CHAPTER 4
Shiny morning arrives daily...........
after the dark gloomy, night rolls on...............Bad times will leave and good times will arrives soon, just holdNothing makes the heart ache with such a hopeless,heavy pain as losing your precious thing
That's the poem Steve read before leaving to work
Today atmosphere was elated in OREB'S VENTURES, happiness has been, things of the past to steve since the death of his kind wife
Celebrating his daughter birthday yesterday and winning a contract of 100M makes him to be very happy today.Everyone in the office was surprised with the exciting mood on the face of their CEO has he come into the office today.
Inside a medium office, there is a small and cold cubicles shared,an empty common area.the carpet was blue,there are different files on the table with different awards hanged on the wall
Steve is working on a document,the secretary entered
"Well-done sir" the secretary greeted
"Thank you"Steve replied.i want you to drop this file to the accountant" (he hand over the file)
"the company is giving 50thousand each to the staff"steve said
The secretary is very excited,her eyes and face is showing how happy she was
"Thank you sir"the secretary replied
"Is your hardworking compensation".steve said
Lady tera entered steve office unannounced
steve and secretary are not border at her rude nature.they have been used to itGood morning steve,she went to go and pecked steve cheeks and push the secretary away"Go and deliver my message" Steve told the secretary
"Yes sir" the secretary replied and close the office door behind her
"How many times will i repeat myself that, this is an office environment Tera?
She went to go and sit on the table, in front of Steve
"And how many times will i told you to treat me with courtesy in front of your workers?tera complained
Like you treat yourself with courtesy Steve replied
"I come to inform you that i will be taking you out for lunch during breakfast period today" Tera said"Not today" i have alot of work on my desk.
Your everyday excuses Tera uttered
Tera left his office in an angry mood,she thought she will be able to win Steve back after his wife death.
Tera is a daughter of Mr Smith, A business associate of ORES VENTURES ..
steve mother wanted his son to marry her,so that his son can become the highest shareholder in OREB'S VENTURES
they couldn't get marry due to Tera spoilt and rude nature.Steve has always have eyes for kind people,he couldn't bring himself to marry her
After a year of his wife death, Tera returned back to the country,to re_ignite the Lost feelings between them again, not knowing that Steve has eyes for somebody elseMummy,i told you I can't Marry TERA,she is not good for my daughter.steve told his mum on phone
His mum has been pestering him to hook up with TERA.. again for his own benefit.
He's singing lullaby to her daughter.
"CELINE" Steve called his daughter two times"Yes "daddy Celine repliesHow was school today?"Fine"DaddyDid you like your aunty Celine?
Yes Dad, she's my mummyOkay love,i want you to sleep now no more toysShe lay his daughter to bed and cover her with blanketSTEVE has decided to marry Isabella for Celine sake.
Isabella will be the best Second mum for Celine
Without no worries he said within himself
He proposed to Isabella against his mother wish,his mother Never like IsabellaHer mum always see her as a gold digger.Isabella is a very kind and lovely soul to steve
He couldn't bring himself to believe his mumThey got married after three months of the proposed, Tera has vowed to make him pay for hurting her twice
I will be waiting for the baffling action.steve told tera over the phone.
And who are you speaking with over the phone, Isabella asked
Is something that is not serious.steve replied
I don't want you to give yourself unnecessarily headache...."I want to change my car" sweetie, Isabella cuts in
But this one you are using is not up to one month now Steve complained
"Yes I Know"i want something new now that am officially your wife.
He gave Isabella cheque to buy a new car for herself
Steve concluded that Isabella cannot be like his wife Nicole
Nicole is a perfect wife met for me,she will Never strangulate me with her wish
Isabella is a perfect second mom for Celine,i will always be grateful for that.
He has told himself to manage Isabella for celine sake.
Isabella bought her dream car and sold the old car without steve knowledge.
"Why can't you inform me before selling one month old car i bought for you with 5million?
"It was mine" i never thought i have to inform you before selling it.
Isabella replied"Oh"really,but you can asked me money for new car.steve said
Am sorry, Isabella tried to kiss Steve with apology kiss,steve maintain distance between immediately
how much did you sold the car,steve asked
I sold it 2million and i have used the money for something urgent.A look of great bitterness Swept across steve face
he manage his anger not to flare up,he could have throw a fit but decided to let go because of CelineCELINE is inside her room sleeping
STEVE left her standing and went into Celine room,he tried not to flare up at Isabella behaviorI can't understand this man,am not Nicole that doesn't like flashy things
The sooner you accept that,the better we be.Isabella phone buzzedHello,have sent the money already, don't you dare disturb me again Isabella said to the caller on phone.
"How much did you send?the Caller askedI sent 5million Isabella repliedManage it for now, you must protect Celine and my husband
Protect, that's your job she ends the call
To be continued
Chapter 5"How many times will i tell you not to compared me with Nicole? isabella complainedAm not comparing you with Nicole, you can never be like her,you are her friend, you are not the same.both of you are unique in your own way? Steve repliedOh!!!! I see Isabella repliedIsabella has not been giving Steve rest of mind, always demanding,she is very hard to satisfySTEVE couldn't bring himself to her reasoning.Isabella can you please allow me to discuss with my mummy first and get back to you later.steve beseech IsabellaMust you always inform your mummy before doing anything? Isabella asked in annoyanceYou are the CEO for God sake.isabella shouted.Will you keep down your Temper, i prefer my woman not involving in my family company.nicole reasoned with me concerning this,i don't no why you can't reason like Nicole for once.I don't want to hurt Isabella feeling,but she need go
Mummy, I don't know how I'm going to cope with Isabella, she has been on my neck since she resumed her positionArthur complained to her mum inside the parlorOne of the maids working in their Manson, it was a beautiful and well-decorated mansion, Arthur father builds this Mansion for his family, Arthur mother and Steve mother with Arthur and their workers are living in the houseSteve packed out from this Mansion, when he got married to Nicole, Arthur has been threatening Steve, Nicole couldn't take the threatens she has to tell her husband to let them pack out from the houseShe told him she's feeling insecureThe maid carried a tray of juice, and drop it in front of Arthur's mother.And why are you bringing one cup of juice here, Arthur mother asked the maidMa"am, Arthur hate drinking juice that's why she answeredArthur mother smirked and slapped her, the slap was a shock to Arthur, he wasn't expecting thatI thought you will pour the juice on her and
Aunty"That's a bad idea........Is too risky. Lizzy complainedYou are my sister, you are in the Best position to help me out, I can't have peace until steve's family paid for destroying my family. Mrs. Phillip said "Don't you feel my pain lizzy?" she asked her sister. She holds her sister's hand, she faced herThey destroyed us, they sent my husband to jail, they destroyed his career. she was saying it emotionally and she's crying Lizzy couldn't control herself she starts crying also Am sorry aunty, I will do it for you, for your family. Lizzy Love's her aunty so much, she has always felt indebted to this family,helping her will make her heart feel less indebted towards her aunty I know you have a good heart, you will never want to hurt other people families, but am not like you Lizzy Mrs. Phillip told herLizzy nodded, I understand you aunty I can only be happy when they suffer likewise I can't for
And what did you think you are doing? isabella asked lizzy"By helping your man to re -knot his tie very well"Lizzy repliedIsabella moved to where she stands in front of her husband and removed her hand from her husband chest.Isabella was boiling with anger insideLizzy hissed andShe leave steve officeFlash back to so minutes agoShe was sitting and discussing with Steve, when she noticed that someone's is coming towards Steve office .She knew that Isabella is the one,she have to do something that will her go crazy when she reach here she murmuredshe stand up and shake his butt which makes men to lose their senses whenever she does,she wanted to seduce steve but she failedshe adjusted herself when she noticed that Steve wasn't Move by her buttShe told steve that she wants to help him re knot his tie whichSteve rejected the offer but she forced her way just to make Isabella jealous.Steve was speech
And what did you think you are doing? isabella asked lizzy"By helping your man to re -knot his tie very well"Lizzy repliedIsabella moved to where she stands in front of her husband and removed her hand from her husband chest.Isabella was boiling with anger insideLizzy hissed andShe leave steve officeFlash back to so minutes agoShe was sitting and discussing with Steve, when she noticed that someone's is coming towards Steve office .She knew that Isabella is the one,she have to do something that will her go crazy when she reach here she murmuredshe stand up and shake his butt which makes men to lose their senses whenever she does,she wanted to seduce steve but she failedshe adjusted herself when she noticed that Steve wasn't Move by her buttShe told steve that she wants to help him re knot his tie whichSteve rejected the offer but she forced her way just to make Isabella jealous.Steve was speech
CELINE welcome her dad back home"Welcome Dad"Thank you Love,he repliedWhy are you back early today Celine askedI want to come and play with my baby girl, he carried her upYour baby girl is becoming big girl now ooooooo, Celine replied her fatherIsabella come downstairs to welcome her husband,he asked about The report of the doctorAs usual,the doctor said there is nothing wrong with me.Steve move closer to Isabella and tap her on her shoulderEverything we been fine, he assured IsabellaMoreover we have Celine hereI want my own child too Steve,i love Celine but i want my own flesh and blood alsoI just can't afford not to have my baby this yearI know that you want your own child too stilldon't give yourself depression over this.steve told Isabella.If depression is what will make me to have my own child, it's better.STEVE understand Isabella,they have been married for good 3yrs with no symptoms of pregnancy.They got marr
Why are you shouting?I asked you to find a man that you didn't know how and sleep with him, let find out where the issue is coming from, either from you or your husband. my aunty saidI can't do that, what of if I get pregnant? isabella asked"That means our prayers has been answered"Like how? Isabella askedIf you get pregnant, that means the problem is from your husband, you will give the pregnancy to him that's allIsabella remained silent, she can't believe her earWhy would I give my husband a bastard child.?No wayHer aunt tapped herAm with you aunty, I can't betray my husband Isabella saidBut your husband will end up betraying you. all the properties will be will to his only daughter.Her aunty told her that When she's ready to make use of her advice, she knows where to find her.Isabella left her place and went back home, Celine and Steve has waited for her but when theyyyyey didn't see her on timeThey went inside to sleep, Ste
It was an environmental Saturday, I didn't go to work, is a day met for my family alone, I am helping the maid in cleaning the house, steve told me he will be going to work.He told he want to go and supervise Arthur and the model concerning their work, they will start taking the picture the model will use for her first advertisementI was very annoyed when he told me he will be going, I don't why, it didn't concern him even if he's the CEO, ARTHUR is the one in charge of that work, not steve.it is the Arthur department.I have to release him, II don't want to be tag nagging wife, peace is the ultimate thing i.love in marriageI must sacrifice everything for me to have peace in my marriage.Lizzy was taking different pictures, the photographer is taking her pictures, everyone was amazed at Lizzy beautyLizzy flaunt her beauty when she sights SteveSteve was starring at Lizzy, she is a beauty he murmured to his hearingLizzy worked up to him when she finished