Vanessa has been thinking about that for two days now, she need that money and that was the only person remaining. An hour later Vanessa arrived at Tiana’s home, She stood in front of the gate and took in a deep breath before she knocked. Mara was surprised, she looked at her mum and tapped her on the arm. “ Mummy, this isn’t Daddy’s house” She said and Vanessa Smiled. “ Yes, We’re visiting a friend” She said and she felt bad about it. She would be so happy to tell Mara they were visiting her Grandma if only they hadn’t disowned her. A man opened the gate, Vanessa was speechless. She didn’t knew her adopted Father was living there too. “ Dad” She said under her breath and he looked at Mara who was looking at her mum confusingly. The man didn’t utter a word, he turned inside and Vanessa followed him. She entered inside the house and everyone was there. “ What are you doing here again?” Mum asked looking so angry. “ And you dare brought this bastard to this house?” Tiana Said
“ you are smiling” Mara said. “ Yes Baby, Uncle Derek gave me the money I want” She said Happily. “ Really? Wow! I’ll tell my Daddy to reward uncle Derek for making my Mummy Happy” Mara said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ We’ll be traveling tomorrow and don’t ask me where we are going” Vanessa said. “ Why?” Mara raised a brow. “ Because it’s a surprise and I’m sure you will love it” Mara smiled, she threw a chip in her mouth and crunched it. All through the night, Vanessa couldn’t sleep. She was so excited that she was finally leaving the City for Good and would never return again. She was also happy that they were finally free from Alfred and his Assistant. “ Dream come true” She said happily looking at Mara who was sleeping soundly. As early as 6:30am, Vanessa and Mara were already ready to leave the city. Derek helped them loaded their loads in the trunk and entered the front while Vanessa and Mara sat on the back. He insisted on escorting them to the airport because it was Saturd
“ She’s Pretty” He wanted to carry her to the bed but she opened her eyes immediately his hands touched her. “ What!” She moved back and stood upright. “ Nothing” Alfred said and she rolled her eyes. “ What do you want from me?” Vanessa asked him and he smiled. “ I want you to agree and marry me” He said. She Shook her head and sighed. “ I said I don’t want to marry you” She repeated but he only smiled. “ Mummy, please marry Daddy” They turned to the door and saw Mara holding a teddy. She came inside the room and sat down on the bed. “ I don’t like him” Vanessa said to Mara. “ But I like him. Anyways, you will like him after marrying him. My Daddy is a nice guy” Mara said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ Who taught you this?” She asked Mara. “ Uncle Derek” She said. “ I made a mistake leaving you with Derek” Vanessa made a fist and bit her lips. “ Oh wow and I thought he’s not a Good fit” Alfred smiled. “ Please Mummy, Marry Daddy” Mara said with tears in her eyes. “ But Baby, I don’
“ Oh Come on Mara, I’m so happy. I just don’t know What to say” Mara Chuckled. “ Are you sure you are alright?” Mara asked her and she nodded her head. “ Yes dear, Am alright” She dropped the knife on the board and excused herself out of the kitchen because she knew Mara would keep asking her Questions. “ This is so unlike her” Bella said and Mara agreed with her. “ Yep, Aunt Mary is always the Talkative” She said and they laughed. “ Maybe she’s going through something, but she have to tell me so that I can help her” Bella sighed. “ Maybe it’s something she don’t want anyone to know”------- “ About the investigation, I’m giving you another task.” Alfred said on the phone. “ I want you to find the parents of someone, I’ll send you the details later. Make sure you don’t waste time on it, I need to know everything ASAP” He said and ended the call. He sent the details Vanessa gave to him to the investigators and sighed. “ Hope they find them” He dropped the phone on the bed and Ente
“ What?” she asked him. “ Don’t do that” He said and she smiled Mischievously. “ Don’t do what?” She asked him. “ I’m sorry, I was just kidding”” he said and Vanessa laughed softly. “ I thought you aren’t tired of playing” She Released her hand from his grip and went back to the sofa. She sat down , crossed her legs and put the plate of cookies on her thigh. She looked at Alfred who was sitting on the edge of the sofa, looking at her and she smiled. “ So, I’m listening” She said. “ I spoke with them already and gave them the details you gave me. Don’t worry, I assure you that they will find them” Alfred said. Vanessa sighed, she shook her head and looked at him again. “ Are you sure they are Good enough to find them? I’m so eager to see them either tomorrow or the next day” Vanessa said and he Giggled. “ What?” she asked. “ It looks like someone is In a hurry to marry me, the handsome guy” He teased and Vanessa Scoffed. “ And who told you I want to marry you from the first
“ I know mummy, But she’s Hungry” She said worriedly. “ Mara, stop being a baby. You are already 4 and too smart for all this” Vanessa said and she rolled her eyes. “ leave the kid alone” Alfred said and Vanessa Chuckled. “ Let her be, Daddy. I know she would say something if I do that and, She did” Vanessa was surprised, she would have spanked Mara if she was closer to her. “ I’ll make you pay for this” She said and Mara laughed. “ You can’t do anything to me, Daddy is here and you love me” She laughed. “ Oh really? Let Daddy go out” Vanessa said. Alfred smiled, he looked at Vanessa and she looked away. He was Glad Vanessa called him Mara’s Daddy and that made him happy. He stood up from the chair because there were many things he wanted to do that day and one was related to Vanessa. “ Are you leaving?” Mara asked Alfred. “ Yes baby, I have Company meetings today” He said. “ I’ll go with you” Mara said trying to stand. “ No baby, I’ll take you some other time okay?” He said
“ I have meetings to attend today again, Please let me know when you want to see her. And please, don’t tell Grandma for now” Alfred pleaded. “ Don’t worry kid, your Secret is safe with us” The youngest said and Alfred left. The uncles looked at the Assistant and he bowed his head and walked ahead of Alfred to get the door. Alfred had called his uncles that morning before the meetings started. He thought about it the previous night before he could sleep, he wanted Everything to move smoothly and so, he took that bold step. They went home, Vanessa and Mara were in the garden playing games when the gates opened. Vanessa turned to see who it was and her heart started beating fast. She held her chest, surprised on why her heart was beating. “ weird” She said. She looked at Mara who didn’t stop what she was doing and she raised a brow. “ Mara, your Daddy is back” Vanessa said and Mara rolled her eyes. “ I don’t want to see him” She said. “ why?” Vanessa asked. “ Because he did
“ yes I can, just give me thirty minutes and your food will be ready” Vanessa Hurried inside the kitchen and closed the door. “ Good gracious” Alfred heard a sigh of relief, he finally got rid of her. “ She’s beautifully annoying” He Smiled and went to his room. ---Bella and Mary stood beside each other watching Vanessa as she cooked on the Cooker. She was so busy doing her works that she didn’t knew Bella and Mary were still there. They were so surprised to see Vanessa in the kitchen, cooking for Alfred. As Vanessa turned to take a knife from the cabinet, she saw them. “ Oh I didn’t know you guys are still here” She said Looking at them. “ Your name’s Bella right?” She asked Mary. “ No ma’am, it’s Mary and this is Bella” Mary said. “ Whoa! Sorry. Your names are beautiful” She smiled. “ Thanks ma’am” Mary and Bella said together. “ It’s nothing, My Mara always talks about you. Thanks for taking care of her” Vanessa thanked Bella. “ It’s Okay ma’am, it’s My Job” She said. “ Can