Chapter 49
Yeah yeah man’s gotta do what man’s gotta do, I think we are finished with our mission in Ohio, father has blessed us I thought I bit on her but I did not” Audrey said .
” I’m thinking of applying to Princeton,” Derrick said.
Audrey was elated that his brother was finally going to do something with his life , he was finay opting to go to college, college is not something that Derrick enjoyed or has ever thought of going to.
” Wow , that’s nice and great. I’m really happy that you are finally making up your mind about college,” Audrey said.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
“But what about dad, he is making plans for you to take over the company and you would leave him too all alone” he asked further.
“That is why I said thinking it signifies a final decision yet it is something that is still in the works, I can not abandon Dad all by himself” Derrick said
” Alright, alright no problem do what makes you happy” Audrey said dropping the subject so it would not result into another fight between them , he had enough of fights already the one he had today cost him his body and he is still suffering from the pains he incurred.
They called it a night and headed to their various rooms to continue their sleep but Audrey was having none of it, what he had intended to do when he came downstairs had not been accomplished he needed to take a cup of coffee, Derrick bade him a goodbye as was going to sleep because the hadn’t slept all night.
After he had finished his coffee, Audrey went back to his room and found Stephanie sleeping like a baby on his bed. He kissed her cheek and thanked her but what he did woke her up as she was a very light sleeper.
” How was the talk?” she said, wiping sleep from her eyes.
” Sorry, I woke you up, it went well actually we both talked and cleared our differences, we also apologized to each other” he said, ” and how does that make you feel” she said..
Stephanie asked the question because she knew how Audrey was, he does not like to admit when something made him feel better, so she asked the question to know whether he would lie to her because she knew that it did make him feel better even if he would not admit it.
“, Good I guess, it feels good not to have a grudge or anger for any person,” he said.
” At least, he admitted it” she said underneath her breath and laughed.
They both slept off not long after and morning came by quickly the day the both of them were to leave for New York. Stephanie was the first to wake up as she had earlier set an alarm, she immediately stood up from the bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up she then went downstairs and found Nanny Maria making breakfast for them.
“Nanny good morning” she said as she climbed down the staircase.
” Good morning Mi’ja , did you sleep well?” she asked.
” Yes Nanny, do you want me to help you?” She offered to help the nanny.
” Ooh no Mi’ ja food is ready, just go and call the rest to come for their meal” Maria said.
” Don’t worry, they will come for their food it seems everyone is still sleeping” she said as she looked around
Nanny Maria looked at her and wondered who gave birth to such an amazing baby girl, she was loving, caring and she admired her strength. It then dawned on her that Stephanie was sleeping that day and she would not know when they would see again.
“Mi’ja I would miss you,” she said holding back tears.
” Ooh no , Nanny Maria I will always be a part of this family , don’t worry you can not dispose of me that easily, I will surely come back you would see me soon” she said and hugged Nanny Maria.
She thanked the nanny for the hospitality she gave her since she got into the house. She has been nothing short of amazing towards her and she would forever be grateful to the nanny.
Just as they were in the middle of their drama, sir Roland walked in requesting for his breakfast.
“Good morning Dad, how are you feeling today” Stephanie asked
“Hmm Dad, that is new, you seem extremely happy, is it because you are going back to school” sir Roland said.
” Dad, you look happier and healthier than you were yesterday” she said in a high pitched voice for him to know she was indeed happy.
” You should go and call the rest of them” sir Roland said changing the topic
By the time she turned to go and call them, they were all coming out of their respective rooms looking like people who had fought wars in their dreams. Sophie was wearing a blue pajamas, and came out with rough hair and spit drooling from her mouth she looked like a person who stole and was beaten up, while Audrey in the other hand was looking like a mad person as he seemed to have constantly rolled on the bed and roughened his hair.
” Jeez you guys look terrible there is no way in hell I’m allowing you to sit at that table, go get dressed or changed or something” nanny Maria screamed at them to go back upstairs. They did as ordered and came back out looking like humans.
The Brown family ate their food in silence, after which Audrey told the rest of the family to go get dressed as they were both going to see their mother.
” Even me, if there is a need for me to go, you and your brother will just end up disgracing me in front of your mother and end up fighting,” Sir Roland said.
The twins looked at each other, they knew their father was still pissed about what happened the day before. So they decided to sing him one of the songs he hated to tease him as that is what they did when they were younger whenever he was pissed at them, he often said hearing their ugly voices made him better as they both made an effort to sing for him even if they could not sing so save their lives.
” Enough, enough, you guys are disturbing these young ladies” he said urging them to stop. ” You win, I am no longer mad,” he further said.
” Your voices are terrible, do not ever go for singing competitions” Stephanie teased.
Breakfast ended and the family were all set to visit their mother soon after, Audrey in particular went to wish his mother a goodbye as he was going back and Stephanie wanted to wish her farewell too. She did not know her but she already liked the woman.
They did not stay long in their mother’s grave so Audrey and Stephanie would not miss their flight as it was scheduled for 1pm which was just a few hours away. After Audrey and Stephanie had said their goodbyes they went back to the mansion to take their bags, Derrick was the one taking them to the airport alongside Sophie. They got back to the house in no time dropped off Sir Roland who was already feeling sad that Stephanie was leaving them so soon
” I will miss you Steph, make sure you take care of my son and keep in touch” he said as she stepped down from the car.
” Ok dad , thank you” she said and stepped down to give him a hug, Audrey had gone to get their bags from the room.
In a few minutes, they had arrived at the airport. Their flight was not until 1pm, so they had ample time to discuss amongst each other and base their goodbyes.