"I'm happy that you made it. Congratulations," she said without knowing the pay.
"Thank you, Mom. I will get the employment letter," I said euphorically and ran to my room.
Milo followed me and she did the same thing. She sat down on my bed and Milo reclined on the floor.
"Here is it, Mom," I showed her the letter.
She collected and read through it happily while I studied her countenance.
"The pay is all right for a start. Congratulations my dear," she said afterward.
"Thank you, Mom, for urging me to go. I got these as tips," I said and showed her the money.
Her eyes were wet at once and I was aware that they were tears of joy. She fought back the tears and said, "My life is fulfilled today. To see that my son could earn. I am glad you made it."
"Yes, Mom. I dedicate everything to you. Kindly take it and bless my endeavors."
I handed out the money to her and she collected it. She kept it aside and covered her head to pray for me while I knelt down. Milo knelt beside me, and we laughed at the fun. Suddenly, we heard my father's car driving into the compound.
We exchanged a knowing glance and wondered why he returned earlier than usual. My mother hid the money and employment letter under the pillow and faced me.
"Get up. We will pray later," she said and I obeyed.
Milo got up as well and followed me to the parlor and I continued with my breakfast. I was curious and wished to know why he returned earlier. He got out of his car but without any food pack. Before he walked in, I searched his demeanor and it was not pleasant. Milo was not excited to see him because he had been aloof.
I looked up from my plate and greeted him, "Good morning, Dad."
As though we were not there, he passed us but I got an epiphany. One side of his forehead was swollen and his shirt was stained with both blood and women powder and lipsticks.
"Huh!" I exclaimed and rounded up my food.
I took my plate to the kitchen and began to wash it. At that point, I heard my father's luxury phone ring and paid attention to it. Its ringtone was unique and must be expensive to acquire.
He picked up the call and blurted angrily, "You will pay dearly for this, Felicia."
He cut the call immediately and I rolled my eyes. He was the man in the resort. After he left the resort, the old woman caught up with him.
"I will meet you at the guest house," he said to her.
She was pleased with her victory over the young woman and answered him with a triumphant smirk, "It okay, Dear."
They got into their cars and drove off. When Felicia arrived, she was distraught to see that her man's car was not there.
"Look at what the old cow has caused. He left me here," she murmured.
She had paid my father for his services, and when he visited her house, she suggested that they should relax and have some drinks at the resort. He agreed to that and hoped to see the old woman afterward. Things did not go as planned. The old woman's husband called to inform her that he would be back in the morning and she decided to have my father earlier.
When my father left Felicia, she was happy. Shortly, they were at her guest house.
"I'm lucky to have you," she said as she hurriedly undressed him.
"I'm happy to be with you. But you should not have come to the resort," my father chided her.
"I apologize but I needed you badly," she said and pulled his flat dick.
"I lost my libido. You embarrassed me," he said.
She undressed herself as well but he was not interested in her.
"I will double your pay. Will that make you happy?" She proposed.
To her delight, he cheered up and kissed her temple. She kissed his dick and it stood like a pike.
"You got it. With my energy, I will give you a different dimension of sex, if you triple it."
She was wowed and asked him, "Will you stay with me all night if I do that?"
He was pissed off with Felicia and wished to get even with her by canceling the appointment.
"Certainly. You know you are sweeter than all those silly girls," he flattered her just to ensure that he gained more from her.
She was elated and horny at the same time. She accepted his proposal and the party began.
Nevertheless, Felicia was a single lady who owned a fashion and cosmetic company. She found her way home, hoping to meet him, but he was not there. She walked into her lavishly furnished bedroom and sank into her bed.
"What is he up to?" She asked herself in despair.
She tried to sleep but could not and kept tumbling on the bed. After an hour, she picked up her phone and tried to call him.
"Could he have gone home? Will his wife be upset if I call him? Maybe I shouldn't have attacked that old fool," she thought in regret.
She got up from the bed, walked to the bathroom, and did nothing. She returned and sat on the couch. Likewise, she kept herself busy with the television and fell asleep forthwith. At 2 AM, she woke up with a start and felt bad that she was alone.
"I can't spend the night without sex. After all, I paid him for it," she said and picked up her phone.
"I don't care how his wife would feel," she declared and dialed his number.
The Guest House
My father and the old woman had been on a marathon. They had the energy for each other and were in the middle of it when his phone rang. He was relishing the moment and did not wish to be disturbed. He ignored the call until it timed out.
The Tenth Day - Reuben’s POV I have never seen such a show off before. Johnson had installed baby car seats in his car. He obtained permission from the authorities because he would cause gridlock on the roads as he transported the babies home. Also, he paid for a two-hour live broadcast on the television station. He mobilized the Swansea police while our security team was ready. Sarah, the presenter of The Family Tapestry TV Show was there. After the doctor assessed the babies, he discharged us."Let's go," Reuben said after we carried the babies.The camera men began to Pam their cameras as we walked to the car. The hospital staff waved us off, some with tears in their eyes whether from exhaustion or emotion, I couldn’t tell. Johnson’s ridiculous convoy stretched down the street, a parade of flashing lights and camera crews. I strapped the last baby into its seat, my fingers fumbling with the buckles. Sarah from The Family Tapestry leaned in, microphone in hand. "Reuben, how d
Johnson’s POV It was not easy shuttling between the house and the hospital, so, we moved into the hospital. Reuben had two children but I had three. I was ensuring that I didn't compromise his position as the firstborn. I studied his countenance and was pleased that it did not shrink. Our mothers arrived and volunteered to take over from us."You need to go home and rest, Son. We can continue," Reuben's mother said to me."No, Mom. We can do it together," I politely refused. My mom laughed at her and worked things out for her, "Don't bother yourself. I don't think they would agree to leave the babies."Huh! I have not seen such attachment," she pointed out.We laughed at her assertion and Reuben pacified her, "We will be fine, Mom."She smiled at him and gave him a searching look. She loved him so much and I could see the joy in her eyes."It's okay."We took more rooms to accommodate everyone. We ensured that we were part of the children's early lives. They see us before they sle
Being surprised was an understatement. Reuben and I sat frozen for a split second, our brains struggling to process what we were seeing. Two tiny bundles, swaddled in soft blankets, nestled in Mrs. Austin’s arms. My mouth fell open. "Two?" was all I managed to choke out. Reuben, ever the quick one to recover, let out a disbelieving laugh. "You ... you’re joking, Doctor." Mrs. Austin's eyes sparkled with amusement. "No joke, Bosses. You’ve got a pair of beautiful, healthy babies waiting to meet their fathers." I shot a look at the doctor, who merely shrugged, still grinning. "I wanted it to be a surprise. You’d mentioned only wanting to know the genders, not the number." Reuben made a strangled noise, somewhere between a laugh and a gasp. "Huh!" He cut himself off, shaking his head in awe. I stood up on shaky legs, my heart pounding so hard I was sure Reuben could hear it. Mrs. Austin stepped closer, carefully adjusting the babies in her arms. "This little one," she sa
Reuben’s POV I didn't want us to meet the surrogate chiefly because I was afraid that she might develop an interest in Johnson. I learned that intending parents are often involved in the immediate postpartum period, sharing the joy and excitement of meeting their baby. Yes, but I might be unable to withstand Johnson’s handshakes with the woman or possibly a hug in appreciation or emotional support."No way," I said while returning from my board meeting.I was not surprised to see my office locked. He had left for his office. When I settled down, I called the workers at the Westminster site to confirm the report from there. I was happy to know that the manager did not exaggerate the report. I had an untold joy in me - the arrival of the baby was not far from the reasons.Five Days Later Despite not wanting to meet the surrogate or know her, Johnson was so excited and wished to announce the arrival of the baby to the world, just to fulfill his desire. "Wait for us to leave the hospi
Johnson’s POV I held him tightly, right in the middle of his office, kissing him with all the passion he ignited in me. Reuben was desperate, his hands clutching at my shirt as if he feared I’d disappear. The way he loved me these days - fierce, unyielding - was both a wonder and a privilege. "My firstborn," I murmured, cradling his face. "Is there something you’re not telling me? You love me more than I ever imagined possible." He kissed me again, slow and sweet. "You keep proving I made the right choice. Thank you for choosing me." My chest tightened at his words. I pulled him closer, whispering against his lips, "You’re the best decision I've ever made. Thank you for accepting me." He rested his head on my shoulder, his breathing steadying as we stood there, wrapped in each other. After a long moment, I finally asked, "What did you want to show me?" Reuben lifted his head, his eyes gleaming with mischief and something deeper-something that made my pulse quicken. "This,
I pulled him close, resting my forehead against his. "Because you were there with me. I couldn’t have done it alone." He chuckled softly. "Well, next time, let’s just tell them from the start. My nerves can’t take another night like this." I kissed him lightly. "Deal." With that, we settled into the comfort of honesty and transparency and the peace that came with it. Suddenly, Julius' phone buzzed with a message. We turned to look at the phone which was on the candlestand. He picked it up at once and said, "It's from Big Brother."I was thrilled and adjusted. He tapped the message and began to read.Julius' POV Henry had been campaigning on our behalf concerning the project. He had been able to mobilize many people."Hello, Little brother. I hope you and Hendrick are doing well. I have received support from the following people and transferred it to you. Kindly contact and appreciate them through their attached contacts."I felt exhilarated and screamed, "Yes!" raising my two