Theophilus was on his way home, the event that took place at the cafeteria still played in his head. " How dare she? I guess she just trespassed my den and she's messing with me. She's gonna get a taste of her own medicine, does she even know who I am..." Theo pondered. " I guess she knows neither my parents nor I..." he was interrupted by Marlia, his sister. "...what? Now you're talking to yourself again" Marlia complained. Theo turned to face her and then gave her a knock on her head " stop being nosy." he retorted, then he turned to face the window, smirking.
Marlia sobbed quietly, " oh...you're crying little baby, weakling " Theo teased with disdain and laughed.
" Cry, cry mum's not here to shush your little mouth " Theo mocked and Marlia looked at him angrily.
" When we get home, I'll tell mum and you'll be in big trouble " she sobbed.
" It hurt, it really does. Just take a look at my head " Marlia complained.
Theo did not reply her but instead, he quickly brought out his tablet and took a picture of Marlia.
" Hey, what? Whatcha doing"? Marlia yelled.
" Posting your picture on the school blog. I know you wanna be popular " Theo said and tagged the words ' cute sis crying after a tragic breakup ' next to Marlia's photo and immediately uploaded it on the school blog.
" Ha, tada...done " Theo said and smirked.
" No...oo, Theo have you gone crazy"? Marlia yelled and hastily snatched Theo's phone from his grip. The comments from students were insolent, Marlia felt hurt as she scrolled through the comment section.
" Home already " Theo said and snatched his phone from Marlia and got down from the car.
" I hate you " Marlia said and walked past him towards the house.
" Mum! Mum!!" Marlia hollered as she got into the house.
" Hey honey, you're back " Mrs. Parker walked down the stairs. Marlia then hugged her mum " Go upstairs and get dressed up, we are going for lunch at a friend's place, okay " Mrs. Parker instructed with hands akimbo. " But mum... " Marlia complained.
"....shh..wear something really nice and you - Theo dress smartly ; you'll be meeting a new friend " Mrs. Parker interrupted and left them. " Ugh.. here we go " Theo sighed while climbing the stairs.
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I think they'll be on their way by now.
" Nina "!! Mrs. Branks hollered as she climbed the stairs. " Nina "? She walked into Nina's inner room. " Yes mum " Nina answered.
" You're putting on jeans "? Mrs. Branks was flabbergasted. " Yeah, any problem with that"? Nina said bluntly.
" Nina you're not wearing that " Mrs. Branks opened Nina's wardrobe. " Mmh wear this" she said, bringing out an outfit from the wardrobe.
" Mum, what!! I'm not going to the ball or to a prom, so why should I wear that "? Nina complained.
" No my dear, our business partners are coming and they are coming with their kids, so you have to look like a well behaved beautiful princess, okay "? Mrs. Branks explained.
" Okay " Nina said, reluctantly.
" I'll be dressing you up today, so that your can look gorgeous " Mrs. Branks said and spun Nina to face the mirror.
The Parker family were already at the gate. They horned and the gate threw open, they drove steadily into the compound. Theo looked admiring at the surroundings through the tinted window. Their car came to a halt and they alighted from the car in ostentation, and with a look, surveyed the compound. It was very large with white tiled ground. The garden was about five feet high with very beautiful flowers blooming attractively. There was a fountain and at the left side of the compound was a very large swimming pool. The building was made of glass, everything about the house was extravagant and magical.
Nina's mum received a call from one of the guards. " Ma'am, they're here. Should we let them in "?
" Yes, do so " she replied.
" They are here. I'll like to see you down in five minutes " Mrs. Branks said and left Nina.
" Goodday Mr. Williams Parker, Mrs. Leah Parker, oh Theophilus and Marlia. Welcome to my home " Mr. Anthony welcomed them and motioned them to the living room. Later on, Mrs. Sarah Branks joined them in the living room, they chatted for a while.
" How about your daughter, Nina " Mr. Williams Parker asked.
" She'll be down in a minute " Mrs. Sarah Branks explained.