THE MATCH MAKING

FRED'S ARRIVAL

Mr and Mrs Barnabas was set in the morning to go pick up their son Fred from the airport, They were so excited about his coming and Joy was written all over their faces.

Honey, I'm so excited and my Joy knows no bound, I can't wait to see my son Fred, am sure he must have grown into a full man by now, "Mrs Catherine said" as she smiled to her husband.

Baby, I can see how happy you are and it gives me so much Joy whenever i see you happy, Its been 5 years since we last saw our son, Since he went to Canada to study business administration, and now he has graduated, We are now the parents of a business tycoon, "Mr Barnabas said" and they both laughed.

Joy, Madam called" Yes ma " I responded"

My Son Fred is coming back from Canada today so

make sure this house is properly cleaned and tidy, Set the dinning table. Also, Prepare Fried rice and turkey, Salad, vegetables for appetizer before we arrive, I don't want to come back and meet these things undone, Do you understand? "I responded, "Yes ma" and she left with her husband.

I Quickly rushed to the kitchen to put some rice on the gas while I went back to the sitting room to do some tidying. In a short while i was done with tidying up the sitting room and i went back into the kitchen to prepare the meals instructed by my madam.

Immediately i was done, i heard the car horn and knew that they were back and i rushed to set meals on the dinning table and rushed into the bathroom to have my bath.

I put on a blue gown, combed and park my hair upwards and then rushed to the sitting room to welcome my madam son.

Welcome Fred " I greeted"

He looked at me and i saw his jaw dropped, Yes, Thank you " he said" and then he turned to his mom, Mom, who is this beautiful damsel?

what beauty? She is Joy, Our house maid said Mrs Catherine.

I turned to him and gave him a smiling face as a warm welcome.

Is the table set?? Mrs Catherine asked

Yes ma, "i said"

Alright, Take Fred's bags to his room, hope his room has been cleaned thoroughly, "she asked"

Yes ma, "I said"

I picked up the bag, and then went into the room, kept his bags and came out.

Mrs Catherine invited the family to the dining table to enjoy their meal while i went into the kitchen to have my meal also.

From the kitchen i can hear their voices, and then I heard Fred ask.

Where is Joy? he asked

She is in the kitchen, 'Mrs Catherine said"

Won't she be joining us for the meal? he said

No Fred, she will have hers in the kitchen, she said

Why?? Fred ask

Because she is a maid, Mrs Catherine replied

She doesn't eat at the dining table " Mr Barnabas said. Although i don't see anything wrong with her eating at the dinning table but your mom is against it, so lets stick to it, " Mr Barnabas added"

Thats absolutely wrong Dad, Fred said.

ENOUGH! " Mrs Catherine shouted"

I am the woman of this house and i determine who eats and doesn't eat at my dining table. okay?

No one responded.

Anyways, who prepared the meal, " Fred asked"

Its the maid, Mr Barnabas responded

Wow, she is not only beautiful but she is also a good cook, " He said"

I taught her" Mrs Catherine responded"

Ohhh someone is becoming jealous. Don't worry mom, you are the best cook in the whole wide world, " Said Fred"

Of course i am, " Mrs Catherine said laughing"

When they were done eating, I cleaned up the dinning table, washed the dishes and then retired to my room. I picked up a novel to read but couldn't concentrate. The thought of Fred and his sweet words filled my mind, he stood up for me at the dinning table, he sounded so good and innocent, Nobody has ever stood up for me for a very long time, he was not only good but also handsome.

He looked very considerate to me, What a nice guy, " I thought" I wish all men can be like him, not just men but women too and am sure the world will be a better place. I said to myself.

FRED'S POV

Why is such a beautiful girl a maid? Hold on a minute, whats wrong with me and why am i even bothered about that? Anyways, life seems not to be fair to her, she looks so innocent, Am sure she is going through a lot but despite anything she still looks so beautiful.

Dark long hair, Fair Complexion, Figure 8, Average height, white set of teeths etc

Oh my God, what am i thinking? What has this girl done to me? No, she didn't do anything to me, am the one thinking about her. why am i having thoughts about her? My God, I can't even concentrate on anything. Maybe i just have a genuine care towards her, thats all. Am a soft hearted person and its normal to feel pity towards someone in her position.

Am very tired and its late, let me catch some sleep now, i just hope i don't see her in my dreams let me not go crazy.