CHAPTER 5 PLAN A

Anabel busy with her system Scroll down checking the outcome data of the business, she wore wine shinning gown with her black spec glass .

The sound of her phone interrupted her, what! Mum she was ashamed and amazed its been a while she had talked to her mother.

Hello rare gem she said as she raise her eyeball , Anabel! So if I your mother didn't call you , you would not check on your parents right !, mom am so sorry its work, which work Anabel her mother shun her with loud voice are you the first to work because I don't understand , but mom I care for you and father I sent money last week . Look at this girl am I a Begger so now you see me as a mother that is after her daughter money or what are you insisting on Anabel , check on your parent ! is it until we are close to the grave that when you know you have a parent we are not after your money I and your father is satisfied we have enough to enjoy our lives . No mom I was , Humm, gosh I don't mean that mother, ok mom am so sorry for not checking up I promise it wont happen. Come on get off it you always say that , your younger sister came last week , she brought her finance she is planning to get married, you younger brother brought his finance yesterday he is also planning a family not here in this country abroad , Anabel you never have time for your future all your plans is just work , work that is not either owe by any of your family members.

Anabel felt bitter she was short of words. Anabel you are not saying anything right you turned me to a talkative , so I should be wasting my words , mom oh my God I cant just interrupt just like that mom , is not like how? Tell me her mother raising her voice,

mom calm down ok I promise I come today once am done with my work, really ! imagine is until you are done there tell your so called Vice should free you for your parent you need to marry he is marry and he cant even free you for other man, Anabel don't let me blame God because of you. What! Mom! Yes you hear me well so is until you are done with so called work before you would get up from that place and come to your parent house right! Mom what am doing right know is important I need to forward this to the Vice so he can forward it to the boards . What so important than your future and your family Anabel, so you are saying that work is more important than your family cant he do it, he cant mother its my job , its my course of study this what I graduated of. I know why the essay Anabel !!! I need to see you in this house today if not you would not expect what I will do for you. My Ok mom please I am sorry before Anabel could complete her words her mother hanged up the call. Anabel felt so bitter with teary eye she could hold her self she had to cry bitterly out, its not my fault, what else my mother wants from me she keep saying am always the fault in relationship , she cried bitterly . Anabel took her phone to call Sarah . soon Sarah picked up. Hello damsel how you doing , Anabel guess what I was awarded the best fashionista I was even able to call to share the great news we have been wanting to hear the dream finally came to reality. Humm what happen Anabel aren't you happy speak up dear, Sarah am not fine , I am in pain , I want to end my life , am down and frustrated this life isn't good for me Sarah I need your help. What! Anabel what had happen again Maxwell called you again and disgrace you right! That man is a bastard as if I know that idiot will want to bitter your heart, Sarah!!!, just shut up , shut up!! And let me speak, oh am so sorry my bad, its my mother. Mother! What happened hope she is not sick ? , Sarah I called to listen to my problems not adding to my problem please if you say any word without me completing my word I promise I would not talk to you for the rest of my life .My mother called she was mad at me not checking up on her and dad and can you belief she is even comparing to my siblings saying am not after my future am just after work , like when I bring my man home she thought I wish not to marry, Sarah am sick off it I don't know where to start from Anabel said and start crying. Oh no sorry for that Anabel, I expect mummy should understand you more, Sarah she didn't she doesn't want to she is just being forward she asked me to come home today so I will be leaving immediately am done . Am so sorry dear I understand your feeling I want you to know that the patient Dog eat the fat bone so you just have to calm down, observe , pray and follow your heart things will surely be fine , Anabel please don't ponder over this dear its just a storm it would go ,Anabel I love so much I want you to know that , where are you? Am at office when am done I go home. Ok dear when you are done you let me know I come to you. Ok I will , Anabel I don't want to see you sad when I come put a smile on your face no matter condition , Sarah its hard , I understand but try it dear I get to you soon make sure you put the smile on your face. I will try , ok dear catch u later she hang up. Anabel felt so embarrassed, disappointed and bitter she could believe her mother would spit up to her like that , she remember those words she kept crying again. She had use almost all her tissue .

A loud knock at the door, Yes who is that she asked with a harsh voice , Allyssa was shocked and confused , its me ma Allyssa what do you want? The MD asked for the data collection if you are done with it ma?, Allyssa when am done I let you know, ok ma Allyssa was curious about her attitude this isn't the Miss Anabel I know she felt amazed . Allyssa entered the MD office with a sad look on her face, Allyssa what wrong , sir I got to miss Anabel office she was so harsh, she didn't even bother to look at my face I wasn't able to enter her office she sound so frustrated sir.

Frustrated!! What could have happen the MD stood up, I don't have any idea sir she wasn't friendly at all, unbelievable! Ok you can go back to your post I go check up on her, ok sir the MD and Allyssa both move out of his office. MD got to her place he didn't bother to knock he opened the door, Anabel who was busy trying to complete her work on her system with a sad face, Allyssa what is it again! She shouted , she look up, oh! MD am so sorry sir, MD staring at her with confusion Anabel stood up from her chair trying to welcome the MD with fake smile. Anabel it quite confusing seeing you in this act like this isn't your usual lifestyle Allyssa came in my office with a sad look telling me you were mad at her in fact you didn't let her come in your office , hope al is well, what am I even saying I don't think if all is well, Anabel please spit out any obstacles you are facing dear a problem shared is a problem solved this is not my very best Allyssa I know. Come on dear the MD move closer to her holding her two hand , Anabel were you served breakfast or what could have happen that would make my best lady be in this mess. Anabel was ashamed she bend her head down she doesn't know how to start her words, Anabel look at me I promise you everything would be fine just share this with me , ok have your sit , rest your back, he closed her system , adjust it and sat in front of her , know Anabel I need you to speak up to me I promise you they would be save with me dear. Anabel felt love a little tears from her eye , oh no Anabel I wont welcome this tear I need you to share up for me she couldn't control her self she wept more bitterly MD took her to his arm wipe her tears with tissue , Anabel this is breaking my heart I need you to talk to me . Its my mother , what happened ? she called me today and she was just beign paranoid about me not bringing my Finance` home she compared me to my siblings telling me am not serious with my future am after work, I felt so down and bitter she asked me to come home today.

Oh that bitter am so sorry about that , you know what let go for dinner we need to talk come dear let have talk outside the company, I am not yet done with my work, I know all work no play makes jack a dull boy , you need a refresh for this dear come on let go, Anabel stood up and they both leave the office heading to the last floor they both enter his car and drove off.

They both enter a lovely restaurant He sat her down he then signal for the waiter, oh no MD I am not hungry , you need to eat something Anabel , ok I will prefer ice cream , why that Anabel now listen I brought you here to cheer up not to still be sad , I want you to order a nice meal , She was forced to choose another option , ok I prefer rice . ok what type of rice ma the waiter asked with interest , I prefer fried rice , ok ma what should we offer you sir , ok get me pepper soup and a bowl of chicken the waiter left.

Anabel what wrong this matter is not a matter you be bothered about it's a normal thing for your mother to overact that what mother are called for she loves you if she doesn't love you she would not be anxious of you settling down having your own family dear, please don't take this so personal that would make you change your lovely lifestyle to everyone you got a good heart, please just don't spoil your good mood you show to the world okay, they were interrupted by a waitress .

Thanks for your patronage the waitress said and leave. I need to MD this is whole much on me like I never meet the right man i decided to give a break they all turn to break me . Anabel I feel this but you parent would not understand that all what they want is to bring the man home and celebrate you both together, I tried to explain to mother but she is still insisting am not the one doing well in the relationship am just sick about this . Anabel he hold her two hand look, relationship is not a joke I don't want you to put pressure on yourself do not because of your mother action rush to any relationship now please observe any man before jumping into conclusion, also always put a smile on your face he chuckle, Anabel smiled thanks boss its great having someone like you I really appreciate , the pleasure is mine dear you are more than this , so let eat are you sure this your order is your favorite ? yes sir .

Anabel phone rings , hello damsel I am at your office now I was told that you and the MD had a out , hmmm Anabel hope he is treating you well, Sarah thanks I will soon be on my way ok , ok but you haven't answered my question dear oh my gosh! Sarah you don't need an answer and stop running your mouth , oh ok hurry we need to be on the way before we face horrible traffic to mother house , Are you following me to my parent house?, yes of course why wont I besides its been a while have seen mom , Sarah you would make the matter worsen again, what ! how! Am I a bad girl or what are you insinuating about , I mean she would also be mad at you too, whatever babe let take the bull by the horn and be fast with your MD we need to move fast, ok Sarah and please don't run your mouth I know what you are capable of doing , ok so am now a bad mouth right no problem be fast , she hang. I see your friend must be a disturbing lady, yes boss she is so annoying but she is nice , Awesome nobody with perfect behavior , he signal to the waiter to come clean up and ask for the bills he made the transfer and they both leave. Soon they got to the office Sarah sitting at the guest room with her leg crossed wearing wine long gown , the moment they both entered she was so happy she ran to Anabel, hey hope you enjoy yourself , Sarah come on this is my boss aren't you suppose to greet him, oh my bad good day sir she preferred her hand to him they both exchange pleasantries, you look beautiful dear, thanks sir and thanks for putting a smile on her face , its my pleasure to do so and please do well take care of her he said and patted Anabel on her shoulder and left.

Sarah! You are to forward , how am I Anabel you like disparagement and that so bad on you. Whatever Sarah am not ready for your trouble let be on our way to mom, ok I will report you to her you like picking on me, Sarah u better your mouth you know my mood is not at the good point please and please don't add to my problem Anabel said as she walk herself to the car, Sarah followed her they both enter the car Sarah turned to her, Anabel I understand I am just kidding you should be used to my lifestyle am so sorry she pet her, its fine its nobody fault, come on Anabel why are u to personal , how am I Sarah just explain to me she said as she raise her voice only me today , my mother and again you what have I done Sarah just tell me I am trying my best and its looks like its not working, this is too much on me. Am sorry Anabel I promise you its going to be fine dear she said as she gave her a warm hug and start the car, and they drove off. 1hours later they got to her parent house what a beautiful building, with a good structure of design painted with cool color .

Mike the gateman opened the door greeting them , Sarah came down from the car and feel the pleasant breeze wow Anabel this building is always looking amazing and great this is awesome cant wait to see mom, Anabel didn't listen she was just walking to the house with a boring face, ,Madam calm down why in a hurry and why boning your face she said as she hurriedly walk to her.

They entered her father was sitting reading newspaper and the television on he was so interested in what he is reading that he didn't notice the present of his daughter . Aliyah the cook came from the kitchen to serve her father a orange juice she was so excited seeing Anabel and her friend her exaggeration makes her father know her present. Oh my darling Marketer the one and only marketer I have come on sweetheart , Anabel went close to her dad as they hug for some minute, what happened dear its quite obvious seeing you here or you are off for work tomorrow?, no daddy its mom that call me , why does she have to? Sarah interrupted by greeting her dad on her kneel, oh my dear Sarah how are you? Am fine sir , you looking big this days , Sarah chuckle it's the grace of God sir, Soon her mother came and interrupt so if I didn't put pressure on you wont come Abi? Good evening ma Sarah stood up to greet her , oh my darling princes she gave her a hug , you looking Big this days how you doing and how is work?, fine ma we thank God , Sarah when should we be expecting you and your husband isn't it getting late you and your friend? Sarah felt disappointed very soon ma . Juliana!! Please let take it easy with them Marriage is not just something people can jump into Her father said with, Daddy Anabel let me be I know what am saying they are feeling to relaxed isn't it time for Anabel to birth our grandchild she is not ashamed of her self, she hissed ,

Mom! Anabel called out as she shed tears, don't mom me Anabel you are the fault in all relationship what oi know is that I need my grandchild you are the first born and you are to be the first to marry you are not even ashamed your sister is getting married before you shame on you, Juliana you are passing your boundary in this house is it my daughter you are talking to what type of mother are you why discriminating her Juliana be careful with me, leave me alone she is my daughter I can plan anything with her don't you talk to me like that, Anabel and Sarah watching how they are both displaying their action . . Tears began to roll down from Anabel eye Sarah went close to her to pet her , come my dear let go up stair your mother has started her troubles again her father said as he hold her hand up stair. Mom please take it easy Sarah pet Anabel mother, Thank you dear like father like daughter he never advice her well , single at 30 what a shame on her, Sarah was short of word she was disappointed with Anabel mother word. Aliyah!! Anabel mother screams out , Aliyah running from the kitchen, so you are blind didn't u see visitor you are suppose to give food to, am so sorry ma , get out! and get her food Aliyah was shocked to her attitude she hurriedly went to the kitchen .Sarah was amazed what had come over Anabel mother. Dad am so sorry for causing this between you and mom I never mean this I am also trying my best to get the right man but dad this is not working, I understand my dear I feel your pains I am not rushing you and you don't have to be sorry to us marriage is not a joke and I want you to calm down and choose your choice I know that very soon you find your best part is okay I don't like seeing you crying you know you are so beautiful, come here my dear her father pet her . Sarah wet up stair to check her friend , Good day sir she greeted her father, Anabel! Hope you are good , Sarah am trying to be, Sarah thanks for always being there for your friend God bless you , the pleasure is mine sir.

They all both went downstair to their surprise Mummy Anabel is sitting with a pastor who wore blue gown and blue cap. They were surprise and cant find answer to what question they got in seeing a pastor, Dad do you invite those fake pastor? Me no never daughter I am surprise and I am sure its your mother . Pastor please I need your help in my family life please conquer the work of devil in this family my daughter , which happens to be my first born is not married ! pastor ! please help. Juliana!!! You are passing your boundary what is all these in my house , this is not only your house it is my house I can do anyhow I like in this my house , Sarah and Anabel are shut of words busy staring at their actions.

Everybody be on your knee the pastor commanded as he hold his bible on the left hand with cross on the right hand, they all knelt down , the pastor was praying Anabel mother voice was the loudest Anabel, Sarah and her father were staring at her mother stupidity, soon the pastor finish praying he all asked them to sit down , Anabel, Sarah and her father were feeling inconvenient expecting the nonsense the pastor is to pour out, He told Anabel that she has used her husband as a boyfriend and she cant get married until she get a holy oil that only cost 50 thousand, your daughter will never marry you idiot pastor Anabel father spill out , you are a fake pastor you idiot what kind of pastor you are and what kind of olive oil or whatever you call it you want to get for that huge amount of money, Daddy Anabel please is not a fake pastor he was introduce to me by my friend a friend I put a trust in please this is the best plan for Anabel you are not seeing what he is seeing, I will never and I don't want to see you both are fool can u imagine you this woman you brought a fake pastor to my house what kind of plan do you have for our daughter that you cant reason well , see let me warn you never you bring any kind of pastor in this house in fact I don't want to see pastor in this house nonsense!! He told up angrily and head up stair, Your father is hard hearted he will never listen , mom stop it !! you are destroying this family this is not the family I grew up in or do you want to make this fight about me!!! Don't ever Anabel raise your voice on me what orders is that you begin to follow your father step right , Sarah petting her friend to take kit easy , the pastor bent his head in shame, Pastor we are sorry this is how am being treated in this house if they always listen she should be with three lids by now , Madam God will take control you can come and meet me in my house , can you imagine house !! not even church mom where do pastor stays definitely he is doing business with his fake ministry, shut up you this little child must he spend his life staying in church , pastor no problem I collect you home address from my friend I will come with her sir , ok he said and left. Never will I follow you mom I will never, Anabel you will !! this is my Plan A and it is the best for you , this month you must get married. What we are in the ,idle of the month who is the lucky man you want to give to me to marry, you don't worry I believe in my God. Sarah was amazed is this really Anabel mother he pet Anabel as they went up stair.