Guys I know you're waiting for a twist and all but this is just the beginning,there's more to come...

"Come on in George, you had me worried I thought you weren't gonna come again"Tracy said as he arrived her residence

He was well dressed in a Gucci suit and beautiful designer shoes. His hair was neatly cut and his disposition was awesome.

"I'm sorry I'm late,there was much traffic on the way."

"It's all good. You're looking so good"

"thanks dear,let's go in I don't want to keep your parents waiting."
****
"Mum, dad meet George"

"Goodday sir,madam "he greeted confidently.

"Hi son,you're welcome, dinner's served already shall we?" Tracy's mum said"

"Thanks for the wonderful meal ma'am" George said

"Tracy join your mum in the kitchen"Mr joshua said

"Yes dad" she made for the kitchen

"So,young man, tell me about you and your family"

"Sir," he adjusted "My name is George Peters. I work at XYZ company, I live with my mum and siblings and..."

He answered every question the middle aged man asked as best as he could.

Minutes later...

"Tracy, Gloria.. this young man is about to take his leave"

"Oh my! I'm sorry, I couldn't spend much time with you. Say me well to your family"Tracy's mum said
George nodded

"I'll see you off george" said Tracy

"Bye sir,ma'am"

Tracy came in happily...

"So dad,what do you think about him?" she said ecstatically

"Tracy.."

"Yes dad.."

"That young man isn't the one for you!"

"Dad but why?"

"Tracy, he's not in our social status,he doesn't even have a prominent family background and how much does he earn, you even earn more than him,how is he going to take care of you? I'm sorry Tracy, You have to let him go"

"Dad! Please,I can't. This is the very first time I've ever loved someone so dearly please dad..."

"Tracy, I've made my decision,you can't date him." Mr joshua said as he made for his bedroom

"DAD!" Tracy spurted
"Why do you always hurt me, you're never in support of anyone I love, first it was Pearl, and Now George? I can't take it anymore, I can't do your bidding dad."

"Tracy,one more word from you and I'll... I'll forget I ever had a child..." He said angrily and left...

Tracy slumped on the chair. she was filled with emotions. She wasn't gonna let her dad come in the way of her love life she started sobbing...

"Tracy honey"her mum said. "you have to understand your dad,he did that in your own interest. "

"He didn't do that in my interest but his! He has always been against anything that'd make me happy mum..."

"Honey,do you really love George and do you think your relationship with him could lead somewhere?"

"Yes mum,I love George with all my heart and I could never be more certain. I l..o..v..e him"she continued sobbing

"hush Now child, I'll talk to your dad okay, I'll try to make him see reasons with you... I promise" Mama said and held Tracy tight cuddling her

"I love you my baby" mama said
***

George was seated outside his house,engulfed in memories of what happened at Tracys'. He couldn't tell no one,not even his mother.
it kept replaying in his head,that middle aged man's voice when he said.
"Stay away from my daughter.You're not good enough for her"
oh How cunny he(the old man) no one suspected a thing when he announced he was leaving.
George wasn't sure of what to do,he was so fixated in his thoughts that he didn't notice the beautiful figure standing right in front of him,teary eyed.

"Tracy what are you doing here?"he asked when the image became clearer to him

"why are you crying" he continued "come sit here" he adjusted for her to sit

"what did my father tell you George? what did he say to you?"

"It's okay,he's your dad and he knows what's best for you"

"Don't tell me he knows what's best, he's only acting in his selfish interest."She continued sobbing

"This was the exact same thing he did with my bestie Pearl, and now I've lost contact with her, I can't take it anymore"

"honey,you had a bestie? you've Never told me about her"George queried

"Yea,I did and now she's gone."

"Gone? as in dead?"

"Not dead,she travelled out. Let me show you her pics in my phone" she took out her phone to bring out the photos
"Oh my! my phone's battery's dead. Do you have power?"

"No,It's gone"George replied

"who do we have here" George's mum inquired

"Good evening ma" Tracy said

"Why didn't you come in.I know there's no power but just come in and say hi"

"I was just about doing that mum"Tracy said

She raised her head which had been on Georges arm all the time

"Have you been crying?" Mrs Peters asked

"No mum,I'm not...Let's all go in"Tracy said

****

"George son, even if you don't tell me, I know something's wrong, you're disposition says it all"

"Mum It's..."

"Ssshhh son,don't try to lie to me, It's about Tracy right? her family's not in support of the two of you."
he nodded

"You have to understand them ,I know you feel deprived but you can't blame them,they want the best for their only child.I know Tracy's not happy about it either.
Son,if you are meant to Be together,no one can stop that okay?"

"Yes mum,thanks for everything I feel better now"

"Mum,I have to go now"Tracy said packing he bag

"No tracy ,I won't allow you leave at this hour,It's late already. Please spend the night here,we'd love to have you around you can sleep in my room with me."

"Thanks ma'am.I'll just call home and tell them I can't make it. Do you have call credits George my cell's dead?"

"Yes I do,but It's limited,here"

****

"Joshua darling..."

"Look Gloria,if you're here to talk about that daughter of yours ,you'd better go to your room"

"Honey, Don't you think the child's old enough to know what she wants?"

"Yea,she's an adult but she cant make independent choices,I won't allow her to. I think that useless friend of hers(Pearl) has had a negative impact on her. How dare Tracy shout on me,how dare her"

"I'm sure your daughter didn't mean to,she was splurged of emotions, Honey remember when I married you,we both had nothing but with time and patience, we built this magnificent home and our company"

"So what's your point gloria?"

"Good. My point is,Tracy should be allowed to make her choice. He has prospects and a bright future,we never know who he may be tomorrow. Honey please I beg you,let's not let our daughters life be in shambles,please... "

"Hmmm, Gloria,you're such a wise woman. I'll think about it."

"Oh that's my love"

"Don't be so excited,I'm still thinking"he said jocularly

"Love, I know i could count on you,thanks a lot"

"Where's that insolent child tracy"

"She called in she'd not be able to come home today.."

"You see what I was telling you that..."

"hush dear,that's okay, come take your medicine" Mrs Obi interrupted.

"Fine."Mr Joshua said as he grumbled

"Good morning dad"Tracy said as she came in and made for her room

"Wait!" her dad said

"Yes dad?"

"Tracy, I know,I was erratic the last time George came here,I'm sorry"

"Dad,It's okay, I actually am late for work so if you'd excuse me"

"You're both free Tracy"

"Pardon?"

"I mean you're free to date him"

"Wow, that's great news,thanks dad"

"But I want to talk to him again"

"Ok dad, I'm really really gonna Be late for work if I don't leave Now"

"Go on dear"

****

"Good morning Tracy"George said as he kissed both cheeks

"Good morning Honey" She flashed a grin

"You seem so happy, can you let me in?"

She looked around the office if anyone was paying attention,luckily they all were engaged.

"Dad's finally agreed! "

"That's good my love"

"He wants you to come see him"

"Again? Honey,I hope there's no other problem"he said dejectedly

"No,there isn't, Just come home with me after work"

"Excuse me, George,there is a plan on your desk for your reviewal"a team member said

"Ok,thanks. Tracy we'll both go there after work"

"Yes sir" Tracy said

****

"In the past year We've spent together Tracy,I'm glad I've been blessed with an angel since the first time i met you,I could Never Be more happy now that I have you,thanks for everything."

"Don't mention honey,we've both been happy in our relationship.I love you George"

"I love you too.Could you close your eyes for a minute please"

"Okay, I'm eager to know what this is all about."
He quickly went down on a knee and brought out a beautiful engagement ring from his pocket,pointing it to her.

"You can now open them
"Will you Marry me Miss Tracy Obi?"

Tracy was stunned.

"Oh,i never expected this George
emm,Y..e..s I'll marry you..I love you"

"I love you too"

They both shared a kiss.


THE START OF A NEW DAWN

Fabzgrace:
"In the past year We've spent together Tracy,I'm glad I've been blessed with an angel since the first time i met you,I could Never Be more happy now that I have you,thanks for everything."

"Don't mention honey,we've both been happy in our relationship.I love you George"

"I love you too.Could you close your eyes for a minute please"

"Okay, I'm eager to know what this is all about."
He quickly went down on a knee and brought out a beautiful engagement ring from his pocket,pointing it to her.

"You can now open them
"Will you Marry me Miss Tracy Obi?"

Tracy was stunned.

"Oh,i never expected this George
emm,Y..e..s I'll marry you..I love you"

"I love you too"

They both shared a kiss.


THE START OF A NEW DAWN

Awww... That's so cute. Let me guess, you're Tracy.

coolzeal:
Awww... That's so cute. Let me guess, you're Tracy.

LOL no comment on that.


meanwhile
THE STORY CONTINUES
after this recessional break

TWO YEARS LATER

Alighting from her car,she thought she saw a familiar figure at the store adjacent to her.
Was this him? yea,it definitely was.

"Finally,I get to meet him"Pearl said with relief

She walked into the store briskly.

"Hi "Pearl said flashing a smile

"Hi,good morning" The dashing young man replied

"I um, don't think you'd remember me quite well but I was the lady you saved some three years ago from some men who tried to rape me"

"Erh,."he tried recollecting "Oh,Now I remember, How are you ? "

"I'm fine, My name's Pearl"

"I'm George, nice to meet you"

They exchanged pleasantries.

"So, you work here George?" Pearl asked

"No, Im here to get something. Here's my card,I'm sorry,I have to leave now,we can talk sometime..."

"Yea thanks,I just got in after a long while so i'd definitely need this to keep in touch"

"aii,would Be expecting your call" He left

"So George, George, George. This has been the name I've been searching for. Well as they say,'Anything meant for you,would always come to you' She felt fulfilled.
"Miss could I have a lemonade please?"

****

"ding dong" The door bell went

"A minute please"Mrs Gloria answered"Woa, Pearl!"She exclaimed

"Good morning mum."

"Come in... when did you get back?"

"Last night mum"


"We feared something bad might have happened to you since you didn't call us o'er the years. Thank God you're okay!"

"Mum,I'm really sorry,I lost my phone where your numbers where saved and I didn't have a backup, I know I've wronged you both,most especially Tracy.where's she?"

"Darling,It's okay,I've forgiven you and I think Tracy will too. Well,a lot has happened since you left,even with Tracy"

"What happened mum"

"She's married now and has a son too"

"wow,my bestie's a mum already. I feel so bad for losing contact all these years..."

"She should Be at work Now tho"

"At XYZ's?"

"No,she doesn't work there anymore,she and her husband have a company now."

"Oh! so can I have her number and home address"

"Yea,here it is"

Pearl tried calling her.

"The number you're trying to reach is currently not available please try again later" that was the stupid customer care lady speaking

"Mum,It's not going,I think i'd go to her house"

"Ok dear. Let me have your number and address before you leave okay?"

"Yes mum. I have some souvenirs for you,here"

"Wow,It's pretty thanks"

****

"Welcome back charles,so How was your stay at SA ?"

"It was fine Brandy. I'm back now,ready to take over the world hehe"

Charles, A promising young Man of about 28 had just got back from SA where he went for some tutoring.
An ex of Pearls', he could get any young lady he wanted.His well built body and charisma made girls run after him,but he was a gigolo and formerly a photographer .

"So, have you come back to continue your amazing photography" Brandy,a friend of his asked

"of course not, you'd be amazed at what ive got up my sleeves."

"okay then, where we going?"

"Let's check out this bar, IK says It's fun um..."

****

"Mum,good evening,where's dad? I got what you asked me to bring"Tracy said as she got into her parents home

"Tracy,I'm glad you came over. Pearl was here ealier"

"Pearl?"Tracy almost screamed

"Yes hun, She explained why we lost touch. She even went to your house"

"Mum,i haven't gotten home yet.Did she leave her phone no or address?" Tracy asked complacently

"Yes here it is. She said she got in last night."

"Ok mum,we need to meet up"

****

"Hello"

"Hello, Pearl,am I speaking with Pearl?" Tracy asked

"Yes,It's Pearl.Trei I've missed you much,where are you,I'll come right over"

"No,I'll come over Pearl,with my family. Can i come over tomorrow Saturday?"

"Yea,sure, I'm really sorry for everything Trei. mum said you have a son now. I hope I could be his godmother"

"Yea,you already are Pearl. You'll meet him tomorrow we'll sort things out when we meet"

****

hehe...make the thing no become like Laura, Oliver, Sarah and Tommy for Arrow o @fabzgrace

The next evening...

"George hunny,are you sure we're at the right house?"

"Yes,my love,We're at the address your friend gave..."

"Wow,the house's quite huge. "

"Mummy, who are we here to see?"

"Baby,It's your godmother, she wants to see you okay"

"okay mummy."

"hi,good evening is Pearl home?" Tracy asked a maid in sight

"Yes ma'am Tracy right?"

"That's right"

"please come in ma'am " The maid said

"Tracy! George!" Pearl said agape

"Pearl you know George?" Tracy asked

George was also suprised .

"Yes bestie,he once saved me from rapists"

"Wow,that's really laudable my love" Tracy said to George" Well Pearl, meet my husband George and my son Max

"He's your husband!!!"

"Yes Pearl,I'm married remember?"

Pearl was quite downcast about the info she just garnered,nevertheless...

"Yes,nice to meet you again Mr George .Hello little max"

"baby,greet your godmother"

Max was unyielding

"Now max,don't make mummy angry and do as she said"George said

"Goodday aunty"

"You're so adorable max,come over here I've got toys for you"

****

Pearl was staring at them go all over each other:kissing and cuddling. She couldn't fathom why fate had to work this way, why her bestfriends husband of all people.She felt jealous,but she wasn't supposed to be so she just sat across them looking gloomy.

"George, I need to talk to Pearl for a while"

"Okay my love"

She walked over to where Pearl sat.

"Pearl,I've missed you a lot. I thought you weren't gonna come back again,How was england,and How did your training go?"

"It all went fine,plus I'm also a runway model Now,I intend to further my career here in Nigeria." Pearl said a bit lightened

"Wow,that's quite a feat, are you okay?" Tracy asked noticing her moodiness

"Yes,sure I am,It's just a lot of things happened so fast."

"Yea,I know. So,How about your aunt,heard from her?"

"Yes,she's even out..."

"My love" George cut in "you've got a call"

"Okay,I'll take it,excuse me..."

"Nice house you've got Pearl" George said

"Thanks"she said

"shes been saying a lot of good things about you.Makes me wanna know you better"

"Yea,that's good"

"So um, what do you do atm?" george inquired

"I'm an interior decor as well as model. You're into advertising too right"

"yea,that's right"

"I..."

"Pearl, I think we have to get going now,It's almost 7pm and we don't want to get stuck in traffic"

"Yea,that's true my love" George said

"Okay,thanks for visiting Trei, You have a wonderful family; a smart kid and an awesome husband"

"Yea,I guess I'm really lucky then. Max! Max!" Tracy called for max but there was no response

"wait Trei, Rowena,could you please look for the litte darling and bring him to us."

Max came running down the stairs.

"Max hunny, you're all sweaty,It's time to go,say bye to aunt Pearl"

"Bye aunty Pearl"
****

What do you think guys... .

Interesting story. Just dat d updates are too small. Love it girl!

"Hey dad,you sent for me,good morning"

"Yes Tracy ,have a seat."

She pulled up a chair.

"Tracy" he continued, "I want you to do me a favor."

"Dad,go on and ask,I'll do anything within my power for you"

"honey,I want you to work in my company, You have a masters in marketting,so we need you here"

"But why dad? you know,I'm just starting off my AD company with my hubby and we're still in the process of making it work ."

"Tracy,"he spoke in a lowered tone "The company is being mismanaged and It's going bankrupt"

"Bankrupt?"Trei shouted in disbelief

"Shh,"he looked around to see if anyone was eavesdropping "Don't let that get out of your mouth okay.I want you to think about it Tracy.
Btw,I just employed a new MD.."

"Ok dad,i will.Who's he ?"

"A minute pls" He picked up his landline and dialled his secretary

"Bola,tell him to come in Now"

"Yes sir."Bola said

The door was opened in a jiffy and before Tracy could have a look...

"Tracy,meet the new MD Mr Charles Udoh"

"Hi miss Tracy" charles said

She turned to look at him.

"CHARLES"

****

Tracy was done talking with her dad and she had to head home. She hoped she could see and talk to Charles before she left.

Fortunately,he alighted from the elevator she was about to enter.

"Wow,nice meeting you again TRACY."

"And What do you think you're doing in my fathers company"she asked with vivacity

"Pardon?. Ma'am I'm here to work okay"

"What fake CV did you give him that made him employ you,cause,last time I checked you were a pathetic PHOTOGRAPHER!"

"Well that was last time Tracy and this is the present!"

"Don't think you've gotten away with what you did to Pearl cause you haven't ,I'll deal with you.Excuse me!"

she made to enter the lift but he grabbed her by the arm and pulled her back.

"Tracy,I did nothing to Pearl okay."

"You call decieving her and leaving her in the lurch nothing?" she said furiously.

"Listen to me Tracy. That friend of yours isn't worth any affection. she's a LovePeddler and I wonder How she became friends with you cause you're both different and..."

"Don't you dare call my best friend a LovePeddler ever again? You're pathetic"

She stormed out on him.

Charles revamped ,smirked and walked away like nothing ever happened.

"Honey there's something i'd want us to discuss"

Trei said to George

"What's that about my love?"

"um... George Dad wants me to work in his company"

"and what did you say"George asked

"I told him i'd think about it"

"Seriously? Tracy?" he said,disappointed.

"Yea,I mean what was I supposed to say.He's my dad and..."

"And what?" George cut in "He's the one who gave us this house and a loan to start our company? Tell me!"

"Would you just stop it! I'm making a suggestion here, working at dads' could give us more capital you know."

"I don't need your family's money!"George splurted

"It's not only about the money,dad's company is also crashing... I just have to Help"

"Then go on and help! You'd always choose your family over us" He was irked and upset

"I don't understand you George,I'm not doing this for any selfish reason..If you want I could tell him to let you work there too."

"Never! Remember How your dad humilated me last year when I tried presenting an AD for his company to him? remember?"

"That was then,I'm sure dad didn't mean it..."

"There you go again,always on your dad's side. Tracy do whatever you like okay.I don't care!"

"Is it wrong for me to seek your advice? is it? I really don't know where all this pride is coming from. You weren't like this when we were dating..."

"Ok,you can have the house to yourself."

He left furious.

"oh my God! why is all these happening"Tracy lamented

****

Pearl arrived at her favorite bar from before.
Although she had promised her self and Tracy Never to drink again, she couldn't Help reneging.

"Just this once I promise." she said to her ego which had tried to dissuade her.

She walked in and sat on a sofa

"Waiter!" she called on to the attendant

"Can I have a bottle of vodka please?"

"Here you go ma'am"

She had downed a glass and was peering around when she spotted George .

"George? what could he be doing here?"

she walked a few miles to his table.

"George?" she called out to him quizzically

"Oh hi Pearl Tracy's friend" he said when he looked up

He was obviously drunk.She looked on the table where there were 4 bottles of Mc dowell's which were Zilch
Pearl felt pity for him.

"why are you here alone?"

She knew she had asked a rhetorical question cause he had already zonked out, sleeping like a baby.

"Excuse me" she said to a waiter close to her

"Has he paid for his drinks? "

"No ma'am"

"Okay,could you bring me the bill"

She paid as soon as the young lad brought the bill.

"Can you please Help him up to my car outside?he can't walk on his own."

****

They had arrived at his residence but she was reluctant to knock on the gate or ring a bell.

She looked at the poor darling. He looked so pathetic and innocent.
Pearl almost kissed him when he said

"I love you very much Tracy. I love you"
subconciously.

She was jolted to reality that this was her besties man and not hers.

"Pearl,behave. He's married okay." she said to herself

She got down and headed for the bell

Hmmm! A quadangle love. Fingers are crossed.

"Etim,is there a problem?"
Tracy said as she unbolted the door to her house.

"Madam, Person dey knock gate since she say na oga she carry come" Etim spoke in vernacular

"A lady? and she brought George?"

"Yes Madam,make I allow am enter gate?"

"No,Let's both go."

****

"Evening Pearl? So Etim you don't know my bestfriend Pearl ?"

"sorry madam I no no am"

"well,better do now,cause she'll be visiting more often okay?"

"Yes madam"

"Pearl honey,where did you find George?"

"At a bar and he was drunk, Are you guys having problems?" she asked concerned.

"It's nothing. Thanks for bringing him home,I know I can always count on you. "

"It's nothing."

"oh George... Etim! Etim!"

"Maaaaaa..."He rushed out from the house

"Come let's carry your oga inside"

"Ok ma"

"Let me Help" Pearl said

"No Pearl,you've done enough already and It's late now,go home or you wanna sleep over?"

"No,I still have some work to do. Goodnight Trei"

"Goodnight"
Tracy and etim struggled to raise and take George in.
****

HAPPY SUNDAY

"Good morning mum"

"WoW Tracy so early?"

"Yes mum,I just have to tell dad something before I go to work."

"Ok,how's my grandson"

"He's fine mum. He's home with his nanny,you can go visit him."

"alright I will."

"Tracy" Mr Obi said coming from the stairs

"Good morning dad,did I wake you?"

"No Tracy, you didn't ."

"Okay.Dad concerning your job offer..."

"Wait Tracy are you sure you've thought about it properly."

"Yes dad. I'm sorry I won't take it"

"why?"

"It's gonna affect my family and my relationship with my husband I can't dad,I'm sorry."

"Tracy,my company,all I've worked hard for is about to go down the drain and you tell me rubbish?"

"Dad,I'm sorry, I have to go Now."

"Tracy!!!"

She didn't stop

"Darling please try to understand her"

"Not another word from you"he said enraged and stumped out

****

"My love you left home even before I woke up."

"Yes George,I had to settle something"

"Like?"

"George we'll talk about it later. we have a meeting Now..."

****

"...and that's BELO your premium beauty product" George concluded their new AD campaign

"Awesome campaign Mr George,I like it"

"Thanks mr Godwin"

"There's just one thing remaining"

"What's that sir"Tracy asked

"We need a model for the advert"

"Yea that's right, So have you got one on your mind?"

"Yea,I've recently heard of one that just came into the country,her name is... Pearl Ojo can you get her to do the job? "
"wow,fantastic choice. Yes we can." Tracy said

"Good ."Mr Godwin said

"We're done here then. "

****

"George, Could you go over to Pearls' to inform her about the proposal.I'm sure she'd accept it"

"Aren't you going with me My Love?"

"Nah,We've still got another meeting and I've got to go home to max."

"Alright,I won't stay long,love you."

"Love you too, we still haven't talked you know."

"We'll do that at home"
****

HAPPY SUNDAY

I'm really sorry guys,been so stressed out this week. update in a bit..

George arrived at pearls office in no time

"Wow,It's huge"
He was bewildered when he got in

"Excuse me sir, can I Help you?" a young lady said politely

"Good day miss.My name's George and I want to see Miss Pearl Ojo"

"Aii,just a min sir"

She made a call over to pearls office.

"Ok Mr George you can go in through that door"she gestured to him

****

"George! To what do I owe this visit" Pearl exclaimed

"Good day Pearl, I'm here for..."

"Oh,I'm sorry,my manners. Please have a sit"

He sat down feeling more comfortable

"Yea,so as I was saying, A client of ours wants you to model in their ..."he went on and on

"okay,I accept it."

"That's great news. so when would you like to meet them?"

"Ermm,when would they be free?"

"Don't worry about them,just state your convenience"

"Ok. excuse me,I'll be right back"

George stood to admire her office

"Wow" he said and he also spotted a portrait of hers on a desk

"Beautiful"he said as he gazed at the portrait

"So I have..."

"Whoa!"he said suprised as he quickly dropped the portrait

"I'm sorry I startled you"

"It's nothing. I was just admiring your office.This portrait's quite nice."

"Thanks"she said and her eyes glittered

"Who did this?"

"A friend of mine"

"i'd really like to know him cause I want one..."

"wow,then you really like it"

"For my wife"he added

"oh."

"So,have you checked?"

"yea I have and it'll be next saturday"

"Time?"

"I'll text your office"

"Alright thanks. I've got to go now"

"Okay. my regards to Trei and Max"

"Aii. bye" He pecked her

"Oh my god! "she exclaimed.

"I cant believe he just kissed me" she said rubbing her cheek.

"It was a peck and not a kiss Pearl".

"Aww. Rowena,stop been such a spoil spurt. How long have you been out there?"

"Just some minutes ago.Who's he,he's quite handsome"

"He's george"

"Is he single?" Rowena asked with raised brows.

"No Flirt. He's the husband of Tracy."

"Oh, your bestfriend has got a good catch then."

"Yea"She said regrettably

"You're supposed to be happy for her you know. So you've got a new contract?"

"YEA! I did"she said happily

"It's lunch break,let's eat out Pearl."Rowena said

"okay,I'll just put this things together."

No probs. Hope u r much better. Just try to update when chanced so dat d thread doesnt die. Still following.

DEDICATING THIS EPISODE TO MUBZAY
All your comments are appreciated

"Hii Tracy" Charles said in his ever deceptive tone

"Charles,what are you doing in my home?"Tracy asked puzzled

"Wow,is that your son?"he said as Max alighted from the car, ignoring her first question.

"You haven't answered my question!she splurted

"Whoa! take it easy. I've been waiting for you to get home out here since your gateman didnt let me in"

"Yea,so,please state your reason for coming here briefly cause I'm very busy and..."

"Your dad sent me to you" he cut in

"what for?"

"He said to tell you he wants you to reconsider his offer. "

"Ok. tell him I would."

"Hey honey" George said as he arrived

"welcome home!"

"Daddy!!!" Max screamed and ran to him.

"How are you little man" he picked him up.

"Hi,good evening I'm charles"

"Hi..."

"Ok,Trei,i'd be going,bye."charles said

"Ok," Tracy said "Let's go in honey" she told George and Max

****

"Who was that Tracy?"George asked

"Who?" she replied bemused

"I mean the Man that just left"

"Oh,he brought message from my dad."

"okay and about what happened yesterday,I'm really sorry Tracy,I was downcast ."

"It's okay hun,just promise me you'll never do that again."
"I promise. So about your dad..."

"Don't bother about that,I've settled it"

"How?"

"I told him I cant work there"

"Why!"

"Hello Pearl?"

"Oh hi Tracy. George told me that you accepted modelling contract.that's good."

"Yea I did"

"So where are you now?"

"I'm at the office"

"umm,are you busy?"trei asked

"Why?"

"I would like us to go out,you know catch some fun,Its been a while you know..."

"I'm sorry but I'm busy atm"

"Ok, So when will you be free?"

"I dunno, but I'll let you know."

"okay,bye"

"Why did you do that?"Rowena asked after she ended the call

"Do what?"

"Lie about your being busy when in actual fact you just told me you needed recreation."

"Rowena,I'm just...."

"What's wrong with you Pearl,I thought you said you were her best friend."

"Okay, Rowena don't irk me,I still call the shots here"

"Yes ma"she said gibingly.

****

"Dad!"

"Hey Tracy, glad you came over."

"Yes dad, do you mind if I ask a question?"

"No,I don't go on"

"Why do you repose so much trust in charles,I mean,you have a lot faith in him"

"Tracy,you need to understand something, Charles is good,really good and our company needs some help now,we can't afford to lose him"

"What if..."

"What if what?"He asked inquisitively

"what if I accept to work in the company,would you relieve him of his job?"

"Nah,I can't do that but if you work in my company,i'd make you the president and you'd supervise him.Why do you hate him so much,is it because he dumped that your good-for-nothing friend?"

"Dad,pls let's not bring Pearl into this.I have something to tell you"

"Go on"

"I spoke with my husband and ,I'm accepting your offer dad"

"Wow,that's wonderful.. Thanks Tracy"

"No need for that dad,its my responsibility."

"so,How is my grandson,I heard he made stars at school?"

weeks after.

"Hi honey."

"Oh,hi my love,glad you could drop by today,how's work been?"

"The usual.Wow,I've missed this office..."

"Hello,could I see mr George" A gorgeous lady inquired

"Yes ma'am, he's over there."

"Oh George!" she said dreamily

"Charlotte! Wow!" george said

"wow,It's been ages. you've changed quite a lot." She hugged him tight

"um,charlotte meet my wife Tracy." he said when they disengaged

"Oh hello Tracy nice to meet you"

"Hi "Tracy said briefly.
she felt weird cause she didn't like they idea of someone hugging her hubby so tight.

"George hunny, I've got a lot of stuffs to tell you,Do you mind if we go somewhere to talk" Charlotte said

"Emm..."George looked back at his wife who gave her assent.

"Honey,i'd be back soon"

"okay."

****

"Tracy,there's nothing wrong It's just a friendly meeting"she said trying to convince herself that she made the right choice.

"Tracy,who are you talking to?"an employee asked

"oh,It's nothing chioma, Emm, so how have you guys been?"

****

Tracy was pacing about the house,it was nine pm and George wasn't home yèt.

"Oh my God, where could he be and he's not returning his calls"

"Mummy!"

"Max,what are you doing awake? where's your nanny."

"mummy,where's daddy"

"Oh honey,come here, Your dad,went to get you a very big and beautiful gift he'll soon be home okay..."

"Ok mummy"

She cuddled him till he slept.

****

"Tracy I'm so sorry"George said as soon as he arrived

"Where have you been?"

"After I talked with charlotte,I got a message from James so I had to go over to his place he had a little problem and there wasn't any network so I..."

"It's okay,but please just try to inform me next time so I won't get worried sick about you"

"Yea,I promise my love"

"okay,let's go to bed.It's late.
****

Fabzgrace:
she got home.everything was fine,they loved the dress.
wow,what a lovely dress,you sure have good taste and thanks for the suprise mama said

tracy loved calling her mama, she was mrs gloria obi,a midwife by profession,a wife to her darling husband and a mother to her only child.
reason why she must have loved tracy so much.

mama you know How much I love you,this is just little compared to the things I'll do when I finally get a job.

she had graduated from the university a year earlier and was still searching for a job.

tracy, don't worry you'll find your job soon,she had studied advertising.

where are the quotes here?

loving the story

Tattooboy:
where are the quotes here?
loving the story

Thanks. I hadn't started putting the quotes then, I'm still learning sha.

Pearl felt a tap at her back and she turned around .

"George!"she exclaimed
They quickly hugged

"I'm sorry I was late."

"It's okay,at least you're here Now,I missed you.."

"I missed you too Pearl,you're looking so beautiful today,that's why I love you"

"I love you too" he was about to kiss her when...

she woke up.

"it was just a dream." Her heart was racing .

"Calm down Pearl,It's all a dream,but this is wrong! He's my bestfriends husband.Oh God,please help me... "

She tried sleeping but it wasn't possible,she picked up her phone and dialled Tracy.

After many unreturned calls,she called Rowena.

"Rowena,I can't sleep.."

"Oh my god Pearl,do you need a nanny?" she asked sarcastically

"It's not funny Rowena."

"Okay,do you have sleeping pills?"

"ermmm,I dont know,but I'll check my aunt's storage I'm so lonely in this house Rowena."

"Oh,sorry about that okay,go take the pills goodnight *yawns*“

"good night .See you tommorrow"

****

"Pearl, pearl!" Rowena had to shake her vigorously as she was in deep sleep.

"Umm,Mum I mean Rowena"

"Did you get any sleep last night?"

"No,I couldn't get the tabs."

"Sorry about that,anyway, the Belo executives are here and they requested you"

"Okay,How do I look?"

"spot on girl,you're so pretty and sexy too."

****

"Good day everyone"

"Hello miss Pearl,we're from Belo and we're here for the photoshoot schedule."

"Ohkay,that's cool,umm when should I avail myself for it?"

"How about tomorrow?"

"okay,good, see you then."

****

"I'm so sorry guys,I hope we're not too late"Tracy said as they arrived the shoot location

"No,ma'am we're just starting."

"that's great,excuse me,I have to take this call... hello?"

George decided to go on alone he was stupefied when he got to the scene.
There standing before him was half unclad Pearl posing for the camera.

She was quite shy when she saw him.

"I'm sorry,I hope I didn't intrude"

"No sir George, please come see the pics and tell us what you think..."

He took a momentary look at the pics

"They are great,perf model."

Pearl smiled.

"Sir George, George!"

"Yes chioma"

"Tracy said she had an urgent call from the office and she has to go there ASAP."

"OH,that's okay."

"Wow,miss Pearl, you're quite sexy" chioma said

"Thanks“ Pearl said flashing a smile

****

"Hello? What? what do you mean you can't pick me up? what I'm I supposed to do Now? hello?"

Pearl was upset her carriage wasn't available.

"Pearl, is there a problem?" George asked

"Um, It's nothing,I'm fine.."

"You're obviously not,you can tell me you know" he held her hand.

Pearl looked down at her hand and back to George's face

"My driver said my car broke down and he can't come pick me."

"oh,that's not a problem. i'd drop you off"

"No,I don't want to encroach..."

"you're not. I'm pretty sure if my wife were here,she'd want me to do same too. let's go?"

"okay."

****

"Thanks for bringing me home,I appreciate."

"It's nothing, Bye."

"Good bye."

"wow,he dropped you off?"

"Rowena! you startled me,when did you get here?"

"I felt for you so I decided to spend the weekend here"

"Thanks a lot, come on in..."
****

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"So,Tracy I need to know why you rejected this ?" Charles said flinging a typed booklet at her desk

"Charles How inappropriate,I guess you're forgetting something here,I'm your boss."

"Boss my foot!"he said to himself albeit loud

"what did you just say?"

"Nothing."

"Good,so you had better come up with better strategies cause I don't buy this idea."

"Ok"he turned back and was about to walk away when she called back to him.

"wait!"

"what's it Tracy,I'm sick and tired of your bossing me around.Mind you,your dad employed me,not you and I'm answerable only to him so stop being saucy" he stumped out in annoyance.

"Really Now."

****
SOMEWHERE DOWN SOUTH

"Dude,this girl's making things hard for me"

"Charles why are you even working in the company in the first place. I know you as a photographer and not some sort of business tycoon!"

"listen brady, I'm here for an aim okay,and I need to achieve it "

"Aim? what aim?"

"You'll soon find out my brother,Very soon"

“Okay,lets drink,shall we?"

****

"My Love! you're home so soon!"

"Yea,there's not much work at the office.BTW,where are you going?"

"Oh,I almost forgot,I'm meeting up with charlotte,there's a business proposal we want to discuss"

"Charlotte again?"

"again?" George asked

"No,It's okay,you can go."

"Ok honey,love you Muah" he kissed her and left.

"What kind of business proposal could she want to discuss,I don't trust her.Nanny? Nanny?"

"Yes ma"

"Please watch over Max,I've got to go somewhere"

****