Chapter 4
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You escaped so easily ?Rebecca asked
Yes. like I said, it was a miracle" she replied sharply
A short silence stepped in .
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me until I spotted the road, but by then I already became too weak that was how I passed out" she concluded with a sign
Thank goodness .....but were you touched? gift asked and looked down at her legs ..
No no , they didn't do anything to me she replied but what could be the reason for kidnapping you in the first place? dad asked
It's possible they needed a ransom, Rebecca replied
But why did they let her go so easily ,gift said .
Will you be able to recognise them if you see them ?
Guys please, I chipped in
I think we should give her a break
The most important thing is she is back and safe, I don't think we should rack our brains over any other thing instead we should be grateful that she's back
Maybe after a week or so you guys can go ahead with the questions .
They all kept quiet for a while probably trying to digest what I said
So Bella, I called
Do you think you are strong enough to go home ?
Yes she smiled
We arrived home hours later and Bella kept gazing around the house
Dad had already gone to the office and we were left with the securities Dad sent to secure us.
I'm so glad you are home Bella. You really scared the hell out of me, Rebecca said
You should have seen her ,she was crying and socking on her pillow like a baby, I think you need to wash that pillow it went through a lot yesterday night HAHA gift said and Rebecca rolled her eyes
What did you expect me to do?
She's my little sister .It was like I couldn't do anything ,Rebecca replied
I'm fine guys I'm sorry for getting you guy scared ,I'm here now
Bella , peace called
What would you like to eat?
Well in the house, I'm like the second mum after mum died. I decided to take all the responsibilities, it wasn't tiring because I was doing it for the people I love .
Anything will be fine ....but for now please take me to the room I need some rest ,she replied
O ...okay come on then, peace said and we all climbed the stairs together heading to our room ..
In a short time ,we were there
Welcome home Bella ,gift said
As we walked into the room .
"Yeah thanks Bella replied lowly her eyes were going round the room
She walked slowly as she sat on gift bed
" Hello" , that's my bed.
What is wrong with you gift? We share our bed don't we? I asked and she rolled her eyes with a "yeah "okay Bella
I will go get you something to eat , peace said and the girls left the room
I prepared something nice for her and she ate.
Later that evening ,
Dad got back and it was time for dinner
Go wake Bella up, tell her it's time for dinner
I want to talk to my daughter ,dad said
Okay Dad, let me get her
After some minutes, Bella was at the dining table we all sat down and prayed
It was time to ditch the food .
How are you feeling my dear ? Dad asked
I'm fine dad.
That's nice ,he said
Oh that reminds me ,have you tried calling leo ? he was really scared that night, peace said
Yes he was .try checking up on him ,gift replied
That will be later,
I have a favour to ask....
Okay ...what is that ?
Can I have my own separate room? Bella asked
We all turned and looked at ourselves in shock ..
Why do you need a separate room ?
Please dad ,she pleaded...
But why? Bella ,I mean we have shared the same room since when we were kids
so why the sudden change ?gift asked confused
Bella is there something wrong? Rebecca asked
Please just don't take it the wrong way, I'm fine ....okay ....
I just need some space ,she said .
Some space from us ?rebecca asked
What is wrong ?
Girls!!Dad cut in and we all turn to look at him
I think we should all give her some space. maybe ,she has a personal reasons and perhaps in time she will come back to you guys, but for now let's just give her some space
It was shunning and neither of us could say any other thing to each other
Fine !if that's what she wants ,gift rolled her eyes and left the table
Come back here and finish your meal, dad said
No dad ,I need my own space
She left angrily ....
We ate our meal silently ...
Come with me Bella ,let me show you to your new room ..
"Thank you dad" she replied and left the dining table .
we went to our room ,
What the hell was that? Is Bella trying to avoid us? Rebecca said
I don't know what is wrong with her.
we have been sharing the same room since we were kids, gift said
Well I guess there's a first time for everything, peace said
Next-morning
peace knocked softly on the door for quite a long time before getting a reply
Come in , she said
I pushed the door and met her still lying on the bed.
I can't believe you are still asleep Bella, I chuckled and went to sit on the edge of the bed
Well I am so tired she yawned and rolled on the bed
Well wake up sleepy head. you can't be sleeping by this time won't you get dressed for school
I don't want to go to school , i replied
Really?
Yes. I don't think I'm really ready for that
Okay then ,Dad said if you don't want to go to school I shouldn't force you .since you said you don't want to then let's go out
Out?
Aren't you going to work ?
I took this week off...
How about the girls?
Rebecca took this week off but no reply coming from gift
I guess she still shocked from yesterday's drama ...
What was that all about? Why do you think you want a separate room?
I just need space, that's all ,nothing personal ....
Ok if you say..
So breakfast is ready .so ,come on ,let's go downstairs to eat
Of course! She replied happily and jump out from the bed ....I'm so hungry
I paused and shut her a stare..... since when has shy Bella become this playful?...
We walked downstairs together and met everyone eating ..
"Hi guys" good morning dad ,she greeted
Good morning baby ,daddy replied
Awwn my angel is looking so happy today ,Rebecca replied
she smiled and took a seat close to gift
So, how was your night ?Dad asked
it was the best she replied ...
Oh really ?it was the best .so now sleeping in a separate room is the best right ?gift asked
Come on! gift just let her be. dad replied
So what are we having for breakfast ?
she asked ignoring gift as she looked down the table
She took a plate and spoon and started dishing out what she wanted
She put in some noodles ,plantain and egg
We watched in surprise as she settled comfortably and began eating from her plate attacking the noodles first
Bella?I called in surprised and she looked at me ,mouthful
You now eat egg ?i asked
What are you talking about? they've always been my favourite"she replied and took in more of it
"Your favourite ?"gift pondered
"When has eggs been your favourite? you always detested them"
Really? Are you kidding me?She stopped and asked.
Well, the truth is, I have always been pretending. Egg has always been my favourite, she replied and continued eating
My sisters and I looked at each other and scoffed .
After a while we were all done with breakfast and all hurried upstairs to get ready to leave.
Since Bella was now having her own room .She had to dress up separately while my sisters and I dressed up in our room.
Aren't you coming ?gift, Rebecca asked
No,I'm not
Why is that? peace asked
I don't feel like it .
Come on, are you still mad at what happened yesterday? she had her reasons so let her be, peace said
I'm not mad at her. fine she made her decision but I just want to stay at home, nothing personal.
Okay. If you say so, Rebecca said and she rolled her eyes
" Has anyone noticed a little change in Bella ?Rebecca asked
As we applied makeup on our faces
"Yeah--- actually, she's now a little less shy, Rebecca said
Well it's a good thing right .we all wanted her to be bold , peace said
Orrrr maybe she's trying new things with her family ,Rebecca replied
Hmm it's weird ,gift said
"Come on, Rebecca are you done ?We are running late . let's go"I stood up with my bag
Ok! guys have fun without me. Byee ,gift said
I and Rebecca left the room .
Bella's room was at the same line with ours,So.when we got outside, we checked if we could see her coming out from her room
And when we checked we did see someone coming out from her room-----is Bella?
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