87stuttered ooked around feeling happy and satisfied, this was where she belong. The party was on full force youths could be seen dancing and grinding their bodies against each other, their loud voices filling the entire environment. She sigh and shook her head a small smile appearing on face.
she folded her hands,observing the whole situation like a mother.
"a penny for your thoughts" a slacken voice said followed by the appearance of a Red haired guy behind her.
She jolted back in fear and hissed at the cause of her fear.
"did I scare you"
"how could you when your voice is such a great encouragement" she said her voice full of sarcasm with a fake smile on her face and his face fell.
"I brought you bear" he said pushing a half liquor filled bottle towards her,she moved away to create more distance between them.
"I don't drink Charlie" he said with a serious look on her face her eyes going over his body.
All the buttons of his red shirt were undone and behind it was a body as hard as rock covered in dragon tattoo which any girl will fall for but Zara wasn't just any girl. His belt was hanging loosely on the belt holder of his white pant barely keeping the trouser in place. His eyes look drowsy and his form stood stoop unable to stand straight due the alcohol acting in him.
He trudge forward still pushing the bottle towards her but she shifted away feeling disgusted as the image of his unholy position with the slut came into view.
"Zarah with the way you're behaving you might end up missing the right man and end up without a husband" he said the evidence of alcohol acting in him visible in his voice.
She chuckled at his words "am already married she wanted to say" but held back her tongue, instead she said.
"if men are all like you,then the woman who remain singles is the happiest" .
He frowned and pouted.
"it's you I pity,with your pride you will end up being the most pitiful woman on earth and what is a woman with a man?" he said and her brows furrowed together in anger.
"if I ever date marry it wouldn't be with a man of your nature"
"why ?" he demanded.
"guys like you don't know what you lank that's why you hop from one woman to another" responded.
"you will never find a guy as manly as I am". she huffed at his words.
" man....?" she commented as she tilted her head to observe him closely.
"a point to note Charlie, you are a boy, that's why you're so indecisive, you can't settle your eyes on one woman,a true man knows commitment and a man keeps his pants around his waist not around his knees" she said the last part eyeing his trousers that were way below his waist for a supposed responsible guy.
"isn't that what you girls want, you love the heart breakers" be said with a childish pout,from the way he was staggering she knew he was finding it hard to stand which was evidence of the amount of alcohol he gulped down his guts and it irritate every fibre in her.
"a piece of advice Chal,only whore like girls love the Heartbreakers a true virtuous woman will stay far away from a man who cheat,and if you haven't notice am a man,not a girl" she said with a click of her tongue.
"that's your idea of an ideal man but if that's the kind of man you want me to be then I will change for you, but we both know that you're a woman so save me the trouble of arguing that baby" he said grabbing her wrist.
"baby my foot" she spat and jerk away her hand feeling disgusted by him.
Baby..? the words sounded foul coming out from lips like his.
"what's your problem, what is it that you need from a man that I don't have?" he said his voice filled with anger.
"common sense Charlie, if you continue like this you will loose your self respect in front of a woman, moreover I have said " no" enough times to you in the past,I feel it's high you get your wits together and fuck off for I am not interested " she yelled and he shuddered at the tone of voice.
Her voice had caught the attention of many close by and now several pair eyes were now staring at them like they were spectacle on display.
"Zara" he called as he reach for her waist and pulled her towards his chest . She could smell his masculine cologne mixed with the smell of alcohol causing a pungent smell that caused her stomach to growl in displeasure, his breathe and whole body reek of alcohol.
Even the heat his body was emitting which was supposed to provide her warmth against the chilly night irk her. she hissed in frustration wondering what gave him the liver (guts) to touch her,burning with fury she she twisted around and kick him hard on the ribs and he was forced to let go of her as the impact of her kick caused him to fall on the ground raising his fours towards the sky. the bottle rolled out of his grip and fell with a quash on the ground. At that moment gasps escaped the spectators mouth and everyone and everything held their breathe waiting from some thing to happen.
She had just kicked and humiliated one of the untouchables but she felt indifferent about the whole thing,in fact a part of her felt satisfied that she had gotten rid of him,that way he wouldn't dare that next time.
"Do you think she will survive college" a female voice from the crowd said.
"I doubt she will" her male companion responded. And then right on cue everyone started talking at thesame time. The music had gone off by now and everyone was now gathered around the two staring and making comments.
Though Zarah knew she had invited trouble to herself with her deed,she was ready to take on it. Charlie was one of the school notorious guys and the tattoos on his body could testify to that,rumours had it that he was part of a secret gang that I'd why people avoid him as best as they could and at thesame time try to please him when they come in contact with him. No one ever messes with him and go scot-free, but today Zarah had overstepped the boundaries by being the first girl in college to refuse him and embarrass him like that, everyone could the trouble brewing. She looked around and eyes of different shape and shade stared back at her.
"what happened...? Morgan asked pushing through the crowd to the centre.
" Zarah what did you do?" he demanded at the sight of her folded gist which indicated she was angry.
"ask you friend" she responded and began walking away.
Morgan stared from his drunk friend on the ground who was trying to get to his feet and the other who was walking away a confused expression on his face. He knew the two never got along but he never thought it will get to this extent.
"not so fast girl,you can't do that to my guy and get away so easily" the Blondie who had almost been striped naked few hours said with the snap of her fingers while blowing her bubble gum.
Zara stared from her minium to her and with the cock of her head she muttered.
"get out"
"you bitch I will scratch out you eye balls" the girl said in a voice as spiky as thorn while flaring her long red painted nails at Zarah.
"geeez girl,did you just arrive from Sahara,why is your voice as hoarse as the sand from there,it's a miracle Charlie could still hear after listening to a voice such as yours and you must be quite lucky to still have your head hanging on the right place,I thought by now it would have fallen off from bearing the shame of almost being knocked off of your clothing few minutes ago " Zara joked and laughter filled the environment, the lady turned red. She trudge towards Zara,her shadow falling on her due to her amazing height. Zara bounced around the circle not ready to fight the girl but the girl not giving up went after while hauling insults on her.
She continued to dodge the girls attack making a spectacle of her and causing roar of laughter.
One more time the girl went for her but Zarah grabbed her hand and with one tug fling the the thing weightless girl towards Charlie and she landed beside him with a yelp and more laughter were heard. the girl made to stand up but trip over her angle and landed on Charlie humiliating herself the more. She hid her face in shame while her minium tried find places to hide among the crowd deserting her.
some people were videoing the whole scene with their phones.
Zarah with her shoulder high above the cloud in pride walked towards the parking lot kick start her bike and zoomed off while the others stare in awe while few try to help Charlie and his girlfriend up.
******
Zara few metres from the gate came to a halt,she turned off the roaring engine and with both hands on the hand clutch she pushed the motor bike towards the gate. Surprising to her she found the gate unlocked,slowly she pushed the bike into the porch while trying to be silent. She went round the trees instead of the walkway so as not to be sighted by the bright white lights that illuminated the porch.
She went to the kitchen window and just as she was about to reach for it blindly not guided by any luminous object her hand fell on the shrub plants behind the window and a twitch pierced her skin.
she winced and hissed at the same time rubbing a hand over her pierced skin.
At the sound of shuffling feet coming from inside the house she squat down holding tightly to her hand while wondering who was still awake at such an hour of the night.
Few minutes after every iota of sound seize she rose to her feet and reach out for the the window once again. Tugging at the handle she pulled it open grateful that Cynthia the made who always came to her rescue at such situations had left the window open on her accord without her asking. She climbed onto the perfectly trimmed shrub plants and hopped onto the window rim the she jumped down and with a thud landed on the tiled floor.
She heard another shuffling and quickly hid behind one of the living room couch.
The wind blew and the window dangled on It rims making a Swish sound. She crouch deeper towards the ground with one eye closed as the fear of getting caught gnawed at her. She chided and cursed herself internally for the mistake of not closing the window.
She heard the switch being flicked and the lights came on illuminating the living room and it's surroundings.
The person who did the act began to moved towards her and she closed her eyes not wanting to come face to face with the person but to her amazement the shuffling stopped few metres behind her and slowly as her lips moved in prayers she began opening her eyes.
For a while Zara did not move and neither did the person.
"you may now come out" the person said from behind her and her eyes widened as she lifted her head up to see the person but due to the distance and the couch between them it was impossible for one to see the other.
"I believe you can hear me Zara, so don't make me repeat myself" the voice said again when Zara made no attempt to show herself.
"Zara" her mother in law called again and slowly she lifted herself off from the ground and stood straight in her place still having the couch between them.
For a while her mother in-law zeroed her eyes on Zara and all she could do was smile sheepishly while scratching the back of her head as she dances from one foot to the other in fear.
Above anything this aging lady in front of her was the only woman she respected like no other and the only woman she desire to please here in Sacramento.
"what's the time Zara?" Nora asked her eyes still fixed on her daughter. Zara slowly shifted her gaze to the grandfather clock hanging to her left. Her eyes widened and her mouth went dry when she saw the position of the clock's hands. slowly she turned her head towards her mother and their eyes met.
Zara averted her eyes to the floor out of respect.
"eleven minutes past twelve" Zara responded in a not so proud of myself tone.
"eleven minutes past midnight and few minutes ago you were still out in the open unprotected under the dark clouds of the night, Zara do you realise this is the time which the rate of committing crimes is at it peak. You are a woman and yes you need your freedom but you should know your limits and not overstep them" Nora queried in anger.
"maa am capable of protecting myself and you know the" Zara said in her most convincing voice but Nora look unconvinced and more displeased than every.
"where we're you out at this ungodly hour?" she demanded with her hands crossed over her chest.
For a while Zara stared at her mother in law without words while weighing the magnitude of the responses her brain was presenting to her. She needed a more convincing answer that will get off this hook that she has landed herself into.
"I needed some space" Zara answered in a tone that sounded unsure even to herself.
"and where did you go?" her mother in law demanded and she began to feel irritated but she knew best than to show any hint of anger in front this woman.
"actually I went out to see my friends" she confessed.
"but you didn't have to lie to me about it earlier Zara,there's nothing wrong in seeing your friends and neither am i against it" Mrs Rodriquez said.
"am sorry" Zara said a smile coming up her lips. Nora didn't return the smile and neither did she say anything she only looked away.
"am really sorry mom" Zara said in a more persuasive voice but once again Nora didn't respond and her face fell.
She wrap her hands around the older lady nuzzling the woman's neck but the older lady refused to reciprocate.
Zara wrapped her hands more tightly around the woman's frame forcing her to part her crossed arms. She smiled at her achievement while inhaling the woman's motherly scent.
"Zara" Nora called but she didn't respond,so she wrapped her arms around her daughter in law.
"you just recently got wedded, am saying your friends are bad company but am just trying to say rather than spend time with outsiders you need to dedicate your time husband and if something had happened to you how do you expect us to live, am just worried about you Zara,i need you to live right and up to expectation" Nora said pulling away from the embrace.
"i understand" Zara nodded.
"Christian was worried about you he even insist on going to find you against my wish, please promise me of you go with him to say Francisco you won't keep late night and make him worry" Nora demanded while rubbing her hands against Zara's shoulders while Zara froze at her words, she began to feel uneasy, restless and angry at the same time.
"Zara promise" Nora pressed on bringing Zara to life and she nodded in response with a pale expression on her face.
"it's good you went out to see your friends, since it will be your last night at Sacramento, well except when you come for visits"Nora with a smile on her face and Zara returned it with a tight smile that caused her cheeks to ache.
" but mother San Francisco.....i....i...."Zara began unable to find the right words for her sentence.
"did Christian tell you, you both will be leaving tomorrow morning and I've already packed your luggage so no worries about that" Mrs Rodriquez said taking her hands of Zara.
"yes ma" Zara responded with a dry tone.
"look at me, keeping you up at this hour, you go upstairs and take a shower you reek of alcohol" Nora said and Zara began a walk towards the stairs.
"make sure to sleep well, so as not to fall asleep during the journey okay, you wouldn't want to miss the beautiful scene as you travel pass" Nora added her voice becoming weak and weak as she says every word.
Zara on the other hand felt sad for her situation and at the same time for her mother in law,she wasn't stupid enough not to have seen the sadness and the glittering in the aging woman's eyes,but because she was stubborn she wouldn't give in and let her stay behind.
As a heavy sigh escape her lips she pulled the door to their room ajar and went in. With a silent filled heart she slumped to the ground hugging her knees, she buried her face between her legs and exhaled louder.
Still not satisfied she stood on her feet and began spacing back and forth.
"did he or did he not?" she wondered.
"but why will he not?" she asked aloud stomping her feet on the bare floor in frustration.
"but maybe he did told her but she said no" something within her said and she slumped down with a thud pulling her hair in anger.
"Christian" she growled and right on cue Christian made and entrance into the room.
For a while they stared into each others eyes none saying anything. Christian had his back leaned against the door while Zara was still settle on the floor.
Feeling uncomfortable at the situation he averted his eyes with a cough and walked towards Zara, standing few metres away from her he demanded.
"are you okay?"
she chuckled unpleasantly at his words and stood on her feet,her eyes red and her nose flared to depict the evidence of anger.
She took two long strides and stood in front of him.
"to hell with your unsolicited concern" she said coldly and he froze in his position.
"Za.....za....Zara, did i offend you in any way?" he stuttered unsure of the reason why his woman angry with him when it's supposed to be the other way round.
"yeah you did,weren't supposed to tell your mother that i didn't want to go with you to San
Francisco,I you were supposed to convince her but I bet you never did" she said floating her arms in the air.
"is that it?" he demanded calmly.
She stared at him like he was from another star feeling irritated at how calm he was acting when she was boiling in anger.
"am sorry " he began when he said nothing.
"frankly speaking I did try convincing her but she said know. Zara you know as much as I do the circumstances behind this marriage, it's arrange and mom believes that thee only way we could build a husband and wife relationship is by living together that way we could get to know more about each other.
And I agree with her 100% and am sorry if that dose not please you,mom Is always right and this situation is not an exception".
"to hell with that,do you guys even consider my feelings at all" she shouted.
"calm down Zara, chill,it's night and we aren't the only occupant of this house, please bring down your voice a bit" Chris pleaded.
"do I even care?" she asked rudely.
"am really sorry" he apologised.
"who does your apology help,it's useless saying sorry if nothing positive is coming afterwards" she said in a frustrated tone.
For a while they were both quiet each wallowing in his or her misery.
"you're are a man of your own Chris, why does mom have to make decisions for us,I mean you, I feel frustrated you know" she complained and exhaled widely.
"it doesn't matter who makes the decision as far as the right decision is taken" he said feeling awful himself, yes he really wants to give this woman everything she desires but he can't disregard his mother for anyone or any reason.
"So you're you are not letting me stay behind?" Zara asked though she fared what was coming.
"am sorry" Chris apologised again.
"fuck you Chris, damn you,I hate you" Zara cursed as she kicked off her shoes and landed with a thud on the bed while sniffing.
She pulled the duvet over her head and buried her whole under it.
After being still for a while as the impact of her words weigh him down, he couldn't help but wonder what he ever did to this woman to warrant so much hatred from her. His heart felt weak and heavy at the same time, he felt dejected and unworthy and he couldn't wish for more than for a chance to make her happy and not hate him.
He knew it would be hard for him to fall asleep not after what just transpire between them and the heart break-in revelation, so he walked forward and sat on the bed beside her but still not satisfied he shifted closer to her and made to touch her as he called.
"Zara".
"
Sensing the movement of his hand behind her, Zara shifted and yelled.
"don't you dare lay your hands on me" she wat ex and he retraced his step.
"am just..., he tried to speak while making another attempt but she cut him midway.
" to hell with you nonsense,I've heard enough bad news for one night so screw" she said her voice full of her anger.
He retract his hand.
"an just saying....., he tried again but she rolled over and pushed him hard until he landed on his rear on the ground.
He grunt in pain holding his waist.
" I don't want to share a room with you this night,I bet this is in your ability or will you let your min decide that for you too mamma boy?" she said under the duvet not sparing him a glance.
"I understand" Chris said as he held tightly to the bed and sprang up. He dusted his clothing and made his way out of the room while praying no one was still awake as he takes the couch at the same time hoping tow a up and leave early the next morning so as to prevent being sighted by unwanted eyes.
******
The sun had risen and was high up in the sky,it's yellow light illuminating the city and though some stray beams penetrated the room through the slightly parted curtains Zara was fast asleep not affected by the luminosity of it. She slept soundly like a baby without a care in the world. Though it was already late hours of the morning Zara was still deep at sleep.
Her phone began ringing causing her to wake up. Sluggishly she sat up leaning her head against the head board. She roamed the bed with her hands in an attempt to find the phone her eyes still filled with sleep. She picked it up immediately her hand touched it and answered it without checking the ID.
"hello Zara" she heard Anna say in a slightly worried tone.
"what is it, why call so early, hope you haven't phoned to feed me nonsense about Marlon's newest flings?" Zara demanded in a sleepy tone.
"if am a fool am not stupid" Anna lamented.
"what exactly do you mean that anyway?" Zara demanded already feeling displeased for being woken up.
"how will I know,those are your words returned to you" Anna defended and Zara sigh while massaging her temple.
"why did you call?" she demanded her voice full of impatience.
"something went seriously bad and I think you're in trouble" Anna said in a troubled tone.
"what is it?" Zara drawled.
"yesterday's fight was posted on school WhatsApp group by an anonymous person and am really afraid of what is will happen next"
"what fight?" Zara asked and immediately the images of the previous day happened came into view like she was watching it on movie.
"is that why you are tensed" she chuckled.
"and it was not a fight I literary beat them up" Zara added.
"that's the case Zara, by doing so you've tarnished Charlie's reputation and everyone is laughing at him behind his back and some bitchy crushers are saying nasty things about you on the school platform" Anna explained.
"it's nothing to be worried about, do good or bad people will always talk,but it will end when they find something new,the world hadn't end you know" Zara said nonchalantly.
"how can you say those words Zara?".
" so what else should I say, Anna should I go and hug transformer and die?" Zara demanded in an angry tone.
"you don't know how hot the situation is do you?, people are saying every bad thing possible, you know it's rumored that he's part of a gang and the tattoos on his body are just a confirmation. Am scared that he might hurt you personally through his boys and allies" Anna said.
"then what should I do?" Zara demanded.
"go into hiding" Anna said Zara couldn't help but laugh. on no occasion is she letting her pride down because of some guy.
"you know I'm not doing that right, ?" she said.
"hmmm" Anna responded.
"another option, we could either get the poster of the fight to delete the post or asked Christian for help" Anna added with certainty.
"never" Zara said with utmost finality. "I did rather be silence" she added.
"have you gone online Zara?"
"nope" Zara answered popping the p.
"that's why you could confidently say this, the more time we waste the more the trouble grows and the more people will talk,can't you get that" Anna said I am exasperated tone.
"people will always talk Anna and with time this too shall also pass"/Zara responded.
" I still insist we find the poster and plead with him to delete it, I believe it one of those mass com. student who are always sniffing around looking for something juicy happening to write on and worst of all the person is using a fake ID is it did be hard for us to fish out the culprit out of the crowds,we will pay him if we have too, all that us needed is for your head to be saved" Anna said.
"we don't need to bother,just let it be Anna" Zara said.
"please check the comments Zara, they are awful there hardly anyone taking you sure, everyone out of fear or respect is supporting Charlie" Anna said.
"I will check them but still do not worry,it's nothing severe" Zara pronounced.
"I can't say the I wouldn't, not after the life experience I had seen those months back" Anna said and for a while there was silence then she added .
"am certain Christian can help, since he's military" she added.
"don't even think about it,I need no favours from him" Zara spat.
"if you say so, ensure to do something before things get worse,I wouldn't want you being in a hotter pot of soup than it..." Anna was saying before Zara offed the not wanting listen anymore.
she quickly turned on her data and slide through her apps in search for her WhatsApp app. She tapped on it when she found it and it began loading.
The first item that pop up to her screen was a video carrying a photo of herself and Charlie.
She scrolled down and began reading the comments, the first one she saw caught her eyes causing her heart to skip.
GiGi
#someone had made a deal with the devil.
Zacks
#i admire your courage 🙋 girl but at the same time I feel more sorry for you than I will encourage I will encourage your confidence.
Baby
#bitch am talking from experience, you're quite lucky,I think rather than be sad you should be happy,you're a woman anyway he might just forgive you if you warm his bed for a 😴. he is good though, you will appreciate him later. 😉 if you know what I mean.
Zara almost gag at this one.
Bitchybea
#you should be grateful you might, be lucky to helped get rid of life's so early.
Max
#Zara just got a first class ticket 🎫 hell town.
Winx
"Tell me the experience when you get there.
Lizzy
#i admire your courage dear, the lord is you strength, if we have girls like you we won't have such unwanted guys.
And that was all she could take so she dropped the phone, she knew that if she continued reading she did see more negative than positive comments.
She remembered the last comment she hard read and quickly picked her phone, the girl must be courageous to have written such comments.
Zara taped on the Lizzy profile picture and a Christian quote pop up.
Matthew 7:12
in everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfil the law of the prophet.
Zara frowned and went on to check the girls status and on it was a picture of Elizabeth Charlie's cousin she hissed at the sight and threw the phone on the bed.
" of course she did say that since she's on the safer side" Zara thought ad she pressed her against her thumping heart.
"Charlie is only human what's the worse he can do" she said aloud in an attempt to encourage herself and it seems to work for she was striped off of a little bit of fear.
She got up and picked her towel from the towel her eyes as clear as the sky.
Christian choose to come in at that moment and they stood face to face with each other. She had her eyes fixed and roaming over his body checking out his appearance while he on had his head hanging low unable to look at her.
Green button up perfectly tucked in shirt, blue slightly loose pants and pointy shoes, she frowned irritated by his choice of clothes.
"good morning" he said gently that it came out in a whisper and Zara frowned.
"good morning" he greeted more loudly assuming she hadn't heard him the first time since she didn't answer.
But instead of responding Zara hissed at him while ogling him.
And he understood she had refused to answer him on purpose.
"well we will be leaving in thirty minutes time,so I came to inform that so you could get ready" Christian said and looked towards Zara but averted his eyes when their eyes met afterwards he immediately left the room leaving Zara to get ready.
"hhhew, annoying man help my foot" Zara spat behind his back.
******
After having something to eat she went out of the house with her back pack slung across her shoulders. She walked a bit and stood by the car close to the other members of the family. She hissed at the sight of the model of car their luggage had been packed into.
"kia soul" she said with her with a shrug.
"Christian I need you to love,cherish and protect your wife even more than it had been in my case, marriage is sweet and bitter but to tell you the truth the bitterness always surpasses the sweetness but you can't go back because you've taken an oath, keep to it and keep your wife happy" Nora said with a smile and Chris nodded in understanding.
She hugged her son and continued after pulling away.
"he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the eyes of the Lord, you been saddle with the responsibility of another, yes women are good but they can also be head ache you've chosen yours and it's the chief of them all,it's time to start taking the pills" she joked and they all laughed except for John who had found the Mickey mouse drawing on his shirt interesting and had focused all his attention on it as he tries to pull it off and Zara who seems to have traveled far away in her thought for she hadn't heard a single word that was said.
"am sad and equally happy" Nora continued in a solemn tone.
"I never knew I did have a child who will survive to this extent,am blessed by you" she added as a trail of tear ran down her cheek.
Chris quickly wiped it away and hugged her to comfort her as well as cover up for the sadness he was feeling.
"ooh our baby Chris is about to cry,what should I do to get rid of those" Mira said when she caught sight of Chris teary eyes and Chris quickly pushed back the tears with a blink as he let go of his mother.
"should I back you and sing you a lullaby for you" she pressed on .
"as if she can,let my little boy be" Nora intervened.
"aunt your boy is no longer a baby but a married man" Mira said and Nora shrug in response.
"no matter how old he grows,no matter how many kids he has that call him daddy he will still be my baby" Mary said in defence and Chris cheeks turned red at the mention of "kids". he quickly got into the car and shut it to hide his embarrassment while the women giggled behind him.
" Zara"
"Zara" Mary called when she saw how dazed and unhappy the girl was.
"are you okay,you look sick and pale?" she said.
"why won't I be,after getting me strangely married and are about to send me far away with a man I barely know,you still asked if an okay,how interesting" Zara's subconscious said but to the women, she nodded with a tight smile on her lips.
"how will she be okay, she will be living with her husband, all on their on now,of course she will be afraid of what will come,when they are alone" Mira said with the wiggling of her brows a sly smile playing on her lips.
"ohh my God" her mother exclaimed.
"rather than thinking of ways to get me a son,you're are having those nasty thoughts about someone else's marriage,what will peoe say when they hear you say that, everyone will think I've raised you to become that way"Mary scolded.
" you've got a son mother I don't know what else you want" Mira defended.
"really?" she questioned.
"yes" Mary responded pointing at Chris in the car.
"it's pointless arguing with you,if you don't get me a son in-law as soon as possible I did throw out of my house" Mary threatened.
"wait until dad hears that"
"he will have no choice but to support me,he might even be useful in finding you a groom" her mother said.
"I will never let anyone appoint a man for me,am not that stupid" Mira said and everyone froze,their eyes widened and she quickly regret her choice of words immediately they came out when she saw their expression and the frown on Zara's temple.
"am sorry" she apologized while chiding herself internally for being stupid.
"Zara" Nora called a full blown smile on her lips as she approached Zara.
"Be good okay,no complains no trouble and always do the right thing" she said and Zara nodded sadly.
"come on,get going and God bless you" her mother in-law added after giving Zara a hug and Zara left them into the car the thoughts of the future ahead of her still lingering in her mind.
Christian kick start of the car and drive away of they had bid his family goodbyes.