CHAPTER 10MIRIAM POVI couldn't contain my excitement, it seems like a dream come through, who would ever thought Miriam Jones would owe a car in the shortest possible time, I opened the car looking as if it was my first time of seeing one, I know what you might be thinking, why should I over react, well the truth is I'm the first person in my family to owe one. I turned towards Nathan, he placed both his hands in his trouser pocket like he always does, smiling at me. I guess he feels pleased I love the new baby he just got me. I walked towards him, placing kisses on both of his cheeks. "I love you babe" I told him, I could see love in his eyes as he stared at me, it seems he's trying to make up for all the quarrel we had, no doubt he promised to get me a car but not this soon."I have to call Steph, she needs to hear this'' I told Nathan, his mood changed almost immediately I mentioned her name. I slide myself standing in front of him holding his both hands, I stare into his eyes
CHAPTER 11Miriam's PovHe draws closely walking towards us, I bend still trying to unhook and hook my heels shoes, I guess Josh didn't pay much attention to me. "Hi Michael" I hear Josh talking to him, I slowly raise my head in the hope of staring slightly at him. Sure, it wasn't who I thought it is, I observe the face more closely, Oh, thank God it isn't Nathan, and Alicia isn't the lady walking beside him. I take a deep breath trying to calm the anxiety I had earlier on.The handsome-looking young man who I guess to be twenty-seven stand close to Josh as they both shake hands. "Hi, the beautiful lady with him try exchanging pleasantries with me. " Hi" I responded with a smile waving my hands to her. " Michael, meet Miriam, my prospective girlfriend.Josh did an introduction as I shake hands with him, his hand feel so soft like a wool, my world, this is the kind of hands i need to caress me softly I thought, looking directly into his eyes, I don't care if you gonna think I'm an
CHAPTER 12Miriam's PovI couldn't believe she'll come to a place such as this, I know my life socks but having are life socks too, is a No No for me, hopefully Steph didn't say anything about her been related to me in front of the guys, i meant to say in front of Josh, Adrian and Mike, Steph walk behind me we approach where she stands dress like an whore, the guys she walked in with seems notorious and having a serious face as people who engage themselves in shady deeds, it's not as if am way better than anyone else, but I'm not as bad as you think i am, I only do what's needed to be done never to become a puppet."Hey young lady, watch out, you just step on mah shoes" A young man speak angrily at me, I guess I was too angry and couldn't think right, I just wanna be beside her and ask her why."I'm sorry, I quickly apologize to him as it seems trouble was knocking at me." Easy girl" we're almost near her" Steph advised I ignored her still try to catch up on her"Mitchell, she see
CHAPTER 13"Miriam please"Cindy pleaded beg me still. I couldn't dare declined afterall she ask for my friendship and I agreed, so what those friends do? Clubbing, Shopping, sightseeing and lots more I guess, and this friendship she ask of me wasn't an exception, Cindy is sure a perfect matchmaking for me."Why are you silent Miriam, She asked me"Oh sorry, I had something on my mind" I plainly told her."Okay, don't keep me standing out here waiting for your response, but if you don't want to take me with you, I guess I'll have to go back to physics class" She told me.Cindy sounded so frustrated as she speaks, she turned her back about walking away from me, she's sure sad "Wait Cindy, i called out to her. "You can come with us" I replied herI couldn't imagine she could jumped over me the way she did , as she hugged closely at me, she feels happy about coming along I guess, this might be beginning of been new friend with her, I hope it'll end well, but trusting this Cindy girl,
CHAPTER 14I stared at him, at this point, it seems like he'll be slipping away from my fingers, Oh God help me recover from this shit, I said a prayer inwardly which I haven't said in a long while, have you ever hope to have a miracle? If you've ever hoped for one, then you'll definitely understand what and how I feel this instance. "Who is Josh? and why calling nonstop to your phone and then this text messages?" Nathan thundered at me. it got dawn on me I left my cell phone during meal in the dining table and I didn't recall taking it back up when I left to the bedroom. I could see the contents of the words boldly written in it. THE WAY YOU RAN OUT THE CLUB SEEMS STRANGE, WHATEVER IT'll DID BE, I KNOW YOU'll SORT IT OUT, LEMME KNOW WHEN YOU'll FREE SO I CAN COME PICK YOU UP, BABY I LOVE AND MISSED YOU, IT'S JOSH, ONE WHO WISHES TO HAVE YOU RIGHT IN HIS ARMS, CHAT ME UP WITH THIS NUMBER WHEN YOU READ THIS, BYE. Nathan reads aloud. Suddenly, it seems something hit right on my head.
CHAPTER 15MIRIAM'S POVI drive through the night, the atmosphere feels calm as the wind blows up, rolling down my window glass, to breathe fresh air as the flowers which beautify the street leading home seems so adorable, never could I have thought I'll see him, in such way with that young lady, I couldn't have thought of what's beneath the meeting, the flash back of him and her flows through my memory. I parked my car and I did walk into the house."Hi Babe" Nathan greeted me kissing my both cheeksThe sight of him and his Ex came flashing back to me, his eyes portray no sense of guilt, my urge only did increased to get the house, I walked pass him without a word, his face froze I guess he's been confused about my attitude as we never did quarrel the morning we left home. He walked behind me, I couldn't stop imagining the confusion in his face, the comfy bed now seems uncomfortable right now, Nathan sat close to me. I fold my hands thinking what to say to intrigue him granting my wi
CHAPTER 16MIRIAM'S POVThe roof is well decorated with two chandelier in the living room, I couldn't help admiring the Gold fine curtain as it has clips demacaing the opening, the flat screen TV seems like those of cinema size as it stays well mounted on the wall, the imagine of me reflect down the floor as the tiles seems so white, I wonder what it's made up, making it seems unique. The fire place appears well framed with metal Mr Brown showed me around, i walk my way through, in front of him, I walked seeing two other rooms and a spacious master bedroom which is obviously mine, the King Size bed grace my sight as I couldn't resist the urge to jump at it, I guess Mr Brown has seen enough of my drama, he smiled leaving me all to myself as I couldn't stop thinking about the house warming party I'll have to organize.The toilet and bathroom all in one single room, the size of the bathtub is enough to accommodate two people, I caressed my hands on it, I walked back entering the bedroo
CHAPTER 17MIRIAM'S POVThe early hours of the morning feels so cold as wind blows through my hair making sound through my ears, the stars in the sky are all gone as it seems it's about to rains, I walked holding a torch in my hands searching for Jasmine, I couldn't imagine her been gone without telling either I or Cindy her best friend when she left. I walked towards the gate, I felt so scared, as the time from my wristwatch beep 2:00am, I shiver as I felt cold feet, my face flush with fear as I turn on both sides observation the environment.Although I now live here alone, but I wouldn't stop been security conscious about my new surroundings, other homes seems so quiet as the occupants seems fast asleep, I fold my arms as my armless shirt made me feel so cold, I walked back as she wasn't closed to the gate, I turn back toward the mansion, I'll just have to inform the others about Jasmine disappearance."Miriam" I heard her voice, she called out to me I turned seeing her looking con
CHAPTER 45Miriam's PovI wake up as my sight seems so blurred and the room dark and oxygen placed my nose and my head tied up with bandage as I touched at it feeling confused at everything, I try remembering what has happened to me as headache hit at me, I moan in pain, I felt a head on my bed as I touched at it feeling afraid"Hey, you're awake, how are you feeling now?" Steph asked meShe switched on the light as I looked round me"Where is this place?" I asked her"Miriam, you're in the hospital, you got hit by a car" She told meI touched at my stomach as I felt nothing was in me no more"You were battling to stay alive, and the doctor couldn't save the baby and you, so Liam choose to save you instead" Steph told me"Where his he?" He just left a while ago" She told me"How long have I been here?" I asked Steph"It been, it been" Steph stuttered "It been what?" I asked her eagerly"It been a hell of 3 months Miriam, you were badly hurt" Steph told me"What?" I screamed out loud
CHAPTER 44Miriam's PovThe atmosphere seems so, Liam walked in feeling surprise seeing my entire family as he greet everyone sitting down the couch as he crosse his right legs over his left, watching closely at me, Michael walked closed sitting beside him"Mom, you said to seen Liam, he's here Ma, what do you wanna say to him?" I queried her"Liam, you can't marry Miriam, I'm just so sorry" Tricia Ma told him"Mrs Jones, did you hear wrong of me, I promise taking care of Miriam, please don't say no" Liam pleaded her"I have something to say to everyone, but it'll be in Liam parents home" Tricia told us"Why my parents home, I thought you wanna talk with me" Liam asked as he looked puzzled at Tricia"Yes, but your parents needs to be present too, arrange a meeting with them now Liam" Tricia told him"Okay, I'll call to at my Dad now and we'll all go there" Liam told herHe walked out the house, Perphas to go arrange a meeting with them, he walked back in staring at Tricia."My parents
CHAPTER 43Miriam's PovIt did rain heavily, I drive in Allen Avenue parking at my car, bringing me out the car openings at my purple umbrella, walking towards home my ankle boot drench in rain as I walked in it, wearing my black hoodie and trousers matching my outfit. The atmosphere seems calm as no one seen walking out the rain, I ring at the door as it swing opened"Hi Miriam, come on in" Aunt Clara told at me"Thanks Aunt, guess all is good?" I asked her"Yeah, sure" she told me, as she did smile at meShe lay down the bed in thought, as I stared at her it never seems alright as she didn't know I walked in "Mum" I called out to herShe jerked off seeing at me as tears run down her eyes I hugged at her as she held e tightly"Mum, what's wrong?" I asked her"I'm all good Miriam" She replied at meShe caressed at my hair as I looked puzzled at her"Mum, you need to know something, that's why I came" I told Tricia"Dr Patterson say said I'm expecting a baby soon," I told to herShe j
CHAPTER 42Miriam's PovI lay down my bed in thought, it been three weeks Liam have dinner with my mum and since then mum haven't been cool with me, it seems she really don't want Liam to be part the family, and really, I can't tell why as she isn't even talking, Mitchell says she hardly even eat her meal these days and she wouldn't even talk about her feelings to no body, my phone buzz as I pick up it seeing Liam calling at me"Hi babe, how are you?" I asked him "Morning love, I'm great are you alright?" He asked me"Yeah, I'm just kind of weak this morning, and have drink lot water already" I told him"Alright dear, take care of you, ain't wouldn't wanna see you get hurt" he told me"Alright my love, bye" I told himI hanged up the call as I wouldn't want to think about mum no more, I freshened up driving out my car the parking lot, the ride in my mart seeing Jane my shop keeper as she did take notes of furniture on her notepad."Morning Jane" I greeted her"Good Morning boss, Step
CHAPTER 41Miriam's PovSIX MONTH LATER The atmosphere seems serene the birds sings loud flying off the field as Liam drive in, his parents invite me for dinner, walking in the living room as it looks so furnishings."My love, I'll go call my parents to come down the stairs, so we'll have dinner together" Liam told me"Alright dear, I'll sit right here waiting" I told him"Okay, I promise I wouldn't take much time in there" he replied at meHe walked up the stairs out my sight, the book shelf from the auction house place a corner at the extreme right side the spacious painted white parlour, it already Six months Liam and I been dating and I think he'll be right for me and knowing my past he still choose me among other beautiful ladies, Joanna haven't talk to me lately as I never think I'll be back the club to strip, Liam said I shouldn't strip no more and besides I wouldn't want to go off him just like I did Lawrence Morrison, my Furniture home is great and huge in price and quality
CHAPTER 40Miriam's PovMy phone buzz as I jerked off my sleep, the cool morning blows up air right the window, my call ID didn't seems like I know, as the alarm clock signals at 6am, I stare my phone feeling half asleep, I answer at my cellphone "Hello, it's too early to call this morning" I spoke out the phone sleepy "It's not so early to call a pretty you, My Lady" he replied meI sat up with wide eyes as the voice seems familiar, I wouldn't think he'll call this soon its isn't a day yet"Liam?" I called out gently his name"Miss Jones, your voice seems so cool this morning than the previous night " He replied me"I call to know your schedule today, if you're free to go out with me" he told me"Yeah, I'll send you my address and time, bye" I hanged up as I felt good about me****************************The sun goes down the sky, Steph helped me get dressed in Red gown above my thighs and heels, I looked out the window, hopefully he'll be here soon, a car drive in my parking lots
CHAPTER 39Miriam's PovThe door open wide at us as we walked in through it, the hallway filled with men and women of class as they look so freshly rich, Skydive Hotel and Suites do have many guest as they walked in wearing dinner gowns and tuxedos. I didn't know Joanna Harrison would know much influential people in the society as she did meet and greet with them all, I walk behind at her on my black dinner gown flowing down the ground, styling at my hair in Cinderella hairdo with my heels adding at my average height. An old woman slowly walked towards us as she smile at Joanna"Hey Joanna Harrison, it been a long while I saw you, is everything alright with you?" She queried her"Yeah, I know Mrs. Clinton, work haven't been free with me" Joanna told her as she did smile."Who's this beautiful young lady besides you Joanna?" Mrs Clinton ask as she glance and point at me"Hello Mrs Clinton, I'm Miriam Jones" I told her, smiling back at her as she hug at me kissing my both cheeks Joanna
CHAPTER 38Miriam's PovI lay down the bed as I just didn't know what to think, but nevertheless I got no money issues right now, my Mimi and Jones furniture home it just perfect for me, and my other job, I'm sure you understand what I do mean right? Yeah I wouldn't go down the drain just yet, I do know have hurt lots of people and stepping on boundaries I shouldn't do have but, seriously, I really don't give a damn about nobodyThe calmness of the apartment seems to make me feel so irritated, the wardrobe has so many outfit and I didn't know which to choose from, have you been indecisive before? my eyes caught my sunflower gown,white sneakers and white handbag as I dress on in it, I happily walked out the house, nobody deserve my tears apart from family.I drive in my mart, seeing Jasmine already in, checking on goods as she did take note of furniture in the mart, I walked in hugging at her."Anyone come apply for a job?" I asked her"Yeah, you didn't show up work yesterday, I droppe
CHAPTER 37Miriam's PovThe newly Orange and lemon painted wall, did matches the sofa, and the air conditioner blows up the office, a desktop computer placed on the table and an executive chairs placed in for me, my name engraved a flat gold metal "Miriam Jones CEO" I hugged tight at him."Come down with me" Lawrence told meI walk down the steps with Lawrence and the furniture home seems so beautiful, I didn't really thought I'll buy all the furniture for the new business so soon, I gaze round as I feel amazed at the new sight of my mart, as it all painted white wall seems so remarkable and chandeliers fills the ceiling, this is really huge and a done deal, Lawrence did import many homes and office furnitures, I ran through the mart as I feel happy"Thank you Lawrence" I told him"Thanks for what?" He queried me"For everything" I replied at him"I'll like to let you know I'll be travelling back work tomorrow" Lawrence told me"How long will you stay?" I asked him"Can't say, just be