Chapter 73
Next week is still far away and I’m sure I’ll attend. I have got some business to discuss with Edward. I’m going to attend because of that” Alfred said
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It was morning and another beautiful day. Lisa had woken up so late. It was almost noon. She then wondered why she slept for so long, she’s never slept this long before. Maybe she needed it.
She turned to the other side of the bed and picked up her phone and immediately a call came in. It was a group video call with Martha, joy, Derek, and Dina in it. She noticed Julia wasn’t there. It was rare not to see Julia where joy and Derek are.
“Hello, pregnant hottie,” Martha yelled, revealing her 32 sets of teeth. Lisa smiled and waved at her and she yawned.
“Oh my goodness, Lisa. Don’t tell me you just woke up. Oh Jesus, Lisa you’re becoming so lazy” Dina said and they all burst into laughter.
“Oh please, let me be” Lisa rolled her eyes and they all laughed.
“I heard about Liam’s death,” joy said
“Yeah me too. The rumor is all over that he committed suicide” Derek said
“Yeah, I pity the little boy. He was a nice guy, a simple and easy-going person. I wondered why he would do such a thing to Lisa and then decided to kill himself” Martha said with a sad look on her face
“I’m not sure he committed suicide. Whoever killed him made it seems like it was suicide. It wasn’t suicide, Someone did it, someone killed Liam to cover themselves from being caught ” Lisa said
“I second that. Lisa is right ” Dina said
“Whoever is behind that he or she won’t be able to hide for long. Surely they’ll be caught one day” Derek said and Julia and Martha nodded.
Just then they were all quiet like they were in deep thought. Lisa then noticed it was becoming weird, she then decided to change the topic.
“You guys heard of the upcoming birthday party?” Lisa asked
“Oh! Mr. Edward’s son’s birthday?” Dina asked
“I heard about it. That man just loves throwing birthday parties every year” Derek said
“I think the main reason for the party is not mainly for his son but because most CEOs of different companies globally would be present there and it would be an opportunity for them all to meet and partner with each other. Just guessing ” Martha said
“I think you’re right,” Dina said
“I hope you guys are going to attend. Because I’m going to be attending with Daniel ” Lisa said and Martha opened her mouth wide.
“You’ll be attending? Oh my goodness!! I’ll be attending too” Martha said looking happy and Lisa smiled.
“We
“What about you guys? Are you not going to attend?” Lisa asked
“No, I would be going to the hospital with Clara that day,” Dina said
“Oh!!” Lisa said and Dina nodded in response.
“What about you guys? Where’s Julia?” Lisa asked
“She went to see her mom and I’m not sure if we would be attending. Let’s just wait till that day” Derek said and joy laughed.
“I’m sure Lisa is going to make all the men there fall for her. Please wear one of those badass gowns” Martha said and Lisa chuckled lightly.
Just then Lisa’s door burst open revealing ma’am Lois.
“Ok guys see you later. Bye,” Lisa said and ended the call.
“It’s noon Lisa and you’re still in bed. You haven’t had breakfast ” ma’am Lois said and Lisa smiled at her.
She reminded her of her mom so much.
“I’m sorry mom, I’ll go take my bath and come downstairs for breakfast, ” Lisa said, making ma’am Lois smile. She felt her heart melt. No one has ever called her mom after the death of her baby.
She sighed softly and walked out of the room as Lisa walked inside the bathroom to take her bath.
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Daniel is seen in his office working when he hears a knock on the door.
“Come in,” he said and the door burst open revealing his mom. His eyes were still on his computer and he didn’t notice it was his mom standing in his office.
“Williams dropped the files. I’ll go through them one more time. There seems to be a lot of mistakes on the ones you went through, ” Daniel said, his eyes still fixed on the computer.
“Daniel” he heard his mom’s voice. He raised his head and was surprised to see his mom. Although he didn’t look really surprised.
“Mom” Daniel called as he stared at her with no expression on his face.
“Daniel I’m sorry, ” his mom said and Daniel surged softly without saying anything.
“I know I wrong you and Lisa so deeply, even without knowing anything about her. I’m sorry for asking you to choose between me and her” she paused as her eyes became teary
“I realize I was wrong and selfish. After the death of your father, you and nova are the ones I have left. Please I don’t want to lose you” she cried. Daniel stared at her as fat tears slipped down her cheeks.
This time it wasn’t crocodile tears. They were real tears. He felt his heart break into pieces as he watched his mom cry.
He just hates to see her cry, he couldn’t sit and watch her cry. He stood up from the chair he was sitting on. He walked toward his mom and hugged her.
“Shhh stop crying, ” Daniel said as he patted her back.
“I’m sorry son. I’m ready to make things right again with Lisa. Please give me a chance” she said as Daniel pulled away from the hug.
He nodded his head and wiped her tears.
“I’ll be bringing Lisa home this evening. I’m hoping you make things right ” Daniel said and his mom nodded.
“Thank you,” Daniel said and hugged her one more time.
TBC