Zora’s point of view The next day I drove to work. I left very early due to the accumulated work I left behind. Ariana’s school was on holiday now due to the festive season and Christmas was fast approaching too. So we were all getting prepared for it. I arrived at my office and attended to most of the workload piled on my desk first before doing any other thing. After lunch, Sophia came into my office to inform me that Derrick and most of his staff had arrived. And I was also getting prepared for that too. “Alright I will be there shortly.” She left afterwards and I arranged the file I’ll be needing there and left my office.I got to the hall door, took a deep breath and walked in. I hope everything goes out as planned. We all greeted, most of my workers were present there also. And Derrick greeted me with so many smiles on his face and I reciprocated but mine wasn’t as much as his. We started and decided on how the product will be like and how much the data will cost. A
Zora’s point of view It was 7pm on the dot and I packed my things and arranged my desk before leaving. I was done, so I carried my bag and my car key and left my office. “Sophia I am leaving now, hurry up with whatever you are doing and go home, it’s getting darker already. “Alright Mrs Zora, once I am done I will leave, I just want to make sure it’s completed.” She replied and looked back at her desk. “Okay, I’ll be here early tomorrow, we need to finish up this December 23rd, because we will be going for a break till the new year’s.” “Every December work is always tied up, so it isn’t a new thing.” She said and we both laughed. “Good night, Ms Sophia.” I uttered and she waved back at me immediately. “Good night, Mrs Zora.” she waved and I waved back at her and left. I left the office and went home. I looked extremely tired today and went into my room then I received a call from Austin as I changed up. I picked up and we greeted, he asked if I was at work.“No I am not, I
Derrick’s point of view The deal was finalized between our both companies and I wasn’t still feeling satisfied and elated. I have wrong Zora severely in the past. I made her life feel so meaningless and ineffective and I don’t know why she really did this for me, I feel so awful and remorseful for everything I did to her. I went to her office, to plead with her so we could talk for a little while. After apologizing immensely to Zora and the moment she forgave me. I felt so happy, I grasped the burden on my shoulders had finally been taken off. I couldn’t even express how much joy I detected. I thanked her so much because even if I was in her shoes I wouldn’t have forgiven easily. Zora has a very kind heart and I am glad we have resolved any misunderstanding around us. Even if I don’t get her back eventually, I’ll be at peace with myself now. I made sure I took her personal number before leaving. There would be holidays due to the festive period so it wouldn’t be hard to get in
Zora’s point of view After Derrick and I were done talking. I laughed out a little and shook my head. I really can’t believe this guy, he is married and he still wants to hang out with me, what happened to his wife? I shook my head and dropped my phone on the couch and continued watching my movie and munching my popcorn. As much as I decided to run sales with his company, we can’t be going out, why would I want to go out with a married man. I rolled my eyes. “Mummy what’s wrong?” I totally forgot Ariana was also in the living room with me and instead of watching the television, Ariana’s attention was built on me. “My love, mummy is fine, some thoughts were just running through my head.” I explained. “Sorry about that.” She said and looked at the television. And I smiled at her before looking at the screen. The next day Austin came over to the house with lots of gifts for everyone and we decided to decorate the house and also got a Christmas tree. We all made the house look s
Zora’s point of viewI paused for a while and was in total shock, I wasn’t expecting this so soon. This act dragged everyone's attention, waiting for an answer from me. I didn’t want to look at Derrick’s direction. “Yes, yes, I’ll marry you?” There was no other word than yes, I laughed softly. Smiles all over Austin’s face as he pushed the ring into my finger and stood up immediately and kissed me. Everyone in the restaurant applauded. And suddenly Derrick walked away and I heard Mia shout his name continuously. “Thank you so much, Zora.” He said and kissed my cheek. “I have waited for this ever since and I am more glad I was proposed here.” I said with a smile on my face, Derrick really thought I was joking when I said to him that I have a man. “Congratulations, Zora, I have heard a lot about you…. I am Mrs Derrick….Derrick’s wife.” She stretched forward her hand for a handshake. And why is she so being so specific that she is Derrick’s wife. “Alright, thank you, Mrs Derrick.
Derrick’s point of view My heart leapt to my throat when our gaze met. Immediately I saw her, my heart stopped for a while, I was surprised and suddenly I saw a man who walked in with her and it made me frown slightly. She took her eyes off of me immediately. Zora is the most beautiful woman present in the restaurant. Her dress fitted her so well that it made me fall so hard. Zora is indeed a goddess if I must say. “Well, well, well, look who we have here.” Mia smirked and looked at me. “That’s your ex wife with maybe her husband.” She shrugged a little.“She looks so breathtaking if I must say.” Lee also admired the way she dressed. “We aren’t talking about beauty here.” Mia frowned. I looked back at her as she and her whosoever boyfriend sat. “You need to stop looking in that direction, Derrick.” Mia placed her hand on my chin and dragg my face away to her directly and I suddenly pushed her hand away. “Stop that, I will look wherever I want too.” I glared at her. We were s
Chapter 32Zora’s point of view“Your parents want to see Ariana and I?” My eyes popped open as I asked. Immediately I remembered his mother, she doesn’t like me a bit. “Yes, you don’t want that? It’s just for a couple of days and maybe celebrate the new year with them and be back.” He said and I gulped and breathed down softly. “That would be fun.” I laughed awkwardly, I know his parents so well but his mother doesn’t really like me and to add to it, I am a divorcee with a child. Will she accept me? “You have nothing to worry about, okay? I’ll be right there beside you.” Austin reassured me and smiled and I smiled back and felt a little ease. The Christmas party was over and Austin left after saying he will be back by 10am so we can start our journey to his parents place. The thoughts of facing his mother once again filled me with a huge feeling of unease and discomfort. But I will have to subdue those feelings and go, I am getting married into that family so I have to be more
Chapter33Zora’s point of viewThe day to leave has finally arrived, we were all having breakfast before we packed our things to leave but Austin’s mother wasn’t present till we were about to finish breakfast.“Austin, what about your mother, isn’t she coming for breakfast?” I asked Austin but he just shrugged his shoulders and said.“Maybe she is still asleep or she is angry we are leaving today.” He answered and dug more of his food into his mouth.We were finally done and she still hasn’t shown up yet.“Father, what about your wife, isn’t she going to eat breakfast?” Austin asked his father also doesn’t know what is actually keeping her from coming downstairs.We all decided to go to her room to check up on her, we found her shivering immensely.“Mother, what's wrong with you?” Austin rushed to her and checked out her temperature but was on a temperature.Immediately I knew something fishing was going on.“I think I’ll call the doctor to know what’s actually wrong with you.” Austin