Must Read: The New Girl

6 years ago

Must Read: The New Girl

The James’s residence *

Aunt Mary: Here’s your coffee Sandra.

Mrs. James: Thank you Aunt Mary.

Aunt Mary: Are you sure you wanna wait for Edwin this night? I mean it’s already late. Won’t you get some sleep? I’m sure you must be very tired.

Mrs. James: No, I must see him tonight. I must talk to him tonight.

Aunt Mary: But you have been sitting here for 3 hours straight. I’m not sure he’s coming back home today looking at the way and manner he left. He might probably sleep at his friend’s place. Please rest Sandra, you really need it. You have…

Mrs. James: …No, I don’t care if he doesn’t return today, I will wait for his return.

Aunt Mary: Okay Sandra, whatever you say. If you need me, I’ll be in my room. Goodnight (walking out).

Mrs. James: Goodnight Aunt Mary.
(sighs) I deserve whatever treatment I’m getting from Edwin. I wish I was more affectionate towards him.

* Flashback *.

Mrs. Macaulay: Wow Sandra, that’s great news. I can’t believe you just signed a partnership contract with ‘Shamdam Wears’. That’s the biggest fashion label in the world and you are now partners with them. I’m so happy for you. Congratulations (smiling).

Mrs. James: Thank you very much Rose. You can’t imagine how happy I feel right now. ‘Elegence’ will now be known worldwide.

Mrs. Macaulay: This calls for celebration (smiling).

Mrs. James: (giggles) A huge one for that matter.

Mrs. Macaulay: I think we should have a… (Phone rings) Excuse me Sandra, it’s Daniel. Hello?… How are you Daniel?… I’m doing fine myself… Really?… Wow, that’s great, so when will you be arriving?… Alright, we’ll be expecting you… Okay, take care of yourself… Love you, Bye (call ends).

Mrs. James: You seem excited. What did he say?

Mrs. Macaulay: Daniel said he will be coming back home for Christmas. I’m so excited. It’s been quite a while I last saw him, like 3 months now. I can’t believe how much I’ve missed him. I will have to cook his favourite meal; which is Jollof Rice. I’m sure he will love that (smiling).

Mrs. James: Oh, well that’s good. Do you know if Edwin will do the same?

Mrs. Macaulay: How will I know? Am I his mother?

Mrs. James: I was just asking though. (Sighs) Edwin and I haven’t really been close to each other. I’m not even sure he has my phone number or knows anything about me (looking gloomy).

Mrs. Macaulay: Aww, but you do know you are the cause of it all?

Mrs. James: How?

Mrs. Macaulay: I can’t believe you asking me this question. Both you and Samuel neglected Edwin when he was young because of your businesses. He grew up without the care of a mother all his life. Now tell me, how do you expect him to know anything about you?

Mrs. James: But everything we did was for his own good. We just wanted give him the best of everything, which means we have to work round the clock.

Mrs. Macaulay: Oh please don’t give me that excuse. You can’t tell me you work 24/7?

Mrs. James: Okay, I don’t but there are times I need my ‘me’ time. I’ve always loved my ‘me’ time since I was young.

Mrs. Macaulay: But now you are married and on top of that, you’re also a mother. So your ‘me’ time has to reduce to the utmost minimum.

Mrs. James: (sighs) I know, I now understand that I’ve made a very big mistake in the past. I’m ready to mend things with Edwin but I’m afraid he won’t listen or forgive me.

Mrs. Macaulay: Listen Sandra, yes Edwin would probably not listen to you or forgive you but YOU HAVE TO TRY! Talk to like a mother. I’m sure deep down his heart, he would love to have his mother back to him. So just try and if he still doesn’t want to listen to you, keep on trying. I’m sure he will eventually come around (smiling).

Mrs. James: Do you really think so?

Mrs. Macaulay: I know so. No matter what, you’re still his mother and that will never change, so I’m sure he will eventually come around (smiling).

Mrs. James: Alright. Thank you Rose for your advice and encouragement. I really appreciate it (smiling).

Mrs. Macaulay: Aww, don’t be like that, what are we best friends for?

Mrs. James: (giggles) Yeah, you’re right.

* Flashback ends *