Chapter Thirty-Two

I handed over the things I brought for Caroline from the birthday party and she was happy.

My phone rang as I went upstairs and it was Mom.

“ Mom, we got home safely, you should be resting by now, and schedule all the calls for tomorrow because I know you will be tired” I said as I picked up the call.

“Grace is still not here. We called, but she wouldn't pick up her calls. I am scared something bad has happened to her”. Mom lamented.

“ Mom, don't be like this, I am very sure she is okay where she is, she is not a baby you know. I am very sure she won't pick up my call if I try calling her, I can try calling her with Lawson's phone and see if she will pick up.”. I dropped the call and then used Lawson's phone to try calling her.

“ Why are you with my phone?” He just finished freshening up and entered the bedroom.

“ Grace wouldn't pick my call, I want to try to use yours, maybe she will pick it”. I explained 

“ Okay, let me do the calling, she might hang up on you if she hears your voice” he collected the phone and dialled Grace's number.

She picks up immediately when the phone rings.

“ Hi Grace, where are you? And why don't you pick up your calls? Anyway, your family is scared something happened to you. You need to call home so they can be rest assured you are safe”.He ended the conversation.

“ She will be home soon, she is fine wherever she is, you guys should stop worrying yourself over Grace”. He said 

“ Alright thanks, I need to call Mom back to inform her”. I picked up my phone and tried her number but it wasn't going through, I had to call Dad.

“ Lawson helped us call Grace and she picked up, she is fine and promised to call home soon. I tried calling Mom but it didn't go through.” Dropped the call and heaved a sigh of relief.

Why is Grace fond of doing this? She will go out without informing anyone, at least she should inform someone so that our minds can be at rest.

I had a hot bath and pleaded with Lawson to give me a massage, I slept like a baby afterwards.

The next morning, I saw Mom's missed calls. I needed to call her back.

“ Hi Mom, I missed your call, hope you are good? Have you heard from Grace?. I needed to be sure to know the next step to take.

“ Yes she called last night, she said she is in Los Angeles for her model work. She didn't want to tell us because she thought I would be angry because of my birthday, thanks so much”. She explained.

“ Los Angeles? She should have informed someone. Anyways thank God nothing has happened to her as you claimed. I need to go now, take care of yourself”. Grace is just a spoiled girl, how would she travel without telling anybody, especially at Mom's birthday party?

“ Caroline, is breakfast ready?” I asked her because I was famished. I didn't eat anything the night before I slept.

I woke Lawson who was still sleeping for breakfast, and also informed him about Grace's whereabouts.

“ I told you she is a big girl, you should stop worrying about her” he stood up and brushed, then we went downstairs together for breakfast.

Caroline brought my phone to the dinning that someone is calling.

“ Hi, this is Grace, Mom said you were all worried about me, I am fine thanks so much I really appreciate it. I went on a business trip. I will see you when I come. We are good now”. She sounded so friendly.

I can't believe my eyes, I had to check the screen over and over again as she was talking.

“ Is this really Grace talking? I am so glad you are coming to your senses. I would love to see you when you come back too”. We ended the conversation and I was so happy to the extent that I couldn't finish my food again.

I had a client I needed to attend to in the studio, so I had to rush down there and she was waiting for me already.

She likes me to be there whenever she books a session with us so that I can monitor the stylist attending to her.

“ I am sorry I came late, let's get to work immediately”. I apologised and got to work.

She wanted a pedicure, manicure, and wanted to change her hairstyle.

“ I always wanted you around to monitor these girls, they can't be trusted”. She said with a serious tone.

“They are good at what they do, you can always trust them. I am sure they will deliver excellently whenever I am not around. I am just here for any correction or report if any”. I told her so that she can wait and do whatever she wants anytime I am not around.

“ Alright if you say so, but I still prefer you to be here.” She insisted.

A stylist attended to her hair, while another person dealt with her manicure and pedicure without my intervention.

“Your staff is truly wonderful, I won't underestimate them next time. She paid for the service and still offered them some cash.

Just as I was about to enter my office, I noticed a car parking in front of my studio. I waited to see who it was and what they wanted.

It was Grace, I thought I was dreaming but this is reality. Grace in my studio? I never expected it.

“ Rachel, how have you been? Long time no see. Please forgive me for everything I have done. It was a mistake. Let's partner together. I would make you my stylist and make-up artist. We are siblings, we shouldn't be fighting.” She hugged me for a long time.

Since you have realised your mistakes, I forgive you. Let's start all over again.