“ You’re all welcome, My name’s Lillian and I’m in charge of the kitchen. Please make sure you don’t make any mistake in doing your job, our guests are from upper classes and none of them would appreciate it if the foods doesn’t taste Good” She looked at the crowd again and smiled. “ Those of you that came with their kids, we’ve already preserve a place for your kids to be safe. We don’t want to endanger them by keeping them close to the cookers” Vanessa looked around and discovered that almost all the ladies in the room had a child each. “ kids, follow me” Lillian said and the kids followed her. Vanessa thought Lilian was taking the kids out of the kitchen and when she saw a corner in the kitchen where there were no electrical appliances, she heaved a sigh of relief. The kids sat on a chair each facing their mothers. Mara waved to Vanessa and she smiled and waved back. “ You can start working, your names are Written on your aprons” Lillian said showing them the aprons whi
“ I don’t care what people would think , Mara is my Daughter and her mum will soon be my wife” He smiled. “ What da!” She lowered her voice and stood up. The Assistant Entered the kitchen, He was shocked that his Boss was with Mara and Vanessa. “ Hi, Bully” Mara said and Vanessa giggled. “ You.. I’m not a bully” He said and looked at Alfred. “ I was looking for you, Boss” Alfred ignored him and carried Mara up. “ Where are you going with her?” Vanessa asked and Alfred looked at her. “ To tell everyone she’s my daughter” He said walking out of the kitchen. “ Boss” His Assistant called but he ignored him. Vanessa froze in a spot, she couldn’t move or do anything. As Alfred was about to exit the door, his phone rang and he put Mara down. Immediately he put her down, Vanessa ran and grabbed Mara. “ What do you think you are doing?” She carried Mara and the Assistant heaved a sigh of relief. As Afraid was talking on the phone, his eyes were on Vanessa and Mara. He gestured to h
“ I said you should move this car, now!! Or you lose your Job” He yelled at him. The Assistant started the car, he flashed them with the light and the two men ran away with Vanessa’s bag. Alfred yelled at the Assistant to stop the car again and he ran out of the car, he ran to Vanessa who was kneeling on the ground. She held Mara to her chest as Mara cried. Alfred knelt beside her and hugged her, he was so terrified. “ Are you okay?” He asked and Vanessa nodded her head. She stared at him as he touched her face to make sure she wasn’t hurt. Tears Dropped from her eyes and the rain poured heavily on them. “ Take Mara to the car” Alfred Commanded his Assistant. He took Mara away from Vanessa and ran back inside the car. Alfred helped Vanessa up, her legs were shaking as she stood on her feet. “ Can you walk?” He asked her but she couldn’t say a word. He lifted her on his arms and went to the car, She sat in the back with Mara while Alfred sat in the front. “ Drive fast” He sa
“ I’ll tell you but first, I need a cup of hot tea” He Said looking at Mary. “ Alright, give me a minute” Bella quickly made him a cup of hot chocolate tea and handed it to him. She sat on a chair looking at the Assistant who was sipping the tea slowly. “ I’m listening” She said. “ They were robbed” He said. “ Robbed? How? Where?” Bella asked Shockingly. “ On their way coming back from the party. They were so lucky we found them if not, it would have been an history” Bella shook her head, she felt pity for both Mara and her Mum. “ Poor Mara, she has been crying for an hour now. I’m sure she’s traumatized from that” Bella said sadly. Mary didn’t say a word, she stood there looking at them jealously as she listened to the Assistant. “ Hey Mary” Bella called and Mary turned to her. “ What?” she asked. “ Why is your face that way?” Bella asked her and she Scoffed. “ I don’t know” She said and walked out of the kitchen. “ Wow! What’s with her?” She asked the Assistant and he smiled. “
“ What Happened to you?” He asked but Vanessa didn’t say a word. He paid the driver and took them inside the house. “ What Happened out there, were are your dresses?” Derek asked lying Mara on the Couch. Vanessa was still sobbing, she sat on the couch and supported her head with her palm. “ Vanessa, Please speak to me” Derek pleaded. He knelt in front of her and held her hands. “ I hate him!” Vanessa cried. “ Who?” Derek asked her and she sniffed. “ He called me Selfish, I hate him” He stood up and sat beside Vanessa on the Couch, he hugged her and patted her back softly. Derek has no idea who she was talking about but he felt sorry seeing her cry. Vanessa rested her head on his shoulder as she continued to cry her heart out. She was so pained and wished Alfred vanish from their lives. Vanessa lay her head on his leg as he stroked her hairs Gently. She had stopped crying when she had had enough, she felt so Good and her heart was light but she still felt pain. Derek has taken
“ Oh No!” The Book dropped from his hand, he at on the floor as tears escaped his eyes. Alfred was sorry, he remembered the force he used on her that day, she tried to run away from him even though she was drugged but he was stronger than him. “ I’m sorry Vanessa” He apologized as if she was there with him. -----A week had already passed, Vanessa was back on her feet. She tried to land herself a job from any bakery so that she would start Saving money to leave the city again but none of the Bakery were in need of an employer. She had left Mara at home with Derek and was coming out from one of the bakeries when she saw Tiana. Vanessa Called her name but Tiana didn’t answer her and so, she boarded a cab and told the driver to follow Tiana. After Some minutes, Tiana alighted from the taxi, she entered in to a house that was fenced all round.. Vanessa paid the driver and followed Tiana inside. She rang the door bell and a Middle aged woman opened the door. “ Who….” The woman was Shoc
Vanessa has been thinking about that for two days now, she need that money and that was the only person remaining. An hour later Vanessa arrived at Tiana’s home, She stood in front of the gate and took in a deep breath before she knocked. Mara was surprised, she looked at her mum and tapped her on the arm. “ Mummy, this isn’t Daddy’s house” She said and Vanessa Smiled. “ Yes, We’re visiting a friend” She said and she felt bad about it. She would be so happy to tell Mara they were visiting her Grandma if only they hadn’t disowned her. A man opened the gate, Vanessa was speechless. She didn’t knew her adopted Father was living there too. “ Dad” She said under her breath and he looked at Mara who was looking at her mum confusingly. The man didn’t utter a word, he turned inside and Vanessa followed him. She entered inside the house and everyone was there. “ What are you doing here again?” Mum asked looking so angry. “ And you dare brought this bastard to this house?” Tiana Said
“ you are smiling” Mara said. “ Yes Baby, Uncle Derek gave me the money I want” She said Happily. “ Really? Wow! I’ll tell my Daddy to reward uncle Derek for making my Mummy Happy” Mara said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ We’ll be traveling tomorrow and don’t ask me where we are going” Vanessa said. “ Why?” Mara raised a brow. “ Because it’s a surprise and I’m sure you will love it” Mara smiled, she threw a chip in her mouth and crunched it. All through the night, Vanessa couldn’t sleep. She was so excited that she was finally leaving the City for Good and would never return again. She was also happy that they were finally free from Alfred and his Assistant. “ Dream come true” She said happily looking at Mara who was sleeping soundly. As early as 6:30am, Vanessa and Mara were already ready to leave the city. Derek helped them loaded their loads in the trunk and entered the front while Vanessa and Mara sat on the back. He insisted on escorting them to the airport because it was Saturd
“ 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