A MONTH LATER Her beautiful face beamed with a smile as she stepped down from the jet with her husband beside her. They were both beautifully dressed in red native Buba attires and they could hear the crowd clamoring their names as they stepped down from the jet majestically. Mrs. Selina could be seen walking behind them with the baby firmly in her hands as she waved at the crowd who were cheering at them. It was a beautiful atmosphere at the Taiwo’s mansion as different kinds of exotic cars could be seen moving into the mansion. Men and women, elegantly dressed could also be seen moving to and fro at the entrance of the banquet hall which was beautifully decorated. There was a loud cheer from the people as the black Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of the banquet hall. Cameras and flashlights became the order of the day as they all stepped out of the car and proceeded to the banquet hall. They were welcomed by the local music band as they stepped into the beautifully decorated hal
She hastened her footsteps as she walked along the lit up passage where she could see a few people in front of the restrooms. Some waved at her and she waved back with a forced smile on her face. With her heart pounding so fast, she scanned her eyes all through the passage in search of Rita. Jerry’s presence is no good, she thought as she increased her steps. “Mommy May,” she heard a voice behind her and she turned to see Rita standing in the middle of the passage, staring at her. “Oh, thank God I found you,” she cried in relief as she walked back towards her. “Are you okay?” Rita asked as she saw the anxious look on her face. “Rita, I’m in soup!” She cried hysterically. “Meaning?” She asked, looking puzzled. “Jerry is back!” She exclaimed in whispers and she shrieked backwards Immediately. She began to pace in front of her with her hand cupped on her chin. “And..Is he here?” She asked in confusion. “Yes! He came to Daren and I. And gosh, that psycho almost put me i
She sighed tiredly as she walked into the room with Daren following behind her, carrying the baby. She sat on the bed dejectedly with her face downcasted. “Love, the baby needs a bath,” she heard him say as he placed the baby on the bed. She could see him undressing the baby who was about to cry and she smiled wryly. Daren had proved to be a very caring and supportive husband. With him beside her, she was pulling through her postpartum days easily. She thought about Jerry and her heart skipped. Why does everything have to happen this way? She thought and her eyes welled up. “Love,” Daren called again as he stood up right and he could see her staring at the baby. She raised her head towards him and stood up at once. “The baby needs a bath,” he reminded. “Oh,Um..yeah,” she muttered and took the baby from him. He stood for a moment watching as she proceeded to the bathroom with the baby. What possibly could be wrong with Melisa? He thought. After having a good night shower
It was fully sunrise when she arrived at the mansion. As she stepped into the house hurriedly, the cry of baby May sounded in her ears. “Lisa!” She heard Elsa Boseman’s harsh voice calling behind her. She froze for a moment and turned slowly to see her sitting in the dining room with baby May in her arms. “Where have you been?!” She thundered. “Mom..Mom..I,” she stammered as she walked to the dining room. “Speak and stop the stammering!” She yelled with her brows gathered together. “I went to visit Rita, my friend. She was sick and there was no one to look after her. I had to take her to the hospital,” she lied. “And you had to leave May behind?” She asked angrily. “No..mom..it was too early to take her along,” she explained and Elsa sighed. “She needs your attention,” she said as she handed the baby over to her. “Thank you, mother,” she said. She turned and saw Daren walking down the stairs. He was dressed in a black suit and tie, with his brogue shoes leaving tr
Their laughter echoed on the rooftop where they sat at the resort, with a few drinks on the round table before them. It was evening and an afrobeat music could be heard playing in the background of the bar. “Daren, I’m really so happy for you. I can’t wait for the company to be fully handed over to you,” Evan said with a smile. He adjusted the collar of his dress as he sipped from his beer. “Thank you, Evan,” he said with a smile. “You know, you’re so fortunate to be born in a golden family, with a silver spoon in your mouth. I mean, you don’t have to toil hard like the rest of us before you reach greater heights. I’m really so happy for you, man,” Evan said again. “Well, it’s not as easy as you think. Like this one, I had to work for it,” he said with a chuckle and they both laughed. “Look at you, What work did you do except for the work you usually do in the bedroom?Ehh?” Evan asked with laughter and they both laughed uncontrollably. He heaved a sigh and his face beamed
The burning sun blazed on their bodies as they both stepped out of the car. She looked around the serene environment where she heard the chirps of birds from the beautiful garden beside the two storey building in front of them. She gulped as she reminisced about her childhood days in this building which had served as her home in the past. She felt Daren’s hand in hers and she looked up at his face which wore an assuring smile. “Shall we?” He asked and she nodded. The short wooden gate opened and they both stepped into the yard which was beautified with flowers, trees and green grasses. They could see a middle aged man in a blue overall suit walking towards them with his face wearing a smile. “Sir, Ade,” she called with a smile. “Oh, Melisa, it’s nice to see you again,” he said with a smile. “Same here. Um..is my father home?” She asked at once. “Yes, he is in the garden at the moment,” the man replied. “Alright, I’ll meet him there,” she said and he nodded. Alongside he
10 MONTHS LATER. Her laughter echoed around the room as she watched Daren and their daughter, May, who was throwing her first steps in front of her daddy. She was 11 months old already and she had grown into a beautiful fair skin baby with adorable eyes and thick black hair. “Come on, baby, do it!” Daren cried in excitement as he watched her throw her frail legs. She fell and they both laughed. “I told you, she’s just a lazy princess,” she said from the bed and he frowned. “Don’t you dare call my princess lazy, next time,” he warned and she giggled. “What are you gonna do?” She asked with laughter. “Da..da..,” they heard May’s tiny voice behind them and they both turned Immediately. “Oh no, she just called daddy!” Daren exclaimed. “No, that’s not possible, I think she meant, mama,” Melisa argued as she shook her head in disbelief. “Say it again, baby!” She could hear Daren saying to the baby as he knelt in front of her. “Da da,” May’s tiny voice came again. “Wow
“Oh, look at my beautiful baby,” Rita cried as she watched Melisa stepping into the house with May strapped to her chest with a baby carrier. She was dressed elegantly in a yellow ankara Jumpsuit and black stiletto heels. “Rita, I’m not here for this,” she said anxiously as she walked to the couch. “So, you won’t let me touch my baby?” She asked with a frown as she followed after her. She sat on the couch and sighed heavily as she unbuckled the Carrier to free baby May. “Come here, darling,” Rita said with a smile as she carried the baby who was eager to meet her. “Such a princess,” she remarked with a chuckle as she played with the baby. “Rita, what’s the situation?” Melisa asked at once. “Still the same. 20 million naira and nothing less,” she replied. “Who does he think I am?!” She thundered. “He thinks you’re the daughter in-law of a billionaire family, and your husband is now CEO of the billionaire wine company,” she stated. “He said that?” She asked in disbeli