THE UNWORTHY HEIRESS

FREAKY FRIDAY

“Hey my love…I bought you some food…you must be so hungry by now!” She exclaimed, no response.

“Babe?” She called out but was met with another silence.

“You have just a minute to explain the meaning of this?” Ethan said, trying to suppress his anger.

He handed her the phone and she saw the alert message from Steve.

She knew she had to tell the truth. “Baby?…I can explain, it’s not what you think ... .I was waiting for you to come back so I can tell you everything.” She said in fear.

“Did you steal?” He asked.

“No babe…I would never do that..listen?” She said softly.

“Then what is this…give me a goddamn answer!!!” He shouted.

“Steve!…Steve gave it to me!” She answered.

“Who the hell is Steve!….wait!…you’re cheating on me…Jesus Christ!!” He shouted.

“Babe calm down…I met Steve here in the club house one night…and we started dating.”

“Babe…I’m doing this for us…I don’t love him, it’s you I love…he’s a rich target babe.”

“This is our chance to better our lives and achieve our dreams!” She said, moving close to him.

“How long has this been going on?” Ethan asked in tears.

“It just started recently…it’s not even up to a month…babe I’m sorry…I’m doing this for us.” She said, in tears.

“I just want us to be okay babe…I want to put an end to our sufferings…I want us to have our own family one day, forget our past and live our best life.”

“We can’t keep letting people take advantage of us…imagine, if piper hadn’t rescued you, you’ll still be stuck in that f*****g prison.” She added.

“But it’s not my fault is it?…I’m trying so hard to make money for us…this is too much for me to handle!” He said, crying.

“I’m sorry babe…I love you…I want you not him…I’ll never forget how you rescued me otherwise, I won’t be alive today.”

“See babe, enough of us giving out our kind hearts to people only for them to crush it.”

“Steve is our only hope babe… he doesn’t love his wife, that’s why he’s cheating…I just have to pretend that I’m in love with him and dupe him.” She said softly, sitting closer to him.

“Are you sleeping with him?” Ethan asked, indicating a change of tone in his voice.

“Ehm…No..I…yes I slept with me.” Lucy stuttered.

“Damn it!!!” Ethan screamed. “I guess I'm not a man…I’m weak…I don’t have what it takes to be a man, that's why my woman is sleeping with someone else!!” He cried.

“Baby no….it’s all on me not you, I’m sorry!” She begged.

After a while, Ethan was calm but still not talking so also was Lucy she had to give him some space but it’s killing her inside, she wants to know his opinion.

“Baby… what are we going to do, if you want me to stop it, I’ll do it right now!” She said softly.

There was another silence. “You’re right…this is our only chance right now…Do it!” He said slowly after thinking about the benefits they could get from this.

“Thank you baby!” She said, hugging him tightly for a while.

“So what’s the plan now?” She asked. “Carry on with the game for now…when it’s time to strike, I’ll let you know.” He said.

“Okay…he sent me 5 million and I’ve sent it to your account now…you are the man, you should be in charge of the money.” She said, holding her phone to make the transfer.

“I need to rest now…does anyone know I'm around except from sassy?” He asked.

“No I don’t think so…have you seen sassy?” She asked.

“Yeah…she came in a while back and she left.” He replied.

“Okay…I’ll let you get some rest now…I love you!” She said, giving him a kiss and left the room.

Susan sat down in her office thinking about all that had happened in her home.

She came home last night hoping to see Steve but he kept coming home late and by that time, she had already slept.

Suddenly, she was interrupted in her thoughts by her friend Stella.

“Hey boo!…how are you doing?” She shouted happily but was shocked to see her friend moody.

“Hi Stella…I’m fine, how are you too?” She said sadly.

“Urghh…here we go again…it’s Steve again right?” She asked angrily.

“Yeah…but..”Susan answered. “No, no,no buts…you know what, let's go have some fun.” Stella shouted, holding up her hands in the air.

“I’m sure Steve is also having fun wherever he is right now…you should also get one…you’re too young to be diagnosed with depression!” She continued.

After giving it her thought, she decided to agree. “Alright let’s go!” Susan said.

“Look baby girl…if you feel like having a break from everything; job, home etc. you can come spend time with me in my house.”

“You can also bring your son; Micheal, after all, you’re human and not a machine!” She exclaimed.

“You’re so funny…thanks buddy!” Susan, “but where are we going?” She asked.

“Don’t worry, just follow me…I promise I won’t exchange you for money!” Stella said, jokingly.

“Gosh!…you’re such a handful!” Susan said, laughing.

And with that, Susan quickly packed up her bag and her car key and followed Stella as they exited her office.

“Don’t worry, let me drive the car.” Stella said. “Alright…as you wish.” Susan said, handing her keys to Stella.

“I saw a new clubhouse on my way to your office…it’s far but I think we should try it out.” Stella said while driving.

“Okay as long as it is safe!” Susan said.

Soon, they got to their destination; it was a new clubhouse called “the hut.”

“Wow…the name is kinda weird…I just hope it’s not boring.” Susan said as she sighted the signage in front of the building.

“Come on, let’s go in.” Stella said, highlighting from the car.

Soon, they entered the clubhouse and were met with several noises, dancers…

Susan noticed they were all smiling, singing happily, their laughter was strange to her.

It felt genuine but it’s been long since she laughed so hard like that with the one she loved most.

She saw different people and their partners, dancing happily in a romantic position. Slowly, her mind began to drift away.

“Hey!” Stella said, tapping her shoulder. Suddenly, she jolted.

“We’re here to have fun and not for you to be thinking…come on!” Stella shouted amidst the noises.

“Alright I’ve heard you…I was just admiring the place!” She lied.

“Hey, can you bring some wine to our table please?” Stella asked a waiter who was passing by.

“Okay ma’am….I’ll be right back.” The waiter replied, making his way to the bar stand to get their orders.

In a minute, the waiter brought their wine. “Thank you.” Susan said.

“This is so good…it’s been a while!” Susan said, after taking her first sip.

“Yeah…you’ve been missing out a lot, we the singles have been enjoying it!” Stella screamed in excitement.

“Good for you tho!” Susan said, laughing. “Let's dance…come on!” Stella said, pulling Susan up for a dance.

“Yeah…yeah…I woke up in Chris Brown's body ... .somehow this s**t turned into freaky Friday!!!” Stella kept screaming.