Twenty Six

"I'll get dressed first, mom," I said this before entering my room.

I quickly got dressed because I was hungry from the smell of the dish my mother cooked that reached inside my room. I immediately left the room and went to the kitchen.

"What dish, mom? I can smell it in my room." I asked my mother.

My mother laughed and said,

"Marinated chicken, that's why your clothes are upside down."

Melissa, on the other hand, didn't care while biting into the dish.

"I'm hungry, mom. So ask for a plate," I said.

"You're hungry. Why don't you come home early?" she asked me.

"We ate outside with Duke; it's just that your cooking is even tastier," I said, as I began to eat.

My mother said, "I'm good at cooking, so your girlfriend has to be good in the kitchen, so you don't lose weight."

I laughed.

"Even though she's not good in the kitchen, mom, I know how to cook, so I don't have a problem. We can hire a maid just in case." I said.

"That's the trend now if you have money to pay for something. Why do you have to work so hard to cook? It's so hot," said my mother.

"Are you okay, mom? Didn't you have a hard time making it home? We can get a maid if you want." I said.

"Sometimes I get tired, but it also disappears when I rest. I don't have a problem because I can just take care of you. It's okay," said the mother.

"Thank you, mom," I said.

The mother said, "Eat a lot, then go to bed early."

She put rice on my plate.

"By the way, hasn't Uncle Augusto gotten used to this? How about you working with him? " I asked.

"She's still busy now, so she can't visit. It's okay for me to work there. I'm not doing much. It's also better because I can take Melissa, so I don't have to leave her here when she's not in school," said my mother.

"That's good, mom." My mother asked.

"When will you introduce me to your girlfriend?"



"I'll take her here, mom when she's not busy with her work." was my answer.

"All right, I want to meet her too."

After a half-hour, I was inside the room, resting. I was very full because I ate more of the dish that my mother had prepared. I'm currently lying down while Mitch texts. We also exchanged messages for an hour, but he said goodbye to go to sleep, so I could sleep as well. We went to the tree house early the next morning to return to Genie's house. I'm going back to the city today because Donald texted me that someone was looking for me in the office. I was surprised because Donald didn't tell me who was looking, and I wasn't used to hearing the hanging call. For the time being, it's refreshing every time someone searches for me for specifics about who and what is required.


Every time someone searches for me for information, who and what is it?


"Miss, are we going home to the city?" Lucianna asked.

"It's just me if you want to stay here first. I have an urgent meeting with the company, so I can't stay long, " I said.

We're about to get to Genie's house. Maybe I won't get dressed. This is all I will wear. I have already called the driver of the company that I will be arranging for because I do not want to drive now. Then a black car pulled up in front of us. The door opened and I entered.

"Miss, will you leave your car here?" "Lazzy asked.

"Yes, because I'm not in the mood to drive right now. Just follow and the girls will bring things when you go home." I said.

"All right, miss, be careful."

"Okay."

The driver drove the car away from Genie's house. I didn't know who was looking for me, but Randolf was rushing me. If our family somewhere else was looking for me, there was none. As far as I know, my mommy and daddy are the only children, so no one else can show up.



"What happened? Is there a problem with the company? " I asked.

"Nothing, Ma'am, but they said someone was looking for you."

"And I have no idea who that is," Lucio said.



I initially closed my eyes because we were still quite far apart. I could hear the driver's voice. So I blinked my eyes open. Because I didn't realize we were outside the mansion, I slept for a long time. I walked out and through the gate.

"Wait for me, Lucio, and have some coffee first," I said.



"It's okay, ma'am, I've eaten," I said as I entered the mansion and went straight to my room, taking off my clothes and entering the bathroom.



I even heard my phone ring on the bed. After I took a bath, I immediately went out of the bathroom and looked for something to wear in the closet. What's going on? I really can't go into the office right now. I was already dressed when I left the room. I went to the kitchen first to drink water. When I went out, I found Lucio eating an apple.

"Let's go," I told him.



Once inside the car, Lucio drove it away from the mansion.

Who is looking for me? Whoever they are, they have no consideration. It was almost half an hour away when I arrived at the company. You wasted no time, and I immediately went in and went straight into my office. I only put my office on the first floor because I was too lazy to take the elevator. I prefer the easy way. I immediately saw Randolf standing outside the office.

"What's wrong? What happened? Why do you always call me?" I asked him.

"I'm sorry, Miss, but they're looking for you," Donald replied.

And we went inside the office together. I was exposed to a woman with a raised eyebrow as if she were in her forties. She was with a girl who was five years old and a twenty-four-year-old man. I just think the woman with the raised eyebrows who looked at me seemed to have an attitude. I sat in the swivel chair.

"So, they're looking for me?" I asked Donald, but my eyes were on the three of them. The woman smirked.

"Yes, Miss," Donald replied.



"I didn't know that a big company was entrusted to just one person because the owner was out of town," said the woman.

"Excuse me? You haven't introduced yourself yet, but your tongue is sharp. Who are you? " I asked.

"All right, I'm your dad's second wife. And these are our children," said the woman with a grin.

I was overwhelmed by the thought. I never had a brother. My dad even had a child with another woman and two more. It's impossible! I'm laughing. And the woman's eyes glazed over at me.

"How come? You just showed up now? Why not before? And it's so impossible for my daddy to have children and have other relationships then. If his routine is always in the office, if he leaves, he'll be with my mother!" I asked her.

The woman grinned.

"Not all of your daddy's escapades are known to your mother or you know. I have a lot of evidence here that your daddy and I have a relationship. So whatever wealth he left all to you, my children must also have it," the woman said sternly.

I laughed.



"Do you think everything is that easy? You suddenly came here and introduced yourself? You thought maybe I'd give you what you wanted right away? Let's go through the process first, ma'am. " I said.

The woman's smile faded and was replaced by anger.

"No way! My kids have to get one for them! "yelled the woman.



"Relax, ma'am. I'm not going to squander my father's wealth. If what you're saying is true, it's not that easy to do what you want. They have to undergo tests so we can determine if they are my father's children to you," I explained.

"No way! What do you think of us, liars? I have some evidence here, so there's no need for the tests you're claiming!" exclaims the woman in a historical tone.



"Ma'am, you don't have to shout there because we're not deaf here; whatever the evidence is, if your children and I don't agree with the outcome, it's pointless. My daddy died a long time ago."


"If I let his company fail, it will fail, so it isn't just something you ask me to give sincerely. I won't force you to agree if you don't want to. My company is accepting applications. In the meantime, your son can work here."

But I know from her aura that this woman will not allow it, and I'm not a fool to share with people I only know now.



"There's no need; I'll see you in court. I'll make it a point to embarrass you! " the woman yelled as she exited my office.



I leaned back in my swivel chair, surprised that this had come to this, that someone would come here claiming to be my father's second wife.


"Can I have one glass of water, Randolf? I'm suddenly thirsty. " I told him.

He handed it to me from the dispenser inside the office. Randolf thought of putting it inside my office because he likes to drink water.

"What do you think? Is he telling the truth? " I asked Donald.

I'm perplexed and can't believe it. I was so shocked that I wanted to hide inside the mansion. It would have been a shame if my mother was still alive today. I still can't believe Daddy did those things. He is both my idol and my hero. I adore him to pieces. I always hope that whoever I find to be my love will be like my father. However, this information was released today. And, if everyone knows, it was directly featured in a magazine. I'm aware that a woman's mouth is extremely chatty. I don't think my father would hit a woman like that because there appears to be no breeding.




"I don't know either, Miss. I was surprised. It's been years since I've been working for your company. Not yet as your assistant. I haven't heard anything about having a girl when your daddy has. You know the news is like a fire that has been poured out." Randolf replied.

I sighed.

"I don't want an issue, Randolf. I don't want to be featured in a magazine about that. It is just respecting the soul of my parents," I said.

"What do you want me to do?" he asked me.

"You'll take care of them," I said.

Randolf came out of the office, while I called Arthur.

"Hello, Arthur, where are you? Aren't you busy right now? " I asked him on the other hand.

"No, we have a walk?" he asked.

"No, but I'll have you do something. Come here to the office." I said.

"Okay, coming," he answered, once the phone hung up.

The door opened and Arthur entered.

"What is it? You seem to be in trouble," he asked.