Episode Eighteen
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''Mum, i am hungry please hurry up'' larry complained as he sat on the dine waiting for her mother to serve the food, but it seem to be taking long.
''i'm gonna count to two, if you don't bring my food.....''
''Here, your majesty!'' Kimberly hurried in with the dish smiling at his whining son,
''What took you so long mum ? I will be late for football practice. look at the time'' he pointed at the wall clock. And you will be late for work.
''Hmm this looks delicious mum, no wonder it took you years to prepare it.'' He kept ranting as kimberly served the food.
''thanks mum, you are the best cook ever'' he sang as he started devouring the food.
Kimberly smiled at her son. He looked so adorable just like someone she so much wished to forget. Too bad, every minute and each day that passes reminded her more of him as her son was copy.
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''Mum! hurry up already''
''Larry, hold on I will be down in a minute.'' she replied from her room,
Kimberly had been trying on all sorts of clothes in the room. she seems uncomfortable with everything she puts on. Too tight, too loss, old this was a habit she had formed when ever she is tensed or angry. only right now, she couldn't tell why she was like this.
At a point she just wished the conference would be postponed.
And she was already running late.
Gosh! I hate my life, She cursed. now she couldn't hide this anymore, why is she suddenly thinking of him today? She'd thought those feelings were of the past. but why..... She quickly shook that thought off her head and continued her search
Finally, settling for a blue gown. she had only worn it once, on larry's fifth birthday.
She twisted her hairs into a bub and then put on some makeup.
''I'm not that bad'' she said , looking at her reflection on the standing mirror.
She put on her black shoe and then one more look at herself on the mirror.
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contrary to the date of the said board meeting, which was surpose to be four days after their arrival to Nigeria. The meeting was suddenly moved to two days after. With no time to put things together.
And mrs lawrenta was to arrive A day before the meeting.
Which means anthony will have to represent her.
It wouldn't have been such a huge task if the kids weren't also in question.
He can't possibly leave them alone in the hotel they lodged in with their nanny.
They will kill eachother before he comes back. Or better still set the hotel on fire. Even their nanny was helpless without him, cebile alone, was too much for her to handle.
as he hurriedly got ready there was a knock on the door,
''I will get it'' awanda jumped.
''You didn't order anything now! did you ?'' Anthony charged.
''Its momma'' cebile jumped up excited as mrs lawrenta walked in.
she ran from them as they where trying to embrace her.
''I missed you all, wow baby! you look all grown up just in two day already'' she teased cebile planting a kiss on her cheek. finally letting awanda and bheka hug her.
''You never said you will be coming today'' anthony asked looking stunned.
''I don't want to leave such a heavy burden on you anto, and the kids. It will be unfair on my side, you are my PA not a house help.''
there wasn't any use arguing with her, though he wanted to, if only she could see how much they mean to him, it was like a new life with the kids. And he never for once regretted working with her. Though he felt a bit relieved now.
All the documents had already been put in place as they arrived the venue. a young lady came to welcome them, showing them to the place where the conference meeting was to be held, at least they weren't late. They were just in time.
After exchanging pleasantries they took their seat.
It seems they were waiting for someone, though they tried to cover up but bringing up little chit chat which wasn't a part of what they had flown down to nigeria for, which was one thing mrs lawrenta hated with passions. delays and excuses.
''Everyone seem to lighten up as the young lady came in.
she smiled sheepishly as she also took her seat, mumbling words of apology.
After the introduction, Mrs lawrenta was stunned, she had only heard of the incredible works of the future Ceo of the Osadebe group of companies, and how determined, hardworking and loyal she is.
Nobody ever told her that she was this pretty.
As the meeting processed everyone came in with their views. Anthony had came out with the best speech this got the attention of everyone. While his boss smiled in fulfilment,
But on the other side kimberly had become uneased,
Could she be dreaming,isn't this surpose to be anthony ?
she tried to make eye contact with him but it all failed, even when he did looked her way there was sign of shock in him, nor did he seem to look at her like someone he had ever met.
Could it be that they look just alike ?
his name, yes , his name didn't change.
Finally the conference came to an end. At about three pm.
Everyone seem exhausted but contented. There was gonna be a dinner party later in the day. So they all left in a hurry in other to be able to meet up later. Mrs lawrenta had took much intrest in kimberly, she couldn't help but give her a warm hug before she left. She seem to have noticed how she had been starring at anthony through out. What ever it was she was thinking, maybe she could help her out.
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''I promise I will be there as soon as I see him'' anthony pleaded.
He didn't want to attend the dinner party. He had something else in mind,
And that was going to vict-vames resident to find him.
But mrs lawrenta had refused saying he must come. Having no choice he had to succumb.
''its a business dinner anto.'' she tried convincing him a thousand times.
''I agree, and I will come'' anthony said giving an induced smile.
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Tbc