WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
Annabelle kept mute and listened attentively as Reuben spoke to her.She was surprised about what Reuben was telling her.Annabelle waited until reuben was done speaking before she spoke."So you mean to tell me that all that we have been through together was all intentional.All that you claimed to be from the street and all that was to get to see if I'm suitable for you. "Annabelle asked in a serious tone." Yes, we just wanted to know if you are indeed in love with me. And you have proved to me beyond all reasonable doubt that you are the one for me." Reuben replied in response to Annabelles' question." Hold on. One at a time. Now, if all was a plan, how come you took up all your responsibilities from your workplace and never slacked for once?"Annabelle asked." I grew up on the streets, but I was formally educated. I hold first-class degrees iTHE BILLIONAIRE PAUPERAnnabelle broke down in tears on the ground while Reuben comforted her.Grandpa sat on a sofa with a smile on his lips.Wipe your tears and cry no more, my daughter. You have proved to be a worthy daughter in law.Welcome to the family.Stand up and wipe away your tears. That is the reward for your kindness and good behavior.We have a ceremony ahead." Grandpa said and heaved a sigh of relief.Annabelle stood up from the ground after a while with the help of reuben.She sat down on the sofa she was previously sitting on.Tears were still in her eyes, and she was sobbing silently." I'm sorry, Annabelle, I'm sorry.I just had to wait until this time.Please, I love you, and I know very well you love.You knew me to be poor, but I am not. I am a rich man, we will have a happy life.The life you have always dreamed of with me.There is no need to worry anymore, please. Be with me and be my wife." Reuben said as he patted her on the backAnnabelle nodded." I know y
IT'S TIME FOR THE WORLD TO KNOW WHO I AM A tear dropped forth from Annabelle's eyes unintentionally. The ladies who were attending to her paused.She had ruined the makeup.The ladies looked at each other's faces in surprise.Annabelle came to her senses when she realized what had happened." Oh, I'm sorry, I was emotional, I'm sorry," Annabelle apologized and forced out a smile.The lady nodded and took out a tissue, wiped the tears, and resumed her work.Annabelle controlled herself to make sure she shed no tears again.……Reuben went back to the study where Grandpa was sitting." Weldone boy, you've done well," Grandpa said as Reuben entered the room.Reuben let out a smile " It was not easy. She actually controlled herself more than I expected her to. She is a strong woman, " Reuben said." Oh yes, I knew that. S
WELCOME, LADIES AND GENTLEMENGrandma took the lead with her car while Louisa followed in her own car.They got to the crossroads where Grandma's junior sister, Rebecca, who was also Louisa's aunty, was supposed to meet them.Grandma found a good space and pulled over.Louisa found a good space and pulled over, too, behind Grandma Anderson. She left the engine running to be able to enjoy the comfort of her air conditioner Grandma got out of her car with her phone placed on her cheeks.She was obviously on a call.Louisa sat in her patiently as she looked at grandma .A few minutes later, a white Toyota highlander came around and pulled over right in front of Grandma's car.Madam Rebecca got down from the car dressed beautifully. She gave grandma a hug, and the two exchanged pleasantries. Grandma opened her car and took out an invitation ticket, and handed it over to Madam Rebecca.Madam Rebecca took the ticket and walked back to her car.Grandma got into her own car first and drove
ITS WORTH A MILLION DOLLARSReuben put on his suit and stood in front of his dressing mirror. He admires himself with a smile.He heard the music being ended from the event hall, then the voice of someone. He knew it was time to get ready.He quickly walked out of his room and onto the hallway.He met Grandpa Roland, who was going back to his room." We will have to go to the event hall very soon. But before that, get Annabelle and you both come to the meeting room.The elders are ready to meet her, " Grandpa said as he met Reuben. Reuben nodded and hurried to the makeover room where he knew Annabelle was.He knocked on the door.The door opened after a few seconds.Reuben walked in with a smile on his face." Are you guys done?" Reuben asked a s he walked in." Right on time, sir. We are done now, " the leader of the group saidReuben nodded.He saw Annabelle sitting on a chair in a new white, perfect, and befitting gown.The ladies had done for her a light makeup and some touches
WELCOME TO THE FAMILYReuben and Annabelle walked down the hallway holding hands.As they walked, Annabelle heard the voice of a man. It was coming from a place that seemed like it was near to them" Where is that coming from?" Annabelle asked Reuben, pointing a finger to her back." That is from the event hall. The program has already started.Grandpa will join them later.Then we will join them specially, " Reuben said with a smiley face.Annabelle nodded Fierce looking men in black suits were dispersed across the hallway, standing at intervals from each other. Each one of them saluted immediately. Reuben and Annabelle passed them by.Reuben Annabelle walked down the hallway until they got to the end of the hallway. The last door was an unusually big one." Where is this?" Annabelle asked as he looked at reuben." This is the meeting room. Grandpa Roland and the other elders of the family, as well as my female cousins, are in there. They are waiting for us, " Reuben replied with
LETS GET READY Grandpa walked out of the room, leaving Reuben and Annabelle to themselves.Annabelle heaved a sigh of relief" Huh, you have a nice family here," Annabelle said with a smile." Yeah, they are always like that, especially that cousin of mine Andrea, always disturbing me," Reuben said and heaved a sigh, too." But you know you really never told me you have a family as large as this," Annabelle said." uhmm, yes, I didn't really tell you about them. They were also part of the plan, though.Well, since they have introduced themselves to you, I don't think there is any problem again. Anyways, we will be staying here from now on so you will familiarize yourself with them all.You know, my two ladies, they don't stay here, Andrea is studying and Martha are both studying at Oxford University so they hardly come around.The elders all have their business doing, and some of them are married,
HEAD TO THE HALLGrandpa and his group walked down the hallway as they headed to the event hall.They walked slowly as they chatted amongst themselves happily" Grandpa Roland, that lady is such a beauty, I nearly thought she was a goddess," Andrea said.They all burst into laughter." Yes, you are right, Andrea. The lady is very beautiful. I like her already. " One of Reuben's uncles seconded." Well, you are right, though. And she has a good heart, too. You know Reuben took her through a series of loyalty and poverty tests, but she was successful in all, " Grandpa told them."What do you mean?" One of the elders asked." Well, after the Andersons messed up with him, we all knew it was his time to come in then.But he was supposed to be married before he could take over from me.The other lady from the Andersons family never valued him.Not even any member of the Anderson family liked him.Why? Because he was poor.And we all know he acted poor.So when he returned, I was worried ab
LET'S WELCOME OUR HOST FAMILYThe master of the ceremony, John, was with the family's event planner in the hall discussing something.The hall was already half filled, and guests were still trooping in.The music band was still playing a song, and people were nodding to the rhythm.He glanced at his wrist watch, it was just ten minutes to the scheduled time of the commencement of the program. The event planner knew that too and wrapped up what he was saying. " Looks like you have to get ready now. Kindly go to the technical room to get your microphone fixed so you can come and start your work," the woman said to John.He nodded and quickly got on his way to the technical room. He emerged a few minutes later with his body microphone fixed to him.He sat down on a comfy chair at a spot where he could see the stage clearly. (That was actually the place designated to him to sit when he wa