Must Read: Peace And Rose

Episode 7 years ago

Must Read: Peace And Rose

Cynthia sat down, smiling.
Raymond was really great, she never expected all she met in her office.
She didn’t even ask him how he gained entrance into her office, she was just glad he gave her good gifts.
She picked up her phone and read the birthday messages.
So he sent me a message? She smiled on seeing Raymond’s text message.
Donald too? Donald was the son of Chief Daniel’s best friend who Daniel wished her daughter would marry because he was rich and a famous business man.
Cynthia didn’t like the guy but did pretend as if she was a good friend.
Though, the guy was rich but he was a proud and arrogant guy.
He had spoken to Cynthia already that he’d like to date her but Cynthia had been avoiding him because she liked Raymond.
Moreover, she hated his character and wouldn’t want to date an arrogant guy who would just wake up one day and break her heart.
She had noticed in Raymond that he was a nice and responsible guy whom everyone in the company liked.
She picked up the portrait and smiled again. She had forgotten to ask him how he got everything, at least they’d still talk better while taking lunch.
She dropped the portrait and picked up her phone when it began to ring. It was Donald. Why is he calling?
Does he have anything to say? She wondered and picked up the call reluctantly.
They exchanged pleasantries and Donald wished her a happy birthday.
He told her he had a surprise for her and would want her to come over to her father’s house
in the evening.
She began to cogitate on what he wanted her for, in her father’s house.
“Alright.” She ended the call.
She hoped something foolish wouldn’t happen.
She called Aliyah and told her about Raymond’s surprise and told her to get everything that’d be needed because
she’d like them to have dinner that night.
Why Dad’s place? She hissed.
She was not on good terms with her father because she was against him the day her brother brought his fianceé home.
She was around, that day and his brother came in with Lara as the lady he’d love to marry but Chief Daniel rebuked her and thought Cynthia would support him but she acted otherwise since her father had no reasonable excuse for rebuking them.
He was a type of father who liked his children getting married to rich and influential people like him.
Since then, he had been avoiding Franklin and Cynthia.
He had not even called her to greet her a happy birthday, would it make sense to visit his house?
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2:00 pm
Raymond and Cynthia sat together after Ray had ordered for what both of them would eat. He paid instantly and served Cynthia himself. He was happy he was before Cynthia, it would be the talk of the house if he should tell his friends that he came to eateries to eat
with Cynthia.
He knew the first question he’d be asked was that had he asked her out and would be chided by them.
He was smiling, making his thoughts known to him only.
“You gave me the best gift for my birthday, I’m so grateful.” Cynthia smiled.
“Don’t make jest of me because I bought you that,” he waved his hand and laughed.
“I’m serious, not joking this time.
I lost my mother two years back and the gift she always gave me was a Bible.
She’d tell me the best gift one can receive was something religious, you made me remember her today.” She sounded sad.
“I’m deeply sorry ma, I never knew it would make you..” He tried to express himself while Cynthia cut in.
“No, it’s a good thing, I’m just being emotional, that’s all.” She smiled.
“I never knew you’ve lost your mother, may her soul rest in peace.” He also sounded sad.
“Amen, let’s eat.” She grinned.
“What’s your best colour?” Raymond asked her.
Cynthia gave a sharp glance. It wasn’t a question she expected. She smiled and replied, “Purple.”
“I saw your text message also, thanks God bless you abundantly.
I’m forever grateful.” She smiled.
“You don’t have to do all these, you are my boss ma.” He grinned.
“I’ve always wanted an opportunity to tell you I’m not always comfortable with that ma, I don’t want you to address me as ma again.” She continued smiling.
“That will be impolite ma, I’ve always wanted an oppurtunity to tell you not to call me Mr Raymond again, I’m Raymond, so simple.” Cynthia chuckled.
“You are really funny..”
Wish I can say it but there’s no courage, this little I’m saying is for this place not to be silent.
What is my problem? I can’t it! I can try.
“I have something to say..” He cleared his throat.
To Be Continued…