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The next morning, Natasha woke up to a surprise from her sister, Naya Williams who was not in town.
Naya lives with her husband in Bridgetown, Connecticut City and she had come into New York for a deal. After her presentations the day before, she came to visit the family she has in town
Tasha was so happy to see her. Her family members were so distant from her and she only saw them at occasional intervals.
She has three siblings. The four of them survived their mother who died many years ago. Even after their parents death, The Baltimore's did not suffer. Their parents were financially okay and there were lots of insurance on their education and wellbeing. It was Left for them to cater for their future by acquiring a good education.
When Tasha got pregnant four years ago
, their maternal aunt had disowned her. Aunt Margaret had called her a w***e who did not take her life serious.
Even though aunty Margaret lived close to her,Tasha doesn't go visiting her, she also never ask of Tasha.
Growing up, Tasha has always been tagged the bad girl. Her own mother never protected her and always listened to whatever aunt Margaret was saying. Her father had died when she was five. So her mother and aunty Margaret raised her.
She remembers those unbearable days in aunty Margaret home. They always go to her house in weekends. Then aunty Margaret will talk her down and even starve her sometimes for doing nothing.
The only person that really got her back then was her big elder brother, Jayden. He would help her with the things she struggled with and encourage her to be herself.
Jayden is in Paris with his family. He is a skilled construction engineer and he has a big construction company in Paris.
Naya hugged Tasha as the two were so happy to see each other. Aiden is still in his room sleeping.
“ You look so lean, haven't you been eating?” Naya asked assessing her.
“Of course I have been eating, just that I lost my job and I have been trying to find a new one” Tasha replied.
“You look so beautiful” Tasha commended her sister.
“Of course, my husband takes care of me and my children. I have a good job and my children feel the love of their parents everyday. I am blessed “. Naya said smiling.
Tasha felt hurt. Why does she think Naya was throwing words at her.
“Yeah, I'm so happy for you” Tasha said.
“Why do you still live in an estate. You should tell Declan to buy a mansion for you and Aiden. No one lives in an estate anymore” Naya said.
“We are actually comfortable in here, we like it here” Tasha said. What is Naya driving at?
“It's nothing like my own back in new York. Oh you should see my house. It is the best in our area. It definitely cost a arm and a leg but trust my husband.. he is capable. Naya spewed on.
“That is nice. Do you want some food. I just woke up, let's go to the kitchen” Tasha offered. To be honest, she was tired of Naya's boasts and show offs.
“My bad, I have a flight to catch in thirty minutes. I have to pick up a DIOR bag my husband ordered for me in town. I have to go now” Naya said and hugged her.
“My love to Aiden when he wakes up. Tell him I have missed him” she added and opened the door.
Outside was a purple rolls Royce car packed beside Tasha's ageing Toyota Corolla.
“Bye, Tasha.. I will call you” Naya squealed as the driver sped out of the compound.
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