SHATTERS

Going outside to cry, Sarah mourned her misfortune. The pain she felt inside from knowing that Jenny had Michael all to her self was heart piercing.

"A whole wedding preparation" was taking place under her nose and she had absolutely no ideas about it. She was certain that as soon as the wedding take place, Jenny would kick her out of this mansion without haste.

As she bemoaned her fate, She heard a rustling sound behind her and turned around, instantly crashing into Mr Michael. "I thought I heard someone crying. Why are you crying Jenny?" Michael asked showing concerns.

"Am not sir, it's the breeze on the pool, making the sound" She stuttered as she spoke.

"That lie does not sound convincing at all and you know it. So I will ask again. Jenny why are you crying?" Michael asked with his penetrating gaze this time. He called her the name that has claimed his entire existence.He did not even realize it.

"It's nothing sir. "She replied sadly not wanting to correct him that her name was Sarah. His persistent presence told her he needed an answer to his question.

"It's a family issue sir. She finally uttered.

"Is it a financial problem?" Michael asked.

Sarah could not believe her ears. She nodded almost immediately. "Let me know how much is the issue so we can have that sorted out as soon as possible" He added. In all honesty, Michael did not want any of his staff to be gloomy or depressed. It was obvious that Jenny's cheerfulness was rubbing off on him.

"Honey I am ready" came a voice. Sarah gazed at the vision of perfection before her. It was no one else but Jenny. She wore a red coloured handless gown with a silver high heeled sandal. Her hair was in a curl and had some of it on her neck. The dress was fabulous and body hugging. She looked like the wife of a billionaire. She did not bother casting a glance at Sarah.

"We are heading out. Get that information ready. I will attend to it tomorrow." Michael emphasized. Sarah nodded in agreement.

Jenny hooked her arms into Michael's and together they left her standing by the pool. It was obvious they were going out that night. Mrs Bose stood at the entrance door waving at the couples.

They left that night in a double date venture as Deji and his girlfriend also joined them. Using his luxurious Bentley, Michael drove off with his queen. Sarah wondered what day it could be her turn to experience such affluence. She needed to end the cycle of poverty that she was born into and Michael was her key to wealth.

"We are heading out. Get that information ready. I will attend to it tomorrow." That statement replayed in her head all night even when Yusuf made love to her. She wondered what information she should get ready for him. What could appeal more to him? Then an idea dawned on her.

The next day, she resumed late. Citing mensural cramps as a reason. Mrs Bose asked her to go back home and rest. But she initially declined. She insisted on cleaning the kitchen after Jenny finished cooking. Jenny was appreciative of that gesture. Sarah discovered that Jenny and Mrs Bose was meeting a wedding planner that morning. She eagerly waited for them to leave the house before striking.