Flora, picked it up and took it closer to her, she answered and Yvonne asked how her day was getting on, she told her that it was getting on well and that she was waiting for her as soon as possible.
" I know girl and I will be there in some minutes", she told her grabbing her bag and car keys from the table carving her way out of the office.
Asking her friend what she yearned for her to purchase on her way to her house, Tasha said she should just bring herself there before she finishes her cuisine because if she did not see her there by the time she finished her cooking, she was going to be mad at her.
"Yes madam, I am signing out now and will be heading there straight away", she said with a smile on her face. Veering around to her maid asking her to check on the boiling pot on the stove, her phone rang again and this time it was her husband.
Instructing Flora to continue while she talked that call, Tasha walled out of the kitchen to have some privacy with her sweetheart.
Returning home that afternoon for a break, Gael was very happy and his smile could explain it all. He had just gotten the best deal ever and it was like his life was floating on water as he made his way home.
Saluting everyone that he saw on the road, he held on to the plastic bags that contained the expensive outfits that he had purchased from one of the most costly boutiques in town. Not knowing what to choose as it was all new to him, he had seemed for help from his pal and companion who had some aptitude of outfits as he was the party type.
Marco had an excellent view when it came to outfits and he was the only person that had gained Gael's trust in the whole neighborhood as he had a vision in life. Though he was scattered and a playboy, he still very much knew what his dreams and aspirations were.
Reaching his house, he saw his mother sitting on the veranda washing some vegetables as he needed to cook some. His house was not that beautiful not too big, but it was very clean and modest. The floor was clean while the frontage was cleared.
Pushing the little plank gate which serves as a fence at the entrance of the house, Gael wore a smile on his face. Beside the house on the left, was a fish pun that he loved keeping since childhood and very much makes some sales from it during his off days while on the right, was his bicycle that he used every weekend morning to go get some wood for cooking from the nearby farm.
His house was made up of two little bedrooms and a small living room with two old sofas, that his mother loved having a nap on during the day when the sun is at its peak.
" Hello mom", Gael spoke out leaving a kiss on his mom's forehead and dropping the paper bags on the ground. His mother let out a smile and asked how his day was, Gael said that it was amazing and that he was had a good offer.
"Oh really? I will like to give attention to about every detail", his mom let out in joy.
He smiled at her taking her both hands and kissing them passionately as he spoke out,
" I will give you the details but first, I need to give you this and get inside to take a good bath". Gael murmured picking up a paper bag amongst the others and handing it over to his mom saying,
"I got this for you mom, and I am sure that you will love it", his words came out finely tuned and his eyes sparkled with joy and fulfillment as his sole aim is to make his mammy happy.
Not knowing what was inside the paper bag, his mother, opened it with a feeling of emotion as to uncover what she soon had brought for her and catching a glimpse of what it contains, she could not help but let out some tears of awe.
" You bought this dress for me?", she asked still not being able to believe her eyes as the dress looked so beautiful and luxurious. Raising a question how much he had gotten it at, she looked at him and turned the dress behind and seeing the price tag on it, she screamed out in shock,
"Twenty thousand francs CFA?".
Gael bit his lower lips because he had not taken note of the price tag on the dress before purchasing it but he knew that, it was going to be big deal to her how since she was going to be thinking about him spending money unnecessarily.
Taking his mother's hand, he told her not to bother herself as things were going to be fine.
He was aware that, he could not disclose the nature of his job to her as she was not going to like it, and also, he was planning to open up a little shop for her where she could keep herself busy during the day while he works on his end, but it was risky for him to just fall about that project immediately as it was going to give room for so many questions that he was not ready to answer not because he will not want to, but so as not to lie to his mom.
" I cannot accept this dress from you son, you know that we need to manage our money to have some savings", his mother spoke out looking all worried and he could understand her because he knew that she was thinking about her health and medical but Gael assured her that she had nothing to worry about.
"I am here for you momma and I will never let anything happen to you, I promise you this".
" The meal is so tasty friend and I enjoyed every bit of it", Yvonne let out as she enjoyed the meal that her friend had cooked. Baked potatoes and chopped tomatoes sauce were her favorite and adding some ketchup by side was a live changer.
"I know you will love it", her friend spoke out.
Yvonne was glad to see Tasha as it has been a moment since they had met and had time to talk. Taking a look at her, she could admit that she was doing well for herself as always as her skin was flourishing.
" Tell me, have you finally found a man?", Tasha bombarded while lapping her spoon and rolling her eyes while taking a look at her friend. She was certain about the answer that was going to be given to her but it was better to make an effort than nothing.
"You are just trying to spoil my appetite right?", Yvonne asked giving her a long stare but Tasha shook her head as she informed her friend not to be offended with her as she was only looking out for her. Concentrating on her food, she changed the subject into something else as she asked about the business idea that she was planning to set up.
" Running away from this is not the solution darling, but I rather want you to face it".
"Why will you want is to meet up just for you to spoil my mood, Tasha?", she thundered and caught a glimpse of her eyes, Tasha could already tell that she was very mad at her. Stretching her hand to Yvonne's shoulder, she told her not to be mad and to forget about what she had mumbled as it was not important.
Glancing at her friend, she told Tasha not to bother about her and her live life as she was doing well but Tasha was not convinced as she spent all her day working. Everything about Yvonne was work, work, work and barely had time for herself or entertainment.
" I am very okay Tasha you need not worry about me and besides, I have all the riches to take care of myself", Yvonne said beating back to her plate. The debate had been cut short but Tasha knew that she had to help her friend find happiness as she could not remain lonely all her life.
"Will you be going to the gym tomorrow?", Tasha asked whole keeping a straight face bit Yvonne wondering why she had to ask her that, saw it to be quite strange as she had never loved to exercise. Nodding her head as she answered her question, she got curious and asked,
" Since when did you become interested in fitness?".
Her tongue got stuck as she could not find an answer to her question but thinking about what her doctor had told her about her weight exceeding the normal range, she had to start exercising.
Gaels first job had to begin the next day and feeling so nervous, he stood outside looking at the stars and hoping that everything goes according to plan. His heart could not stop beating in his chest but the cold breeze from the trees planted in his playground gave him a refreshing state and agreeable sanity to be able to think properly.
He left the patio to the lot looking at the people passing on the streets as he thought about his life after the deal will be done. Everything was going to change and his mother will be able to have all the things she wants in love.
Thinking of his mother and letting out a smile as her suffering was going to be over while she will be living in luxury. She was the sole reason why he had decided to accept that deal in the first place.
"All this is for you mom and daddy, wherever you are, I pray you to forgive me for this path". Turning his cranium around the neighborhood, he agreed to walk a little to take out the apprehension he was feeling inside, and just when he was about to move an inch from where he was standing, his ears moved at the sound of something.
Yes he had given attention to it right, and someone was calling his name in the dark part shredded from the street light and he could tell that it was a lady, but not knowing who it could be, he turned and asked,
" Who is there?".
The person kept on walking towards him but the face was still unknown to him, but her footsteps were well heard and confirmed to be a woman as she was dragging her legs static on the ground.
Lisa showed up herself putting on a smile and dressed in one of her seductive outfits. Keeping her eyes on him alluring, she was not the kind of lady to apologize when she had committed a fault bit rather, she will want to use her charms and beauty to lure Gael into her nest of honey.
"It's me my darling Gael, who else can visit you at this time of the night?", she whispered in his ears with her tongue licking his inner part while her voice caressed him giving a stir in his body and the vibrations could be felt deep down his veins.
Lisa, aware of how much Gael loves her, always found her way back to her after every argument and humiliation caused by her but this time it was different from the previous scenarios as he had agreed on not falling for her larks again. His attention was set on his new deal as it was his ticket out of poverty and to give his mother a rosy life.
Lisa was just going to be a big distraction to him and he was not ready to lose that because of her childish character.