"Take me to the best boutique. I need some new clothes." Anabel said just as she entered the car. The driver drove off without talking. He knew the best boutique in the city.
In less than twenty minutes, they were there. They parked in the parking lot and she came down. "I will go inside inside by myself. I will call if i need any help." Anabel said before walking inside. The boutique is meant for the rich. A common person cannot afford the the least collections in the boutique. Anabel got interested in one of the gowns and called the sales lady to get it from her. "The gown over there." She pointed at the gown. "I need it. Get it for me." The sales lady looked up and saw the cloth she was pointing at. It was one of the most expensive collections. She stared at Anabel and shook her head. "Are you sure you know the cloth you are pointing at?" The sales lady asked. "I'm not having an eye problem. Get the dress for me." Anabel replied. "I'm sorry, I don't want to waste my energy. I cannot get it for you. You can choose from others. The cloth you are pointing at is not for people like you." "What are you saying? Get that cloths for me." "Why do you want to stress me? That clothe is not for people like you. Don't be too stubborn." The sales lady insist. "Are you inside my pocket? Do you know me from anywhere?" Anabel asked. "I don't need to know you before I conclude. Mere looking at you, You will you find it difficult to buy the cheapest cloth here. I can tell by the trash you are wearing right now." The sales lady said and Anabel looked down, rechecking the clothes. It was one of the clothes Desmond bought for her. "I have the money to pay. That's what matters. I will need five of different designs." Anabel took out her card and the sales woman couldn't help but laugh. "The five will be four hundred thousand dollars. You can't do that kind of transaction with a card." "Why don't you check the card I'm holding before spiting rubbish!" Anabel said and the sales lady stared at the card. She was surprised and looked up at Anabel. "You are holding the black card? That's the centurion card. Only billionaire's gets access to the card. Are you a billionaire? Oh! My god! I'm sorry for underrating you. Please forgive me." "Are you getting the clothes now?" "At your service, Ma'am." The sales lady said and package everything she wants. She escorted Anabel to the checkout counter. She paid and walked away with reckless abandon. "Take me to the biggest hotel, I will spend the night there and gets back home tomorrow." Anabel told her driver when she entered the car. The driver took her to one of the best hotel in the city. She logged in and took her bath. She ordered her favorite food and slept off afterwards. She couldn't wait to get back home tomorrow. . . . . The next day, Anabel found herself standing on the main entrance. She smiled and rushed to embrace her father when she spotted him coming. "Welcome back, my daughter." They hugged each other. "I've missed you so much. I'm so happy you are home." "Thank you dad." Anabel replied. "I'm happy so see you as well." "Look at you, how they have messed your face up. You insisted on marrying Desmond after he saved you. Now see what they have done to you." "I thought he loved me. I never knew it will turn out this way. I was wrong." "Yeah, It's good that you admit that you are wrong. You made a mistake. We all makes mistakes and that is how we learn. You were driven by love and I won't blame you. I'm just hurt that you learned the hard way." "It's okay dad. I'm back home and I'm never going back. We signed divorce paper, so we will never come back together again." "That's fine. Anyway, I arranged a small feast for your return. It's just family feast to celebrate your arrival. I didn't invite any outsider." "But you shouldn't have bordered yourself." "No, don't say that. Two years is not two days. Follow me." The dad said and she followed her. Anabel stepped into the warm glow of her family's spacious living room. The soft light felt like balm to her weary soul. Her elder brother was approached her with a wide smile. "Hey, sis! Welcome back!" He exclaimed, opening his arms for a hug. Anabel felt so loved and excited as she embraced him tightly. Alex was her only brother. "I've missed you so much." Alex said. "I missed you too." She said before releasing him. She scanned the room and saw how it had been transformed into a celebration raven. Vibrant balloons danced in the breeze as their colorful ribbons tangled together. A lush bouquet of sunflowers dominated the center of the table. Anabel smiled as she watched. Her family's love and care wrapped around her like a warm blanket. The room was aglow with candles. The air was filled with the sweet savory aroma of roasted chicken and steaming vegetables. "Surprise!" Her mother exclaimed from nowhere. Anabel looked and saw her mom walking towards her with smiles all her face. "This is our special way of welcoming you back." She hugged her. "Thank you very much, mom. This is marvelous!" Alex led her to the table. Different kind of food was served with her favorite childhood dinnerware. "Sit down, kiddo. Lets start already." Her father said. "You have a lot to enjoy yourself with." As they sat down to eat, Anabel felt a wave of peace and joy settling over her. For this moment, at least, she was home, surrounded by true love. "Dad, how is the company moving?" Anabel suddenly asked in the middle of the dinner. "It's fine. But I will like you to go and inspect the company. Make out time." He replied. "Is there any problem? What is going on?" Anabel asked. "I've received a notice that some high level employees are oppressing the low-level staff." He replied. "That's terrible!" "Yeah. If we keep quite, it will spoil our reputation. I want you to go and fish them out, then fire them. I don't know of you will have the strength for it." "'m still strong. I will do it. I already have an idea of what to do." Anabel said. "I trust you. I can always count on you." "And....About Desmond contract. I know you are considering canceling it." She said. "I don't even need to do anything to deny him the contract. Remember that you always sign before we give him any contract. I've not changed the policy and process." "I almost forgot." "He will regret divorcing you." Her father said and she smiled. "He will."The Next Day, Anabel logged into the Company's dashboard and Input all her details on the page of Newly employed Janitor. She didn't border to change her name or anything. None of the employees, both high or minor knew who she is. Her father have not introduced her to the public. Only the senior manager could identify her. She will be visiting the company as a Janitor in disguise. She believed she would be able to fish out some offenders as a Janitor.She entered a taxi and headed to the company. The company's main building loomed before her as she entered the main gate. She approached the entrance, took a deep breathe and stepped inside.She walked up to the female receptionist. "Good morning ma'am. My name is Anabel. I'm a new employee.""Over there. You see that lady?" The receptionist pointed at a woman at the other end. "She's the recruiter. She will take care of you.""Thank you very much." She turned and walked up to the recruiter. "Good morning, ma'am." "Good morning, dear.
"Who do you even think you are? For Your information, Desmond was informed to come today for the final agreement and signing. You think you are a big deal? And you better watch your mouth. I can tell the senior manager to fire you." Daniella threatened."As if you a qualified to tell the senior manager what to do. Know your boundaries before you pit your to trouble. For you, Desmond, you are far, very far from getting the contract.""Anabel, the supervisor is waiting." The young lady alerted her."Anyway, I don't even have your time. I need to go and start my work." Anabel said and followed the lady."This will be your first and last day of working here." Anabel heard Daniella ranting behind her back and ignored. "Lets forget about her and go. People are already looking at you." Desmond cautioned Daniella and pulled her to follow him."I will tell the senior manager to fire her. Who do she think she is." Daniella mumbled."Calm down. Lets go." Desmond managed to pet her down.Daniell
"Congratulations, Miss Anabel! You are four months pregnant!" The doctor announced. "Here is the test result. Take a good look at it." He handed the test result to her and she went through it. Tears of joy streamed down her delicate face. She had been waiting for this moments for two years, since marrying Desmond. Her mind flood with their love story. How he saved her from a dirty gang who wanted to rape her. How they got married and started living together. Though for the past few months, she was gradually loosing her husband to a lady his mother and his sister wanted him to marry. They fired all their maids so that she will have a lot of work to do in the house. They abuse and treat her like a maid but she endure all. Now that she was pregnant, she believed they will support and love her again. She believe they will stop abusing her. She rushed out of the door and headed to her car. Once she got inside, she dialed her husband's number. "Hi Honey, I have a good..." He
They were still talking when Desmond walked in with Daniella, holding hands like couples. "Wow! My son and my potential daughter inlaw is here already! They look like a perfect match from heaven." Desmond's mother stepped forward and embraces her son. "Desmond!" Anabel called. "How can you cheat on me." He turned his attention to Anabel. "I don't understand. What are you talking about." "Do you want to deny it? Don't even try to. I called you this afternoon to share a good news to you, only to find out that you are cheating on me. I guess the husband snatcher picked the call and left it so I can listen to her sick moans." "I've warned you to deceit from calling my potential daughter inlaw a husband snatcher!" Desmond's mother intervened. "What good news do you have for him other than telling him that you found another sex style that will make you pregnant." "Son." She turned to Desmond. "You don't have to be hiding it from her. You are doing the right thing. Daniella is perfect
"Mother, Do you know why Desmond is hesitating to Divorce Anabel. I thought he will divorce her without second thought. She's barren and unproductive." Daniella said in disgust. "Yes, but I think Desmond believed she is blessed with good luck. Ever since he married her, things have been going well. He have achieved so many things easier and without stress." "I thought he picked her from the slum. How could he believe it was because of her. What if it's a coincidence?" "I've tried to convince him but he's been stubborn. He loved her and I hate it. I don't know if she charmed my son." . . . "Desmond, I can't stay with that woman. I will forgive you for cheating on me but i won't tolerate you bringing her in this house." Anabel spoke up when as Desmond walked on. "The last time I checked, this is my house. I'm the man of the house and I says what happens. Daniella is staying whether you like it or not. She's carrying my child." "Then what happens to our marriage? I can't share m
"Who are you calling?" Desmond asked."Why are you asking me who I'm calling? I'm no longer your wife. Who I'm calling is none of your business.""She must be calling her poor friends." Bella mocked."Mind how you talk to me Bella, I'm never your mate. Though I don't blame you. I blame myself for reducing myself so low that you can talk to me anyhow you want. If not that I married your brother, you are not qualified to talk to me. People like you run errands for me.""Stop blabbing. It won't help you. You are leaving and you are not coming back." Bella waved a mocking goodbye as Anabel made her way to leave with a small bag."Don't come back begging, Anabel. I won't listen to you. You have the privilege to stay and be our house help, other than going out to perish. All of us know that you don't have anywhere to go. I'm giving you a chance." Anabel heard Desmond spoke from behind. She paused and twirled her head towards him. "The last thing I will do is to become your maid. I'm going