The Davies Badmuas owed one of the most beautiful mansion with one of the best rose Garden with the best environment to relaxation and family reunion, getting out of the car with Gift, it's good to be home again, she missed this homely feelings she was having.
"Come on Rita, are you going to stand here the whole day and keep day dreaming, I'm going in " .She told her practically jumping as she headed for the front door of their Mansion,for a brief moment, she paused as her hand was on the door polished brass handle of the vestibule door, she wanted to think she's had come to visit for the sake of Rita alone but she was wrong, to be honest ,she can't wait to see her mother again ,she walked through the vestibule door into the Central hall of the house and glanced around, high overhead hung two crystal chandeliers lighting the foyers and broad staircase, turning around towards the kitchen, she saw their house keeper preparing lunch,tipping gentle behind her to surprise, touched her suddenly which caused her to startled immediately.
"Oh my baby, come here"she hugged them so passionately,she had missed them all so much.
"I'm here too, I want my hug too"rita said walking towards them and the three of them was engraved in a big hug together.
"My babies are home "they all turned around to see their mother coming from garden walking towards them in kitchen.
"Mom we missed you !". They both said in unison and went to help their mother inside, Gift continued "Have any one told you that you are the best mom in the world ?",she asked smirking towards Rita for confirmation, the three sat on the kitchen dinning table Gisting and laughing wholeheartedly,they were so engrossed in the discussion that they didn't notice the arrival of their father, he clapped his hands together to get their attention.
"Honey welcome, how was your day?" their mom stood up and welcomed their father.
"Young ladies, both of you are here, we really miss the both of you, it hasn't been the same without you two around, hope you are staying over for weekend? ".Their father asked, shrugged suddenly, rita answered"Yes dad, we are staying over for the weekend", they have not decided if they want to spend the whole the weekend yet but it is unwise to tell him that now.
"That's good, because I want you both to help your mother with the family dinner tomorrow night", he said authoritative, that was their father for you, he can get difficult atimes.
"Mom you didn't say we were having a family dinner tomorrow, we just came to spend time with the both of you "Gift said sounding furious by the whole family dinner arrangements, she is always very tempered right from childhood days.
"Come on darling ,of course I didn't know your father was inviting anyone home until now please ",. Turning over to him, she asked"Who are we expecting tomorrow for dinner?". Their mom asked him.
'"I just sealed a business contract with a friend so am inviting him over with his family for dinner with us, I was hoping to inform you when I get home tonight but luckily Gift and Rita are around to help you out ". He answered comfortably.
Rita saw Gift was fuming inside already, their father has always been controlling and stubborn, he will never go back on his words or actions, speaking to intervene she spoke up.
"Mom I think we will go get change before coming down for lunch ".she told them as she dragged her sister to their rooms.
"How could he just make decisions without consulting Mom or us first, dad has refused change up till now, he still thinks he can Decide and plan our program ". Gift was breathing so heavily now .
"calm down already, it's me here not him and arguing with him won't change anything, we just have to try and spend the little time we have together and help mom in every way as possible ".She told her and hugged her tightly."Come on, let's freshen up and meet them downstairs for lunch and put a smile on that face now " .wow Gift was glaring at her right now.
"Have I told you that you look cute whenever you are angry !".
She mocked her as she walked away to her room to change.Few minutes later, they both headed to lunch together has they were talking about their memories together.
"Yummy.. Mom this tastes delicious, I love it Ma"am Beatrice never cease to stop impressing me, I can't wait to tastes her cooking tomorrow, I missed this everyday ". Gift said smiling genuinely for the first time since they have arrived.
Their father seems withdrawn and quite, looking a bit worried and disturbed like he was hiding something from them, she got a strange feeling that something was not right presently or was it because of the confrontation earlier.
"Dad hope you're good?".She asked him quitely as their lunch proceeds
"Rita don't worry about me, what about you, how are you coping with the company stress lately ?",He changed the question quickly from him and Gift pick up the suspicious behavior .
"Dad I'm coping fine, the board of directors are very supportive and understanding, we're presently trying to close a deal with Zantrov presently ?". She answered him with care to notice if there's a change of his attitude to give away.
"What about you Gift, what have you been up, am really proud of you both, the both of you are my life now "?, he told without hesitation.
"Actually dad, Everything's good, and I'm proud of you too, we love you deeply and you know it right?" .
She got up and gave him a quick peck on his cheek.After the lunch they both walked to the garden to receive fresh air and they discussed about their father sudden behavior and thought something was wrong or he's hiding something from them, their mother joined them afterwards and they all discussed about the upcoming coming dinner and food to prepare, the three of them decides to go shopping together the following day to get some stuff that they needed for dinner, their mother later wished them goodnight and urge them not to stay up late all night and left them for bed.
Upon getting to their separate rooms they received a video call from Celine informing them of the arrangement she had made so far concerning their trip and location of their choices to be chosen,they later reached an agreement and they both wished her goodnight and called it a day.
But deep down inside her heart, Rita was a bit worried about her father's attitude and the mysterious family dinner tomorrow, closing her eyes she prayed tomorrow will go well, but what she didn't know was that, it was going to be her worst nightmare.
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