Few days later, Vanessa came out of the room all dressed up. She was wearing a plain blue gown with ribbon on the shoulder. Her shoes were low level in black and she hanged her black bag on her am. She packed her hair in to a ponytail and her lips were painted in nude. “ Where are you going?” Derek asked coming out from the kitchen, he put down the plate of Noodles on the dining take and removed the apron he was wearing. “ Wow! Why an Angel. Are you going on a date with The President?” Derek asked Grinning from ear to ear. Vanessa Chuckled, she adjusted her dress and turned back. “ Mara, come out” She said before turning to Derek. “ I’m not going on a date” She said to him and he was Disappointed. “ I thought you are going on a date. It would be a sight to behold if Mara’s Dad could see you like this. He will fall over hill for you. Vanessa, you are a Queen, you look so pretty , so wonder and so….” She interrupted him with a wave of hand. “ Enough! I know I look so pretty” She
“ You’re all welcome, My name’s Lillian and I’m in charge of the kitchen. Please make sure you don’t make any mistake in doing your job, our guests are from upper classes and none of them would appreciate it if the foods doesn’t taste Good” She looked at the crowd again and smiled. “ Those of you that came with their kids, we’ve already preserve a place for your kids to be safe. We don’t want to endanger them by keeping them close to the cookers” Vanessa looked around and discovered that almost all the ladies in the room had a child each. “ kids, follow me” Lillian said and the kids followed her. Vanessa thought Lilian was taking the kids out of the kitchen and when she saw a corner in the kitchen where there were no electrical appliances, she heaved a sigh of relief. The kids sat on a chair each facing their mothers. Mara waved to Vanessa and she smiled and waved back. “ You can start working, your names are Written on your aprons” Lillian said showing them the aprons whi
“ I don’t care what people would think , Mara is my Daughter and her mum will soon be my wife” He smiled. “ What da!” She lowered her voice and stood up. The Assistant Entered the kitchen, He was shocked that his Boss was with Mara and Vanessa. “ Hi, Bully” Mara said and Vanessa giggled. “ You.. I’m not a bully” He said and looked at Alfred. “ I was looking for you, Boss” Alfred ignored him and carried Mara up. “ Where are you going with her?” Vanessa asked and Alfred looked at her. “ To tell everyone she’s my daughter” He said walking out of the kitchen. “ Boss” His Assistant called but he ignored him. Vanessa froze in a spot, she couldn’t move or do anything. As Alfred was about to exit the door, his phone rang and he put Mara down. Immediately he put her down, Vanessa ran and grabbed Mara. “ What do you think you are doing?” She carried Mara and the Assistant heaved a sigh of relief. As Afraid was talking on the phone, his eyes were on Vanessa and Mara. He gestured to h
“ I said you should move this car, now!! Or you lose your Job” He yelled at him. The Assistant started the car, he flashed them with the light and the two men ran away with Vanessa’s bag. Alfred yelled at the Assistant to stop the car again and he ran out of the car, he ran to Vanessa who was kneeling on the ground. She held Mara to her chest as Mara cried. Alfred knelt beside her and hugged her, he was so terrified. “ Are you okay?” He asked and Vanessa nodded her head. She stared at him as he touched her face to make sure she wasn’t hurt. Tears Dropped from her eyes and the rain poured heavily on them. “ Take Mara to the car” Alfred Commanded his Assistant. He took Mara away from Vanessa and ran back inside the car. Alfred helped Vanessa up, her legs were shaking as she stood on her feet. “ Can you walk?” He asked her but she couldn’t say a word. He lifted her on his arms and went to the car, She sat in the back with Mara while Alfred sat in the front. “ Drive fast” He sa
“ I’ll tell you but first, I need a cup of hot tea” He Said looking at Mary. “ Alright, give me a minute” Bella quickly made him a cup of hot chocolate tea and handed it to him. She sat on a chair looking at the Assistant who was sipping the tea slowly. “ I’m listening” She said. “ They were robbed” He said. “ Robbed? How? Where?” Bella asked Shockingly. “ On their way coming back from the party. They were so lucky we found them if not, it would have been an history” Bella shook her head, she felt pity for both Mara and her Mum. “ Poor Mara, she has been crying for an hour now. I’m sure she’s traumatized from that” Bella said sadly. Mary didn’t say a word, she stood there looking at them jealously as she listened to the Assistant. “ Hey Mary” Bella called and Mary turned to her. “ What?” she asked. “ Why is your face that way?” Bella asked her and she Scoffed. “ I don’t know” She said and walked out of the kitchen. “ Wow! What’s with her?” She asked the Assistant and he smiled. “
“ What Happened to you?” He asked but Vanessa didn’t say a word. He paid the driver and took them inside the house. “ What Happened out there, were are your dresses?” Derek asked lying Mara on the Couch. Vanessa was still sobbing, she sat on the couch and supported her head with her palm. “ Vanessa, Please speak to me” Derek pleaded. He knelt in front of her and held her hands. “ I hate him!” Vanessa cried. “ Who?” Derek asked her and she sniffed. “ He called me Selfish, I hate him” He stood up and sat beside Vanessa on the Couch, he hugged her and patted her back softly. Derek has no idea who she was talking about but he felt sorry seeing her cry. Vanessa rested her head on his shoulder as she continued to cry her heart out. She was so pained and wished Alfred vanish from their lives. Vanessa lay her head on his leg as he stroked her hairs Gently. She had stopped crying when she had had enough, she felt so Good and her heart was light but she still felt pain. Derek has taken
“ Oh No!” The Book dropped from his hand, he at on the floor as tears escaped his eyes. Alfred was sorry, he remembered the force he used on her that day, she tried to run away from him even though she was drugged but he was stronger than him. “ I’m sorry Vanessa” He apologized as if she was there with him. -----A week had already passed, Vanessa was back on her feet. She tried to land herself a job from any bakery so that she would start Saving money to leave the city again but none of the Bakery were in need of an employer. She had left Mara at home with Derek and was coming out from one of the bakeries when she saw Tiana. Vanessa Called her name but Tiana didn’t answer her and so, she boarded a cab and told the driver to follow Tiana. After Some minutes, Tiana alighted from the taxi, she entered in to a house that was fenced all round.. Vanessa paid the driver and followed Tiana inside. She rang the door bell and a Middle aged woman opened the door. “ Who….” The woman was Shoc
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