Rich: A Nigerian love story

Chapter Thirty Eight

*Sophia *

"Actually, it turns out that he recognises me as Daniel's friend, and so he told me how badly he wanted me to be in his video" I said and he sat up straight,

"Are you saying that he has no idea that the both of you are married?" he asked and I stared at him innocently, "Ah! Olowun why me?" he asked and I rolled my eyes at him, he can be so dramatic.

"We didn't say anything to anyone because we both wanted to concentrate on our respective jobs. Come on dad, it's no big deal" I said

"Do you think marriage is a joke? How can you say that it's not a big deal, it is a very big one!" he yelled at the end

"I'm sorry, but it's already done. And please don't say anything to Teddy, please" I said to him and he just stared at me

"And also I want a favour from you" I said and he glared at me

"And what right do you have to ask anything from me when all you've done is to disappoint me?" he sighed and I looked amused.

"You don't even know what I'm going to say" I said to him

"OK, go on"

"I need you to please include Teddy in the competition, please, this would really mean a lot to him" I pleaded and he scoffed.

"Can't you see that he only got close to you in order to ask Little favours from you? He's so pathetic" dad said shaking his head at the thought. "Anyways there are no more slots, so there's nothing I can do for him. He'll have to wait until next year"

"But I'm sure you can do something for him.. " I was saying and he cut me off

"Sophia there's nothing I can do, my hands are tied. I'm not going to manipulate the competition just because I have the power to. And I'll definitely not do it for a successful person like Teddy" he said as a matter of fact.

Dad's right, he's always right, at least I did my best, I wonder why he wants to be a part of the competition so badly when he's so rich. What am I saying? I'm sure it's because of the money, I took a deep sigh, humans are never satisfied.

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"Oh he's around somewhere" my mom said over the phone, we were face timing. Dad and I sat beside each other, I placed my head on his chest while we talked to her.

"I hope the both of you no longer fight like before" dad said in a sarcastic tone and I chuckled, while mom rolled her eyes.

"Ha ha very funny," she said glaring at dad,

I was so happy with our situation right now, I didn't realise that I missed us all together, it was a warm feeling.

"You know something guys? I'm so happy to see us this way, it feels overwhelming. It's as if I should get my things and come over there right now" she said

"Oh please mom, you don't have to come, we're okay this way" I said like I didn't miss her. Dad nudged my side, and I whispered,

"What? You know how she is" I said he ignored me.

"Don't hesitate to come when you want to" he said,

"Great! I'll make preparations and let you know" she said and groaned out loud, while I sat up straight.

"I heard that" she said

"You were supposed to mom" I said, leaving her dumbfounded and then I hung up. Dad turned to me with a stern look, "What?" I asked

"You will have your own kids one day, and then I'll see how you will cope" he said and I shrugged.

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