THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR: Chapter 31 – The End

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MATILDA’S POV
I gave him the look of disgust as I felt a strong urge of tearing him apart rise in me but I had no option than to calm my nerves down and watch the court session till it ends.

His mom gave her words and was taken to a seat which was right behind Chris because it gave me the opportunity to stare at him as much as I want with him returning the stare.

I think I was blinded by john’s kindness to have fallen in love with him instead of Chris whom I’m sure he did all these because he loves me sincerely, It’s really hard to go this far for a stranger.

I think love isn’t my thing because despite being deeply in love with John, I developed hatred for him in a flash.

My heart didn’t consider the fact that it’s been long since he had john in it.

I was jolted out of thought when the judge asked the courtroom to be silent and every became silent just as he ordered.

Some among the reporters directed their cameras at me, while some directed it at the judge as they all awaited the judge’s statement.

I hereby announce the closure of this case and the release of the accused in person of miss Matilda Robert.

The government shall compensate her for all she’s done and the acclaimed victim’s children shall apologize to her publicly right after this court session. He said and I raised my hand for the cuffs in my hands to be taken off.

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I rubbed the injury the cuff has done to my wrist.

I stood up and walked out of my seat only to be welcomed by Anita who jumped on me, making me lose balance as we both ended up on the floor.

I’m sorry I had to make you fall, you must be very weak at the moment” she apologised and we looked at each other and smiled before hugging ourselves again. “Thank you for being there for me* I said

“Thanks for staying strong for us” she replied. *Ladies! It’s time to get out of here.

People are waiting for you outside, you need to get an apology now! remember what the judge said” Chris said interrupting the moment of our rejoice.

I got up and jumped on him. “Thank you for being there for me, I owe you big” I said and cried again.

“It’s nothing dear, you have a lot to do, let’s just get out of here first” he replied and started walking towards the entrance without putting me down.

“Put me down! there are people watching us” I said but he adjusted my position and carried me properly instead.

He dropped me off at the front of the court where the press, the brothers, their parents and many other people were waiting for me.

Your apology can’t change what I feel towards you right now, I want you to bring in my settlement or I declare a strong war against you.

Remember how much torture you gave me before handing me over to the cops, that scar can never leave my heart… I said and walked away.

I hugged our doctor, Desmond, Anita’s boss, the lawyer, Chris and Anita after thanking them sincerely.

I would invite you all over to my place once I’m fully recovered.

I really wanna thank you properly and find a way of repaying you all for what you did, so please do me a favor once again by accepting my invitation… I said

“I’m sorry for interrupting, but please i’d love to invite you over to my place first” Mrs Thompson said as she got to where we’re with her husband.

I’m sorry ma’am but I have a lot to do so I won’t be able to accept your invitation… I replied

I don’t mind you coming anytime, I want my children to regret what they did. I truly didn’t train them like that and I’m really disappointed in them, so that’s why I’m trying my best to make them know the consequence of what they did… She said

Alright ma’am! I replied perfunctorily. I understand the woman’s thought and the fact that she’s sorry, but I still can’t give her the attention she wants due to what her children did to me.

“She will contact you when she’s ready to meet you, we have to go now” Chris said.

Let’s head to my mall first, I need to see how my workers have been doing without me.. I said.

Gabriel asked them to shut it down so they haven’t been working for a while they started again few weeks ago and I’m sure they have been making progress.. Anita said and Desmond shot her a glare

I understand he did that because she isn’t supposed to tell me that in this situation because it’d make me angrier but I’m glad she did and j know she’d tell me no matter what.

“It’s fine, let’s just go” I said and we all departed. I see you now behave like your boss’s daughter since she doesn’t see you as her worker anymore now that you’ve become independent… I said to Anita who followed Chris and I to my Mall.

“I guess you said that because I followed you without being scared of her getting mad at me” she replied and I nodded.

We arrived at the mall and I must confess, I loved the way I met everyone doing their job perfectly and that brought joy to my heart and I couldn’t help but shed tears of joy.

My secretary who was busy supervising her colleagues spotted me at the corner I stood and screamed her lungs out which attracted her colleagues attention and before I knew it, they surrounded me and I took turns in hugging them.

Welcome back ma’am. We all knew you couldn’t have done that and waited patiently here for your arrival.

It’s so good to see you again even though it’s not in a good state… One among them said and others nodded in assent.

I’m sorry you all had to see me in this condition too and I thank you all for being loyal to me.

Thanks for taking care of my business in my absence. I promise to compensate you all once I’m fully back… I said

Please you really need to make those brothers suffer for hurting you, despite claiming to love you.

All thanks is to Mr Chris who called us all to return to work, he really did a lot for you and we hope you’ll see him as an important person… Another person said

I was about talking when Anita walked in. Ma’am I must say,, you’ve got the best friend ever, this lady right here proved to everyone of us that she could die for you if there’s need to.

I’m Sorry to say, but She has some pinch of craziness in her… My Secretary said and she blushed

“I’ll see you all some other time, I have to go now” I said and turned to leave.

“Alright ma’am! But please don’t ever forgive those guys” they all said in unison and I smiled. “She wouldn’t dare” Anita replied them and we left finally.

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