Milk and Oreos

Chapter 17

"Thank you for calling ShelterAide Africa, this is Wanda, how can I assist you today?"

"Hi, this is Conner and I'm calling from the UK. I want to ask if you can connect me to the lady on the photo of your brochure? The one smiling with a baby?"

"Oh you mean Ms. Yassie?"

Conner paused for a bit and couldn't believe the possibility of meeting Yassie again. He really can't wait to meet her again.

"Yes! Can I talk to her? Please"

"I'm sorry sir, I'm afraid I cannot provide any contact information of Ms. Yassie without her permission unless you have any business related to her."

"Well... I do have business with her. Because.." then he looked at Frances who winked at him on his side.

"...I plan to donate a substantial amount of money to your charity. And besides, we used to work together." he confidently added.

Frances smiled and gave him a thumbs up when he said that.

"Really sir? Then we are glad you called and thank you so much for your kindness."

"I will only do that after I meet with Yassie. Can you please connect me with her?"

Frances sat next to Conner and held his hand with full of hope.

"I'm sorry sir, I'm afraid I cannot connect you directly to Ms Yassie because she has left Africa last month. She was our Co-Founder but then she left our charity indefinitely to pursue her other venture. Before she left she told us she wanted to do something that she truly wanted and she didn't tell us all the details and just went."

"And where exactly did she go?"

"If I remember correctly. It was in the UK. There in London. But she didn't give us an address or any contact information."

After hearing this, Conner couldn't hold back his tears. He ended the call with tears of joy with Frances smiling while holding his hand.

"Did you hear that Frances? She's here. I can't believe it."

"My darling Yassie must be around the city. I am so pleased to hear that! CARMELLO!"

A man in his 50s who happened to be the madam's butler entered the room.

"Please call Whitney, I have a job for him."

"Yes ma'am." Carmello responded and left the room to follow the old woman's orders.

Conner couldn't believe how fate truly played between them. He didn't expected a brochure that he brought with him to the UK would help him find Yassie again. It was truly remarkable for him. This led him to pursue Yassie more and vowed not to let her go again.

Frances took the necessary steps to find Yassie's whereabouts urgently. She assured Conner that she will be able to find her with the help of her most trusted private investigator Whitney. The man scoured the whole city and its private records easily due to the Madam's immense influence and connections and when he did, rushed to the Manor.

"Good evening madam. I had searched London and found out that Ms. Yassie moved thrice around the city. Her most recent address is 7 Mount Ridley Drive in Chelsea. I apologize as I could not find her recent employment information in the city. I hope.."

"That is more than enough. Thank you sir!" exclaimed Conner with a teary smile after shaking the man's hand and ran to the door.

As Conner left, Frances smiled at Whitney and said: "You did a marvelous Mr. Thatch! Thank you so much."