In a mansion somewhere inside the city arguments could be heard from a tiny voice as she continuously repeated the words;
"Grandma I want to go home,I don't want to stay here anymore . I want to meet my mommy!!", the little girl ranted as she held the hands of her unaware little sister."Listen to grandma Ginny, you will meet your mommy soon. You are just staying here for the weekend okay?- So come and take off your uniform and then we can go play, how about that?". The old lady asked with a smile as she bent to Georgina's height and patted her head.Georgina looked at her grandmother and appeared convinced; "Okay grandma, but can I call mommy, she will get worried if she doesn't see us at school or at home and I am sure daddy won't tell her we are here, so can I call her... please?!!", she pleaded."Alright, let me get my phone so you can call her", The old woman said as she got her phone out of her bag and dialled Eleana's number........Eleana was on her way to Dane's parents house when she got a call from Mrs Diamen, Dane's mother."Sigh!- She picked up the phone and connected it to the car speaker; "Goodevening Mother","Eleana, how many times have I told you not to call me that?", Mrs Diamen replied in distaste."Sorry, I forgot", Eleana replied as she took out a handkerchief to clean her bloodied face whilst focusing on the road."Enough of that!, your daughter wants to talk to you", Mrs Diamen said as she passed the phone to Georgina .Taking the phone from her grandmother, Georgina happily said; "Mommy".Finally knowing her children were okay , Eleana breathe out in relief."Hey baby, how are you? And your sister, is she there with you?"."Yes mommy, we are both fine. I'm sorry I couldn't call you earlier today, daddy came to pick us up from school and took us directly to grandma's house. I know you must have been worried".Eleana smiled sweetly and said; "Umm..true, mommy was worried when she couldn't find you at home but you don't have to be sorry baby. I'm not mad. You know what!. I am on my way to your grandma's house and I will take you guys with me ,okay?"."Really mommy?! You're coming to take us?", Georgina asked in excitement.Mrs Diamen countenance turned turned bad as she heard that statement."Yes, in fact I am almost there, so just wait for me a bit okay?"."Yes mommy". Georgina had just said when Mrs Diamen asked for the phone from her."Ginny dear, may I speak to your mom?"."Of course grandma. Mommy, grandma wants to speak with you". Georgina told Eleana as she handed over the phone to her grandmother.Eleana already knew what she was gonna say, she and her mother-in-law had never been on good terms. Well she won't blame her as she was always against her son marrying her."What do you mean you are coming to pick them up?". Mrs Diamen asked authoritatively."The literal meaning ma, I am close to the house already"."Eleana need I remind you that you were told never to step your foot on this house every again and you also vow not to, so what do you think you are trying to achieve by breaking that vow?"."Vow or no vow, I am taking my children with me and if you don't want me in the house you can bring them outside I don't mind, but my kids.. goes.. with.. me", Eleana said as she spat out every word firmly."Mind you I am their grandmother and...""But I am their mother!!". Eleana cut her off. She then told a deep breath and calmly said; "Mrs Diamen, I am not trying to keep the kids away from you , no, but for now they are coming with me. I hope you can understand that"."Hump!!, do what you want". Mrs Diamen said as she hanged up the call......A moment later Eleana got to the Diamen's house. She parked the car and pulled down the car mirror to concealed the bruise on her forehead and she cleaned ever last bit of dry blood on her face.Inside the house:The sound of a car parking could be heard from the living room and Georgina ran to the window to take a look."Look Isabelle, mommy is here", she said excitedly as she gestured to her little sister to come take a look."Careful now children, don't run". Mrs Diamen said as she walked to the door to open it.Eleana was about to ring the bell when the door was opened from inside.Mrs Diamen looked at the beautiful yet skinny figure of her so called daughter-in-law. She looked miserable than before, not that she pity her tho, she never consented to their marriage as she knew it wasn't going to end well for anybody.She was about to chastise her when her eyes caught the bruise on her head, she could tell Eleana tried to conceal it."Sigh! Dane is at it again". Mrs Diamen thought."Hello Ma". Eleana greeted as she stood at the door.With a snort Mrs Diamen replied; "You can come inside Eleana, I don't want the kids to think that I am bullying their mom and if you don't want them to ask I suggest you put on more shade to cover the bruise on your head". She then left the door and walked into the house.As Eleana entered the house a little ball of lightning struck her and held her tight, it was her youngest daughter Isabelle."Mama". Isabelle called out."Mummy, you are here". Georgina said as she also ran to hug her mother.Eleana took Isabelle up and in her arms and patted Georgina's hair."Hm, I am here. Are you guys ready?"."Yes mom, let me get our backpack". Georgina said as she went back get it."Eleana!". Mrs Diamen called out. "May I have a word with you?". She asked.Startled, Eleana agreed; "Um... Sure, give me a minute ". She said and put Isabelle down. "Baby, mama is going to speak with grandma so you just stay here and wait for mama okay ?"."Okay mama". Isabelle replied in her sweet tiny voice."That's my girl!". Eleana praised as she ruffled her hair. She then walk up to Dane's mother who took her to the study room adjacent to the living room."Please close the door". Mrs Diamen said.Eleana looked at her in confusion."Sigh! I don't want the kids to hear what I am about to say". She added when she saw the look Eleana gave her. "It's not like I want to murder you in secret". She added that last part in a whisper.Eleana was about closing the door when she heard the last statement._It wouldn't be surprising if you wanted to, your son does way worse than that_."Why did you call me here ma?", Eleana asked"Why are you so impatient?". Mrs Diamen said as she sat down and gestured for Eleana to."Let's see, your son nearly blinded me and he also sent my kids away without my permission. I had to literally run out of the house so he wouldn't catch me and by now I be as far away as possible from here but you have something to say and wouldn't talk so forgive me if me being impatient bothers you". Eleana spat all these out in a rush as she tried to calm herself down.Mrs Diamen sat there in silence and calmly waited until Eleana was done with her ranting. "Are you done?", she asked and Elean nodded. "Good, I can't say serves you right for not leaving when I ask you to cause I know that the most painful thing a woman can experience is the hatred of her soul mate"."I presume you had a fight before coming here and now you want to take the kids away from him right?". Mrs Diamen asked."Why? Trying to stand up for your abusive son?"."No, but he is m
At the same time, the children were busy eating the biscuits served by the housekeeper in the living room and Georgina wondered what her mother and grandmother might be talking about."What do you think they are talking about Aunty Elisa?", Georgina asked as she chewed on her biscuits quickly."Manners lady Georgina, we don't want you choking on the biscuits now do we?", Housekeeper Elisa said as she tried to avoid the conversation. "Hm, you didn't answer my question", Georgina probed as she looked at the housekeeper in curiosity. "I do not know what they are talking about lady Georgina", She replied as she poured some milk into the children glasses."How come you don't know? I thought adults know everything "."Haha!! I assure you lady Georgina, adults do not know everything", Housekeeper Elisa said with a slight chuckle. "Hmmm, maybe they are talking about us. Are they talking about us?". Georgina threw another question again."Not likely lady Georgina, why don't you take your gl
Eleana looked at the paper Mrs Kim gave and saw the address. It was an estate, one of the most prestigious estate in the city. Usually only celebrities and business moguls at the top of the chain could afford it.__I wonder what job Gabby does now__.Gabriella was always the fun type. She took everything the way they came and always have a flair for the dramatic, they both grew up together in their town, . It was half past five when Eleana got to the estate but she was stopped at the gate.They were two guards inside the shed stationed at the gate and one of them flagged her down."Good day Miss! Can I see your pass?", the guard asked as he looked at her with unfamiliarity. "Good day!. I don't live here but I came to see someone"."Okay, What is the person's name and house number?". The guard questioned. "Her name is Omotola Gabriella and her house number is 25A". Eleana replied as she looked at the paper in her hand." Okay, wait a second". The guard informed the other one and ask
Gabriella was at a lost on what to do..She stared blankly at Eleana and couldn't muster any other words, no one would blame her as she hadn't seen or talk to Eleana for three years now."Hey, I know that you are really surprised and probably shocked to see me but it's really cold out here in the rain, so if you don't mind........", Eleana said shivering in the rain."Gabby? Gabby?". Eleana called as she touched her.Coming to her senses, Gabriella finally responded; "Yeah, yeah, get in".A deafening silence reign inside the car as it moved forward and only the patter hit of the rain on the glass numbed the silence for Eleana. Eleana kept on staring at her friend. She was clad in casual wear, a pair of blue jeans and a white top and she donned a white cap.. Her light brown hair sitting gently on her shoulders and there's that, the thing she missed most, the dimples on those cheeks that shows with every little facial expression. Eleana didn't realise she missed her friend this much un
Eleana came out of the room all dressed but couldn't find Gabriella anywhere. "Gabby?, Gabby?". She called out her friend's name but didn't receive any response .Could she have left? Why didn't she let me know?. Eleana then walked to the living room and found a note on the table:"Didn't wanna disturb you so I left after tidying up, food is in the kitchen as you know and you can check the fridge if you want any juice or fruit to go with that. You will see a blue card and a yellow card on the table. The yellow card is a pass, you would need it since you are going to be staying here for a while , it is for non residents in the estate. The other card is a credit card the password is 2345, use it to get anything you want and don't worry, you can pay me back later. Have fun.. PS: I ordered for a cell phone and a registered sim for you , so that jerk can't contact you. It will arrive at 12 noon or early. Love, Gabby. [Sigh] you're always full of surprises Gabby. Eleana dished her foo
Eleana tried calling the Diamen's house telephone again hoping someone might pick up the phone. It rang a few times before it was answered. "Hello, who is this?". A chirpy voice sounded from the cell. When Eleana heard that voice it felt like it's been ages since she last spoke to her children, she didn't realized she missed them this much. "Hey baby". Eleana said in a whisper like voice. "Mommy....?". Georgina asked not that sure. "Yes baby, it's mommy". Eleana said as she burst into teary laughter. "Mommyyyyyy". Georgina shrieked. "How are you mommy? Have you eaten? Where are you now?". "Haha, slow down baby. I am fine and yes I have eaten, right now I'm staying with a friend. What about you? and Belle?". "We're good. Grandma made pasta for us and baby belle couldn't stop eating, her clothes were stained with sauce and even at that she didn't stop eating and also we finished designing the princess house and grandma was surprised at how fast we were and also........." Georgi
Two freshly cooked plates of jollof rice garnished with slices of tomato and cucumber with a piece of chicken on it and a plate of salad was the sight that greeted Gabriella when she walked into the dinner room while following the aroma that assaulted her nostrils as she stepped foot inside the house. "Hmmmmmm, this is the advantage of having someone else in the house", without taking off any of her clothes Gabriella sat on one side of the table and began devouring this sumptuous meal while moaning in sweetness. "You could not wait to ask for who cooked the food before jumping on it like an angry lion that haven't eaten for days". Eleana said with a laugh as she walked into the room holding a jug of pineapple juice. Gabriella paused and looked up with a guilty expression as she chewed slowly on the piece of meat in her mouth. She gulped and dropped the spoon in her hand then stood up, walked quickly to Eleana and gave her a big hug and a peck on the cheek. "Thank you my darling f
DIAMEN'S OIL FACTORY. Inside An Office: The tension in the air was so thick it could be cut with a knife as three individuals stood behind a huge mahogany desk with their heads bowed in front of an angry Dane. The words CEO Dane Diamen could be seen written boldly on the glass tag. Crash!!!!!!! The sound of Dane throwing a glass cup against the wall resounded round the room."You incompetent fools", his voice, which was laced with anger and detest was like a whip against their ear. "You couldn't find just one stupid woman who has no means of hiding for more than twenty-four hours and now you have the guts to come tell me she is impossible to find, what am I paying you for!!!!??". The three couldn't help but grumble internally, today was supposed to be their off day and their work wasn't in the investigation area. "Um, boss, we aren't professionals and the time frame you gave us was too little coupled with the fact that she hasn't used her mobile phone so there is no way to tra