The Auction

CHAPTER 4

****When the time gets hard *****

Yvonne's P.o.V

It's been weeks since my Dad has been on medications and intensive care at the hospital.He'd be released today and I need to make the necessary preparation to welcome him.I had pleaded with Mr.Dan to give me half a day so,I can go get my Dad by evening.

I had had the conversation with my Dad and he wouldn't have to work any longer. The doctor has placed him on some medications and he needs to follow them strictly.

Welcome home,Dad! I said giving him a hug whilst being gentle with it.

Thanks beloved,he said with a broad smile.

Look ,what I made you ,Papa .I said as I dropped a tray containing is favorite meal of fried rice and chicken with apple juice beside his bed.

Oh!How sweet ,baby. Thank you so much. You are just like your mother ,you know.

I miss her so much.

Me too,I said .

Let's eat now shall we?I asked.

Yeah!I'm famished.Dad said as we both chuckled.

(Phone rings)

"Hello",is this Miss.Yvonne?

"Yes",who is this and how may I help you?

This is Mr.Berry's Son speaking and I am sad to inform you that my Dad passed on since 2 weeks ago.

My God! I .....I'm so sorry ,I said stammering.

We also got to know that your rent is long due and you are yet to pay up.

I know this is not going to be good. Mr.Berry is a very good man,but his son is the total opposite he can be very savage sometimes , especially when it comes to money.

There was a time he got into a brawl with an old neighbour for an unnecessary increment in rent payment while his father was outside the country,all oblivious to his father.

First of all,I am so sorry for you loss and I promise to make it up to you concerning the payment,as soon as possible,I pleaded.

Well ,we had a family meeting and we have come to the conclusion to give you a three more weeks to pay-up or else evacuate ,he said and hung the phone.

It feels like my heart's been pierced with a knife with those words.

Three weeks?

*****At work*****

"Three weeks".How am I suppose to do that?I said to myself as I fall to my chair.

Yvonne,are you alright?Natasha asked.She's one of my colleagues at work ,but can be very nosy.

"Ofcourse",everything is perfect. Thank you,I replied with a smile.

I got home that day feeling knackered.

Great,Dad's asleep.

I don't want him to see me helpless.I was on my bed thinking about the whole thing when Steph's call came in.

"Hello"Cutie-pie.

Steph?!

"Yes",girl. It's me. You good?

I was so surprise to hear from her as I have been trying to reach her ,but to no avail. I had gone to her house to see if she's okay ,but to my surprise I was told she already moved out. I felt she had disowned me ,but I guess I was wrong now.

Yes....yes, Steph. How have you been?

Look, Yvonne I know you are mad at me at the moment,but trust me it's not what you think. I missed you so much.

"Me too",Steph. So,what happened?

Actually,my phone was stolen and I just retrieved my line.Luckily,for me I did backup on the line and happen to see your number.

"It's okay",Steph. I'm glad you're fine, really. I was hella worried about you. So, what's up with you?

Don't worry,I'll explain everything when we meet .You free this weekend?

Sure,I am!

Okay, let's meet at the Greenzone Restaurant on Saturday by 5pm.

Ok,I'll be there.

Untill then.Goodnight , Yvonne.

Night,Steph. I said as we both hung up .

I quickly had my shower and made some noodles for dinner after which I lay down on my bed as I let the cold wind take me to sleep.