Brave. Courteous. optimistic.

Episode 9

Clara's point of view

The Alarm buzzed loudly and I had no other choice than yo get out of bed. I opened my sleepy eyes as I rubbed it to make my sight clesr. I got up and yawned. I slept very late last night because i made sure i completed the novel i was reading and it was very interesting. I went to my bathroom, i had my bathe and brushed my teeth quickly. I came out and got dressed into a pink flared gown with crystal pearls designed on the edge of dress. I brushed my long blonde hair and packed it into a ponytail before going out of the room. I met Isabel in the Kitchen preparing breakfast.

"Good morning Isabel." I said as I walk into the Kitchen.

"Good morning ma. How was your night?"

" It was fine ma." I said and she chuckled.

" Please quit the ma. Taking a look at you , I'm guessing we are the same age, so just call me Clara please." I told her.

" I am sorry ma but i cant." Isabel said as she turned towards me.

"Common stop being formal. What are you cooking for breakfast?" I asked her straining my neck to try and take a glimpse of what she was cooking.

" Pancakes ma." She answered as she flip the pancake,in the pan.

"Okay. I will go wake Dabriella up. You remember we have to get them admitted in a school today?" I asked her raising an eye brow, an habit I was used to.

"Yes ma. I am done so i will serve the meal and go and wake Ria." She answered.

"Okay and also prepare yourself. You are coming along." I said getting a surprised look from her.

"Me?" She asked surprised.

"Yes, I want you to come along." I said resting my hand on the kitchen island.

"Alrigh then, I will rush things up now." she said turning back to the pancakes.

"Good." I said and walked out heading to Dabriella's room. She was in the bathroom when i came in so i just helped her pick an outfit of a blue denim skirt over a yellow top and yellow flats that i bought for her from the mall. She came out dripping wet.

"Riella, how was your night?" I asked with a smile after she greeted me.

"It was fine ma and how was yours?" She asked me cleaning her body with a towel.

"Great dear. Dress up quickly, i will be right back to comb your hair." I said getting up from her bed.

"Don't worry Mum, I can do it myself so i will join you in the dinning. Mum hope you are no longer angry with Ria?"

"No dear, i have forgiven her. I will leave you now." I said and pecked her cheeks. I walked out of her room and went to the living room. I switched on the TV and sat down to watch the morning news. Few minutes later Isabel came in.

"Ma, the kids are at the dinning waiting for you." I pretended as if i did not hear her. I just wanted her to call me by my name instead.

"Ma?" Isabel kept on calling me.

"Okay,Clara." She finally said getting the hint. I can feel her rolling her eyes.

"Yes Isabel." I answered with a sarcastic smile.

"The kids are at the dinning waiting." She said and i stood up, switched off the TV and followed her.

When i got to the dinning, i drew my chair out and sat down. We all started eating in silence. After eating Isabel, went to do the dishes and when she was done, she went to her room to change her clothes while i went to my room to do a few things. I used a white belt on my gown and applied powder and white shimmering lip gloss on my lips. I wore white flats and picked a white bag. I came out and met Ria by my door. She was crying and fiddling with her hands. A nervous side of her.

"Get out of my way Ria." I yelled at her but deep down I was shattered to see her crying.

"Mum please don't go." Her voice broke when she spoke.

"What do you want?" I asked her folding my hands beneath my breast.

"I just want to apologise. I am sorry Mum." She said and started crying deeply.

"You are sorry? You were rude to me Ria. You insulted me and was also rude to Isabel."

"I know Mum. I am sorry. She apologised still crying. I pulled her into a hug and said soothing words to make her calm down and stroked her back.

"Happy now? You should never had said those words to me yesterday. It was wrong of you to say that to your mum." I scolded her gently.

"I know mum. I was only angry because you said you would punish me." She said mincing her words.

"I am sorry but you annoyed me to say that. You know what? I think i have a Solution to the meal Problem. I said smilling at her.

" Really?" She asked with a smile on her face.

"Yes. Why dont we have our dishes twice in a week like saturday and sunday when i will be around from work?" I asked her pulling her cheeks.

"That is a good idea Mum but why dont we make it three. Friday, saturday and sunday?" She asked me and i smilled.

"Okay baby but please stop being rude and my baby looks good today." I said and she blushed with a thanks. She is dressed in yellow gown with flats. I held her hand as we both walked out. Dabriella was not in the living room so we went out to the compound. I met Isabel speaking to an unfamiliar face. She is dressed in a blue jean on peach coloured top.

"Isabel?" I called out to her. She turned towards me and started walking towards me.

"That man over there said he is here for the job of your personal driver or something. I was just doing a little interview with him." She explained and I smiled.

"That's great. If he's willing to take the job, please discuss the pay with him." I told her and she nodded. I watch her discuss with the black Nigerian man. After some minutes of talking, she came back to me to give me the feed back.

"He's hired for the same pay as me. So, when should he resume working here?" She asked.

"Right now. Its a good thing he is here. We are heading out so I think its a perfect timing." I deadpanned and she nodded before walking back to the man. I brought out my keys from my bag and walked toward them.

"Here. My name is Clara." I introduced quietly as I handed him the key to the car. I had picked it on the accord that Isabel will know how to drive probably.

"My name is Ade ma." He introduced quietly and I nodded. I pointed towards my cat and asked him to get to work.

"Good morning Joe." I said to Joe who had been watching us.

"Good morning madam."Joe greeted back and I nodded as I watch the new driver take on his job.

" Are you ready?" Ade asked as Ria released my hold on her wrist and went to Riella. They both got into the car and I did the same with Isabel.

" Where are we going ma?" Ade asked as soon as he drove out of the estate gate.

"Tophills school." Isabel answered.

"Okay." Ade said and drove towards the school.

Jayden Point of view.

I walked into a bar and sat down on a stool . I dont feel like going home now because i dont know what to do. I am tired of Nicholas Attitüde. My phone ringed and i picked it up thinking it was Jessica, Clara's bossom friend who i had called to meet me in a bar but it turned out to be James, Jane's father. I scoffed and ordered the bar attendant to give me a non acoholic wine ignoring the phone call. After about 5 missed call and James was still calling i picked up the Call.

"Hey Jayden! I have been calling you but you have not been picking my call, why?" His voice said over the phone.

"You should know I was busy then. So why are you calling me?" I asked sarcastically, knowing why he called.

"Actually I want to ask of my daughter. How is she?" He asked concerned evident in his voice.

"She is fine." I answered.

"Okay then. Please tell her i miss her." He said again his voice full of regret.

I" will do that. I am hanging up now." I said wanting to hang up when his voice stopped me.

"Jayden how are you doing?" He asked me.

"Why are you asking and why do you care to know how i am doing?" I asked him, my voice filled with anger.

"Can't I ask my daughter's mother how she is doing again?" He asked me and i scoffed.

"The last time i checked, you lost that right. You have loosed the right to ask me that! When i was your wife, you never cared nor ask me all this you are asking me now. You treated me like a s*x slave, you hit me at times so why are you now concerned about me?" I lashed out to him angrily.

"Listen Jayden, I know that and i am so sorry about that. I regret it all and I am sorry but please just listen to me, i still love..... He was saying to me when i cut in.

"No, you dont love me and you never loved me. James dont ever call me to discuss this with me. Only call me when you want to speak to your daughter and when you see i did not pick up your call dont keep calling repeatedly. Good night Mr James." I said and hung up not waiting to hear his stupid talks. I gulped down the remaining wine in my glass and dialed Jessica number who picked on the first ring informing me that she was on her way. I dropped my phone down on the counter and picked up the glass after filling it with wine. I was boiling with anger. One from Nicholas threats and two from James.

"Hey Damsel! You are so beautiful you know. How much for a night." A disgusting handsome looking man from nowhere said to me using his hands to trail my body. I laugh out. He is probably thinking I'm drunk. He should just stop this before I break his bones.

"Mr, you just leave me alone now and let me be on my own." I warned with a strict voice.

"Oh! Common, who would resist a handsome guy like me. I really need you and you are beautifully endowed. Just name your price and by the way if u dont know me, I am Kelvin Smith owner of Smith industries. He said holding my wrist dramatically. His hand begins to caress my waist and I scoffed. I said nothing and continued sipping my wine.

"Seriously, you would not give me a reply? Tell me your worth and i will give you. I can afford anything you know." He whispered as he moved his mouth closer to mine, almost kissing me when suddenly I flipped him over and he landed on the floor creating attention from every corner.

"Do i look like a w***e to you?" I asked angrily holding his neck but then I noticed three guns were pointed at my head and a hold on my neck giving me a shock.

"What the hell?" I scoffed angrily.