“ She’s Pretty” He wanted to carry her to the bed but she opened her eyes immediately his hands touched her. “ What!” She moved back and stood upright. “ Nothing” Alfred said and she rolled her eyes. “ What do you want from me?” Vanessa asked him and he smiled. “ I want you to agree and marry me” He said. She Shook her head and sighed. “ I said I don’t want to marry you” She repeated but he only smiled. “ Mummy, please marry Daddy” They turned to the door and saw Mara holding a teddy. She came inside the room and sat down on the bed. “ I don’t like him” Vanessa said to Mara. “ But I like him. Anyways, you will like him after marrying him. My Daddy is a nice guy” Mara said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ Who taught you this?” She asked Mara. “ Uncle Derek” She said. “ I made a mistake leaving you with Derek” Vanessa made a fist and bit her lips. “ Oh wow and I thought he’s not a Good fit” Alfred smiled. “ Please Mummy, Marry Daddy” Mara said with tears in her eyes. “ But Baby, I don’
“ Oh Come on Mara, I’m so happy. I just don’t know What to say” Mara Chuckled. “ Are you sure you are alright?” Mara asked her and she nodded her head. “ Yes dear, Am alright” She dropped the knife on the board and excused herself out of the kitchen because she knew Mara would keep asking her Questions. “ This is so unlike her” Bella said and Mara agreed with her. “ Yep, Aunt Mary is always the Talkative” She said and they laughed. “ Maybe she’s going through something, but she have to tell me so that I can help her” Bella sighed. “ Maybe it’s something she don’t want anyone to know”------- “ About the investigation, I’m giving you another task.” Alfred said on the phone. “ I want you to find the parents of someone, I’ll send you the details later. Make sure you don’t waste time on it, I need to know everything ASAP” He said and ended the call. He sent the details Vanessa gave to him to the investigators and sighed. “ Hope they find them” He dropped the phone on the bed and Ente
“ What?” she asked him. “ Don’t do that” He said and she smiled Mischievously. “ Don’t do what?” She asked him. “ I’m sorry, I was just kidding”” he said and Vanessa laughed softly. “ I thought you aren’t tired of playing” She Released her hand from his grip and went back to the sofa. She sat down , crossed her legs and put the plate of cookies on her thigh. She looked at Alfred who was sitting on the edge of the sofa, looking at her and she smiled. “ So, I’m listening” She said. “ I spoke with them already and gave them the details you gave me. Don’t worry, I assure you that they will find them” Alfred said. Vanessa sighed, she shook her head and looked at him again. “ Are you sure they are Good enough to find them? I’m so eager to see them either tomorrow or the next day” Vanessa said and he Giggled. “ What?” she asked. “ It looks like someone is In a hurry to marry me, the handsome guy” He teased and Vanessa Scoffed. “ And who told you I want to marry you from the first
“ I know mummy, But she’s Hungry” She said worriedly. “ Mara, stop being a baby. You are already 4 and too smart for all this” Vanessa said and she rolled her eyes. “ leave the kid alone” Alfred said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ Let her be, Daddy. I know she would say something if I do that and, She did” Vanessa was surprised, she would have spanked Mara if she was closer to her. “ I’ll make you pay for this” She said and Mara laughed. “ You can’t do anything to me, Daddy is here and you love me” She laughed. “ Oh really? Let Daddy go out” Vanessa said. Alfred smiled, he looked at Vanessa and she looked away. He was Glad Vanessa called him Mara’s Daddy and that made him happy. He stood up from the chair because there were many things he wanted to do that day and one was related to Vanessa. “ Are you leaving?” Mara asked Alfred. “ Yes baby, I have Company meetings today” He said. “ I’ll go with you” Mara said trying to stand. “ No baby, I’ll take you some other time okay?” He said
“ I have meetings to attend today again, Please let me know when you want to see her. And please, don’t tell Grandma for now” Alfred pleaded. “ Don’t worry kid, your Secret is safe with us” The youngest said and Alfred left. The uncles looked at the Assistant and he bowed his head and walked ahead of Alfred to get the door. Alfred had called his uncles that morning before the meetings started. He thought about it the previous night before he could sleep, he wanted Everything to move smoothly and so, he took that bold step. They went home, Vanessa and Mara were in the garden playing games when the gates opened. Vanessa turned to see who it was and her heart started beating fast. She held her chest, surprised on why her heart was beating. “ weird” She said. She looked at Mara who didn’t stop what she was doing and she raised a brow. “ Mara, your Daddy is back” Vanessa said and Mara rolled her eyes. “ I don’t want to see him” She said. “ why?” Vanessa asked. “ Because he did
“ yes I can, just give me thirty minutes and your food will be ready” Vanessa Hurried inside the kitchen and closed the door. “ Good gracious” Alfred heard a sigh of relief, he finally got rid of her. “ She’s beautifully annoying” He Smiled and went to his room. ---Bella and Mary stood beside each other watching Vanessa as she cooked on the Cooker. She was so busy doing her works that she didn’t knew Bella and Mary were still there. They were so surprised to see Vanessa in the kitchen, cooking for Alfred. As Vanessa turned to take a knife from the cabinet, she saw them. “ Oh I didn’t know you guys are still here” She said Looking at them. “ Your name’s Bella right?” She asked Mary. “ No ma’am, it’s Mary and this is Bella” Mary said. “ Whoa! Sorry. Your names are beautiful” She smiled. “ Thanks ma’am” Mary and Bella said together. “ It’s nothing, My Mara always talks about you. Thanks for taking care of her” Vanessa thanked Bella. “ It’s Okay ma’am, it’s My Job” She said. “ Can
“ There’s something in your mind, tell me” He said. Vanessa Opened her mouth to talk and the door opened. Alfred sprang up, he was shocked. Vanessa stood upright looking at both Alfred and the person that just Entered the house. “ Who are you?” Vanessa asked as Alfred didn’t sat anything. The lady turned to Vanessa, she looked at her from head to toe and looked at Alfred who was dumfounded. “ Who are you?” Vanessa asked again. The lady walked closer to Alfred and hugged him, Vanessa’s heart started beating fast that she couldn’t control it. “ I missed you so much Baby” The lady said with her head on his chest. She looked at Vanessa whose expression had changed and she smiled. “ My name’s Kiara and I’m his girlfriend” Kiara said arrogantly. “ And you, who are you?” Kiara asked Vanessa, Vanessa looked at Alfred, she looked at Kiara and ran upstairs. ----Vanessa entered the room, she closed the door and held her chest. She sat down on the beat patting her chest and took
“ What is all this, what is she doing here!” Alfred sat on the sofa with his hands on his head. “ What brought her back? I’m not even in love with her again” Alfred sighed, he didn’t even knew what to do when she hugged him in front of Vanessa. “ I would have stopped her, I would have pushed her away” He heard Mara’s voice from the room and he stood up. He went up the stairs and stretched his hand to knock the door but paused when he heard Vanessa’s voice. “ It’s okay baby, don’t cry. There’s nothing we can do about it, she’s your Daddy’s girlfriend” There was sadness in her voice when she spoke, Alfred felt so bad. He knocked on the door and Vanessa Opened it but didn’t give him the way to enter the room. “ What do you want?” She asked him and he sighed. “ I’m Sorry Vanessa, I didn’t know….” She interrupted him “ I’m not interested” She said and was about closing the door again when he grabbed her hand.. “ Release my hand” She said but he held on to it tightly. “ Listen to me,
“ 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