Chapter Five

Ms.Alice resumed work the following week throughout last week she didn't go to work, she play with Jide and company in so many things. Jide said to her that if she does not want her boss or maybe to harsh that she should report him and also change him. She convinced him to think positively. When she got to work, she met a letter in her office on the desk, she picked the letter, and go through it. She walk to her boss office, knock on it gentle, yes come in he said, she walk in, sir I saw the letter, she said without greetings. How are you feeling now, I was worry about you that's why I wrote the letter, is my wellbeing your concern and why are you worried ,she asked. I know with time you will accept me, when that bastard is out of my way, you will accept, see young lady I can give anything you want, just accept me and your life will change, he said with a grin. Sir I have work to do, I don't have time for all this your drama, my life is not your business, like I say there many fishes in the river to chose from. She said and left the office without waiting for replied.

Jide did not concentrate in school throughout till they close, his class teacher has ask him what happen but he keep on saying nothing, they check his temperature, it was normal. When the mom came to pick him, they told how he has been acting, she assure them that she will talk to him. They both enter the car, Jide why are you sad, she asked him, mummy why are also sad, he asked her back. She was surprise at his response, mom your happiness is my happiness, I don't like seeing you sad because it make me sad too.he said with tears on his eyes. OK son nothing is making sad, I promise I will always be happy, now cheer up leg go I will take you to work with me and buy you your favorite snacks will that make you happy, she ask him. Yes ma, you know you have me, I will also be happy all the time.

They both got to work and she did as she said, she bought his favorite snacks for and give him her phone to play games on it.

Mr.Owen walk slowly near Ms. Alice and took the photo of Jide clearly and left, when she was less busy, she chatted with Jide, he gist how is day went, school activities and how the teachers and his classmates were disturb about him, they both laugh, she continue to teased him, he will laugh, mom have something to tell you, he said. Alright go head am all ears, mom I like one girl in my class and I want to make her bestie but she is not accepting what am I going to do, hmmm why did you like her, she asked. Because she is intelligent just like me, he said. Okay I will tell you on our way home not hear, she said.

Mr.David is taking his new girlfriend out after proposing to her, on that day he was looking very hand, he wore navy blue suit with Golding wristwatch and black shoes, he comb his hair in a new style. He bought diamond ring for her chosen by Mr.Daniel and he propose to her on her birthday which she gladly accept, and today is going to be their first outing together.

They are going to movies watching tonight to have funs a little before returning home.they both wear something nice, Mr.Daivd drive the car, they both gist til they got to the movie hall where they also find other couples.

Mr.Daniel was with Elizabeth, they are just friend not lovers, sometimes she expect him to kiss her or say some romantic words but he never did for once. That night they are together they cook and read novels together since Mr.David girlfriend is her friend she decides to wait for her, she sit on the sofa watching India movie while he was in his room doing something.

Ms.Alice got home with son very tired but enjoy his accompany because she laugh like never before, he just so funny and tell him how to do with his friend.

Grandma had already made dinner for them before they come, they both greeted her and went to freshen up. Few minutes later they both were done and join Grandma at the dinning table. They ate as one family but Jide mouth did not keep shout, he gist throughout the dinner.

The next day Ms.Alice went to work after taking Jide to school, she got to her office and met her boss Mr.Owen sitting on the chair, good morning Sir, she greeted, Morning princess, he responded. Sir why are you where, she asked , to see your beautiful face and tell you something, what did you want to tell me that it has to be this early morning, she asked. The high time you accept or you face the consequence, he carryout his threatened or what will you do, she said with confident and show him the door, he left without saying anything, what is going to do is in his mind.

Ms.Alice felt relief when he left, she need to be carefully, she started the work in her front, she could not concentrate on the work. Before closing time she has gotten to Jide school to pick him up and they drive back to the office.

She is totally afraid of what might happen, the joy she has is her son, is it by force to be in a relationship, over nine years she has been decline any proposals, who do he think he is, she was busy thinking.