RELATIONSHIP BUILT ON FOUNDATION OF LIES

Can a relationship built on a foundation of lies stand? Truly, trust is the key to every happy relation but what if everything said to each other were pure lies?

"I am into real estate, although it's not yet a big enterprise but I am still building the empire hoping for the best." Andrew lies. "The building I bought from your agency earlier, was one of the assets I want to invest in."

"Really?"

"Yes, I want to renovate it and lease all the apartments for rent."

Vivian was amazed by his business ideas, it managed to create more space in her heart for him. "Wow, you have great business idea."

"Thanks, what about you? What are you here in Burundi of all places?"

Vivian wanted to pour all her heart out that night, she really wanted to say everything that happened and curse at those horrible people who did those terrible things, but she cautioned herself and told a lie instead. "I live with my niece after her parents did in a plane crash."

"Oh, I am so sorry about that." Andrew sympathizes.

Time flies, before they know it, they have been talking for the past one hour. If not for anything, she still had to resume to work tomorrow morning very early. The distance between her house and work was something else to talk about. Even if she was not really okay with it, she had to call it a day and go to bed. "Wow, we've been talking for the past one hour."

"Really, time really flies. I think I should be able yo get some sleep now."

"Maybe?" Vivian giggles shyly.

"Good night darling."

"Good night." Vivian replies and ends the call. Did he just call me darling? Does he feel the same thing I feel? She questions herself as she lies gently on her bed and then slept off like a beauty.

If not for the call, Vivian could have sworn not to have woken up at that time, it was still pretty early you know. She reaches out for her phone sluggishly and gently her eyes opens, it was Andrew, she smiles at the sight of seeing his name before picking up the call.

"Good morning sleepy head." Andrew greets delightfully.

"Good morning." Vivian replies yawning tiredly and then chuckles.

"You should be up by now, aren't you going to work today?"

Vivian checks the time and realizes she woke 10 minutes late than usual. If not for the call, she probably might still in bed and get to work late. "Wow, thanks for calling, you just saved me from a lot of things."

"You are welcome, do you have any plans after work today?" Andrew asks a little bit shy though.

"No."

"So can we just have dinner. If you want, you can order a ride to work this morning, I will come and pick you in the evening then drop you off later at your house."

That sounds cool to Vivian, it was as if everything was falling in place for her. "Yes, sure." They agreed on the time, once everything was settled. Vivian orders for a ride and dashes into the bathroom hurriedly to get ready for the day.

If only Vivian knew who he truly was, if that man set his eyes on Ella. They would be right dead on the spot.

Ella was shocked when she saw her aunt's dressing that day, she was like an angel. "Good morning auntie." Ella greets with a warm hug.

"Morning my baby girl." Vivian replies.

"Where are you going?"

"Work of course."

"Work?" Ella asks. "Dressed like this?"

"Yes." Vivian smiles and steps back a little for Ella to see her clearly. "How do I look? Do I look pretty?"

"Are you going to seduce your boss?" Ella asks sarcastically as she wonders why she'd dress that much to work.

"You this child!!!." Vivian exclaims. "Where did you learn all these word from?"

"You are wearing a dress that is showcasing your curves with a nice make up and enough jewels." Ella emphasizes.

"I actually have an outing after work, I would be home late this night." Vivian gives Ella some cash. "Use this to get anything you want and lock the door."

"Okay auntie." Ella was very excited and happy at the sight of money. "Get me a lot of ice cream when you are coming back."

"No problem, I love you." Vivian hugs her tightly.

It was time for Ella to go to school, Ella matches out in a very happy state because of the money Vivian gave her. Vivian's eyes follows her until she disappears, the affection between the both of them grew stronger day by day.

Vivian felt she had to live her life protecting Ella no matter what happens, even if that is the only thing she does in her life.

But can she fulfill her wish now with Andrew in the picture?

Ella got home extra late from school, because she knew Vivian wasn't coming home early that day, she toured around the town for the first time and got to know many places. She got home very tired, and Vivian wasn't home just as she expected, Ella locks the door, Freshens up and did her assignments, right after she went straight to the kitchen to prepare something for herself to eat.

At thirteen, Ella could prepare almost all the food she liked, eating alone made her realize Vivian was her other half. All thanks to her auntie, she hasn't died of depression, if anything on earth would make her dear auntie leave her life, it would be done for her for good.