20. Do you blame Mommy?
” What are you saying mother, how can I ever blame you? If anything I have to thank you for loving and caring for me all those years. You suffered alot just to bring us to this world and suffered even more by raising me singlehandedly and that in a foreign country. I am so proud of you mother.” Martina said her voice filled with gratitude.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
She was thankful that despite the difficulty, her mother loved and took care of her. They may not have lived a fancy life or had luxury things, but her mother ensured that she ate three meals a day, wore decent clothes and went to school just like any other child.
Martina saw how her mother had worked herself to sickness just to provide for her. Although their life wasn’t smooth each day, she was thankful they had each other. She didn’t care about luxury, after all those were materials things but her mother gave her the most priceless and luxurious Love, mother’s Love.
“Am glad you think that. The life I gave you might not be as good as the one your sister received, I hope you don’t resent her.” Even before her mother could complete her statement, Martina used her finger to block her mouth from uttering any more words.
” Don’t ever say that mom. I think I am more luckier than my sister because I got to have my mother’s love and care everyday. I have never complained about anything if anything, I feel that I have snatched alot from my sister. She might have been raised by our father but haven’t I taken all our mother’s love all to myself? She’s my sister mother, you know how excited I am to meet her. I want to compensate all the years we spend apart because of the cruelty of some people.” Martina said determined.
To her, it’s a blessing that her mother took her with her.
” Am so proud of you my daughter. I am very sure your father and sister will love you alot. Who wouldn’t anyway? You are such a lovely and caring daughter and sister.” Her mother gushed.
” I can’t wait to embrace my sister, this way not as Louisa but as Martina, her twin sister.” Martina said happily. Even a blind person could see the excitement written all over and the love in her eyes when mentioning her sister.
” I am excited too.” Her mom replied.
” Okay mother, we will rest here for the time being as you finally recover. Since we are leaving the country for good, I’ll try looking for a buyer for our house. We will go to country B and buy another house just like this one and if possible a bigger one.” Martina explained.
Planning to leave the country for good, she didn’t see any need to leave this one behind, so putting it up for sale was the best thing to do.
” When are we set to leave?” Her mother inquired. She was longing to see her daughter after 25 years and also that man. They might be Old but her heart always longed for him alone.
They say that true Love doesn’t change inspite of the time. It’s been two decades and she was still deeply Inlove with him as if it’s just been months
The following day, Marina woke up early to prepare breakfast. She was planning to head straight to the company.
She prepared scrambled eggs with toast and a glass of coffee for each.
She proceeded to serve herself and kept Lucas’s share on the table.
She knew anytime soon he’ll be arriving at the dining table since it’s been almost twenty minutes after his personal secretary delivered a new set of clothes for him.
His personal secretary had been shocked silly seeing Marina open the door for him. He had even stepped back to confirm the address number of the house.
Busying herself with her breakfast, she heard footsteps descending the stairs, she didn’t need to look up to confirm that it was Lucas coming downstairs. She hurriedly stuffed her mouth with bread, she had in mind finishing her breakfast before he could join her.
She did not want to be in the same space with him to avoid any awkwardness between them.
Stuffing the last bit of the bread, she finished her coffee in one big sip.
” Good morning.” Lucas greeted and Marina could swear she felt her insides twitch.
His voice was extremely arousing in the morning. It was hoarse and husky and had a touch of sexiness.
She swore she could die to hear that voice every morning. His voice now was what her friend Terry referred as bedroom voice. She had to agree to that, it was just perfect, it was heavenly. She imagined if that was just a simple greeting, then how would it sound while moaning her name.
‘ Oh girl, get a grip of yourself, when did you become so perverted?’ Marina Inwardly chastised herself but who could blame her, he was able to evoke naughty thoughts in her.
” Good morning, hope you had a good night sleep. The breakfast is ready, you can help yourself.” Marina said escaping upstairs.
She needed to be as far as possible from him before she could find herself jumping on him and devouring him mercilessly.
Looking at the silly girl running away from him as if he was a hunter, Lucas could only chuckle. He could tell that she was affected but not by his presence but something else different.
” Run as much as you can my kitten, I’ll still find my way to you.” He murmured and proceeded to sit at the dining table.
He was hungry and needed the strength to handle the paperwork waiting for him in the office. He could have grabbed breakfast on his way outside but then why waste food when his future wife has made the effort to take care of his needs.
She was a good host that he could tell but he prefered if only he gets to be hosted by her.