Lucas had wooed Tina for three consecutive months before she finally agreed to become his girlfriend. He was the happiest man that day and she finally agreed to have a relationship with him. They had dated for quite some time and things were going smoothly. Just when he was planning to propose to her and later open up about his identity she brought up the issue of breaking up.Lucas had thought that she was maybe pranking him until he saw her kissing his best friend and then she uttered those ugly words about him being nothing but a penniless punk.He was hurt but then he thought that it was better that way, at least he didn't get stuck with that type of woman.Lucas stripped his clothes and went to the bathroom to take a shower before resigning to the bed for the night.He has in mind calling his assistant to bring him a set of new clothes for him since he couldn't wear the same clothes the following day.He wrapped himself with a bathrobe before exiting the bathroom and immediately c
" You do know I don't agree with you on that right? I just don't want you tiring yourself." Martina said hoping her mother would change her mind." Martina! get me out if this place already." Her mother replied really annoyed now." Sure, let's go but atleast let me hold on to you for support mother." Martina said.Her mother could see her daughter was hellbent on helping her so to cut the incoming argument Short,she agreed.Holding her mom's hands, Martina supported her and they walked slowly until they reached the parking lot.A kind nurse had offered to help them carry their luggage which didn't consist of much.Martina had already hired a taxi that would bring the two of them home. The taxi driver upon seeing them opened the car door and Martina helped her mother in.She turned to the nurse and picked the bag. She proceeded to enter the car carrying the bag since it wasn't big enough to qualify being placed at the car boots.After everyone was securely seated with the seatbelt on,
" This is not the right place nor time to talk about these things Martina." her mother said sternly." When will the right time be mother. it's been years why don't you just tell me the truth. I need to understand whatever happened so I can know how to interact with my sister." Martina insisted. she was determined to extract the truth from her mother today. come whatever may,she has to hear everything from her mother's mouth." I'll tell you when we get home." her mother conceeded. She was very sure her daughter was not going to drop the matter until she spilled everything. She ofcourse understood the need to open up about her past to her daughter and clarify everything." Don't go back on your words mom, am very much interested in you and father's story." Martina said and moved to snuggle in her mother's arms." I never go back on my words." her mother assured her." see yourself, behaving like a child when you are already so old." her mother complained but still pulled her daughter
" Then what happened?" Martina asked eagerly." Be patient will you?" Her mother softly reprimanded." Your father would come every evening to the cafe and ask the manager to specifically ask me to serve him. It reached to a point all the employees in the cafe didn't bother to attend to him. He would sometimes ask me to accompany him in his table and ofcourse the manager never objected to it. What I didn't know was that he had taken upon himself to pay my salary so my duties were limited. We got to know each other but I never knew he was from a rich family since he used to dress up casually. One evening he proposed to take me out and we agreed that it was to be the following day but that day I didn't come back.My mother's health worsened and she was rushed to the ICU. I had to go accompany her in the hospital. Your father came to the cafe ready to take me out but did not find me" Her mom paused,took a glass of water,took a sip to wet her already dry mouth." At first he thought I had
Looking at her daughter's expecting face, Martina's mom continued." So when his parents came to threaten me for the second time,I had already made up my mind so I agreed. I knew that whatever decision I was making was unjust to him but I could never put the life of my child at risk. His parents then arranged a man and took pictures of me and him being intimate, ofcourse they were still human enough to not make me actually sleep with him. With the pictures as evidence, they demanded that I disappear from the city and if possible from the country. They had made it crystal clear that the moment they got caught of my presence in that city,that will be the end of my life. I used the little money I had and moved out of that city but did not leave the country. I did not have enough to escape to another country nor could I go empty handed and pregnant at top of that to another country. I rented a small house and started job hunting and finally I got a job as a Nanny to a single mother. I wor
" What are you saying mother, how can I ever blame you? If anything I have to thank you for loving and caring for me all those years. You suffered alot just to bring us to this world and suffered even more by raising me singlehandedly and that in a foreign country. I am so proud of you mother." Martina said her voice filled with gratitude.She was thankful that despite the difficulty,her mother loved and took care of her. They may not have lived a fancy life or had luxury things,but her mother ensured that she ate three meals a day,wore decent clothes and went to school just like any other child.Martina saw how her mother had worked herself to sickness just to provide for her. Although their life wasn't smooth each day,she was thankful they had each other. She didn't care about luxury,after all those were materials things but her mother gave her the most priceless and luxurious Love, mother's Love."Am glad you think that. The life I gave you might not be as good as the one your sist
Lucas finished his breakfast and decided to leave but the little woman was nowhere in sight.He knew for sure she is as avoiding him but couldn't place his finger on why though.He decided to go and knock on her door to excuse himself since he was getting late for Office.He walked upstairs and knocked lightly on her door. After a few seconds,the door was opened revealing a beauty clad in a white fluffy towel that covered the places Worth covering.Her hair was still wet and some droplets were falling on her shoulders and disappearing somewhere he wished to take a peek at. She looked fresh and edible.Controlling his thoughts that were even surprising him,he cleared his throat." I will be leaving,thanks for everything." He said and turned to leave before marina could answer him,not like she had anything to say.She just nodded her head even though she knew that he can't see that gesture.She thanked heavens that he was finally gone. Now she can prepare herself and head straight to Of
A week passed by very quickly and the time for Martina and her mother to return to country B arrived.With the help of the cab driver,they loaded their bags and headed straight to the airport.They had arrived an hour earlier to their flight departure time. Martina was excited to finally leave country B,it's not that she didn't love the place,on the contrary she liked and adored the place since it's where she had the most beautiful memories of childhood and growing up. But it was about time she went back to reunite with her family. It was the high time she went and spend quality time with her sister and catch up.Her mother on the contrary had a mixture of emotions. Yes,she was excited but she also felt nostalgic.That is the same country she grew up in, where her mother's remains were buried. It was the place that gave him happiness but also snatched it in a blink of an eye. Her feelings were complicated.After waiting,the announcement to board the plane was broadcasted and the two w