❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Let me see you two off,” Mason said. Mason, Professor MacPherson and Ayla walked in the direction of the entrance door, Mason opened the door and the trio exited the sitting room. They walked to where Professor MacPherson parked his car. “See you soon, sir,” Mason said. “Alright, sir. Ayla, make sure you take good care of yourself,” professor MacPherson said. “Alright, dad; I will,” Ayla said and walked away. Mason walked in the direction of the entrance door while Professor MacPherson entered his car, he wore the seat belt and started the car. At a high speed, the car moved away from Mason’s house. Sadie stood up from the bed, she stretched her body, wore a pair of slippers and walked in the direction of the door. She walked to the sitting room and saw Wesley, Aubrey and Ethan sitting on different couches. “It’s 6:55 am already and you have just woken up,” Aubrey said as Sadie walked into the si

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ However, after about 20 minutes’ drive, Aubrey stopped the car at the front of a building. Mother and child alighted from the vehicle. “Mum, you didn’t carry your bag from the car,” Sadie said as mother and child walked towards the building. “Oh, I forgot!” Aubrey said. “Let me get the bag for you, mum…,” Sadie said. She walked back to where the car was parked, she pulled the door, carried the bag from a seat and closed the door. She sauntered back in Aubrey’s direction. On the wall of the building was the inscription “Diamond Plaza.” The plaza had several shops, about 15 of them, with different inscriptions at the top regions of their pitheads. Some of these inscriptions were “Grocery Store”, “Medicine Store”, “Bar”, “Stationery Store”, “Bakery”, “Unisex Clothing Store”, “Art Studio”, “Cafeteria” and a host of others. Also, leftwards and rightwards of the plaza were bakeries, banks, salons and sundries. Diamond plaza was th

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Evelyn clutched a basket and walked out of the kitchen. When she got to the sitting room, she saw Mason sitting on a couch and reading newspapers. Landon was sitting beside Mason on the couch, the youngster was flipping and glancing through the pages of a photo book. “Well done, father and child,” Evelyn said. Mason raised his head up and said, “Thank you, Evelyn. Since you said I listen to news on the television too often, I have resolved to read newspapers.” “That’s very good,” Evelyn said. Landon raised his head up, he fixed his gaze on the basket in Evelyn’s right hand. “Where are you going to, mum?” Landon said. “Son, I am not here for you; keep glancing through the book. Mason, I am going over to professor MacPherson’s house. I need to give Ayla her lunch,” Evelyn said. “It’s alright; extend my regards to her,” Mason said, and faced the newspapers. “Alright…, I will,” Evelyn said. She sauntered towards the

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Dean sauntered towards King Rehoboth’s bed chamber. He opened the door and walked into the room. “Good morning, my king!” Dean said. “Morning, Dean. How was your night?” King Rehoboth said. “It was fine, my king; and I guess my king had his royal night,” Dean said. King Rehoboth smiled and said, “What do you want?” “My king, the chief are assembled in the inner chamber, they are anticipating your presence,” Dean said. “Alright. Tell them I will join them in a jiffy,” King Rehoboth said. “Alright, my king,” Dean said and sauntered away. King Rehoboth stood up from his couch, he carried his office staff and walked towards the entrée. “Let’s be silent! The king is here,” Easton said as soon as he saw king Rehoboth. King Rehoboth walked to his throne and sat down. “Long live the king!” the chiefs said. “May we all live long. What does this gathering hold?” King Rehoboth said as he gaze

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The audience clapped their hands as Chief Cooper gave his first set of speeches. “We can’t wait to see a new Californian queen!” Harper said, and the audience laughed. “Where are the guards?” Cooper said. All eyes were on the guards as they walked towards Cooper’s direction. “Now, you will walk these maidens out of the inner chamber,” Cooper said. “Alright, Chief Cooper,” Dean said. “And to my beautiful maidens, you will align yourselves outside the palace and the procession will begin,” Cooper said. “Alright, Chief Cooper!” the maiden said. The guards walked the maidens out of the inner chamber and they formed a queue. “Orchestra, let songs roll in now!” Cooper said. As songs were going on, the procession began and the audience watched the procession go past. “A round of applause for these maidens!” Cooper paused and allowed the audience to clap, then he continued his speech, “We welcome all the dignit