Rich: A Nigerian love story

Chapter Forty Six

. *Daniel *

"I still can't believe that my baby is a jealous bone" my mother in law said, while still laughing.

It was obvious that she was trying to get to Sophie and she succeeded. I have to admit that Sophie looked so much like her mom,

"And why won't she? After you were flirting with her husband" Mr. Makun said, and that made me a little uncomfortable.

"Well, I'm sorry, was I suppose to flirt with you?" she asked and I stood up.

"Excuse me, I'll just go check up on her" I said, and she spoke

"Oh please do, I need to set someone up straight, cause it looks like jealousy runs in the family " and with that I went upstairs.

I opened the door to Sophie's room to see her laying on her bed texting. She looked at me and then back at her phone.

"And one would think that you went upstairs to hang yourself " I said, and she chuckled

"And why would I do that? I love my life" she replied, I sat down beside her on the bed.

"You know Becky and Ben travelled to visit his family today right? what am I saying? I'm sure you know that already. I can't believe she's going to get married as soon as they're back" I said and she didn't answer.

"You know your mom was only trying to mess with you right?" I asked, and she sat up straight.

"Of course I do, and I'm not upset, I just wanted to come relax a bit"

"Okay" I said

"So what job was it?" she asked, I cleared my throat.

"It's an Uber driver, and the pay is good. I'm gonna go with it until something pops up" I said and she rolled her eyes at me

"Why can't you just ask dad for a job? He can make you the director in one of his companies" she said and I shook my head.

"So that it will be as if I only got married to you because of wealth abi? Abeg" I said looking away, and she shook her head.

"And why do you care about what people would say? You have already looked everywhere for a job and... "

"And I have found one, I'll be just fine." I said and I noticed that she's a bit upset. "I know that it's hard for you, it's hard having a husband who's occupation is a driver, especially when you're from an affluent home like your's"

"I'm sorry but this is all I have to offer for now, and I promise you that it's not forever Sophie, I know that I can make it... " I was saying but she cut me off.

"How? How do you plan on doing that? Huh? Stop trying and just give in to the opportunities you have now, you don't know how long it will last. Just ask him for the damn job already" she said getting emotional.

"I'm sorry but I can't do that." I said as I stood up. "I know it's hard for you, and you're probably ashamed of me but...

"Of course I am," she said, standing up as well. "I never wanted this kind of life for myself Daniel, I want to be comfortable always. So I need you to ask him for a job, you are just few stairs away out of poverty"

"I will still remain strong. Your father has already helped my sisters, my whole family, so I can't be that shameless and ask him for more help. I'm going to thrive on my own Sophie, with or without your support" I said and then I walked to the door.

I opened it only for Mrs Jennifer to fall inside the room. Looks like she has been eavesdropping, she stood up and kept her cool. She looked like she just stole a meat from the pot.