THE REJECTED GIRL : EPISODE 1 – 10
EPISODES 8
SAME DAY* 6:40 PM
THE ARMSTRONG MANSION*
Jericho was in his room thinking of what happened earlier, he won’t want to get involved with Franklin, he has decided to stay away from anything that will get him in trouble but seeing Franklin with that girl makes him think otherwise
She’s so innocent that he wouldn’t blame her for not seeing through Franklin’s eyes and knowing that he is filled with ev’l
He wouldn’t deny the fact that he was disappointed when she chooses Franklin over him, she said that. Hey were friends and yet she chooses Franklin instead
Many things runs into his mind as he couldn’t help but wonder why he was thinking to do much Because of her, he decided to mind his business and stay away from them
He was still lost in thought that he didn’t notice when his mother Open his door and come in, she went over to help and hugs him from behind
He came back from his imaginary word and looked at his mother
“Mom,” he called seeing the way she was holding him tight
“My baby, how are you doing today?” She asked still hugging him
“Mum, am not breathing,” he said slowly
Oh, am so sorry baby, I was carried away by everything that i ….” She started crying
“Mum it’s already, have told you several to stop worrying too much, I will overcome this,” he said and hugged her this time
“Am baby,” she whispered and brings out a document she came with
“What’s that?” He asked curiously
“Take it and see for yourself,” she replied and gave it to him
He opens it and sees that it’s a company document and it has his name on it, wait… He’s the CEO of the company, the third richest company in Paris
His father’s company is fourth and the one his mother gave him came third, he was beyond shocked that he didn’t know what to say
“It’s yours now,” she said calmly
“But how?” He whispered still shocked
“I have been saving the money to buy that since you were 5, I saw how your father treated you different and cherish Franklin, I know that a day will come when he will make Franklin the CEO of Armstrong’s group of companies and not so si I bought the company of your 12th birthday”
“I was afraid he might take over if I give it to you that’s why I kept it and hired people to manage it, now that you are 25 you can have it,” she explained
“Oh, mummy I love you so much,” he said with teary eyes
“I will do anything to make you happy baby, I love ten minutes more,” she replied and they hugged each other
He started crying
“Don’t cry, you will never be a delivery boy again or an errand boy for your father and your brother, ” she added pelting his head
He was about to reply when his father opened the door
“Are you having an affair with my wife?” He asked cos they were still hugging
“Armstrong!!!” His mother’s called
“Listen, boy, if I see you hold my wife like that again I will kll you,” he said and went over to his wife
“Armstrong, his my son, when did it become a crime for a son to hug his mother,” she asked angrily
“He’s not my business so I will not anger that,” he said and made to touch his wife but she pushed his hand away
He bent down and carried her in his arms, before walking out of the room, he stopped at the door and put her down then went back into the room
He sIapped Jericho immediately after he got to him before walking out
The sIap didn’t bother him, he quickly took the documents and smiled
THE REJECTED GIRL : EPISODE 1 – 10
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THE NEXT DAY* THE MARS FAMILY*
Anna rang the doorbell and Mrs. Mars opened the door
“Good day, Mrs. Mars,” she greeted politely
“Oh, Anna, how are you?” Mrs. Mars asked
“Am fine thank you,” she replied calmly
“How are your parents?” Mrs. Mars asked
“They are fine, they send their greetings,” she replied with a smile
“Honey who’s that?” Mr. Mars Glassman asked
“It’s Anna, she’s here for Veronica,” Mrs. Mars replied and let Anna in
“She’s in her room,” Mrs. Mars added
“Thank you ma,” she replied and went upstairs
A few moments later
She came with Veronica all dressed up
“Are you two going out?” Mrs. Mars asked
“Yes mum, she said I forget to get the costume for the upcoming program next week,” Veronica replied
“Alright honey, don’t come back late,” her mother replied and they left
“I love you mum,” Veronica shouted by the door
“I love you too sweetie,” Mrs. Mars replied
THE REJECTED GIRL : EPISODE 1 – 10
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