Bella
I did not go back to the mansion during my break staying away from Mrs. Wisdom as much as possible gave me a lot of peace. A week before I resumed school for my second year is Daniel and his sister's birthday. As usual, a platy has been organized for them. Daniel called to invite me. I had to attend, school was on break I had no excuse to give.
I arrived at the mansion on the day of the party. This will be their first celebration without Dad and I knew Daniel was going to miss his presence so much. I don't care how it makes Danielle feel. She has always said we were not family, so I don't see her as a family. So I only get a gift for Daniel, you call me whatever you like but I can not pretend to be nice to her.
I went to my room after I arrived and I called Gladness with me upstairs and we chatted till it was time for the party. I joined the party and I wish only Daniel a happy birthday. Mrs. Wisdom was so angry to see me at the party but her angry gave me joy. I was happy that my mere presence alone had such an effect on her.
I was standing near the serving table talking to Gladness. I wanted her to leave the party with me she looked tired. But Gladness was not listening she said she needed to do her job. Since she will not leave with me I did not want to force her and make things difficult for her.
As I was about to leave I heard someone called my name. I turned around and saw one of Mrs. Wisdom's socialist friends. I raised an eyebrow at her wondering why she was calling me. Go make me a cup of coffee she said.
I just started laughing and looking at her, she has to be joking. I know that before now I may even be serving with the maids but those days are gone already. The only reason why she was asking for me to make her coffee is because I was acting like every other gusset and Daniel has introduced me as his cousin. So doing this will tell everyone presents that I was a nobody.
I stopped laughing, if you want a cup of coffee asks anyone of the maid, I am not one I said with a little anger in my voice.
I could see the surprise look in her eyes. Birds of the same feather flock together. Who goes looking for someone to make them a cup of coffee at a birthday party. Mrs. Wisdom acted as if she was busy and did not notice what just happened. I smiled to myself maybe I should spend the night here and irritate her a little more I thought.
Danielle on the other hand walked up to me some minutes later. I can see you only came here to show off she said.
No dear Ella I came here to wish my beloved cousin Daniel a happy birthday. You seem to forget that I own this house and for someone who came to show off I am being a little too nice. If I wanted to show off I would have paid a little more attention to my dress and make sure I steal your limelight but see am keeping a low-profile. I would have also had your mother's friend throw out of my house, I told her with a smile. I could see her looking very angry but it made me smile more. You should not keep your face like that for too long, you will get some wrinkles I advis. Danielle becomes even angrier. Ah! Anyone watching us will think we were two good friends catching up.
Get the hell out of my party she said.
Oh no Ella I came for Daniel and he has not asked me to leave. Beside this is my house and this garden also belongs to me. I don't remember you paying to use it, so you can't send me out I said in a low voice. She got angrier but this time she just walked away from me.
Ah! If I was not in a party, I would have brust into a fist of laughter. But I already laughed once, I don't want people to think I am insane or something.
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A week after Daniel's birthday I resume school. For the semester we are also expected to submit a prose work by the middle of the semester. I started working on my story immediately after the assignment was announced but at some point, I lack all inspiration to write. The story was not even flowing and I was having such difficulty getting anything done.
So I stayed back in school after class to see if I will be able to write but nothing seems to be working. It feels as if my imagination has gone on a break. my whole mind was occupied with what I was not sure about. Just then I heard footsteps. I looked up and Ray was standing in front of me. Why are you still in school? he asked. I am trying to work on something I said twisting my mouth. You are lacking inspiration he asked and I nod.
He pauses for a while as if thinking of something. come with me he said after a while and I followed.
I followed him to where his car was parked. He collected the keys from his driver. He drove us for about an hour before stopping at a beautiful mansion. Welcome to my house he said and I was surprised. Not about the mansion been his house. of cause I knew he lived in a mansion he can afford it.
I was surprised he brought me to his house. We did not go into the house, he took me to his beautiful large garden. When I am having no inspiration to continues a story I come out here and visit nature. I took the longest root to my house so you could enjoy the ride and possibly clear your head. You can't get creative when your mind is not free. Besides, sometimes you need the right environment to get the job done. Let it come to you don't get worked up trying to find it.
I nod my head and I sat down just enjoying the scene. After some time I close my eyes if nothing is coming to me I could at least enjoy been in Ray's garden I thought and I laughed at my thought.
When I opened my eyes again Ray was standing in front of me. He was facing the other side so all I could see was the perfect view of his back. I think he felt I was staring so he turned around and our eyes meet. Goodness, this guy is just so handsome. My heartbeat increases and I could feel my chick turning red. This view is just so perfect. As I kept looking at him a love story began to play through my mind. I enjoyed my imagination of how we both fall in love and light Bob, I just got inspired I finally realized.
I quickly took out my laptop and began to type. Well since I imagined myself fall head over heels for him the story just flows and I kept typing as the ideas flowed. When I finally looked away from my laptop I realized it was 10pm which means I have been typing for four hours.
I have been drinking the juice placed beside me naturally without knowing how it got there. I looked around for Ray. That's was when I noticed he was sitting on the other side. Tired ? he asked me and I nodded my head to mean yes. I shot down my laptop and we walked out of the garden together.