You'll be staying with me for now! I already told your dad and he doesn't have any objections! What about you do you....?
No I don't! Timothy didn't lift his head as he spoke. He was busy chatting with a certain important person.
But I have a request! He suddenly lifted his head and looked at jason intensely. I have a certain teacher that will be coming over sometimes! Will that be okay with you?
Jason frowned! What kind of teacher? The fact that you're making a special request increases my curiosity!
My creative teacher! she's helping me build my creativity, imagination and sensibility!
What! I've never heard of that before and it's also a "she". Hmm.. okay! I'd like to meet her too.
...
Knock! Knock!
C'mon baby open the door! Sophia, sophia....mr Tom and his wife stood by the door, they were anxious cuz sophia hadn't come out for an entire day.
Sophia pls open the door, I prepared your favorite, c'mon!
Click~ the door finally opened. Her little head popped out. Which of my favorites?
Pfft.... Oh baby! They quickly opened the door and let themselves in. Sophia's room was always intact, she had a particular way of arranging her things and everything had to be in that order.
They looked at their daughter that was sitting on the bed fuming! she still had the same cloth on. They sat beside her and held her hands.
Baby! You're growing up too fast! I remember when you were so little and how you'd follow me around. You were so beautiful you know? Everyone in the neighborhood adored you. I remember a neighbor that had a child the same time as your mum, she said you guys would be engaged when you grow up.
Hmm....as if! Sophia scoffed.
Mr Tom giggled and continued; your brains were so hot and is still hot till date. I was so happy and proud that I was the father of such a smart kid.
Oh I remember! Her mum quickly cut him off. When she was two; she'd sit outside with her hands on her jaw. Everyone that passed would ask her what the problem was and she'd say "they haven't paid my school fees". When she was yet to start school
Pfft..... She finally laughed. Oh c'mon there's no way I said such! Anyway I know you guys came here for something. So what's up?
They glanced at each other.... Cough! Sophia your result is amazing! We're so proud of you baby! Don't be upset okay! Even if you live with her, you're still our child and that will never change.
Just see it as a blessing, he embraced her. Besides you're not going now. We'll have some fun time before you go. Me and your mom decided that we'll go on a trip so we can spend quality time together. And once again "I'm so proud of you baby".
Sophia rested her head on her dad's chest and listened to his heart beat. She loved the way he smelled so she cuddled him more as she listened to his long sermon. It felt so good and warm that she yawned and slowly drifted away to dreamland....
So sophia what do you say? Are you still upset? Sophia... Mr Tom slightly bent his head to check why she wasn't replying.. he chuckled! How can you fall asleep like this huh?
I guess she missed cuddling with you cuz she loved doing it a lot back then. They both stared at daughter as she kept a cute face while sleeping.
Ms sonia held her husband's hand, do you think she'll be alright? "I mean when she finds out the truth"!
He held her hand tighter, we'll just have to wait and see. we knew this day will eventually come!
....
Meanwhile...
So your results are out! what's your score?
Kylie glanced at her mum who was beside her. She retracted her eyes and continued playing with her phone.
300~ she replied after a while.
Oh my! That's awesome! The stylist walked into the room and overhead their conversation. They came for a photoshoot at "the inks studio".
My my.... Ms. Stella your daughter is not only beautiful and kind, she's also intelligent! She's the full package. She smiled bashfully and started preparing everything they'll need for the photoshoot.
Yes yes... She certainly is! That's why I'm very strict with her. Stella grinned. Obviously overjoyed with the praise.
Eh!I heard someone got the highest score what's it again?.... Yh 370! She finally remembered. Kids these days sure are smart. I remember my time I didn't even get close to that. Pfft.... These generation is surely gonna do great things. The stylist rambled on and on...
What! Someone's score was that high?
Oh yes! I heard it on the way to this place today. People discussed about it, I wonder if it's a male or female? I didn't get to hear the whole detail, I was so shocked after I heard the score that every other thing was filtered.
Female! Kylie spoke with her head lowered... then she noticed that there was silence, so she raised her head. She met two curious eyes staring at her.
She's my friend! Her name is sophia! She's the top scorer, very smart and cute. When I called her, she didn't even think it was that much of a deal. She chuckled! Sophia sure is a character!
Wow she's your friend? Ms. Kylie! Omg this is an exclusive news.. the press couldn't even find anything about her, If this news gets out it would certainly cause an uproar. The stylists eyes sparkled as she just stumbled on a big news.
Don't let anyone know! She only shared it with her circle of close friends! So pls pretend you didn't hear me.
Okay sure! Ms. Kylie. She was a bit confused why won't she share it with everyone. It's a good thing after all. Anyway she'd keep her mouth shut to avoid problems.
So she's the top scorer huh! Stella scoffed. I knew she was a weirdo from the first day I saw her.
What's your problem with her mum? From the first day you've been hostile towards her, you don't even know what she's like.
Hahaha.... I know what's she like okay. She's not normal I'm pretty sure she would have gotten higher than that if...
Isn't it good if she had gotten a higher score? Mum You're the one that's actually weird here. By right your supposed to be happy that I'm friends with such a person.
The stylist noticed that the temperature dropped and things weren't looking too good. So she quickly excused herself and left the room so they could talk freely....
Why don't you like sophia huh? She hasn't done anything to you! She's not a bad person, right from the first day I met her I felt.
You felt something huh? That's exactly my point. Stella bit her lips... She..she... reminds me of him.
What! Kylie quickly got up, how is that possible huh? They are two different people mum, don't get it so twisted.
I know! But that's how I felt when I met her. I just the same vibe... Just like I had when it all started.
Stella began bitting her lips, out of habit... Her beautiful face was white as stared at a direction without blinking.
Sigh! Kylie stood up from where she was sitting and sat beside her. She stretched out her hand and hesitated a bit..... After which she pulled her mum close and patted her back.
Don't worry it's over! It will never happen again okay! He can't hurt us again okay mum.
Stella nodded in a daze. She held her daughter tight. You're all I have left...
Kylie knew her mum has gone through a lot of hardship, so she tried to understand her but most times she took things too far..... But it doesn't matter she's my mum anyway.
***
No one knew who the boss of the "blue tech company" was. It was a weird and secretive company that was established many years back.
Some employees didn't know everything about the company they worked for. some people did research others did the paper work.
There were some floors in the building, they didn't have access to, most times it was as though it never existed.
The blue tech company~ as the name implies deals with broad technology. The company uses technology to deal with every aspect of life such as; health, sport, education, family, business.....
The car drove and stopped in front of the company. The door opened and Jason stepped out looking handsome and sharp.
An entourage followed behind him as he walked into the building. It was called a blue tech company for a reason; blue was the theme color of the building both in and out.
Everyone was stiff as they saw a handsome man walk in with so many people behind. They never knew anyone could have such a face.
Some people couldn't get a good glimpse of him as he didn't pay much attention to his surrounding.
He stopped when he got close to the elevator. He turned back and addressed the people behind and they all nodded and dispersed.
He entered the elevator with two people a man and a woman. Inside the elevator the man behind quickly pressed the button to one of the restricted areas.
Ding~ they arrived at the floor
Pupil verification required~ a computed voice spoke as they tried to access the office. jason moved forward and a blue light appeared and scanned his eyes.
Welcome~ the door quickly opened and they stepped in.
Jason walked over to the side, pressed a button and a little screen appeared. He clicked on settings and then deactivated the pupil verification.
He looked around and then recalled past memories. He was only a teenager when he started working here, so many things had happened and changed since then, including himself!...
He walked towards the glass desk, pulled out the chair and sat down. Matilda! He pointed towards the room next to his. That will be your office.
Okay! She turned and walked out of the office.
Here! Zack passed some files to him. Zack is Jason's only true friend they've been together for years. Although zack was under him, jason didn't treat him badly, rather he was very free with him. He was the only one that saw the other side of him that was hidden from the rest of the world.
..
So he got the shares? What a smart kid! We didn't loose anything at all. In the end it still belongs to the company. Timothy Did a fantastic job! jason grinned.
Gather everyone to the auditorium, let's get to know ourselves and the rules to abide to!.
Sure~ zack took out a pad and walked out of the room.
Rays of sunlight reflected on his face. His face was smooth and dashing. He looked as though he walked out of a painting.
*****
Sophia got up after sleeping for hours. She looked at clothes. Ugh! I'm still wearing this. She lazily dragged herself towards the mirror.
She took off the gown and stared at her body in the mirror. She was wearing a black cotton half singlet bra and panties.
Tsk..tsk~ sophia you're gonna be the successor of the women's foundation and you're like this. What I'm supposed to do huh?
She turned around and looked through her shoulders as stared at her back view. Well.... I'm not that bad and I have a pretty body too! She turned around and did a thorough examination...
She stretched to open the wardrope and picked out casual clothes to wear at home. She threw them on the bed. Loosed her hair, picked her towel and walked into the bathroom.
An hour later she came out with the towel wrapped around her chest and hair. She opened her bag and saw a pink file inside.
She frowned I don't remember putting this here. She opened it and saw some files with a sticky note attached. She pulled it out and a black card fell out.
She read the sticky note and it was from nanny zo. She didn't give it to me directly cuz she knew I'd reject it....
The file was about her being accepted as timothy's teacher and his schedules. The black card contained her salary.
I wonder how much is in there. Sophia grinned. She picked her phone and called nanny zo.
Ring! Ring! Ring!
She didn't reply! But she sent a text
Sorry! I'm busy right now! Timothy now has a new address. Whenever you wanna see him. I'll send the driver over. Thanks.
Pfft... Busy my foot I know she don't want to reply me verbally. Anyway that's not the issue. She pinched the space between her brows.
I need to plan my schedule I'll be busy from now on. Oh..... She rolled on the bed thinking about her busy days ahead.