Saddest Woman

  Before she got into the car, Claire turned and smiled at Lora,"Bye aunty"

She waved. It took Lora a moment to realize Claire acknowledged her. Claire has always been a sweet child, always on her own. They really don't get along but it necessarily doesn't mean that Claire has in any way been disrespectful to her, in fact Lora secretly likes Claire and wishes there is a way she can take her away from Mercy completely, since Mercy is really not her biological mother. In that way, she could have a strong hold on Zain. But that dream of hers of being Claire's mother will never be actualized as far as she is concerned unless Mercy is out of the way. There is no need to start this battle when there is a bigger one to fight. She can actually have her position stamp forever if she is able to take care of that one person Zain longs for but the problem is, she doesn't know what the lady looks like. Zain has never been careless to leave any pictures of her lying around.

  Zain, Owen and mercy had their eyes glued on Lora to see how she would react. Her silence was taking too long and when she finally replied, there was a huge smile on her face.

  "Bye darling. I thought you were not going to acknowledge your aunty. I felt so bad before but now I am so happy."

Claire nodded and closed the door. Susan sat at the other side of the car. When Claire was settled, the driver ignited the car and drove off the ZIDAT's mansion

FEW HOURS LATER

 Jenny's point of view….

It was 8pm and I was done. Mitch had practically done everything for me, ranging from what I will wear to my hairdo and my makeup. I was looking so beautiful in white dinner gown and red heels to compliment the rose patch on my left breast. I did not dress up to impress him but for him to see how Alpha female I am. I want to see if he can resist my charms. For me to be able to bend his rules in my favour, I will have to look at my best And Mitchell and him had made it possible, he got the dress, I am the one wearing it and the person who dressed me up was my daughter.

"What a wow, this is going to be so much fun" I giggled within myself.

  Mitchell has been so happy since she heard that I was going on date and she offered to help me look my best. She said it was her little way of contributing to my happiness. IT gave me the insight in how much she really wants me to get myself involved with a man. Kids of these days know more than adults. I would not see her actions strange because she is her mother's daughter. I was fourteen when I started dating so I will not be mad or surprise if she comes up and tell me she has got a boyfriend now. I will just have to tell her the danger of indulging in a sex at her age. 

  I never told my Mom because I was afraid, mom was strict. I am sure in this case it's not the same because I am her best friend and she will confide in me anyday without mincing words and having fears in her heart. I trained them to be able to express themselves no matter how difficult the situation is.

  "Oh wow! you look amazing, mummy"

I was startled by her voice and when I understood what she said, I laughed.

  "Your mummy is a beautiful woman, no man will ever stand his chance against her"

I boasted.

  "I agree with you, mom. I know dad was so lucky to have a wonderful woman like you in his life."

  My smile slipped and turned back to face the mirror.

  I saw a woman pretending to be happy on the outside but inside, she was the saddest woman on earth.

  My happiness will never come because I am about to make a decision that will keep me sad for the rest of my life. If the ones I love are happy and safe, I should be happy. My own happiness doesn't matter at all.