Vanessa opened her eyes slowly, She felt a sharp pain on her hand as she was trying to move it. “ You are awake” She heard a guy’s voice beside her. Vanessa scanned the room with her eyes and discovered she was in the hospital. “ What Happened to me? Why am I here?” She asked Derek who was now standing in front of her. “ You fainted” He said and Vanessa sighed, He helped her Sit upright and supported her back with a pillow. “ I’m sorry I put you through all this” She apologized to Derek. “ Oh come on Vanessa, stop saying that” She Looked at the wall clock and turned to Derek. “ You Should get home now, it’s getting late” He sat down on the couch and crossed his legs. “ If you think I’ll go home and leave you here then, you should stop having that thought. I won’t leave you here alone” He said with his arms crossed. “ Stop Being So stubborn Derek” Vanessa rolled her eyes and he Laughed softly. They stayed silent for some minutes and none of them say anything.
“ I had a test done on her because she keep calling me Daddy, Mara looked exactly like My Niece. I’m sure you know her, the one that did her birthday days ago and the result came out positive Which means, I’m her biological Dad. So, can you give an explanation on how it happened?” Alfred said. Vanessa burst in to Laughter, she couldn’t believe what she just heard from him. “ I’m listening” Alfred said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ Mara isn’t your child and this paper here..” She tore it in to pieces “ I don’t believe it, stay away from my Daughter, stay away from our lives please!” Vanessa wiped the tears in her eyes and stormed out of the study room. Alfred was confused, he thought Vanessa would agreed to it because other girls would do that just to be close to him. “ What is she?” she said looking at the door which Vanessa left opened.. “ Wow!” He stood up from the Chair and followed her but before he could say a word, Vanessa was already going out carrying Mara. “ Daddy!”
Chapter 21 Vanessa left the house Angrily, she walked around the house trying to find an exit door and after some minutes, The Assistant came out. “ open that gate” She Commanded and he hurriedly unlocked the gate. “ Farewell, Mara” He waved to Mara who was crying. “ The earlier you stop crying , the better. Because you will never see him again” Vanessa said to Mara. She walked down the street, turning back Every seconds to make sure Alfred wasn’t Following them. It was a very silent location and that scared her. After walking for about an hour, Vanessa Came to the main Street and she heaved a sigh of relief. She stopped a cab and they entered. “ What a location” She said glaring out of the window. “ What does he mean by that?” She puffed. “ I know I need money but I can’t do what he want me to do. Who does he think he is? What an insult” She looked at Mara who has fallen asleep and sighed. “ I’m Sorry Baby but I can’t agree to him” She said. Vanessa rested her
“ The Food is ready” He said still laughing. “ Hey stop laughing, you also know Mara so much” She said cleaning her wet hairs with a towel. Just then, Mara woke up, she started crying when she saw Derek and Vanessa. “ What?” Vanessa asked with a smirk. “ Daddy!” Mara cried. “ Take me back to Daddy” She said looking at Vanessa who was cleaning her hairs. “ He’s not your Daddy, stop saying that” Vanessa said but Mara wouldn’t. “ Little Mara, stop crying” Derek said and Mara increased her cry. “ Take me back to Daddy!” She Screamed. “ Keep shut!” Vanessa yelled at her and Mara stopped crying. “ What’s wrong with you? Who told you he’s your Daddy?” Vanessa said in Anger. She has had enough of all that, How could her life changed in just few days?. Mara was scared, her mum had never shouted at her before and so she ran to Derek and hugged him. “ It’s okay baby, let’s go” Derek carried her out of the room. Vanessa sat on the bed, she supported her head with her palms. “ What!!
“ What are these papers?” He asked looking at the papers. “ You Remembered the Boss took Mara’s Mum inside his study right?” She asked. “ Yes” He answered. “ I think The Boss conducted a DNA test on Mara to know if she’s his Child or not” Bella said. As soon as she mentioned DNA test, The Assistant quickly parked the papers in his hand and Smiled. “ Wow! I thought about that too, I knew that was why he took Mara to the hospital. I knew it!” He started arranging the papers and his jaw dropped when he saw the result. “ What da!” He exclaimed. “ She’s his…. Child!” Bella covered his mouth to keep him from shouting. “ Keep it down, we might be caught” She whispered. “ Oh no, this can’t happen” He said Shaking his head. “ It has already happened, and there’s nothing you can do about it. You just have to accept it” Bella said parking the papers. “ What are you going to do with the papers and where did you got them from?” He asked her. “ To answer your second question, I got t
She asked him and he Quickly removed his Shoes. He placed them outside the room and tip toed inside. Grandma was sitting on a cushion on the floor and in front of her was a mini table which the foods she was eating were. “ Good Morning, Grandma” He greeted with a broken voice. “ Where’s Alfred?” She asked ignoring his greetings. “ He’s outside, Admiring the beautiful view of your house” The Assistant said Smiling. “ And why did you left him alone?” She asked him. “ You said I should come in and close the door” The Assistant scratched his head, he was already sweating even though the fan was working. Alfred Entered the room, Grandma turned to the door because her was was facing the door. He removed his shoes and wear a flip flop which was Beside the door. “ You decided to come visit your grandma after been in the city for almost two weeks, right?” She asked him and looked away. Alfred went in front of her and sat down on a cushion facing her. “ I’m sorry grandma, H
Vanessa was so shocked, she had no idea he would go to the extent of following them to the house. She came down from the steps and approached Alfred who was leaning on the car. “ What do you want? What are you doing here?” She asked him Angrily. “ Who is that?” Alfred asked her instead of answering her Question. “ I asked you first” Vanessa blurted. “ I’m here to see My child and her Mum” He smiled and Vanessa Chuckled. “ How many times will I tell you to stay away from our lives? Mara isn’t your child and you have no right to come see us” She said. She turned around but didn’t see Derek outside again, just as she was praying he shouldn’t do what she was thinking, he came out with Mara. “ Daddy!” Mara screamed running to Alfred. He bent down and hugged her tightly. “ I missed you so much” Alfred said smiling excitedly. “ I missed you the most, you took long to come for me” Mara said happily. “ I’m sorry baby, I’m here now” Alfred said. He looked at Vanessa who was surp
“ What da! Why would I even look at him? He’s not even Handsome” She sat down on the bed. Suddenly, a knock came on the door and Derek entered with the shopping bags. “ Take them out” Vanessa said and he dropped them beside her. “ It’s for you and Mara” He said and left the room. “ Did we tell him we need something?” She kicked the bag with her leg and something fell out from one of the bags. “ what’s this?” Vanessa picked up a mini gift box from the floor , She opened the lid and Chuckled. “ A candy bear? Childish” She put it back inside the Bag and lay down on the bed. “ it’s time for him to leave, there’s something I want to do” She stood up from the bed and as she was about to open the door, Mara opened it. “ Mummy” She said smiling. “ What?” Vanessa asked “ Daddy has left” she said happily. “ Why are you Happy ? You should be crying to follow him” Vanessa said but Mara nodded her head. “ No mummy, Daddy said I’m now a big girls and guess what?” She asked. “ What” Mar
“ Let’s live in the same house with Everyone, with Aunt Mandy, Little Daddy and Grandma. I want to stay with everyone” She Said happily. “ Okay then, let’s do that” Vanessa said to Alfred. “ That’s Good, I like that too. But are you sure you can stay in a family house?” He asked and she laughed softly. “ Of course I Can” She said and he smiled. “ I can’t believe this is happening, it’s just like a dream. Vanessa, I can’t thank you enough” ----- The Day finally came, The Day of Vanessa and Alfred’s wedding. It was such a beautiful sight to behold. Everywhere was so beautiful, decorated in Colorful Flowers. Vanessa was dressed in a beautiful white gown embroidered with White Crystals and petals, Her hairs was parked in a Bun with a Crystal crown on her head and a very big Veil that Streamed on the floor as she walked. In her hands was a beautiful pure white Bouquet with Crystal beads decorated on them. She was Sitting in the waiting room when Mary came in, Mary And Abby and Bella whe
“ Wow! Really? And you didn’t tell me” Jonah rolled his eyes. “ She told me earlier when I visited her in the hospital” Alfred defended himself. “ Wow! Vanessa and Alfred are finally getting married. I’m so happy for you girlfriend” Derek hugged Vanessa but Alfred pushed him away. “ Don’t hug her again” He said and they all laughed. “ Alfred is already getting jealous” Mandy teased. “ I’m Jealous” They all turned to Jonah “ You missed. Your chance and I found your brother” Vanessa stuck out her tongue at him and they all laughed. “ Yes I missed my chance and I’ll never repeat that again.” He promised. “ Then you should live back the girl who is in love with you” Alfred said and he sighed. “ If only I could find a girl that likes me, I’ll Marry her” He said sadly. “ Of course there is” Alfred said smiling. “ Who?” Jonah asked. “ Bella of course, I told you already” He said and turned to Vanessa. “ I’ll Come back tomorrow, we’ll be getting Mandy’s things move to my house today” He
“ See.. our parents are gone and so are yours but yours is different because your Daddy is still alive” He reminded her. “ But it’s just like he’s gone. I’ll never see him again for the rest of my life, Grandma Warned us not to go anywhere closer to that prison” She cried. Alfred hugged her and patted her back softly. “ Mandy, look around you. Your love ones are here with you” He said and she lifted up her head. “ But they all left, they would have stayed when I wanted them to if only Dad was here” She cried. “ No not them, I mean us. You have grandma, you have me, you have Jonah and there’s Also Vanessa and Mara” “ Did Grandma approved of Vanessa and Mara?” She asked and Alfred smiled. “ Yes, you are the first person to know about this” He said and Mandy sighed. “ Lucky you, you now have someone to live happy with for the rest of your life. But look at me, I’m all alone” She sniffed. “ No girl, don’t say that again. Have you forgotten there’s someone else apart from us?” He asked.
“ I’m Ready to get Marry” He said and she smiled. “ Wonderful! That’s My Favorite grandchild” She said and Alfred Chuckled. “ I’m Not your favorite Grandchild. Where’s Mandy?” He asked. “ She’s Angry with me and has refused to come visit me” She sighed. “ Anyways, let’s talk about your marriage. I’ve find you a girl to marry, don’t worry, she’s a Good girl” Grandma said smiling. “ A girl? But I’ve already found who I want to marry” He said and she shook her head. “ Alfred , don’t tell me you still hand around that Girl” She said and he nodded his head. “ Yes, she’s the mother of my Child. Grandma please allow me to marry Vanessa or I go away from this City and never returns” He said. “ You can go wherever you want to go I don’t care. All I know is you must marry the girl I found for you” She said and he sighed. “ Tell me who the girl is” Alfred said and her face brightened up. “ I found her from the WENDY’S. What’s her name again?” She thought. “ Don’t tell me” Alfred said surpris
“ Vanessa, The Boss is here” Vanessa came out of her room with a swollen eyes. She has been crying for three days non stop. “ What do you want?” She asked him and he Stepped forward. “ No stay there, Don’t move a step closer” She said to him and Alfred Stopped. “ Vanessa, I know what you are going through right now. Please, forgive me, Forgive my family for what we did to you” Alfred apologized. “ Tell me, what did my mum did to them?” She asked and Alfred Shook his head. “ I’m Sorry Vanessa” He Apologized. “ Just tell me” “ My Uncles said they found your mum trying to run into a moving truck. They saved her and she told them she wanted to kill herself because she was tired of this world, she said the man that promised to marry her ran away after you were born. She was hopeless, Her parents had Disowned her and that was when they used her against my Parents” He explained sadly. “ Wait, if I understand you correctly. You mean your Uncles staged your parents Accident using my Mum. Lik
Alfred and Jonah visited their Uncles in prison, they were taken to a room to speak with them. Alfred Forced Jonah there if not, Jonah didn’t want to go. He didn’t want to see the faces of the murderers but Alfred told him there was something he wanted to hear from them. “ Alfred, please Help us seek for Mum’s forgiveness. We regret what we did to your parents, Please forgive us” Mandy’s Dad pleaded. “ You want us to forgive you after all that? No way” Jonah said “ Jonah, please calm down” Alfred tapped his shoulder. “ There’s nothing I can do for you, I didn’t come here to listen to your pleas. There’s something I want to hear from you” Alfred said and Jonah Smiled. He like that spirit. “ What is it? Ask and we will tell you everything. There’s No need hiding anything from you again” One of the uncle’s said. “ It’s About my Assistant” He said and Jonah looked at him. “ What did he do?” He asked but Before Alfred could say anything to him, The Uncle took over. “ Your Assistant is
“ She saw the cops Taking them away and she asked me why. You know Vanessa was an orphan right?” He asked and Jonah Nodded his head. “ Yes” He said. “ Vanessa isn’t an orphan. I investigated for her parents too and found out her Mum’s death is connected to my parents death” He Said pitifully. “ Oh No, Did you tell her?” He asked and Alfred nodded his head. “ Yes, I made a very big mistake”. “ You did what you ought to do. She will find out someday about this even if you didn’t tell her” Jonah told him and he sighed. “ Do you think Vanessa would want to be with me After this?” He asked and Jonah Smiled. “ She will” He patted him on the arm. ----The next day, Vanessa and Derek left the house in search of Vanessa’s Father. Derek Carried Mara on his arm as the walked out of the estate to find a Taxi. As soon as they stepped out of the estate, They found a taxi and Derek gave him the Address. He sat in the front while Vanessa and Mara sat at the back. Derek tried to engage Vanessa in a
You were so jealous of him and his wife that you killed the both of them. How dare you! You should have at least tell me you need the Company instead of killing him. Did you manage to get the company after that? No! His first son took over. You all are a shame to me and this family!” Grandma said in tears. “ Mum please forgive us” The eldest of them begged. “ Keep shut! I don’t want to hear your voices” She turned to the cops who were already waiting for her order. “ Take them away, Do not Release them. They must rot in jail. From now on, their names are erased from my Family, I disown them!” She said In Anger and the cops handcuffed them. “ Grandma please, please Forgive them” Mandy and the rest of the family except Alfred and Jonah pleaded. They were all crying to see their Dads and husbands taking away by the cops. “ Please Grandma” Mandy cried. As the cops were taking them out of the emergency room, Vanessa bumped in to them. She was so confused to see so many people in the ro
“ Okay I heard you, But Please you should have a rethink.” Vanessa turned off the dryer and put it down on the Table. “ Derek, I’m going there to confess to Alfred I love him too” She said for the fifth time that day. “ I’m Not against it but What would happen between the two brothers? That’s what I’m scared of” Derek was so worried. “ I don’t care, all I know is I love Alfred and I’m going to his house to tell him the truth. Jonah’s return is what gives me the confidence” She opened the closet and brought out a set of clothes. “ This will do right?” She asked him smiling. “ Yes Mummy, you’ll look so good in it” Mara said Happily. Mara has been so happy ever since she heard Vanessa telling Derek that she was going to confess her love to Alfred that morning. She was so glad her Mum and Dad would be back together again like before when she was the happiest Girl ever.. “ You Two Should go out of the room, I want to dress” She said pointing to the door. “ Okay Mummy” Mara said and r