CHAPTER 103Louisa went to her room and got dressed up.She came back to the living room after she was done. Just as she entered the living room, Grandma entered, too. Grandma called the househelp to the breakfast.Breakfast was eaten in silence and in exchange for glances.After breakfast, they both sat around the table without saying anything." Let's get going, we need to go see him now," Grandma said and stood up from her chair.Louisa nodded in silence and stood up, too.They both walked down the stairs and out of the house. They got into Grandma's car, and grandma drove out of the compound.Grandma drove on the highway. Everyone was quiet in the car.Police checkpoints had been mounted on various linkage roads and offroads." The police are everywhere looking for him. We will be in trouble if they find him in your property," Louisa said as they drove past a police checkpoint. " He is where nobody knows, I will not harm him either. All I need is to get the tape from him, and
EVEYTHING IS OVER NOW. WE HAVE WONGrandma and Louisa got to the house. They both went in and resorted to sitting in the living room.They sat there enjoying some snacks when Grandma received a phone call." Hello, …yes,... that's very good… Grt on the next available flight here… Alright.. No, I will meet you, just call me when you get to the airport… Kk..bye, " Grandma spoke on the phone.She dropped the call with a smile on her face."It is going to be over very soon." Grandma exclaimed Louisa sat up well with her face beaming a smile." Did he get it?" Louisa asked." Yes, he did. And he is bound to board a plane in twenty minutes. He will land here in three hours' time." Grandma said." Wow, you did it. Thank you, Grandma, thank you for standing by me, " Louisa said and heaved a sigh of relief. " You are my granddaughter, and I have to protect you," Grandma replied." But I have a question, Grandma.. How did you get your boys to…" Louisa could not finish her sentence as Grand
ONLY IF SHE KNEWIt had been a tedious week.Reuben and Annabelle had slowly adjusted to the stress at work, combining it with their personal and marriage lives.Thanks to the company and dedication they had given themselves, they were able to have a good time together regardless of the tedious days at work.During the course of the week, the couple were driving to work one early morning.Reuben was, as usual, playing a song, this time from a local radio station.In the middle of the song, there was a signal of emergency news. The music was paused, and the newscaster came on air.It was announced that a midnight robbery had occurred on a branch road, a few minutes drive off the highway. The driver of the car was nowhere to be found.Reuben shook his head in pity for whoever the driver was." Why would someone drive so late in the night? There are always some groups hanging around in the nights, looking for who to prey on" Reuben muttered aloud.Annabelle heard it. She shook her
WE HAVE TO BEEF IT UPIt was a few days to the much awaited ceremony.Reuben and were, as usual, going about their daily routines at work.They both came home one night and set off to prepare supper for themselves. They were in the kitchen, enjoying each other's company, amidst saucepans and stoves when the doorbell rang." I'll go get it," Annabelle said and dashed out, loving Reuben to work on the food they were preparing.Annabelle walked to the door and opened it.It was a delivery man." Hello, I have been sent to deliver this to you ma'am," the delivery man said.Annabelle signed the delivery form and took the box from the delivery man.Annabelle went to the living room and dropped it.She headed back to the kitchen." Who was it?" Reuben asked when Annabelle returned." It was a delivery guy. According to the address on the package of the box, it was from the designers, " Annabelle replied." Oh, that's okay, we have to try them out when we finish." Reuben said .They had
THE WORK OF THE PROFESSIONALS There were just two days left until the much awaited event. The succession ceremony of the Brooks family. Grandpa Roland invited a team of decorators to come decorate the whole mansion with regards to the upcoming ceremony.Grandpa entrusted the work into the hands of the family's event planner, Mrs Thompson. The decorators arrived at the Brooks mansion with hearts filled with excitement and minds brimming with creative ideas. As they stepped inside, they were greeted by the family's event planner, Mrs. Thompson, a woman known for her impeccable taste and organizational skills."Welcome, everyone! We are so thrilled to have you here," Mrs. Thompson exclaimed, wearing a radiant smile. "Grandpa Roland has high expectations for this celebration, and we are counting on your extraordinary skills to bring his vision to life."The team of decorators nodded, ready to embark on this ambitious project. Led by the experienced and imaginative designer, Mr. Je
PREPARATION FOR THE CEREMONYAs the designers were done with their work, a new van arrived in the house.Grandpa had invited a set of caterers to come cook some food and snacks that would serve as a dinner treat for the distinguished who were going to be present at the ceremony.As the eve of the ceremony approached, the caterers arrived at Grandpa Roland's house with a flurry of activity. They brought in boxes filled with fresh ingredients, sparkling silverware, and gleaming pots and pans. The kitchen quickly transformed into a bustling hub of activity as the caterers set to work, their aprons tied neatly around their waists.Grandpa Roland, with his wise and kind demeanour, welcomed the caterers with a warm smile. "Thank you all for coming to make this day extra special," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "I trust that you'll create a feast that will leave our guests in awe." He said with a smileThe head chef, a tall and jovial man named Chef Henri, stepped forward. "It
ITS TIME TO GO NOWGrandpa, after getting all the teams in position, left the hall to the side of the mansion that contained the apartments.Evening was approaching, and there were only a few hours left for the ceremony to begin.The master of ceremony had already arrived and was being addressed by the event planner.Grandma went to his apartment and went to his living room. He called Reuben with his telephone and talked to him about the time he was going to arrive with Annabelle at the mansion." Hello grandpa, how is it going over there.?" Reuben asked as soon as he answered the call.His voice seemed to be in a whisper." Yes, we are done. The workers are done working, and all the various teams have arrived. There are only a few hours left before we start.The master of the ceremony had already arrived, and very soon, the guests would troop in too,
HOLD ON WHILE I GET ITReugen answered the call and placed the phone to his earIt was the voice of an old man." Good evening, sir. I am the chauffeur driver, I'm here now." The voice of the driver came in the line." Alright, we will be with you in a few minutes," Reuben replied." Okay, sir, I will be waiting for you," the driver said, and the call dropped.Reuben dropped the phone and picked up his shoes." The chauffeur is here. We should be ready to go now," Reuben exclaimed as he began putting on his shoes.Annabelle was done dressing up.She picked up her handbag and went back to stand in front of the mirror. She looked at her image in the mirror with admiration.Reuben put on his shoes and came to stand side Annabelle in front of the mirror.Annabelle looked at Reuben's image." You look explicitly handsome," Annabelle exclaimed." Thank you, sunshine. I'm scared you are going to draw so much attention at the ceremony. You are looking so elegant," Reuben exclaimed." Nope, w