She was already in her seat when I came, she smiled immediately she spotted me and stood up from her seat. She wore a purple color short gown, and the lipstick matched the color of her gown. The dangling necklace around her necklace promotes her elegance more. “Take a seat Helen, I am so happy to meet with you today,” she said pointing at an empty seat in front of her desk. “Thank you, ma’am,” I said before I sank into the seat. She continued looking at me and smiling like someone who was proud of what she chooses. She sat gracefully on her seat and curl up her legs. She brought out a document from her drawer and placed it on the table. I glanced at it, but it was too far for me to denote what was written inside. “You see, Helen, I like you. I have heard good and bad things about you, but I decided to take the good ones because your bad side does not affect me in any way.” she chuckled and continued. “Your hard work has finally paid off, and I am pleased to announce to you the be
The house didn’t change a lot, except that it was missing a few loads. Mum had changed the drabs, painted the ceiling, and got a new cooking gas. I met her making dinner, and although the doctor had said she was fine, I was still seeing some traces of pain in her face. Perhaps because the wound had not fully healed. I dropped my bag on the table and went inside the kitchen to help her. It was a moment I have missed, during those times, laughter always filled the house. Even old granny will come out to check if it is just laughter or that someone has been hurt. She will as ways complain to her sons whenever they visited that her tenants want to bring down her house with laughter. “Mum!” I called out as I stepped forward, although there was a glint of happiness in her eyes, she still looked surprised. Perhaps because I did not inform her that I’ll be coming. “How are you, Helen.” I hugged her from behind and started crying, she turned towards me at once and gave me a tight hug. “What’
Lucas I was behind the door all this while listening, the words of advice that came out from her mum were pleasing to my ears. I was extremely busy today, attending meetings, supervising work, replying to important emails, etc. I was restless until when the thing was done and the office calm a bit. Mr. Philip and I were working on a project that will be sent to one of our companies in France the following morning when I remember that I haven’t called her since morning. I picked up my phone and dialed her number, but she was not taking calls. I dialed the number twice, yet she didn’t take her calls. I ordered Mr. Philip to track her and from the tracker she was still in the agency. I wondered what have kept away from her phone for that long. To be sure she was safe, I had to push aside all I was doing at that time and head to the agency. It was almost dark and people were going in and out of the agency. After waiting for some time, I asked Mr. Philip to check the tracker to see if sh
Helen I wasn’t sure that my mum’s suggestion was a good one. I know Lucas, he will not allow me to say a word before questioning me. But whatever the case may be, I trust her. She might be right about Lucas. I still fixed my gaze on her, making sure she knew from my face that I was just doing what she said because I didn’t want to disobey him. And I didn’t want her to think of me as a head-hardened person. Just when I wanted to dial his number, a knock landed on the door. “Are you expecting someone?” I asked with my eyes wide open. She shook her head and at once I knew that it was him. The sound repeated and my mum stood up and headed for the door before I could say a word, she was already halfway. “Hey, you guys decided to come unexpectedly, why so.” I closed my eyes as those words ascertain that he was at the door. I listened to hear him reply. “Hello, how are you doing today” his voice was always calm and soothing, it sent a chill to my veins. “I have been trying to reach my
Lucas When she mentioned Catherine, though I was shocked she called her my fiancée, I knew that she must have said that to still place herself in a higher position. The dots started to connect, I understood everything now. I understood why she had refused to pick up my calls, nor reply to my message, why she sneaked out from the agency, avoiding me. She must have spoken to Catherine today. A strong anger rushed through my system. I imagine what she had told her, with the number of words she said in a minute I bet she doesn’t even remember she had told Helen such a thing. I decided to remain quiet, but it hurts me more when she cried. I must do something to make her feel better, to make sure that she has the same happiness she had in the morning. She didn’t stop asking questions at a point I couldn’t handle it any longer. I clarified to her. “I am not Catherine's fiancée and I will never be, I don’t have any intention of dismissing you before the contract expires. That’s why I mad
Helen Throughout that week, I didn’t go to the agency. There were no phone calls from them except on Saturday when the photographer called to inform me of the week shooting on Monday. The day was already bright, fair, and happy. I had no reason not to join the chorus. I looked at the time, and it was much earlier than when I do wake. I thought it was because I slept early the previous night. I stay in bed for an extra hour with the mindset that I will stand up from bed when Lucas was ready to go to work. I noticed that I have not seen him for 4 days now. He doesn’t throw his suit on his shoulder when I wake again. Before I could freshen up and join him downstairs, he has already left. “The job has really gone a better part of him,” I thought to myself. But today was a new week and I have woken up much earlier than usual I waited on the bed, and yet he never showed up. I stood up from the bed and started a walk towards his sturdy. I tried to open the door, but it was locked, I sigh
“Is that how to treat a client? Why are you laughing in front of a client? Is that what you came here to do? What does she want” “I’m sorry ma’am, the lady came and requested to see Mr. Lucas, she claims to be his wife” I turned to see who she was talking to, she jerked at once and her eyes wide open. “Good afternoon, Mrs. Dowell, I am sorry to keep you waiting, Ma’am. Please come this way” I turned to the receptionist, and she was already crying and packing her stuff. “I’m sorry about her attitude ma’am, I will handle her ma’am with your permission” I didn’t know what to say to her. I kept mute, the anger and embarrassment the receptionist gave me had slowly been replaced by shyness. Everyone was still in awe at the reception hall. Some started to murmur and pointed at me. I overheard one of the staff say. “I remember her now, I saw her picture on the day of their marriage.” I didn't say a word again, I turned and followed the lady. On our way, she introduced herself as Diana
Three days have passed since Mr. Philip said Lucas will come back, and he hasn’t he has not for once answered his calls. Since school has not yet resumed, and I only go to the agency twice a week, I mostly spend my day in the house. Today was the dinner party I was invited to by Catherine. I didn’t want to appear dull, like someone who has been mourning the death of a loved one. I decided to hang out with Sandra. I have not seen her since she was discharged from the hospital. It was already 11 am, and I was still in bed. That’s how it happens when I sleep late. I stayed up till 3 pm again trying to reach Lucas. I was surfing the internet when I saw a message popped up on my phone, it was from a strange number. Recently, I have been waking up to see messages from people I don’t know. Most of them are upcoming models that want to know the secret of modeling. I always laugh when I see such a massage, modeling has no secret, if it will even have a secret it’s hard work and practice. Som