**********After Xavier and his family had dinner at night, he sat comfortably on the sofa in the sitting room busy with the television.Chloe ran to him climbing on his thighs and resting her head on his chest. She felt so happy assuring herself that Vanessa will start work the next day."How was the day with Vanessa, hope you visited her at the bakery?" Xavier tried drawing the attention of the little girl who was about to doze off.She nodded while her eyes were shut closed. "I'm very sure she will start work tomorrow, I can't wait to see her again," Chloe uttered, her voice feeling weak.Xavier noticed that she was about to doze off on his thighs, he made her feel comfortable in his arms rather.He cuddled her and noticed she wasn't with him some minutes later, it gladdened her.It's high time Chloe slept off so easier as she just did, all these days before the accident occurred, she hardly shut her eyes talking more of dozing off.He lifted her into his arms and left them upstair
But he thought bounced back on her, she failed it this time. Since she was so sure that Nessa is getting Chloe ready for school, she left to her room hoping to meet Vanessa when the kids are out.Vanessa did her possible best to make sure Chloe left with her siblings. She handed over to Vanessa everything about her room.Vanessa smiled at the brave little girl leaving for school with her siblings. She is aware that their driver is already waiting for them at the compound.She led Chloe outside and made her seat carefully on the car seat. She waved them goodbye and left back to the building again."After all my caution, you went ahead and accepted to work here huh?" Lilian questioned Nessa who was almost stepping into Chloe's room.She shut the door closed again and faced Lilian fully."I have no other option than to embrace it with all my heart, besides it has nothing to do with you." Nessa gave her a reply courageously.For a moment, they both stood glaring at each other. Lilian coul
This lady will never give her a listening ear, she won't let her explain herself for goodness sake. And she's so sure that Xavier will believe her.She got on her feet and walked towards the dining where Lilian sat busy with her cellphone and meal too. She got seated opposite her trying to draw her attention."Lilian, you wouldn't let me explain anything. To be honest, I know nothing about that money, that's just the way I saw the cloth with that of Chloe…" Nessa uttered politely.The lady sitting opposite her didn't make a move nor did she say a word. For over fifteen seconds, Lilian didn't take a glance at her.Vanessa tried touching her."Get your filthy hands off me. How can I help you by the way? Do I have any business with you?" Lilian yelled with her eyes widened.Nessa swallowed deeply, her voice was so high that anyone outside would hear her."We aren't quarreling Lilian. You have to believe me, I don't know anything about the money in Xavier's pocket. How do you expect me to
Dinner was served in the dining room and everyone was expected to move to the dining room. Chloe has been lying on his father's thigh since he came into the sitting room.After Tracy had announced the food, she left for the stairs to go get her cellphone.Her movement quenched when she overheard a sentence that seemed awkward to her hearing."You heard me well, Xavier. I caught her myself with the cloth on her palm while she was about to do some laundry for Chloe." Lilian stated.Tracy climbed down the stairs and moved towards them. He found the strategic expression on her father's face."Go upstairs and call Vanessa, I want her here immediately." He ordered Ben.Chloe got seated beside his father, she never believed all Lilian uttered to be true.She had observed that Lilian hated Vanessa, and didn't want her to be employed at first. So she believed the lady could frame up an accusation so Vanessa would be sacked."Vanessa, is that true?" Xavier questioned her.Her eyes narrowed as s
Xavier stepped back to the bed, he couldn't get it at all, and Lilian tells him when to leave. Meanwhile, she was still asleep when he got ready for work, Tracy prepared his breakfast even when his so-called fiancee was with him in the same building."What is it again Lilian, for goodness sake stop testing my patience." He yelled at her.She bit her lips and caressed her hair, it felt really good seeing Xavier irritated. Besides, he left the babysitter last night, and she got sad. This is his punishment for making her feel bad."Xavier, you are not leaving here if only if you accede to sack that lady, trust me to do that myself if you aren't showing concern towards my feelings." Lilian narrated.He stepped backward grabbing the sentence she just made. "No one told you?"She lifted her face staring at his fact, precisely, she was waiting so he would complete the statement."Uh-huh? I'm listening…"He snorted and shook his head. "No one told you that laws aren't to be taken by you? You
"I'm so sorry for that." Vanessa pleaded. She had known that the little girl must be upset with her, but then she was still so sad about the incident that occurred the past day."So, dad took you to school today huh?" She asked her. Chloe nodded slightly."After I explained everything to him, he persisted in taking me to school himself, and then I would come to stay with you once I'm back from school." She narrated carefully.Vanessa affixed her eyes on the phone screen, "I'm sure you've taken your lunch right?""Yes, but I want a cupcake. Dad gave me some money to get one for myself." She started and handed the money over to her.Vanessa stared at the money and smiled widely. "This exact money is the reason your stepmother wants me punished by your father. She accused me of what I know nothing about and I sank into despair last night." She folded it and got on her feet.Chloe couldn't keep her eyes off her, she had known that she would pass through much pain last night. But then, it'
***********Xavier arrived home to get Tracy and Ben seated at the veranda, they both had that rigid expression on their faces revealing that they aren't feeling okay.He walked towards them."Hi kids, why are you all seated here? Hope all is well, and where is Chloe?" He asked them.Tracy got on her feet and took the briefcase from him. "We aren't fine Dad, and Chloe left her babysitter since she came back from school."He glanced at Ben who wasn't saying a single word, he only stared at the floor."Ben, you aren't gonna welcome Dad today?" He referred to his son.He lifted his face to him, twisting it the more. "Not until you kick that lady out of this house.""Why? What happened? Did it offend you?" He threw multiple questions at them all at a time.Tracy got seated again. "Yes dad, she offended us. Your so-called fiance ate the whole food but couldn't prepare any for our return.""You mean, you all have been starving since you returned from school including Chloe?" His eyes widen
"Employing me as your manager is the only thing that will keep binding the two of us together till eternity. But if you persist in not granting my request, then forget everything about me in your life…" Lilian started aggressively.Xavier watched her utter the words, he only smiled inwardly."Sorry, but you must be insane, Miss. I don't think this is the Lilian I met earlier." He commented and left for the bathroom.Lilian couldn't say a word, she knew what was going on between them and she isn't insane. If only she can get this opportunity, then it will be the best.With this idea of hers, she believes that everything won't be lost if Xavier ever leaves her.He stepped out of the bathroom to hear Chloe calling him out from the corridor. Before he could respond to it, she banged the door open and moved in.She ran into his arms in an embrace and he held her to himself.Chloe glanced at Lilian who sat on the bed and contorted her face. She pointed her fingers at Lilian tapping her fath