Chapter 74
After work, Daniel left the office and went up to pick up Lisa. He had promised his mom that she would bring Lisa home this evening so he needed to keep to his words.
“You came early today,” Lisa said, supposed to see Daniel walking inside the house.
“Oh, yes. I planned on taking you somewhere so go get dressed ” Daniel said Lisa stood up happily. Without asking any questions about where they were going she went upstairs to her room to get dressed.
Daniel then went to his room to take his bath then put on another dress. By the time he came out of his room, Lisa was already dressed up and waiting for Daniel in the sitting room.
Daniel stood there as he gazed at Lisa in awe. Lisa was looking so beautiful in the dress she was wearing. Daniel felt like hugging her and kissing the hell outta her but then Lisa jolted him out of his thoughts.
“This cloth is so tight. I can barely breathe ” Lisa said, trying to adjust the cloth as he walked toward Daniel.
“You’re not wearing it the right way. Come I’ll help you ” Daniel said and Lisa walked toward him and stood in front of him.
He helped her adjust the cloth and pecked her on her forehead. “You’re amazing,” he said and held her hands. Lisa smiled as they both walked out of the house hand in hand discussing random stuff.
“Where are we going?” Lisa asked
“My mom’s, ” Daniel said and turned around to see the expression on Lisa’s face.
“It’s alright. She won’t harm you” Daniel said as they both entered the car and Lisa nodded. Although she didn’t feel good about it, she felt like she was going to a lion’s den.
“She came to my office today and apologized. She said she is ready to make things right between the both of you. I’m giving her a chance I hope you do too” Daniel said wearing his seat belt and he beckoned Lisa to wear hers too.
“Sure,” Lisa said
“My mom can be scary at times but I know it’s because she loves me. She’s very nice and she’s the best woman ever
After the death of my father, my mom thought she’d lost everything. She felt her whole world come crashing down on her but I and my younger sister, Nova, were her only hope. So she would do anything to protect us. She’s my superwoman” Daniel said and ignited the engine.
Lisa kept smiling at Daniel as he spoke so many nice things about her mom.
“I understand. My mom was like that too. She was a caring, selfless woman. Any decision she’s made in her whole life she had made it because of me, for the better of me. After the death of my father, life was a living hell but still, she was able to stand up and stand by me, encouraging me that all hope wasn’t lost.
Even until the last moment, she gave up. She stood by me. I miss that soul. May her soul Rest In Peace” Lisa said as the memories of her mom came running into her head.
She missed that beautiful soul so much. She was her everything until she was shot to the ground. She will never be able to forgive her uncle Damon for what he did. He sent her mom to an early grave because of his selfishness and in no time he will pay for everything.
“You alright?” Daniel asked Lisa who was in deep thoughts.
“I’m okay. I’m fine” Lisa said
“I’m sorry about your parents, ” Daniel said, Lisa smiled at him. He could sense it was a smile of sadness. This girl had been through shit. Life most times is cruel. Well, what do we expect, life is no bed of roses.
“You mentioned having a younger sister. How old is she?” Lisa asked
“Oh! Nova troubled some girl. She’s only 5 years old ” Daniel said
“I’m so sure she’ll be a little sweet kid,” Lisa said
“And very adorable. She’s my doll” Daniel chuckled softly
“I can’t wait to meet her,” Lisa said
“Same here, I missed her,” Daniel said
“Why don’t we go shopping first before….” Lisa paused her lips and joined them together.
“Sure,” Daniel said.
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The car screeched to a halt in front of Mrs. Bella’s mansion.
“They’re here nova” they heard Mrs. Bella’s voice from inside the house. Daniel turned to Lisa who was looking so nervous.
“Hey calm down alright?! Everything is going to be fine” Daniel said as he placed his hands on Lisa’s, giving it a light squeeze.
Lisa nodded in response and they both climbed out of the car.
“Daniel” Mrs. Bella called as she walked out of the house.
“Hello mom,” Daniel said as his mom hugged him and pecked him on his left cheek.
She pulled away from the hug and walked toward Lisa.
“Hello ma’am, good evening, ” Lisa said as she smiled at Mrs. Bella, and to her surprise, Mrs. Bella hugged her.
She kissed Lisa on her cheeks as she pulled away from the hug.
“How are you doing?” She asked Lisa who kept on smiling at her nervously.
“I’m fine, ” Lisa said
“I’m sorry for everything I did to you..” Mrs. Bella said as she held Lisa’s hands.
“It’s okay ma’am. You do not need to apologize. I completely understand you were only looking out for your son. Any mother would do that” Lisa said and Mrs. Bella smiled at her.
“You’re so sweet and understanding. No wonder my son would choose you over anything ” Mrs. Bella chuckled and Lisa smiled.
“Mom, are you both gonna keep standing there all day or you’ll come inside?” Daniel asked
“Oh, Do not mind me, son. I’m just so excited to see her” Mrs. Bella said and held Lisa’s hands, as they both walked in.
Immediately after they got inside the house they heard Nova screaming Daniels’s name as she ran out of the kitchen.
“Oh here comes the little devil. I wonder what she was doing in the kitchen this time” Mrs. Bella said almost whispering and Lisa chuckled.
“Uncle Daniel, uncle Daniel, uncle Daniel” Nova yelled and jumped on Daniel.
“Oh my sweet little angel, ” Daniel smiled as he carried Nova in his arms.
“Uncle I’m not a little angel I’m a big angel” nova said as she touched Daniel’s hair. Lisa smiled
“I’ll be in the kitchen, ” Mrs. Bella said And left. Lisa nodded and turned back to Daniel and nova.
“Uncle I missed you. Where have you been?” Nova asked as her smile turned into a frown
“Oh, baby girl. I’m so sorry I was busy with work but guess what now? Uncle is here to spend time with you and uncle went shopping for you today” Daniel said and nova screamed happily.
Lisa kept smiling as she watched Daniel and her little sister nova. They both looked so adorable. If she hadn’t been told that this little girl was Daniel’s sister, she would have mistaken them for father and child.
It was then she noticed Daniel was very good with children. He would make a good father in the future. His wife in the future would be a lucky woman.
TBC