THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR: Chapter 1 – 10
WRITTEN BY: AUTHORESS MEEYAH
?CHAPTER 7?
Boss what is she doing here? The gatekeeper asked the man that took me in as soon as we all alighted from the car.
Relax! Remember I went out few days ago when she came begging for assistance? Well! She was truly in danger and I was fortunate to arrive on time. She’s been seriously dealt with before I got to the scene and was unfortunate to have lost her memory. so I’ll be allowing her to stay here till she regains it, you know we don’t know how to trace her family members… He replied
We’re not even sure if she has one, she looks nothing different from a homeless person… The gatekeeper added but I composed myself and didn’t mind his words.
Let’s just hope for the best from her… The kids said again making me cling to him the more and he tutted.
“Hey! Get a room for her” he said to one of the maids that came to welcome him. No no no! I don’t wanna go, I’ll be with you only… I said still putting on a good act. “I never knew I could be a good actress like this” I thought
If only she knew she once disrespected you and I, she would never have chosen to be with you but rather be afraid of getting punished by you. Boss you sure have a good heart… He commended and gave him a thumbs up.
I just hope I don’t regret ever bringing her to my place of living… He added before we finally headed to the main house.
I could swear with my life that i almost lost my senses when j saw our luxurious the sitting room is. We used to be okay but we were never this rich, so I’ve never been in a house this well furnished, I only see them in pictures.
I slowly took my hand away from his as I moved around slowly observing the whole room like I was truly a child of a rich man.
Is this my house? I asked the boss with a fake and innocent look.
Look! I once told you something about yourself at the hospital, remember? He said and it dawned on me that I can’t get this man to like me so easily.
Take her to one of the empty rooms and give her some clothes,j don’t think she has one… He ordered and exited the sitting room.
“Follow me” one of the ladies said and I obliged.
You can have this room and those clothes in the wardrobe. Just make sure you regain your memory back ASAP and leave because you don’t belong here. This room ought to be given to my friend that would be working here soon… She said as she eyes me before exiting the room.
The first thing i did was lock the room as I didn’t hesitate to run to the bed to experience the comfortability… Woah is this me in this type of house?
Will I truly be sleeping in this bed tonight? OMG!!! I’m so blessed. Thank you Lord… I said screaming aloud, just then I heard heavy knock on the door which made me set my head in straight immediately.
Excuse me are you okay? I heard
Yes! I am, I’m perfectly fine… I replied. “You’re a fool” I said myself for acting so carelessly. Thank God I had locked the door.
After dancing away my sorrow, I decided to enter the bathroom to take my bath. I entered and was amazed by the structure of the bathroom. “This man sure has money” I thought and entered the shower which I spent lot of time in trying to see how it works. Why is everything here so classy? This shower is way different from the one we once had at our home… I said and groaned out of frustration.
I sighed when I pressed a button and the water started running. I took my bath and changed into one of the clothes given to me and left the room.
Now I’ve got another problem. Where do I go to? I said to myself as j stood at the entrance observing the structure of the house. Why are there so many room and directions that looks similar? I said to myself again.
I walked towards the directions my heart chose though I don’t know where exactly i was passing through, I just wanna get to the main sitting room.
I was passing through one of the rooms and saw one slightly opened. As the devil would test me, I opened the door and entered the room.
Wow! This is bigger than the one given to me, and it looks like someone owns it… I thought as I walked past every angle of the room filled with different valuables.
And what on earth are you doing in here? I heard someone say from behind the knew it was the boss.
Oh! I’m sorry for being here, I was lost and this was where I found myself entering instead of the sitting room… I managed to say, but all he did was operate his phone. Get in here now!!! he yelled and I flinched, just then the lady that took me to my room earlier rushed in.
Why is this room unlocked? He asked in a yell.
I’m sorry sir, but I don’t know who cleaned it. She must’ve forgotten to lock it back after cleaning up… The lady replied
And why didn’t you stay with her till she was through with whatsoever it is she was doing? Must you always act insane, do you wanna get fired? He yelled at her
I’m..I’m..so sorry sir, I promise to be careful next time…she apologized
Now listen! Don’t you ever enter any other rooms in his house except the one allocated for you, understood? He said referring to me.
Alright! I won’t. But may I ask why you’re so worked up because I entered this room? I asked but he ignored me and left the room instead.
The girl pulled me to herself and landed a hot slap on my cheek which made me froze immediately. “How I wish I could quit acting and beat the motherfucker up”… I thought while rubbing the cheek.
Are you satisfied? For real you’re happy that I got scolded because of your reckless self, right? Now listen, I detest you and can never welcome you to this house. If you ever make me get queried because of you, I promise to make your life miserable till you beg to leave this house…she threatened and gave me a look of disgust.
And why do you hate me? Because you think I’m poor?. Oh! C’mon, it’s not like you’re rich either. If you’re, you would never be working as a house help under someone else… I replied
Did you just talk back at me? She said angrily and I nodded in affirmation.
This is just the beginning for you and I in this house… She said and stormed away, while I quickly followed.
Days came and passed, but all I could ever think of was Anita’s wellbeing. I regret ever letting myself get hurt that night I lost my phone.
The idiot man that calls himself boss won’t answer my questions. I really wanna know if he took my phone or not. I know Anita will be worried already. It’s been so long we heard from each other.
I was sitting on the chair I chose to always sit on in the compound one day thinking about my life when I saw the boss came out of the house heading towards his car.
I hurriedly ran to him. Please just answer my question and I promise not to bother you again… I said to him trying my best not to touch him, as he’s warned me not to.
“Alright! Hop in if you wanna know” he replied after much persuasion from me and I ran in without hesitation.
Where are we going to? I asked first.
is that what you want an answer to or the question you’ve been asking me? He replied
Fine! I need answer to the ones I’ve been asking you. I said
I told you already that I just decided to help you, but you were gone by the time I got to the gate.
I checked the time and saw it’s late already and too dangerous for you as a lady, so I decided to trace you and was lucky to find you just as he was about hitting you… He narrated.
Who was that? I asked in pretence.
And how am I supposed to know? He replied
Can you try to think about the past! I mean who the person could be? He asked
I’ve been trying to, but each time I do so, I develop headache instead of remembering… I lied I’m glad I have the knowledge of how hard it is for people who lose their memory.
Were you able to the man arrested? I asked hoping for a positive response but was disappointed when he tutted. “He escaped”
Is that not the man we’re talking about? He asked me as he stares keenly at a man driving a car. “Oh! Why am I even asking you. You can’t remember after all” He added.
I looked at the direction and my heart skipped in seeing his evil face even though it is sideways, I can recognize him anytime.
He is, I shouted and he gave me a questioning look.
You remember him now? He asked
No! I’m just trying to ask if he’s the one, I guess I didn’t say that with an appropriate tone.. I lied hoping he’d buy it and thankfully he did.
He turned the car immediately and followed him.
Track my car immediately and get here now!!! He ordered the person he called.
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