In the city’s capital Center lies the tallest sky scrapper in town. The building is owned by Hudson group, the biggest company in town dealing with fashion and design. It is headed by Samuel Hudson, who is the grandson of the business tycoon, Joshua Hudson.
Samuel was seated in his office, today he had a very special guest who he knew demanded so much of his attention. Even his employees were aware of that and accorded the person a good reception.
“Hello son? How are things here? His deep and confident voice vibrated in the four corners of the office.
Joshua Hudson was the only man that Samuel bowed to because he made him who he is today. But even before he started talking he already knew what he came here to talk about. It was going to be the same old topic. “Give me an heir”
“We are doing fine grandpa, how are things over at the house?” he pretended to want to know but in real sense he avoided the family mansion as a plagued, every time his grandfather mentions about an heir to him he felt pressurized.
“Everything seems to be okay, but I am still waiting for your action. I need to make you the president of this company as soon as possible. As you can see age is not on my side. “He said and looked at Samuel desperately.
Samuel too lifted his face and observed him carefully. His grey silvery hair seemed to have increased since the day he saw him last. But still the same, he was looking healthy and fit. He never knew what gave him that glowing look.
Joshua knew that his grandson would just try to down play the topic but he was surprised that he was more calm than usual.
“Don’t worry grand pa, things are promising. I am sure that in the near future we won’t have to talk about this matter anymore” Samuel said this knowing very well that he already had a son to present to him. But he wanted it to be a surprise.
Samuel sounded mysterious but Joshua didn’t give much thought to it. Instead he felt happy that he was working on his request.
“That is good news, son. My journey here wasn’t in vain.” He glanced at him for a while then said” I don’t care whether it is a girl or a boy, As long as the child has my blood in his veins.”
Joshua gave his grandson a wide grin and rounded the table to give him a hug. However he didn’t fail to remind him immediately” As soon as the deed is done let me know, I will prepare a big party to welcome him home”
“Very soon grand pa, sooner than you may think”
Samuel managed to put a smile on his lips, he usually doesn’t smile with anyone except this old man who never seizes to amaze him. He is his role model and he would be lost without him. Whatever he wants somehow he ended up granting it to him.
Joshua hesitated and thought that something was amiss. There was another vital thing in his mind.
“What about the mother? “He asked curiously.” I think you should bring her to me first for my blessings and then we can organize a big wedding for the two of you.”
Samuel smiled again and then stated” Don’t worry, I have planned all that well and very soon you will get to meet them” he lied.
He hated lying to him but there was no way he was going to get married to any woman. They were all the same and will only drag him behind. That is the main reason why he chose surrogacy.
In that way his grandfather will have the grandchild he wanted so much. And soon he will get some breathing space again. As for a wife that will remain pending until further notice.
“If you say so son” Joshua whistled happily and picked up his walking stick.” I have to go back to the mansion, but do remember that I will be waiting for the good news.”
The old man knew very well that Samuel didn’t want to get married but he is contented with him giving him a grandchild. So he lets the matter rest for now.
Samuel was relieved when his grandfather left, he breathed in deeply then picked up his phone and called the house. After a few rings he heard the maid’s voice.
“Is he okay?” the woman knew exactly who the boss was talking about. It can only be the kid he left under her care. It somehow sounded sweet because the boss was always cold, seeing him concerned about a baby was so nice.
“Yes sir”
“Make sure that you feed him well and keep him as comfortable as possible.” He directed and disconnected the phone conversation
“I understand” the maid said as she placed the phone back on the table.
5 years later Camila alighted from the plane at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport. She was looking gorgeous as the wind blew her long black hair. She wore a tight fitting black dress with a slit at the side bringing out her curvy and elegant figure.
As she wheeled her luggage to the exit gate a soft and sweet baby voice spoke from her side.
“Mommy I am happy to be home” A little girl of around 5 years was holding her hands tightly. She was a piercing image of her and Camila looked at her daughter with a smile on her face.
“Lucky, I am glad that you like this place. I am sure that we will both be very happy here, okay. I will find you a good school. You will see that you will make a lot of new friends” the girl smiled sweetly at her.
Camila then pinched her delicate cheeks softly, she usually liked to watch the beautiful dimples on her cheeks. If one thing she was sure of was that the sweet little girl took almost all of her features.
All of a sudden Lucky held her stomach and said” I am sorry mommy but I am hungry, can we find somewhere that we can eat?”Camila heard the loud rumbling that came from her girl’s stomach.This was so typical of kids, she knew that’s Lucky won’t let her finish the journey in peace. Even though she could afford the foods in the restaurant now, she still felt that they should go home first so that she can prepare for her a good home made food.“Honey…. can’t it wait until we reach our new house? I promise that I will cook for you the noodles that you like so much then I will add a chocolate cake for you” she tried to convince the girl but she wasn’t listening to her at all.Any way they had arrived early so it would not hurt to go and buy her something light at the restaurant while they wait for her friend to come and pick them.The two soon settled on the restaurant and Lucky quickly gave her order. She was waiting patiently when she spotted another boy eating with his father on the ot
Upon seeing their retrieving body, Camila was filled with sadness. She had seen the boy only ones and he had such a huge effect on her. She still couldn’t get her hands on exactly what was going on. Camila just felt moody when he left.“Mommy, why are you sad? I don’t like that ugly frown on your face?” Lucky rushed to her side and gave her a warm embrace. She just knew what to do to calm her down.“I wasn’t sad, honey. I was just reflecting on things that concerns adults.” She hugged her tight and then kissed her cheeks. Lucky giggled at the warm sensation on her cheeks.“Don’t you think that Leo’s father looked handsome? Do you like him? Can he be my daddy one day?” Lucky said innocently, she wasn’t even aware that people just don’t become married like that. They had to be in some relationship.Camila looked at her suddenly, she didn’t expect to hear this from Lucky so it caught her by surprise. Tears rolled on her face, she denied her only child the right to have a father. Since th
Nova looked at her side and was immediately stunned. Camila was lost in her own thoughts.“Camila, why are you so quiet like that, is there something on your mind disturbing you?”“Nothing Nova, I just missed home” she replied and gave her a faint smile.Lucky was curled in her arms sleeping soundly. She must have been really tired to fall asleep. She didn’t even have the energy to look around. Soon they reached the apartment and Nova assisted them to carry their bags in to the house. It wasn’t that big. It was only a two bedroomed house, a small kitchen and a living room. It was just enough for the two of them for the time being and when she earns good money she would buy them a good house.She smiled and said” it looks perfect Nova. I appreciate you for taking your time and getting me this house. All this while she was carrying Lucky in her arms, the child was a bit heavy but she didn’t mind. Instead Camila held her so tight on her chest as if her life depended on the little girl.
With uninterested face, Samuel looked up the moment the door was opened and the first person he saw was the woman. He remembered her from yesterday and he became stern as he asked” You, what are you doing here?”Camila came out of her stance and her eyes widened in shock. Isn’t this the father of the boy we met yesterday with Lucky?She brushed the thought aside and decided that as the time progresses she will get to find out.“I am the person sent by the branch oversea to come help in the design department” Camila simply replied as calmly as she could, but she didn’t like the look he was giving her. It gave her Goosebumps.As he talked his Adams apple moved up and down in a seductive way and for a moment Camila couldn’t help staring at him.It didn’t last long before she heard his angry voice.“Why are you late? I am sure that you know that here at Hudson we don’t Condon such kind of behavior” he said with hate. His eyes were cold and dark at the same time. At least he was soft towa
Samuel then turned to Caleb and instructed” please take her through proper orientation and show her the office. I want her to start immediately.”“Thank You” Camila said as she stood up to exit the office. The temperature was too much, she was beginning to sweat. She can only hope that the man won’t be hard on her when she see her work.Immediately she turned to go outside she had the same deep voice calling her back.“Wait” he called, before you go I want you to report everything to me. At the end of the day I want you to be here in my office with summarized reports. Do I make myself clear?”“Okay” Camila replied.“Take this “he handed her a file with special specifications. “This will be your first assignment, read through the details and bring back the results in 2 hours”Her mouth opened in surprise, a quick scan through the document told her that she will need at least 2 days to come up with something acceptable. But she will have to do it and she will have to do a good job in or
“This is the last draft I am making and I am going home, my baby needs me” she whispered to herself and walked up to his office. Camila stood in front of him with the file in her hands.She dared him to try to reject it. She was going to walk out on him and there was nothing he was going to do. She was exhausted.“Are you done” he asked.“Yes” Camila replied.“Put it down on the table I will look at it tomorrow” he said sluggishly. Camila couldn’t handle the man anymore. Did he mean that she spent all her energy to work on the same thing and then all he could say was that he was going to look at it tomorrow?“I am sorry but you looked as if you wanted it so urgently. Why are you adamant now to check it out, could it be that you did this on purpose” she asked.“Know your place Camila,” he sounded honestly annoyed” I am the president of this company and my word is final. If I said I didn’t like it, it is simple it was bad and pathetic. So don’t come here to complain when you knew you d
She hugged her tight on her chest and whispered “ I am never going to leave you, honey. Mommy loves you so much, okay.” Camila never wanted to hear about that statement, it felt like her son was talking to her through Lucky. He was there somewhere crying for her to come get him and there was no feeling so terrible like a mother who had failed her child.She sat her down and cupped her face in her hands “listen honey, we will be together always, okay. No one and I mean no one will ever separate us.”Every day she needed to assure Lucky that she will always be by her side. She felt she had to.“Okay, mommy I love so much”“How much?” she asked and Lucky spread her hands wide and smiled.“Like this, mommy”“I love you more, honey” The nanny saw that it would take quiet sometime for the two to finish bonding, she picked up her bag and said her goodbyes by waving her hand.“Good bye ma’am, I will see you tomorrow” she said“Thank you for taking care of her, please come a bit early” she s
“You are so stupid Samuel. That girl is a snake. She is not satisfied with everything that you have done in her life and the help that you gave her father.”“I don’t care. End of discussion. Can you take me to my friend now?” He said with impatience.“As you wish boss”While on the car his phone rang and when he looked at the caller ID it was none other than Bella.“Hello Darling. How have you been? You forgot to come for our date today?”“I am sorry Bella, I know I promised you but I couldn’t make it. I had a lot of work to deal with.” In real sense he knew exactly what he was doing. He wasted the whole evening annoying Camila because he also wanted to avoid meeting with her.On the other side of the phone Bella was so disappointed, she had done everything in her power to have him but as the days passed by he was even further away from her reach. She needed to be his woman before someone else snatches him from her.“Alright darling, I am a good girl and I understand that you were ma