Lanre held Rosa by her waist and kissed the nook of her neck before he asked her to excuse him to have a quick shower and come downstairs.
Rosa said Ok. She sank into the sofa and admired the house. At the annex of the building lies where his cook and servants lived.
It’s such a large house and truly befit his status as a medical doctor. Though she hasn’t been to the bedroom but was certain that it was going to be looking magnificent.
If she and Lanre eventually got married someday, she would be living in this house. Rosa looked at herself and closed her eyes, waiting for that day to arrive soon.
She soon heard a knock on the door. She guessed it was going to be Theresa. Lanre was expecting her and they would be having dinner together in his place.
She stood up and went to the door, peeping through the cat eye, she saw Theresa Mo and Junxie. She smiled, he came along with his Fiancee?
She opened the door and came face to face with her friend and her fiance. Theresa smiled and winked an eye at her before stepping through the door.
Junxie followed her in next and the door was shut. “Hello President Li” Rosa welcomed him.
Junxie Li smiled faintly and shook her hands. Theresa looked round the house, she liked it. The decor, the architectural design and the large chandelier emitting different lights makes the sitting room look welcoming.
The floor was made of marble and the ceiling was decorated with inbuilt lights. The sofa was made of a leather material and looks exquisite. Lanre’s house is such a sweet place to be.
She had never been to his house before. Despite the level of closeness, he had never invited her to his place and she doesn’t seem interested though.
“This place is good, ” Junxie Li stated. Theresa Mo said yes, she likes the settings and the decor of the house.
Rosa said thanks to the lovers, behaving like the host. Somehow she can act as the host on behalf of Lanre. After all, She is Lanre’s woman.
“Where’s Lanre?” Theresa finally asked. Rosa said he went to have a shower but would be with them shortly.
The servant heard voices and came out of her room. She bowed slightly before them and asked them what they would take.
“Something soft for the ladies and a beer for the President” Rosa instructed. The servant went awsw
ssay and returned with a tray containing the chilled drinks and tumblers.
Theresa said she prefers something mild and not chilled. The servant said ok and went away to get another wine. Rosa asked if she was fine? Theresa liked chilled drinks why did she suddenly say otherwise.
“I’m fine. I will be having my psychological period any moment from now, I don’t want to regret taking the drink” Theresa replied and Rosa said, it’s better she took precaution then.
The guests soon started drinking when Lanre started coming downstairs wearing jeans and a polo. He was holding a laptop as he saw his guest all seated, drinking and chatting together.
” It’s an honor to have you here President Li and Ms Theresa” Lanre called their attention as he came closer. He had that megawatt smile and looked sweet and handsome.
“The pleasure is ours” Theresa Mo replied for the both of them. Lanre drew closer and shook hands with Junxie and Theresa before taking a place next to Rosa.
The servant who was standing by and waiting for an order came forward and bowed before Lanre ” what would you like, doctor?” she asked.
“Exactly like the male guest” He replied and suddenly asked, “is Nanny home!”. He wants his nanny to meet his guests and Rosa, since she asked after her a few days ago.
The servant said yes and he said she should tell her that he has some friends with him in the house. That was all he would say, the nanny would interpret what he meant.
She understands him well and can even tell what his wink of the eye meant. He wants her to come out and meet his friends.
The servant returned and was pouring him drinks when a woman in her forties stepped out dressed in an elegant satin and her hair made into a bun.
Nanny is a beautiful woman and despite not being in her prime, her beauty still reflects. She looked calm and modest.
Lanre saw her coming and Rosa but Theresa Mo and Junxie were seated with their backs to her.
“Hello Aunt”Rosa greeted, standing up quickly and courteously. This woman is Lanre’s nanny, but she is like his mother.
“Rosa dear, how have you been?” Nanny asked, smiling at her. She hadn’t seen Rosa in a while and seeing her with Lanre now, she knows All is back to normal between them.
Theresa Mo heard her voice , and turned her back abruptly. The voice cannot be mistaken. When she saw her, shock, puzzle and a mixture of complex feelings flooded through Theresa Mo all of a sudden.
“I’m fine, Aunt. I’ve missed you ” Rosa said, going to her and hugging her respectfully.
” I’ve missed you too dear. Didn’t Lanre tell you I asked after you?”Nanny asked, patting Rosa’s back happily.
” I haven’t told her yet. It wasn’t long before she arrived..” Lanre was defending himself. Suddenly Theresa Mo stood up, her eyes welled up in tears and took her steps towards the nanny.
Before Junxie Li could hold her back or say jack, Theresa Mo called ” Aunt Lulu!!” Her tears gave way.
Lanre turned when he heard Theresa’s voice and squinted. He looked at Theresa Mo who has now gone emotional and Rosa refrained from the embrace and looked towards her friend.
At this time, the nanny had turned and was shocked as her hands shivered when she sighted Theresa!!
She doesn’t expect that anyone would call her by that name in such a place. Only close relatives know her by that name. But seeing Theresa Mo, her complexion turned ashen.
This time, Nanny’s eyes have gone moist as well. Lanre gently stood up but before he could ask what was going on, Theresa Mo threw herself on the nanny and started sobbing loudly.
“Aunt Lulu, aunt Lulu..” she was sobbing. Nanny held her close and her tears gave way as well.
She held Theresa Mo tightly and the latter embraced her waist. “Many things have happened in my life when you stopped coming Aunt.
Do you even know that I have kids, Aunt Lulu?” Theresa Mo asked amidst tears. ” I am sorry baby, I wished I could help it..”Aunt Lulu apologised.
The three people present exchanged glances. Lanre squinted and was quiet, there’s something he doesn’t know and wants to know
How can his nanny know Theresa and she even called her “Aunt Lulu”? Lanre wondered.
” Aunt Lulu? Aren’t you Rebecca, Nanny?” Lanre asked.