A FORCED DINNER“I need you at the house this minute”. Grandma spoke on the phone without wasting time and she ended the call.“What does she even want?” Maven asked herself but she didn’t say much in her heart as she drove the car turning towards grandma’s home. After all she has been called back to have a meeting with the Al Thani’s so whatever grandma had to say would be shut down by the news she would give. She drove on a regular pace at least she needed to to take some time to digest the troubles she would be facing with grandma. The moment she pulled up at grandma’s house she saw the car, even though it was different she could tell Grandma Clara had a rich friend around, perhaps that’s the reason for the urgent call. Maven brushed her hair while still sitting in the car. She pulled out her lipstick from her bag and rubbed it over her mouth. She checked for her brown powder and added a little to her face dabbing it left and right and then the mascara. When she was sure she loo
A SHOCKMaven wasn’t happy with what grandma didn’t him the previous day but that isn’t her mail or concern for now. The problem at hand is the risk of losing the Al Thani deal so she made sure to wake up as early as possible to get ready for the meeting.“Grace had just sent her an email containing all she would be needing for the day and the meeting. Hello Grace”. Maven picked up the phone and called. “I will be with you in a minute ma’am”. Grace spiked into the phone. Maven trusted her words so she didn’t bother. She rushed a bit to the bathroom for a quick bath and headed out to get herself ready for the day. Standing before the mirror she hoped and said a short prayer for herself and for favor to be with her as she stands before the team.“I hope that shrimp won’t show his ugly face in affairs that do not concern him. She dressed in a very attractive dress and headed out of her room to meet Grace sitting in the living room.“Hey, you came as planned”.“Yes Ma’am and I have bee
A MISTAKEN IDENTITY Thomas answered the call immediately and the phone rang. Maven was already packed in front of the town café. “I’m right in front of the café, I need you out now” she said the words with authority into the phone.“You need to be calm Ma’am. I am very sure you saw wrongly you are mistaking him for someone else”.‘No. I know what I saw and Thomas lied to me, now I am going to prove him wrong that no one messes with my mind and goes free". She said with a frown on her face. She got out of the car and walked to the entrance. She pushed the door open and stood in the center of the café. The customers looked at her with wonder in their eyes. Then she found one staff member and approached him.“Where is Thomas?” She asked him to be calm at first but when the man arched his eyebrows at her in confusion she flipped; changing her tone quickly.“Let me Thomas, that is exactly why I am here”. She screamed at him causing all the other customers who were busy with their meals a
SHAMED AT LASTSabastian Led Maven to his car and helped her in. When she sat down he took his seat in the front and turned on the ignition. Maven wore a frown on her face and a tired look.“Come on tour should cheer up at least”.“I am not happy to be here. I am not happy doing this with you Sabastian. How many times have I told you I do not want to be married to you? You just want to force yourself on me and into my family but that is not going to happen Sabastian. Look for someone else. I know you have helped us a lot but that doesn't mean I have to marry you in return. Besides,I never asked for the help you gave.”Maven said with a frown arching her brows.Sabastian didn't answer her any more; rather he flashes a short suspicious smile and continues driving.They drove until they got to the central town where the cafe is located. Sabastian got out of the car and held the door for his soon to be bride. In his mind she was already his and he is convinced that she would soon fall for
MAVEN PLEASE“Get him the mop and the bucket. He has to clean the entire restaurant to make up for his money’ Thomas said. The men grabbed Thomas at once and stripped him off his expensive suit. They pulled him out to the change room and forced him into the cleaners. “See how perfect you look. The cleaner job fits you so well, my boy. Now this is a lesson I want to teach you. Be kind to people no matter their family background or class, you are no better.”“You criminal, you have stolen the Al Thani name and I shall report you to the MD himself”.“Well, that man happens to be my grandfather and unlike you I do not boast of what I do not have. You have been parading yourself as Man’s savior and the benefactor of the Taylor for quite a long time and I have decided to silent you forever. “You see that car everyone thinks you got it for Maven, I did and that tender you claimed you helped her gain was all my manipulation. When I heard all your stupid empty promises I decided to play alon
I AM PAINED Maven walked into the house looking like a beaten dog. Lady Victoria had just finished a freshly made meal and in her hand was a glass of chilled freshly made juice.What's with the frown? Did anyone offend you?” She asked while watching Maven match into the li ring with both shoes in her hand.“You look like you saw a ghost and I am talking to you Maven who made you so upset that you don't even want to speak with me?” Victoria became very much concerned with her daughter's new attitude.“You caused it mom. I told you I didn't want to but you forced me into it. And now look at the embarrassment you made me face in public. I am on the blogs and on every damn social media platform as the fiancee of a man who claims to be wealthy yet could afford to pay for his meal at the town's central cafe. Isn't that crazy? I bet you like the new title I have been given”. Maven sparked like a tiny ray of light in a dark room“What the heck are you talking about? I asked you to go out on
ALONEThomas went back home frustrated and angered. “She doesn't want to speak with me.” said the moment he walked into the house and saw his grandpa at the dinner table with Lucas. “You should come have a good meal before thinking about a woman who doesn't want to speak with you. I promise you son after this meal she will come back to you” Grandpa spoke with ease and poise. He had a smile on his face and continued to eat his food.“Grandpa. You think so?” Thomas asked “I know so, I have mingled with women for too long to know how they are wired. Look son? The lady loves you, know that but at this point you have to give her some time. Space out a bit and she would come looking for you.” Grandpa said forgetting that his time was different from the present days.Thomas sat down and waited for the chef to serve his food.“You look like you have seen a ghost. This woman must be really precious to you”. Lucas observed his brother with a close eye. Thomas winked and smiled at the same t
REVEALEDWhen Sabastian finished cleaning the entire hall was almost empty. He looked round the hall as sweat dripped from his neck down to his back and from his forehead to his chin. His white inner shirt soaked with sweat after the long work. He looked over at Snipper and Spider who were busy by the side of the cafe with the chess game. A bottle of Hennessy on one side along with some cookies to munch while they look out for Sabastian to finish his goddamn job.“I am done,” he said without remorse. A hint of pride and arrogance hung in his words as he spoke to them. Snipper and Spider traced their eyes to him and laughed out heavily. “You are done—what? It seems you weren't raised with some sort of respect for anyone. Huh. Maybe will teach you how to speak to other humans nicely” Sniper was about to stand from his seat when Spider asked him to sit. “Forget about the spoiled fool. He would pee pants if you take any step closer to him. Give him his keys and we don't want to see yo