❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The trio walked out of the males’ wards. When they reached where Mrs. Anthony’s car was parked, they entered the car and Mrs. Anthony drove the car away. The car hooted and one of the security guards opened the gate. The car moved out through the gate. “Mason, Ayla would have missed you,” Evelyn said from the front seat after Mrs. Anthony had driven the car for about 5 minutes. “I miss her too and want to see her,” Mason said from the back seat. “Mason, Ayla and Landon send their regards to you and Evelyn often,” Mrs. Anthony said as the car made a U-turn. “That’s nice of the youngsters!” Evelyn said. “I am quite disappointed in Landon. He made me go through these messes,” Mason said grimly. “There you go again. You caused everything and you ought not to blame others. The juvenile couldn’t behold how you maltreated me,” Evelyn said, and turned her neck backwards. “You are right, Evelyn. I am sorry
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It was exactly 6:05 am. Professor MacPherson walked to the sitting room after taking his bath and dressing up. He was dressed up in a white suit, a tie, a golden wrist watch, a pair of white shoes, a pair of non-recommended eye glasses and he was clutching his briefcase with his right hand. When Professor MacPherson got to the sitting room, he saw Ayla already sitting on one of the couches. Professor MacPherson dropped his briefcase on the table and sat down beside Ayla on the couch. “Good morning, dad,” Ayla said. “Good morning, Ayla; and how was your night?” professor MacPherson said. “It was fine; how about yours, dad?” Ayla said. “It was also fine. Have you brushed your teeth?” professor MacPherson said. “Yes, I have done that, dad,” Ayla said. “That’s good. I received a phone call from Evelyn last night,” professor MacPherson said. “A call? What did Mrs. Evelyn say?” Ayla said curiously.
❌ 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 ❌ Aubrey and the youngsters constellated around the dining table. Aubrey dished out fried rice and beef to everyone. “Pray for us, Davies,” Aubrey said after she had dished out the last plateful of rice. Davies prayed and everyone constellating around the dining table masticated his or her food. As they masticated their food, the dining room was very silent, as if they were already conversant with table ethics. With the speed they used in carrying a spoonful of rice, one could easily tell that the food was delicious. Ethan was the first to empty his plate. “Do you need more fried rice?” Aubrey said with gestures. “No, mum; I am satisfied,” Ethan said. “It’s alright,” Aubrey said and carried her last spoonful of rice. “Sadie, you know we are going out very soon and you are eating majestically. You better clear off the rice now,” Aubrey said as she gazed at Sadie’s plate. “Okay, mum,” Sadie said amid the rice
❌ 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 ❌ It was exactly 12:50 pm, Aubrey stopped the car in the front of their house. “I guess mum and sister Sadie are back,” Ethan said from the sitting room as he could hear the sound of Aubrey’s car. He quickly walked out of the sitting room. “Welcome, mum; welcome, sister Sadie,” Ethan said as soon as he opened the door. “Thank you. Please, come and carry my bag in,” Aubrey said with a gesture. “Alright, mum,” Ethan said. He carried the bag from the car and closed the door of the car. “Sister Sadie, how about what I asked you to buy for me?” Ethan said with curiosity as they walked to the entrance door. “I didn’t buy anything because we got no time; besides, you were not specific,” Sadie said and glimpsed at Ethan to see Ethan’s reaction. Ethan grimaced and said, “ Sister Sadie, it is unfair. I am sure you saw ice cream, yoghurt and others, yet, you didn’t buy any for me,” Ethan said. “Ethan, don’t mind Sadie
❌ 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 ❌ It was exactly 6:38 pm, Professor MacPherson’s mobile phone rang. “Hello, bring the mobile phone for me…,” he said. Ayla took the phone from the table. “Here is the phone, dad,” Ayla said as she handed over the phone to professor MacPherson. Professor Macpherson checked the screen of the phone and saw the caller. It was Peyton. “Good evening, Mrs. Peyton!” professor MacPherson said. “Good, evening, professor MacPherson. How are you doing today?” Peyton said. “I am fine; how about you?” Professor MacPherson said. “I am not bad,” Peyton said. “I hope everything is fine?” professor MacPherson said with curiosity. Peyton smiled and said, “ Everything is fine. I only called to let you know that Charles is back from the seminar.” “Alright…; thank you for letting me know. I will definitely be at your house tomorrow evening,” professor MacPherson said. “It’s okay, we will be expecting you,”