NO HARM IN TRYING

“Where is that lazy boy. Doesn’t he know what time it is, shouldn’t he be here cleaning the dining room” Aunty Sarah kept shouting as she walk to the maids quarters. Throwback “You dare not bring any bastard child home. How could you get someone else pregnant when I am still here. What do you think our kids will think about you “ Sarah’s husband (Mr Fredrick Ansah) is a surgeon and a good man. He was on duty one night when a mother of a new baby boy passed away. After careful consideration Mr Freddie decided to send the baby home so he and his nuclear family will take care of him. His colleagues didn’t want to have anything to do with the baby. Much to his surprise, his wife rejected the baby without giving it a second thought. She thought her husband cheated on her and got a woman pregnant. Mr Freddie was not happy but he still kept the baby and asked the house helps to take care of the baby. “You know I love you and won’t do anything to hurt you, just give me the chance to explain myself “ mr Freddie was pleading with his wife. “ I don’t want to hear any lies so leave me alone” Sandra said whiles crying. Mr Freddie left her to cry and decided to explain everything to her after she has calmed down. In the remaining days Mr Fredrick’s ones happy family became chaotic. There is always a fight going on between his wife and himself. They have three children twin boys called Elisha and Elijah. They are at the age of six and a little baby girl who is three years old. She is called Deon. They love their mom so much that they even hated the new baby because their mom hate him. There was no peace in the house. Sometimes,Mr Fredrick gets frustrated when he close from work and is about to go home. Thinking about the drama he is going to face at home, he takes on his colleagues shift and work overtime just to avoid drama. The head maid and her assistants kept taking good care of the baby just as instructed by their boss. “ Maria!, Maria!!, Maria!!!” “Yes madam!” Maria responded while hurrying over to the hall. “Please called me “ Maria said to Madam Sarah. “Yes, where were you when I was shouting your name” Madam Sarah was angry and started questioning Maria. “Sorry, ma’am. I was putting the baby to sleep”. “Kpaaaa” “how dare you not answer me when I call you because of some bastard” Aunty Sarah slapped Maria and asked her. Maria is the head maid and also the oldest maid in the house. Maria was dumbfounded. She has never been treated like this before but she couldn’t do anything because she is working for them. She silently bowed her head and said “ I am sorry, I won’t repeat that mistake again “ “You better not or you will be fired” “Yes, ma’am “ “Now, go and make me a fruit salad “ “Okay, ma’am “ Maria left there silently. There was a tense atmosphere. Every worker made sure not to step on Sarah’s toes. Sarah is an Estate manager so she sometimes work from the house. ECO company, it is owned by Sarah’s dad. ECO company is one of the best real estate companies in the country which is selling at a higher price. The townhouses, apartments, condominiums, hotels and others that is owned by the company is worth the price. They are classy, neat and also has a peaceful environment. Sarah mostly work from the house because of her children. She is an amazing mother to the children. “Madam, please your fruit salad is here” Maria politely told Sarah before placing it on the accent table. “Now go and prepare dinner, the kids will be home soon” “Okay ma’am “ Maria responded and left there quickly to avoid any other drama. Maria went to the kitchen to give out orders to the house-helps to start diner. After she left to the baby boy’s room to put him to rest before carrying out her task. “Ring ring ring” “Hello, father ” Sarah’s grandpa the most respected in the family called her. “How are you” “I am fine, father . How is your health “ “I am doing well” “ Glad to hear that. Please is there anything you would like to discuss with me “ “I wanted to tell you that I came to discuss a business deal with a client around your place so I will be passing by for dinner “ Sarah was surprise and also anxious because her father will be angry at her when he finds out how bad the relationship in her nuclear family is. “O....of.....of course, you can come here anytime you want, father“ “Are you okay, you sound a bit off right now “ “ I am fine just a bit tired “ “Alright then, make sure you have enough rest before dinner “ “Okay father“. POV; Communication and understanding are key in situations like these.