The Journey To Paradise.

Chapter 2

"Miss Mensah, you are to be present at the headmaster's office at 3 for a brief meeting concerning your daughter." Someone Louisa was assuming was the secretary replied.

"But is Isabel alright?" Louisa asked perplexed.

"Yes ma'am. It's not really a health related issue. Everything is alright."

The secretary's voice toned down into conspiratorial whisper. "Heads up, it's actually a minor issue, nothing to worry about. Well in my opinion."

Louisa sighed in relief. "Thank you very much then. I'll be there."

At thirteen and in junior high school, this was the first time Louisa was being summoned to her daughter's school for something that wasn't a general issue. Her baby was a good kid; never got into trouble, she really hoped it wasn't a serious problem.

She glanced at the wall clock in her office. It was 1:45 and she really had to leave if she wanted to be at the school on time. Mensah and Associates was located in the central business district of Accra and her daughter's school was all the way in Spintex. The drive would take about an hour...an hour and 15 minutes tops.
Slipping into her heels and grabbing her car keys and handbag, she stepped out of her office.

"Are you leaving ma'am? I was just about to send the file you requested for to your office." Her personal assistant stated as soon as she chanced on her boss.

"Yeah Akua. Isa's school wants me there for a meeting at three so I have to be on my way." She answered back.

"So should I keep them in your office so you can work on them tomorrow?"

"No, just send me a soft copy. I'll work on it from home." Louisa turned to leave but halted all of a sudden.

"Wait you know what? Just hand me the file. I'll take it with me."

After taking the file, Louisa glanced at her beautiful P.A furiously typing away and with a short laugh said, "Now busy bee...that's enough work for today. You can take the rest of the day off."

Akua's face lighted with a pretty smile. "Yes ma'am have a good day."

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The headmaster dived into the matter after a brief greeting,

"Ma'am your daughter was involved in a fight and being a first time offender with good grades, I've decided to let it go. This isn't like her in the least and that's why I wanted to talk to you."

Louisa's eyes widened in disbelief.  A fight? Her baby? This was unbelievable.
"Wait sir? Are you sure it's Isabel we're talking about here?"

"Yes ma'am. I even find it hard to believe myself. Is everything alright at home? Because violence usually stems from underlying problems....." The bald fat man began to sweat uncomfortably as he realised that he had probably said the wrong thing.

Louisa's lips pursed in anger. "Are you suggesting that I'm not raising my daughter right? Because if that's what you mean-"

"Pardon me madam. I didn't mean it that way." The poor man interrupted. He couldn't believe he had led himself into this. He had heard of Louisa Mensah's ruthlessness and for him to have stumbled into an argument with her especially on an issue concerning her only child was a very foolish thing to do.

"Please forgive me ma'am. You know what? Classes don't end till 4:30 but don't worry. You can take Isabel with you, I'll grant her early leave." He continued,

"Please forgive me for my comment. It was rude and unprofessional and it won't happen again."

Louisa threw the man a dirty look as she stood up. "It better not." She tossed over her shoulder as she made her way out of the office.