Mira and the old lady decided to head to a Cafe to chat. Ofcourse, this was a request made by the old Madam. Since she successfully managed to make friends with her granddaughter, why not use that time to know each other More." You look so beautiful, I bet your mother must be a beauty too." The old lady started, trying to make Mira open up and talk more about herself." You have such a sweet mouth grandma Letty." Mira replied but not without blushing. Getting complements from an old lady was not something she was acquainted with." Oh but it's the truth." The old lady countered, finding her granddaughter quite lovely and adorable. She was loving her more." I inherited my good looks from my mother ofcourse." her voice had a tinge of pride when she said her mother's voice." She must be a wonderful person."Mira had to agree to that. Her mother was a wonderful person. She was the best mother anybody could ever ask for.She can still remember whenever she fell ill, her mother will leav
" She just left and you already miss her grandma?" Maria questioned. She could see the longing in the old lady's eyes." Her life hasn't been a smooth one Maria. I blame myself for not finding her earlier." The old lady lamented.All those years, she kept waiting and hoping that her stubborn daughter will finally soften up and come back home. She had prayed for the day her family becomes whole again. Who would have thought that her daughter was no More.If she continued to wait, wouldn't she have to wait till her last breath? If that happened, her granddaughter would suffer all her life." Don't be sad Grandma. Since it's already happened, we can't do anything to change that. The best thing you can do is show her the love and concern she has missed for those years. Show her that you love her and will always do. That would be the best compensation you could ever give her." Maria advised.She was a person who lacked love for years and could relate to Mira's case. But after arriving at t
" I don't know but I will think about it. It's such a big decision to make." Vera replied." That's better to hear. You think about it, I'll be waiting for your positive answer." Mira decided to give her time to think about her proposition ." Of course as my secretary and personal assistant, your salary will be almost ten times what you earn in that small cafe. I Know you want to buy Aunt Stella a new house, this could be the chance to do that." Mira baited." Are you saying that to lure me into your trap?" Vera asked, shaking her head.Mira knew her best. She has always been dreaming about buying her mother a new house that has a larger kitchen so that she can have enough space while baking." Don't make it sound so ugly, just a way to beautify my offer." Mira replied with a smile.Vera knew that the offer Mira was making was one on million times, she would never get such a generous offer.Although she was still worried that her incompetency would drag Mira down, she also wished that
Mira went home after dropping Vera home. Since her plan to prepare a special meal for them was foiled, she could only result to cooking simple dishes.Timothy arrived later in the evening, a bouquet of flowers at hand." Wow, those are such beautiful flowers." Mira commented while accepting the flowers." Beautiful flowers for the most beautiful and attractive woman in the planet." Tim complemented with a sweet smile on his face." Such a sweet talker." Mira blushed hearing his compliments. He always had a way with his words especially when it comes to her." Come on in. Dinner is ready." she said, sidestepping to allow him to enter before she closed the door behind her." I could get used to this." Timothy said, referring to having someone wait for him at the door and food ready at the table." You could have it. All you need to do is pop the question Tim." Mira replied, winking at him." Are you serious?" He thought she was just joking because the last time they talked, she expresse
Mira officially took over the Jones company.Her main aim was to do a reorganisation in all departments.She placed a call to the human resource office, " Get me the files of all top management officials. Their qualifications, competence and salary. I also want you to do a recheck to all employees of the company. Those who have been here and for how long and have been stagnant in the same position for years." She requested.If she was to set things straight, the first way to achieve that was to sieve her employees.Those who were still loyal to her father will be given a last chance. Those who got promoted by pulling some strings will be demoted to the posts that fit them or be dismissed. Those who have worked hard without any recognition will be promoted.Mira was aware of the fact that the employees represent a company. If she wanted to improve the returns for the company, she had to ensure that all employees were treated fairly and justly." Don't you think by doing this you might a
Vera couldn't complete her sentence when her eyes widened in surprise! Now that she thought about it, that wasn't entirely impossible.She lifted her face to look at Mira only to look away immediately.But how was that possible? He was incapable of siring children! Maybe she was Just overthinking things.But she realised how passionate they were on that night and she blushed.He was the first man she ever made love with. If she was truly pregnant, didn't that mean that guy lied to her about his impotence?But why would Joahkim lie to her? He was obviously sad that he couldn't father a child! He didn't seem to be lying to her. Why would he lie about something so serious in the first place? Everything was not making sense." You better start talking young lady!" Mira's voice forcefully pulled Vera from her thoughts.At this point, sfe knew she could lie her way out. She had to let the cat out of the bag and tell the whole story. She had her doubts and figured out that Mira might be the
After much deliberation and thinking, Vera decided to take Mira's advice."'I will talk to Joahkim but I'll go on my own." She finally agreed and Mira couldn't be any happier.Honestly if you ask her, she would say that the news was worth celebrating.Having a life inside you is not something every other woman is blessed with. Even age didn't Know whether in this life she'll ever have one.With everything happening and her time limit, getting pregnant wouldn't be a nice move." Okay, I can drive you to the hospital." Mira offered.Today, she didn't see herself going back to work. She might as well just offer Vera a ride before going on with her business." I will place a call through him first to know about his whereabouts." Vera replied, removing her phone and making the call.It didn't take time to joahkim to accept the call.He then informed Mira that he was in his house together with Timothy and if she needed to meet him, he'd wait for her in the house.Although Vera was reluctant
Vera blushed from Joahkim's words. It was evident from her red face.To Joahkim, meeting Vera was the blessing God bestowed to him.She was beautiful, intelligent, kind-hearted and most importantly, sfe Loved him.Now that they were expecting a child, he truly couldn't wait to Marry her and have her Carry his surname.He always dreamt about a family where his wife and child lived happily.Now, that dream Just became a reality.All thanks to Vera.She was his lucky charm, sent to deliver him from his bondage.If that night didn't happen, maybe he would spend his life wallowing in self pity over his inability to sire children. He couldn't wait for tomorrow to come to verify that he was a healthy man, capable of reproducing.Not like he needed those test results, he already had an answer.Joahkim needed to have himself tested clinically so that he could proceed to file a complaint of a misdiagnosis.If that doctor colluded with Nora to ruin his life, he would return the favour.Friend or
With a silent goodbye in her heart, she watched as they all left, leaving her empty from inside.Timothy squeezed her shoulders, flashing her a smile when she turned to look at him.He knew how hard it was for her to watch her friends and family leave knowing that this might be the last time they saw each other.Everybody had already driven out of the property when Timothy urged her to head back to the house." It's getting cold here, let's go inside.Three days later, it was time for her to leave.For those three days, she locked herself in her room, not allowing anybody to see her, not even Timothy.Mira knew that anytime now, Hazia would be arriving to take her away.Taking out the camera she had secretly bought, she set it and sat on her bed. She had decided to leave Timothy something to remind him of herself and the good times they spend together.After pressing the recording button, she started." I know by the time you see this, I'll be long gone. I figured out that I didn't wa
Dinner time came and everyone settled to share the meal prepared to them by the couple." I have to admit that you both are great cooks. Even with my little one being all choosy, I am liking every dish prepared." Vera commented, scooping some more rice into her bowl." Are you saying that my cooking isn't good?" Her boyfriend, Joahkim, complained with a pout on his face." No offence darling but I don't really like your oh so " nutritious food" sometimes I don't even Know what I am eating. I feel like getting pregnant is a torture to my taste buds." Vera replied straightforwardly, not minding to mince her words.Everybody burst out laughing at Joahkim for being roasted openly by his woman." But I do everything to ensure that you give birth to a healthy baby!" Joahkim defended himself." It's good to be mindful of the health of the baby but that doesn't mean you will restrict the mother from meeting her cravings." This time, old lady Antonio chipped in, supporting Vera." I just get g
Timothy didn't expect that move from her. Over the past few days, the couple only stayed in the house either cuddling, watching movies or making Love. To him, this was the best last days he could give her." What's wrong?" Timothy said, inhaling her sweet Jasmine Scent which always calms him down.Knowing that she would be leaving in a week wasn't something so pleasant, but he knew that he would have to accept it. Accept that soon enough, she would leave him and Jonas all by themselves.He also knew that if she had a choice, she would never leave him, too bad that was something she couldn't control." I'm ugly." Mira replied, conscious of the fact that her body was turning all green.Timothy did not understand why she would say that , and he didn't have to understand either. To him, irrespective of anything, Mira will always be the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Nothing could deter her beauty in his eyes." You are perfect hun, never doubt that about yourself." He replied, ki
" The fuck are you talking about?" Yolanda shrieked, disbelief evident in her voice and facial.At first, she thought that it was Vera who was being given the responsibility of the CEO. She thought then she would be the assistant CEO. Who would have thought that Mira was referring to her all along." What? You don't want to?" Mira asked, her voice low and dripping with sadness.She knew that it would be hard to convince Yolanda to take the position she was offering her but Mira was determined to make her agree. She could have chosen Vera as the CEO but she knew under that badass facade of Vera, There's a soft heart that would hinder her in business. Not like she didn't trust Vera but Yolanda was more suited, owing to the fact that she was calculative and heartless, ideal for the business world.Since the convincing was ought to be done somehow, she chose to use her ultimate tool, emotional blackmail.Her pitiful voice was enough to evoke others to do her bidding and that's how she'll
Timothy nodded, he could only agree with her suggestions because the lady was not someone he knew where she resided. Otherwise, he would set out on a journey to find her." So what are you planning?" That question did nothing to alleviate Mira's mood.She has revealed the secret to Timothy but she doesn't Know whether she's ready to reveal it to anyone else, much less think that they'll believe him. Some might think that she's losing her mind.Seeing her expression of reluctance, Timothy sighed." You do realise that at some point you will have to tell them. No matter how unwilling you are, they have the right to know what is happening to you. This is not something we can hide because it will eventually happen. Do you want others to be left grieving without knowing what actually happened to you?" Timothy was trying to see if she can get to open up to others. While it's not a must, he still felt that her loved one deserved to know what was happening with her. As her family and friends,
" This is not my first time Living." Mira Said, taking a deep to calm down her nerves.If she was to tell the story of her life, she might as well take reign over her emotions and not break down amidst.Timothy said nothing despite the confusion in his mind after hearing her confession.Pushing herself away from him, Mira sat a metre away from Timothy. She wanted to watch him, see every expression while sfe tells him about the story her life,a life he might not be able to relate or even believe.But either way, she knew she had to do it. After postponing things for so long, this happened to be the perfect time she had been waiting for." I came back to life. You can say that I was given a second chance to do things the right way. In my past life, I died after getting betrayed by my family and ofcourse by my then fiancee, Caleb." Mira explained,her words coated with venom as she talked about the cause of her death in her previous life.It was something she wanted to forget, wanted to
Timothy watched, horrified as Mira's hands transformed to the transparent body he had seen her in his dreams. Before she was totally swallowed by the darkness, her body started to turn transparent.Dread filled every nerve of his being as he strode to her." What's happening to your hands?" He asked with horror filled eyes.Mira who had panicked shook her head frantically, wanting to say nothing was happening to her hands but no sound came.One minute passes before Mira's hands finally turn normal, relief washing through her as she sighed heavily.She squatted, intending to pick the broken shards of the plates. It was then sfe realised that her leg was bleeding. Turns out one of the shards had pierced her leg, making it bleed.Seeing her hurt, Timothy lifted her in his arms, carrying her to the sofa.After he placed her on the coach, he went to get the first aid kit.Without saying anything, he poured a little spirit on a cotton swab before cleaning her wound.It wasn't a deep wound
The days passed by well. Hazia started visiting Mira frequently, urging her to tell Timothy about her situation. She was reluctant, unable to break such devastating news to him. She didn't want to watch him sad over her soon to be departure." I have talked to the man and he has promised to meet you. Whether you pass the test or not depends on you." Hazia Informed Mira as she busied herself cooking breakfast for the family It was the weekend and Jonas had Left to his grandfather's house.After Melissa gave birth, Jonas practically moved in with them. He was always asking to be around the little girl and after much nagging, Mira had allowed him to spend the weekend over his grandfather's house.She could rest assured that he would be taken care of. Afterall, the boy had successfully garnered the Love and attention of everyone in the house." What about the test?" Mira' asked, looking less interested in whatever Hazia was telling her.According to her, nothing could save her from the f
After cleaning her face with cold water and wiping it with a clean towel, Mira picked her bag and left. She couldn't afford to have Vera realise that she just cried. She wasn't in the mood to have questions flooding her. Anyway what would she even tell her? That she was crying because she was about to leave this world? That would be crazy and hard to believe. Besides, she didn't want to worry her friend.Peeping through the window, she bid Vera goodbye before walking downstairs and to the parking lot.She drove off to a familiar destination, a place she had avoided coming in the past few months.With a bouquet of red roses, she made her way to her mother's grave. It was clean and a the flowers laying on top of it told her that someone had visited her mother not long ago.Removing the already dry roses, she placed her fresh ones on her grave and sat at the edge.Tracing the name engraved on the tombstone longingly,her tears escaped again.It seemed like today her tears were not willing