As the footsteps of the person who called her name approached, a familiar presence enveloped her. It was her college mate who was surprise to see her in the hospital Riya slowly turned around, blocking Maxwells parent behind her with her tiny body.She let out a reliefing sigh when she figured out that it a school mate, John."Hey John.." She said faking a smile to cover her restless gaze.John walked closer to and pulled her into a short embrace.He tilted his head and said when he saw Justine and Helen "Are they your parent?" He asked anxiously.Riya smiled and said "No...they are actually my aunt and uncle..."She turned over to them swiftly and made a brief introduction "Aunty.. Uncle meet John, my college mate" She said softly.Justine smiled at her smartness and quickly extended a hand to John "It good to meet you Johnny... I must say I have never heard anything about you" He said teasingly.John smiled broadly and replied " Well.. That's because Riya here doesn't like my compa
Riya got a call from the lady who had given her her card the next day and the spoke for a while.The lady who happened to be real estate expert and agent mentioned something about a job and Riya felt interested in it. They both scheduled to meet the next day at the lady's office. At the office, Riya was warmly welcome and unlike the others at the wait room who had come to see her too, the lady was exceptional warm towards Riya. "There is an old couple who needs someone to help them take care of things in their home..." The lady said after offering Riya a chilled glass of orange flavoured juice. "How safe is the job?" Riya asked narrowing her eyes as she looked at the lady. "I'll say 98% safe because they do not have a child of their own and they are incredibly wealthy.... It's safe" She said and Riya smiled at the level of confidence she spoke. "I actually have been friends with them for some years now" She added and Riya nodded her head in response. She didn't want refuse the
Wilson sat at the back of his high quality and expensive car as the driver ignited the engines and soon they were on their way down to Helen and Justin's neighbourhood.Wilson's wanted to get the truth from them before punishing Maxwell for breaking the rule of the contract.Unbeknownst to Wilson, Maxwell had already told his parents what would happen if Wilson found out that they had visited the hospital to see him.After a few minutes drive, Wilson car parked in front of the old building and he got out of it, walking briskly towards the door.He had a big wrap of cigarette in his mouth and a silver colour walking stick that complimented his coat and hat.He knocked on the door and Helen came to open it almost immediately."Mr Wilson" Helen said moving away from the door in fear.Wilson casted a long cold stare at her before walking over to the old couch were Justin laid pretending to be down."You look terrible" He said to Justine squatting before the couchJustine stared at him in
Wilson stared into the inquisitive deep green eyes of his daughter and he knew she wouldn't let it go unless he told her who he was having followed.Amelia eyes were fixed on her father and she wanted to know him badly.Her mother's words about him not being a bad person had hunted her for since she woke up and she wanted desperately to confirm the truth about the whole thing."Was he going to deny it?" She thought within herself as they both stared at each other's eyes.Wilson clear his throat and held his daughters hand. "Do you truly want to know?" He asked in a calm tone."Yes, dad" Amelia replied."I was thinking that it's best if I keep you out of it, especially due to your current unhealthy state" Wilson said.His hopes were that she'll consider his words and drop the questioning buy Amelia was determined to know what her father was up to.She didn't have a clue about who he was speaking about but whoever it was seemed to her like he was in danger."Is it Maxwell?" She asked lo
Wilson took his daughters hand in his as he sat beside her on the bed. "Amelia... I told you before that I am having your mom followed, right?" He said in a low voice. Amelia's bright eyes suddenly turned sad. She remembered he told her about her mother being married with another family of her own and yes he did mention that he had someone watching her. She nodded her head slowly and said in a sad tone "Yes, you did" Wilson looked at her and he could see the pain she felt remembering her mother in such a way. He felt a sting of guilt within him but it was already too late,there's nothing he can do now. Wilson said in a low voice "I got an information that she's relocating and no one knows where she's going this time"He said. Amelia narrowed her eyes and said in a sad tone "What about her knew family, Is she leaving them too?" Amelia asked. "Yes.. She's leaving them" He said looking away from her. "But why... Why does she keep leaving?" She asked. A cloud of tears already cove
Riya met with the lady at her office the next day. She had gotten there a little earlier than their agreed time and she was made to wait in an open space at the corner of the office entrance. Unlike the first time when she visited, she was the only person waiting. Riya took the opportunity to explore the beautiful paintings on the wall. There was a spherical object that portrayed the world's shape and design. As she rolled it from one curve to another, she heard footsteps approaching her. Riya turned around to see the lady standing a few steps away from her. She straightened herself up and cleared her throat. "Hello, Ma'am... Sorry I was carried away by the beautiful designs" She said pointing at the paintings on the wall. "It okay, Riya... I'm glad you like them" She said walking over the popular Monalisa giant painting that hung on the right end of the wall. "That's my favourite art piece" Riya remarked as the lady's hand ran through the painting slowly. "You've got eyes"
Riya stood up staring Mr Bernard in shock. He looked exactly like Maxwell except that he was older and his face looked elderly. She bowed her head as they approached her and said in a low voice "Good day, sir and ma" The beautiful smile on the woman's face made Riya's heart melt. The elderly man simply went to take a sit on the opposite couch while the woman sat closely beside him. They looked very beautiful and calm. Riya could see the beautiful look on their faces as the glanced at each other occasionally. "Two much love for such old couple" She thought to herself and smiled sheepishly. The lady who had brought Riya took a sit beside her as the conversation started with Mr Bernard inquisitive questions. "What is your name, Ms?" He asked as he collected the file that the lady had brought with them. "My name is Riya... Riya Wilson" She said in a clear tone. Bernard nodded his head slowly as he glanced through the remaining pages of the file. "I'm impressed with your personal
Amelia stared at Maxwell in fury as he walked away leaping towards the door."You do not walk out on me" She commanded.Maxwell stopped walking and without looking back he said "I thought we're done with this conversation" He said in a low but clear tone.Amelia let out a scoff "We're done talking when I say we are not the other way round" She said in mockery."Can I ask you a question?" Maxwell said turning around slowly to face her.Amelia stared at him in silence without a reply. Maxwell asked in a calm tone "Why do you hate me?"Amelia tilted her head and let out a short laugh. "I do not just you Maxwell, I hate you so much" She said in a cold tone.Maxwell's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at her in shock."I hate you because you're an associate of my father and I also hate you because you disgust me with your constant presence around me." She said sounding very angry.Maxwell stared at her for a few seconds without a word and walked out of the ward moving faster than his