After her outburst, the room was quiet for some minutes. Okay! Jason sighed, Here's your phone you dropped it earlier, the screen was broken but I had it fixed.
Oh thanks! She suddenly recalled that she dropped it earlier, she didn't even remember that she had a phone until he gave it to her.
It's late, let's go I'll drop you off.
They left the office together, the journey was spent in silence. After driving for a while they were caught up in traffic. Sophia played with her phone as usual while Jason just looked around.
Sophia got bored and put her phone down as she looked around. Then she saw a lady with heels on the other side of the road trying to run across, she tried to run as fast as she could but the car by her side kept moving forward with speed. Sophia frowned that driver should cut the lady some slack she's trying her best to get off the road as fast as possible.
The car still continued to move forward, but what happened next really surprised her. The lady with heels that was struggling suddenly stopped running and stood before the car. Shriek! The tyres gave off a loud sound before it stopped.
The driver lowered the glass of his window and screamed at the lady; are you crazy? What was that for? Are you trying to get yourself killed? He fumed.
by this time Sophia had already stuck her head out with her phone to watch and capture the drama.
To the man's surprise the lady took off her heels and ran l towards him like a crazy person. Ah! He quickly pulled the glass up. Yes I am crazy because of you, you saw me trying to cross but you still continued to move forward others stopped but you want to show yourself Huh?
Come out this instant I'll give you a good beating. Bam! She tried to jump on the car. come out! she yelled as though she had lost her mind. The traffic wardens around quickly rushed to the scene and tried to drag the lady off. Even while she being dragged off she was still kicking and struggling.
Hahaha...... Sophia was glad she caught it on camera, her laughter filled the car. I bet that guy didn't expect to run into a crazy lady. Jason smiled also, finally the road was free so he drove off.
Sophia still giggled from time to time when she thought about what happened. It helped to reduce the once tensed atmosphere, she cleaned her eyes. Well that was one thing about Sophia when ever she laughed hard tears will always pour from her eyes.
Here! Jason passed her a wipe that was in the car. thanks! She used it to wipe off the tears. It seems like this scene of being given a wipe was repeating itself today.
She sneakily glanced at Jason's side profile, then she looked away. The year Is almost over I'll spend the holidays with my family and I'll be in school after the holiday so I won't be coming to the office anytime soon. Don't worry I have completed everything that was assigned to me, I was gonna tell you this week but ..... She fell silent for some seconds. Anyway that's what I have to say.
He understood what she wanted to say she would have told him if what happened today didn't occur.
I am sorry for Timothy's father assault and I am also sorry for what matlida did. Believe me when I say that I only have your best interest at heart. We did plan on telling you when everything fall into place but It ended blowing up in our faces. I met matlida a while back I didn't think she'll end up doing this but don't worry I'll take care of it. And I understand when you're ready you can come back to work anytime.
She heard all he said but she didn't reply at this point she was still wary of everyone.
They finally got to the house she was currently staying in(mrs Alexandra's house ). Thanks for the ride
Once the car was packed she got out and walked into the house without looking back. Jason could only look at her back as she walked away.
Sophia went straight to her room and Locked the room, she threw her stuff on one side of the bed and jumped on the other part she layed down for a long time.
Knock knock! Sophia I prepared dinner for you. Come and eat. The maid continued to knock for a while and did not get a reply, so she thought Sophia was sleeping she left and reported back to Mrs Alexandra.
Alas Sophia wasn't asleep, she felt bad for not answering but she made up her mind not to get attached or interact with anyone in this circle again.
She dragged her tired body to the bathroom; she wasn't physically tired but she was mentally drained a lot of things happen in one day which she would never imagine to be true in her whole life.
She decided to take a cold bath, she filled the tub with cold water, then she removed her clothes and tied a towel around her body as she was about to enter the tub, she heard her phone ring. She went back to the room to see who was calling, once she saw who the caller was a lot of emotions flashed through her eyes in the end she didn't pick it. She muted her phone and threw it on the bed.
Little tim called thrice but she didn't pick up, he sighed! Aunty Sophia is probably asleep I'll call her tomorrow he thought.
Meanwhile the girl he thought was asleep was busy thinking of how she would get into the tub, the water was too cold but she needed it badly to calm her nerves. She put in one leg then she counted to three before putting the other one then she made up her mind to submerge herself fully.
The coldness made her heartbeat accelerate, sending shivers down her spine it took a while for a body to get used the coldness. After a while she felt better she quickly put her head inside the water. This is a great stress reliever. Despite everything Mrs Alexandra's house was top notch, her room was very big and the bathroom was big, the tub was like a pool, making the bathroom one of Sophia's best places in the house.
She brought her head out and moved to the side where she rested her head and closed her eyes. Then she remembered little Tim's call. Could he really be part of it? And was all this a set up? Anyway after the serious threats I got today i have to stay away for now at least till I figure things out for myself.
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Jason didn't go after Sophia entered the house, he stood outside waiting for Mrs Alexandra. she told him earlier that she would be home so they planned to talk about the issue and what to do next.
Sophia didn't know how long she stayed inside the tub but she only went out because she started sneezing. She wore her pj and wrapped herself with a big blanket, she was about to jump on the bed when she saw that the curtains were open. She looked outside and saw Jason and Mrs Alexandra talking, she looked at them for a while before closing the curtain. Then she laid down and closed her eyes; there's no point worrying about things I can't help or change, she thought as she slowly drifted to the dream world.
She opened her eyes and everything was blurry she felt something wet on her head, what's going on? As she tried to get up someone quickly someone pushed her back. Thank God you're awake Sophia, I thought something happened to you, we knocked on your door early this morning but you didn't respond so I thought you were still sleeping, so I left you for a while but after waiting for so long I knew something was wrong thankfully I have a spare key and we quickly opened the door only to see you lying down I called you but I got no response, you can't imagine how I felt at that point. I walked to you only to find out that your body was burning hot. Don't worry the doctor just left you'll be fine, it's just a slight cold.
Sophia looked at Mrs Alexandra as she kept on rambling for a while. She had to admit that she looked sincere. Anyway it's not my business anymore.
I can't return you to your parents immediately, you're all skin and bones. You have to stay here a bit and recover.
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The first week of December Sophia packed her stuff to go home and spend the holidays with her family. As she got home, she smiled she could finally feel at ease. She carried a little bag pack as she walked the stairs and pressed the doorbell.
After a while someone opened the door. Gasp! My baby her mum was surprised to see her, she quickly embraced her.
I missed you so much mum, sob! Sob! She finally broke down as she felt relieved.
Baby why are you crying! What's wrong? Did someone hurt you? Huh c'mon you can tell I'll make sure I deal that person.
Haha. Everything is fine mum I'm just so happy to see you. I missed you so much. She snuggled in her mum's embrace.
My oh my, when did you become such a cry baby you're a big girl now Sophia. I missed you so much too. I've been stuck with two men since, I missed having my sweet baby.
Mum who's at the door? Dave quickly ran out of the room. Oh would you look at that the Princess of imagination is back. I wasn't expecting you. He scoffed.
Wait a minute, which room did you just come out from Huh? Sophia asked
Dave shuddered as he felt chills down his spine. Oh no! I messed up big time, Before he could even explain sophia threw her bag and dashed upstairs. Dave was petrified as he tried to escape, he ran to his room trying to lock the door but his hands kept shaking. Sophia quickly kicked the door. I'm sorry pls spare me he begged. She dragged him out and took him to her room which was a mess, what did you do to my room? Who gave you the permission to enter my room? She kept throwing punches on his shoulder which was his weak point. He laid like a dead fish begging.
That's enough! Her mum laughed as she pulled Sophia away. He didn't clean his room so he decided to use yours, he said it was cool and it has a nice smell. I told him off but he wouldn't listen.
I promise I'll clean it, and I won't use it again, Dave said weakly as he laid on the floor.
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Finally peace returned to the home as Sophia ate while chatting with her mum and watching Dave clean their rooms.
The next day they left the house to go shopping for Sophia's school. Try this one her mum passed her a Mimi jean skirt, wow it's pretty you know my taste, I'll try it on. Sophia your phone is ringing! Dave who was treated as the bag holder passed the phone to Sophia. Hmm I wonder who's calling me? Once she saw the name she paused, then switched her phone off.
Who was that ? Dave asked as she passed the phone to him. None of your business! Don't worry my phone is off no-one will call again. He shrugged no problem madam.
Little Tim frowned I know something is wrong, aunty Sophia would never ignore my call.
9:00pm Jason walked into the house after an exhausting day at work. Only to find a little boy sitting in the parlor with his leg crossed waiting for him. Timothy why aren't in bed it's late? Where's nanny zo?
Welcome back uncle! Pls have a sit, little Tim spoke with little voice exuding charm and polishness.
Jason knew it was gonna be a long night. He sighed and sat down opposite he's little nephew. What's the problem? He asked.
How's your day at the office uncle?
Jason frowned not knowing where the question was heading to but he still answered regardless. Not bad just some paper work here and there.
That's good won't you ask me how my own day went uncle. Little Tim smiled a smile that was not a smile (ಠ◡ಠ).
How was your day? My dear Little nephew.
Oh! It wasn't bad uncle, I had a lovely day at school I came back and tried calling aunty Sophia, as I have tried to do for a while but guess what she has being ignoring my calls. So I decided to ask you uncle, what's going on?
Ha! Jason sat silent for a while. You know you're too smart for your age and sometimes it's not a good thing. After some time he spilled everything that happened, even the security tape that caught little Tim dad's car approaching Sophia.
She's like us, isn't she? Little Tim asked.
Yes she is! Jason replied.
For the first time I found someone I could be free with, all these things happened. Why? Little tears fell from his eyes. Jason sighed as he walked towards him and pulled him into his embrace.
You know I'm here for you Timothy.
I know but it's not the same! You're too stiff, I still prefer aunty Sophia. Sob!
Jason :ಠ‿ಠ Jason didn't know whether to laugh or cry and he embraced the little baby till he slept.
Don't worry everything will be alright.