"Hello eomeoni"
"And what's that, son?"
"What, mother?"
"Are you ok son? What's the matter?"
"I'm alright mother"
"No you're not! I know you too well!"
"Mother? Please, not today. I just want to go and rest now"
Cho Ja Nathaniel was not ready for his mother's lecture, so he thought. He knew quite well what his mother was trying to say to him but he didn't want to give her the opportunity to continue. But sadly, that didn't work!
"Are you trying to shut me up just because you know exactly what I want to say!"
Cho Hei raised her voice a little. She wasn't happy with her son. Nathaniel rested his back on the car seat helplessly and listened obediently as his mother chewed him raw! He had no other choice because that was the only way to calm her down.
"I've told you too many times already, that I hate it when you mix Korean and English together! You either choose one!"
"You are just doing this to stop me from saying what you knew I would say. But let me tell you that that won't stop me!"
Nathaniel still did not say a single word to his mother. He just listened, and that was something Cho Hei did not want.
"And why are you quiet, Nathaniel?!"
"I'm sorry mother, I will try not to do it again".
"Hmmm! You better do!"
Nathaniel shook his head dejectedly and then waited patiently for the next storm!
"Son?"
"Yes mother"
He answered.
"When will you be back? You know we have a lot to talk about"
"I'll be in Nigeria tomorrow. I'm done here"
"Oh, really son?!"
"Yes mother"
"That's fantastic, son! Welldone!"
"Thank you mother"
Cho Hei was overwhelmed with joy after hearing that "precious" news from her son, and forgot what she wanted to say to him. Nathaniel was still on the line, waiting for his mother to say something but he didn't hear anything other than the sound of laughter. He thought it was the perfect opportunity to escape his mother and he said…
"Mother? I will hang up now…"
Before Nathaniel could finish, his mother quickly woke up and stopped her son from escaping.
"Umm...son?"
"Yes mother"
"I know you're tired and probably hungry now. Don't worry, I will release you soon, yeah?"
"Oh!"
He answered dejectedly.
"What is it, mother?"
Nathaniel asked his mother innocently. After a few seconds, she responded.
"Son? I have found the right girl for you! She's right here in Nigeria. I'm certain you'll like her when you see her"
Cho Hei felt A bit down, not hearing anything from her son. She knew her son well and knew it won't be easy at all. After a few seconds of silence that seemed like forever, Cho Hei decided to speak up first.
"Nathaniel? Are you still there son?"
"Hmmm! Mother…? I'm still here"
"You should say something. Don't just keep quiet"
"I don't have anything to say, mother. I've told you time without number, that I'm not interested, but still, you went ahead to arrange a random girl for me!"
Nathaniel became frustrated. He was really tired of his mother, reminding him of what he didn't want to even think of.
"Let me ask you this mother. Are you that desperate now, that you want me to have s*x with an African girl and give you that precious grandchild you so desires?"
"What nonsense are you saying son! And who says the girl is an African girl?"
"What are you saying mother? Are you not in Nigeria?"
"And so what?!"
In no time, they both entered the argument mode. They did not stop until Nathaniel's manager had to excuse himself from the car, because it was becoming really hot in there.
"Keep quiet and listen to me son! What is really your problem?! Or, is there something you're not telling me?"
"Like what, mother?"
Cho Hei did not know what to say to Nathaniel. After meeting St.gardens, she could not stop dreaming about her grandchild. And seeing her son getting strong headed, she wasn't happy at all."Enough with this argument! I don't have the strength for it today! I've already told you, the girl in question, is Korean and I will explain everything to you when you return home!""You don't need to bother yourself about anything. You just do your job and leave the rest to me!""What job mother?! I don't have the strength for that kind of job!""Yes you do, son! In fact, you must have that strength! And I will make it come to pass!""Mother!""Yes!"Nathaniel could not believe his mother. He never saw his mother more determined in his life before. It was really new. That was when he realized that, he would have to prepare himself for "the big night!
They both went to Cho Hei's study room and St.gardens was amazed again. The house was indeed a mansion, with every good thing in life."Come and sit with me my dear"Cho Hei said to St.gardens and St.gardens obeyed and sat beside her. She was tense at first but was later calmed down by Cho Hei's sweet voice. She gave St.gardens some snacks and started telling her about what she was supposed to do."St.gardens…?""Yes Auntie""The first thing you need to know is that, you are here to work for me and my son and nobody else, ok?""Yes Auntie""You see, I have a son, like I said before. His name is Cho Ja Nathaniel, you both bear the same name. He went to Korea for a business trip and will be back soon. He is 26 years old and he's still single. Nathaniel is my only child and he is a quiet person that doesn't talk too much, but is very
St.gardens went back to the room that was given to her and sat on the big bed, with the big envelope in her hand. She was very tired and could not stop thinking about her life. She opened the envelope and was greeted with a well defined contract. That was the first time she had ever seen one. She kept on studying all the clauses of the contract, very carefully. It was agonizing.After a while, she was done. Now, it was time for her to make that big decision in her life. A decision that would either be favourable to her or otherwise. "We never really know anything until we try", at the same time, "trying something that big first, is a different story!""What am I going to do now? This is really tempting!""200,000 naira, that is over 500 US dollars, as a monthly payment! Me…!""Oh, Lord! How is this possible?! How did I get myself trapped like this?! This is too much! This is pure temptation!!"
St.gardens and Nathaniel, were still lost right there. They couldn't move nor say anything to each other, except the fact that their mouths and eyes were wide open and their hearts pumping real hard! It was a very big show!They both froze right there, until Cho Hei came in. She almost died of instant shock. She was downstairs, waiting for Nathaniel to come down because he had stayed in his room for too long and their lunch was already set. After waiting that long without seeing her son, she thought of going to his room to check on him and also, go to St.gardens' room to get her for lunch.St.gardens and Nathaniel's room was directly opposite each other and was almost identical. That was how St.gardens mistook Nathaniel's room for her own room. And she was already a bit sleepy too at that time. It became really confusing for her and she just opened one without thinking too much about it. She didn't know she would meet a hot scene right there
Nathaniel started thinking about St.gardens without him realizing it. He finished up and then went downstairs to join them for lunch. As soon as St.gardens saw him, she started choking.*Coughs*"Oh, dear! Sorry my dear""Thank you Auntie""Mhm"Nathaniel smiled without them knowing, of course. He knew quite well the reason she coughed and he intended doing it again. He pulled out a chair and sat on it, directly opposite St.gardens. St.gardens raised her head slowly and took a glance at Nathaniel.She immediately lowered her head after seeing that Nathaniel was staring at her while eating, and she felt really hot. Nathaniel looked at the girl and teased her even more."St.gardens? That's your name, right?""...Yes...sir Cho""Please, pass me the ketchup""Huh?...Oh…!"
Nathaniel was unsettled. Everything was moving too fast for him."Son, it's not! Don't worry, all is well!"The doctor and the nurses all entered St.gardens' room and Cho Hei followed, of course. St.gardens took off her clothes and the examination started. After awhile, they were done."Mistress, everything is fine. She's perfectly ok!""That's great, doctor! Thank you!""Thank you for having us. We will take our leave now""Ok!"The doctor then left with the nurses and it was just St.gardens and Cho Hei left in the room."Are you alright, my dear?""Yes Auntie""I know it's going to be difficult, knowing the fact that, you know, it's your first time and all. I just want you to know that, you shouldn't think you are going to be selling your child or anything. Just think of it,
South Korea"Mama?""Mhm?""What are you thinking again?You are always lost in thought. I don't understand you at all, mama""You know, ever since you returned from the UK, you've been very sad. Please, talk to me mama…""Please Lilly, i don't need any headaches right now!""So...I'm the headache now...mama?!"Lilly's face was gloomy. Hyun Hyun looked at her sad daughter and then hugged her."I'm sorry my dear. Please, forgive mama, hm? I'm just a bit down these days"Lilly looked at her mother and then nodded."It's alright mama, just don't take it out on me. You know that i don't like it when people do that to me""Mhm!"After calming down, Lilly spoke to her mother. And she said..."
The room became dark and very hot. Nathaniel creased his forehead and gifted a deadly glare to St.gardens. she started perspiring, and she knew that all is definitely not well! After a few seconds of deadly silence, Nathaniel spoke."St.gardens! Do you know you are wasting my precious time?!I don't joke with my time at all, and here you are, telling me bulsh*t!"You are going to be my surrogate mother, and so what?!"Now tell me! Is there a sacred place in your body?!Don't dare me, or you will be sorry!""Now, take off those clothes and let me do what I have to do and leave!"St.gardens did not say anything nor did she take off her clothes as requested. She just sat there, on the bed, gripping the quilt."Are you telling me that I should force you now or what?Or maybe we should just terminate the contract right here and have you pay fo