Chapter seven

Mrs  June's POV

I arrived home feeling stressed out.It was dawn and we had to book another flight because we missed our flight because of businesses issues.

"Take the luggage up to our room"I ordered one of the maids. I saw Ida standing there.

What happpened to her clothes?

Why were they do dusty?

I know she wanted to hug me.I took of my sunglasses and opened my arms.She came running into my arms.My little girl was now a big girl.James joined the hug.

I could tell that she had missed as from the way she hugged me.

"Ok enough with the hug .You are going to pop me like a blueberry"

"Prepare her favourite food" I ordered one of the maids.

The  long table was laid with the finest silk cloth.Ex pensive glass plates and cutlery laid on the table.

"How was school for the past three months" One of the maids served me.

"Fine"she responded .I could see she wasn't enjoying her meal.A questioning look appeared on her face.

"What's wrong baby" I asked hoping she'd tell me.She looked at my dad then back at me.

"It's about Grace.What did she tell you"

"Nothing much.She told me that she had a heart attack today.I think we need to give her time off"

"I know.She really needs it"

"Come on eat your food I made them prepare your favourite dish".

I dipped my bacon in carrot puree.I watched  as she ate her meal.

The ringtone of James' phone echoed in the dinning room.He rose from his seat and disappeared into the hall.

I could hear unclear shouts from him.He returned.

"What's wrong honey"I asked.

He had a frustrated look on his face.

"I just got a call from-"He paused.

"What's wrong daddy "Ida asked.

"We've got another company that wants to do business with us. I'll be expecting the  CEO tomorrow in our house."

"I'll be in my room if you need me"Ida rose up and left.

I turned to James.

"Another tour coming up?"

"Maybe"

"I'm exhausted from all that work,let's go to our room madame"he handed me his arm.I tucked my arm under his. "Hui" I responded in French.

"Be here  on time"I cut the call.

"Who was that?" James asked as he scrubbed his hair with a towel.

"My makeup artist"

I stood up from the bed and went to the bathroom.

"How long before he arrives"I shouted back to James in the bedroom.

"In fifty minutes"

After the showered I put on a bathrobe and tied my hair in a towel.I went over to Ida's room.

I knocked at her door."Ida it's mom"

"Come in"

"Have you gotten dressed yet"

"No mom.Still don't know which dress to wear"

We went into her closet.My fingers roamed through her clothes.

"You can wear this"I laid a red flurry sleeveless dress on her bed.

"I think I like it"She brought out a pair of red flats to match.She took out a small case and put on her contact lenses.

"Would you like it if I called your hairstylist"

"No mom.Today I want you to style my hair"

She sat on the bed with her legs crossed.I sat behind her.

I applied some hair cream  and oil and combed her hair gently.I brought out a hair straightener from her drawers.

I heated it up and placed a huge strand of her between its blades.I pulled the device down.

Her hair was straighter than before.I strengthened the rest of her hair.

"I'll leave you to dress up now,see you down stairs"

"Ok bye"

"I love you"

" I love you too mum"

I went into my bedroom and my makeup artist wasn't still  there.

I waited for ten minutes.

The huge doors of the room opened.

"Madam I'm very sorry I had to resolve some family issues"

"Apology accepted but let this be your first and last time.You know I hate lateness"

"Noted madam"

I sat in front of the big mirror as she did my makeup.

I wore a black silky fitting dress with thin hands, black lacy gloves and a pair of shiny black stilettos.I wore a black mini hat ribbon on my shigon styled hair and put a black lace shawl around my arms.

I wore my dark sunglassess and a set of black jewellery to match.

"Nice to meet you Mr. ....?"

"Logan James"

Logan James was a tall handsome man.His beard was almost turning white but his eyebrows remained black.He had a round face and black eyes.You could see He was a well built man.

Even though he wore a suit you could see his huge arms.

He took my hand and kissed it.

"What a pretty daughter you have too"

He walked to Ida who was standing with her one hand in another.

He took her hand and kissed the back.

"Nice too meet you Ms..."

"Ida Hall" She responded  sharply.

She climbed the staircase to her room.We remained in the living room with him.

A boy about Ida's age walked in.He wore an elegant black suit and a pair of black brogues.His brown hair was perfectly styled.

He introduced himself as Andrè Jones.

He looked like his father.

"Shall the meeting begin"James asked after he stood there a while when we were introducing ourselves.

"Yes"

We all  sat down on the sofa. "Please the documents".James ordered.

One of the maids brought him a black leather file.He handed them to Mr.Jones.He read the documents and a huge smile broke on his face.

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