Mandy could not believe all that she had just heard from Clara.But still, she offered Clara her shoulders to cry on and comforted her while thinking everything through.Since Clara joined them, she had been the manager's favorite, a lot of people looked for one reason or the other to get close to her. And even she tried all possible to be this close to her.How would everyone react if they found out that she had a secret like this?However, Mandy discarded the thoughts. “I’m sorry you have to go through all these.”Clara nodded while wiping the tears in her eyes. “Thank you. I shouldn’t have gotten that passionate. It’s still a win for me, I am happy and grateful for each one of us here.” Clara consoled herself.Mandy smiled as she listened to her. She had the urge to tell Clara to come to stay with her for the main time till she found a place, but she ended up holding that.As if their minds were synced, Clara then turned to her, “Mandy, where do you stay? Do you stay alone?”Mandy
“Mandy, you should consider yourself lucky Clara is helping you out.” The manager finally teased before leaving. Clara had declined to rest and that would even only make him admire her more.Because of her thoughts, Mandy didn't even hear what the manager said. Who knows how much her anger would have multiplied if she did?She only noticed the manager smiling at her and smiled back not knowing the last thing he had said.Clara and Mandy were the only people serving while others were resting, they were busy for like three hours, and gradually, the crowd vanished.“Hey,”“Hey.” “You good?” Clara asked and Mandy nodded. She only remembered that they were having an emotional conversation before now.When they were done, they went back to their normal position to rest. Mandy continued to tell Clara false stories from where she stopped.It was finally closing time and everyone was heading back to the house. As usual, they kept hailing Clara again about how she leaves last, yet comes first
Jane decided to go tell Alex’s parents all that she had in mind. She planned to know all they knew and also give some information that she had.Since she and Mrs. Peters share the same motive, it wasn’t going to be hard at all to meet up with each other.While Mrs. Peters wants to get to her, she also wants to reach the Peters family.Alex’s condition had gotten worse, aside from meeting him at work, there was no other way anyone could see him.Even Andrew doesn't reach him on calls too, he has to wait till the following day to meet him at the office.The household workers were gradually becoming tired of Alex’s behavior. But they can’t complain as they are mere staffers.Alex hardly eats at home anymore, the chef kept making fresh foods only for it to be a waste. But she can’t skip it either because who knows if the day she would skip would be the day that Alex would decide to eat.“Sir.” The chef, after gathering courage, walked up to Alex that night, after he had just returned so la
After Mrs Peters recognized it was Jane. She was elated, though she didn’t let that reflect in her voice.Soon, they already planned to meet up. Mrs. Peters invited Jane to come over to the house. It wasn’t her first time, it used to be a typical thing then.“Ok, Mrs. Peters. I will just get prepared right away.” Jane replied.“Expecting you soon,” Mrs. Peters replied before ending the call. It was kind of off the way Jane was at her beck and call, but it was a good thing anyway.Back in those days, Mrs. Peters didn’t hate Jane, but she didn’t love her so much either. If she was to choose between Jane and Annie, she would go for Annie.Maybe because she can be able to control Annie and not Jane. Jane always stood out and tried not to impress them or seek their validation of her relationship with Alex.Although both Jane and Annie ticked the boxes and came from prestigious homes, Annie still displayed a little low self-esteem which made Mrs. Peters like her a lot.The call had disconnec
Jane slightly nodded in affirmation. However, when Mrs. Peters asked her what sickness Alex had, she couldn't say a word.There was no way she would tell them that Alex was impotent, what if Alex ended up hating her the more?But Mrs. Peters rather surprised her. Alex was her son and her emotions were justified.“I order you to begin to speak now! What is wrong with my son? Tell me all you know right now!” she roared and that truly scared Jane.Her desperation has put her in a tight corner. But No matter how long they hid it, Mrs. Peters is Alex’s mum and eventually, she would find out one day.“Speak Jane!” The order came again.Now, Since Jane was shooting her shot also. She would come off as emotional and also behave in all those traits they thought she never had.“Mum, I and Alex had gone our separate ways then, but the truth was that I couldn’t move on. We were so tender to make the right choice and proffer solutions.” Jane began off.Mrs. Peters was losing patience, this wasn’t
Mrs. Peters didn't need any driver or escort to follow them around. She did the driving while Jane stayed beside her in the passenger's seat.Jane truly wondered what they were going to do and how Alex was going to react to this. “I'm sorry, Alex. I had to do this for us.” Jane prayed silently in her heart.They arrived at Alex’s mansion and learned that he wasn't at home but at work. Mrs. Peters was prepared for wherever he might be, so they started heading to his office.In the office, the only person Alex practically spoke to was Andrew. He would listen to anyone speak, and acknowledge any information, but would never say a word unless it was Andrew.When Mrs. Peters and Jane arrived at the office, Jane wanted to stay behind, but Alex’s mum insisted she follow.Unfortunately, Alex’s secretary recognized Jane as the lady Alex warned her never to let in. But seeing her with Mrs. Peters, there was nothing she could do to stop her.She was not even able to notify Alex. Before she coul
Clara woke up to another day of yelling by her stepmom. They would do anything to delay or make her late for work, but she was now used to it. She tried everything to please her step mom and did everything expected of her before leaving. “Make sure you do all the dishes and keep the house clean before leaving.” Elizabeth, her stepmom, yelled at her. Clara was calm. She only had to say okay to everything because complaining would only be a death sentence. When she was done, she ran off to her place of work. It had just been one week since she found this job. Every job she got was from one problem to another. In her last employment, her manager refused to pay her her salary unless he slept with her. When she arrived at the hotel where she worked, her boss called her out to give her a final warning in front of her coworkers. “I don't think you are serious with this job, this is your last warning.” He said to her and poked her forehead which made her stagger backwards. “I am sorry si
Clara’s vision was blurry for some minutes before she got back to herself. She didn’t understand why Elizabeth had to slap her but she didn’t blame her at all. She blamed her Dad for always supporting her Stepmom. When she noticed that nothing positive would come out of her pleading, she went to her room to sleep. Sleep was an escape mechanism for her. Tomorrow, she will continue. “You should be even grateful you have a roof over your head. Some people are homeless but yet you are such an ingrate!” Elizabeth screamed as she went to her room. Though Clara did not hear the last part of what Elizabeth said because she already shut her door, she cried in bed till the next morning. When she woke up the next day, she realised she had overslept a little bit. That was not the time she usually woke up, so she rushed to take her shower and got outfitted for work. She was about to rush out when Elizabeth obstructed her way. “Where do you think you are rushing to without getting this house t