateful but also sad, I heard he tried talking to the man, but he didn't bother to listen and went on with the meeting.I knew I was a little harsh with him but never rude he was the one who was rude and indifferent to me. Callin