〰️JENNY〰️
I couldn't sleep a wink that night,i secretly kept thanking the heavens that my dad gave my number to an 'indeed' a very fine gentleman i can't deny that fact,i really can't point out what was happening to me,after talking to him on phone earlier, something inside of me have been asking for more,more of this new exciting feeling. 'All i had to do was search and I found you". Those words kept echoing in my head, repeatedly,over and over and over again. Am i thinking too much?, hope am not taking a simple statement and turning it into something that would probably not amount to anything at the end?, perhaps am doing too much,he only wanted to check up on me and that he did, nothing more than that. Still trying so hard to get some sleep,as soon as I closed my eyes,his face was all i see,everywhere, disrupting my sleep but I didn't mind at. Whatever this new found feeling is,i wanted all of it,i don't care about the repercussions or whatsoever. I wanted to stay here forever,away from everyone else, away from the world.
"Pumpkin are you alright?". I opened my eyes only to see my dad towering over me apprehensively. Why did he have to wake me now,i was already drifting into my special dream world where anything at all is possible.
"Am alright dad". I managed to say.
"You were turning and tossing around,do you feel uncomfortable?".
"Am okay dad go back to sleep alright". I just wanted to go back to my dream world, thankfully my dad went back to sleep eventually and soon i drifted off to sleep too.
I woke up the next day feeling elated, haven't felt this good in while,the sun had risen beautifully from the eastern horizon,a wonderful sight to behold.
"Beautiful morning to you my pumpkin" My dad said walking into the room with a cup of coffee in his right hand.
"Good morning dad". I said stretching slightly my eyes caught the news papers in his left hand.
"You are so old fashioned dad," I said shaking my head.
"I've always said this and am saying it again,use your mobile phone,we are in a modern age,no one reads news papers anymore" I added, he wasn't even looking at me,all his attention was focused on the paper.
"The import rate is terrible, that's why prices of things keeps fluctuating,i really don't know what the government is doing, take a look at this". He said suddenly, pointing at the paper with his eyes firmly fixed on it.
"Dad,are you even listening to me?". I asked frustratingly. He only gave me a nod, the door opened abruptly, I couldn't believe my eyes, madam Catherine is here at the hospital,in my room, right in front of me!.
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Adams stood to his feet immediately madam catherine came in, Jenny was so shocked she didn't know what to do or say.
"Madam catherine,you are here!" Adams said stretching forth his hand to welcome her. Madam catherine had a generous smile on her beautiful delicate face.
"I should've have visited much earlier Mr Adams" She said taking his hand in her's. Jenny tried as much as possible to sit upright and compose herself, she didn't want to embarrass herself before this elegant woman,who suddenly became her role model overnight.
"Oh no my dear, don't do that, relax okay, how are you feeling". Madam catherine said when she noticed Jenny attempting to stand up from the bed, Jenny felt grateful.
"Am...am okay ma'am, thank you". Jenny managed to say admist the tension. Madam catherine was so up close that Jenny was able see the intricate designs on the expensive fabric she wore,the scent of her cologne replaced the atmospheric air in the room,the sun rays from the window reflected on the diamond necklace that laid gracefully around her neck.
Everything about her,from the crown of her head to the sole of her feet was exceptional,yet so down to earth.
"After the incident that night,the eyebrows of many was raised,i had to stay back to take care of certain things".Madam catherine said looking at Adams intently.
Jenny felt terrible, things wouldn't have gone so wrong that night if she had remained adamant and refused to attend the party.
"We sincerely apologize for the trouble we caused, please understand that it was not intentional". Adams said bowing slightly.
"Come on Mr Adams, there's absolutely no need to apologize for anything, heart attack is definitely not an intentional situation,we were just surprised that's all, and am so thankful to God that this angel right here is hale and hearty, it's something to be grateful for". Madam catherine said smiling.
"Thank you madam catherine,we appreciate all you do for us, you are too kind". said Adams, Jenny nodded in agreement.
"No need for that,i think we should thank this young woman here instead,for putting up a good fight, thank you for not giving up". madam catherine held Jenny's hands in her's.
Something about this woman made Jenny so comfortable and rest assured, her kindness was unmatched.
"Oh before I forget,i brought you a little something, Dennis bring them in".madam catherine yelled.
Dennis came in carrying a big bouquet of flowers, behind him were four other men, they were all smartly dressed, one carrying a big fruit basket, the second one bearing a three-step-sized cake,the third man wheeled in a cart containing all kinds of exotic sea foods.
"I had them prepare that specially for you,i know it will be good for your system". madam catherine said pointing at the cart.
Then the last man was holding a bottle of burgundy wine.
Jenny was overwhelmed so was Adams.
"If you don't like any of these,i can have them get you something else".