the offer
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CHAPTER 22*
*Title: The Offer*
*Maria POV*
*In Shivaay Residential*
I entered Madam’s room and felt her presence immediately. But unfortunately, she wasn’t here with me.
I miss her.
She’s the only person who can control our boss, and he hasn’t even noticed it yet. Now she’s not here anymore, and the house is so lonely without her. I miss her so much.
So I cleaned her room. After that, I went to buy groceries. The house had gone back to the way it was before. Cold. Perfect. Empty.
So I told one of the drivers to take me to the grocery shop.
*On Pristage International School*
*Writer POV*
You could see Katrina and her parents, with bodyguards surrounding them as if they were about to go to war. They were heading to the Principal’s office.
“Good morning, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson,” The Principal greeted them as they shook hands.
“You may have your seat,” he said to them.
“Good day, sir. I’m here to pay my daughter’s school fees.”
The Principal was confused when he heard ‘daughters’. He only knew of Katrina as their only daughter.
“Hm. *Cristilla* Jackson is also my daughter. My brother’s daughter is also known as my daughter, right?”
“Yes, of course. The blood of Jackson flows in her vein.”
They chatted for a while before making the payment. Then Katrina headed to her class.
After that, they requested to have a word with Cristilla.
The Principal picked up the telephone.
“Call *Cristilla* Jackson,” he said.
Within 15 minutes, *Cristilla* came in.
“Good day, Sir and Ma,” she greeted. “Uncle. Aunty. Good day, Principal.”
“Ehmm, *Cristilla*, can we have a little of your time?” they requested.
*Cristilla*, who was wondering what they were about to bring on board, said, “Sure, why not.”
So the three of them stepped out of the Principal’s office and headed to the garden. They sat on one long chair.
Although *Cristilla* found it uncomfortable sitting with them.
“So *Cristilla*, me and Aunty are here to beg for your forgiveness. We know we haven’t treated you well. We are sorry. That’s why we would love for us to start afresh.”
*Cristilla* found it hard to believe them. Because they were the ones who were mean. They took away her father’s properties, cars, and house. It took her time before she could fight for the house she lives in.
“See, we, your Uncle, are deeply sorry. We realize our mistake. That’s why we are going to give you all we have taken from you. We’re going to start with the estate, cars, and some mansion.”
Uncle Dave signaled one of his men who was looking in all directions. As if he was expecting something. Finally, Uncle Dave signaled, and the man walked toward them and brought some files.
Anyway, *Cristilla* was happy because she would be able to pay her debt soon than expected.
“Can you come live with us?” Aunty Ruby asked.
*Cristilla* became more cautious when she mentioned that.
“Ehmm... your Aunty means no harm,” Uncle Dave said quickly. “It’s just that I want us to live like one big family. I’m also sure that your cousin will love that.”
“Ehmm, I don’t know what to say. I wasn’t expecting any of this,” *Cristilla* said.
“Oh, don’t worry, dear,” Aunty Ruby said, while holding *Cristilla*’s hand. “Don’t worry, dear. You also don’t have to worry about your school fees because Aunty and Uncle will handle it from now on.”
*Cristilla*, who was still surprised at what she heard, looked at Uncle Dave. He just nodded, approving of what his wife said.
“So dear, to avoid you being late for class, take this. It’s our business card,” Aunty Ruby said as she slipped a card into *Cristilla*’s hand. “The first number is your Uncle. The second is for me. If anything comes up, call me. Don’t feel shy.”
She said. So she and Uncle Dave stood up to take their leave.
Uncle Dave brought out a bundle of cash. “Take this as your weekly allowance. From now on, you’ll be having weekly allowance like your cousin.”
They left. *Cristilla* was still lost in thought. She couldn’t believe what just happened. She couldn’t even tell them goodbye as they left. She stared at the money on top of her lap. It was more than enough to pay for her rent and she had it for the week. She was so shocked that her Aunty would adjust her things.
So *Cristilla* went to class. She noticed that the class was filled up. She saw her group of people because this was a general class. So Daniel, Katrina, and Kyra waved toward *Cristilla*, trying to get her attention. Finally, she noticed and walked toward them. As usual, they kept chatting. This and that. Just before the teacher entered and started teaching.
The day went by. After school closed, she went home, took her bath, and went to Flora’s house. Her parents were around, which was not expected. She greeted them. They welcomed her happily. They were happy.
*Cristilla* imagined maybe her and her Aunty’s family could be happy like this. So she decided to give them a chance.
Later, as usual, they went to work and *Cristilla* went to meet with her manager.
“Look who we have here, our lucky cash girl,” The manager said.
“Ma...” *Cristilla* tried to speak.
“You know I am happy today because that person gave me a huge amount today. So request anything and it will be granted.”
“OK, ma. Is it possible that me and my friend should take a weekly off?”
“It is settled,” she said.
So *Cristilla* decided to do the usual. She didn’t even bother reading the notice. So tomorrow she was going with her cousin to her house to spend the weekend.
So when it was time to go home, on their way, she told Flora about them resting for the weekend. She was happy.
So she strolled to her house and told them about her weekend plan. They said it was OK. She also told them that she and her Aunty’s family did not agree before. They said it was better she built up her relationship with them.
So that night, she informed Aunty Ruby through a phone call. She said that *Cristilla* would come home with her cousin.
So she and Flora said bye and *Cristilla* went to her house to sleep. She simply had her bath and ate.
Tomorrow is indeed a long day
- Writer
