??THE GARDENER’S DAUGHTER??
?{NO GREATER LOVE}?
Written by Sylvia Adaobi Peter ??
?? EPISODE TWENTY FOUR ??
?SARAH ?
I knew I couldn’t… Not yet.
Not when Vicker is still very confused.
I made him sleep off before gently stepping out of the room.
Outside the door, I met the w!tch.
I tried walking past her but she held my hand.
“Thank you for bringing Vicker home but you know that’s all.” She said glaring at me.
I looked at her and yanked my hand off her hold. “Why don’t you just let me be?” I asked her.
“Really? You want me to let you be? Then let my son be too.
Don’t you get it? You guys aren’t on the same level at all. You live in two different world.
Now let me tell you something that’s gonna shock you to your bone marrow. ” She said and I glared hard at her, wondering what she wanted to say.
“Someone who’s gonna bring more profit to the family business has been betrothed to Vicker from childhood.
Let me tell you something my sweet darling, you are only wasting your time with Vicker.
He belongs to someone else, someone who’s worth him! Not some Gardener’s daughter! ” Mrs McDonald said into my face.
I was shocked at the news but I didn’t let her see my shock.
“I’m gonna leave your son but you must promise never to try hurting me again. ” I said trying to sound brave.
She gave me a sweet smile. ” Exactly what I’m talking about too. I’m never gonna think about a nuisance like you if you stay clear of my son. ” She said and I walked out.
I got inside our little room and muffled my cries with a pillow.
Rosetta was the only one in the room cos Joana already returned home in the day.
I tried being so silent but just couldn’t. Rosetta woke up instantly.
“Hey…. Are you okay?” She asked softly, sitting beside me.
Rather than responding, I hugged her and wept on.
“Come on, Sarah…. That enough. What happened?” She asked, patting me on the back.
“Rosetta… Sometimes I wonder if I’m being so unfortunate.” I started, with deep hatred in my eyes.
” Come on… Stop that. Why would you say that? ” Rosetta asked.
” Mrs McDonald….. I don’t know why that woman hates me so much. Is it because we are poor?
Why can’t she just let me be with the one I love? Now… She’s telling me Vicker has someone he wants to marry just for the business? ” I asked and cried.
It wasn’t really my thing to cry but that news really hurts like h*ell.
Rosetta breathed in and hugged me instead.
“Let’s convince dad. I don’t think I can stay here anymore. I wanna leave …. I can’t stay here anymore. ” I cried on my sister’s shoulder.
” Oh Sarah…. ” Rosetta whispered and hugged me more tightly.
After crying so much, I finally fell into an uneasy sleep.
? VICKER ?
I woke up with a slight headache and groaned as I sat up in bed.
What happened last night?
How did I got home?
Then memories came, rushing back. How I got drunk and how Sarah brought me home.
I got down from bed and went into the bathroom.
I came out few minutes later to see my phone ringing.
It was Doris, telling me my presence was needed at the office.
After receiving the call, I went into Dad’s room and saw the doctor already there.
“How’s he doing?” I asked, going nearer to look at dad.
“He’s coming up gradually but it’s gonna take a little time before he’s gonna finally get back on his feet. His blood pressure is dangerously still high. ” The doctor said and I sat down beside dad with a sigh.
I was looking at his face when mom joined me. “He’s gonna be fine. All you have to do is take up the responsibilities and move on son. ” Mom said placing her hand on my shoulder.
I nodded and moved away. I was about going out of the room when mom called me back. ” We are having an important visitor today. Get ready to welcome her. ” She said.
Without a response, I left the room and went back to my room and dressed up.
I went downstairs and walked towards my car.
That minute, Sarah came out of the house. We stood looking at each other.
She looked away and went back into the house.
I sighed and got into my car and zoomed out of the compound.
? SARAH ?
Later in the day, after running errands around the house Joana came visiting.
The three of us sat in the bedroom, discussing.
“I can’t stay here anymore, Joana.” I suddenly said in the middle of a joke.
My sisters looked at me. “Sarah, is everything okay? You look gloomy.” Joana said.
I nodded. ” I won’t deny it, Jo…. I’m not fine. I just wanna leave this house” I replied again.
I badly wanted to leave Vicker’s house so I won’t get to see him everyday, and at the same time… Avoiding him.
It’s gonna kill me.
” So… Where do you intend to stay?” They asked.
“Can I stay with you Joana?” I asked her looking into her eyes.
Joana was silent. “Is that what you want?” She asked with a smile.
I smiled back. “Please…. Yes! If your husband is not gonna mind. ”
Joana shrugged. ” No. He’s not. He will be glad to have you around. ” Joana replied and I breathed in, happy that I’m not gonna go back to Tan and become an a$$assin.
Few minutes later, I began packing my clothes. Leaving Vicker’s house would reduce the hurt in my heart.
Few hours later…… ??
I was pulling my bag of clothes outside the house, getting ready to leave with Joana when the security opened the gate and a strange car rolled in.
I watched on, wondering who it was. The driver’s door opened and a smart looking man came down and hastily went round to open the passenger door.
He did and I watched a beautiful girl of my age step out of the car. She dressed so cutely with her curvy brown hair.
I stared on as she stood, looking all over the compound.
She turned and our eyes met. Her hair had a nicely cut bangs at the front end.
Without saying anything to me, she dramatically turned and walked to the main of the house.
I stared on.
Who is she??
? VICKER ?
I arrived home late in the afternoon after sorting out some issues at the office.
I got out of the car and noticed another strange car in the compound.
Did mom ordered for a new car? I asked myself as I walked into the house.
I met mom sitting in the living room and smiling happily at me.
“Son! Thank God you are back!” She said standing up to greet me.
” I will be in my room.Tell them to make me something. I’m hungry.” I said casually and walked to the stairs.
” Oh yeah! Your room!” Mom said and I wondered why she was smiling.
Once I got in front of my door,I knew someone was inside.
And who is it?
With a slight frown,I walked into my room.
And I was right, someone was inside my washroom.
The door opened and a girl stepped out,half naked.
I was startled. And more shocked when I saw her face.
“Kimmie?” I gasped.
She smiled sweetly at me. “It’s me.”
“Kimmie… what… what… are you doing here? What are you doing in my room?” I gasped again.
Mom barged into the room, clapping.
” Oh, it’s a blessing you guys know yourself already. Vicker, meet Kimmie.
Your wife to be. ”
I laughed. ” Excuse me?”
” You heard me right. I bet your father didn’t tell you about it but she’s betrothed to you.” Mom said again .
I felt like going crazy. “You are joking mom. This must be a joke!” I yelled and stormed out of the house straight to see Sarah. Maybe we could just run away together and never return.
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Vicker’s mom is bent on destroying them!! ??
Is she gonna succeed??
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