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PAINS OF A VULNERABLE WOMAN EPISODE 23
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The following morning, I was a woman on a mission. I had to secure all my property although I was blank on what to do. The first thought that crossed my mind was to approach lawyers. Thanks to my love for reading, I had learnt a lot through books .


A google search helped me find a number of lawyers within Lagos,Abuja...and I picked on the most recommended. My account had some money which I used partly to pay the lawyers.


After much discussion the lawyers helped me secure my title deeds with the bank and now I had to inspect the property.


I missed Joseph so much but my life needed a lot of organisation. I just couldn’t run after him with so much at stake and I still had no idea when my uncle would be a free man. The sooner I sorted my life out the better.


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When I arrived at the mansion, the first person I saw was the security officer Mr. Simeon who had been so good to me when I lived there.


“Mr Simeon!!!.. You’re around?” I screamed as a taxi dropped me at the gate.


“Susan!!!!! ” Mr Simeon shouted as he ran to me.


“Am so happy to see you Mr. Simeon” I said as we shook hands.


A lot of thoughts went through my head and I remembered all that I went thorough, the memories were so clear.


“So happy to see you too dear” he said.


“my dear a lot has happened” he started.


“Please Mr. Simeon don’t. I heard it all. I’m just relieved that it is all over” I said.


“Yes my dear its all over. That man is really good… He has saved you. He actually paid me to stay when everyone left..” He said.


I knew he was referring to dads friend.


” You look like you’ve not been doing bad at all, how is everything with you? He asked.


” I will tell you everything first let’s have a tour of the house.” I said.


Mr Simeon and I talked as we went round the mansion, thank God it was still under perfect condition and ready to be occupied.


The next move I had to make was to check on the 3 flats, they too were well maintained so I did not have work to do. The flats were all occupied so I had to get a pass to view them. That same week i scheduled a meeting with the tenants and they signed fresh agreements.


The cheque I received from aunty Becky successfully cleared and i used the money to purchase a good second hand car just to help me run around and I occupied a small flat.


The lawyers had initially advised me to get a good agent for all my property and the agents would help me find good tenants. Since the mansion was still empty I needed someone there but I knew they may let Mr. Simeon go. He had worked for us for a long time and I just couldn’t stand the thought of him being on the streets.


Mr. Simeon still needed his job so part of the tenancy agreement on the mansion was that security would be provided, the tenants just had to pay. This went great and I decided to do the same for the flats. Since Mr. Simeon was very trust worthy, I removed him from the position of security guard and promoted him to be in charge of the security company. He now had 8 security guards under him and we eventually added maintenance workers under the security company.


With the help of Mr. Simeon I managed to find the maids who worked for the mansion and I paid them settlement to start there lives afresh.


It had been 2 months and I still hadn’t managed to visit the Harrison's Family, but I had now fully healed from my past, everything to do with my property was in place and I was ready to visit the Harrison house.


The morning of my visit was really scary, I didn’t know if I would be welcomed or chased. I just had no idea.


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As I parked at the gate of the Harrison residents my heart skipped.


“God I have to do this” I said to myself.


I knew I had spent too much time but I needed to heal and reflect as I put my life in order. I didn’t want to jump from one mess into another.


I still didn’t hoot but instead I started talking to myself.


“OK Susan you’ll be OK. Just apologise and everything else will fall into place. Oh no! What if he’s taken! .. Jesus I just can’t stand all these thoughts!”


I hit the steering to clear my thoughts but ended up hooting accidentally and the gate opened.


“Oh my God here we are” I said to myself as the gate slid open.


I couldn’t escape now, it was time to see the Harrison and possibly receive forgiveness. If I turn out lucky, I may even get the love of my life back.

Anybody that has this phone that year,the person has Arrival..
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The phone was just too strong, heavy and rugged!

That time only people who are very sure of themselves used it not for just common people.

Notwithstanding, I think the amount of SIM card was even higher than the amount of phone itself.

[b]PAINS OF A VULNERABLE WOMAN EPISODE 20
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The night before our flight to Nigeria a white lady named Jasmine Hillary who happened to be Charles old classmate came to visit and we had dinner together. Jasmine was not only an old classmate but also Charles first cousin according to him. She wasn’t friendly at all, I tried to keep conversation but I could tell she didn’t like me. It was very awkward when I tried to talk to Charles as i noticed she interrupted and started another topic and surprisingly Charles responded to her not me.


After we landed home Charles made another huge purchase and this time it was a beautiful house where we would start a family. Charles moved in immediately and I would be joining him after the wedding as per agreement. He also rented me an apartment where I would stay before the wedding.


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I wasn’t sure if getting married was the best decision I was making but ever since we landed in Nigeria, I was under pressure by aunty Becky to give my input on the wedding plans.


Charles wanted us to wed in a few days but I at least needed time so I pushed it further, although I only got two
weeks to prepare.
One thing I was excited about though was my book which Charles successfully published.


Just two days after hitting the markets, my book was best seller on amazon and my account quickly started hitting large sums of money. Charles and I had talked about opening a joint bank account and we agreed that I would do it before the wedding. That meant all my savings including money for the book sale would go into the same account.


One morning just 5days before my wedding i decided to go and organise the house especially the room that would be our bedroom where Charles used to sleep. Charles was working and he wasn’t expecting me.


As I was cleaning the closet I saw a pile of documents in envelopes and wondered what they were. Charles had not yet settled as he had just moved in so things were all over the place.


As i went through the documents i came across my car white book which was in Charles closet and it was in Jasmine name not mine. My stomach suddenly turned.


And like that wasn’t enough the house he bought for us was equally in Jasmine Hillary's name.


“What is going on here?” I thought again.


I straight away went into checking things and I found many things in joint ownership between Charles and Jasmine his cousin.


So Charles really didn’t trust me and now Jasmine was helping him by putting everything under her name.


Why would he do that?


I thought that had hurt me but not when I saw prenuptial agreement papers. Charles typed out papers that I would sign to approve that everything he owned before our wedding would remain his after the wedding and that I would have no say over everything he owned. In short I was basically walking into this marriage broke and I would probably stay broke


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I told aunty Becky that I would take care of the marriage ceremony while she could handle the reception. She wasn’t happy but eventually she agreed and she gave me some money.


Charles on the other hand was excited about the marriage and he kept blowing the bank with extravagant spending.


The following night, aunty Becky and the rest of the family came to have dinner with us at Charles house, it was my treat for aunty Becky birthday and I did the cooking.


After dinner while Charles interacted with his siblings, I took the time to share about my trip with aunty Becky and equally showed her some pictures. I noticed something unusual as we flipped through the Album.


Jasmine pictures that we had taken together when she came for dinner were missing. I was eagerly waiting to hear what aunty Becky would say about her but how could I even ask? I hoped the photos would make it easier.


This was a shocker and a complete surprise if you ask me. Why would he remove her pictures?


That night I decided to spend a night over at the house as I was too tired to drive. I wanted to ask Charles a lot of questions but I decided to take my time.


I arranged one of the spare bedrooms for myself and I showered before tacking into bed.


Charles did not sleep immediately as he was downstairs skyping with some friend. God knows who.


I was sleeping peacefully and I suddenly had a terrible nightmare,it was so frightening. I was terrified when I woke up and immediately got down on my knees in prayer.


I broke into serious prayers and burst into unknown tongues. I don’t know what was going on but I prayed so much until I heard a loud voice in the midst of my prayer.


“Oh shut up F**cking Basta*d!!!!” Charlesyelled as he pushed the bedroom door open.


It was the very first time I saw him that angry,his Eye was as red as Blood.


I was so speechless and my body trembled.


“What was that for? I’m trying to sleep and you break into those annoying Godforsaken sounds!” He yelled.


“Honey I’m sorry.. I was just praying” I said.


“Praying? Are you possessed,are you A Demon,I don't believe in prayers you F*cking B*tch? Who prays like that?” He asked again angrily, Tighting his Fist...


I was so shocked and my mouth went dry.


As I went back to bed thoughts ran through my head.


“Why on earth was I yelling in tongues that I had never spoken before? Maybe I was really possessed like Charles told me. I mean that’s the only reason he would be angry.


I remembered his angry face and I was crippled with fear. I knew aunty Becky, she was nice and she was Christian from what I knew. She actually asked me to get baptised if I wanted to. But why would she raise a son who hates to hear prayer?. I knew something was frustrating Charles and it had nothing to do with the prayers.


The following morning I went to check on the florist and the cake just to make sure everything was according to my specifications.


The thoughts of what happened the previous night did not escape my mind and I was torn apart. What was happening and why did he behave like that? Why was Jasmine so special?


When I got back home Charles had bought me a beautiful cake, roses and a gorgeous dress to say sorry for how he reacted.


I was blown away and indeed I believed he was sorry. To be with someone you needed to adjust so I convinced myself that praying loudly would not settle well with him so I had to change.


“Honey I wanted to talk to you about something” Charles started.


“Yes honey am listening” I responded as we were watching a movie.


“The wedding is two days away and I thought I explain something to you” he said.


Charles opened his briefcase and removed a pink envelope.


The envelope had the prenuptial papers and I listened attentively as he started to speak.


“Honey these papers are for us to sign. By signing you are simply protecting your property in case our marriage fails. That is everything you own before this marriage like your car and the house we jointly own” he said


I looked at Charles and I just couldn’t believe he had the audacity to lie to me.


“OK honey, does that mean I can now gave my white book?” I asked.


“Ahhh.. Yes I will give it to you. Just sign here” he said.


I did not hesitate at all and I decided to sign and he signed too and we together presented the paper to a lawyer the following morning.


We had just presented the papers to the lawyer and I decided to block my account so he could not have access to it and I diverted all my funds to another separate account.


A lot of media companies had been contacting me trying to interview me concerning my book which was now famous but I had to get the wedding out of the way first.


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The man i got to officiate our wedding was a not so well known pastor who seemed to just be interested in the fee I was paying him. I had managed to convince Charles that our court wedding would take place when we returned from Britain.


He didn’t seem happy at all but I had to make a few of my own demands and they were quite strict. For instance I chose this pastor simply because he was not so well known to avoid making a big fuss.


I asked Charles youngest sister who was also a bridesmaids to escort me to the salon to get my hair done in readiness for the wedding which was the following day. She was very friendly so I decided to ask her about Jasmine.


“jasmine Hillary? You know her? She asked in shock.


” yes we met. She seemed very nice” I said.


“Oh no don’t mistake her kindness for anything genuine” she said.


“But why do you say that?” I asked.


“That lady and Charles dated for a very long time and I believe she still has eyes for him. Guard your man jealously or she will take him” she said.


My stomach immediately rumbled and its like the earth shook.


“No…I know Charles… Do you have any idea why they broke up?” I asked.


“Distance I guess. We moved here and she visited a few times but she finally gave up. She was actually really stubborn but Charles loved her a lot. He gave her all he could but she still played with his emotions. We never thought he would love again but you stole his heart and once again his back to himself” she said.


That made a lot of sense and I remembered how he looked at her and just how she was so rude to me. He also responded to her before he responded to me. That really made a lot of sense. But then why did he want to marry me? Its not like I was pressuring him. He had someone who he loved and who loved him too so why me?


I had a lot of unanswered questions.
Was he using me to get her jealous? But to even go as far as marriage?


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That Evening before my wedding I called the money loving pastor to meet me in a secluded place. I call him that because despite knowing I wasn’t baptised he was willing to wed me off so long as I paid.


He wasn’t sure whether to meet me at first but I assured him it was safe to meet me at the location and he finally agreed.


“Good evening man of god” I said as he approached.


I had been waiting for him for a while


“Good evening madam” he responded.


“OK this will be very short” I said as I handed him an envelope.


Sir in that envelope is a certificate. It looks just like the original marriage certificate but it isn’t. I need you to hand it to us tomorrow and we will sign it instead” I said.


“But madam that means the marriage will be…”


“Fake!” I interrupted


“But I thought you loved him” he said.


“And I thought you didn’t love money…..so we both were wrong.” I responded


“How much?” He asked me.


“I will add #500,000 more to your bill” I said.


“You can trust me..” I added as I gave him the money in a big brown Envelope.


I didn’t ever see myself getting to such measures but life had laughed in my face for way too long. I couldn’t take chances. Even if I would never be with Joseph, I still wouldn’t be fooled into settling for a liar like Charles. What else was he capable of?. Well I will not say much, at least he got me educated and travelling first class.


I drove to my hotel room where i would spend a night before the wedding….. The fake wedding to be precise[/b]

uchman:
Thank you OP for bringing this relief at this time of the year when everyone needed it...

It's a wonderful story indeed, sometimes, I will shake my head and will be like "all good things happening to someone just like that?"

Thanks brother,
I appreciate this write up...

This ideas coming from you?

yes.....

Hmmmmm Feeling sorry for you bro, everybody get him own ups and down

Episode 20,21,22 will be posted Tomorrow morning,my Battery is Down

Yxxx:
I am but end the story quick .
It's interesting .

Thanks

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PAINS OF A VULNERABLE WOMAN EPISODE 15
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One afternoon as I was hanging my clothes , Charles came to my house looking very excited.


I was wondering what was going on so I looked at him in surprise hoping he would break the news to me.


“Susan guess what!” He said excitedly.


“No I don’t want to guess just tell me” I responded reluctantly.


Charles quickly pulled a paper from his pocket and stretched it out to me.


“My hands are wet Charles please just read it out” I said.


“Its you exam transcript” he said.


I quickly wiped my hands and grabbed the transcript.


“Ahhhhhh!!!!!” I screamed as I jumped up and down.


“You did it!” Charles shouted with Joy. I was so excited and Charles lifted me and spun me around.


Charles hugged me tightly and I felt uncomfortable suddenly.


“Uhmm charles” I whispered as I pat his back so he could let go of me.


“Oh I’m sorry” he said as he pulled away.


“Its ok.. Oh Jesus! I just can’t believe I did it” I sighed


“We need to celebrate this great achievement” Charles said.


“For sure and I will make sure I study really hard for the next exam and I will make it in Jesus name!”


“Amen!” Charles shouted


I quickly hang the clothes on the line and changed as Charles waited for me.


Its only after I was in the car with him that my mind actually opened. This could actually be a date and here I was following him foolishly. Another part rebuked me, there’s no way it would be a date.


When we approached town he asked me where he wanted us to go and I was blank.


The first place that came to my mind was protea hotel, its the only place I had been to.


“Where ever you would like us to go” I responded.


I was busy on my phone uploading some photos on Instagram when Charles informed me that we had arrived.


“Protea hotel…” I said slowly as i looked up.


“Yes dear am sure you will like it here..” He said.


I unfastened my seatbelt before walking out. Joseph was on my mind the whole time and the night he took me there.


Charles locked the door and held my hand just like Joseph did and off we walked inside. I can’t describe the pain I felt at that moment. My heart longed for my true love and he was nowhere close.


As we went up the elevator I was very quiet until we got up, Charles equally picked the pool area for us to sit.


“Why are you so quiet?” He asked me.


All I could see was Joseph but he wasn’t there, I imagined him very well and that hurt me a lot.


“Do you always come here?” I asked him.


“No I like Radisson blu hotel but I chose this place for a change. You don’t like it?” He asked me


“No of course I do its beautiful” I said.


We ate dinner and discussed the school as well as how I was coping with my fellow employees. It was quite a wonderful evening.


At one point I excused myself and asked to use the bathroom, but all I wanted was to peep around to see if my love was anywhere near. Just a glimpse of him was all I needed


CHARLES was very funny and he soon took away my sad mood.


By the time we decided to go it was already past 10pm and we couldn’t believe how time had flown


“Will you manage to drive me?” I asked.


“Its quite late. Let me book you here and I will go home” he said.


“But is that place safe as well?” I asked.


“Not really you know the farms are not safe” he said.


“I think will book myself a room here too” he said


“Do you take cocktails?” He asked me.


“No but I would like to try” I responded


“Waiter!” Charles called out.


“Can I have your drinks menu” he said.


The waiter quickly came and handed us two menus.


“You can pick your choice” he said.


I read through the menu and I was kind of shocked.


“Why do these cocktails have weird names? Who names a drink ” o----m?” I asked out loud.


Charles burst into laughter.


“You are really funny.. OK I will pick for you. Try” Long island” he said.


“OK then.. Waiter I will have a long island” I said.


“Hope its not too strong maybe this man wants to trap me” I said to the waiter.


“You are too funny” he said.


I drank my first cocktail and it tasted really good so I went for the next one and another one and another one.


“No you’ve had enough” I heard Charles say as he grabbed the glass from my hands.


“I can’t get you another one, you are drunk” he said.


“OK let’s dance” I said.


Charles didn’t hesitate to get up and he held me close. A beautiful song started playing and we took to the dance floor.

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PAINS OF A VULNERABLE WOMAN EPISODE 14


Charles and I had bought some food before he dropped me home so I prepared some of it for supper.


I showered and sat in the living room to eat as I watched television. The Harrison's family were on my mind but sometimes you’ve got to make choices and I knew running away was the best decision I made. It was right for me and if it wasn’t, God would not have allowed aunty Becky into my life.


I still wanted to know who had died in the Harrison's home but deep inside I felt OK. I knew they were better off without me. How was I going to face Mrs. Harrison and tell her that I was in love with Joseph? What would be her reaction if she realised how ungrateful I had been to start dating her brother knowing fully well that he was engaged.


I didn’t expect anyone to understand but I knew fully well that this was right for me.


The following morning I bathed early and got ready to meet aunty Becky by the school. As I walked on I met a couple of teachers who were pleased to see me.


One of them was Buchi, a beautiful lady who was a grade one teacher. She took me round the school before classes could commence.


Aunty Becky came in around 9 and she gave me a contract to sign. I couldn’t believe it. She was offering me a #1,000,000 (one million Naira) pay. Indeed everything was changing for good.


I had one class where children came in at different periods for reading. It had a huge plasma TV on the was were children watched cartoons to aid the learning process, Charles was my instructor that day and I was told he would be coming until I was up to date with the teaching system.


I met with the teachers at mid day in the staff room and they all seemed very fine.


Buchi introduced me to the other members of staff and she also showed me the nearby market.


I was tired on the first day but by the end of the week I was now familiar with how the system operated.


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Buchi had come to visit me Saturday afternoon and we had a long conversation.


“So its been a week how has it been so far?” Buchi asked me.


“Well its been great and I’m happy” I responded with a smile.


“Actually aunty Becky mentioned that I could enroll into school if I wanted, I really do want to write my grade 7 examinations” I said.


“Oh.. The system here is Cambridge and we have a lot of material if you are able to study hard you could even write in 6months time.. besides its not difficult” she said.


“Ha.. Really? I asked with excitement.


” yes and we have other teachers doing the same. I’m in 12th grade myself and I’ve specialised in mathematics and sciences ” she said


“I want to register as soon as possible” I said.


“We can do that on monday and am sure you will catch up” she said .


“Are you married?” She asked me


I burst into laughter immediately.


“Would I honestly leave my husband behind?” I responded as I giggled.


“With this kind of economy dear.. Everything is possible” she said.


“But you do have a boyfriend right?” She asked.


“No dear I love someone I cannot be with” I said.


“I want to hear all the details” she said.


I narrated my whole story to her and she looked at me in shock.


“You went through all that?” She asked


“Yes dear but I count it all joy” I said.


“You are strong I don’t know if I would survive” she said.


“I have forgiven my relatives… It’s all good” I said


“No I’m not talking about your relatives.. You are strong in the sense that you are far away from your true love and you don’t even want to look back” she said.


“Please don’t remind me about my past. I have moved on” I responded.


I must say it was hard to sleep that night especially because I had talked about my one true love.


All I did was study whenever I was home and sometimes even at school when I was free.


The tuitions were great and I was catching up really fast.


Time flew by really fast and I was now a week away from my final examinations. The past months had been hard but I had become stronger


That day The driver was going into town so asked for a lift as I was going to buy some house supplies and what I needed for the exam.


I had just been paid that months allowance so I made time to pass through a boutique to get a few clothes. I must say i was doing well for myself and could afford nice clothes, perfumes and food.


I was trying on a beautiful dress in the changing room when I suddenly heard a familiar female voice. It sounded like Mrs. Harrison voice.


I quickly changed and rushed out. On my way out I saw the two ladies Emmanuella and Daniella I also overheard Emmanuella ask for bridesmaids dresses.


Outside I saw a car parked and Mr. Harrison was inside while holding a beautiful baby girl. I was so blown away and touched by the child’s beauty, she was a photocopy of Mrs. Harrison. I rushed away quickly hoping not to see anybody else familiar.


A part of me wished I had at least seen a glimpse of my love but I didn’t.


When I got home my heart wasn’t at peace, I just couldn’t imagine who was getting married. It had to be him. It had to be Joseph I thanked God in my heart although it hurt so bad.


If it was meant to be it sure would have worked one way or another. My life was falling into place and I guess Joseph had to as well.


The exam was great and I straight away enrolled for my next exam which I gave myself only 4months to prepare for. I sacrificed a lot of sleep but I had to. My life was never certain and life had taught me to never take anything for granted.

PAINS OF A VULNERABLE WOMAN EPISODE 13
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“Relax and just hope for the best” Joseph said.


Joseph gave me a kiss and he asked me to calm down again before starting the engine


As we approached we suddenly saw smoke escaping the yard.


“Oh my God what is happening..” Joseph said as he looked in shock.


He pulled over houses away and we both rushed to the house as there was a crowd and fire men were trying to stop the fire.


I was confused and so many thoughts ran through my mind. Joseph managed to ran before me and he pushed himself through the crowd.


I overhead people saying someone had died and I was shuttered. What did we do? Perhaps if we were home this wouldn’t have happened.


I was hysterical and I knew I was in trouble. I was bad luck on the family. Who had died? Why did I allow myself to get into his car?..


As thoughts ran through my head something was clear, if I stayed behind the wrath I would face would be too much. I had to go.


Without even thinking about it, I started running. I ran so fast as I cried. I ran just as I was with nothing in my hands.


“Lord please forgive me…. Forgive me dear Lord” I cried as I ran.


I passed through thorny bushes and I noticed some bleeding on my legs but I kept running through the plots.


My legs were now feeling pain and I finally stopped running.


I was far away from the house but I could see the smoke escape into the sky.


I had no idea what time it was or where I was going.


As I walked on I came across some unfinished building which had a roof on one side. I wondered who lived there or if someone actually lived there.


“I need a place to lay my head” I thought.


I slowly walked into the building and noticed it was empty. It was quite dark but I had no choice, I sat in the corner and quickly fell asleep.


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The sun hit my face from the large window opening and I stretched myself. It was morning and I had no where to go and no food to eat. I couldn’t face my life or my problems, I had to start afresh.


My legs had many tiny bruises but luckily the blood had clotted


When I stepped outside I couldn’t even recognise where I was or which route I had taken. A lot of farms surrounded the area and people were few.


I saw a bicycle coming from a distance with a man who was singing out loud.


“Excuse me sir I need directions to the main road” I said.


The man and I could not understand each other as he spoke a very strange language.


A few cars by passed me and none of them stopped to ask where I was going.


I saw a very nice mansion that was on a huge farm. The mansion looked like it was owned by a wealthy person, the first thought that crossed my mind was to go and ask for a job.


After hitting the gate many times I finally gave up and sat on the pavement near the gate. Almost an hour passed and suddenly a van came and parked at the gate, a white old woman was driving the van.


“Excuse me dear how can I help you?” She said.


I quickly got up and looked at her.


“I am looking for a job” I said.


“A job? Where are you from?” She asked me.


I decide to give her my uncles address and explained everything concerning my uncle while omitting Mrs. Harrison.


“Dear kindly open the gate for me and come in too” she said


She drove in and I closed the gate before I walked to the house.


I was welcomed by a man who was about Joseph age. He was also white.


“This is my son his name is Charles” she said.


Charles and I shook hands and we entered in the house together. I was led into the sitting room of the beautiful mansion and I sat next to the woman who was still unknown.


She offered me food and we sat talking as she encouraged me. The woman who I now knew as aunty Becky offered me a room where I could spend a night and she left the house to do some grocery shopping.


As I sat in the room I thought of my Darling Joseph, he must have been wondering where I was and why I had decided to run away. Tears rolled my cheeks and I wiped them quickly, maybe he would marry Ruthmary after all… I thought


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I had been at aunty Becky house for a week, even though she told me that she had no job for me, she did not chase me. She was also kind enough to buy me a couple of clothes.


Aunty Becky was a wonderful woman, she lost her husband to a young Ethiopian girl who he eloped with and now she was staying with her 5 children. Although Charles was the only one at home the time I spent with her.


Charles was nice and funny, he loved to cook a lot and he liked to get me involved when he was cooking.


One afternoon aunty Becky called me to the living room after she returned home.


“Dear I’m not sure if I have anything for you concerning work but I ran an orphanage, its not around this place its quite a distance from here” she said.


I listened attentively as she spoke.


“My orphanage is in an area called 15miles, you mentioned that you ended in 7th grade right?. She asked me.


” yes mum” i responded.


“What can I offer you?….” She said as she looked up to think for a moment.


“Madam I can read and write very well. I just don’t have qualifications” I responded.


“Is it? Are you Christian or Muslim?” She asked me.


“I know and love the Lord so much but I don’t belong to a church and I am not baptised. I never had the chance to” I responded.


“Would you like to be?” She asked me.


“Yes I would love to move my faith further, I believe God has truly been there for me” I said.


“That’s good. I really like you.” She said


“I will give you a few short novels that you can read through for now and they have questions at the end. I will assess you based on those books” she said.


“You can sit in the living room over there and let me know when you are done” she said.


I went to the living room and aunty Becky gave me the two books to read.


The books were very interesting and I quickly started answering the questions.


When aunty Becky saw my answers she was so impressed. She even asked me to read a chapter and she said my pronunciations were perfect.


“My dear you have really impressed me with your work” she said.


“We have a literacy class which we introduced and we have been looking for people that could take up this class. Your job will be reading stories to them and making sure they can also read and understand. The children will move from one book at a time depending on how well they do” aunty Becky said


“Do you think you can manage that?” She asked me


I smiled and nodded my head. .


“Madam it will be my pleasure” I responded.


” that’s wonderful then you can start tomorrow” she said


I was so excited and I thanked her a lot.


“The orphanage has houses for members of staff so you can occupy one there, I would however encourage you to start furthering your studies. Most teachers there are doing so” she said.


“Madam i would love to go back to school” I responded.


Charles, aunty Becky son drove me to the orphanage in the afternoon.


He was very jovial and narrated a lot of things about the orphanage to me.


When we arrived he went to the staff room to get the keys for my new house while I waited in the car.


Charles came back with a set of keys and he unlocked my house. The house had three bedrooms, nicely built and well furnished too. I was shocked.


“You will get your free dstv subscription this month but starting next month you take care of the bill” Charles said with a smile.


“Oh thanks sir,” I said.


“Most of the houses are occupied so you should have company. I will be leaving now. Take care” he said.


When Charles left I went round the apartment and I still couldn’t believe my eyes.


A lot of things were running through my mind and I thanked God that this was a new step further to realise my dreams.


I still mourned Joseph so badly but i was comforted by the fact that he had declared his love for me and that will be the memory I would live with forever. I wished I had stayed but then again I knew my route with Joseph
was dangerous and if the Lord wanted me back there he wouldn’t have made provision for me through aunty Becky.


“Stop crying Susan, it is well. Where ever the Lord leads us.. It is well” I said to myself.

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“Are you done?” He asked me.


“Yes im almost done.. give me two minutes” I responded.


“I will go before you and you can follow me slowly” he said.


When Joseph was out of sight, I tip toed to the gate and pretended to be busy on my phone when I reached security


Joseph was already in the car and off we drove to a secluded place where he found a spot to park.


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“Susan do you think I’m after your body?” He asked as he turned off the engine.


I didn’t know what to say so my head hang low as my eyes focussed on my lap


Joseph grabbed my right hand and changed his sitting position to face me.


“Look at me” he said.


I wasn’t ready so I ignored him and kept staring on my lap.


“My love look at me” he said calmly.


My mind went crazy and my stomach became hot just by hearing his voice utter those words.


Did I hear him correctly or was I imagining things. Was he playing with me?


“Susan my love” he said as he played with my hand..


” I’m not going to beat about the bush. I can’t stand it anymore. I think am in love” Joseph said.


I was so shocked to hear him say those words and it was then that I lifted my head to look at him.


“Please stop.. You can’t be telling me that Joseph you are engaged”.. I responded.


” yes I am but so what?. Is it my fault?” He responded.


Oh dear Lord this wasn’t funny.. Everything in me was jiggling.


“Am waiting for your response” he said.


“I have nothing to say. I just want to go home” I said while still hoping he doesn’t take me home.


Joseph got his phone from the pocket and opened a message which was sent from my phone.


” I know you didn’t write this message” he said.


When I read through the message I was truly shocked.


“Why would she do this?” I said.


“Oh… So you already have an idea who it is” he said.


“It should be Rebecca . yes it just has to be Rebecca” I said to convince myself.


“That’s right.. I thought about it and I noticed her behaviour today” he said.


“When you went clubbing? How was it by the way?” I asked


“Who went clubbing?” Joseph asked me calmly


“Did she lie about that too?” I asked.


Joseph laughed and clapped his hands.


“Rebecca never ceases to amuse me” he said.


“I want to hear everything she’s ever told you about me”


“No .. Its not important it won’t change anything” I responded.


“Please am begging you. I’m just trying to clear my name so you know how genuine I am ” he said


“And then?” I asked.


“Your eyes are the window to your heart Susan and even though you can’t admit it, I know how you feel” he said.


I looked down and again afraid of admitting my feelings.


“Why did you leave her after Taking Advantage of her?” I asked.


“Is that what you will do to me too? I’m an orphan. I’ve got no where to go” I said.


“Did you listen to what you just said? Do you even believe what you are saying?” He asked me.


“I don’t know. I don’t even want to know” I responded.


“Why? Because you are afraid that it might actually hurt you?”


“Joseph what do you want from me? Please just tell me” I said.


“Can you at least look at me while you ask that question” he responded.


“No I can’t..” I responded shyly.


” you’re so naive and innocent. I just love it” He said in a soft voice.


“You already said it.. My eyes are the window to my heart” I responded


Joseph lifted my chin up and without even thinking I allowed him to kiss me. I couldn’t even stop him or even pull away.


If I had to describe the feeling I would say…. No i really can’t describe the feeling but it was almost like I owned the world.


“I’m sorry” Joseph said as he pulled away.


“Please take me home” I said.


” Susan.. There’s hope. There’s really hope for you and i.” He said.


My eyes failed me and tears quickly rolled down my cheeks.


“I hate to see you cry Susan, what did I do wrong?. Please forgive Me. You have to stop shedding tears”


” I don’t know what this feeling is but it over powers me. I have no strength to fight it but neither can I escape it” I said.


“Well then fight for it” he said.


“How?”


“Believe in me And hold my hand” he said.


“I can’t believe you Joseph.. You are engaged to be married and…”


“Of course I am engaged to the most arrogant woman on earth!” He interrupted.


“OH and did you just realise that? You must have known well before today but no… you’re telling me you didn’t know until I showed up in your life?” I said as cried. I could hear myself shouting but a lot of things were going through my mind.


“She was my first love.. She had basically showed me the world of dating and yes I didn’t know things would get to this between you and i. If I knew I would have not brought you to my sisters house in the first place” he said


“Oh.. So you would have left me on the streets looking for a place to live” I asked in shock


“No we would be telling a different story today. Yes it was mare attraction at first but slowly turned out serious. After that birthday dinner I knew something had to be there, something more than just mare attraction” he said.


Joseph pecked my forehead and later wiped my tears with his hands.


“Joseph please what we are doing isn’t right. Let’s go home and let’s forget about everything. You know we come from two different worlds and the last thing I needed is this kind of assurance… It will take me nowhere” he said.


“My mother always told me that In the abundance of water, a fool is thirsty. He responded.


” what does that mean?” I asked


“I can’t let this opportunity pass me by.. The opportunity of being with a wonderful lady like yourself. If I end up miserable after this it will be my choice” he said


“Joseph don’t make promises you can’t keep, please let’s just forget this and let’s go home” I interrupted.


“Come on let’s take a walk outside” he insisted.


“No that’s not necessary. I think its time to go home” I opposed.


“Please I just want you to see something, I promise we won’t be long” he said.


I opened the door and came out, he locked up before holding my hand and we started walking


Joseph tapped his phone and said he had a dedication for me. So I waited and finally the song started playing. It was a track by Bob Marley“One Love”.


“You remind me of myself Susan” Joseph said.


“How?” I asked


“Well we weren’t always comfortable, I lost my dad when I was quite young and mum became a maid.” He said.


“Really? I would have never imagined” I responded.


I was filled with shock because Joseph
looked like a man who had it all from birth.


“Yes Susan,my mum worked for Mr. Harrison dad, by then Mr. Harrison was a child up until he grew up. Mr Harrison fell in love with my sister and that’s how our lives changed” he said.


“No .. That’s not true. It sounds too good to be true..” I said.


“That was exactly my reaction when I heard that he was going to sponsor my education. He educated us all. I have great respect for that man. He is my second father” he said.


“Wow this God is amazing” I said as I looked up.


“Yes he is….. so you see why this arrangement isn’t strange for me?” He asked


I looked at him and smiled.


“You’re blessed” is all I said.


“And so are you” he responded


“I’m scared Joseph”


Joseph stopped and he hugged me tight.


“I know.. But you don’t have to be. Just lean on me” he said.


“I’m confused Joseph.. I’m so confused” I said as I rested my head on his chest


“You have every right to be because I am too but I want to be more than your friend. I want to give this friendship a chance. Please give me this chance” Joseph whispered


“And Ruthmary?” I asked.


Before Joseph could even answer me his phone started ringing.


“Honey hold on a second let me just pick this call” Joseph said as he moved away from me.


His face suddenly changed when he looked at his phone. His facial expression was worrying and I saw he was panicking.


“My sister is calling.. She rarely calls when I’m out.” Joseph said.


” Could she be aware that am with you?” I asked in panic.


Joseph didn’t respond but we rushed to the car. I had left my phone in the car and when I got there my phone started ringing. It was Mrs. Harrison who was now calling my line.


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The rest of the day was smooth with Rebecca, she took every opportunity to tip me about Joseph. I was shocked how much she knew about him but it was obvious. She had worked for them for a long time after all.


The older maid was busy with laundry the rest of the day so it was Rebecca and I chatting as we did our duties.


Mrs. Harrison did not wake up very well so I attended to most of her needs. As usual she reminded me that I needed to rest for the afternoon before I could go and prepare dinner so I took off to go to my apartment.


However, I suddenly realised I had not seen my phone in a while and I remembered that I had left it in the kitchen so I hurried back to get it.


To my surprise the phone wasn’t in the kitchen where I left it but I found it in the living room. Another part convinced me that I probably left it there in the Kitchen.


The moment I got to my apartment i fell asleep and only woke up to a loud bang.


“I’m coming” I responded as I got up from my bed.


I quickly opened the door and Joseph walked in.


“joseph what’s the problem?” I asked as I let him in.


“What’s the problem really?” He responded angrily.


“I actually thought highly of you, guess I was very wrong” he said.


“Joseph what do you mean by that?” I asked anxiously


“Actually I would prefer you call me Mr. Joseph ,I'm not your Mate and let’s cut this whole pretense short” he said before walking out.


He quickly drove out of the yard and I rushed to the main house.


“Rebecca I need to talk to you right away” I said as I pulled her outside.


“Did you get my phone to make a call or send a Message? I asked her.


” of course not, did you lose talk time? She asked me.


“That’s not even an issue, Mr. Joseph stormed into my apartment very angry and he yelled at me. He actually mentioned that he was disappointed in me” I narrated as I panicked.


Rebecca laughed and clapped her hands.


“Relax.. Is that why you are panicking? Can’t believe you thought I’m behind it. She said


I didn’t understand her joy so I stared at her in shock.


” what are you talking about? I Asked


” I’m laughing at everything you are narrating because it all sounds familiar” she said.


“Wait Rebecca you mean you know Mr Joseph so well and you couldn’t warn me beforehand?” I complained.


“Well dear be grateful that you did not end up like I did” she said.


“What did he do?” I asked attentively.


“He robbed me of my pride and dignity then turned around and blamed it on me. Just like he’s doing with you” she said


“Your pride and dignity?” I asked looking very confused.


“Yes my virginity ,he Force himself on Me” She emphasised.


My stomach suddenly turned when she said that and I felt disgusted.


I was so disappointed, why would he behave like that and to make matters worse he did not even explain himself neither did he wait for me to explain myself.


The following days that followed were awkward. Every time Joseph was home I had to avoid him or he would avoid me, we were just a spark. I had no intentions of dating him but his behaviour made me feel rejected.


How could a night that went so good turn out that bad. Even though I should have been grateful that he did not use me, I was still angry that things turned out the way they did.


The following day Mrs. Harrison sent me to buy airtime but Joseph was going out at the same time so she asked him to give me a lift.


Joseph was quiet the whole way until we got to the airtime booth. After I purchased the airtime he drove me to the house and parked outside the gate.


Before I could walk out of the car he pulled my hand. I turned to face him as my other hand held on to the door.


I could tell he had something to say but he just looked at me and then slowly let go of my hand.


I came out of the car feeling very bad. For a moment this man Actually made me feel special and now he had just turned around and showed his true colours,A sheep in Wolf clothing....Guess Stella was right.


Anyway guess I was foolish to think that he would actually like a person like me.


This awkwardness went on for weeks and finally a month, it was almost Four months and I was used to how things were so formal between Mr. Joseph and I. In fact we rarely made contact


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That evening Mr. Harrison was coming back home and I was finally going to meet the much talked about wonderful man.


I remained busy preparing supper while Joseph went with Mrs. Harrison to pick up Mr. Harrison


Rebecca was asked to stay behind and help me prepare dinner. So that night she was going to share the bed with me.


We prepared dinner as we talked. It was interesting having a best friend around and Rebecca was that one best friend I could tell anything.


Rebecca also mentioned how Mr. Harrison was such a wonderful man and how he would obviously treat me like a daughter.


She was right, Mr. Harrison was a very happy white man. He wasn’t old at all like i had imagined and he was so excited to see me, I assumed Mrs. Harrison had told him a lot of things about me.


Mr Harrison suggested that we have dinner together, so the whole family including Rebecca and myself ate together.


After dinner we started clearing the plates while Joseph sat and worked on his laptop in the kitchen. The kitchen was very big so he wasn’t disturbing at all but what baffled me was why he was there in the first place, it’s not like the other rooms were occupied and Mr and Mrs. Harrison had gone to bed.


When Rebecca had told me everything about Joseph ,she sounded very bitter but around him (Joseph) she was very different, And Gentle Like A Dove. It’s like a certain calmness had reached touched her.


The two kept conversation and most of it was initiated by Rebecca while I went on working. In fact I hardly heard anything they said except when the conversation just started.


When I was done packing the dishes I excused myself to go and sleep but Rebecca wanted to remain although she joined me a little while later.


“Can you imagine he was still insisting that I kiss him After what he did to me before by Taking away my Virginity,He’s such a womaniser and a wolf in sheep's clothing” she said as she sat on my bed.


I didn’t respond but I just continued putting some cream on my washed face and tacked into bed.


“Why do you look angry?” She asked me.


“No I’m not angry,I’m just tired and Joseph is the last person I want to discuss before I sleep.” I responded.


“Do you want to pray with me before you sleep or are you going to be talking about Joseph all night?” I asked her.


“OK you lead in prayer” she said.


We prayed and I quickly fell asleep afterwards.


In the morning Mrs. Harrison called me and told me to be ready as i would be going shopping with Joseph


I quickly bathed and dressed up while Joseph waited in the car for me. Rebecca seemed to be the one with the mood in the morning as she seemed very very ,angry and her Eyes Blazing Red, about my going shopping with Joseph.


When I got in the car I fastened the sit belt and Joseph started the engine in silence. We did not even exchange greetings.


We parked at a beautiful house and there came Ruthmary walking like the world belonged to her.


She came and rudely opened the door for me.


“I have to sit in front go to the back” she said. With a long #Hisssssss


Joseph looked on in silence as I quickly stepped out to go to the back.


She didn’t greet me either but I cared less about that too.


As we went from aisle to aisle in the store Joseph kept telling me what I needed to pick while Ruthmary kept talking carelessly, I wonder how he managed to keep up with her.


Suddenly I heard a very familiar voice as I picked chocolate from the shelf


“Is that Susan Adeboye?” The voice said


“Come on Susan can’t look that good” another voice replied.


There they were, my twin cousins Vanessa and Daniella.


“Hai, how are you?” I said.


The twins came closer to say hai while Joseph and Ruthmary looked on.


“You know them?” Joseph asked.


“Of course she knows us, she worked for us” Vanessa replied.


That statement alone shuttered me.


“Joseph how do you know her?” Daniella asked.


I was shocked to realise that my uncle and Mr. Harrison Knew Each other Before in Ukraine,they School together in Ukraine and became Best of friends.and that’s how Joseph knew them.


“They’ve been to our home a couple of times.” he responded


“Wow its a small world” I said.


‘Its really a small world so you said she worked for you? As what exactly!?” Ruthmary interfered


I could tell Joseph tried to come to my rescue by destructing the twins but it was too late. DANIELLA had already shouted out Loud that I was a maid.


“But why work as a maid when she has such a relative like Mrs. Harrison who is wealthy?” Asked Ruthmary


“Who? Mrs. Harrison is Susan relative?” Vanessa asked before they burst into laughter


“What? Why are you ladies laughing” Ruthmary asked.


“I can bet on everything pure that she isn’t related to Mrs. Harrison. She is simply a maid and she has poverty running through her Dead parents and Her Unborn Generation Daniella responded.(Rudely)


Tears had accumulated in my eyes and I was seconds away from crying.


“No you ladies just don’t know otherwise Joseph would have told me” Ruthmary said.


“Or maybe, he actually lied to you” Vanessa interrupted.


“I don’t want to talk about this… Great seeing you ladies” Joseph said before asking me to move on.


“I had a feeling something wasn’t right” Ruthmary continued.


“Enough Ruthmary i said I don’t want to talk about this anymore! Joseph yelled.


Tears had rolled down my face and people were suddenly wondering what was wrong with me.


Susan go to the car park will find you there” Joseph said.


I walked out quickly and stood waiting for them to check out. I cried terribly, i cried so bad that nothing could explain the embarrassment I felt.


They finally came out and I quickly sat in the car when Joseph unlocked the doors.


“Come out you Bastarrd Dog.who do you think will pack these things! you’re the ordinary maid after all!!” Yelled Ruthmary


“Stop it!!! Don’t talk to her like that ever again!” Joseph yelled.


“Or what? Tell me Josephe or what??” She yelled back.


I finished packing the boot and we started off. Joseph was very quiet until we dropped Ruthmary.


“Look am very sorry about what happened” Joseph said as he parked near home.


“Please say something at least before we get home” he begged.


Tears rolled down my cheeks even more.


“Let’s just go, everything that happened there isn’t your fault” I said…


“At least let me make you feel better” he said.


“And then turn around and give me a mood again? What happened the last time you made me feel better? Please let’s just go I’m not complaining” I said in tears.


“Aren’t you the one who told me that I was bothering you and you would report me for sexual harassment?” He asked me.


“I don’t know what you are talking about please let’s just go I don’t want to discuss this any more” I said.


“Susan listen to me.. I want to be sure I got your SMS message correctly”


“What message? are you still maintaining that lie? Do you still want to blame me for nothing?


” me blame you? Exactly why would i do that!!?? He yelled


“I’m a maid for crying out loud, a simple maid what makes you think anything you offer me today will change that status? And besides its all for your personal again. Joseph just stop!” I cried.


“My personal gain? OK that’s going a little too far.Susan tell me that you don’t appreciate my friendship and I will let you go” he said.


“Appreciate your friendship? There’s not been a friendship for the past Four months, it lasted a few days before you ..”


“Before i did what? Why can’t you just take the blame!” Joseph yelled.


I burst into a loud cry as I covered my face with my palms.


“OK fine stop crying. I get your point. I won’t bother you again” he said calmly.


“Please dry your tears.. I’m really sorry” he said before starting the engine[/b] .

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my imagination,but things like this do happen in Reality

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Life is full of ups and downs but just like the storm passes away, so does every dark patch in ones life.


I did not realise how Mr. Joseph behaviour had bothered me until I tacked into bed. Many questions crossed my mind.


“Why would he do that?”


It baffled me and I just couldn’t get answers.


The following morning Mrs. Harrison asked me to shower saying we would be going to the mall together.


I quickly bathed and wore a beautiful hand me down dress from Mrs. Harrison before going to the main house.


“Are you ready?” She asked me.


“Yes I am” I responded.


“OK please call Joseph in the house, he needs to drive us there” she said.


“Where’s Mr. Joseph ? I asked the maids in the kitchen.


” he should be in his room” one of them replied.


I walked down the passage and knocked on His bedroom door.


“Who’s there?” A reluctant voice replied.


“Sir its me. Madam says we need to go now”


“Susan come in” he said.


“Sir I just came to deliver the message” I replied before quickly heading back outside.


Mr. Joseph emerged a little while later, he was looking very fine.


“Did this man escape from a magazine cover or what?” I thought to myself.


He was in a white polo shirt, a nice blue jean and Nike sneakers. I also spotted the the Rolex on his left hand.


“Susan dear sit in front, I’m pregnant so its quite uncomfortable for me to sit in front” Mrs. Harrison said.


Its the first time ever that I got to sit in front, I was so blown away and wished I could document that day in my diary as soon as possible.


Before we could start off, Mr. Joseph leaned over and fastened my sit belt.


“You will need that” he said.


Mrs. Harrison was busy reading through her small diary, perhaps going through the shopping list that she did even notice.


The drive was very smooth, I mean the car was very comfortable. I had never been on a plane but I imagined it would be just as comfortable.


We pulled over at the mall and off we went to shop.


“Jesus how much money do these people have?”


I had my own cart where Mrs. Harrison kept directing me to put cleaning supplies while Mr. Joseph cart had all the food and other groceries.


Mrs. Harrison stopped to greet a friend and Mr. Joseph used the opportunity to talk to me.


“Have you been to protea hotel?” He asked me.


“Sir who would take me there?” I asked shyly.


“OK we need to go there tonight for your birthday” he whispered as Mrs. Harrison was approaching.


As we continued with the shopping I wondered how his suggestion would be possible. We checked out of shoprite and went to Kaydees to have pizza. Mrs Harrison said it was my treat for my birthday and you can’t guess how blessed I felt.


We also bought a cake from vasili’s that I shared with the maids at home.


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When we got home Mrs. Harrison separated some items which she asked me to take to my apartment as my supplies. I couldn’t believe it. After that I went to help with packing up what we got from the store.


“Is Mrs. Harrison always this nice?” I asked REBECCA one of the maids.


“Oh yes she has a heart of gold, we all experience such treatment on our birthdays” Rebecca said.


“Eh… Such people exist” I whispered.


Rebecca heard me and laughed.


“I thought the same thing when I came here” she responded.


“I wouldn’t want to mess up, she is a good woman”. I said.


” how’s Mr. Harrison?” I asked.


“Oh him?? He is also very nice and very funny.. but he is reserved” she said.


“Reserved?..” I asked with a lot of interest.


“Yes he is very reserved, he does interact once in a while but he often minds his own business. No one amongst the maids really knows him at a personal level” Rebecca replied.


That sounded totally different from the man I had seen in Mr. Joseph


“What are the other two sisters like?” I asked


“Well they are both very nice, Emmanuela and Daniella. Those are their names” she said


” Daniella? I have a cousin by that name. She is something Else” I replied.


“No the Daniella here is very nice in fact they both are. They can just be a little lazy sometimes..” she giggled


Rebecca and I finished packing all the things we bought and I went to my apartment.


Shortly I heard a knock on my door and I quickly jumped up to answer the door.


“You promised not to come here” I said to Mr. Joseph who was standing with a plastic in his hands


“I said I won’t be in.. But I’m simply standing outside” he said.


“I just brought this for you” he said as he handed me the plastic.


“Sir what is this?” I asked nervously.


“It’s yours.. I have to go now” he said before walking out. I quickly shut the door and opened the bag.


“Oh …..my….. Jesus!..” I stammered


The bag had a beautiful mermaid dress, black in colour with some crystal details on it. When I unfolded the dress a paper fell out. It had some writings on it.


“I tipped the security guard already. At exactly 7pm walk out the gate and you will find a car outside. You will find me there”


My knees suddenly became weak.


“Dear Lord what is this now?” I thought to myself.


My thoughts were disturbed by another knock on my door. Everything stopped for a minute and I felt like trouble was knocking on my door. Quickly I picked the dress and the note and stuffed them in the bag, it was then that I noticed a black pair of heels in the bag.


After throwing the bag under my bed I quickly opened the door.


“Dear am going to see mum, I wont be here until later in the night. You won’t need to come to the house.. I will have dinner from there” she said.


I felt like I was keeping a bomb in the house and I felt insecure, i guess that’s why Mrs. Harrison asked if I was OK.


“Yes I’m fine” I responded.


“OK the guard is around and this place is very safe anyway so you don’t have to worry. I will go with Joseph” she said.


” OK..” I responded calmly.


“Do you own a phone?” She asked me.


“no madam I don’t ” I responded.


” OK use this phone whenever you need to communicate, my number is saved in the contacts, its a simple phone you will easily get your way around it” she said as she handed me the airtel phone.


“Thank you Mrs. Harrison” I replied.


“I will also be calling you if anything so please have it with you. Here’s the charger too” she said.


I peeped through the window and saw them drive out. My heart was still racing and I sat on the floor.


“I can’t say no he’s just like my boss” I thought.


When they were gone, I pulled the plastic bag from under the bed and offloaded everything. The shoes were beautiful with a very simple heel nothing, exaggerated. I wore the shoes and tried to walk, to my surprise they were so comfortable.


Its was 6:20pm and I quickly went to shower.


For the first time I was going to be removing tags from clothes, that had never happened before. I always wore hand me downs. I loved the smell of perfume on my body and my dress looked very beautiful.


So I actually had curves The dress accentuated my figure perfectly and that made me even more excited. When I was done dressing my stomach suddenly felt strange and I knew I was nervous.


“Why was he being so nice to me?” I asked myself.


I looked at the time on the wall clock and it was 6:58pm, So I locked up and walked to the gate steadily. A part of me wanted to walk right back but I felt I owed Mr Joseph for getting me this job.


I was embarrassed when I reached the gate but the gateman went about his business even though I knew he had noticed me. Just like the note said, I found a car outside and I walked towards it.


“Lord what am I doing?” I asked myself.


After taking in a deep breath I opened the back door and entered.


“I thought you wouldn’t make it” Mr. Joseph said from the front.


My heart pounced really hard and i noticed how handsome he looked.


“God this night better end soon” I muttered.


“I heard that” he said with a smile.


“Relax its a birthday dinner that’s all, I’m engaged remember?. This is just for you” he said.


“Mrs. Harrison.. What if she comes back?” I asked.


“I’m her driver for now, so she will call me. Let’s get going” he said before starting the Engine...