JUST BY CHANCE

THE REALITY

Sarah kept waiting for Mr Michael and he never showed up for a whole week. Every day was an anguish and she couldn't ask Mrs Bose who looked at her suspiciously. Bisola gave her food that Saturday night but no one told her the event for which that meal was prepared. It tasted like a party meal and she enjoyed it. Yusuf spent time with her that evening but he said he had no idea which event the family hosted.  Sarah suspected it to be a lie but she wondered why he would lie to her.

It was obvious Jenny was not coming back to the house as Mrs Bose had returned since alone. She was only allowed to make Lunch for the family and many times, Mrs Bose orders Chinese food or African meal from her favourite restaurant. Sarah looked forward to Mr Michael's return with excitement.

By the Saturday following, Mrs Bose gave her a list and the sum of two hundred thousand naira to stock up the kitchen. She enjoyed the trip to the market. She used the local market and got fair prices for all the items. She made a profit of thirty thousand naira and her joy knew no bounds. If this continues, her financial stability was guaranteed and if she marries Mr Michael in the process, Her future is set in gold!

When she returned home, she saw more of those exotic cars. It was certain they had guests. She saw Deji and Nina in the garden sipping wine and cuddling. She knew that the man and his girlfriend did not like her and she didn't care. If she played her cards well, she would end up being his cousin's wife she thought.

Entering the house, she saw some guests in the living room with a lot of gift items piled up in a corner. She watched as Bisola took the boxes upstairs. While in the dining, Stephanie sat down with some teenagers chatting and laughing. None of them noticed her enough to greet her and she was still not bothered. As she walked into the kitchen, She almost had a heart attack. Jenny was in the kitchen with Regina her boss!

"Good evening ma...ma.." Sarah stuttered.
"Good evening Sarah. How are you?" Regina replied. Sarah noticed Jenny was looking so beautiful and she glowed. She did not look at Sarah, neither did she greet her. Did Mr Michael beg her to return, she wondered. What happened to their misunderstanding?

As she set down the shopping bags on the table, Mr Michael walked in. He looked so handsome and he wore a smile as he entered the kitchen.

"I thought you would be resting" He said and Sarah smiled assuming it was her he spoke to.
"Good evening sir"
"Hmm, Good evening Sarah. How are you?"
"I am very well sir. I just came back from the market, sir". She explained but he walked past her to Jenny who was still slicing those watermelons in a Fancy way. He slipped his hand around her waist and Jenny turned, dropping the knife and revealing the wedding rings! Sarah saw Mr Michael wearing one also!

The surprise was obvious on Sarah's face but Stephanie interrupted her shock.
"Mummy is the salad ready?" Stephanie asked walking towards Jenny.
"Honey tell your friends that daddy is interrupting. I would have it ready in a sec" Jenny replied
"Daddy leave mummy alone! She has been with you since the wedding" Stephanie shouted.

"Ha! Stephanie you should be on Daddy's side," Michael stated.
"Nope! Always on mummy's side" Stephanie replied and Regina laughed out loud.

This moment almost made tears drop from Sarah's eyes but Bisola stopped it.
"Ma I have finished the room arrangements"
"Thank You Aunty Bisola, please come and carry your plate of Salad," Jenny replied.

Sarah hastily unpack the shopping bags so she could easily disappear from the scene. What happened to the quarrel they had? Did they know that she did it? She suddenly became so ashamed and aware of the looks Regina has been giving to her since she arrived. The guilt troubled her heart greatly. The silent treatment from Jenny was also troubling.

That evening ended without a confrontation from Jenny. As a matter of fact, Jenny dished a bowl of pepper soup and big portions of Fish for her. She offered to take it home and Jenny obliged. Jenny was officially Mrs Oladokun, the wife of a billionaire and Sarah just made herself an enemy!