Destined With You

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CHAPTER 5

Sheky came back with her few stuffs in her bag.

“I’m sorry Ma’am,” Sheky couldn’t control the tears flowing down her cheeks.

“Enough! Just follow me,” Mrs. Joan instructed.

Sheky was confused, why were they heading upstairs?

“Was she going to pay her the month salary?”

“You will be staying here until you deliver, no more house chores! Will find another maid to help us with the chores,” Mrs. Joan announced.

“Huh!” Sheky was surprised.

What was going on?

Mrs. Joan left right after she was done speaking.

Sheky didn’t get the chance to say a word to her.

“I will be with you shortly,” Mrs. Joan said on the phone when she received a call from her client.

Sheky was left dumbfounded in the room.

“Good morning Mrs. Joan,” greeted the client

“Hello Bryce, how are you and the family?”Mrs. Joan asked.

“They are fine but am not!”Bryce answered.

“Hahahah.. I can tel from how you are looking, tell me what’s wrong?”Mrs. Joan teased

“Wait! Before that where is Stacy? Aren’t you here to get details about the court wedding?” Mrs. Joan questioned

“Court what?” Bryce exclaimed

“Oh s**t! You not aware? I thought your father informed you about it!” Said Mrs. Joan

“I’m not ready for this marriage! Can’t they see! I need to stay focused on work! The company’s my career and much more! Please get them to understand this whole thing!” Bryce pleaded.

“Hmmm… I understand you very well but see, your family and Stacy’s family have this collaboration and agreement which involves the company you are working so hard to make it exceptional.

If you want to keep this company as you are eager to then the only thing for you to do is accept to marry Stacy,” Mrs. Joan advised.

“Even if I don’t love her?” Bryce questioned

“Love grows, so am sure as time goes on you will love her,”replied Mrs. Joan.

“This is not fair! Why are you not taking my feelings into consideration? This really hurts, Mrs. Joan I don’t love Stacy, I don’t!” Bryce confessed.

“Shhhhh, calm down she might be on her way here, what do you think will happen to her when she hears you say this? Your father has worked hard for this and so have you, so please don’t ruin things for them.”responded Mrs. Joan.

“I don’t need the company anymore! You know that… I can take care of the family and myself without the company and am sure there are rules governing this whole thing which you are going to help me as my lawyer” Bryce replied with assurance.

“That is true but please think about your family, don’t be selfish,” Mrs. Joan concluded typing.

“ I will let you know the date and time when is fixed,” Mrs. Joan replied.

Bryce walked out without a bye.

“Drive safe,” Mrs. Joan chuckled knowing very well Bryce was disappointed.

Her mood changed after Bryce had left, Sheky’ thoughts came back to her which made her worried.

“What if she tries to get rid of the pregnancy?” Mrs. Joan thought.

She canceled her appointments with other clients and rushed back home.

Mrs. Joan was well known for her good work as a lawyer. She was very rich and had attained many awards from the government.

She was a lawyer to the prominent people in the country including the Knights family.

Bryce went back to Mrs. Joan’s office and was told she has gone back home.

He made the other workers call her several times but there was no answer.

“Fine thank you, please do me a favor check from her office if I left my phone on her table,” Bryce pleaded.

“Okay, let’s go in together since she doesn’t permit that but if is you am sure she wouldn’t be angry.”replied the junior.

Bryce knew how others were scared to approach Mrs. Joan.

After minutes of search his phone was no where to be found. He left the office.

Sheky heard the doorbell rang, she rushed downstairs and saw a beautiful young lady smelling of wealth in front of her.

“Excuse me!”the lady pushed her out of the way and sat.

“Where’s Mrs. Joan?”the lady asked.

Sheky was new to this one, could it be she is Mrs. Joan’s daughter?

“Hello, who are you and where is my mom?”

“Well explained,” Sheky mumbled

“I’m sorry she has gone to work,” Sheky replied

“Who are you?” asked the lady,

“I’m Sheky your maid,” she replied

“Oh okay, get me a glass of water,” she ordered

“Okay ma’am,” Sheky replied.

She rushed to the kitchen panting heavily.

Came back and saw the lady nowhere to be found.

“Come in,”

She peeped to see what was going on and to her surprise,

She dropped the tray …..

“Are you mad!?” The lady shouted.

Bryce was standing right in front of her.

“I’m sorry about that,” he ran to pick the tray for her.

“Are you okay?” Bryce asked.

“Errrhhmmm… yes,” she responded

“Okay, be safe and careful next time,” Bryce tapped her shoulder and went to sit.

“Where’s your mother?” Bryce asked Chantel who was angry staring at Sheky.

“Would you go get us water?” Chantel instructed

“Okay, sorry,” Sheky rushed back

Was she dreaming? Was this not the same man responsible for her pregnancy? Why was he acting as if he didn’t recognize her?

She came back to herself when she heard Chantel shout her name…

“I’m coming,” she responded.

Bryce couldn’t take his eyes of her, although he has no picture of her in his mind but her presence was irresistible.

“Here you go Sir,” she offered with a drop of tear.

“Are you okay?” Bryce asked

“Yes,”she replied

“She’s fine, stop pretending to get attention!” Chantel interrupted.

Sheky rushed for a broom to sweep the broken glass and also mop the water.

Mrs. Joan came in as she was moping

“Mom,” Chantel jumped with joy to hug Mrs. Joan.

“What are you doing?” Mrs. Joan questioned Sheky ignoring her daughter’s presence.

“Mom!” Chantel called out.

“Chantel, why are you here? You didn’t inform me you are coming.” Mrs. Joan questioned.

“Is that the reason why you should ignore me in the presence of a visitor?” Chantel cried out.

Bryce cleared his throat to prompt Mrs. Joan his presence.

“Bryce! You came for your phone?”Mrs. Joan asked.

“Go back to your room have ordered for your food,” Mrs. Joan said to Sheky.

“Who is she mom? Why are you giving her this special attention even in my presence?” Chantel angrily asked.

“We are going to talk about it later,”

Bryce just couldn’t take his eyes off Sheky.

“I need to use the washroom please,” Bryce gave a smirk.

Chantel has been admiring Bryce since their young age, she was ready to win him no matter what.

“Sheky,” Mrs. Joan called.

Sheky came from the kitchen

“Please direct him to the washroom on your way to your room,”

Sheky nodded hiding her face.

They got to the washroom,

“Have we met before?”