“This is nonsense!” She yelled with her eyes fixed on the TV where she could see the scenes at the airport being aired.Sitting on the couch behind her was Maria whose legs crossed stylishly as she scrolled through her phone.“I can’t stand this any longer! No!” She screamed as she began to pace around the Living room.Not long, the door opened and she could see them stepping into the foyer with the maids who were all strolling happily behind them.“What’s the meaning of this nonsense?!” She barked as she walked towards Adrian.He paid no attention to her as he proceeded up the stairs with Alex and the maids. “What is she doing here? I thought she was gone?!” She cried as she saw them walking up the stairs.“Really? You failed with your manipulations this time around, Barb,” Natasha said with a smirk as she walked past her.“No!” She cried as she shook her head vehemently.“Maria, go get Isabel,” she ordered to her sister who stood up Immediately and walked away.Not long, she saw Ad
The door opened and she could see Adrian walking into the living room with Isabel walking ahead of him. Her eyes opened wide in surprise and her face broke into a smile as the little girl ran over to meet her.“Aunty!” She cried as she gave her a hug.“Isabel,” she called with a smile and narrowed her gaze to Adrian who was smiling behind her.“How..how did it happen?” She asked in surprise.“Well, I stopped by the mansion to know if Barbara signed the papers. But on getting there, she wasn’t home. I found Isabel with Maria and I pleaded for her to let me take her with me” he said“And she agreed?” She asked and he nodded.“I miss baby Junior,” she cried as she sat on the floor and played with baby Junior who was lying on his bed.“Be prepared for Barbara’s war,” Alex said with a smile and he laughed.“Love, have you heard from your father, lately?” She asked as he walked up the stairs.“No, he isn’t taking my calls. I guess the old man is avoiding me like a plague,” he said.“I think
Baby Junior’s cries could be heard all over the living room as she battled to change his diapers on the couch.“Oh, baby..be calm,” she cried in frustration.She felt a presence in the house and she turned and saw Natasha walking into the living room.“Nat!” She cried in excitement as she stood up and ran over to hug her.“Oh, baby J is gonna fall!” Natasha cried as she saw baby J rolling from the couch.Alex made a lunge for him and she quickly grabbed him midway to the floor. She fell on the floor and her back hit against the couch with the baby resting in her arms. They both burst into laughter Immediately and Natasha sighed heavily as she dropped her bag on the couch.“ Look how you made mommy fall,” she said with a smile as she reached her hand for the baby who had stopped crying.“He’s just like his father,” Alex said with a smile as she stood up from the floor and sat on the couch.“Nat, where have you been?” She asked as she tucked her messy hair behind her ears.Natasha smile
WEEKS LATER.She walked down the stairs hastily with the phone in her right ear. “Um, I will be there soon,” she said as she walked into the living room where she could hear baby Junior’s cries. “Nat,” she called anxiously to Natasha who was feeding the baby.“Yes,” Natasha called without raising her head up.“Your mother called. She says your father is sick and he needs my presence,” she said anxiously.“My father?” Natasha asked curiously as she looked at her face.“Yes, she says he’s in a near death situation and my attention is needed,” she explained.“Oh no, I never knew he was sick,” Natasha cried as she stood up from the couch.“I..I need to go with you,” she said.“No, Nat. You have to stay behind and look after baby J. It’s late and we can’t hit the road together,” she explained.“Um..Okay. But you’ve got to let me know of the situation when you get there,” she said, anxiously.“Yes, I will,” Alex said with a wry smile as she hurried to the door.“Alex,” Natasha called and
She began to pace around the house with the maids gathered around her. The phone continued to ring but there was no response from the other end. “What is going on? Alex, pick up your call!” She cried into the phone. “Have you called your mother?” Vivian asked anxiously. “I don’t wanna call that woman, yet,” she said angrily. “I will suggest you give her a call,” Bose advised. She sighed in frustration and sat on the couch tiredly. Just then, her phone rang and her heart skipped as she saw Adrian calling. “Nat, have you heard from her?” His anxious voice sounded from the phone. “Not yet. Um, I’m about to call mom,” she said. “I’ve given her a call but her line is not reachable. I called dad too but his phone is switched off,” he said. “Um..I..I will..,” she was trying to speak when the door opened and two men in police uniforms walked into the house with Sam who seemed to be limping behind them. “Sam!” She cried anxiously as she stood up from the couch. She could see his ban
He couldn’t wait for the car to halt before jumping out of it. He ran into the house with the men running after him, holding his briefcase. As he stepped into the living room, he was welcomed by the somber faces of everyone present in the living room which includes Alex’s friends and family. He began to pant heavily as he stared at their faces and all eyes turned in his direction. “Adrian,” Natasha called anxiously as she stood up abruptly and rushed over to meet him. “Where is my wife? Is she not back yet?” He asked innocently as he looked into Natsha’s face which was filled with tears. “No, Adrian. It’s almost three days now and there is still no word from her, nor even her kidnappers,” she cried and he scoffed and shook his head in disbelief. Right now, he was lost, he was dumbfounded and he has lost his senses of reasonings. It all sounded like a Joke to him when he first heard the news of her kidnap. But right now, everything seems real as he saw the faces of the people who w
MONTHS LATER Stepping onto the balcony, she could see him sitting close to the guardrails with his eyes staring through space. He was looking so emaciated and unkept with an unshaved beard and bushy hair which had been left uncombed for the past few months. She stopped for a moment and heaved a sigh as she saw him caressing the portrait in his hand which had become his daily custom. Her heart became heavy and she sniffed as she tried to hold back her tears from falling. She walked over to him and knelt before him. “Nat,” he called with a wry smile on his dry lips as his weary eyes looked into hers. “Adrian, you need to stop. I need you to put yourself together and be strong for Junior,” she cried. He smiled and looked away from her face. “I’m strong,” he muttered. “No, you’re not. You’re losing it! Your mental health is deteriorating,” she cried as she rubbed his palms tenderly. “Tomorrow is our second anniversary. We planned to visit Dubai together to make memories,” he said w
“I’m so happy my bro is up on his feet again,” Natasha said with a smile as she helped him knot the tie around his neck. He smiled wryly and heaved a sigh. “I will be going to Abuja for an emergency meeting tomorrow,” he revealed and she smiled. “You know, hanging out with the boys really helped you a lot. You see, you should make friends,” she said. “That was what she told me some time ago," he said with a smile and she frowned. "You are talking about Alex, again,” she sighed and he smiled. “I can’t stop talking about my wife,” he said and she nodded with a smile. “Um..on the night of the remembrance, I saw you and Amos together frequently. Have you guys met before?” He asked. She froze and gulped as she walked away from him slowly. “Um..no..um..yeah..just a few couple of times with Alex. Yes..he had come visiting before Alex’s demise,” she stammered. “Hmm. I hope it’s not what I’m thinking?” He asked and she shook her head frantically. “What do you know I’m thinking?” He a