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Matthew went outside and his kids opened the door and ran to him while Veronica was still in the car.

"Welcome my angels, welcome home" he said hugging them and slowly went to the car and opened up for Veronica who came out saying nothing to him.

He wanted giving her a hug but she gave him a stop sign,

"I'm sorry sweetheart, when will you ever forgive me?" Matthew asked..

"That I don't know, I am only here because of my children" She replied and left to carry her baby which Matthew couldn't do anything about it.

"Honey where's your bag?" He asked Joy.

"At the back, she replied and he carried the bag inside.

Veronica got in and saw some few changes in the house which she looked like a visitor, "erm are you going to get in and dress up? I prepared something delicious for you" Matthew said.

She ignored him and left with her kids to their room, getting there the children screamed with what they saw and they ran down to meet him, "daddy the room is beautiful, they happily said.

"Do you like it? He asked.

"Yes yes thank you, they replied.

"You're welcome darling, go dress up and join me here okay", he said and they ran back to their room.

Minutes later Matthew saw his daughters holding Veronica hand bringing her down while he stood up and drew the chair backwards for her to sit Down.

"I am not hungry, didn't we eat at mom place before coming here?" Veronica asked the kids.

"But mom that was grandma place, at least taste what daddy prepared for us" Joy said and they heard the baby crying.

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"Go ahead and eat then, she said and went back.

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"I was thinking you'll be resting by now" Gideon said.

"Me too but I have no peace in that house, everyone is just against me, my friend has turned my mom to something else", Debbie replied.

"Is that how your friend really is? Seriously such attitude doesn't pay", Gideon said.

"I am just tired seriously, look at my condition yet they are treating me this way. Imagine the way they embarrassed us which is not fair at all" Debbie said faking tears.

"Its okay alright, don't cry its not good for you. Erm do you have anywhere in

mind we can sit out?" He asked.

"I don't want to sit out but rest my head, my head hurts very bad" Debbie said.

"Oh no where could that be? I mean where are you going to rest your head?" He asked.

"Don't you have a house?" She asked and he smiled.

"I wasn't expecting you'll accept to go home with me especially when you don't know me", He said.

"Please I'm not like them and besides I trust you that's why, but if You are not comfortable taking me home its fine" Debbie said.

"I never said so, let's go home then" Gideon said..

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"Do you really think starving yourself will solve the problem now?" Princess husband asked when they got home.

"I am not starving alright, why wont you just leave me with my believe huh?" Princess asked.

"And watch you starve yourself?" He asked.

"That shouldn't be your problem okay, go ahead with your business and let me do mine", she said and left for her room.

"What business are you doing with that Man in the name of prayers that you left your home to go stay with a man huh"! He shouted and Princess looked at him surprised..

"Are you kidding me? She asked..

"I don't want to see you with that man whatever, I've heard of many women raped in the name of fucken prayers, you won't see him ever again", he said.

"And if I do what will happen? You do no shit and I won't stop going to him, now you back off from my business and don't you dare approach that man else else else you'll hate Mex, Princess sternly said.

"Is that a threat? He asked..

"A promise, she replied and left for her room.

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Priscilla arrived home and met Sandra in a sad mood,

"what's wrong ma and where is Debbie?" She asked but she only heaved and folder her hand where she sat.

"Ma please talk to me what's wrong?" Priscilla asked.

"She left with that guy of today, she replied.

"What? Leaving you alone here?" Priscilla asked and she nodded.

"Now I understand why Debbie suddenly turned this leave, my best friend told her about my past, the words My own daughter told me today is the most painful words I've ever heard", Sandra said with tears gathering in her eyes.

"Oh no please don't do this, Priscilla said holding her hand.

"This is my punishment Priscilla, I thought I had enough of it when I was suffering with her but why is it that the suffering is never ending?" Sandra said and burst out crying.

"Ma please don't do this to yourself" , Priscilla said consoling her.

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Night came and Veronica was with her kids who played with the toys and slept off on the floor, Matthew went into the room and found her breastfeeding which he slowly went to her scared she might send him away.

"What do you want?" She asked but he heaved and carried the children on the bed covering them with the blankets.

"He's handsome, can i please carry him?" He calmly asked but she was silent.

"Please, he added but she dropped him on the bed and left the room.

Minutes later he came down and met her in the sitting room,

"aren't you going to bed? Don't worry I'll watch over the kids" Matthew said.

"Are you done in the room? That will be my room from now on so don't bother okay" , she replied.

"Veronica please I am begging you, can you please put everything that happened behind you and let's make things right" Mathew said.

"Should i remind you that i am only here because of my children and not as your wife, Good night" She said and left immediately.

......................

"Debbie isn't back yet and she's not picking my calls either, for crying out loud what is she doing with a stranger till this time", Priscilla said pacing around and saw a car parked.. "I think she's the one" , she said to Sandra.

"Thanks for today, Debbie said.

"I hope you're feeling better? Gideon asked..

"Yes better enough to give me strength to what i will face there in that house", she said.

"In case anything goes wrong you know where to meet me right?" he asked.

"Sure i will, she replied.

"Good night", he said and pecked her while she smiled leaving the car and waved at him till he drove off.

"Hi, why this face?" Debbie asked them but no one replied then she laughed.

"Oh I know you thought i was kidnapped or what? please I had my fun today to the disappointment of you two sorry" Debbie said.

"Do you realize you are speaking to your mom and you owe her an explanation where you went to", Priscilla said and Debbie scoffed.

"I won't let you ruin the happiness i came back with, I'll just pretend I didn't hear that" Debbie said going in.

"Do you know that........"

"Just hold it Priscilla and don't even go there, you are not my mother" Debbie shouted.

"Do you even respect your mother?" Priscilla asked.

"Stay out of my business Priscilla", Debbie said to her face.

"Its okay, I'm happy you came back safely at least" Sandra calmly said.

"That's better" Debbie replied and fell on the bed.

"Won't you take your drugs?" Sandra asked but she ignored her.

......................

Princess was in the room having her prayers when her husband rushed in taking his car key, "where are you going to?" She asked him.

"I got a call that Lydia is feeling sick i have to take her to the hospital" he replied.

"But anyone can take her to the hospital why you?" Princess asked.

"Please just stop this, she needs me now and i need to be there for her, see ya okay, he said.

"So you're leaving me here alone? Is this how its going to be when you get married to her?" Princess asked.

"Gosh will you stop this, bye, he said and left the room before she could say anything.

 

Next episode 13

Veronica called up Princess to check on her but she wasn't picking up.

"Its unlike her, she's not picking my calls, Veronica told her mom..

"Maybe she's busy, what makes you think she's not alright?" Theresa asked..

"Nothing but I'm just feeling sad for her, its almost 5 years mommy, her first child would have been Marvel age but her husband is already bringing another woman to the house. Men are so impatient, Veronica said..

"They only care about themselves that's all, and most of them only go into marriage just for children. If you don't give it to them and especially a male child, my dear you are finished in their hands, use yourself as an example" Theresa said.

"I was even able to give birth o, what if I didn't? Ah God please help my friend out of this" Veronica said and Joy walked in.

"Mommy are we leaving this morning? She asked.

"Erm I wanted to but then your aunt isn't here yet, won't you wait for her?" Veronica asked.

"No problem we will wait for her" Joy replied..

"Where's Marvel? Veronica asked.

"She's playing, Joy said holding the baby hands and left the room to meet her sister.

.............

That morning the doctor checked Debbie and confirmed she was good to go, "thank you, I hope we are not owing a dime? Debbie asked.

"You're all good, thank you, the doctor replied.

"Thank you too, They all said and left the room.

Getting to the door they met with Gideon coming and he smiled at Debbie giving her a peck in the presence of everybody.

"Good morning ma, he greeted Sandra.

"Morning, are you not that Priscilla friend that Came yesterday or so?" Sandra asked and Debbie rolled her eyes.

"Erm yes I am but she's not my friend but Debbie. I'll drop you all at home" Gideon said.

"Really? That's so sweet of you" , Debbie said holding hands with him and left while Priscilla couldn't believe her eyes.

"Who is that guy? Sandra asked her as they walked behind them.

"Honestly we don't know him ma, he came to me first but I never gave him any attention, looks like he took it to Debbie", she replied.

"And she quickly collected the attention that few hours they met? he is already giving her muah in my presence, hey God" Sandra exclaimed as they reached his car and he opened the door for them while Debbie took the front seat with him..

"Don't worry I'll take a cab home, Priscilla said.

"Why are you behaving like this or are you angry?" Debbie quickly asked.

"Angry for what? If she wants to take a cab that's her choice, in fact i am taking the cab home too" Sandra said closing the door.

"What's the problem ma? Is it bad i am offering help to take you all home?' Gideon asked.

"Sorry i don't accept help from strangers, Debbie get down from there let's go home" Sandra said.

"Mommy what kind of embarrassment is this? This is my friend you are talking to this way and its not fair at all" Debbie said.

"A friend you met how many hours ago? Get down here let's go" Sandra shouted.

"Ma its fine she can go with him, Priscilla said.

'This is all your fault Priscilla, what's there to enter the car let's go home rather you've decided to bring up a drama to embarrass us this way thank you", Debbie said.

"OK OK I may be a stranger but my intentions are real, I'm not a bad person and I

don't understand why I'm this pushed off this way. People get to meet strangers who end up helping them out or end up as life partner you can never tell. We are in the 21st century i think we should evolve too as the world is evolving, such life won't take us far if we remain stuck in the 90s mentality, we need to be free and get to meet new people everyday", Gideon said and Sandra began to clap her hands.

"So it's me you are calling old mentality and speaking long grammar for ?" Sandra asked.

"No you are misunderstanding me ma, Gideon said.

"okay i admit this is all my fault but I'm so sorry this whole mess is out because of me. Please ma can you just enter the car and he'll drive you home, as for me I don't take lift the way you think and i don't want to, its my decision and i hope you all accept it, see you at home Debbie", Priscilla said and left while Debbie angrily looked at her.

...............

Princess checked her phone and saw the missed calls from Veronica, she heaved and called her back.

"Hey babe where are you? Veronica asked.

"I'm in church, she calmly replied..

"Doing what? Sorry i mean its morning and i know you cant be in church and besides, today isn't Sunday", Veronica said and Princess sniffed.

"I found out the cause to my problem and i have to battle it out here, i just hope God answers me" Princess said.

"Honey are you okay? Can I come around?" Veronica asked.

"I'll be fine, I'm so sorry i won't be able to accompany you back home. Ill be staying here for 7 days, its my decision and i hope you understand", Princess said..

"Oh my God! So you mean i won't see you for 7 days?" Veronica asked and she smiled.

"Take care of yourself and your family alright, I'll talk to you later" Princess said.

"Please take care too and don't be too harsh on yourself please, bye, Veronica said and the line went dead.

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Priscilla arrived home and saw Debbie was already home and Gideon was gone,

"what was the meaning of that Priscilla? What's all this" Debbie shouted standing on her way..

"What rubbish is this? You really think I run after any guy that goes with four legs huh? I am not you okay deal with it! Priscilla shouted back.

"Is that what is paining you because he snubbed you right? You stink with hatred and jealousy and it sucks! Debbie shouted.

"Oh please I have better things to jealous about, certainly not you and will never be you" Priscilla said.

"Enough of this! It shouldn't be because of one stupid guy you both will be

shouting here" Sandra said coming between them..

"Look here Debbie I think I've had enough of all your rubbish, if your nose smells and crave for attention on guys that drives on cars take me out of it, face your broken face for once and forget about guys" Priscilla shouted and turned to leave.

"Damn you bastard you jealous jerk" Debbie shouted back and Cynthia went in to check on them hearing the voices coming out from the house.

"You bitch you've come to take more pictures of me right"! Debbie asked pushing her down and attempted to fight her.

"What is wrong with you Debbie! Sandra shouted holding her.

"Leave Me alone, she's the one that linked out my pictures so I'll be mocked", Debbie said.

"What are you saying and is this how ungrateful you are? I brought in help here to take you out of here, how will I know someone took pictures of you? Why blaming it on me? Or is this how you can repay me?" Cynthia said and Debbie looked at her breathing hard.

"Please my daughter I am very sorry about this, she's not in her right senses, the hit on her head affected her medulla. Just give her some time she'll come around okay, I'm sure she will be completely healed", Sandra pleaded cleaning her clothes.

"No ma don't do that, its okay I actually came to see her but it seem I came at the wrong time. I wish her a quick recovery then", Cynthia said and left while Debbie sat down on the bed ignoring the way her mom looked at her.

"Yea go ahead and scold or shout on me stop looking at me that way", Debbie said.

"Are you not ashamed of yourself? Look at the way you pushed that girl" Sandra said.

"Calling me a mad person in her presence is that not enough huh?" Debbie asked.

"But That's the truth, you need to check yourself now before its too late", Sandra said and she sighed going to the pot to get something to eat.

"Isn't that the food Priscilla your enemy prepared? You still shamelessly want to eat it ?" Sandra asked folding her hand to look at her.

"If she doesn't like it that way she can go to hell for all I care" Debbie dropped.

.................

"Mommy isn't aunt coming anymore?" Marvel asked.

"Uhm let's go dress up, she won't be able to make it" Veronica replied.

"But I thought she's coming, she promised to get me something today, Joy said..

"Maybe next time, let's go, Theresa said taking the kids to prepare them.

Minutes later Veronica came out with the kids while Theresa held a bag..

"When you know the house is in peace you can come pick the rest okay" Theresa said.

"Are you not coming with us? Joy asked.

"Don't worry honey, I don't want to see your father yet, stay safe okay", Theresa said pecking her grand children.

"But you'll visit soon right? At least for our sake please" Veronica said.

"Don't worry I will, drive safe okay" Theresa said putting the children in the car and placed the baby bed properly at the back..

"Look after your brother okay, and please drive slowly", Theresa said and closed the door while they waved at her.

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Princess husband noticed his wife absence at home and got a call from the pastor to meet him in church which he did.

He was told everything but he only laughed at them believing nothing,

"do you think this funny?" Princess asked.

"I can't believe you can do all of this to believe one kind of prophesy or whatever just to stop the arrangements going on. You can't do anything about this okay now stop this madness and come home" He said.

" you really think this is a joke and you don't care about this at all right? Gosh I shouldn't have let you know in the first place", Princess said.

"I want to see you home immediately, every fasting or prayer whatever ends now, don't keep me waiting outside"! He said getting up and left while the Pastor only

sat quietly watching the show..

"I'm so sorry about this pastor, he doesn't believe in all this things", Princess said..

"It obvious and such things will sound stupid to him, what are you going to do now?" He asked.

"I won't back down now, I'll continue this prayer at home. I only wanted to do it here so I wont be distracted", she said.

"God can still answer your prayer anywhere, you can call me on phone so I'll pray with you, he said.

"Thank you so much I'll do just that, she said taking her bag and left.

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Veronica arrived and horned at the gate, Paul looked at Matthew,

"are you expecting someone? He asked and Matthew shook his head.

"I'll go check who it is, Paul said and left while Matthew continued with the dinning he was setting with his heart beating fast.

Paul opened the gate and the car drove in while Matthew peeped to see who it was, his heart leaped when he saw his wife car drove in.

"They came back! He said and hurried out.

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Priscilla arrived at her mom place with a long face, "what's the problem? Esther asked her.

"Mom I'm just tired of everything, that girl is pissing me off every moment" Priscilla said.

"Has it come to that?" Esther asked and she heaved.

"Any food please?" She asked.

"Yes go serve yourself, her mom replied.

"Thank you, Priscilla said going to the kitchen........

After eating Debbie began dressing up and a call came on her phone, "he's here, she said happily to her mom and picked up.

"Hello dear, she picked up.

"Yea am almost there, I'll give you a horn" Gideon said.

"Alright see ya, Debbie said laughing happily while Sandra folded her hand looking at her as she applied a little make up and wore a face cap.

"At least I'm good to go, how do I look?" She asked her mom.

"You are going out Deborah? No rest? Her mom asked.

"You people don't want me to stay in this house peacefully so let me go out where I'll see joy, you can call your Darling Priscilla to keep you company", Debbie replied.

"Don't regret this o because I know you will, you don't even know that guy", Sandra said..

"Does it matter? Same way I don't know my father but I haven't died right? just leave me alone to do my thing"! Debbie shouted on her.

"Don't say I didn't warn you, Sandra said.

"Same way your parents always warned you, you think I don't know about your history huh? Your best friend told me everything so swallow it up and let me be" Debbie said shocking her mom and Sandra stood up from where she sat and held her.

"That may be true but will you go the same way I did? What use did it do to me Debbie? I learnt My mistakes and I'm warning you to stop this lifestyle" Sandra said and Debbie smiled.

"I am not going the same way you did mom, you went after village small small boys but I am going after rich men capable to take us out of poverty, now that's the difference between us and I can never be like you. At least I didn't drop out in secondary school" Debbie said and they heard a horn outside.

"OK bye, Debbie said and left while Sandra watched and began to shed tears.

That evening the doctor went to Debbie room to see her,

"doctor I was actually waiting for you, please can I be discharged already?" Debbie quickly asked.

"I hope there's no problem?" The doctor asked.

"Not at all, its just that I have things to do and I won't be able to do that if I'm here", Debbie replied.

"If you feel strong to go then there's no problem with that, I'll just check the wound and that will be all" the doctor said.

"But she can be coming here right so you'll check the wound?" Sandra asked.

"Its not really about the wound, her head was hit against the wall. The wound isn't deep at all but the effect of the hit and how we could safe her unborn child was what we were interested in" The doctor said and Priscilla bowed her head seeing the way Sandra eyes bulged out when she heard that.

"OK doctor that means I can be discharged, i can take care of myself and I'm feeling better", Debbie came in immediately.

"That's good to know, but can we make that tomorrow?" He asked.

"That's no problem then, thank you" she said.

You're welcome and don't forget to take your drugs, its almost time", he said and left while Debbie heaved and slowly looked at her mom.

"So you were pregnant? Chai you will not kill me Deborah" Sandra shouted.

"Haba what are you shouting now? I am not pregnant again " Debbie said.

"You still have the mouth to talk let me break it now" Sandra shouted to hit her but Priscilla held her.

"Ma please, Priscilla pleaded as she was struggling with her.

"Is that the school I sent you to Deborah?" Sandra shouted.

"I am going to the school and I haven't reported any failures to you have I? People make mistakes don't they?" Debbie said and Sandra looked at her for a while and left the room.

"What does she even want from me? I can never be that perfect daughter she wants me to be, if so she should have been rich herself" Debbie said.

"Meaning you are not appreciative with all the little efforts she's doing? If you can't be appreciative now then you will never be when it is surplus" Priscilla said.

"please please just leave me, she's not even perfect herself, she should have put more efforts to see my life is comfortable down here but she didn't. I had to fend

myself so let her keep the blames for herself" Debbie snapped.

"Good for you then, I have to go home now", Priscilla said taking her bag.

"OK and find out from Cynthia if she was the one that linked out my photos to my course mates, and if she's truly the one because she took me here I will so deal with her when I leave this place", Debbie said.

"You know I have better things to do than that okay, bye", Priscilla said.

"Fine then I'll ask her my own way" , Debbie said and Priscilla left.

Priscilla met Sandra sitting down somewhere and she went to her, "thinking about Debbie? Don't worry I think she has learnt her lessons, all will be well", Priscilla said and she smiled and shook her head.

"All won't be that well, you know I don't really blame her that much, I am to be blame", Sandra said.

"No ma you are struggling to be the best you can so she can make it, don't be too harsh on yourself", Priscilla said.

"You don't understand, when I was young I behaved like her. I was so loosed and every advises my mom poured on me was all a waste, the more she talked was the more I was head strong. I got pregnant with Deborah in my secondary school, I was scared and tried everything i could to abort it but it was like that was my no escape. I ran away from home totally to fend for myself and here is Debbie just going my way, its sad. Its just my punishment but I don't want her to be part of my punishment, let me suffer it alone", Sandra said and Priscilla was weak hearing that.

"Honestly ma I don't know what to say, but does she knows about this?" Priscilla

asked and she shook her head.

"I don't even want to try that, you know Debbie Now she will be using it on me everyday. In fact she won't even listen to me anymore, somehow I'm grateful she has pushed herself to this stage, soon she'll be a graduate and I'm happy but also scared because I don't know what tomorrow will still bring, Sandra replied.

"I'm sorry, I wish I could help you, Priscilla said.

"No don't bother I'll be fine okay, Sandra said forcing a smile.

............................

The door opened and Gideon saw Debbie on the bed backing the door "Hello Debbie cute, he said standing outside and she smiled facing him.

"Please come in, she said sitting up while he went in.

"Why are you alone? He asked.

"Erm my friend left and my mom is just around she'll be back soon" She replied.

"Okay, I just returned from work and stopped to say hi" he said.

"To me or my friend? She asked.

"Ermmmm actually you told me to concentrate on people who are ready to catch my attention, so I came to say hi to you rather", he replied and she smiled.

"Thank you, I'll be discharged tomorrow" , she said.

"really? If so can I have your number please so we can still be in touch", he said.

"Sure, she said and gave it to him..

"Thank you, I'll see you alright, take care, he said giving her a peck and left.

"Awwwnnn that was sweet and he smells rich, Debbie whispered to herself smiling licking her lips.

......................

Princess went back home and heard whispers in the house, her husband car was parked outside and she wondered who he came home with.

She opened the door and saw a lady eating with her husband on the dinning table, "what's going on here?" She asked.

"You're back? Please sit down and join us, he said.

"Yes I can see this is the food I prepared but who is she?" Princess asked pointing at the lady who was busy smiling at her.

"Honey you should know by now, she's the one and she only came for a visit until I have concluded with all I am to do to make her my wife", he replied and she left for her room immediately.

"What's her problem? The lady asked.

"I'll go talk to her okay" , he said and ran after Princess.

"I thought we already talked about this, this won't change how i feel for you honey" he said holding her.

"Don't tell me that crap, just imagine another man sharing me with you how will you feel?" Princess said in tears.

"I'm sorry but there's nothing i can do about this, you just have to accept this, with time I know we'll be fine", He said.

"You will be fine not me, Abraham was bouncing fine but Sarah was never fine until she had her own child! You alone will be fine" Princess shouted and left for her room while he weighed himself weakly on the wall lost in thoughts.

While crying Princess remembered something, she cleaned her tears and got up from where she sat on the bed, "no no it can't be! She shouted and left the house immediately making her husband more worried.

She went to the church and luckily met her pastor having his quiet time, "I hope all is well?" He asked seeing her in such a state.

"No pastor I don't think so" , She said and he asked her to sit down.

"What's the problem? He asked.

"I can't give birth pastor but I am medically sound same with my husband. Now he's about to bring another woman into that house which I don't want it, but while I was crying today I remembered something" she said.

"Which is? He asked.

"When I was a teenager, there's this woman that had a fight with my mother. You know I thought that has fun and i stood with my mother, but then I called her a barren woman and a lot of names which she cried out that day and cursed Me. I thought it was just an ordinary.........."

"Not every curse is an ordinary curse Princess. You said such things to a woman who can't conceive do you know the heaviness of her heart she used in pouring out that curse to you? Now you see why you are in this condition, you brought this upon yourself" the pastor said, Princess fell on the ground crying bitterly.

"Please have mercy! Pastor please do something! God please I'm sorry" Princess cried out holding the tips of the pastor trousers who shook her head in pity..

"God surely will have mercy on you, but we have to pray", He said.

"I am ready pastor very ready, Princess said.

"We will have 1 week prayer and fasting, during this period please take your mind off from what is going on in your marriage now, God will take control" the pastor said...

...............

The next day the gateman went in and saw Matthew busy in his children room already, "when did you do this?" He asked..

"The whole night, is it beautiful? Matthew asked.

"Yes it is, your wife will love it, the gateman said.

"That is what I want, but I think I need more toys to make my kids happy"

Matthew said.

"Sir I think the toys are more than enough, your children will be happy", the gateman said.

"OK I need to prepare something for their return, Matthew said.

"I don't understand sir, we don't know if they are coming today, the gateman said.

"I don't care Paul, I know they want it to be a surprise which I also will surprise them. I'll be going to the market, please tidy up the house I'll be back, Matthew said.

"You haven't rested sir, Paul said.

"Don't worry about me I'll be fine, Matthew said.

"Sir you haven't cleaned yourself up" Paul said.

"Paul tidy up the house and forget about Mex Matthew sternly said, took the car key and left while Paul shook his head.

"When madam was here you were busy messing up outside now look at you, I don't blame you, Paul whispered to himself..