Mrs Catherine pov
….. why is your face like that? Sandra asked .
I signed looking at her
don’t give me that look
just tell me what’s wrong with you ? talk to me she said sitting down
I guess she is getting annoyed with my silence
…my name is Catherine I run one of the biggest empire in new York.
know as the Jackson’s empire.
actually it was owned by my husband before his death.
and I have managed the affairs of the empire for the past 15years
with excellent results.
…I stood up from my office chair pacing around the room
Sandra just sat there looking at me I guess she is already tired of asking questions.
“Is Victoria” I said looking at her directly in the eyes
what happened to her? is she sick?
she asked looking worried
No, she is perfectly fine
I responded, sitting back in my chair
you know Victor is coming back from Brazil today, and you also know how Victoria hates him.Am just scared that what happened 10years ago might replay..I said looking scared
….what are you taking about is 10years ago Catherine.. Victoria and Victor are now big boy and big girl..I don’t think they will continue to behave childish
she said trying to cheer me up
I had a sign of relief but deep down in me
I know Victoria won’t be happy with me.
I heard my phone peep
I check it.
it was a message from victor
“oh my God” I said standing up
what’s it?Sandra asked
victor is already waiting for me In the airport
I collected my car key , walking out of the office.
Sandra follow me behind.
Victoria lay on her bed looking tired, she just returned back from school
she has ask lucy to prepare lunch for her.
what’s keeping this girl
she is taking too much time in preparing ordinary noodles, she said frustratedly..
Lucy is their house maid.
…..she stood up from the bed and went to collect her phone from the reading table.
let me reply messages before Lucy will be done.. she said
sitting down on a couch
…… Victoria is a very pretty girl..
people always said she is created on Sunday.
she is not too slim or fat..
she has a very long black hair that fall to her waist..nice body shape
most important she is very intelligent..
(At the airport)
Mrs Catherine alerted from the car
he look around
but she couldn’t find victor
she decided to call him
“mum” she heard someone called.
she turn and saw him
she was so marveled by the sight before her
Victor she called still surprise
victor has been sending her photo of him self
for the pass 10years..
and non of these pictures is compare to this guy standing before her
victor gave her a tight hug.
…..my son Mrs Catherine said crying
you are so grown up now she added
you are always looking young mum
I don’t think you will get old anytime soon
Victor said Smiling
you look so handsome she said touching his face…I have really miss you mum
I miss you more my son
let’s go home now
we have a lot of things to talk about
she said
leading the way to her car .
Victor Pov
After 10years
am seeing my mum again am so happy and excited
I stole a glare at her
I never believe I will come back to New york.after everything that happen between me and Victoria
the thought of her alone
made me smile
I can’t wait to see her again
I have a lot of surprises for her….
mum stop at a very beautiful Mansion.
Mrs Catherine pov
After ten years,I can’t believe am seeing my son again.
I know Victoria won’t like this……But am determined to make her understand
I called our gate keeper to bring Victor stuff inside the house.
the mansion is still looking as beautiful
as always He said..I have really miss home
Victor added
I just looked at him smiling
let’s go inside….I said leading the way.
we work hand to hand into the sitting room
just then I saw Victoria walking down from the stairs….I became scared I don’t really know why.
mum you are home she said giving me a tight hug….I guess she haven’t notice victor that is standing by my side .
the gate keeper opened the door
bring victor’s bags inside
“mom who is he” she ask pointing to victor
I guess she doesn’t remember him
Victoria pov
I look at the guy that’s standing close to my mom…I was more surprise when Mark is bringing languages inside the house
his face looks familiar but I can’t recall where I have meet him before.
“Hi Victoria” the guy said.you have really turn into a very pretty girl he added.
I gapes immediately…..Victor I called feeling tence
mum tell me he his not Victor I ask still shock
I glare at my mom …
her face is expressionless
He is the last person I want to see…….
Am sorry I didn’t tell you he will be coming
I know you won’t agree to it
she said
He just arrive, he most be very tired
let him have some rest
I will explain better to you later
How could you Do this to me I yelled angrily…
you made a promise that he will never step his feet into this house again.
why breaking the promise I said crying..
I gave Victor a deadly glare before running upstairs to my room…she was calling me but I didn’t care to answer …
Mrs Catherine walk Into Victoria room and saw her crying
she move closer to her
Am sorry I was not able to keep to the promise I made to you
let’s forget about the past
she said trying to touch her But Victoria shifted backward ….
He is also my son Victoria……
I can’t just leave him like that
Mrs Catherine said trying to calm her down
so you have been keeping in touch with him
Victoria ask calmly looking at her mom directly in the eyes
she signed
Victoria I am sorry she said instead
I just ask you a fucking dam question I need an answer she yelled angrily………
He is also my son I can’t just abandon him
Mrs Catherine said..
Stop saying he his your son
because he his not..in case you have forgotten he his someone you Adopted from
day care orphanage
he belongs to the slum not here.. Victoria said angrily….Am your real child not someone you pick from an orphanage she added…
Mrs Catherine give her a heavy slap on her cheek…she was so shock…..
she doesn’t even remember when her mother touch her last
she touch her cheek still shock,
you just slap me she said….tears is already flowing freely from her eyes
and am going to slap you again if you don’t control yourself
…Catherine said ..she is already frustrated by her attitude
I did everything you ask me to do Victoria..
I even send him away because you ask me to..But not anymore
you will no longer tell me what to do…
Mrs Catherine said pointing a finger at her
have you forgotten what he did to me….He almost killed me Victoria said still crying…
the same way you almost killed him too
and stop playing the victim here….he his staying
nothing will make me change my mind….Mrs Catherine said
walking out of the room…
Victoria sat on a couch…she use her back hand to dry her tears…
I will make you regret coming back here victor..this what I Victoria Jackson assure you..she soliloquize
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