A parcel

Chapter 12

The next morning when everyone was still busy preparing to leave the house Michael was busy doing his usual house chores.

The doorbell suddenly rang and Rose was the one who opened it since she was on the verge of leaving the house.

It was a delivery man who stood before her with a parcel. He was wearing a blue shirt and black trousers and also sturdy shoes.

“This is a parcel for Mrs. Rose. Is she in?”

“Oh, yes. I'm the one.” Rose was perplexed because she didn't remember offering anything. But she kept silent.

“Here ma, please sign.” The delivery man ordered and Rose glanced back inside the living room. It was only Michael who was there presently and he was busy cleaning.

“Okay.” She signed and she was handed the parcel.

“Thank you, I'll take my leave now.” He said and hopped on his bike and zoomed out of the compound. While Rose stared in his direction with the parcel in her hand before turning back inside.

Carefully dropping it on the table, she unwrap