" I'm sure you have other children to give proposals to because I was never important to you all these years and I'm sure I'm not important to you now!" I said to him.
"Come on Imani stop acting like a child, you and I both know that you're not in a good place right now. If you're thinking of your sick mum right now I'll make sure to transfer her to a better hospital and clear all your debts. All I need from you is a week of your time and you'll be free after that."
That was a great offer but how did he know about all of this?
"Have you been stalking me?" I asked to hear him laugh.
"Hahaha, yes for a week now and by the way why did you change your name?"
"That's none of your business!"
"So are you accepting my deal or not, and also remember that your life will change forever after this." He said in a serious tone.
"Look, I don't need my life to change I just need my mom to be okay."
" Okay so we have a deal?"
"Yes we have a deal." I answered.
"See you tomorrow then. He hung up. With everything going on right now I couldn't say no to him even if everything seems suspicious. And on the bright side mum can finally get some good treatment. I can't say I'm not scared of what awaits me but at the same time I know I have to strong for my mum.
I stayed in the office till noon, then left the boutique leaving Janet and Evan in charge for the next week. I went to the charity home care my mum was in. I visits her at least 3 times a week to know that she's doing better even tho she doesn't remember me.
"Hey mum!"I said to her as I sat close to her bed, she became dumb as well over the years. I watched her sit there like a statue or a lifeless mannequin. Her chocolate brown eyes staring into space and her skin becoming paler than 5 years ago. Now that I'm 22 I finally understand what she's going through and that very few people with this condition are cured.
" I'll be in New York for a week for business but I promise to visit once I get back." I cleaned the tears that were on the corner on my eyes with the back of my hand and placed my head on her shoulder.
I closed my eyes and took in deep breaths. I hated seeing her like this. But there was nothing I could do to help. I stayed with her for a little while before leaving.
I decided not to talk my aunt and best friend about my trip because it was going to be a short one, and I don't need anyone discouraging me. The only people who know are my employees and my mom and that's enough for me.
I arrived at the airport as early as 7because the plane would take off at 7:30.I still don't understand why dad wants me in New York so early. The flight took 5 hours to get to New York. Walking outside the airport a man in a black suit walked up to me "Are you Miss Imani Gale?" He asked in a very polite manner. "Yes" I replied giving him a small smile.
"Please come with me Miss Imani."he took me to a black Rolls Royce that was parked outside already. The man put my luggage in the car as well as opens the door for me to get in the car.
On our way to wherever we're going to, I couldn't stop admiring the beautiful city of NYC while wondering what was awaiting me
I've heard that this city was full of opportunities.
"Sorry but where in Manhattan are we?" "We're in southern Central Park ma'am." He gave a short answer and continued driving without another word. I continued to admire the tall buildings till we got to an estate and a silver gate opened, we drove in and stopped in front of a mansion.
